Chapter 47

On the night they arrived at the Capital Suburb Villa, everyone rested well, but only Tian Guangguang, whose lightness skill was exceptional, was busy sneaking into Jingcheng in the middle of the night to gather information.

Translation: On the night they arrived at the Capital Suburb Villa, everyone rested well; only Tian Guangguang, whose lightness skill was exceptional, was busy, sneaking into Jingcheng in the middle of the night to gather information.

On the night they arrived at the Capital Suburb Villa, everyone rested well; only Tian Guangguang, whose lightness skill was exceptional, was busy sneaking into Jingcheng in the middle of the night to gather information.

The next morning, Shen Tianxing began making arrangements; the 500 assault troops would serve as the main force of the frontal assault for this rescue. Just imagine, 500 commanders of a thousand each, each able to fight a hundred, is absolutely no problem.

Translation: Early the next morning, Shen Tianxing began making arrangements; the 500 assault troops would serve as the main force of the frontal assault for this rescue, just imagine—500 commanders of a thousand each, each able to fight a hundred, is absolutely no problem.

The 500 assault troops will serve as the main force of the frontal assault for this rescue. Just imagine, 500 commanders of a thousand each, each able to fight a hundred, is absolutely no problem.

Of course, that's just talk; unless they have overwhelming strength, 500 third-rank martial artists cannot stir up much of a storm when surrounded by tens of thousands or several tens of thousands of enemy troops.

Translation: Of course, that's just talk; unless there is overwhelming strength, in the situation of being surrounded by tens of thousands or even tens of thousands of enemy troops, 500 third-rank martial artists cannot stir up much of a storm.

With overwhelming strength, even tens of thousands or several tens of thousands of enemy troops cannot stir up much of a storm against 500 third-rank martial artists.

"According to our previous plan, we can act tonight, after all, in three days the new emperor will be enthroned, and the defenses of Jingcheng will surely become even stricter; even if we escape through a tunnel, it may not be safe."

Translation: "According to our previous plan, we can act tonight, because in three days the new emperor will be enthroned, and the defenses of Jingcheng will surely become even stricter; even if we escape through a tunnel, it may not be safe."

The new emperor's defenders in Jingcheng escaped through a tunnel.

Shen Tianxing said that those discussing the matter in the room were Yang Hongyue, Zhao Lingfei, and Qin Mingyue; everyone else only needed to obey orders.

Translation: Shen Tianxing said that those discussing the matter in the room were Yang Hongyue, Zhao Lingfei, and Qin Mingyue; everyone else only needed to obey orders.

Those who spoke up, discussing the matter in the room, were...

"What you said is correct; this indeed calls for caution, tonight's operation is fine, but the person you sent out last night hasn't returned yet, and we don't know what the situation is inside Jingcheng now."

Translation: "You're right, we should indeed be more careful; tonight's action is fine, but the person you sent out last night hasn't returned yet, and we don't know what the situation is inside Jingcheng now."

The person you sent out last night still hasn't returned. What is the situation inside Jingcheng now?

"The news has come back: all members of the Yang family are now in Tianlao, and other civil and military officials in the imperial court who do not recognize Sun Zhongquan are also imprisoned in Tianlao."

Translation: "The news has come back: all members of the Yang family are now in Tianlao, and other civil and military officials in the imperial court who do not recognize Sun Zhongquan are also imprisoned in Tianlao."

「The news has come back: all members of the Yang family are now in Tianlao, and other civil and military officials in the imperial court who do not recognize Sun Zhongquan are also imprisoned in Tianlao。」

The Minister of War also mobilized five thousand imperial guards, completely sealing off the Tianlao prison, patrolling day and night; earlier, several groups had tried to enter the prison to rescue people, but they all died in a hail of arrows.

Translation: The Minister of War also mobilized five thousand imperial guards, completely sealing off Tianlao, with day and night patrols; previously it seemed several groups tried to enter Tianlao to rescue, but all died in a hail of arrows.

The Minister of War's five thousand imperial guards were completely sealed off, and several groups of them died in a hail of arrows.

Someone managed to break in, but instead of rescuing anyone they only retrieved corpses, which were buried in the Luanza Gang; in the past month and a half at least several hundred have died, making it extremely dangerous, so a frontal assault to rescue General Yang is best avoided.

Translation: Someone managed to break in, but instead of rescuing anyone, they only retrieved corpses, which were buried in Luanzang Gang; in the past month and a half at least several hundred have died—it's extremely dangerous, so a frontal assault to rescue General Yang is best avoided.

Instead of rescuing anyone, they only retrieved corpses, which were buried in Luanzang Gang. In the past month and a half, at least several hundred have died; a frontal assault to rescue General Yang is best avoided.

Although Yang Hongyue didn't understand how Shen Tianxing had received the news when no one had returned, since it was confirmed she could not retreat.

Translation: Although Yang Hongyue didn't understand how Shen Tianxing had received the news when no one had returned, since it was confirmed, she could not retreat.

Although she didn't understand how Shen Tianxing had received the news when no one had returned, since it was confirmed, she could not retreat.

"If I don't go, how can I cover you? If I don't appear, Sun Zhongquan will surely not believe it; only our this wave of frontal assault rescuers will keep the guards inside Tianlao from relaxing."

Translation: "If I don't go, how can I cover you? If I don't appear, Sun Zhongquan will surely not believe it; only our this wave of frontal assault rescuers will make the guards inside Tianlao not relax."

If I don't appear, Sun Zhongquan will surely not believe it; only our this wave of frontal assault rescuers will keep the guards inside Tianlao from relaxing.

Yang Hongyue's persistence was something Shen Tianxing had anticipated, but this is also an excellent opportunity to boost favorability, killing value, and martial arts experience.

Translation: Yang Hongyue's insistence was something Shen Tianxing had already anticipated, but this is also an excellent opportunity to boost favorability, killing value, and martial arts experience.

boost favorability, killing value, and martial arts experience.

Although the troops summoned by the system can kill enemies and Shen Tianxing can gain killing value from them, there is no double effect and they grant no martial arts experience, so it's still reliable for him to go into battle himself.

Translation: Even though the troops summoned by the system can kill enemies and Shen Tianxing can gain killing value from them, there is no double effect, and they grant no martial arts experience, so it's still reliable for him to go into battle himself.

The troops summoned by the system can kill enemies, and Shen Tianxing can also gain killing value, but there is no double effect and they grant no martial arts experience; therefore, it's still reliable for him to go into battle himself.

"Since General Yang insists, I'll go with him; after all, this 'Son-Killer's Enemy' of mine also needs to show up, otherwise I'd be suspected just the same."

Translation: "Since General Yang insists, I'll go with him; after all, this 'Son-Killer's Enemy' of mine also needs to show up, otherwise I'd be suspected just the same."

this 'Son-Killer's Enemy' of mine.

Yang Hongyue remained silent; emotionally she didn't want Shen Tianxing to accompany her, but as she and Shen Tianxing had said, if the two of them weren't present, the performance wouldn't be perfect, and without perfection it would be hard to rescue anyone.

Translation: Yang Hongyue remained silent; emotionally, she didn't want Shen Tianxing to accompany her, but as she and Shen Tianxing had said, if the two of them weren't present, the performance wouldn't be perfect, and without perfection it would be hard to rescue anyone.

Emotionally, she didn't want Shen Tianxing to accompany her, but as she and Shen Tianxing had said, if the two of them weren't present, the performance wouldn't be perfect, and without perfection it would be hard to rescue anyone.

"Then it's settled; as long as we come back alive and rescue my family, what I said last night counts."

Translation: "Then it's decided; as long as we come back alive and rescue my family, what I said last night counts."

As long as we come back alive and rescue my family, what I said last night counts.

Shen Tianxing laughed, Yang Hongyue gave him a sideways glance, and everyone else looked bewildered; no one knew what he had said the previous night.

Translation: Shen Tianxing laughed, Yang Hongyue gave him a sideways glance, and everyone else looked bewildered—no one knew what he had said the previous night.

She gave him a sideways glance, looking bewildered; no one knew what he had said the previous night.

"Assassin Night Curtain has been detected in the villa; please, Host, heighten your vigilance."

Translation: "An Assassin Night Curtain has been detected in the villa; please, Host, heighten your vigilance."

Assassin Night Curtain, in the villa: please, Host, heighten your vigilance.

The voice of the Red Clothes sounded, and Shen Tianxing was also somewhat surprised; he really didn't expect the Assassin Night Curtain to appear in broad daylight, and the name of this thing is not right.

Translation: Hong Yi's voice sounded, and Shen Tianxing was also somewhat surprised; he really didn't expect an Assassin Night Curtain to appear in broad daylight, and the name of this thing is not right.

And the name of this thing is not right.

"Lock onto the opponent's position and have Qiao Yinxiang deal with him."

Translation: "Lock onto his position and let Qiao Yinxiang deal with him."

"No, why don't you do it yourself? If Qiao Yinxiang accidentally kills the person, you won't be able to complete this mission."

Translation: "No, won't you do it yourself? If Qiao Yinxiang accidentally kills him, your mission won't be completed."

The Red Clothes laughed and asked, a hint of playfulness flashing in Shen Tianxing's eyes.

Translation: Hong Yi asked with a smile, and a hint of playfulness flashed in Shen Tianxing's eyes.

"Can't you instead order him not to use lethal force? Just injure the person and let them escape."

Translation: "Can't you just order him not to deliver a killing blow? Just wound him and let him escape."

"So you're pulling this stunt, interesting—are you playing lights-out black? Aren't you afraid of getting yourself killed?"

Translation: "You're just playing this trick, interesting—playing lights-out black, right? Aren't you afraid you'll end up playing yourself to death?"

playing lights-out black.

The Red Clothes seemed to already know Shen Tianxing's thoughts, deliberately teasing him, but Shen Tianxing didn't bother to explain further; anyway, for this plan to succeed they had to do it this way.

Translation: Hong Yi seemed to already know Shen Tianxing's intention, deliberately teasing him, and Shen Tianxing didn't bother to explain further; anyway, for this plan to succeed, we must do it this way.

Soon a loud bang came from outside; Shen Tianxing rushed out first, with Yang Hongyue and the others following closely. Upon reaching the courtyard they saw a black-clad person hanging in a sunken pit, and a middle-aged man wearing a hat stood on the wall above.

Translation: Soon a loud bang came from outside; Shen Tianxing rushed out first, with Yang Hongyue and the others closely following. Upon reaching the courtyard, they saw a black-clad person hanging in a sunken pit, while a middle-aged man wearing a hat stood on the wall above.

A black-clad person hangs in a sunken pit, while a middle-aged man wearing a hat stands on the wall above.

"I didn't expect you to have such an expert by your side, nor that he could detect me, but this will be the only time; next time I'll surely kill you without a trace."

Translation: "I didn't expect you to have such an expert by your side, nor that he could detect me—but this will be the only time; next time I will surely kill you without anyone knowing."

The black-clad person angrily said that, then flung a smoke bomb; as the smoke cleared, the person vanished without a trace.

Translation: The black-clad man spoke angrily, then flung out a smoke bomb; as the smoke dispersed, he vanished without a trace.

"The one up there is a ninth-rank expert; the wounded one is probably also close to ninth rank. He came to kill you—could he have been sent by Sun Zhongquan? If so, wouldn't our previous plans have been exposed to him?"

Translation: "That one above is a ninth-rank expert; the wounded one is probably also close to ninth rank. He came to kill you—could he have been sent by Sun Zhongquan? If so, wouldn't our previous plans have been revealed to him?"

The wounded one is probably also close to ninth rank, isn't he?

Yang Hongyue's face looked extremely grim, while Shen Tianxing just smiled indifferently.

Translation: Yang Hongyue's face turned extremely grim, while Shen Tianxing just laughed indifferently.

"Don't worry, he was injured by my men as soon as he appeared, so he couldn't have heard our plans; still, this place has been exposed, but that's fine—after we rescue the people we just won't come back here, and I have a backup plan."

Translation: "Don't worry, he was wounded by my men as soon as he appeared, so he couldn't have heard our plans; this place is exposed, but it's fine—after we rescue the people, we just won't come back here, and I have a backup plan."

Yang Hongyue breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that, inexplicably feeling a strange trust in Shen Tianxing, and only then did she realize that Qiao Yinxiang, this ninth-rank expert, was Shen Tianxing's man.

Translation: After hearing that, Yang Hongyue breathed a sigh of relief; for some reason she felt an inexplicable trust in Shen Tianxing, and only then did she realize that Qiao Yinxiang, this ninth-rank expert, was Shen Tianxing's man.

"Let me introduce you: this is one of my family's ninth-rank experts; I call him Uncle Qiao, and you can address him the same way."

Translation: "Let me introduce him: he is one of my family's ninth-rank experts; I call him Uncle Qiao, and you can address him the same way."

I call him Uncle Qiao; you can address him the same way.

Shen Tianxing knew Yang Hongyue was shocked, and laughed as he gave a brief introduction.

Translation: Shen Tianxing knew Yang Hongyue was shocked, and laughed as he gave a brief introduction.

Qiao Yinxiang also descended from the wall using lightness skill, and Yang Hongyue hurriedly bowed respectfully with clasped hands.

Translation: Qiao Yinxiang also descended from the wall using lightness skill, and Yang Hongyue hurriedly bowed respectfully with clasped hands.

"Hongyue greets you, senior."

Translation: "Hongyue greets you, senior."

Hongyue greets you, senior.

"No need for formalities; you are the young master's beloved, and in the future you will also be the young master's mother—if you don't mind, just address him as the young master does."

Translation: "No need for formalities; you are the young master's beloved, and in the future you will also be the young master's mother; if you don't mind, just address him as the young master does."

The young master's beloved will in the future also be the young master's mother; if you don't mind, just address him as the young master does.

Yang Hongyue's face flushed slightly upon hearing this; she wanted to deny something but ultimately just nodded.

Translation: Yang Hongyue's face flushed slightly; she wanted to deny something, but in the end she just nodded.

"Hongyue greets Uncle Qiao."

Translation: "Hongyue greets Uncle Qiao."

Qiao Yinxiang laughed, nodded, then flashed his body and vanished without a trace using lightness skill.

Translation: Qiao Yinxiang smiled and nodded, then his form flickered as he used lightness skill to vanish without a trace.

"Your status in the Shen family must be high, right? They call you Young Master—you aren't the future heir of the Shen family, are you? If so, what exactly is your purpose?"

Translation: "Your status in the Shen family must be high, since they call you Young Master; you aren't the future heir of the Shen family, are you? If so, what exactly is your purpose?"

They call you Young Master; you aren't the future heir of the Shen family, are you? If so, what exactly is your purpose?

"With such a status, you should return to the family; why would you want to become a soldier? Being a young master in your family also means endless wealth and honor, so you'd better give me a reasonable explanation."

Translation: "With such status, you should return to the family; why would you want to come and serve as a soldier? Being a Young Master in your family also means endless wealth and honor—you'd better give me a reasonable explanation."

Facing Yang Yuehong's questioning, Shen Tianxing had already prepared.

Translation: Facing Yang Yuehong's questioning, Shen Tianxing had already prepared.

Yang Yuehong

"Didn't I say? I grew up in Yunshan Village from childhood, given training by the family; originally, after passing the family trial I was supposed to return to the family, but I chose to stay because wherever General Yang is, that's where I want to be."

Translation: "Didn't I say? I grew up in Yunshan Village from childhood, it's a tempering given by the family; originally, after passing the family's test, I was supposed to return to the family, but I chose to stay because wherever General Yang is, that's where I want to be."

"If General Yang insists on asking what my purpose is, then my purpose is clear: it's you; seeing General Yang on the battlefield, I fell for him."

Translation: "If General Yang insists on asking what my purpose is, then it's clear: it's you; seeing General Yang on the battlefield, I fell for him."

"I want General Yang to marry me; of course this is only my current purpose, and although future purposes remain unknown, this one will not change."

Translation: "I want General Yang to marry me; of course this is only my current purpose—future purposes are still unknown—but this will not change."

Yang Hongyue's heart pounded uncontrollably; at that moment she didn't know what to say, she held back for a long while, then put on an angry facade, left three words, and quickly turned and left.

Translation: Yang Hongyue's heart pounded uncontrollably; at that moment she didn't know what to say, she held it in for a long while, then put on an angry facade, left three words, and hurried away.

left three words

You have no shame!