Due to the invisibility charm only lasting for twenty minutes, Song Lin sprinted all the way out!

By the time they reached the xx tavern, they were already out of breath.

Zhu Ying looked at Song Lin with concern and asked, "Does the crown prince want to go in and have something to eat and take a rest?"

Song Lin waved his hand, panting, and said, "N-No need, we...we need to leave quickly."

Zhuying also understood Song Lin's predicament and pondered for a moment before saying, "Why don't we do this, Your Highness? How about going to the Moonpayment Estate to hide for a while?"

Song Lin, a person who rarely left his home and had little knowledge of the outside world, naturally had no idea about the location of the Monthly Payment Manor that Zhu Ying mentioned.

"What place is that?"

"Wulin Alliance."

"So, what are you..."

"Hmm... the daughter of the Martial Alliance Leader."

Song Lin: Oh, ho.

System: By triggering the hidden side quest, you have learned about Zhu Ying's identity and obtained 300 gold coins.

Song Lin: Oh no.

System: Tsk, I'm cutting you some slack.

Song Lin: Why didn't you tell me about this side quest?

System: ... (looks up at the sky) These are trivial matters.

Song Lin: Huh.

Song Lin had never realized that a maid could be so arrogant.

Song Lin asked in confusion, "You are actually the daughter of the leader of the martial arts world? Then why did you come to be a maid?"

Zhu Ying pursed her lips and said, "Perhaps you have already forgotten, Your Highness. You once saved me and gave me the courage to continue living. Therefore, my life belongs to you. I pledge to worship you until death!"

To be honest, Song Lin was moved by Zhu Ying's heartfelt words. He couldn't understand why someone could go to such lengths.

Perhaps it was just an unintentional act, but she took it to heart. He didn't need her gratitude, yet she felt compelled to repay the kindness with overflowing gratitude.

What merits and abilities does Song Lin possess to make her sacrifice like this?

"Thank you, Sister Zhuying."

Zhu Ying smiled softly and gently ruffled Song Lin's hair. She said, "What are you thanking me for? Silly, if it weren't for you... I definitely wouldn't be here. You don't have to feel burdened. It was my own stubborn decision, and no matter what happens, I will stick with it."

Song Lin rubbed his red eyes and looked at Zhu Ying, revealing a sweet smile.

Song Lin really forgot what he had done to help Zhu Ying. Of course, he was too embarrassed to ask her. So, Song Lin asked the system instead.

Song Lin: Tongtong, do you still remember how I helped Sister Zhuying?

System: Ah, well, this goes back to ten years ago. You encountered an injured little beggar girl when you were going out. She had been shot with an arrow near her heart, and any movement would have ended her life. You saved her, but it was all thanks to me.

Upon hearing the system's explanation, Song Lin suddenly recalled that the background of that little beggar was actually quite remarkable!

Zhuying grew up in the Wulin Alliance since she was little. They uphold principles of loyalty and repaying kindness. Therefore, Zhuying was influenced by these principles from an early age.

She diligently cultivated her skills, all for the purpose of being able to protect the person who once saved her life.

The two of them arrived at the Moon Payment Manor, where Song Lin received a warm reception from the leader of the martial arts community. Song Lin also let loose and spent the evening eating, drinking, and chatting with a group of martial artists. However, as Song Lin still had a mission at hand, he refrained from drinking alcohol.

Drinking and causing trouble, this is the painful experience of our predecessors! He definitely didn't want to be caught by Wen Yun and have his leg broken.

Wuwuwu~ Why is the male supporting character so cruel!!

The next morning, the system urgently called Song Lin, who was still fast asleep, as if there was a life-or-death matter at hand.

System: Song Sha, Song Sha!! Get up quickly, get up quickly! Go tidy up the female protagonist!

Luckily, Song Lin had no signs of morning grumpiness. Upon hearing the female protagonist abruptly wake up, he quickly dressed himself while talking to the system, "Where is the female protagonist? Where is she?"

The reliable system gave Song Lin a clear position: Bone Wild Forest.

After Song Lin finished getting dressed, he opened the door and saw Zhu Ying standing there.

Zhu Ying kneeled down on one knee and said, "Please, Prince, allow this humble servant to swear allegiance until death!"

Song Lin couldn't argue with her, so he had no choice but to agree.

The two of them hurriedly rode their horses and rushed to the Guye Forest. Oh, you're asking if Song Sha knows how to ride a horse or not.

System: It's obvious why he's so weak. Hmph, it's all because of me!

Song Lin swung the whip casually and said, "Yes, yes, yes, my dad is the most formidable! Muah muah~"

System: ...my son.

Song Lin: Ah!

System: Could you stop disgusting Dad?

Song Lin: ......

The two of them arrived at the Bone Wild Forest, where Song Lin tied the horse at the entrance of the forest.

Song Lin took a deep breath as he stared at the gloomy forest. He looked at Zhu Ying and said, "Let's go in."

Zhu Ying knew that this time was bound to be more bad than good. She couldn't bear to let Song Lin face danger, so she said, "Your Highness, how about...you tell me your goal, and I'll take care of it for you. You don't need to go in."

Song Lin smiled and said, "Zhu Yingjie, you can protect me temporarily, but you can't protect me for a lifetime."

Zhu Ying fell silent, shaking her head in her heart: Even if I protect you all my life, what difference does it make?

Song Lin said earnestly, "But indeed, I need to tell you why I came this time. Do you still remember the incident when you were poisoned, Sister Zhu Ying?"

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "The person who poisoned him is the same woman as before."

"Yes," Song Lin replied solemnly. "She is currently conducting experiments on live subjects."

Upon hearing Zhumei's words, she also understood the gravity of the situation.

The two of them ventured into the Bone Wild Forest. On the surface, Song Lin appeared fearless, but deep down, he was as scared as a dog.

Song Lin: Dad... I-I'm so scared...

System: Good boy, don't be afraid, Dad is here.

Song Lin: Where is the female protagonist?

System: There is a cave up ahead, and she is currently inside.

Song Lin still worried and said, "Dad, what if the female lead kills me?"

System: It's fine, it won't hurt anyway. :)

Song Lin: ......

How should I deal with my father always urging me to do foolish things by saying that he doesn't know how to show affection?

"Zhuying, let's go ahead," Chen said to his sister.

"En."

The two quietly arrived at the cave designated by the system, making their way inside without a sound.

The sight that met Song Lin's eyes almost made him lose his dinner.

The air is filled with a mixture of the smell of blood and decaying corpses, with fresh blood stains still on the ground, and many people crying out in anguish.

Song Lin tightly furrowed his brow, finding it hard to believe how the female lead could have transformed into this appearance!

Zhu Ying is not doing well. She saw such a scene and really wanted to go up and chop the female lead immediately.

Song Lin and Zhu Ying exchanged a glance, silently indicating that they should go out to discuss a response strategy.

To their surprise, just as the two of them were planning to leave the cave, they were discovered by the female lead, Xie Xinyu!

Song Lin shouted towards Zhu Ying, "Trouble! Get out quickly!"

Song Lin had to be on guard against Xie Xinyu, after all, she was capable of poisoning someone without anyone knowing.

The three of them arrived outside the cave entrance. Xie Xinyu looked at Song Lin and Zhu Ying with an unfriendly gaze, asking, "What do you want to do?"

Zhu Ying proclaimed with a resolute determination, "Take your life!"

Song Lin: To be honest, I don't know how to do anything. Why did I come here? To hold everyone back?

System: It's okay, you have Daddy here. Daddy will give you cheats! You have a ten-minute time limit to use your Sword Immortal abilities.

As soon as the system finished speaking, Song Lin felt a sword at his waist. Picking up the sword, Song Lin felt as if his body was being controlled, and he directly went to kill.