"I was reckless just now." The leader looked at Yang Ruxin with a pale face, "I apologize, but may I ask what to call madam?" Survival was now paramount, and he realized this woman was very strong, so he had to concede; a gentlemanâs revenge is never too late.
"Someone like you is not qualified to ask my sisterâs name!" Yu Qingge sneered, "You should be grateful your claws didnât touch me just now, otherwise, would you still have the chance to stand here and ask questions? If I were you, Iâd scurry away before losing my life."
The manâs face turned extremely grim.
"You..." Another subordinate wanted to speak but was stopped by the leader.
"Letâs go." The leader exhaled and then turned to leave.
"Boss..." Another subordinate frowned.
The boss glared at him, then took the lead to leave, and the rest quickly followed.
The waiters in the tavern who heard the commotion breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that a fight did not break out, which would have been troublesome.
However, behind those people, Shadow Five, Nangong Xun, silently followed. His skills werenât the strongest among the thirteen Shadow Guards, but no one could match him in hiding and tracking.
When dealing with those harboring animosity toward her, Yang Ruxin needed to understand her enemies as well.
Everyone in the room seemed to know what happened, but no one inquired, only Song San frowned at Yang Ruxin, perplexed why Gu Qingheng didnât go out to help when someone bullied his wife.
Similarly puzzled was Fa Qingyang, questioning whether Brother Gu didnât care about Sister-in-law or trusted her capabilities too much. However, watching Gu Qingheng tenderly pour tea for Yang Ruxin, it was evident he cared very muchâthat meant he had immense confidence in Sister-in-law.
"Xinxin." Dao Xuzi couldnât help but say, "Youâre still too soft-hearted."
Yang Ruxin shrugged: "There was no harm done, so a little lesson suffices, no need to take lives, right?"
"Such villains might cause you trouble in the future," Nian Qianqian also shook her head, rare to agree with Dao Xuzi, "They should be dealt with directly."
Yang Ruxinâs mouth twitched: "Next time, I definitely wonât be lenient."
Song San and Fa Qingyangâs expressions became complex; they were in the room but didnât know what happened outside, yet those old guys seemed as if they witnessed it firsthand?
"Arenât you able to concoct potions yourself now? Though your methods are a bit crude, the efficacy is good," Dao Xuzi glanced at Yang Ruxin, "Why not use some on them?"
"Yes, if worse comes to worst, you can now make Gu (poisonous insects), too. Giving them some to taste their own blood is hardly troublesome." Tang Wanqian chimed in, "Iâm telling you, Xinxin, kindness has no place in wandering the martial world. Arenât I a living example? Donât make the same mistakes."
"I understand, masters." Yang Ruxin could only obediently nod, "Next time someone dares to provoke us, Iâll poison them to death."
Only then did the two old men stop nagging.
"Honestly, I think your skills are not even worth mentioning, Xinxin wouldnât care for that. If she came with me..."
"Nian Qianqian, you wretched woman, what are you saying?" Dao Xuzi immediately flared up, "Do you have the cheek to brag about your skills?"