There are some women whose beauty can be judged even without seeing their faces.
Just by observing their figure and bearing, experienced men can already conclude in their hearts—
This is undoubtedly a beauty capable of toppling kingdoms.
Beside the veiled woman dressed in red stood a maid with delicate features. Standing on tiptoe, she saw the tragic scene about to unfold in the street. Her face turned pale with fright as she covered her mouth and cried out,
"Miss, that little girl is so pitiful! Please save her quickly!"
"The carriage belongs to… the Wei family of Hedong?"
Unfortunately, the stunning woman did not move. She merely spoke those cold words. Through the thin black veil, one could glimpse her calm yet faintly angry gaze.
At that moment, the carriage driver cracked his whip again with vicious force.
The sharp sound echoed through the air.
The two powerful horses pulling the carriage lifted their hooves and accelerated even faster. Within moments they would cover the remaining distance and trample the fragile little girl.
The maid's face turned even paler. Her legs trembled as she stammered,
"M-Miss… it's too late… please save that child!"
"There's no need for me to act."
The girl in red rested one slender hand on the window frame. Her body shifted slightly, but she suddenly stopped.
She propped her cheek on her delicate hand and softly exhaled.
At that very moment, her beautiful eyes reflected the figure of a young man rushing forward.
His movement was elegant and unreal—like an immortal drifting through the wind. His body flashed like a phantom as he sped toward the little girl.
That young man was Liu Hao.
But with the situation so urgent, Liu Hao had no idea such a stunning beauty was watching him.
The two horses pulling the luxurious carriage had already gone mad with speed.
Liu Hao cursed inwardly.
Without even speaking to Zhan Zhao, he leapt down from the carriage and immediately swallowed the medicine rewarded by the system.
Temporary Lingbo Step.
System Notification:
Congratulations. You have obtained the supreme movement technique Lingbo Step.
Peak state duration: fifteen minutes.
As the cold system voice echoed, Liu Hao felt two streams of heat surge from the Yongquan points beneath his feet.
In that instant, his body felt as light as a feather.
"Fifteen minutes… that's more than enough."
When Liu Hao dashed toward the little girl, his movement technique had already surpassed the limits of normal speed.
His feet seemed to barely touch the ground. His movements blurred into countless phantom footprints.
Compared to him, everyone else's movements appeared painfully slow.
Graceful as an immortal.
A phantom weaving through shadows.
In only a few breaths, Liu Hao had crossed more than twenty meters, even faster than the galloping horses.
He flashed past the little girl's side.
Stretching out his arm, Liu Hao wrapped it around her waist and lifted her up.
With several rapid spins of his body, he narrowly brushed past the charging horses.
"She's saved!"
A wave of shocked cries erupted from the surrounding crowd.
Zhan Zhao's movement was also extremely fast, but compared to the peak Lingbo Step, it was still inferior.
His eyes widened in disbelief as he watched the scene unfold.
Deep admiration filled his heart.
My lord… he has been hiding his true strength all along. Such an incredible movement technique—far beyond my ability.
Inside the restaurant above the street, the maid burst into cheers.
The woman in red also revealed a rare expression of admiration.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled with amazement.
"What an extraordinary movement technique. It may even rival my own."
At that moment, a gentle spring breeze blew past the window, lifting the veil before her face slightly.
Through the thin veil, her breathtaking beauty became faintly visible.
Her face was flawless beyond compare. When she smiled, a small dimple appeared on her jade-like cheek.
The sight was intoxicating.
Fortunately, no one below saw her true face.
Otherwise, the entire city of Luoyang would likely have been thrown into chaos.
"So close…"
At that moment, Liu Hao's back was already soaked with cold sweat.
He had no time to notice what was happening around him.
The little girl clung tightly to him.
"Big brother… save me…"
Her small hands gripped Liu Hao's clothes tightly. She sounded as if she were crying out from a nightmare.
"Don't be afraid. Big brother is here."
A gentle feeling of pity rose in Liu Hao's heart. He softly patted the girl's thin shoulders to comfort her.
Unexpectedly, when the little girl looked up at Liu Hao, she cried even harder.
After crying for a while, the dirt on her face was washed away by tears, revealing a delicate and beautiful little face.
Liu Hao felt a little awkward.
The girl clearly was not an ordinary child. Her manners were polite and refined.
She struggled free from Liu Hao's arms and stepped back nervously.
"Thank you for saving my life, big brother. I'm sorry… I dirtied your clothes."
Only then did Liu Hao notice that the front of his robe had been soaked by her tears and smeared with dirt.
"Silly girl. Calling me big brother is the best thanks you could give. What does it matter if my clothes get dirty?"
Looking at the jade-like skin of the girl's cheeks, Liu Hao felt a hint of surprise.
He crouched down and gently asked,
"Little sister, where are your family members?"
The little girl tilted her head.
"My parents have already passed away. I still have two older brothers, but they joined the army in Youzhou."
"Youzhou is several provinces away from Luoyang… thousands of miles apart."
A trace of doubt flashed through Liu Hao's mind.
How did such a young girl travel all the way here alone?
But seeing her pitiful appearance, sympathy quickly filled his heart.
He gently said,
"From now on, I will be your big brother. I will never let anyone hurt you again."