Chapter 45 A Pretense Becomes Real

According to her original plan, after investigating the Scarlet Mansion, she was going to invite a few actors to cooperate with her in a performance.

She pretended to be robbed at a place Zhou Xianzong was bound to pass by, and then Zhou Xianzong came to her rescue.

After that, she tried to stay by Zhou Xianzong's side.

But she never expected that this bastard would actually be searching for her all over the world.

This is outrageous!

Do you really want me to chop you down with one sword?

I'm so angry! I'm so angry!

Who would knowingly send an assassin to their side when they know the other party is there to kill them?

She once suspected that Zhou Xianzong might be mentally ill.

"Hmph, you're looking for me, aren't you? Well, I'd like to see if you dare to take me in now that I'm standing right in front of you."

Yingxi gritted her teeth, ignored the extras, and walked out.

He shouted at Zhou Xianzong, who had just left the restaurant.

"Zhou Xianzong!"

As expected, Zhou Xianzong looked over immediately upon hearing that long-lost voice.

Holy crap.

I've finally found you! You've been on my long search.

He had been thinking for a long time and finally remembered the plot.

He remembered that assassins had been chasing Yingxi, and then Yingxi, covered in dust, managed to escape and happened to run into him.

But... looking at this scene, something seems off.

There was no killer involved.

Moreover, Yingxi was a clean woman, unlike the character described in the story.

He clearly remembered that the woman's first words upon her appearance were...

"Young master, save me!"

Damn it, who calls me by my name directly?

Something's not right. Something's not right.

Am I too early today? This woman hasn't been kidnapped yet.

Grass!

I arrived too early, sorry.

I'm leaving now.

Without a second thought, Zhou Xianzong turned and left.

Yingxi quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly called out.

"Young Master Zhou, please don't go!"

Upon hearing this, the actor assassins lying in ambush all around finally understood.

No wonder the boss rushed out so hastily; the target had appeared.

Honestly, why didn't you say so sooner?

We don't know him, and if we miss him, we'll have wasted our time today.

The strongest of the three assassins rushed out, his face covered with a triangular scarf, and roared with a fierce and menacing look.

"Hehe, little girl, even if you scream your lungs out today, no one will come to save you. Just give in to me."

The other two, having also received money, rushed out as well.

"What a pretty little sister! Come have a couple of drinks with us!"

Yingxi glared at the three of them, somewhat speechless.

But now that the die is cast, she has no choice but to shout it out.

"Young master, save me!"

Grass!

They arrived so quickly.

Oh, I arrived just in time.

What's that saying again? It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early.

Zhou Xianzong quickly got into the zone.

He took a step forward, reached out and pulled Yingxi behind him, saying the lines from the script.

"Don't be afraid, young lady. With me here, they can't do anything to you."

Oh shit.

I have no idea which idiot author came up with these lines.

"Where did this meddlesome brat come from? Get out of my way and don't ruin my good time, or you'll regret it!"

The fat assassin threatened in a cold voice.

"Brother, I think this kid is dressed well and probably has some money in his pocket. Why don't we rob him too?"

The younger brother standing nearby gave a reminder.

"Gousheng, you have a good eye, and you're quick-witted too."

The fat assassin patted his underling's head, then glared menacingly at Zhou Xianzong.

"Little brat, who gave you the audacity to meddle in other people's business? Now you can't leave even if you want to."

Zhou Xianzong was somewhat speechless upon hearing their words.

Oh shit.

How can someone so stupid become an assassin?

No wonder Xiao Potian was able to survive the assassins.

I see.

"You bunch of blind fools, you've really gone too far! You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

Zhou Xianzong's gaze was gloomy, and he had mastered the art of demeanor to perfection.

Domineering yet elegant.

Yingxi watched the two actors putting on a show, her forehead covered in black lines.

But since the play had already gone this far, she had no choice but to continue acting.

"Young master, I'm scared."

What are you afraid of?

Zhou Xianzong glared at her.

Don't think I don't know; you're quite skilled.

Even if they can't beat me now, dealing with these few good-for-nothings will be a piece of cake.

You're just pretending to be weak and helpless all day long, aren't you?

Zhou Xianzong may have had his own thoughts, but he still put on a good show.

"Girl, it's alright, just a few lackeys. Please step aside for a moment and watch me take them down."

When it comes to elegance, Zhou Xianzong is the one.

Although he is the main villain, he is still the crown prince.

As a legitimate descendant of royalty, one must maintain appearances.

"Young master, you are so kind. I feel so safe by your side."

Yingxi nestled behind Zhou Xianzong and said in a sweet voice.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xianzong's lips twitched.

Big sister, you're the backbone of the assassins.

I feel safe with you around, but I feel incredibly insecure.

I have to be on guard against you all the time, and later I'll even have to cooperate with you to kill me.

This is so hard for me.

"Hahaha... You weakling? I think that's wishful thinking. Since you're so stubborn, don't blame us."

The fat assassin burst into laughter.

As Yingxi had told him before, all he needed to do was pretend to make a move and then lie on the ground and play dead.

Playing dead is one of the fat assassin's specialties.

He was seen holding a kitchen knife and suddenly charging towards Zhou Xianzong.

He focused his attention, intending to lie down on the ground the moment Zhou Xianzong made his move.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Xianzong thought that the man was really going to chop him with a kitchen knife.

After all, no matter how skilled you are in martial arts, you're still afraid of a kitchen knife.

We must not be careless.

His Celestial Realm cultivation erupted instantly.

The powerful aura swept out, startling the fat assassin.

In the blink of an eye, Zhou Xianzong made his move.

He slapped the fat assassin across the face with his backhand.

puff!

The fat assassin was struck dumb; his two front teeth were pulled out on the spot, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Like a dead dog, it flew into a nearby pile of garbage, twitched twice, and then passed out.

Seeing this, the two Gou Sheng brothers were so scared that they wet themselves.

He immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed frantically.

"Brother, we're sorry, we didn't recognize your greatness. Please forgive us."

This intelligence is not right.

The two brothers, Gou Sheng and Gou Sheng, were terrified. Hadn't they agreed to just put on a show?

They actually got down to business.

You've turned a fake relationship into a real one, haven't you?

This is a powerful expert at the Celestial Realm.

Sister, you can't be this rip-off!

Thank goodness I didn't join my brother in the attack, otherwise the three of us would be lying on the ground right now.

Yingxi was also shocked; she hadn't expected Zhou Xianzong's cultivation level to be so high.

But she had a strong enough mentality and quickly suppressed the shock in her heart.

"roll!"

Zhou Xianzong said coldly.

He had absolutely no interest in playing minor roles.

"Thank you for sparing our lives, brother. We'll leave now, we'll leave now."

Upon hearing this, the two Gou Sheng brothers immediately scrambled away.

(End of this chapter)