Zhong Shenxiu and Robin did not return to Jianke, but directly rode their swords toward the destination. "The Mislen Family is here!"

Because he had asked Cassian and the others, Zhong Shenxiu knew the way to the "Mislen Family."

What should have taken a day or two turned into mere moments before Zhong Shenxiu and Robin arrived at the great gates of the "Mislen Family."

As expected of a prestigious lineage, even the main gate was magnificent. Looking left and right, the surrounding walls stretched endlessly, hinting at the sheer size of the estate. Above the main gate hung a wide plaque, boldly inscribed with the three characters: "Mislen!"

This must be the place!

A smile began to spread across Zhong Shenxiu's face. He couldn't wait to give the people inside a surprise!

The main entrance of the "Mislen Family" was heavily guarded by numerous sentries. Ordinary people couldn't even get close, let alone enter!

However, Zhong Shenxiu was determined to stride right in, guaranteed that no one would stop them!

The method was simple: use Zachary to lead the way!

The people here likely didn't know what had transpired in the "City of Dream Evening," and certainly didn't know that Zachary was currently just a corpse!

Indeed, upon seeing Zachary, the guards immediately bowed respectfully. Not only did they dare not obstruct them, but they didn't even dare speak more than a few words. These guards knew Zachary's character; people of their low status absolutely could not afford to offend him!

The journey inside was completely unimpeded. Some even uttered, "Lord Zachary!"

It was clear that Zachary held a significant position here; at least, many people feared him!

Zhong Shenxiu and Robin followed leisurely behind. Though it looked like following, Zhong Shenxiu was actually controlling Zachary!

This place was vast; there were countless courtyards, and gardens with pavilions were visible everywhere. Furthermore, many guards were seen patrolling back and forth—the security was exceptionally tight!

Zhong Shenxiu wandered aimlessly for a while, but eventually grew bored and stopped at a pavilion. The servants and guards in the manor were certainly puzzled to see two unfamiliar children, but when they saw the expressionless Zachary standing beside them, they all retreated as far as possible!

Meanwhile, Zhong Shenxiu was using his spiritual waves to probe the area, determining where to go next!

Not much time passed before Zhong Shenxiu suddenly smiled, a shrewd glint flashing in his eyes!

Yes, he finally knew where they were headed next!

At the exact same time, within this very estate, in a secluded small courtyard, Loris lay supine on a recliner, admiring the setting sun in the sky.

Although Loris had been treated and rescued and was no longer in mortal danger, she was clearly unable to walk. According to the doctor, she needed at least two months of complete bed rest!

Loris, always restless, felt utterly stifled. She never expected to find herself in such a state.

The memory of that time still sent shivers down her spine. Especially when she thought of Robin, Loris couldn't help but tremble uncontrollably!

She was genuinely terrified of being beaten by Robin. No one in her life had ever dared to strike her so brutally; it was as if they meant to kill her! Although she was often willful and spoiled, she was, after all, just a young girl. She could barely withstand such trauma; it was a miracle she hadn't developed a mental illness!

However, one thing was unexpectedly positive: since being beaten black and blue by Robin, Loris's spoiled temperament had noticeably subsided. Even when a servant caused her pain while changing her dressings, she no longer ordered the guards to drag the person out as she would have before!

It seemed true what they said: tough love builds character!

Loris should have learned her lesson now; at least for the immediate future, she ought to behave herself!

Loris never imagined she could be so unlucky. She considered herself formidable and domineering, only to encounter a little demoness who was a hundred times more powerful and overbearing, completely unconcerned that she was a Duke’s daughter, showing absolutely no mercy when fighting!

She couldn't fathom how that little girl could be so strong—she was practically monstrously powerful! Was she even human? And what were those strange techniques she used?

For the past few days, having nothing else to do, Loris obsessed over these questions, particularly unable to figure out how she ended up in Robin’s grasp, and why she was suddenly sucked over.

Though she desperately wanted to understand what happened, she prayed to the heavens never to see those two children again!

One experience like that was enough. She didn't know if she could survive a second encounter!

Death wasn't the scariest thing; the most terrifying thing was the sensation of awaiting death but being unable to die!

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