Chapter 790 My Brother's Protection (Second Update)
Two assassins jumped into the courtyard.
Nan Shi Niang said to Master Lu, "You take them away first! I'll hold them off for a while!"
Master Lu said, "No! You take them away! I'll hold them off!"
Nan Shi Niang said angrily, "If you say another word, I'll divorce you!"
Although Nan Shi Niang's martial arts skills have been crippled, she is still a master of poison and hidden weapons. Her chances of winning are still much higher than Master Lu, who couldn't even defeat Ma Wang.
"Hmph! Not a single one of them is allowed to leave!" The assassin made his move.
Nan Shi Niang immediately threw six darts, clearing a path for Master Lu and the others: "Go quickly!"
Master Lu gritted his teeth, grabbed Gu Xiaoshun with one hand and Gu Yan with the other, and with a leap, he flipped over the wall.
Unfortunately, Master Lu and his companions were caught up by the remaining assassins not far away.
The eight men blocked all their paths in front and behind them.
The leader of the assassins said, "Hand over those two younger ones, and we'll leave you with a whole corpse!"
"Bah!" Master Lu said coldly, "If you have the guts, bring it on! Let's see what you're really capable of!"
After making the threat, he whispered to his two apprentices, "Do you still remember how to use the mechanism box?"
The mechanism box he mentioned wasn't a half-finished product made by Gu Xiaoshun; it was something he made himself, something that could truly save his life.
It's just that it takes a lot of time to make, and he has only made two so far, both of which he gave to his two children. He and Nanxiang didn't have any.
The two nodded.
Master Lu lowered his voice and said, "I'll hold them off for a while. You all split up and find a place to hide. Use the breathing technique I taught you to conceal your presence."
He always disapproved of Nanxiang's impulsive actions, such as not making enemies of the Zhao Kingdom's royal family, not venturing into the Yan Kingdom, and saying that she was only his teacher's wife, not his biological mother.
But when faced with a life-or-death situation, he still risked his own life without hesitation to find a way for his two children to survive.
Gu Xiaoshun gripped Gu Yan's wrist tightly: "Understood, Father."
The word "father" brought a lump to Master Lu's throat, and a surge of pain welled up in his throat.
Xiao Shun usually calls him "Master," and occasionally he will call him "Godfather."
This is the first sound, and also the last.
A glint of tears welled up in Master Lu's eyes.
As people get older, they are more prone to urinary incontinence.
He smiled and said to the assassins on both sides, "Come on! If you've got the guts, come at me all at once!"
The assassins didn't waste any words with him and charged at him with their swords drawn.
Grandpa Meng, I'm sorry, but the two children can't run away with you, so I'm afraid you'll have to stay and stay with me!
Master Lu untied the ropes binding him.
Just as Grandpa Meng was slowly regaining consciousness, Master Lu threw him to the side of the road, causing him to faint again.
Mr. Meng: "..."
Master Lu was no match for these assassins, but he fought relentlessly and carved a bloody path through the enemy lines.
Originally, Gu Xiaoshun was holding Gu Yan, but suddenly, Gu Yan turned his wrist and it was he who grabbed Gu Xiaoshun's wrist.
"Let's go!" he said decisively.
The two rushed out of the street and fled for their lives in the deserted night.
To avoid upsetting the two children, Master Lu didn't cry out even after being stabbed, but instead gritted his teeth and swallowed all the pain.
However, a few assassins still managed to catch up.
There's a well over there!
Gu Yan looked into the empty space ahead and said, "Let's go! Let's hide inside!"
Gu Xiaoshun is a very good swimmer.
He pulled open the manhole cover and jumped in first. Then he looked up, wiped the water droplets from his face, and reached out his hand to Gu Yan: "Jump down, I'll catch you!"
Gu Yan stood by the well, staring intently at Gu Xiaoshun, whose eyes were full of encouragement. She slightly curved her lips and forcefully picked up the well cover.
Gu Xiaoshun panicked and whispered, "Gu Yan! What are you doing!"
Gu Yan said, "Don't make a sound."
Gu Xiaoshun paddled through the water, trying to climb up: "Hey! Come down!"
“I am the older brother,” Gu Yan said.
This time, it's my turn to protect you.
He was weak and had little strength; he almost exhausted all the strength in his arms to put the heavy manhole cover on.
Then he took off running!
As he ran, he said to someone on another street, "Let's split up! You go that way!"
The assassins, having caught up with the group, decisively ignored the well and split into two groups to pursue it.
Gu Yan kept running forward.
For the first sixteen years of his life, he was sickly and would be out of breath after walking just a few steps. Only after the surgery did he finally realize how easy it is to be a normal person.
He had never run so fast before.
He felt his heart clench violently, as if a powerful force was coursing through his body.
Is this what a normal human body looks like?
very nice.
He sensed it.
"Stop right there! Or I'll make my move!"
A bodyguard stood on a rooftop not far away and shouted at Gu Yan.
Gu Yan, of course, didn't stop. He ran forward with all his might, like a child who had never eaten candy before, wanting to eat his fill at once.
He seemed to want to run as fast as he could in one go.
The assassins' mission was to capture them alive; I said capture, not invite.
Minor or serious injuries are fine, as long as I'm still breathing.
Seeing that Gu Yan was not cooperating, the assassin's eyes turned cold, and he leaped forward, striking Gu Yan's back with a palm!
He was unaware that Gu Yan was physically weak, and this palm strike was enough to damage Gu Yan's repaired heart again!
At the critical moment, the sound of galloping hooves came from the night, and almost at the same time, a red-tasseled spear, full of murderous intent, shot towards the assassin and pierced straight through his shoulder!
The assassin let out a shrill scream.
The immense force of the red-tasseled spear exceeded the assassin's expectations. The assassin was powerless to resist and was knocked over, falling heavily onto the hot bluestone street.
Gu Jiao rode Black Wind King, her expression icy cold.
She tightened the reins, stood in front of Gu Yan, and coldly stared at the bleeding assassin: "Who gave you permission to touch my brother with your filthy hands?"
The assassin kept spitting out blood. He drew the dagger from his waist, but before he could make a move, Black Wind King stomped on his chest and killed him on the spot!
Gu Jiao drew her red-tasseled spear.
Seeing that things were going badly, the other assassin turned tail and ran!
He's going to find his companions!
But, can he outrun him?
Gu Jiao's red-tasseled spear was like a deadly blade in the hands of the King of Hell, giving him no chance to escape, and pierced his heart in an instant!
Gu Jiao sheathed her red-tasseled spear, rode Black Wind King, and returned to Gu Yan's side.
Gu Yan looked extremely disheveled; even the little tuft of hair on his head couldn't stand up straight, and he drooped listlessly.
Gu Yan stared blankly at Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao reached out her hand to him.
Gu Yan guiltily offered his hand to Gu Jiao, who pulled him up and sat him behind her.
Gu Jiao said seriously, "You're even acting like a brother now?"
Gu Yan's eyes flickered. He reached out and hugged Gu Jiao's waist, pressing his head against her body. He said shamelessly, "Oh dear, I feel a little dizzy. Did I run too fast? My heart hurts too... Is my heart condition acting up again?"
Gu Jiao closed her eyes and tightened her grip on the reins.
My own brother, my own flesh and blood, don't be angry, don't be angry...
Gu Jiao took Gu Yan to find Master Lu and Madam Nan.
Nan Shi Niang had escaped from the small courtyard and was surrounded and attacked by six people along with Master Lu.
Perhaps because the mission wasn't too difficult, the assassins sent by the Han family weren't too formidable, and Gu Jiao and Black Wind King quickly dealt with them.
Nan Shi Niang and Lu Shi Fu suffered minor injuries, but fortunately, none of them were seriously injured.
Mr. Meng was treated as if he were dead; no one was targeting him, and he was perfectly fine.
Gu Jiao and Gu Yan went to the place where Gu Xiaoshun was hidden. Gu Jiao removed the manhole cover and pulled Gu Xiaoshun, who had almost climbed to the top, up.
Gu Xiaoshun was soaking wet, with water droplets clinging to his eyelashes.
"Sister?" He was surprised to see Gu Jiao, but then, remembering something, he glared at Gu Yan resentfully. "Don't do that again!" It's too dangerous!
When it comes to running, can Gu Yan outrun him?
He was the number one bully in Qingquan Village!
A speedster from all around!
If anyone's going to be lured away, it would be more reasonable for him to be the one to draw the enemy away!
Gu Yan pouted and snorted, then whispered, "I'm the older brother."
Gu Jiao left the inner city gate tonight with the Imperial Preceptor's token. If they had arrived even a moment later, the consequences for them would have been unimaginable.
My esteemed advisor, I owe you another favor.
Nan Shi Niang and Master Lu were covered in wounds, and Gu Xiaoshun and Gu Yan were also in a sorry state. Even with the tokens of the Imperial Preceptor's Hall, they would be subject to strict investigation in such a state.
They did not possess the inner city token, making it impossible for them to enter the city.
As for the original house, it was no longer safe now that the Han family had their eyes on it.
Gu Jiao said, "Let's find an inn to stay for the night. The injuries on Madam Nan and Master Lu need to be treated as soon as possible."
"It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about," said Madam Nan nonchalantly. "Jiaojiao, who were those people?"
Gu Jiao replied, "They are assassins from the Han family."
We've been targeted by the Han family, so we need to settle Nan Shi's wife and the others in a safe place as soon as possible.
But which place is better?
The recent updates have been too frequent; they've completely drained my energy.
(End of this chapter)
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