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Splash—

As Jiu Mu’s consciousness drifted in a haze, a sudden dousing of icy water sent a shiver coursing through her body.

Then, it felt as if countless sharp needles pierced her skin, a searing pain spreading and igniting every nerve.

“Madam, she’s awake.”

“I told you, this stubborn girl’s got a tough life force—she’s not going to die so easily.”

“Indeed, madam is insightful.”

“Enough talk. Quickly take her away.”

Madam Xu raised her hand to cover her mouth and nose.

If this wretched girl weren’t still useful, she wouldn’t have come to such a filthy, foul-smelling place.

Jiu Mu slowly opened her eyes and saw several people standing before her. At the forefront was a richly dressed woman, her face twisted with disdain as she looked down upon Jiu Mu.

At that moment, two burly old women, following orders, approached roughly and grabbed her wrists, attempting to drag her up.

Instinctively, Jiu Mu twisted her wrists skillfully, evading their grip. She swiftly reversed her hold on their hands and, using their own force against them, snapped them back.

“Ah—”

The sharp crack of bones breaking was followed by two piercing cries of pain.

When Jiu Mu opened her eyes earlier, she had seen those two old women set down a wooden basin and splash her with water mixed with salt and chili.

Madam Xu, snapping out of her shock, barked sharply at the maid beside her, “Hold that little wretch down. Let me show you what it means to be ruthless... ah!”

Before she could finish, her body staggered f