Chapter 52: Spring Literary Assembly 5

Bang!

As the headless corpse fell, the black-clad person looked toward the direction the three had gone, showing no reaction.

"If it weren't for this forced intrusion, but entering here with my true identity, the situation would have been completely different," the black-clad person said helplessly.

This black-clad person is naturally Yan Buji, who has been lurking in Yingchun Gu; after lying in wait here, he finally found the person he sought!

Zhang Xungui!

This guy who looks like a frail scholar turns out to be the final result of Yan Buji's twenty-year scheme—truly unexpected.

What's more unexpected is that even if Yan Buji knew the person he sought would appear at today's Spring Literary Assembly, he never imagined that person would be the Commandery Princess's attendant!

"Soon, soon, Zhang Xungui, everything you have will eventually be mine!"

Yan Buji gave a cold snort; even if his prior preparations were unavailable, he could still rely on his martial prowess to seize him!

Anyone who stands in my way must die!

Elsewhere.

The three who fled did not choose a conspicuous departure, for they knew Liu Feng could not stop that thief.

"Gui Gui, tell me honestly—do you know that thief?" Zhang Yirong asked, looking at the dejected Zhang Xungui.

Zhang Xungui's eyes widened, feeling both indignant and helpless as he said: 'Commandery Princess, I've lived in the prince's mansion since childhood—how could I possibly know that thief?!'

"But if the thief wasn't after me, and Dieer has been my personal guard all these years without leaving my side, then besides you... could it be that your parents have a grudge against him?"

I!!

I damn well have no parents in this world—how could that be possible?

But Zhang Xungui also didn't know why that person would target him—could it be because....

My identity?!

Impossible—I've never told anyone about this, not even the prince who brought me into the mansion; it must be because of that thing on me!

Thinking this through, Zhang Xungui suddenly realized something.

He held a pitch-black wooden stick in his chest, as if some old geezer resided within it—could the thief be after this thing?

But how could he...

Speaking of which, Zhang Xungui still remembers... not exactly childhood, but after arriving in this world and possessing that child's body, he happened to pick up this thing.

At first Zhang Xungui thought it was just a toy, but over the years he kept hearing the words 'Yingchun' in his mind, so he believed this object must have an extraordinary origin.

As for the original soul of this body, Zhang Xungui gained no memories; judging by experience, could he have possessed a corpse?

It's not impossible, after all—such transmigration is far too common.

Zhang Xungui pondered for a long time, truly unable to tell whether he was being targeted because of that black wooden stick, but now is not the time to discuss it.

The fighting sounds from behind ceased, and Zhang Yirong's expression changed:

"Run, hide in the valley—I reckon he wouldn't dare massacre openly in broad daylight; otherwise, the entire Earth Dao would have no place for him to hide!!"

While speaking, Zhang Yirong actually took off her clothes; Dieer beside her quickly handed her another set of casual attire, then pulled down the sash on her own outfit, and in an instant Dieer's clothes also became casual wear.

Zhang Xungui's face twitched, and he blurted, 'What a great partner!'

Beautiful girl transforms!

The movements were a bit cringe.

"Commandery Princess, what about me?"

"Just cover your face and hurry into the crowd from here!"

"Oh...."

Zhang Xungui pursed his lips, but since his life was at stake he didn't dare complain.

Just as the scholars wondered what commotion was happening behind them, several elders on the high platform suddenly changed expression.

"What commotion?!!"

"It sounds like it's coming from the Commandery Princess's side!"

"Oh no! Quickly summon the soldiers...."

Pfft!

To everyone's surprise, a black-clad figure suddenly appeared, like a ghost, and slaughtered everyone on the high platform, blood spilling everywhere.

"Ahhhhh!!"

"He's killing people!!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I didn't come here to start a massacre; those who are sensible should stay still, or else...."

Seeing a few scholars panic and try to flee, Yan Buji immediately shot forward like an arrow piercing the air, landing before them and cutting them down!

The scholars present were instantly shocked and dismayed; a person of integrity stood up and questioned:

"Who exactly are you? Dare you attack the Spring Literary Assembly?!!"

"I have no time to listen to your nonsense, Commandery Princess of Fengcheng—hand over Zhang Xungui, and you may leave this place."

Yan Buji turned his head; having long noticed those three, he was not in a hurry and said with a cold smile:

Zhang Yirong's expression shifted; she hadn't expected that even after changing clothes in the crowd and using some unorthodox methods to disrupt sight and scent, the opponent could still see through it at a glance, and she silently thought, 'Not good.'

But as long as she could hold out until the offerings arrive....

Lingyan in the crowd already had weak legs, her face pale as she sat on the ground.

Beside him, Master Zhong frowned, feeling he had seen this person somewhere before, and couldn't help asking:

"Miss, this audacious thief...."

"Don't speak, first assess the situation!" Lingyan's mind instantly went into turmoil; she never imagined Yan Buji would truly dare to commit an unpardonable act by killing at the Spring Literary Assembly, let alone that he would disregard the Commandery Princess and even threaten her to hand over Zhang Xungui.

All along, that fair-skinned lad must be his target?

Zhang Yirong stepped forward, pulled down the veil on her face, and demanded: 'Who are you? Do you have a grudge against Zhang Xungui?'

"Commandery Princess, I don't have time to waste with you. Within three breaths, if you don't hand over the person, you die! Three, two....."

"Xungui, run! Dieer, up!"

"Zhang Yirong could see that the other side already intended to attack, but by the time she shouted, it was already too late."

"Yan Buji rushed forward, seeing that the maid called Dieer, when she attacked, actually brought a not weak internal energy swirling, and her short sword was also no ordinary object; he immediately laughed."

"Run, run, wait until I kill this woman, you won't be able to escape. Hahahaha!"

"Field Thus each line: English people dare not approach, they dodge far away."

"And Dieer saw that Yan Buji actually truly had no intention of going over, she secretly let out a breath of relief."

"My life, I can definitely buy the Commandery Princess and them some time!"

"Dieer looked solemnly at Yan Buji: 'Your Excellency, your skill reaches the heavens and earth; why not go forth to practice chivalry and save the world, why must you be an enemy of the court and the prince's mansion? Now turning back, it's not too late!'"

"\"Little girl, you are truly pitiful. It's a shame that you and Zhang Xungui are both servants of the Commandery Princess, yet she took Zhang Xungui and left you here to die alone—how could that not be hateful? \" Yan Buji laughed loudly, his body moved like a fierce wind rushing forward, both palms thrust out, a mighty and unparalleled palm force surged out. This palm force was like a boulder falling from the sky, carrying unmatched momentum, and fiercely struck her body."

"Only hearing a dull thud, she was hit by the palm force, her body flew backward like a kite with its string cut. Dieer tumbled in the air, flying several meters before barely stopping, her feet landing with a stagger, almost falling to the ground."

"And Yan Buji himself stood firm in his original spot, his gaze cold as he looked at Dieer in the distance, as if that strike hadn't cost him much strength."

"Taking advantage of the momentum, Yan Buji stepped forward, his stride as if the wounds on his body didn't exist at all, appearing before Dieer's eyes!"

"Dieer widened her eyes: 'You truly are the peak of the Martial Sect?'"

"\"Go ask King Yan about it! \""

"Bang!"

"Yan Buji punched, shattering Dieer's upper body, flesh and broken bones flying everywhere; the surrounding people turned pale, trembling with fear."

"Lingyan, hidden in the crowd, felt a chill all over; seeing Yan Buji, who had gone to pursue the Commandery Princess, suddenly turn his head and glance at her, she broke out in a cold sweat all over."

"\"Miss, we.... \""

"\"Hurry up and flee, go inform the experts from all places to come and assassinate that scoundrel! \" Lingyan said through gritted teeth."

"\"Yes! \""