He sat by the bedside, tears he couldn't shed, guarding her through the night. The next day, as if nothing had happened, he simply arranged a modest funeral for her.
Wu Caiwei had heard whispers about what had transpired between them. She knew their relationship was fraught with trouble, but she hadn't expected it to lead to a death.
During this period, she had been busy expanding her business and hadn't had the time to deal with them, allowing them a brief period of comfort. Now, they should be ready to face her retribution.
Before she could even make a move, however, Fei Wu burst in, covered in blood.
That night, as she slept soundly, someone suddenly broke in. The moment the intruder entered, Wu Caiwei's hand had already found her sword, and she rolled over quickly.
The dark figure lay motionless on the ground. Wu Caiwei clearly smelled a strong scent of blood, knowing the person was severely injured. She cautiously approached.
"Sister, it's me." As she got closer, she heard an extremely weak voice.
She hurried forward, "How did you get hurt?" she asked, her fingers already on Fei Wu's pulse.
After checking her pulse, she unhesitatingly gave her a hemostatic pill and an antidote pill, inwardly shocked by the severity of the injury. If she had been a moment later, even the most skilled physician couldn't have saved her. Su Dan Novel Network.
Seeing that she was saved, Fei Wu relaxed and fainted.
Wu Caiwei moved her to the bed, lit a lamp, and examined her wounds, bandaging them one by one. There were over a dozen minor injuries and three severe ones. The most troublesome was the potent poison within her. Although she had given her an antidote pill earlier, which could neutralize most of it, a small portion remained in her body. If it wasn't removed, she would suffer excruciating pain from the poison for the rest of her life.
Wu Caiwei worked alone for several hours. As dawn approached, she finally went to the next room to rest for a while.
Fei Wu slept until the afternoon of the next day before waking up. As soon as Wu Caiwei received the news, she rushed over.
"What on earth happened? Didn't you say last time that you were going back to discuss business matters with them? How did you end up like this?" As soon as she saw her, Wu Caiwei asked the question that concerned her the most, as personal safety was paramount, regardless of where one lived.
"Alas, don't even mention it. Everyone usually complains about how tired they are of this life of fighting and killing, but after I gave them the antidote, they started vying for power and profit. Everyone wanted to be the leader of this organization. I let my guard down for a moment and was betrayed by someone close to me, which is how I ended up like this," Fei Wu said sadly. She had originally wanted to lead everyone away to live a normal life, but it turned out to be her wishful thinking.
"Will they find their way here?" Wu Caiwei asked the crucial question.
"Not for now. No one knows about my relationship with you. But it's hard to say in the long run. Don't worry, I'll leave as soon as I'm a bit better and won't bring any trouble to you," she confessed. She didn't really want to seek out her sister, fearing she would bring trouble. But she knew that if she didn't come, she would die, so she had to swallow her pride.
"That's not what I meant. Where can you go alone at a time like this? If they find you, with your injuries, you'll definitely not be a match for them. I'll regret it for the rest of my life. Since we know they won't come for now, we have time to make some preparations," Wu Caiwei said, a plan forming in her mind, and she looked at Fei Wu reassuringly.
"What preparations can you make? They're all ruthless killers, and they're highly skilled in martial arts," Fei Wu said, without much hope. Although she knew her sister's medical skills were extraordinary, they wouldn't be of much help in this situation.
"You don't need to worry about that. Focus on recovering from your injuries first. I'll think of a way," Wu Caiwei said confidently, though her heart was uncertain. She just wanted to give Fei Wu some peace of mind.
Although they hadn't met and spoken much, Fei Wu knew her sister well enough. Seeing her confidence, she felt a little more at ease.
In the following days, Wu Caiwei was not idle. She either went to her shops or busied herself with refining medicine.
When Fei Wu's injuries had healed somewhat, Wu Caiwei moved her to a courtyard in the outskirts.
Without anyone noticing, she released some messages, attracting those people.
They were all formidable martial artists, so to have a companion in arms, the two shared a room.
On the night of the third day, while sleeping comfortably, both of them suddenly opened their eyes. In the moonlight, they exchanged a glance, subtly nodded, and then both reached for their swords.
Fei Wu was a little nervous. Although her sister had made arrangements, those were ferocious individuals, and this courtyard only had the two of them. If she died, it would be one thing, but she didn't want to implicate her sister.
She could clearly hear her own heartbeat, feeling as if her heart was about to leap out of her throat. Time ticked by, and with each approaching footstep, she felt as if it was stepping on her heart, causing immense agony.
The assassins outside felt that this place was extremely eerie. With Fei Wu's alertness, she should have known they were coming long ago, but at this moment, they couldn't ascertain her whereabouts.
To be safe, they decided to act together, as their chances of success would be higher. They began by searching the main courtyard.
They cautiously approached the main courtyard and gently pushed open the door. Without making a sound, they tossed in a stone, fearing an ambush. However, the stone landed inside the room without any reaction, making them even more cautious.
To capture Fei Wu, they had dispatched the top twenty martial artists from their organization this time, ensuring she had nowhere to escape.
The first few cautiously entered the room. By the moonlight, they could clearly see someone on the bed. This startled them, but the figure remained motionless. Exchanging glances, they quietly approached their target, wanting to see what was happening.
When most of them had entered, the two women struck simultaneously with perfect coordination, catching them completely off guard.
These assassins were prepared, and they quickly drew their swords to block. They had expected to evade them easily, but something astonishing happened. Their movements were unusually slow, and they couldn't figure out what had gone wrong, only managing to fight back with great effort.
As they fought, they felt their strength draining. Those who had initially held the upper hand gradually found themselves at a disadvantage.
"Fei Wu, what trick have you played on us?" the leader of the men asked, unwilling to accept defeat. He was only a step away from his goal and wanted to die knowing the reason, to understand the difference between himself and her.
"What else? Of course, it's poison! If I can find someone to help resolve my master's poison, then poisoning you isn't difficult at all?" Seeing their condition, Fei Wu felt reassured. Her heavy heart lightened, and she even had the energy to explain.
"These people here, some grew up with you, some have been your partners on missions. Can you bear to strike them?"
"You were willing to kill me, so why shouldn't I be willing? You ungrateful wretches! I even gave you the antidote!" Seeing that they were losing, Fei Wu prepared to use a softer approach, letting out a cold laugh.