GBP Chapter 115 Assassination of Xiao Yiyun
Chapter 115 Assassination of Xiao Yiyun
Xiao Yiyun, a figure of considerable renown in both the martial arts world and the imperial court, was completely unaware that he had been placed on Shen Yanchu's kill list. He stubbornly continued to have his men investigate the identity of the mysterious man, oblivious to the danger that was quietly approaching.
Cui Yu'an was quite disdainful of Xiao Yiyun's behavior, thinking to himself, "Nonsense. Since Xiao Yiyun guessed that he was Shen Yanchu, he still dared to make trouble behind his back. This guy is petty." He was too lazy to pay attention to Xiao Yiyun and was only thinking about the upcoming Miss Wang.
Wang Fu rushed over to report: "Young Master, Miss Jinqian is less than twenty li from here and will arrive tonight." Upon hearing this, Cui Yu'an immediately stood up, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes. He turned to look at Shen Yanchu and reached out his hand, saying, "Zhizhou, Miss Jinqian will be arriving soon. I need to buy some gifts and prepare a welcoming banquet. I am penniless, so please give me some money."
Shen Yanchu readily took out some silver and handed it to Cui Yu'an, smiling as he said, "I don't have much money left either, this is all I have. You can spend it all if you want, but whether you can win over Miss Wang is up to you. I'll take care of Xiao Yiyun."
After receiving the money, Cui Yu'an hurriedly left with Wang Fu and began meticulously arranging a welcoming banquet and selecting gifts. He knew Miss Wang's preferences well and strived to do everything perfectly.
Meanwhile, Shen Yanchu changed into coarse clothes and put on a mask. His martial arts skills had recovered, and his anger towards Xiao Yiyun was burning fiercely. He decided to personally confront this reckless Xiao Yiyun.
Shen Yanchu quietly left his residence, moving through the streets and alleys like a ghost. His eyes revealed determination and coldness, like a sharp sword about to be drawn.
Xiao Yiyun was still troubled by the identity of the mysterious man. His men were running around everywhere, but they still had no solid clues. He sat in his study, his brows furrowed, thinking about his next move.
Suddenly, a powerful aura enveloped the entire courtyard. Xiao Yiyun was startled and immediately stood up. He sensed the approaching danger, and an unprecedented sense of tension welled up in his heart.
"Who is it?" Xiao Yiyun shouted.
Shen Yanchu slowly walked into the courtyard, his eyes beneath the mask as cold as frost. He looked at Xiao Yiyun and said in a low voice, "Xiao Yiyun, do you still remember me?"
Xiao Yiyun looked at the mysterious man before him, his heart filled with doubt. He tried to find some familiarity in the other man, but to no avail.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" Xiao Yiyun asked warily.
Shen Yanchu sneered and said, "You sent people everywhere to investigate my identity, but you don't remember me? Xiao Yiyun, you really have a bad memory."
Xiao Yiyun's heart skipped a beat. He vaguely sensed that the person before him was related to the mysterious figure he was investigating. But he still feigned composure and said, "I don't know what you're talking about. Who are you? What is your purpose?"
Shen Yanchu slowly removed his mask, revealing his cool and handsome face. Xiao Yiyun's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
"Shen Yanchu? How could it be you? Aren't you..." Before Xiao Yiyun could finish speaking, Shen Yanchu interrupted him.
"Shouldn't I be dead? Xiao Yiyun, you didn't expect me to still be alive, did you? You sent people to hunt me down, ruining my appearance and leaving me to wander the martial world. Today, we should settle this score properly." Shen Yanchu's voice was filled with anger and hatred.
Xiao Yiyun's face turned pale; he knew he was in deep trouble. He tried to explain, "Shen Yanchu, this is all a misunderstanding. I didn't send anyone to kill you."
"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? Who ordered this? Xiao Yiyun, do you think I would believe you? Today, you must pay the price for what you have done." Shen Yanchu said, slowly drawing the long sword from his waist.
Xiao Yiyun also drew his sword, preparing to meet Shen Yanchu's attack. He knew that this battle was inevitable today.
The two faced off in the courtyard, the atmosphere tense to the extreme. Suddenly, Shen Yanchu flashed forward, lunging at Xiao Yiyun like lightning. Xiao Yiyun hurriedly raised his sword to defend, but Shen Yanchu's swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, and he gradually found himself on the defensive.
Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, Cui Yu'an returned with Wang Fu. They were shocked to see the fighting in the courtyard.
"What's going on?" Wang Fu asked in surprise.
Looking at Shen Yanchu and Xiao Yiyun, Cui Yu'an understood a bit. He said to Wang Fu, "This is their personal feud; we shouldn't interfere."
Wang Fu nodded and stood aside with Cui Yu'an to watch the battle.
The battle between Shen Yanchu and Xiao Yiyun grew increasingly fierce, with both sides unleashing their full power. Shen Yanchu's swordsmanship attacked Xiao Yiyun like a storm, while Xiao Yiyun struggled to hold on, relying on his experience and skills.
However, Xiao Yiyun was ultimately no match for Shen Yanchu. In a fierce exchange, Shen Yanchu's longsword pierced Xiao Yiyun's chest. Xiao Yiyun fell to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth.
Shen Yanchu looked at Xiao Yiyun without a trace of pity in his eyes. He said, "Xiao Yiyun, this is the end you deserve."
After saying that, Shen Yanchu turned and left. Cui Yu'an and Wang Fu watched Shen Yanchu's retreating figure. He gestured to Wang Fu to tie Xiao Yiyun up and take her back quickly, without leaving any trace.
Shen Yanchu stood in the small courtyard where he was temporarily staying, his thoughts still not fully recovered from his confrontation with Xiao Yiyun, when the sudden chirping of birds outside the window broke the tranquility. He used his hand as a whistle to summon a griffin.
Upon hearing the familiar command, the eagle's enormous wingspan instantly blotted out the sky. Its head was covered in grey down, and though its eyes were small, its sharp talons inspired fear.
Shen Yanchu retrieved the letter from the eagle's body; it was from his chief bodyguard. The letter stated that they were almost at Jizhou, and that back in the capital, his mother was worried about him day and night, weeping every night, while his elder brother was also secretly investigating.
Reading the contents of the letter, Shen Yanchu felt a surge of warmth and guilt. He used his inner strength to shatter the letter, returned to his room, picked up his pen, and wrote back, instructing them to act cautiously, as they were, after all, in another country, and must not act rashly.
Releasing the hawk, Shen Yanchu stood by the window with his hands behind his back. Outside, the streets were bustling with people. Xiao Yiyun had been captured. His Lanling Xiao Clan possessed the world's number one intelligence agency, "Tianyu Tower"!
It was built by Xiao Yiyun's grandfather. Back then, Xiao Jingnian had no ambition for the imperial court; he only wanted to roam the martial world. He even passed the position of clan leader of the Lanling Xiao Clan to his younger brother. After years of wandering the martial world, he gained considerable prestige and single-handedly established the premier intelligence organization—Tianyu Tower.
Last time, when we were being chased in Licheng, our whereabouts were exposed by Xiao Yiyun, which led to Yan Yue's pursuit. The whereabouts of Miss Shi and the others are unknown. Our purpose in capturing Xiao Yiyun alive this time is to find out their location and who attempted to assassinate us.