I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 169: Speed of Life and Death, Jun 1

The atmosphere in the Golden Throne Hall was suffocatingly solemn. The Left Prime Minister held the Emperor hostage, like a trembling lamb, his eyes gleaming with madness. Ren Xiaoyao's arrival undoubtedly shattered the eerie tranquility. He exuded a cold, murderous aura that stood out from the magnificent palace.

"Left Prime Minister, do you think that holding the emperor hostage can change everything?" Ren Xiaoyao's voice was low, but it was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart.

"The victor is the king and the loser is the bandit. Let's be free. You and I have fought for many years. Today, let's put an end to it!" The left prime minister laughed wildly, and the sharp blade in his hand approached the emperor's neck. A trace of blood appeared instantly.

"You dare!" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes were bloodshot, and his body moved, turning into a shadow and heading straight for the Left Prime Minister.

The Left Prime Minister was prepared. He pushed the emperor forward and used the force to leap backward, dodging Ren Xiaoyao's attack. The emperor lost his support, cried out in surprise, and collapsed to the ground. Seeing this, Eunuch Qian rushed forward desperately, shielding the emperor with his body.

"Protect the emperor!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, and several guards immediately rushed forward to protect the emperor and Eunuch Qian behind them.

The throne room instantly transformed into a battlefield, ablaze with swords and sabers, a murderous aura permeating the air. Ren Xiaoyao and the Left Prime Minister, one a battle-hardened general protecting the nation, the other a hidden conspirator, were evenly matched in strength, and the battle was fierce.

Xia Lin watched the fight anxiously from the sidelines. She knew her martial arts skills were inferior to the other two, and a rash move would only cause more trouble. She observed the battle while searching for an opportunity to help Ren Xiaoyao.

The two exchanged blows, each one ruthless yet exquisitely executed. The Left Prime Minister's swordsmanship was sinister and vicious, each strike aiming for vital points; Ren Xiaoyao, on the other hand, was steady and cautious, using defense as an offense, searching for the opponent's weaknesses.

As time went on, the Left Prime Minister gradually lost the upper hand. He became restless and his movements became distorted. Ren Xiaoyao seized the opportunity and punched the Left Prime Minister in the chest, knocking him back several steps.

"Cough cough..." Prime Minister Zuo covered his chest with his hands, a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, but the crazy light in his eyes became even hotter.

"Ren Xiaoyao, even if I die today, I'll take you with me!" The Left Prime Minister roared, suddenly swung a hidden weapon from his sleeve, and rushed towards... Just as Ren Xiaoyao was gaining the upper hand, a glint of determination flashed in the Left Prime Minister's eyes. He laughed wildly and swung a delicate dart from his sleeve, aiming not at Ren Xiaoyao, but at the collapsed emperor!

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Eunuch Qian exclaimed and wanted to rush over, but it was too late.

Ren Xiaoyao's mind raced, and without a second thought, he leaped forward, blocking the emperor with his own body. With a dull "puff" sound, the dart pierced deeply into Ren Xiaoyao's back, instantly staining his battle robe red with blood.

"Xiaoyao!" The emperor's eyes were bloodshot and he shouted heartbreakingly.

Ren Xiaoyao groaned, his vision darkening, and he nearly fainted. He endured the excruciating pain, turned around, and kicked the Left Prime Minister, forcing him back several steps. The Left Prime Minister wanted to seize the opportunity to attack, but several guards rushed forward and surrounded him.

"Xiaoyao, how are you?" The emperor struggled to crawl to Ren Xiaoyao's side, his voice trembling, his eyes full of worry and self-blame.

Ren Xiaoyao's face was pale, his lips bloodless. He tried to speak, but couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. He shook his head weakly, his vision gradually blurring, and the voices in his ears became increasingly distant...

"Xiaoyao! Hold on! Someone, call the imperial physician!"

"Don't... don't worry about me..." Ren Xiaoyao raised his hand with difficulty and pointed at the Left Prime Minister who was restrained by the guards, "Kill him... to... to eliminate this evil for our dynasty..."

"Xiaoyao..."

"Go quickly..." Ren Xiaoyao's voice grew weaker and weaker, his hands drooped weakly, and his consciousness gradually fell into darkness...

A pair of slender hands gently supported Ren Xiaoyao's arms, and an anxious voice sounded in his ears: "Xiaoyao, hold on, I'm coming..."

The moment Xia Lin arrived, the whole world seemed to fall silent. She quickly checked Ren Xiaoyao's injuries, her brow furrowed. The dart had clearly been poisoned. If it weren't for Ren Xiaoyao's unusual physique, he would have already...

Without time to think, Xia Lin pulled out a precious pill from her bosom and stuffed it into Ren Xiaoyao's mouth. The pill melted in his mouth, turning into a warm current that flowed through his body. Ren Xiaoyao's originally pale face gradually regained a hint of color.

"Xiaoyao, how are you?" the emperor asked anxiously, while Eunuch Qian stood guard vigilantly by his side, observing his surroundings cautiously.

"I'm fine, Your Majesty, don't worry." Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath and struggled to get up, but Xia Lin held him down. "Don't move. You're seriously injured. Don't speak for now. Save your energy."

"But..." Ren Xiaoyao wanted to say something, but was stopped by Xia Lin's eyes. "Don't worry, leave this to me. You can focus on recovering."

Xia Lin's voice was gentle and firm, yet it carried an undeniable strength. Ren Xiaoyao looked at her, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He knew that Xia Lin would have a way.

As expected, Xia Lin took out a set of silver needles from her waist and skillfully inserted them into several acupuncture points on Ren Xiaoyao. As the silver needles fell, Ren Xiaoyao felt the pain eased a lot and his breathing became smoother.

"What amazing medical skills!" The emperor couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his eyes full of admiration.

Xia Lin ignored the emperor's praise. Her attention was entirely on Ren Xiaoyao. She carefully tended to his wounds and whispered, "Xiaoyao, I know you're worried about the emperor, but you're not in a good condition to fight anymore. Leave the rest to me."

Ren Xiaoyao looked at Xia Lin's determined eyes and knew he couldn't be willful anymore. He nodded, closed his eyes, and tried to calm the surging blood in his body.

Seeing this, Xia Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief. She stood up and looked coldly at the Left Prime Minister not far away, with a cold light flashing in her eyes.

"What do you want to do?" The Left Prime Minister felt a little guilty when he saw Xia Lin's eyes, and couldn't help but take a step back.

"What do you think?" Xia Lin sneered, "You hurt him, so I'm going to settle this score with you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xia Lin vanished like a ghost. When she reappeared, she was already in front of the Left Prime Minister. Her right hand formed into a claw, and with lightning speed, she grabbed at the Left Prime Minister's throat.

The Left Prime Minister was horrified and tried to dodge, but it was too late. At the critical moment, he suddenly swung his sword and blocked it in front of him...

"clang!"

With a crisp sound of metal collision, Xia Lin's attack was blocked, but Prime Minister Zuo was not feeling well either. He felt a huge force coming, and his palm became numb. He almost couldn't hold the sword in his hand.

"You're quite capable!" A hint of surprise flashed in Xia Lin's eyes, but her offensive power did not decrease at all. Each move was ruthless and aimed directly at the vital points of the Left Prime Minister.

The Left Prime Minister was forced to retreat repeatedly by Xia Lin, his heart filled with horror. He had never imagined that this seemingly weak woman could possess such terrifying strength!

"Xia Lin, don't go too far!" the Left Prime Minister roared, "I am the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. Do you dare to kill me?"

"Prime Minister?" Xia Lin sneered. "You colluded with foreign enemies and attempted to murder the Emperor. Your crime is unforgivable! Today, I will enforce justice and bring you to justice!"

"Just you?" A fierce glint flashed in the left prime minister's eyes. "You think too highly of yourself!"

After saying this, the Left Prime Minister suddenly pulled out a black pill from his bosom and swallowed it in one gulp. As the pill entered his stomach, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body, and his already somewhat chaotic aura became stable.

"What is this?" Xia Lin's heart trembled, and she felt something was wrong.

"Hehe, this is my most precious treasure, the 'Rage Pill'!" said the Left Prime Minister with a sinister grin. "After taking this pill, my strength will increase several times in a short period of time! Xia Lin, today is the day you die!"

After saying this, the Left Prime Minister lunged at Xia Lin like a mad beast. Xia Lin didn't dare to be careless and quickly mobilized all her strength to meet him...

The Berserk Pill's effects were potent, greatly increasing the Left Prime Minister's strength and speed. His attacks were vicious, like a madman's. Despite his martial arts prowess, Xia Lin was temporarily unable to withstand the attack. The two exchanged blows, the battle fierce and intense.

The Emperor and Eunuch Qian watched the battle from the sidelines, anxious but powerless. They could only pray silently in their hearts, hoping that Xia Lin could defeat the Left Prime Minister and protect their safety.

"Miss Xia Lin, be careful!" The emperor couldn't help but remind her, his voice full of worry.

Xia Lin felt warm in her heart when she heard this, but she did not get distracted and focused on dealing with the attack from the Left Prime Minister.

"Hahaha, Xia Lin, you're dead!" The Left Prime Minister laughed wildly, his eyes full of madness. "Wait until I kill you, and then I'll kill the old emperor. Then the whole world will be mine!"

"Wishful thinking!" A cold snort suddenly came from the side. Ren Xiaoyao had stood up at some point, with the long sword in his hand flashing with cold light, pointing directly at the back of Prime Minister Zuo.

It turned out that although Ren Xiaoyao was seriously injured, he had been holding on and closely watching the battle. He knew that if he didn't take action, Xia Lin would be in danger.

"Xiaoyao, you..." Xia Lin was surprised and happy when she saw Ren Xiaoyao, but at the same time she was worried about his injuries.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Ren Xiaoyao gave her a reassuring look, then looked at Prime Minister Zuo with a cold gaze, "Your opponent is me!"

The Left Prime Minister was startled by this sudden scene, but he quickly calmed down and sneered, "Ren Xiaoyao, do you think you can still defeat me? I've taken the Berserk Pill and my strength is several times stronger than before!"

"So what?" Ren Xiaoyao was not afraid at all. "No matter how strong you are, it can't change your fate of failure!"

After saying that, Ren Xiaoyao brandished his sword and attacked the Left Prime Minister.

Although the Left Prime Minister had taken the Berserker Pill, his moves became messy and full of flaws. Ren Xiaoyao seized the opportunity and stabbed the Left Prime Minister in the chest with a sword.

"puff!"

The Left Prime Minister spat out a mouthful of blood and fell down weakly.

"Xiaoyao!" Seeing this, Xia Lin hurried to Ren Xiaoyao's side and supported his shaky body. "How are you?"

"I'm fine..." Ren Xiaoyao smiled weakly, "Finally... it's over..."

After saying this, he could no longer hold on and passed out.

"Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed and hurriedly checked his injuries.

The emperor and Eunuch Qian also rushed over, and their faces changed drastically when they saw Ren Xiaoyao unconscious.

"Quick, call the imperial physician!" the emperor shouted anxiously.

Eunuch Qian responded quickly, turned around and ran out to call the imperial physician.

Xia Lin hugged Ren Xiaoyao, her heart filled with worry. She could feel that Ren Xiaoyao's injuries were more serious than before.

"Xiaoyao, you must hold on..." Xia Lin murmured to herself, tears welling up in her eyes, "I won't let anything happen to you..."

Xia Lin gently placed Ren Xiaoyao on the ground, pulled out a delicate jade bottle from her bosom, poured out a crystal-clear pill, and stuffed it into Ren Xiaoyao's mouth. The pill melted in his mouth, transforming into a rich medicinal fragrance that permeated Ren Xiaoyao's body...

Time ticked by, but Ren Xiaoyao showed no sign of waking. Xia Lin stayed by his side, her eyes filled with worry and anxiety. The emperor also stood by, his brow furrowed, silent.

"Your Majesty, you have been guarding here for a day and a night. You should go and have a rest. This old servant and Miss Xia Lin will take care of you here." Eunuch Qian looked at the emperor's tired expression and couldn't help but persuade him.

The emperor shook his head, his eyes never leaving Ren Xiaoyao, and said in a heavy tone: "I must see Xiaoyao wake up with my own eyes..."