In the forest, silence lingered for a while before a low chuckle broke the stillness.


    "You''re right. I''m not worthy." Nn''s face was icy cold, his eyes sharp. “But you''re even less so"


    He added, "You think you can use thatst loose end to threaten me? Too bad, I''m not buying it


    With those words, he raised his hand. Instantly, several ck g soldiers emerged and surrounded Isabelle.


    Startled, a sense of dread rose in Isabelle''s chest. "What are you trying to do with me?"


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    Nn said coldly, "You should thank Serenity. If it weren''t for her, your head


    would''ve been chopped off and kicked wond like a ball by now."


    He then turned and gave an order. "Take her away. Tie her up and send her to Kane. Let him keep her in check. As long as she doesn''t die, he can do whatever he wants. But if she escapes, I''ll hold him personally responsible"


    "Yes!" the ck g soldiers responded and moved in.


    Isabelle knew she shouldn''t be taken away.


    She had waited so long for this chance. If she were taken away now, she would never find Eliza again.


    Seeing things going south, Isabelle opened her mouth to shoul


    Unfortunately, just as she made a sound, the sheath of a sword mmed hard into the side of her neck. She was knocked out


    cold.


    Nn retracted his hand, looking at the sword sheath with disgust. He said, "Filthy."


    After the soldiers dragged her away, Nn lifted his eyelidszily. "You heard everything?"


    About 15 feet away, from behind a tree, Tina slowly stepped out halfway.


    "Keep an eye on people like her from now on. Don''t let them get anywhere near Serenity, Nn said.


    Tina was silent for a moment before replying emotionlessly, "I only listen to Serenity."


    The implication was clear. He had no authority over her.


    With that, she vanished into the forest.


    Nn sneered, then also left the woods.


    "Your Highness? Why are you wandering around just after waking up? Go lie down immediately!"


    Returning to the convoy, Nn was immediately spotted by Eliza, who had been looking for him after finding his carriage


    empty.


    "I''m fine. I feel much better this time. The headache ispletely gone, and I''m full of energy," he said honestly.


    Eliza raised a brow and nodded, "Is that so? That''s good. By the way, did you see Isabelle? I just checked the rear ca


    and she''s not there either.


    These sick or injured people truly liked to wander around the moment they woke


    up.


    Nn''s expression remained unchanged. "Didn''t see her. Maybe she''s somewhere nearby? Should I send someone to


    search?"


    Eliza said, "Yes, let''s look around. If she dies before we reach Hasen City, that would be a problem"


    Unaware that Isabelle had already been dealt with, Eliza frowned.


    Nn wasn''t going to let Eliza find out, so he actually did send people to search. Of course, they found nothing


    "Could she have left on her own?" Eliza murmured, pressing her lips together. "Forget it. Let her be. We''re not far from Hasen City now, Let''s head back."


    "Alright." Nn nodded obediently. To him, whatever Serenity said went.


    Eliza couldn''t help but chuckle at howpliant he was. 自


    Suddenly remembering something, she added, "By the way, didn''t you say you wanted to pre-order medicinal herbs from me earlier? I forgot to tell you, I already allocated you a section of the fields in Scecrest Manor." She continued, "The herbs I nted there are the types your military uses for pain and injury. You can have them all, and if you need more or have special requests, just let me know!"


    Nn hadn''t expected her to not only remember but to have already prepared everything for him. He was deeply moved


    Serenity was kind and gentle. It was impossible that he wouldn''t fall for her.


    But Isabelle wasn''t wrong. His thoughts were filthy. If they were discovered, he''d


    be the viin who ruined her cultivation and reputation.


    So now, Nn could only keep those feelings deeply hidden.


    With Isabelle gone, the team wasn''t affected in the slightest and resumed their journey quickly.


    Two dayster, the group returned to Hasen City from faraway Kingston.


    This time was different from thest. His Majesty himself led a group of officials to greet them at the city gates.


    Such a grand wee gave Eliza quite the shock.


    Sheter found out that word of what happened in Kingston had already reached Hasen City.


    After the drought-breaking prayers in Plutonville, she gained yet another reputation. She was the one who brought blessings and protected the people in Kingston during the epidemic.


    Now, her fame had spread far beyond Plutonville and Hasen City. It echoed throughout the entire Bortend.


    Ever since the good news from Kingston arrived, pilgrims had been flocking to Saint Grace Nunnery just to catch a glimpse of the Holy Lady who had renounced the secr world and prayed for the people.


    The offerings at Saint Grace Nunnery were flourishing more than ever.


    But Eliza hadn''t expected that the first thing awaiting her upon return would be bad news.


    "Please punish me! I''m too ashamed to face you!"


    Just as she returned and was preparing to inspect the herb fields, Mki cried before her and apologized.


    He said, "You entrusted this task to me, showing your trust, but I let you down. I couldn''t even handle such a small job. I''m truly ashamed!"


    "Mki, stop crying. Stand up and tell me what happened," Eliza said with a frown.


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    Mki finally began exining.


    While she was away from Hasen City, he had followed her instructions to hire workers, prepare the manor, and select good days to nt the seeds and seedlings she had given him.


    But shockingly, the very first night after nting, Scecrest Manor was raided. All the newly nted fields were cleared out overnight, leaving nothing behind.


    Worse still, the culprits were targeting the herb fields. They not only destroyed all the seeds and seedlings but also doused the fields with poison. Now, anything nted there would rot at the root or wither. Nothing could survive.


    Eliza''s eyes turned cold. "Have you found out who did this?"


    Mki hesitated for a moment.


    Eliza immediately understood his silence, but still said, "Mki, go ahead and say


    it."


    Mki said, “After the first night of sabotage, I sent men to tail the culprits. At first, they were cautious and slipped away. But after a few days, they grew arrogant and slipped up."


    He continued, "My people followed them and saw them entering a thatched hut at


    the foot of the southern mountain. It belongs to Lord Dn."


    Eliza smiled coldly. "They poisoned mynd and are trying to frame someone


    else. Those bastards are getting more shameless by the day."


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