However, it was obvious that Hoshino Meigetsu had prepared for hidden weapons in her surroundings, but multiple hidden weapons were attacking her at the same time, making them extremely hard to defend against. Furthermore, there were three formidable opponents glaring at her.

Hoshino Meigetsu quickly responded, her folding fan fluttering, attempting to dodge the hidden weapons aimed at her. While she managed to avoid the hidden weapons, she couldn't evade Bald's Phantom Blade.

The Phantom Blade from Bald slashed across Hoshino Meigetsu's body, and blood immediately spilled out.

Ling Zhenfei was shocked, not expecting Hoshino Meigetsu to be injured. Originally, Hoshino Meigetsu had some advantage, but unexpectedly, the situation changed.

The injured Hoshino Meigetsu's strength indeed greatly diminished, and during the fight, she had to cover the wound with her hand.

"Haha, little girl, you're injured. Why don't you surrender quickly?"

"That's right. If you surrender now, perhaps if the Hoshino Family comes to claim you, we can still return you."

"Yeah, little girl, you should surrender to avoid suffering more pain."

Hoshino Meigetsu angrily replied: "Despicable people, utterly delusional. Life or death is still up in the air."

The three people from the Watanabe Family became angry: "Since you say that, we won't show any mercy."

The three of them quickened their actions, and Hoshino Meigetsu's diminished strength was no match for them. After a few moves, Watanabe Jiro struck her with a punch, sending her flying.

Ling Zhenfei realized that Hoshino Meigetsu was in trouble and that escaping was no longer an option.

If the people from the Watanabe Family found out it was Hoshino Meigetsu, the Celestial Maiden of Ittō-ryū, it was unimaginable what might happen. Ling Zhenfei was somewhat afraid to think about it. Regardless, Hoshino Meigetsu came for him.

Would he regret it later if he didn't save her? However, saving Hoshino Meigetsu now would offend the Watanabe Family, something he couldn't afford. Even if he did offend them, it should wait until the Heaven-Devouring Divine Cloth was in his hands.

Clearly, it wasn't suitable to fall out with the Watanabe Family now, as it conflicted with his plans. Yet, not saving Hoshino Meigetsu also weighed on his conscience.

Recalling the way she spoke to him earlier, he felt some reluctance; it pained Ling Zhenfei to imagine such a beautiful woman being ruined.

At this point, Hoshino Meigetsu returned to the fight, but her combat strength had decreased significantly, making her no match for the three opponents, and she was sent flying again with a punch.

Hoshino Meigetsu found it difficult even to stand up this time.

The three surrounded Hoshino Meigetsu. Bald said, "Everyone knows the women of the Hoshino Family are good-looking, I wonder about this one."

Watanabe Jiro, his eyes gleaming with lust, said, "Third brother, no need to say more. I've seen countless women, and although I can't see her face clearly now, my years of experience with women tell me she's definitely a beauty."

"Old Two, does it matter whether she's a beauty to you? Just her figure alone, one leg is enough for you to play with for a year."

The three laughed out loud together, provoking Hoshino Meigetsu's furious face: "You shameless scoundrels, despicable."

Watanabe Jiro said: "You haven't seen anything yet. But don't worry, tonight I'll show you what I'm made of."

After speaking, Watanabe Jiro reached out to grab Hoshino Meigetsu. At that moment, the sound of something piercing through the air suddenly emerged.

Experts like them are extremely alert. Upon hearing the sound, they knew it was a hidden weapon. He quickly dodged to the side as a black object skimmed past him.

"Who is it, who's ambushing me?" Watanabe Jiro glared towards the direction where the hidden weapon flew from.

"Three of you bullying one woman, don't you feel a bit ashamed?"

With these words, Ling Zhenfei emerged from the darkness. At this time, Ling Zhenfei wore a black outfit with a mask covering his face, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Who are you; are you with Ittō-ryū?"

"No doubt about it, turns out he came with this woman."

"Let's not waste words then; everyone attack together."

After these words, the three charged at Ling Zhenfei, launching an attack.

But before emerging, Ling Zhenfei had already made all preparations, intending not to really fight them but find a way to rescue Hoshino Meigetsu and leave.

Hoshino Meigetsu was probably surprised too, not knowing when such a helping hand appeared. But it was fortunate this hand came; otherwise, she would have been captured.

The three from the Watanabe Family attacked Ling Zhenfei, but Ling Zhenfei's fists were already ready, whistling and striking towards the three.

The Northern Spiritual Energy on his fists spilled towards them, and some managed to dodge while others deflected, taking on Ling Zhenfei's move. However, Ling Zhenfei's second punch was already on its way.

The Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists struck at the three, delivering several punches in a short time, forcing the Watanabe trio to retreat repeatedly.

Ling Zhenfei dared not continuously use the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists, fearing Watanabe Nagayumi might realize because it was the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists that defeated Watanabe Nagayumi before. If these people went back and reported, it would be easily discovered.

Therefore, after a few punches, Ling Zhenfei didn't dare to use the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists again. Suddenly, the air around moved, and fallen plum blossoms on the ground rose into the air.

These plum blossoms grew increasingly numerous, even swirling up petals that hadn't fallen from the trees.

This was the true Plucking Leaves and Flying Flowers; the plum blossoms shot towards the people around like swords, incredibly intimidating.

Though intimidating, in reality, it wasn't very powerful as it spread the Northern Spiritual Energy too broadly, diluting its force.

Yet seeing such a grand spectacle naturally made the surrounding people fearful, each using their own methods to either dodge or block with their weapons.

In an instant, the surrounding petals seemed to be driven by a tornado, sweeping towards the surrounding people, all of whom used their Northern Spiritual Energy to block. The tornado quickly subsided.

But at this moment, everyone froze because the previously injured Hoshino Meigetsu on the ground was gone, as was the mysterious black-clad figure who had just appeared.

"Not good, we've been tricked. Everyone, search quickly! Carrying a person can't go far."

"Don't worry, all four gates are sealed; there's no way they could have gone far with a person. Search."

"Find them, regardless of life or death."

A few of them shouted loudly, and everyone began searching. Although the Watanabe Family's place was large, it could quickly be thoroughly searched.

Meanwhile, Ling Zhenfei was feeling quite anxious because he noticed Hoshino Meigetsu's injuries were severe. What irritated Ling Zhenfei the most was that he didn't know where to go.

Due to excessive blood loss, Hoshino Meigetsu was becoming drowsy. Ling Zhenfei sealed the acupoints around her wounds to prevent further bleeding.

However, Ling Zhenfei knew that all the exits were sealed. Escaping wouldn't be easy, and hearing the shouting around him meant the searchers were already closing in.

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