Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1218 - 711: Luoyang Pier, Bloodbath!

Following Sui Yi releasing his second move, Heavenly Lord Xi Ying slipped back ten meters like a ghost.

The purple aura around him twisted and turned, appearing terrifying, making everyone present, whether masters or ordinary people, feel an overwhelming sense of helplessness.

Yet, despite the odds, he chose to retreat after making a move.

He could instantly kill a Minor Grandmaster but was no match for a Great Grandmaster; this was the impression Heavenly Lord Xi Ying left on Shi Feixuan.

In the eyes of others, this scholar in green clothes, tall and thin, appeared refined in demeanor. His fair and aloof face seemed somewhat stern and reserved, but upon closer examination, his eyes, which seemed calm and cold, revealed madness and evil, along with a sharp, penetrating aura, silently glowing purple like electric sparks.

There is a type of master that makes others feel they cannot be defeated, and another that makes others feel they cannot be provoked.

Heavenly Lord Xi Ying definitely belonged to the latter category.

Shi Feixuan recognized him, her expression changing slightly,

He had just attempted to kill her.

Or rather, they wanted to kill her.

After failing to land a blow, Heavenly Lord Xi Ying retreated boldly, while An Long smiled nonchalantly, as if nothing had happened. Heavenly Lord Xi Ying cast a deep look at Sui Yi and Shi Feixuan before vanishing like a fleeting shadow.

The two members of the Demon Sect seemed to merely engage in some sparring, but their true intention was to assassinate Shi Feixuan....

This was what Hong Fu and the others believed.

Just as An Long also intended to leave, Sui Yi tapped his foot, making An Long instinctively tense up. Was she going to make a move against him?

However.

Bam~~

The previously unnoticed Great Scholar Wang Tong suddenly felt his body lighten, as his collar was grabbed. Before he could react, Sui Yi had swiftly pulled him off his horse, placing him on the ground like he weighed nothing.

The instigator landed gently and silently on the horse, extending a hand towards Shi Feixuan.

Shi Feixuan extended her hand just in time, grasping Sui Yi’s hand, her robes fluttering as she easily mounted the horse.

With a gallop, the two of them sped away.

A light cloud of dust landed on An Long.

Wang Tong: As a man, and an older man not light in weight, these feelings are truly complicated.

An Long, preparing to escape at top speed: As a man, and a not-so-lightweight fat man, this isn’t nice, truly.

However...

An Long squinted, his eyes flashing coldly, and just as Hong Fu and the others felt the situation turn dire, he gathered Inner Qi in his palm, but in that instant, he suddenly noticed several shiny baldies in the courtyard.

"Damn it!"

"I wondered why they were so willing to leave!"

"Bad luck!"

The appearance of masters from Jingnian Zen Temple immediately changed An Long’s expression, and he turned to leave.

Seeing this, Li Jing, Hong Fu, and the others breathed a huge sigh of relief. Thankfully, Miss Shi had long informed the high monks from Jingnian Zen Temple to assist.

"However, Jingnian Zen Temple can only step in this once, partly because of Miss Shi’s goodwill and also because the Second Prince has shown respect to Buddhism over the years. There won’t be a second time, so the Duke can only rely on Mr. Sui and Miss Shi."

The weight of Li Shimin’s remaining perilous situation and the looming threats surrounding Li Yuan fell heavily on everyone’s minds. Formerly the primary strategists for both princes, Li Yuan and Fang Xuanling glanced at each other, speechless.

None of them expected to find their lives hanging in such a precarious balance, and the only hope lay with Mr. Sui, whom they initially believed wouldn’t alter the situation significantly.

Truly, the world can surprise you.

Meanwhile.

"Thankfully, you were there, otherwise Heavenly Lord Xi Ying along with An Long would have easily broken through all our defenses... directly killing the Second Prince."

As they rode swiftly, Shi Feixuan softly spoke behind Sui Yi.

Heavenly Lord Xi Ying’s sudden assault had seemed to target her, but it was a facade; his and An Long’s main target was Li Shimin. Yet, Sui Yi’s unexpected strength thwarted their plans to exploit Li Yuan’s crisis by distracting them to easily kill Li Shimin.

"The people from Jingnian Zen Temple are here now; my absence wouldn’t have mattered," Sui Yi didn’t want to take the credit. After all, Shi Feixuan had already prepared a fallback plan. In Luoyang, with Jingnian Zen Temple present, the Demon Sect couldn’t kill Li Shimin unless a master like Zhu Yuyan made a move. Otherwise, Jingnian Zen Temple’s existence would be meaningless.