readsfreenovel Chapter 266 One after another
Chapter 266 One after another
Chapter 266 One after another
"Assassins! Assassins!" Su Jie cried out in terror, even shielding Lin Fei with his body: "Guards! Guards, come quick!"
In his moment of panic, his reaction was purely instinctive, completely forgetting that Lin Fei and Xiang Boyue, two top-tier experts at the Acupoint Realm, were present. Even Yuan Daotong, who was slightly weaker, was no pushover. If they couldn't hold them off, what use were the guards?
Unlike the terrified Su Jie, Yuan Daotong and Xiang Boyue showed no concern whatsoever, as if they hadn't even seen the approaching blade.
Even Lin Fei chuckled and patted Su Jie, telling him to step aside: "Uncle Jie, don't panic, it's not an assassin."
As he spoke, Lin Fei raised his hand, and a powerful surge of true energy blocked the oncoming blade light.
Experts like Lin Fei and Xiang Boyue could naturally sense that although the incoming blade light was extremely sharp, it did not carry any killing intent at all, and was more like a greeting to Lin Fei.
There are not many people in the world who can unleash this sword light, and Lin Fei is very familiar with the voice that was speaking—it was none other than Xue Bahuang.
Sure enough, after that blade of light fell, Xue Bahuang's figure appeared in the room.
He wore a bamboo hat, and his scabbard-less, broken sword was still tucked at his waist. His single eye was slightly narrowed as he looked at Lin Fei, who was standing in the room, with a smile on his face: "I thought your cultivation would decline after you took the throne. It seems that even though you're about to become emperor, your skills haven't declined. Not bad, not bad."
"Brother Xue, isn't this way of greeting you a bit too unique?" Lin Fei rubbed his nose helplessly. "You tore down my door as soon as we met. This is too much to bear!"
Xue Bahuang curled his lip: "Since you already possess the entire Southern Tang Kingdom, why are you bothering with me over a mere door?"
"Since Brother Xue is here, please come in and sit down with us." Lin Fei invited Xue Bahuang into the room. Once inside, Xue Bahuang seemed very interested in Yuan Daotong and went straight to Yuan Daotong's side.
He was quite the social butterfly, immediately putting his arm around Yuan Daotong's shoulder and chuckling, "Hey buddy, how about you do a fortune telling for me, and see how your marriage prospects are?"
Xue Bahuang is a man who always does things his own way, disregarding even the rules of the Heavenly King himself. Even among the eight evil sects, he is quite unique. Seeing this, Lin Fei could only shake his head helplessly.
Yuan Daotong stared at Xue Bahuang for a while before saying, "Brother Xue's fate is no ordinary one. Since you've chosen the path of Asura, you must be mentally prepared. I don't need to say more, do I?"
Xue Bahuang's lips twitched slightly, and a shadow of gloom flashed across his eyes. But he quickly recovered and resumed his lazy demeanor: "Forget it, it's pointless to ask about these mystical things."
He turned to Lin Fei and said, "I'm here today on someone's behalf. They asked me to come find you. I won't waste your time; come with me."
Lin Fei was taken aback when he heard Xue Bahuang's words—he didn't know many people among the Eight Evil Paths, and naturally, even fewer he was on good terms with. Moreover, how many people in the world could actually persuade Xue Bahuang to come to his aid?
Lin Fei suddenly thought of someone; it was because of her that he first met Xue Bahuang: "Could it be that the reason Xue Brother came to find me was..."
Before Lin Fei could finish speaking, Xue Bahuang interrupted him, complaining irritably, "That's right, it's that wicked woman. I don't know what kind of bad luck I've been cursed with, but I always run into that wicked woman! Anyway, I've already promised her that even if I have to tie you up today, I'll still tie you up!"
It seems Lin Fei's guess was correct; the person who sent Xue Bahuang to find him was none other than Ji Lianxing. Someone like Xue Bahuang wouldn't budge even with a knife to his throat if he didn't want to. Although he's complaining now, he probably actually has a fairly good relationship with Ji Lianxing.
Lin Fei was also somewhat surprised: "If Sister Ji wanted to see me, wouldn't it have been easier for her to come herself? I wouldn't have turned her away. Why would Brother Xue have to make the trip in person?"
"Stop talking, that wicked woman is in trouble lately." Although Xue Bahuang still had a sour face, there was a hint of worry in his expression: "Her nemesis has also come to the capital of Southern Tang this time, and it is not convenient for him to show his face for the time being. That's why he sent me to find you."
Hearing that Ji Lianxing was in trouble, Lin Fei's heart stirred. Although he and Ji Lianxing weren't particularly close, since they met, this witch, whose reputation wasn't exactly good, had never harmed him; on the contrary, she had helped him quite a bit. If it was within his power, Lin Fei wouldn't mind helping her this once.
Lin Fei immediately said, "In that case, let's not delay. I'll go with Brother Xue right now."
Xue Bahuang smiled broadly: "Good lad, I knew you wouldn't put on airs even if you became emperor. Good, you've got my temper!"
As he spoke, he pulled Lin Fei towards the outside.
"Brother, wait a minute!" Just then, Xiang Boyue suddenly called out to Lin Fei.
Lin Fei looked at Xiang Boyue and asked, "Brother, is there something else?"
"It's not my own business." Xiang Boyue looked somewhat embarrassed. "Actually, the reason I came here this time, besides to see you, is also because someone asked me to ask you to go and meet her."
If Ji Lianxing dragged Xue Bahuang to find him, Lin Fei could understand it, but he really couldn't guess who could persuade Xiang Boyue.
Moreover, in Lin Fei's memory, he seemed to have no acquaintances in the Northern Han Kingdom other than Xiang Boyue.
Lin Fei couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Who was it that sent my elder brother here?"
"Um, cough cough, Princess Pingyang." Xiang Boyue stammered for a long time before finally saying the person's name: "Although I've always disliked the Liu family, I owe that girl a favor. She insisted on coming to Southern Tang with me this time, and I couldn't refuse. If that girl finds out that you went to see another woman first, I'm afraid I won't have any peace for a while. Why don't you come with me first, my good brother?"
Just then, a servant rushed in from outside. Seeing that the door was damaged, he simply stood outside and said, "Your Highness, there are guests outside looking for you!"