I have just been promoted to Qianhu, and I was shocked to hear that this is a Liaozhai!

Chapter 136 The Sinner
Beside the boulder.

The deadly scholar spat fiercely and cursed loudly: "What? You, a little girl pretending to be a man, dare to look down on me?"

Superintendent Wang immediately scolded him in a cold voice: "You bold thief, how dare you talk to your father-in-law like this."

Princess Taiping clenched the sword in her hand and looked at the dwarf in the distance with some disbelief.

She originally thought that the thief who could be called the fatal scholar would at least look like a scholar. Regardless of his appearance, he shouldn't have such a dwarf figure.

But when she saw him today, she was really disappointed.

Zuo Dao looked at the fatal scholar not far away with a look of surprise on his face, and then said: "This person has been injured and can only display half of his strength at most, which is more in line with the princess's strength."

Superintendent Wang said worriedly: "Princess is fighting for the first time, how about letting the old slave break one of his legs first?"

Princess Taiping shook her head and said: "No, he has been seriously injured. Even if I win, it will be a weak victory. Neither the eunuch nor Master Zuo are allowed to take action. His opponent is me."

Not far away, the deadly scholar looked at the people standing in the distance and cursed: "A bunch of eggless cowards have been chasing me for so long, but why did they give up when the trouble comes?"

The more he spoke, the angrier he became, his tone became more vicious, and there was even some grievance in his words.

Originally, he was on the outskirts of Kyoto and did not dare to go near Kyoto at all.

But one day, a man appeared who beat him up when he saw him. He was obviously very powerful, but he didn't hurt his life. He just drove him to Kyoto.

They were driven all the way to the outskirts of Kyoto and then stopped in those small towns.

He lives in seclusion on weekdays, and occasionally goes out to have fun, and the other party pretends not to notice.

Only if he wanted to leave the vicinity of Kyoto would he be beaten up.

In this way, he stayed outside Kyoto for a long time, until the man appeared again two days ago.

The attack was much more ruthless, but it still didn't hurt his life.

This time, the opponent drove him away from Kyoto. Every time he stopped, he would be beaten. Even if he ran fast, he would be beaten.

I wonder if he had ever suffered such injustice after killing a scholar and gaining such a great reputation in the Wei Dynasty.

Today, he won't run away!

Listening to the other party's words, a look of surprise flashed in Zuo Dao's eyes.

It seems that someone is really chasing this deadly scholar all the way.

Now, the Deadly Scholar regards them as being on the same side as those who are chasing them.

This should not be a coincidence.

Someone did it on purpose.

Princess Taiping looked extremely ugly when she heard the dirty words of the scholar who was killing him in the distance. She immediately drew her sword and rushed over.

Upon seeing this, Supervisor Wang quickly followed.

Zuo Dao walked forward unhurriedly, probing around along the way, as if he wanted to find something unusual.

In an instant, Princess Taiping rushed not far in front of the fatal scholar, yelled and was about to attack.

The deadly scholar raised his hand and fired out two hidden weapons, and then a strange-looking weapon appeared in his hand, and he took advantage of the situation and faced it.

Two hidden weapons pierced the sky and arrived in front of Princess Changping in an instant.

Princess Changping's expression changed slightly, and she danced with sword flowers in her hand, knocking down the two hidden weapons.

But as soon as she regained consciousness, the deadly scholar had already rushed in front of her.

The two weird-looking weapons in his hands were aimed at Princess Taiping's throat, intending to slit her throat directly.

Princess Taiping took half a step back and tapped her wrist with the long sword in her hand.

If this sword was carried out, it would at least break the tendons of this fatal scholar's hand.

But when the blade of his sword pointed at the fatal scholar Tesuji, he saw the latter pressing down on the sword in his hand to block the sword.

Then he rushed towards Princess Taiping with a ferocious smile.

He could tell that this little girl disguised as a man was probably a young man from a wealthy family who was out training.

That being the case, he had a slight chance of survival.

As long as he captures this little girl and drags her across the river, no matter how powerful the guards are, they can't catch up with him.

When Princess Taiping saw the deadly scholar rushing toward her, a look of panic suddenly appeared on her face.

This was the first time she encountered such a desperate attack.

In the past, her teachers had also given her tricks, but they had always been on point.

Even if it doesn't work, just give her a lesson gently.

But this fatal scholar is different. Every time he strikes, it is a killing move. Moreover, although the fatal scholar is short in stature, he is quite agile.

Moreover, he has rich experience in fighting, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Princess Taiping subconsciously pointed her sword at the approaching scholar.

Supervisor Wang's expression changed, and he immediately jumped towards Princess Taiping, swooping away like a big bird.

But the next second, a crossbow arrow was suddenly shot from Princess Taiping's wrist.

The pocket crossbow bolt flashed past and penetrated directly into the fatal scholar's throat.

A stream of blood instantly spurted out from the wound, directly covering Princess Taiping.

The hot blood made Princess Taiping freeze in place for a moment.

This scene left everyone stunned.

Originally, they couldn't hold back and wanted to take action, but they didn't expect that this would be the result in the end.

Zuo Dao was also a little surprised. There were so many treasures in this little princess.

The sleeve arrows tied to his wrists were so clever that not even he could notice them.

The person who took the life and death of the book was not unjust.

The fatal scholar covered the wound on his throat, with a look of unwillingness on his face, struggling and saying: "You, despicable..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he fell straight to the ground, dying.

Princess Taiping just stared blankly at the fatal scholar lying in front of her. After twitching for a moment, she was no longer alive.

His face was a little pale, his eyes were dull, and he seemed to be frightened.

Even her sword-holding hand was trembling slightly.

Supervisor Wang said anxiously: "Oh, my little ancestor, are you okay?"

As he said this, he stood helplessly in front of Princess Taiping who was covered in blood, wanting to touch her but not daring to.

Then he scolded the guards who were dressed as men not far away: "What are you doing standing there? Come and wait for the master to change."

As he said that, he quickly took out a large package from the luggage compartment of the horse. Inside was the tent he had prepared in advance.

Zuo Dao walked forward, looked at Princess Taiping whose eyes were dull, and frowned slightly.

This girl might have been frightened out of her wits.

After all, he has been living in a place like the palace, and has been favored by all parties. He has never even seen blood, let alone killed someone with his own hands.

This time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get over this hurdle for a long time.

I saw several female guards disguised as men taking out their handkerchiefs and carefully wiping the blood on Princess Taiping.

After the tent was set up, he took Princess Taiping inside, and someone was responsible for fetching water, boiling water, and wiping her.

Zhang Long and Zhao Hu came to Zuo Dao's side and couldn't help but scratch their heads when they saw the scene in front of them.

They obviously did not expect this scene.

Logically speaking, Princess Taiping's strength is similar to theirs, but her actual combat power is vastly different.

And I haven’t seen blood yet, so I might be scared to death if it’s my first time killing someone.

How can Princess Taiping shout that she wants to be the Great Wei Sword Immortal every day? I'm afraid she has read too many novels.

Although there was some slander in their hearts, no one dared to say it out loud, they just stood around and guarded.Superintendent Wang walked out of the tent, came to Zuo Dao's side, and complained: "Master Zuo, why didn't you take action in advance? Your Highness the Princess may be frightened this time."

Hearing this, Zuo Dao frowned and said, "Your Highness, the princess, came out this time to gain experience. If there is no blood, what's the point of talking about experience."

"And she has already seen blood in the town before, so it won't be too unbearable. It will be fine once she gets over this hurdle."

After a while, Princess Taiping walked out of the tent after washing herself and changing her clothes.

He turned to Supervisor Wang and said, "Supervisor, you don't have to blame Master Zuo. Since I'm here to practice, this is a hurdle that I can't avoid."

Upon hearing this, Superintendent Wang said: "Your Highness, why do you need to come out to practice? It is enough to be taught by the masters in the palace."

Princess Taiping shook her head and said: "Not enough. They never dared to fight me seriously. If they hadn't met this deadly scholar, I wouldn't have known I was so weak."

"It has only strength and treasures, but not even half of its combat power."

She looked at Zuo Dao and said: "Master Zuo, there are gangsters near Kyoto. I want to continue to sharpen my skills."

When Supervisor Wang heard this, his face turned into the shape of a bitter gourd.

He just couldn't figure out why this pampered eldest lady wanted to leave Kyoto and the palace to practice around?
There is no danger in staying in the palace, and there are so many famous teachers to guide you.

But this little ancestor is obviously determined to continue training and doesn't want to go back unless he succeeds.

Supervisor Wang winked at Zuo Dao, trying to get him to refuse.

Zuo Dao thought for a while and said: "Downstream of this river, nearly a hundred miles away from Kyoto, there are often water bandits, and the local people are miserable."

Hearing Zuo Dao speak, Princess Taiping immediately nodded and said: "Okay, then let's go find those water bandits."

Although her face was still a little pale at this moment, at least it was not the moment when she had just killed someone.

Zuo Dao looked at Princess Taiping a little strangely. He couldn't understand why this princess was so persistent.

And when he just killed the fatal scholar, his frightened look was not fake at all, he was indeed frightened.

Now that it’s just past time for a cup of tea, it’s fine again?
Zuo Dao couldn't figure it out, so he simply didn't think about it, then nodded and said: "Okay, Your Highness, take a rest for a while, and we will set off later."

Princess Taiping said: "No need to rest, just set off directly."

Hearing this, Zuo Dao nodded, and then ordered Zhang Long and Zhao Hu to dispose of the body.

The group of people immediately mounted their horses and headed toward the lower reaches of the river.

……

in Kyoto.

Cao Xiang looked at the royal guards in front of him with an ugly expression, and his heart was filled with rage.

The martial arts test had just been held for a few days, and dozens of warriors who had failed in the martial arts test had already disappeared.

If this continues, I'm afraid everyone will know about Wu Ren's disappearance.

What on earth is your imperial brother going to do?
He took a deep breath, and then said: "Prepare your horse, I want to enter the palace to face the saint."

Hearing this, a guard in brocade clothes came out from below and led a horse.

Cao Xiang got on his horse and went straight to the palace.

He had no clues all the way and came directly to the Buddhist temple where Cao Yan was.

At this moment, in the Buddhist hall, besides Cao Yan, there was another person, Pudu Cihang, who was summoned to the palace.

After Cao Xiang saw this person, he frowned immediately.

He even had some doubts in his heart, whether his brother's puppet refining method was provided by Pudu Cihang.

Only this kind of monster can use such a method to harm Tianhe!

When Cao Yan saw Cao Xiang's arrival, a smile suddenly appeared on her face and she said, "The thirteenth brother is here."

"Why did you come to see Brother Huang today?"

Cao Xiang looked a little ugly and said: "Brother Emperor, you single-handedly facilitated this Wei martial arts test. If the warriors continue to disappear, where will the dignity of my Wei Dynasty be?"

Pudu Cihang heard this and said with a smile: "The warrior is missing. Isn't this the duty of Master Cao's Jin Yiwei?"

Cao Xiang glared and said: "Shut up, when will you, a monster, be able to interfere in the affairs of Wei Dynasty?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of terrifying power suddenly erupted from his body, and he headed straight towards Pudu Cihang.

Pudu Cihang clasped his hands together and said with a smile: "Amitabha! This poor monk is your Majesty's personal advisor, so he is naturally qualified to speak."

With the flash of Buddha's light, the pressure that erupted on Cao Xiang slowly dissipated a lot.

Cao Yan was sitting on the futon, looking at everything in front of her with a smile.

Cao Xiang was a little surprised. When Pudu Cihang first entered the capital, his strength was much worse than his own.

Now that only a short time has passed, he can faintly compete with himself.

How could this monster improve so quickly?

If he is allowed to practice for a few more years, wouldn't it mean that no one can compete with him except the ancestor?

Just when the atmosphere in the field was tense.

Cao Yan said with a smile: "Thirteenth brother, why do you lose such a temper as soon as you enter the palace? But when did my brother, the emperor, make you angry?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Xiang turned to look at Cao Yan and sighed deeply.

Said: "Brother Emperor, stop it!"

Cao Yan smiled and waved her hand, letting Pudu Cihang leave on her own.

After he left, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, and he looked at Cao Yan coldly.

He said, "Do you think I am the only one in the palace who captures warriors?"

When Cao Xiang heard this, he immediately said: "My men saw it with their own eyes..."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Then I heard Cao Yan laugh and say: "Your subordinates have seen it with their own eyes, so you are talking about the heresy!"

"Do you know why I want to transfer him away from Kyoto?"

Cao Xiang frowned and said, "Brother Emperor, what do you mean?"

Cao Yan stood up slowly, came to the altar table, took a fruit from it, and took a casual bite.

"In this palace, there are many more warriors kidnapped than your brother and I."

Cao Xiang's expression changed, he turned his head and looked into the palace, and said, "Are you talking about our ancestors?"

Cao Yan looked strange and said with a smile: "Yes! Old! Ancestor! Zong!"

Cao Xiang frowned and said, "What use does our ancestors need these warriors for?"

Cao Yan said: "Tsk, my thirteenth brother, you have been a commander for so many years, how come you are still so naive?"

"More than ten years ago, didn't you find any clues about the case of warriors with drying up of their energy and blood?"

"Now his methods are just a little more sophisticated, and you don't even realize it."

"If you weren't my thirteenth brother, he would have summoned you into that hut long ago. After all, a great master-level warrior can bring him much longevity."

The pupils in Cao Xiang's eyes shrank, and his expression began to look a little ugly.

Cao Yan walked up to Cao Xiang, raised her hand and put it on Cao Xiang's shoulder, saying: "Brother Huang doesn't want to do this either, but who knows, that ancestor has gone crazy."

"Being of royal blood is both an opportunity and a crisis for us. If it had been a hundred years earlier, brother, I would have been a good emperor who worked hard to govern."

"But who made our ancestors' longevity about to end? The fate of the Wei Dynasty made it so bad that the demon came to the world."

"There are still so many powerful enemies at the border. If we let our ancestors continue to suffer harm like this, the Wei Dynasty will change hands in your hands and mine sooner or later."

"When the time comes, my two brothers will be the sinners of Wei!"

Cao Yan retracted her hand and turned to look deep into the palace, a shadow flashing deep in her eyes.

When Cao Xiang heard this, his expression was uncertain, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

(End of this chapter)