Eternal Sword

Chapter 117 Shadow Building

The crowd fled in fear.

The owner of the store stood there in a daze, at a loss.

The proprietress was so frightened that she fainted.

Seeing Chen Tang leaping down from the roof, the boss hurried forward, fell to his knees with a plop, and said, "Master Chen, this, this matter has nothing to do with me. I don't know that person. What's going on? This is..."

The boss looked pale and spoke incoherently.

This couple had been running this store in Wu'an County for a long time. They didn't know Chen Tang before, so it was impossible for them to have started planning to assassinate him many years ago.

Chen Tang knew that the matter had nothing to do with the store, so he asked the boss for the lame clerk's information and then let him go.

After asking the boss to make another cup of soy milk, Chen Tang headed home.

When he returned home, he was still frightened when he recalled what had just happened.

Previously in Wu'an County, twenty snow bandits had set up an ambush on the street, but those twenty people were no match for the threat posed by that lame fellow!

This person’s cultivation level should not be very high.

But Chen Tang almost died at the hands of this man!
Now think about it, fighting with all kinds of ferocious beasts in the Three Thousand Snow Mountains is really nothing.

Everyone sat around the table, eating the breakfast that Chen Tang brought back.

Chen Tang briefly recounted what had just happened.

Mei Nianzhi, Meng Liangyu and others were all worried about Chen Tang.

But when Qing Mu heard this, his expression changed slightly!

Chen Tang asked quickly, "Do you recognize this lame fellow?"

"do not know."

Qing Mu looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "But I have heard of these people."

"Oh?"

Chen Tang showed curiosity and asked, "Who are these people? Isn't this lame fellow alone?"

Qing Mu said: "A hundred years ago, when the Shenzhou Continent was not divided into north and south, it was the Great Xia Dynasty. The Great Xia was relatively tolerant. In addition to the Xia people, there were many other tribes, one of which was the Dongyi tribe."

"The Dongyi people have their own unique culture and cultivation methods. They are best at hiding, escaping, and assassinating. Their assassination organization is called the Shadow Building, and it hides in every corner of the Great Xia Dynasty."

"It is said that the assassins of the Dongyi tribe are called hermits, and they are divided into several levels: lower hermits, middle hermits, upper hermits, and even heavenly hermits who can assassinate masters! The person who assassinated you today should be a lower hermit."

"Generally speaking, Shadow Building's assassinations rarely fail. They have enough patience to spend months or even years trying to assassinate their targets, and they will only take action when they are absolutely sure."

"Xia Yin is capable of assassinating any warrior from the ninth to sixth rank. It is already quite rare that you can survive Xia Yin's hands."

Having said that, Qing Mu glanced at Chen Tang and felt a little scared.

Just a little bit and they would be separated forever.

"No wonder, it turns out he's a professional."

Chen Tang couldn't help but recall the lame guy and his youthful yet polite smile.

If it weren't for the warning from Tingfeng Jue, he wouldn't have noticed anything at all.

Even when this lame boy made his move, there was no trace of murderous intent on his face or in his eyes, and there was no flaw at all!

But, as the fat old man said.

A person's actions may be silent or disguised.

But as long as he moves, the airflow around him will inevitably change.

Chen Tang said: "I broke his elbow. He won't be able to attack again in a short time. It's a pity that I couldn't catch him at that time. Although he was lame, he ran away very quickly."

Qing Mu said: "The hermits in the Shadow Tower all know some escape techniques. It is said that some of the top hermits even know the five elements escape technique. They can use gold, wood, water, fire, and earth to escape at any time. They come and go without a trace and cannot be caught at all."

"Is it so magical?"

Meng Liangyu was shocked.

Qing Mu shook his head and said, "Master disagrees with this statement. He once said that the Five Elements Escape Technique is actually some strange and unusual techniques that belong to the category of martial arts."

"Master once gave an example, such as the Golden Escape Technique, which actually uses the sound and refracted light of one's own weapon to deceive and confuse the opponent, giving oneself a chance to escape."

"What is the most magical fire escape technique? In fact, it is just using some special powder, sprinkled on the fire, releasing a lot of thick smoke to block the vision."

Chen Tang said: "Such a huge assassin organization can actually survive."

"A hundred years ago, the Shadow Tower did cause considerable turmoil in the Great Xia Dynasty. They only had one principle for assassination, which was money."

Qing Mu said: "Anyone, any force, as long as they provide enough money, they can hire them to serve you."

"However, after Emperor Wu unified Northern Shenzhou, he hated the Shadow Tower and believed that they were the source of chaos, so he began to hunt down the assassins of the Shadow Tower everywhere."

"It is said that Yingzilou has attempted to assassinate Emperor Wu dozens of times, but all attempts ended in failure. Emperor Wu has thus set an unprecedented record."

"Later, the Dongyi tribe had nowhere to hide under the siege of Emperor Wu, and Nanxia would not tolerate them either, so this group of people crossed the sea to the east and disappeared. Unexpectedly, I actually saw a hermit in Wu'an County today!"

Chen Tang thought for a moment and said, "It seems that the Shadow Building will reappear in Shenzhou."

If a hermit is found in Wu'an County, it means that there may be many hermits hiding in the corners of Qian Country, waiting for an opportunity to strike!

Chen Tang had some understanding of why Emperor Wu decided to encircle and suppress the Dongyi tribe.

The Shadow Building is indeed a headache.

No matter who you are, it is impossible to be tense all the time.

When eating or sleeping, there is always time to slack off.

Once you are targeted by the hermits of the Dongyi tribe, you may never have peace!
However, Chen Tang changed his mind and realized that this Xia Yin appeared today and was injured by him, so he would not take action again in the short term.

This may not be a bad thing.

If he waits until the governor of Pingzhou starts a rebellion and the soldiers in Wu'an County mutinied, the country will be in chaos. If this person takes action at that time, he probably won't even know how he died.

……

noon.

A dark carriage drove into Wu'an County. Two people were sitting in the carriage.

One of them was the leader of the Black Water Gang in Wuan County, Du Yinfeng.

The other one looked like a nobleman, dressed in white, young, with a fair face, narrow eyes, and very thin lips. He gently lifted the car window curtain and looked outside, his eyes flashing with evil light, as if looking for prey.

Xiao Xun, the young leader of the Blackwater Gang!
Du Yinfeng asked softly, "Young Boss, shall we go directly to Baihua Tower?"

"Have you made an appointment?"

Xiao Xun asked.

Du Yinfeng said: "It has been arranged. It should be here soon."

"Then go directly."

Xiao Xun said lightly.

Not long after, the carriage stopped outside Baihua Tower.

Under the guidance of Du Yinfeng, Xiao Xun came all the way to the depths of Baihua Tower and saw a chrysanthemum pavilion in the distance. Wine and drinks had been prepared inside and the three people had already taken their seats.

Xiao Xun walked towards the Chrysanthemum Pavilion with a smile on his face.

Seeing Xiao Xun coming, the three of them stood up.

"Young Boss, how are you?"

"Young Master Xiao."

"Brother Xiao."

The three of them greeted Xiao Xun.

"Brother Huo, Master Song, Captain Tan, please take a seat."

Xiao Xun bowed in return.

The three people in the Chrysanthemum Pavilion were none other than Huo Zinan, the eldest son of the Huo family, Song Mu, the abbot of Xuantian Temple, and Tan Wujiu, the captain of the Qinglong Division!
Huo Zinan smiled and said, "It's been such a long time since Brother Xiao came to Wu'an County. I hope he didn't forget us."

"how come."

Xiao Xun said: "No matter who I forget, I will never forget Brother Huo."

He just waved his hand, and Du Yinfeng immediately took a wooden box more than a foot long from the hands of his personal attendant behind him and handed it to him.

Xiao Xun pushed the wooden box in front of Huo Zinan and said, "This is a weapon I found in the palace. It's a bit old, but it's still as sharp as ever. I'm giving it to Brother Huo as a gift."

Huo Zinan opened the wooden box and saw a sheathed dagger inside.

He picked it up and pulled it out!
Swish!
The cold light is dazzling!
Song Mu and Tan Wujiu felt their eyes brighten and couldn't help but secretly praise in their hearts, what a good weapon!
Huo Zinan was overjoyed and smiled, saying, "In that case, I won't be polite."

Song Mu asked, "Young Master has entered the palace. Can he see the Black Water King?"

"Of course I saw it."

Xiao Xun said: "I received news from Brother Huo a long time ago that the Princess of Qian Kingdom was in Wu'an County, but I had to go to the palace to pay my respects to the king and ask him to order the troops to be dispatched, so I was a little late."

"Is the Black Water King preparing to send out troops?"

Huo Zinan asked quickly.

Xiao Xun nodded slightly and said with a smile: "The decree has been issued, Brother Huo, just wait for good news."

Xiao Xun turned around, took a fist-sized box from his attendant, handed it to Song Mu, and said with a smile: "This is a gift prepared for Master Song."

"what is this?"

Song Mu asked curiously.

"Master, why not open it and take a look."

Xiao Xun smiled slightly.

Song Mu opened the box and found an ice cube the size of a pigeon egg inside. It looked inconspicuous, but it gave off bursts of chill.

As soon as the box was opened, everyone around couldn't help but shudder.

Xiao Xun said: "This is the mysterious ice condensed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It is useless to warriors or ordinary people. But for the master of the temple, it should be helpful for cultivation."

Song Mu had already recognized this thing, and his eyes were shining with strangeness.

With the help of this piece of black ice, he will have a chance to break through and reach the eighth level of Qi Condensation!

"Young Master is thoughtful."

Song Mu nodded and smiled. He seemed calm, but he was already overjoyed.

After a pause, Xiao Xun said quietly, "Actually, I was in a hurry to come to Wu'an County not just because of Princess Qian."

"Is it because of that Chen Tang?"

Huo Zinan said with a smile.

"good."

Xiao Xun glanced at Tan Wujiu and said, "This Chen Tang killed someone from my Black Water Gang and challenged me. I must kill this man, no one can save him!"

Tan Wujiu's expression was calm, and his eyes were calm.

Xiao Xun clapped his hands.

Du Yinfeng immediately stepped forward and handed over a square box.

Xiao Xun handed the box to Tan Wujiu and said with a smile, "Master Tan, this gift is for you."

"Gold, silver and jewelry are not of interest to me. Spiritual objects from heaven and earth are of no use to warriors."

Tan Wujiu said calmly.

"Master Tan, don't be so quick to refuse. Why not open it and take a look?"

Xiao Xun's smile remained on his face.

(End of this chapter)