Years turn into wind

Chapter 147: Victory in danger

The footsteps outside intensified. Cheng Yuwei held her breath, her heart pounding. She knew the situation was becoming increasingly urgent. Ling Xiaotian grasped Gu Chengwen by the collar with one hand, lifting him up. With the other, he quickly drew the pistol from his waist and pressed the cold muzzle to Gu Chengwen's temple.

"Gu Chengwen, take your men and get out, otherwise I will kill you here immediately!" Ling Xiaotian's voice was low but extremely intimidating.

Although Gu Chengwen was blinded by the drug powder, the cold, stern voice in his ears made him hesitant to act rashly. He sneered, suppressing the pain, and said, "Ling Xiaotian, even if I die, this Marshal's Mansion is doomed to fall! The woman beside you won't live long..."

Before he could finish his words, Ling Xiaotian had already unleashed a fist into Gu Chengwen's abdomen, instantly silencing him. Cheng Yuwei took a deep breath and looked at Ling Xiaotian nervously, "There's an ambush outside. We can't delay for too long."

"I know." Ling Xiaotian quickly pulled her closer to the wall and whispered, "I'll help you get out through the secret passage in the backyard. I'll handle this here."

"I won't leave!" Cheng Yuwei's eyes were so firm that he had almost no way to refute.

"You staying here will only distract me!" Ling Xiaotian's eyes were sharp, revealing an unquestionable toughness, but his tone softened a bit. "Trust me, Yuwei, when you get out, find the personal soldiers I've arranged to meet you. They will protect you."

Cheng Yuwei's throat tightened. She knew that if she stayed, she would only be a burden, but the worry in her heart made it difficult for her to take a step forward.

"Don't forget, you still have a lot of experiments to complete, and we still have an agreement." Ling Xiaotian saw through her hesitation and smiled slightly. His tone was gentle but encouraging. "Go, I'll be fine."

During their brief exchange, the footsteps outside grew closer, and the door was slammed open, and several men in black armed with guns rushed in. Ling Xiaotian quickly raised his gun and fired several shots in succession, hitting several people accurately, while his other hand protected Cheng Yuwei and pressed her against the corner of the wall.

"Go!" Ling Xiaotian shouted.

Cheng Yuwei gritted her teeth, but eventually turned and ran towards the backyard. Ling Xiaotian watched her leave, his expression instantly cold as ice. He replaced the spare magazine, held the gun with one hand, and fired at the approaching man in black.

The entrance to the secret passage in the backyard was hidden behind a rockery. Following Ling Xiaotian's guidance, Cheng Yuwei found the entrance, pushed open the stone door, and quickly entered the secret passage. As she ran, she looked back anxiously, hearing the distant sounds of gunfire and shouts of killing. At the exit at the end of the secret passage, a personal guard had been waiting for a long time. He immediately supported the panting Cheng Yuwei.

"Madam, the Marshal asked me to protect you and leave. Come this way." The personal guard led her to a safe and secret mansion.

As soon as Cheng Yuwei was settled, she couldn't help but ask anxiously, "Where's Marshal Ling? How is he?"

"Don't worry, madam. The Marshal has rich combat experience and will definitely escape safely." The personal soldier comforted her, but Cheng Yuwei's heart could not calm down.

At the same time, in the Marshal's Mansion

Ling Xiaotian moved swiftly, accurately repelling the attackers amidst a hail of bullets. His movements were lightning-fast, and he quickly eliminated most of the enemies. However, just as he was about to retreat, a familiar figure appeared before him.

"Ling Xiaotian, do you think you can get away with it today?" Gu Chengwen's voice was filled with hatred. Although his eyes had regained some vision, his expression was terribly distorted.

"Your men have already been defeated. If you know what's good for you, you should surrender." Ling Xiaotian sneered, pointing the gun steadily at Gu Chengwen.

"Surrender? Hahaha, I, Gu Chengwen, never intended to leave alive!" Before he finished speaking, he suddenly pressed the detonator at his waist. A deafening explosion echoed throughout the Marshal's Mansion, and flames shot up into the sky.

Ling Xiaotian quickly dodged the shockwave, but his shoulder was still scratched by the debris. He quickly evacuated the burning hall, finding a way out amidst the flames and smoke.

Heian Residence

Cheng Yuwei sat in the room, her hands tightly clutching her handkerchief, anxiously awaiting news. As the night deepened, she felt no sign of sleepiness, her mind constantly surfacing images of Ling Xiaotian charging into battle.

"Madam, the Marshal is back!" The voice of the personal guard came from outside the door.

Cheng Yuwei stood up suddenly and rushed to the door. Ling Xiaotian appeared outside. Although he was in a mess, he remained upright and calm.

"Ling Xiaotian!" Cheng Yuwei rushed forward and hugged him.

Ling Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, then raised his hand and gently patted her back, chuckling softly, "It's okay. How could I break my promise to you?"

"Are you crazy? Do you know that I..." Cheng Yuwei's words were choked in her throat, and she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Ling Xiaotian gently wiped away her tears and said in a soft voice, "I'm sorry for making you worry. But don't be afraid. As long as I'm here, no one can hurt you."

At this moment, the two finally let go of the tension in their hearts, and the air was filled with a thick warmth. And just outside the house, a dark figure quietly disappeared into the darkness, watching all this coldly, with a strange smile on his lips.