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Ying Zhuoyao stood frozen, her smile wiped clean off her face. She stared at him, stunned, unable to process what just happened.
In that moment of disbelief, the two servants grabbed her and dragged her away.
Meanwhile, Li Yuan, now two silver nuggets richer, swaggered into a local tavern, tossed one onto the counter, and shouted, “Waiter! Your finest food and drink!”
The waiter took one look at his shabby appearance and immediately understood the situation. But silver was silver, and money talked. Still, in his heart, he figured he’d just reheat some leftovers for the beggar and call it a day.
Li Yuan didn’t care. He ate. He drank. He was mid-bite when a strange feeling crept over him. He looked toward the entrance.
There she stood, hair wild, clothes torn, and face grim.
In the distance, shouts rang out.
“Stop! Don’t run!”
The blind beauty had lost her smile.
She stared at Li Yuan, then glanced at the food on the table, and swallowed hard.
Li Yuan said, “Come eat.”
Without a word, Ying Zhuoyao plopped down and started shoveling food into her mouth.
She hadn’t gotten far when the servants barged in. One pointed at Li Yuan and roared, “You took my young master’s money, and now you’re stealing her back?”
Li Yuan didn’t waste time. He bolted.
Ying Zhuoyao hadn’t finished eating. Gritting her teeth, she leapt up and followed.
The two ran. The servants chased. Chaos erupted in the streets. Chickens squawked, dogs barked, people scattered.
Soon, Ying Zhuoyao was gasping for air. Her legs gave out and she stumbled to the grou...
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