Chapter 536: Not Even a Blink When Cutting Down
The sudden surge of power completely exceeded Zhao Lei and Hu Shu’s expectations, and the commotion in the tent undoubtedly alerted the rebel troops waiting outside.
“Lord, what happened, Lord!”
A group of excited rebel soldiers rushed in, only to see the table overturned, with Zhao Lei and Hu Shu on the ground, directly pulling out their weapons to surround Luo Xiaoxue and the others. The atmosphere instantly became tense.
What was supposed to be a peaceful negotiation had suddenly turned into a chaotic scene.
The soldiers beside Luo Xiaoxue were also startled, hastily drawing their weapons, glaring at the incoming rebel soldiers, with both sides glaring at each other.
But neither of them struck, like a pile of dry weeds just waiting for a spark to ignite.
Luo Xiaoxue herself was taken aback; the talisman she had on her suddenly threw the scene into chaos.
What about the Dongwei people?
In a quick glance, that Dongwei man had just gotten back on his feet.
The Dongwei soldier was astonished. After delivering a deadly blow to this false princess, he didn’t expect a blinding light and an overwhelming surge of energy to explode forth, sending him flying.
What kind of Spirit Technique was this, so incredibly strong?
He was uncertain, but there was a legend among the Dongwei about a bizarre Spirit Technique that true princess Luo Xiaoxue had mastered—a dazzling golden light followed by an overwhelming energy surge that could repel enemies.
Once, there was a Dongwei comrade who had been hit by this technique. Though it wasn’t fatal, it had an effect on his condition.
However, last time Sun Xu’s scheme to assassinate the princess didn’t trigger her so-called bizarre Spirit Technique.
Sun Xu of Dongwei thought that the ability was merely exaggerated, or perhaps someone aided her back then—she was just lucky. After all, if Luo Xiaoxue really possessed such astonishing abilities, it would have spread throughout the Puhan court by now.
Of course, they also employed suppressive Spirit Techniques to prevent that princess from retaliating with her Spirit Techniques.
Yet now, the energy Luo Xiaoxue displayed was making the Dongwei people start to doubt.
Could this fake princess also understand this bizarre Spirit Technique?
No, is she really a fake princess?
The Dongwei soldier had a thought, noticing the girl’s sharp gaze, as if she was ablaze with furious flames.
This was nothing like a mere puppet.
He hadn’t thought much of this fake princess’s appearance before; after all, the cosmetics in Huan Tian City were divine objects capable of altering a woman’s looks.
Originally, he had only seen this fake princess once, and his impression wasn’t deep. Moreover, she had initially complied with Dongwei, surrendering the city, which made him care even less.
Now, after experiencing an inexplicable strike from a Spirit Technique, he began to question his understanding.
Is she really the same fake princess from before?
“You, you’re not her. Who are you really…?”
The Dongwei soldier gritted his teeth and asked.
“I am the princess, the real princess!” Luo Xiaoxue declared firmly, showcasing her bloodlines and momentum despite being just a girl.
Lin Nuo, hearing this, thought, “Wow, you’re really getting into character. Do you seriously think you’re a princess?”
Yet with that shout, anyone who didn’t know would indeed take her for a princess.
This also led the Dongwei soldier to believe that this woman couldn’t possibly be the previous fake princess puppet.
Could she really be the true princess? She isn’t…?
He started to worry; if that were the case, their plan could go awry and might already be on the brink of collapse.
Damn it, can’t fight her. I must retreat and report back to Lord Sun.
Since I can’t kill her on the spot, I’ll choose to withdraw, saving my life to seek revenge later.
Just as he was about to run, a boy dashed in front of him.
He was startled and quickly drew his weapon to attack, but the boy was agile, skillfully dodging his strike and landing two punches in response.
Bang! Bang!
He leaped back a bit, but the boy wouldn’t give him a chance to breathe and kept attacking.
After a few exchanges, he felt his body gradually tiring, ultimately unable to move.
Having faced a sneak attack during the skirmish, it became impossible for him to keep fighting. At that moment, the boy lunged at him with a dagger aimed at his eyes.
Terror surged within him; facing death for the first time, he was terrified that the sharp dagger would take away his sight and lead to his demise! On the brink of death, it felt like this boy was pushing him into the depths of despair!
Then the sharp dagger halted right in front of his eyes and didn’t stab down.
Sweat broke out on his forehead; he thought he was going to die at that moment.
But he didn’t. The boy retracted the dagger, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
This kid who followed them seemed ordinary, yet he was too nimble and, after a while of fighting, he realized he was no match for him at all.
He had ample combat experience, and during the confrontation, he used hidden weapons to catch him off guard.
Where did this person come from? Could he be summoned by that woman?
A Dongwei soldier like him wouldn’t cower and beg for mercy; as long as he wasn’t dead, he could still put up some resistance.
He said, “Why not kill me? Seems like you still fear the power behind us Dongwei. Let me tell you, if you kill me, Dongwei surely won’t let you off.”
“Save your breath; let’s settle this when we meet again. Killing you is of no concern to me.”
Lin Nuo said disdainfully, then walked over to Luo Xiaoxue, handing her the dagger:
“Princess, he can’t move now. Please take care of him.”
Different from last time, last time Lin Nuo acted like a preacher, urging Luo Xiaoxue to kill while she was afraid, and he was a strong man instigating a weak one. Now, he was merely a servant respectfully offering a weapon to the princess.
He felt sick saying “your highness,” but playing the role fully was very necessary.
“Alright, thank you.”
Luo Xiaoxue accepted the dagger from Lin Nuo and moved toward the Dongwei soldier.
Having been through much in recent days, her mental fortitude was no longer what it used to be. She had once hesitated to kill a Dongwei soldier but was now unafraid.
They were a malignant tumor of Puhan and must be eradicated.
Luo Xiaoxue stood before the Dongwei soldier, raising the dagger in her hand.
The Dongwei soldier was alarmed; this woman, like a warrior on the battlefield, had eyes filled with murderous intent, burning with fierce anger.
Her cold expression seemed to scorn him.
“You want to kill me, Dongwei will not spare your life.”
“Then we’ll eliminate Dongwei.”
Luo Xiaoxue spoke fiercely, more determined than ever, finally bringing the blade down.
“No, no!”
The Dongwei soldier screamed in despair, yet couldn’t escape the clutches of death. Ultimately, the dagger struck down, blood splattered, and the Dongwei soldier breathed his last.
Luo Xiaoxue didn’t even blink, seemingly indifferent, viewing it as commonplace.
She was no longer the little girl who was once oppressed by Dongwei; she would inevitably fight back, and this path of resistance would be paved with one Dongwei corpse after another.