The people Xiao Jingyi had sent to assassinate Xiao Jinghan disappeared without a trace, and not a single one of them returned. This filled him with a surge of unease and doubt, but even more so, anger and resentment. He wondered to himself: Are these people all useless? How could they not even take care of a mere Xiao Jinghan?
Therefore, Xiao Jingyi decided to send another group of more elite troops, and specially selected two experienced and sharp-witted scouts to accompany them. Before leaving, he solemnly warned the two scouts, "Your mission this time is extremely difficult and important. Remember, do not act rashly. Simply observe Xiao Jinghan's every move from afar to see how capable he is! Be sure to understand his true strength."
The two scouts knew the weight of their responsibility and nodded their heads in agreement, promising to fulfill their mission. They then followed closely behind a new group of assassins and set out to intercept Xiao Jinghan...
After a long and tense chase, they finally successfully intercepted Xiao Jinghan's convoy just two towns away from Nanyi.
The two scouts hid like ghosts on the roof of the town's restaurant, gazing at Xiao Jinghan's carriage from afar. At this moment, the gorgeous carriage was surrounded by a group of murderous assassins, like a lamb trapped among wolves.
Just as the two scouts were secretly congratulating themselves, believing that this operation would be a complete success, the situation suddenly changed. A fierce clash ensued between the two sides, with swords flashing and sabers clashing, and the air filled with the smell of blood and slaughter.
However, after only a moment's observation, the two scouts noticed something unusual. Those fighting the assassins before them were agile and skilled, not at all like ordinary guards. Their attacks were fierce and precise, clearly top-tier assassins in the martial arts world.
They were decisive and ruthless in their attacks, each move imbued with endless murderous intent and power, as if to rip the enemy into pieces! Furthermore, their martial arts were so powerful that they moved across the battlefield like ghosts, making it impossible to predict their movements!
Before long, the elite troops that Xiao Jingyi was so proud of were slaughtered and their armor and armor were completely destroyed. Blood flowed like a river. It was a horrific sight! The whole scene was bloody and tragic, and it was horrifying!
The two scouts stood in the distance, witnessing all this happening. Their faces were as pale as paper, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, their hearts filled with fear and despair!
At this moment, they suddenly understood a fact: the rumors that had been circulating in the martial arts world were actually true! It was said that two of the largest and most mysterious assassin organizations were secretly helping Xiao Jinghan. Originally, they were skeptical, but now it seemed that everything was true!
At this thought, the two scouts' foreheads were covered in cold sweat. They knew that if they continued to stay here, they would probably die. So, without hesitation, they turned around and fled this terrifying place...!
Before the two scouts returned to Nanyi City to report the news, the carriage carrying Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue had already arrived at the city gate of Nanyi City.
The general guarding the city was shocked when he saw the document. He didn't dare to delay for a moment and immediately jumped on his horse, whipped it, and galloped towards the Wu'an Palace.
"Marshal! Something terrible has happened! Xiao Jinghan has entered the city!" The general shouted loudly while galloping on his horse, his voice full of anxiety and panic.
Hearing the general's shouts, Xiao Jingyi couldn't help but be shocked: "How did they get here? Why didn't the secret agents along the way report it?"
His face darkened, his eyes gleaming with anger. Originally, according to his plan, once Xiao Jinghan and his companions entered Nanyi City, they would be discovered by his spies and promptly reported to him. However, now, they had actually arrived at the city gate without any hindrance, leaving him feeling frustrated and angry.
Xiao Jingyi knew that Xiao Jinghan's intentions were to seize control of the Nanyi military. He had to devise a countermeasure quickly and not let him succeed. He immediately summoned his generals and military advisors to discuss countermeasures and prepare for the impending challenge.
The staff proposed various plans, but all were rejected by Xiao Jingyi. As long as Xiao Jinghan entered Nanyi City, assassination attempts would be impossible. Furthermore, his safety had to be guaranteed; if Xiao Jinghan met with an unforeseen event, it would be a perfect excuse for Emperor Wen to send troops to Nanyi.
At this moment, the military advisor gently stroked his beard and spoke slowly, "Xiao Jinghan has been ordered to hand over the military power of Nanyi. Marshal, you might as well just hand it over to him directly! After all, with his youthful appearance, how much can he possibly understand about military and national affairs? In reality, the person who truly holds the real power is still you, Marshal! In my opinion, we should take the initiative to show our goodwill to him."
Hearing this, Xiao Jingyi narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted with disdain: "Hmph! He's just a sickly fellow, relying solely on Emperor Wen to back him up! Without Emperor Wen's backing, he'd be nothing but a worthless waste!"
At this moment, the two scouts finally returned to the camp, breathless, their faces pale as if they had just experienced a terrible nightmare.
One of the scouts had an extremely solemn expression and reported to the marshal in a trembling voice, "Your Excellency Marshal! We found no trace of Xiao Jinghan or his troops on our way back. Even more shocking is that the enemies we encountered were all cold-blooded killers disguised as ordinary guards!"
Another scout added, "Those assassins were incredibly powerful, and their methods were brutal and cruel. Our soldiers were completely unable to withstand them, and were almost completely wiped out!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi's face instantly darkened. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "I understand! Xiao Jinghan has already entered the city. And the enemy troops along the way are all disguised assassins from the Soul-Destroying Sect and the Dark Moon Pavilion! You've worked hard this time, quickly return to the tent to rest and heal your wounds!"
Although Xiao Jingyi was known for his decisiveness and bloodthirstiness, he was always caring and considerate to his subordinates.
The staff asked with trepidation, "Marshal! Should we take the initiative to greet Xiao Jinghan? You know, he is the hereditary King of Wu'an! He is of such a noble status. If we don't greet him, I'm afraid..."
However, Xiao Jingyi had a gloomy face and interrupted fearlessly: "Hmph! So what if he is the Prince of Wu'an! This is my territory. No matter how high his status and power, he has to follow my rules when he comes here! If he is a dragon, I can make him coil up obediently; if he is a tiger, I can still make him lie down obediently! Don't worry, I will wait for his arrival in the Prince of Wu'an's Mansion!" After speaking, his eyes were firm, and he seemed to be full of confidence and determination about what might happen next.
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