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In the Yushan Kingdom, the Red Robe Sect's branch typically delivers secret letters to taverns through farmers or beggars, rather than sending someone openly, as that would be tantamount to a death sentence.
The content of this letter was primarily to alert Lu Chen, subtly hinting at an assassination plot.
Yes, an assassination, possibly involving some Qi Gong Masters or even Yin Masters.
"Who wants to assassinate me?"
Lu Chen lit the letter on the oil lamp until it turned to ashes. Sun Zizhao might have enemies plotting against him, which posed a threat to Lu Chen as well.
However, what puzzled Lu Chen was which faction was scheming against him. Moreover, how did this information leak out to Sun Zizhao?
This matter weighed heavily on Lu Chen's mind. Sun Zizhao, living alone in Yuyang City, was not afraid of assassination; instead, he took the time to inform Lu Chen, indicating the importance of this news.
It's easier to dodge an open attack than to guard against a hidden one. If someone truly intended to assassinate him, there would be no way to prevent it; he could only act cautiously and avoid falling into traps.
Lu Chen pursed his lips. Besides warning him to be vigilant, Sun Zizhao's letter also mentioned that there were some leads regarding the treasures from the former Han Dynasty court's treasury, urging Lu Chen to keep an eye on them.
Those treasures had been acquired by the Steppe People who entered the capital long ago and had not been mentioned for nearly a century. It was surprising that they had resurfaced recently.
With the secret letter burned completely, leaving no trace behind, Lu Chen dusted off his clothes and sat upright under the oil lamp, deep in thought.
It was already deep winter; the mundane days passed quickly, and before he knew it, it was almost New Year's Eve.
The New Year was approaching, marking the last day of the year and a festive occasion.
Reflecting on last year's New Year, Lu Chen had still been a servant in Han Wangfu. While his master’s family celebrated joyfully in the front yard, Lu Chen isolated himself in the back courtyard of that inconspicuous house, sleeping and living a mundane life.
In just a year, the environment has changed significantly. At least he is no longer a servant; he has completely transformed into a proper disciple of the Five Element Sect, with a name and position, also serving as the Red Robe Sect Leader. His influence is vast and cannot be underestimated.
Inside the Empty Mountain Cave, Lu Chen sat alone at a desk, reading a scroll under the oil lamp. Occasionally, he would pick up a brush and write on rice paper, resembling a young scholar.
As dusk fell, Lu Chen was the only one present; Old Mu and Lian Dashuang had gone to help at the tavern. Business was particularly bustling there during the New Year, with nearly every seat occupied.
With just the Lian couple and a few cooks, they were overwhelmed. Old Mu and Lian Dashuang were sent over; even then, their numbers were barely sufficient, and they were busy to the point of exhaustion.
Alone in the cave, it felt somewhat empty and quiet.
Suddenly, a cold breeze swept in, causing the flame of the oil lamp to flicker. The burning wick soaked in fragrant oil emitted crackling sounds.
Lu Chen straightened up, gently placing the scroll down and looking outside the cave. All he saw was darkness; nothing was visible except for the sound of wind rustling.
"The good do not come; those who come are not good. What is meant to arrive will still come. Since you are here, why hide?"
Lu Chen picked up the scroll again and continued reading by the dim light of the lamp while softly speaking toward the entrance of the cave.
"Not bad; you have some composure!"
Just after Lu Chen finished speaking, a female voice came from outside. There were also faint footsteps and a sound that resembled brushing against the wall.
Lu Chen looked up to see a beautiful girl in a blue robe entering slowly while supporting herself against the wall. The earlier sound was indeed made by her as she brushed against it.
"Are you here to assassinate me?" Lu Chen took a deep breath and asked the approaching Blind Girl.
The Blind Girl smiled coldly, standing firm at the entrance as she withdrew her hand from the wall and grasped the sword at her waist.
"Indeed, given your intelligence network, you must have anticipated this, just not that I would appear at the year's end."
As expected, the Blind Girl's words confirmed Lu Chen's suspicions; this Blind Girl was here to assassinate him.
She referred to Sun Zizhao's intelligence network, linking Lu Chen and Sun Zizhao together.
This Blind Girl was the one who entered the Five Element Sect alongside Lu Chen; her joining the sect was certainly not a coincidence. But why she wanted to assassinate Lu Chen was something only she knew.
She must have received her orders several months ago but had been holding back until now.
Lu Chen felt a sense of pity; this Blind Girl walked unsteadily, needing to lean against the wall to enter his Cave, as if she might collapse at any moment, yet she had the courage to come and kill him.
Lu Chen did not intend to underestimate her; this Blind Girl's Qigong cultivation was no simple matter. Her bravery alone was not to be dismissed. Perhaps she had deliberately acted in a way to mislead Lu Chen, hoping he would let his guard down and fall victim to her attack, but she had underestimated him too much.
"What makes you think you can kill me?" Lu Chen asked curiously. The courage of this Blind Girl astonished him.
The Blind Girl smiled faintly and said, "In our line of work, we never retreat without a fight. Even if it means attempting to assassinate the Great Zhou Emperor, how would we know unless we try?"
"Are you a professional assassin?" Lu Chen inquired.
The Blind Girl nodded and replied, "I used to be, then I wasn't, and now I am again. Once I kill you, I won't be anymore."
Her words seemed to carry a deeper meaning, and she maintained a faintly grim smile on her face, a strange expression.
Lu Chen fell silent for a moment. Since she was a professional assassin, she must have some code of ethics. Although she kept talking to him, he doubted he could extract any useful information from her.
Even now, he couldn't understand why it was this Blind Girl who was sent to assassinate him instead of someone else.
"We should go out and settle this. The back mountain is spacious, and it's not good to be in the way here, especially if I damage my belongings," Lu Chen said, raising his head with a shy smile directed at the Blind Girl. His tone was somewhat playful, almost like a plea.
"Since you have such a refined interest, I might as well accompany you. I'll wait for you at the back mountain," the Blind Girl replied before walking out alone.
After a while, Lu Chen stood up, recalling the Blind Girl's sword. She must be a master swordsman, he thought, and sighed to himself, "It's a pity that my Tidal Sword Technique hasn't reached a proficient level yet."
Lu Chen exited the Empty Mountain Cave and walked step by step toward the back mountain. He had traversed this path many times and was more familiar with it than anyone else. Before long, he arrived at the spot where a young girl stood quietly, motionless.
"I'll make my move!"
The Blind Girl declared, drawing her sword and attacking with a sharp cry.
Lu Chen lightly dodged her first wave of attacks and remarked, "You're quite strange. You deliberately alert me before launching an assassination and even announce your moves during combat. Are you going easy on me?"
The Blind Girl did not respond, her attacks growing fiercer with each wave. In the blink of an eye, Lu Chen found himself enveloped by her sword shadows, forced to evade continuously.
With one strike pressing down on Lu Chen, she swiftly countered with a horizontal slash. Lu Chen felt a tremor in his flesh as he saw a flash of black light; the uniquely shaped Moon King's Blade was already summoned, forcefully deflecting the Blind Girl's sword.
The tip of her sword bounced back, causing the Blind Girl to involuntarily retreat several steps due to the powerful recoil transmitted through their blades.
"Because I know I can't kill you, I have no choice. You're really strong. They sent me to carry out an assassination just to send me to my death," the Blind Girl said with a hint of sadness and resignation in her voice.
However, she showed no signs of stopping. With a flick of her wrist, she unleashed two dazzling Sword Flowers and flashed forward once more.
Her swordsmanship was impressive; her movements resembled delicate carvings. If she truly intended to carry out an assassination, emerging suddenly from within a crowd would surely put her target in grave danger.
Yet her choice not to strike when there were many people around was wise because this place belonged to the Five Element Sect. Attempting an assassination during a gathering of the Five Element Sect would have virtually no chance of success.
Upon seeing her sword techniques, which flowed like water and struck with the speed of a whirlwind, Lu Chen already had a rough idea in his mind.
The sword moves of the Blind Girl had already been unleashed. Lu Chen swung his arm, the cold light flashing on his Dual Blades. One blade was held normally while the other was reversed, providing both offense and defense. His Flesh spun violently, like a rolling drum, slashing towards the Blind Girl.
The Blind Girl's long sword flicked upward, and her Flesh leaped high into the air, emitting light sounds of "hm hm ha ha." The tip of her sword darted like a flower being pruned, quick and fierce, targeting every opening with precise thrusts.
Lu Chen paused for a moment, then swiftly turned his Flesh, driving his Dual Blades forward with a Whirlwind Slash. His powerful legs stomped deeply into the ground, creating deep pits.
Seeing this, the Blind Girl's delicate brows raised slightly. She quickly flicked her long sword, which whipped through the air like a soft whip, striking fiercely at Lu Chen.
However, Lu Chen's offensive was too fierce; she could not withstand the domineering techniques of Moon King's Blade. After just two exchanges, she was forced to retreat.
"Your Flower Carving Sword Technique is quite impressive," Lu Chen remarked as he executed a Venomous Dragon Drill. His Dual Blades crossed as they aimed to strangle the Blind Girl while he spoke.
"Oh?" The Blind Girl exclaimed in surprise, not expecting that her sword techniques would be seen through by Lu Chen. She had no time for more words as Lu Chen's Dual Blades became increasingly ferocious, like a man-eating tiger, fierce and unstoppable with the force of thunder.
Lu Chen had just discerned the origins of her sword techniques from the Blind Girl's moves; this particular style was called Flower Carving Sword.
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