Chapter 519: Is There Really an Assassin??

Chapter 519: Is There Really an Assassin??

Luo Xiaoxue arrived a step too late, only to find that the Liu family had been imprisoned due to treason.

This was unexpected; the Liu family was known as a loyal house, caring for the world and dedicated to the people. How could they conspire with rebels?

They must have been framed, but if they were taken away, Zhou Cheng must have some evidence.

And it seemed it was ordered by the princess herself.

What was going on with Han Xiao, to act so rashly and bring them to prison without waiting for her to interrogate?

Luo Xiaoxue felt the need to find Han Xiao and headed to the City Lord’s Mansion to seek her out.

But something felt off.

She couldn’t see any of her guards, and other soldiers were also nowhere to be found.

Perhaps they were in the mansion, but she remained cautious.

Finally, she spotted someone outside the door—a princess, Han Xiao.

Immediately, she sensed something was wrong, as it all seemed suspicious.

Though the princess wore a veil, her eyes and demeanor didn’t belong to Han Xiao; it was just the clothing and mannerisms mimicked to look like her!

Han Xiao must have gotten into trouble! And her people were in danger too!

Luo Xiaoxue snapped into alertness and turned to leave, but suddenly two men emerged from the sides.

From their attire, it was hard to tell who they were, but the name of an organization flashed in her mind:

Dongwei.

After all, she had suffered losses from Dongwei before; they had always regarded her as a thorn in their side and wanted her gone, so she kept her guard up.

Facing Dongwei’s strength was daunting.

Luo Xiaoxue didn’t attack; instead, she dashed away, but the two Dongwei men rushed forward, brandishing their sharp blades.

They moved swiftly, and although she ran desperately to avoid confrontation, she was soon caught up, and fighting was inevitable.

After a few exchanges, Luo Xiaoxue found herself overwhelmed, injuries marking her body, blood streaming down.

They aimed to kill her, leaving her no chance to escape.

With no path left, Luo Xiaoxue steeled herself for a fight to the death.

But no matter how she struck, she couldn’t overpower them until one of them swung a sharp blade at her vital point.

“You’re dead.”

They mocked her just before the dagger was about to hit, but suddenly, a flash of golden light erupted, and a powerful force sent the two men staggering back.

They were both bewildered, clueless about the spirit technique that had pushed them back several meters.

Regaining her senses, Luo Xiaoxue thought that she had been saved by Lin Daxia once again; his protective charm was truly remarkable, always rescuing her in times of peril.

Amazingly, this charm also stopped the bleeding from her wounds and facilitated their healing.

Lin Daxia was indeed a dragon among men; his charm not only protected her but also healed her injuries.

Feeling ashamed, she realized her skills were lacking, relying solely on Lin Daxia’s charm. If he found out, he would surely look down on her.

She needed to leave quickly; preserving her life was the priority.

Seizing the moment while the two Dongwei men were reeling, Luo Xiaoxue hurriedly fled, quickly disappearing without a trace, leaving the Dongwei men behind.

It was disastrous—having almost been killed, yet that golden light and power had completely thwarted their deadly attack.

Helpless, they could only return to report to Sun Xu.

After hearing their report, Sun Xu didn’t scold them but instead made his next decision:

“Relay the order: An assassin is after Princess. We need to search for her. Close all city gates and enhance patrols. Search every household until we find her. You can search freely; the citizens won’t dare stop you.”

“Yes, sir!”

With that, the two Dongwei men set out to search for Luo Xiaoxue.

Meanwhile, Zhou Cheng, standing next to Sun Xu, chuckled:

“Lord Sun is wise! This move not only suppresses the Liu family but also anticipates their potential allies, ensuring we’re ready to seal off the city. Soon, they won’t be able to escape.”

“This is just the prelude. How can they compete against me? Follow my orders. Later, drag the Liu father and daughter to the execution ground, publicly announce their crimes in front of the people, and execute them in the name of the princess—this will serve as a warning.”

“Right, spread the rumors about their treason throughout the city. They’ll soon be infamous.”

“And now that we have a puppet princess, we can use her name to enforce our policies. Even if the people are enraged, we can pin the blame on the royal family.”

“Understood.” Zhou Cheng grinned like a sycophant.

Just then, a subordinate rushed in shouting:

“Report! Sir! The princess has encountered an assassin!”

However, Sun Xu remained calm, showing no signs of panic:

“I know; she just left. Now we close the gates, and we will certainly capture her.”

“No, sir! The princess has encountered an assassin right now, and the situation is very dire!”

“What?!”

Sun Xu was taken aback, realizing he had concocted the story of an assassin to close the city, yet a real assassin had arrived?

Who was so bold?

No worries; the woman he hired was no slouch in combat and had her own ways to deal with assassins.

…

Ten minutes earlier.

“Alright, next year on this day will be your death anniversary.”

Lin Nuo was all set, having prepared everything and waiting for the moment the princess was alone.

Go.

The princess strolled through the courtyard when suddenly a dark figure swooped in at breakneck speed.

She immediately became alert, seeing the man’s face covered and unable to discern his features; his intent was clearly malicious—he was after her.

“Who are you?”

She drew a sharp dagger from her sleeve, ready for combat. Quick to react, agile, she showed no fear against the unexpected intruder.

Lin Nuo didn’t waste words; villains don’t introduce themselves before killing their targets.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The clash of their blades echoed with a series of strikes. After just two or three exchanges, the princess couldn’t keep up with Lin Nuo’s pace, receiving two cuts that drew bright red blood.

She attempted to summon her spirit technique, but was struck by the paralysis needle, her limbs growing weak.

Not good.

She wanted to retreat but couldn’t; Lin Nuo surged forward, delivering a fatal blow.

Blood sprayed as the princess fell to the ground.

Her veil fluttered away, and Lin Nuo confirmed she was dead.

Setting fire was one thing; the noise was too great. But thinking about how she lacked any resurrection skills, she would absolutely not come back.

This female emperor was still young and had some skills; she couldn’t be allowed to grow. Killing her was the best option.

Good, she was dead. Henceforth, there would be no Princess Luo Xiaoxue. At last, he avenged the hatred of being hunted down!

As the veil flew away, he caught a glimpse of her face—average-looking, slightly above.

He scoffed:

“With that face, you dare claim to be stunning? Your lackey Luo Yi is way better looking than you.”

Farewell.