Chapter 203: First Volume_Chapter 203: The Number One Assassin

First Volume_Chapter 203: The Number One Assassin

Just then, an angry roar had already come from the direction of the camp.

Ning Hu and Xu Mo came charging over with their guards.

Jin Elder's peripheral vision caught a glimpse, and a flash of unwillingness crossed his eyes: "The assassination actually failed? No matter, I'll find a way to make up for it later. Qin Feng, remember what I say—as long as you don't die for a single day, the rest of your life is doomed to live in my shadow!"

As his words fell, Jin Elder turned and left with crisp efficiency.

Qin Feng hurriedly scrambled up from the ground, pointing at Jin Elder and shouting: "If you've got the guts, don't run! This old man will have my brothers hang you on the wall and dry you into jerky!"

Seeing Jin Elder gradually disappear into the night, Qin Feng turned to Jing Qianying and tearfully complained: "Sister, what are you still standing there for, go take that bastard out! He almost killed me."

Jing Qianying silently sheathed her sword, and said lightly: "Jin Elder? Gold Letter Fourth Rank Killer? No need to chase, we can't catch him."

Qin Feng was both scared and angry inside.

Yet there was nothing he could do, so he could only ask, his heart full of guilt: "What Jin Elder just said—could it be true? He's really going to watch me for a lifetime? Then wouldn't I be unable to sleep or eat in peace?"

Seeing the guards had already rushed up close, Jing Qianying no longer hesitated, turned and left, tossing out a single cold sentence: "Now that the war with the Northern Di is settled, you are the one who deserves the greatest credit. Under Heaven, there are far too many people who want your life. Be careful yourself."

Qin Feng froze on the spot, his mind racing fast, muttering softly under his breath: "Do I really have that many enemies? No way, right? During this period, I've only offended the Hubei Party, the Grand Commandant, the Second Prince, Imperial Consort Lin Family… These people actually hired an assassin to strike at me, how petty can they be!"

Ning Hu, carrying a long-handled spear, came rushing over panting, roaring: "Where is he! Where did the man run off to! Daring to carry out an assassination in Jingdu, he's asking for death!"

Xu Mo, gripping his Small Golden Mace, wore an irritated face: "This old man will smash his dog's head to pieces!"

Qin Xiaofu threw himself forward, hugging Qin Feng's thigh, wailing loudly: "Young Master, it's such a relief that you're alright. If you ask me, we should immediately notify the Garrison Army and have the whole city hunt down the Assassin."

Qin Feng pushed Qin Xiaofu away, hands clasped behind his back, walking toward the camp with a face full of gloom, sighing: "Gold Letter Fourth Rank Killer, you guys go chase him then."

Hearing these words, Xu Mo and Ning Hu exchanged a glance, their faces full of shock.

Xu Mo followed behind Qin Feng, nervously saying: "Brother Qin, how did you get targeted by a Jinzi Assassin? And on top of that… the Fourth…"

Ning Hu, carrying his long-handled spear, said irritably: "What Fourth! The top three have all gone into seclusion in the mountains, no longer concerning themselves with worldly affairs. To put it plainly, this man is the number one Assassin under Heaven. As expected of Brother Qin, even the assassin sent to kill you is of such a high rank!"

Qin Feng, his face dark, cupped his fists: "Thanks for the compliment, I thank your whole family."

Upon reaching the camp, the first thing Qin Feng did was summon Shu Feng, and ordered her to protect him without leaving his side by even a single step from now on.

Then he hurried to plan the camp's defenses, raising the Readiness, to prevent Jin Elder from launching a Returning Lance Strike.

Just like that, with a few parts of trembling fear.

After a day and a half of construction, the walls of the Training Ground had already been built up two-thirds. At this pace, they could be completely finished before nightfall tomorrow.

At the same time, Lu Ming had already reassigned personnel and begun constructing various basic facilities.

The three buildings—the Gongfang, the accounting office, and the Book Bureau—had already begun construction.

According to the previous plan, all buildings adopted wooden structures. Once the Training Ground began operating normally, they would be gradually renovated and rebuilt.

Lu Ming took the printing plate sample, glanced over it a few times, then patted his chest and assured Qin Feng: "Please rest assured, Young Master. Now all the craftsmen around Jingdu have been hired, we have plenty of manpower. In less than a day, we can carve out this printing plate."

With Lu Ming handling affairs, Qin Feng was at ease. He directly patted Lu Ming's shoulder, smiling and nodding: "Pay attention to balancing work and rest, don't wear your body out. You are This Young Master's right-hand man."

Hearing these words, Lu Ming's eyes suddenly blazed bright as fire.

In his excitement, he also secretly rejoiced in his heart. Being able to follow by Qin Feng's side was truly a blessing cultivated in his previous life! For a moment, his fighting spirit soared even higher.

Handing over the printing plate sample was only one of Qin Feng's tasks for tonight.

After Lu Ming left, Qin Feng called Ning Hu and Xu Mo over, and had them first assemble the Three Hundred guards.

Although on the surface, Qin Feng had never admitted that these Three Hundred guards were his own men.

But in private, everyone had long understood without saying so.

The Three Hundred guards, having gone through the tempering of the Qingyi Ceremony, stood tall and proud, brimming with heroic spirit. Even placed among the Elite Troops of the great Army, they could be considered the backbone.

Qin Feng was satisfied with the Three Hundred guards, but not satisfied enough. After all, these Three Hundred men would become the model for the New Army.

Ning Hu stood to Qin Feng's left, surveying the Three Hundred guards, and called out in a low voice: "Young Master Qin, please address the troops!"

The Three Hundred guards immediately erupted in an earth-shaking roar.

"Greetings, Young Master Qin!"

Qin Feng pressed his hand down, and the deafening scene instantly fell silent. This kind of strict Military Discipline—even those Elite Troops of the New Army reassigned from various camps could not help but secretly admire.

Qin Feng did not beat around the bush, and said straightforwardly: "Within three months, all of you will march to the Border. Although we are the New Army, we cannot let those old soldiers look down on us, can we? The Laborers at the Training Ground—you need not concern yourselves with them anymore. From this moment on, we begin collective training. You are both the sharp blades of Shedynasty, and will also be the whetstone for the New Army!"

The guards had already been full of anticipation for the war with the Northern Di. Hearing Qin Feng's words, every one of them was boiling with hot blood.

Immediately, another uniform roar erupted.

"We will not fail the nation's grace, nor fail Young Master Qin's high hopes!"

Looking at the high-spirited guards, Qin Feng's heart instead burst into laughter, thinking that these fellows were completely unaware of the fate that awaited them.

The military training of this era, compared to the special forces training in Qin Feng's understanding, was simply like playing house.

This was not a disparagement, but a fact!

After all, ordinary people, firstly had no money, secondly had no time, and could never possibly train wholeheartedly without worries about food and clothing, like the famous and powerful.

This was also why, out of ten generals, nine and a half came from prestigious families.

But this situation, from now on, would change bit by bit…