Chapter 678: She Learned a Dirty Trick

Chapter 678: She Learned a Dirty Trick

Lin Nuo spotted Luo Yi again; wherever there was a princess, there she was. He thought to let her play the princess for once.

The subordinates treated her with utmost respect and politeness; if she donned the dress from the last negotiation with the rebels, she truly resembled a princess.

After being a toady for too long, one eventually exudes a princess’s aura.

Confirming that the scout was dead, Lin Nuo approached, moving ever closer to the Royal Guards’ camp.

The scout was dead, but not completely. There lay a scout’s corpse on the ground, but the scout had entered the Royal Guards’ camp looking like a ghost.

It must have been the original that bit the dust; the counterfeit slipped in.

There surely was going to be big action.

Lin Nuo hid on the side, quietly observing to see what would unfold.

It was just the usual vendettas and blood feuds.

He was unsure if the Great威罗依 would perish; without a god-level beast, she was unlikely to be harmed.

The scout ventured inside; he had a token and badge, so the guards allowed him passage.

Luo Xiaoxue met with the scout, and at first, she sensed nothing amiss.

She asked, “Did you inform them?”

The scout nodded, indicating completion of his task.

“Mm, good job; you did well. Here, this is your reward.”

Luo Xiaoxue took out a money pouch and handed it to the returning scout.

The scout feigned modesty, refusing, “I can’t accept Lady Luo’s reward.”

In the military, Luo Xiaoxue was known as Luo Yi, and Han Xiao was Princess Luo Xiaoxue, an established consensus.

“Military rewards and punishments are clear; take it. If you do well, there will be more rewards later.”

Luo Xiaoxue insisted, and though the scout rebutted once, he ultimately accepted the money pouch as per her wishes.

It was a normal reward, without any issues; Luo Yi looked just like a supportive superior.

However, this pouch harbored a secret. Inside, while there were coins, there were also other things.

As Luo Xiaoxue released her grip, a cloud of powder burst forth from the pouch, scattering towards the scout’s face.

What an unexpected turn; the scout never anticipated Luo Yi would pull such a stunt! The pouch concealed its own trickery.

The pouch was aimed at the scout, and the powder spread quickly; he hadn’t a chance to dodge—it hit him right in the face.

This was shocking; one wouldn’t suspect such a sweet, innocent girl would do something so devious.

Moreover, the military touted virtues of uprightness, yet this female leader took the lead in playing dirty, hiding things within the coins to throw at someone’s face.

Everyone was extremely surprised—what happened? Why did Luo Yi use such malicious methods on the scout?

Was there a backstory? Some deep-seated grudge?

Luo Xiaoxue was originally an open and upright person, not one to resort to tricks, but having followed Lin Nuo, she learned this tactic.

To counter violence with violence, one must play dirty against dirty people; mere talk of virtue would lead to disaster, allowing villains to take advantage.

Lin the Hero was revered by all, and no one would scrutinize the so-called dirty tricks—everything was only to promote justice.

Luo Xiaoxue wasn’t idle; seeing the powder hit the scout’s eyes was a golden opportunity, she rushed to suppress the scout.

But the scout wasn’t easy prey; at first, he didn’t realize Luo Xiaoxue’s treachery, but he responded quickly. Even though his eyes were blinded by powder, he could still gauge Luo Xiaoxue’s movements through breath and sensation.

He dodged.

The scout stepped back, Luo Xiaoxue missed her strike; her trickery wasn’t as fluid as she hoped, and the scout was faster in response.

“Everyone, catch him!” Luo Xiaoxue shouted the order, while others remained clueless about what was happening, as their leader issued a capture order on the returning scout.

Regardless, they would capture him first and ask questions later.

The Royal Guards obeyed; one by one, they drew swords and brandished guns, swarming towards the scout, trying their utmost to apprehend him.

The scout, however, possessed great skills and showed no fear of the advancing guards. With a wave of his hand, a whirlwind erupted, forcing the guards back and preventing them from closing in.

Originally planning to infiltrate and gather intelligence, now exposed, retreat was the only option.

Having a plan to infiltrate naturally meant there was also an escape plan; the scout had prepared smoke bombs, taking advantage of the guards’ small numbers to flee.

Bang!

The smoke bomb hit the ground, exploding into a thick cloud, obscuring everyone’s vision.

Retreat!

The scout could barely see but was determined to find his way out based on his instincts and sensations, preparing to break through the guards surrounding him.

The initial phase went rather smoothly, but Luo Xiaoxue, remarkably agile even in the smoke, seemed to know his every move, pursuing him relentlessly.

Luo Xiaoxue had specifically donned an eye mask, prepared for smoke bombs.

The two collided in the smoke, the scout typically superior, yet blinded and weakened by lack of sight, he fell to Luo Xiaoxue’s strike after a few exchanges.

Outmatched, he hurriedly retreated.

But as he ran backward, Luo Xiaoxue chased closely; there was no way to shake her off, and he suffered more hits, spitting blood.

Lin Nuo and his ladybug were stunned—when did Luo Yi become so sinister? Faking a reward, then using the pouch to spray powder.

What happened to promoting justice? Now resorting to dirty tricks, ugh!

In a midst of thick smoke, he couldn’t see what was happening; theoretically, that scout should have darted out after tossing the smoke bomb, yet he saw nothing.

Luo Yi only needed one move—Great威天龙—to defeat him. He failed the moment he entered; dying inside was humiliation.

Speaking of which, where was the princess puppet?

With such chaos in the army, she should be surfacing soon.

At this moment, Lin Nuo spotted a veiled young lady emerging from the camp, holding a sharp sword, charging into the smoke.

Was it her?

He noticed her piercing eyes, regal demeanor, and rapid agility—she embodied the image of a princess.

It had to be her.

In the midst of the chaos, he would sneak up, pull off her veil, and see who she was.

Before that, he’d better disguise himself first.

He darkened his face and covered it with a cloth, ensuring he would remain unrecognized.

Alright, that’s about it—sneaking in and out of a crowd of soldiers to unveil the princess puppet was no big deal for him.

At this moment, others were monitoring the situation as well.

“Didn’t expect him to expose himself so quickly; go save him, we mustn’t let him reveal our secrets.”

With that, several black-clothed men emerged from the underbrush, all tightly wrapped, their faces covered. They charged straight into the camp, having a backup plan to rescue the scout on-site.

These individuals moved with incredible speed, swiftly infiltrating, tossing more smoke bombs into the fray, further clouding visibility, prompting the Royal Guards to disperse the fog.

These men executed a swift rescue, buying time for their companion to breathe.

Mission accomplished; retreat!

Meanwhile, Lin Nuo also rushed over; he had his eyes on the princess puppet. It was a rare opportunity to unveil her veil and see who she was.

However, the outcome wasn’t favorable, as he encountered them head-on.

“Who is this? Are they one of ours?”

“Unclear; why are they masked?”

“No, the lord gave no orders for others; they must be planning to deceive us.”

They were unstoppable; regardless of anyone in their path, they would strike without hesitation, immediately launching an assault on him.

Lin Nuo was on his way, crashing into this group, facing a barrage of fists and hidden weapons, as they truly intended to beat him to death.