No Success, Only Becoming a Hero

The changing situation in the outside world seemed to have no impact on the serenity of Cuiyu Mountain Villa. The villa remained a tranquil, green oasis, far removed from the tumultuous events.

Inside the "Stacked Jade" small building, however, the atmosphere was far from calm.

"Lin, what happened to you?" Watching the bruised and battered Nangong Lin, Sima Rou couldn't bear it. Tears welled up in her eyes as she asked, "Who could have been so ruthless to you?"

"Rou, I..." Nangong Lin let out a long sigh, struggling to find the right words. A bitter expression crossed his face.

Zhong Wen had been careful with his actions, making sure not to cause any permanent damage. By now, Nangong Lin's injuries had largely healed, and with a couple more months of rest, he would fully recover. Yet, he appeared before Sima Rou without waiting for his wounds to heal.

"Is it that woman?" Sima Rou's voice grew sharp. "She took advantage of her higher cultivation level to bully you like this?"