Chapter 1766

At this moment, a knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

The strategist spoke toward the door, and immediately Li Qin Qianyue pushed it open and entered.

She wore sportswear, her hair tied in a ponytail, youthful and charming, radiating bright energy—completely different from the female soldier she had been in Nanjiang Province Military Region.

No wonder she had once been the most beautiful female soldier in Nanjiang Province Military Region; now Li Qin Qianyue had shed her naivety, mature and elegant, her charm exploding in intensity.

From every perspective, she was more than worthy of Ximen Wudi.

As soon as Li Qin Qianyue stepped in, she noticed Ximen Wudi staring at her.

"Cough… cough…" Li Qin Qianyue's cheeks warmed under his gaze; she cleared her throat twice and said, "Brother Rui, how's your spirit recovery going?"

Ximen Wudi snapped back to himself and smiled awkwardly: "Thanks for your concern, Qianyue sister. My condition has improved a lot."

Hearing Ximen Wudi call her that, Li Qin Qianyue's face instantly burned red.

For a long time, she had kept a secret deep in her heart.

In Li Qin Qianyue's heart, she had always regarded Ximen Wudi as the man she loved—despite Ximen Wudi already being married with children.

But Ximen Wudi's use of "sister" shattered Li Qin Qianyue's psychological defenses; her face turned instantly crimson, even her earlobes glowing red.

"Brother Rui, rest well. Dinner will be brought later. I'm going to find a few books to study." Li Qin Qianyue dropped these words and fled out the door like a startled deer.

She didn't know why she was so flustered, even afraid to meet Ximen Wudi's gaze, terrified he'd see the little thoughts hidden in her heart.

After all, in the past, Ximen Wudi had always treated her like a brother; casual teasing was fine, but this sudden change left her unprepared.

Ximen Wudi watched Li Qin Qianyue's slender figure vanish, and rubbed his nose: "Could this girl actually like me?"

Then he shook his head and scolded himself: "Stop daydreaming, you idiot."

But at that moment, the strategist suddenly stood up.

Ximen Wudi's expression froze.

Because he clearly saw the strategist's hand on her waist, drawing a short blade!

The blade's design was peculiar: entirely black, with a silver ring inlaid on the hilt, shimmering with radiant light, dazzling and imposing, exuding a cold, formidable aura!

Ximen Wudi had never seen a weapon so beautiful and sharp!

"Strategist, what are you doing?" Ximen Wudi asked urgently.

"I'm going to test whether I can break through this protective layer on your body," the strategist said, drawing the blade!

A sliver of cold light shot toward him!

The speed was so fast Ximen Wudi couldn't dodge!

Shhh!

The blade slashed violently through the quilt and pillowcase, then pierced Ximen Wudi's chest!

Blood spurted out!

"Strategist, what's going on?" Ximen Wudi's body stiffened from pain, beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead!

This strike was merciless, nearly killing Ximen Wudi!

But what puzzled Ximen Wudi more was that though the wound looked terrifying, no blood flowed from it—as if the blade had merely been caught by its sheath!

"This blade's name is…" the strategist explained, "called Youming Zhi Ren."

"Youming Zhi Ren?" Ximen Wudi's eyes widened in shock: "The legendary most sinister weapon in heaven and earth?"

"Correct." The strategist sheathed the blade.

She was extremely satisfied with the effect of her attack: "No wonder Youming Zhi Ren—its power is truly extraordinary."

"Too bad it's too heavy," Ximen Wudi said bitterly, staring at Youming Zhi Ren's sheath: "If it were an ordinary dagger or longsword, I'd already be dead."

Ximen Wudi still clearly remembered how, when he had once caught this blade with his bare hands, his bones had felt like they were shattering!

"I forged it myself. Unless an ultimate master appears, no ordinary warrior could withstand this strike," the strategist said coolly.

"Strategist, I think you've made a mistake—I really only suffered minor injuries…" Ximen Wudi said, raising his right hand to press against his chest.

The skin there was already shredded.

Blood gushed out, horrifying to behold.

"Oh? Minor injuries?" The strategist narrowed her eyes: "Then let me add another cut."

Saying this, she sharply raised her arm, lifting Youming Zhi Ren above her head!

Shhh!

Another sliver of cold light shot forth!

This time, the target was unmistakably Ximen Wudi's throat!

Ximen Wudi felt like crying.

Damn it, I've already taken such a severe internal wound—why are you still ambushing me?!

If this strike landed, Ximen Wudi would surely die!

He had no time to think—he slammed his palm hard against the bedframe and shot sideways in a burst of speed!

Bang!

Youming Zhi Ren slashed violently into the spot where Ximen Wudi had just been sitting!

Because the strategist's attack was so powerful, Youming Zhi Ren split the wooden bedframe in half!

"Strategist, you're insane!" Ximen Wudi roared in fury: "We're brothers! You just slashed at my neck! I'm not a punching bag! If you kill me, who'll drink and chat with you? Who'll train with you?!"

This guy was quite sharp, guessing the Military Advisor's purpose in an instant.

However, facing Ximen Wudi's furious roar, the Military Advisor remained expressionless.

"I've said it before — today I will definitely kill you." the Military Advisor said coldly.

Her tone made Ximen Wudi shiver inexplicably!

"You really mean to hack me to death?" Ximen Wudi asked.

"Yes." The Military Advisor spoke, then raised the short blade in her hand, pointing it at Ximen Wudi: "If you don't surrender now, then I can't guarantee that I won't slip up and kill you next."

"Slip up and kill me?" Ximen Wudi's brows rose: "You mean, if you lose control for a moment, the Blade of the Underworld could slice my head clean off?"

After a pause, this guy continued: "No no no, let's forget about that. I'd rather you fail, rather I kick the bucket, than have my head move to a new home."

Ximen Wudi really is cowardly enough.

Still, that does fit his character.

"I don't believe you'd be reluctant to part with that life of yours." The Military Advisor gave a mocking smile, sheathed the short blade back into the scabbard behind her: "You must have more than just one set of life-preserving gear."

Having said that, she walked straight to the table, picked up that bottle of potion, twisted off the cap, tilted her head back, and in several big gulps, drank it all down!

"What the heck did you just drink? This is a healing holy item specially compounded by the Blazing Flame Brigade — supposedly after taking it, it can rapidly heal injuries."

"No need — this is poison." The Military Advisor said: "Moreover, after drinking this stuff, in thirty seconds my skill may become about twice as powerful as before. So, Ximen Wudi, this is the only way I can help you."

1655 — how terrifying.

1655 — how terrifying.

"Is this a poison you brewed yourself?" The look in Ximen Wudi's eyes shifted.

He knew exactly how terrifying the Military Advisor's signature deadly poison truly was!

Once, several peak experts of the Mortal Transformation realm, after drinking just a single drop of the Military Advisor's venom, ended up with every meridian in their bodies severed and died!

This was a terrifying power sufficient to destroy everything!

"Military Advisor, please don't tell me the potion in that bottle is something you specially prepared to deal with me." Ximen Wudi's face was filled with a thick shade of shock!

The Military Advisor's poison arts had actually become formidable to such a degree!

At this moment, Ximen Wudi could no longer spare any thought for the wound on his chest and the pain in his abdomen!

He stared at the Military Advisor, his eyes filled with utter disbelief!

"Correct, it is a poison I developed myself." The Military Advisor said: "However, this time I only prepared two taels of it."

Hearing these words, the corner of Ximen Wudi's mouth twitched several times: "Now I'm starting to doubt whether you're really someone on the Huaxia Jianghu World rankings at all. What kind of Military Advisor are you? You're clearly a Ghost Doctor!"

"Thanks for the compliment." The Military Advisor gave a slight nod.