Chapter 661 A Dream of Youth 193

Two other assassins spotted Xie Ning, who was unerring in his aim, and charged at him with their swords drawn.

Xie Ning didn't have any swords or knives, but he still went to meet the assassins when they attacked.

She was an excellent horsewoman, and she and Uchi were very compatible and had a great understanding. She could control the horse with just her legs.

Two assassins attacked simultaneously. Xie Ning immediately leaned back to dodge the first wave of attacks, then quickly turned around and drew his bow.

Before the sound arrived, the arrow had already struck, piercing directly into the back of one of the assassins.

With a leap, the white wolf tackled another assassin to the ground. The two rolled several times on the ground. The assassin was bitten hard on the shoulder blade and howled in pain.

With his other hand gripping the longsword tightly, the assassin's eyes flashed with a cold light. He raised the longsword, about to strike the white wolf, when another arrow came flying and pierced through his right hand.

The powerful impact and pain caused him to involuntarily release the long knife from his hand.

Seeing Xie Ning and her companions so brave, the guards protecting Princess De'an were greatly encouraged and charged forward with shouts.

"Charge!"

Seeing that his own men were dwindling, the assassins who were fighting Xu Hongying broke free from her grasp despite the risk of injury. Their horses neighed and charged straight toward Princess De'an.

Princess De'an now only has four or five guards by her side.

He was incredibly fast, and all the guards who tried to stop him on the road were cut down. Xie Ning picked up her long sword, spurred her horse, and chased after him. She was close by, and soon they were riding side by side.

Enraged, Xu Hongying cursed under her breath, then lashed out with her whip and chased after them.

"You're asking for death!" the man spat fiercely, then roared and brought his long sword down!

Xie Ning naturally knew that his horse-slaying sword was extraordinary; it could not only injure people, but also kill horses, and even horses could not escape death or injury.

Xie Ning patted Wu Qi, which immediately lowered its body. Then, Xie Ning's legs immediately left the stirrups, and with a push off the horse's back, he leaped into the air using the momentum and elasticity.

Wu Qi knelt down, stirring up a shower of fallen leaves. At the same time, Xie Ning landed in mid-air behind the assassin, slightly turning to dodge the assassin's back thrust, and then, like Xu Hongying, she nocked her longbow to the assassin's neck.

"snort!"

The assassin had seen this move before. He thrust his longsword upwards, severing the bowstring in one stroke. But the next instant, half of his body went numb, and his longsword fell to the ground, crashing down and disappearing into the rising dust.

Xie Ning sat steadily behind him. Despite the horse's swaying, her movements were swift and decisive, and the short blade in her hand instantly pierced through his flesh.

"puff--"

A spray of blood appeared, and the assassin collapsed limply to the ground.

His eyes widened, as if he couldn't understand how he had been defeated by a young girl.

Seeing that their leader had been attacked, the others sensed something was wrong, and one of them shouted, "Retreat!"

As the assassins receded like the tide, the crowd was too exhausted to give chase. Of the original fifteen guards, only eight or nine remained standing, while the others lay on the ground, their fates unknown.

Even those who were standing were seriously injured.

Xie Ning dismounted and bowed to Princess De'an, whose face was pale. "I came here to save Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

"It's not your fault, it's not your fault." Xie Ning is still so young, and there are two other young men and women. It's already amazing that they were able to muster the courage to save people.

Princess De'an was still a little scared; she had almost died there.

Unexpectedly, the woman in red and Xie Ning were both skilled in martial arts. As if remembering something, Princess De'an immediately grasped Xie Ning's hand, "Young Master Xie, quick, quick, save the prince consort!"

Xie Ning was slowly calming his breathing when he heard this and looked in the direction Princess De'an was pointing. The guard on horseback was holding a middle-aged man in a dark blue robe.

"Quickly put the person down."

The prince consort was seriously injured. He had been slashed in the back and injured in the lower limbs. The guard who was carrying the unconscious prince consort probably knew some medical knowledge and knew to press on the femoral artery to stop the bleeding.

Upon hearing Xie Ning's words, Princess De'an glanced at the guard and nodded, "I'll reward you when we get back."

Then, looking around, she said, "You have all rendered meritorious service in protecting me today. Once I return safely, you will all be richly rewarded!"

The guards and maids, who had been somewhat listless due to their injuries, instantly perked up. Although protecting their master was their duty, who wouldn't want a reward?