What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 317 Su Mo is attacked! The enraged Empress!

The Zhenhai Golden Bell, bestowed upon Su Mo by the Empress, is a second-grade magic treasure.

According to the Empress, this bell can withstand a full-force attack from an ordinary Golden Core cultivator!
After summoning the Zhenhai Golden Bell, Su Mo felt reassured and initially wanted to retreat immediately to avoid the assassin's attack.

With a final grit of his teeth, he stood firmly on the spot, not moving an inch!

It wasn't that Su Mo wanted to maintain his authority in front of the residents of Lonely Peak Mountain.

Instead, Xue Yishu, Qin Bier, and other unarmed confidantes were right beside him!

Su Mo simply couldn't bring himself to let his woman act as a shield for him!

The assassins who attacked Su Mo were also taken aback when they saw Su Mo summon the phantom of the golden bell.

Among the information he had received, he had never heard of Su Mo possessing such a treasure!
However, since this man was the Empress's lover, it was not unexpected that he would receive a protective magic item from her.

Two consecutive strikes failed to break through the illusory image of the golden bell.

Without hesitation, the assassin unleashed all his inner strength, his body surging with blood-red light, transforming into an indestructible sword. He gripped the dagger tightly with both hands, becoming one with the dagger as he thrust it into Lin Moyin through the air!
Lin Moyin's pretty face darkened!
She intended to continue attacking the other assassin.

Seeing the assassin suddenly unleash an incredibly terrifying aura and turn to attack her, she only had time to raise her hand and unleash a palm strike with all her inner strength.

But then, the assassin, in mid-air, used the force of Lin Moyin's palm strike to strangely change direction, and with it, the blade changed its target, sending countless sword beams shooting towards Liu Siyun!

Liu Siyun's face turned deathly pale.

Fortunately, Niu Da and Niu Er, who were distributing New Year's goods to the villagers, finally realized what was happening.

"Protect the lady!"

With a loud shout, Niu Da stepped in front of Liu Siyun without hesitation!

Niu Er hesitated only slightly before standing side by side with Niu Da!

Two burly figures bravely faced the overwhelming sword energy, protecting Liu Siyun tightly behind them!
The incredibly sharp sword energy instantly turned the robes of Niu Da and Niu Er into countless fragments.

His steel armor underneath was revealed!

Immediately, countless tiny and deep sword marks appeared on the armor!
A Martial Grandmaster unleashes a deadly strike by using a secret technique to unleash the full potential of his body—it's terrifying!
Even with the protection of their external martial arts skills, which made them impervious to blades and spears, Niu Da and Niu Er's exposed limbs could not withstand the terrifying sword energy of the Martial Grandmaster. Instantly, they were cut with countless wounds, leaving them covered in blood!

However, the two tough guys who had been subdued by Su Mo gritted their teeth and did not give an inch!
Despite spitting blood, the assassin who was knocked to the ground by Lin Moyin seemed unharmed and leaped up with a somersault.

He too transformed into a sharp blade and stabbed at Liu Siyun!

Su Mo was surprised that the assassin who had been knocked away by Lin Moyin could still launch an attack.

You've underestimated the resilience of Emperor Wuzong's life force!

Seeing that Liu Siyun was about to be killed by the other party, he quickly opened his mouth and spat out the Dragon Binding Rope, which turned into a black light and wrapped around the assassin!

There were quite a few guards present at Gufeng Mountain.

However, while such warriors are capable of fighting fiercely on the battlefield, they are not very useful in such high-level situations.

Only Niu Da and Niu Er barely managed to react and act as human shields.

Don't talk about them.

People like Ning Xiaoxiao and Chen Qianyu didn't even have time to react!

Fortunately, there was also a seasoned Grand Sorcerer of the Divine Realm present!

Wang Xiuzhi not only surpasses Su Mo in cultivation level, but also possesses extremely rich combat experience.

At this critical moment, he swung out a powerful palm strike.

A gigantic palm print descended from the sky!

With a deafening roar and a cloud of dust, a massive palm print appeared on the ground, slamming the assassin to the ground!

Niu San and others, who were further away, roared and pounced over with eyes bulging with fury.

The five brothers formed a battle formation, completely protecting Liu Siyun within it!

The Niu family's external martial arts training is enough to deal with ordinary first-class masters, and even super-first-class masters!
Compared to a martial arts master who uses secret techniques, this external martial arts skill is somewhat inadequate.

However, before coming to Lonely Peak Mountain, Su Mo gave them orders to protect Liu Siyun at all costs!

A scholar dies for a confidant!

If Su Mo hadn't intervened, everyone in Niujia Village would probably be dead!
It's time to repay Su Mo with my life!
The difference between immortal cultivators and martial arts masters was quite evident at this moment.

Caught completely off guard, even Lin Moyin, who was at the Returning to the Aperture Realm, could not withstand the full force of a martial arts grandmaster's attack!
Niu Da and Niu Er bravely protected Liu Siyun, using their bodies to block the sword energy.

Lin Moyin finally had a chance to use her sword talisman. She raised her hand and released three sword beams, which shot towards the assassins attacking Liu Siyun from the front in a triangular formation!

Just when everyone thought that the assassin was about to be pierced through by Lin Moyin's sword energy.

Another anomaly has occurred!

The assassin flicked his wrist and threw out a golden talisman.

The golden talisman, of unknown grade, instantly transformed into a giant shield, completely blocking Lin Moyin's sword energy!
At the same time, blood mist burst forth from Ci's body, turning him into a blood-soaked figure.

A blood-red sword beam, a full ten feet long, slashed towards Niu Da and Niu Er at the waist!
This move was clearly the final strike of the Martial Sect assassin, unleashing all his life force, determined to cut the five Niu brothers, along with Liu Siyun, in half at the waist!
In the blink of an eye, a cold glint appeared!
The assassin's head rolled off!

The crimson sword energy dissipated instantly!
Nevertheless, Niu Wu, who was protecting Liu Siyun's left side, also had a terrifying wound cut into his chest and abdomen by the sword energy, and his intestines were spilling out!
Su Mo breathed a sigh of relief and was about to activate his sword embryo to attack the assassin who was being suppressed on the ground by Wang Xiu's giant palm.

Knowing he had no chance of escaping, the assassin severed his own heart meridian and died, spitting out black blood.

Su Mo's face suddenly darkened.

They were assassins!

He originally only intended to sever the tendons in the opponent's hands and feet, leaving them alive, but he never expected the opponent to be so decisive in cutting off their own life!

Who on earth is this guy who has such a deep hatred for me and such great ability to send two Martial Grandmaster assassins to kill me?

The guards of Lone Peak Mountain only realized what was happening at this moment.

Everyone drew their weapons and protected Su Mo and the others, while the villagers and laborers were ruthlessly driven out!
Before Su Mo could understand what had happened...

A muffled, thunderous sound came from a hilltop several hundred feet away.

The muffled thud was incredibly powerful; the mountain seemed to tremble, and chunks of rock tumbled down.

Su Mo subconsciously looked up at the mountaintop, only to see a black figure shrouded in thick fog, soaring into the sky!

Su Mo felt a chill run down her spine again!
There were even assassins hiding there!
Just as Lin Moyin was about to give chase, a cold snort suddenly rang in her ears: "You little brat, you'd better not go and get yourself killed!"

Upon hearing this voice, Su Mo was instantly stunned.

Another figure appeared on the hilltop, his robes fluttering, seemingly moving slowly but actually moving at an extremely fast speed towards this side.

Ip Man Shan, a veteran of three dynasties and a true master of the Southern Ming Dynasty!
After Ye Wenshan appeared, he first looked at the two assassin corpses on the ground, then his gaze fell on Su Mo, and his brows furrowed.

"You little brat, which deity have you offended?"

"They actually sent two Martial Grandmaster assassins and a Golden Core cultivator to kill you, brat?"

As he spoke, he waved his sleeve, and a golden light flashed.

The remaining green mist that the assassin had previously scattered dissipated instantly.

The nauseating, fishy stench also disappeared.

Su Mo shook his head with a dark expression: "This junior has no idea who is so bold!"

"I have always been kind to others, but I don't know why I was attacked and killed!"

He took a deep breath, paused, and then asked, "The muffled sounds from the mountaintop earlier were signs of a battle between a True Immortal and a Golden Core assassin?"

"Does the senior know who the other party is?"

Ye Wenshan shook his head: "I have never seen this person before either."

As he spoke, a look of suspicion appeared on his face, and he said in a deep voice, "This person is masked with a black cloth, and his methods are very strange, unlike those of a traditional cultivator."

"The black bow magic weapon in his hand is truly astonishing in power; even I cannot easily stop it!"

After speaking, Ye Wenshan waved his sleeves.

Two charred holes were clearly visible on the sleeve.

Su Mo was startled upon hearing this!
Don't underestimate Ye Wenshan just because he's only at the Golden Core stage now. He used to be a Heavenly Infant Realm True Person, and his skills are far superior to those of ordinary Golden Core cultivators.

Unexpectedly, even he suffered a minor loss and was unable to capture the assassin lurking in the shadows.

That shows how formidable the opponent is!
Fortunately, Ip Man Shan stepped in.

Otherwise, even with the Golden Bell protecting him, it's uncertain whether he could withstand being shot!

Of course, the other side may not have launched an attack while the Wuzong assassin was making his move, perhaps because they felt the distance was too great and they were not confident of penetrating the defenses of the Zhenhai Golden Bell.

Just as Su Mo was about to speak, suddenly everything went black, and she stumbled, almost losing her balance. Ye Wenshan frowned immediately, his gaze falling on the wound on Su Mo's waist.

Black blood was seen seeping from Su Mo's waist, and a faint fluorescent light was also visible.

"The Yellow Springs Guide?" His expression suddenly changed!
Seeing Ye Wenshan's expression, Su Mo suddenly felt something was wrong.

Subconsciously, he also looked down at his waist.

The small wound on my waist was oozing black blood, but I felt no pain at all. When I pressed it, it was numb and I couldn't feel anything.

I'm definitely poisoned!

Lin Moyin, standing nearby, couldn't help but ask urgently, "Senior Ye, what is the Yellow Springs Guide?"

Her name, which even cultivators at the Returning Aperture Realm had never heard of, clearly indicated that this was no ordinary poison!

Ye Wenshan hesitated for a moment: "It's an extremely troublesome poison, specifically used to deal with immortal cultivators. Although it's not fatal, it will continuously erode the poisoned person's magical power!"

He paused, his expression turning serious: "This medicine is extremely potent; even a Golden Core cultivator would find it difficult to resist! In the end, they would lose all their cultivation and become a cripple!"

Lin Moyin's expression changed drastically.

Su Mo was also taken aback.

However, suddenly, the vajra began to get hot again.

A powerful warm current flowed into his body, quickly rushing towards his waist.

The power of the Vajra Pestle rapidly declined, and even the incense offerings and prayers released by the villagers and laborers could not replenish it in time!
But the numbness in my waist was suppressed, and a faint stinging sensation came through.

Who knew the Vajra Pestle could have such a function!
Su Mo felt slightly reassured.

Looking at the Niu brothers, who were being protected by guards, covered in blood, and lying unconscious on the ground, Su Mo thought for a moment and then said in a deep voice, "Don't worry about Huang Quan Yin for now!"

"Treat the Niu brothers' injuries first!"

He turned to Lin Moyin and said, "Mo'er, invite Palace Master Xiao here!"

Lin Mo hesitated for a moment: "My lord, you..."

Su Mo snorted heavily: "We'll talk about the Yellow Springs Guide later! Saving lives is the priority!"

Ye Wenshan narrowed his eyes as he looked at Su Mo.

No wonder those five guards risked their lives to protect this guy's woman.

Such a patriarch is indeed worthy of their loyalty, even at the cost of their lives!

Lin Moyin could only nod: "This concubine will inform Master immediately!"

Master is an expert in medicine, so he might also know about Huang Quan Yin's condition.

Then, Lin Moyin took out a paper crane from her pouch and used her magic to send it flying away!

Su Mo then asked Ye Wenshan, "Senior, do you have any life-extending medicines such as the Nine Spirit Elixir?"

He had seen Nangong Sheyue before, and she used the Nine Spirit Elixir to prolong Wu Gouzi's life.

Ye Wenshan shook his head: "I don't have any Nine Spirit Elixir."

"However, we do have a few Lesser Heaven-Mending Pills."

"This pill costs three thousand taels of silver. Are you sure you want to give it to them?"

"I have no relation to them, so I will not waste my elixirs on them!"

Su Mo replied without hesitation, "Please trouble you to give them the pills, senior!"

"As for the amount of silver, this junior will certainly not shortchange you, senior!"

Ye Wenshan took out a small Heaven-Mending Pill and said expressionlessly, "Dissolve this pill in warm water and give it to them!"

Su Mo immediately instructed Liu Siyun to act in accordance with the law.

Thanks to the fierce protection of the five Niu brothers, Liu Siyun was only frightened and physically unharmed.

She quickly fetched warm water, dissolved the pills, and personally fed them to the five Niu brothers.

After the five Niu brothers took the medicine, their complexions finally became much rosier, and the bleeding from their wounds stopped considerably.

Su Mo looked at the residents of Fengyi, who were filled with fear and worry.

He then said in a deep voice, "Continue distributing New Year's goods!"

Upon hearing this, not only was Ip Man-shan taken aback.

Lin Moyin and the others also looked at Su Mo in surprise!

The villagers and laborers of Gufeng Mountain were equally stunned.

I thought that with such an incident, and that a villain had dared to assassinate the Marquis, the New Year's gifts would definitely not be distributed anymore.

Countless people are filled with regret, wishing they had lined up earlier.

Su Mo's gaze fell on the crowd, and he took a deep breath: "Everyone, line up and continue to receive your New Year's gifts!"

As he spoke, his gaze fell on the woman who had given him the warning earlier.

They recognized her as a female worker in a garment factory.

This woman named Chen Xiaolan is very skillful and hardworking. She earns almost the same points as two female workers, making her an outstanding performer among the female workers in the garment factory.

Su Mo pointed at Chen Xiaolan and nodded gently: "Come here!"

Chen Xiaolan was startled and instinctively stepped out of the crowd, her voice stammering, "Lord...Lord..."

Su Mo waved his hand: "I am not a marquis!"

As he spoke, he pointed at Niu Wu and said, "I remember you are quite skilled at needlework. Could you help him suture his wound?"

Chen Xiaolan was dumbfounded!
"This servant...this servant...has never sewn a person before..."

Su Mo said in a deep voice, "Just sew it up like you're sewing cloth. I'll guide you from the side!"

Chen Xiaolan...

When Su Mo performed surgery on Wu Gouzi last time, he discovered that the people here lacked the skill to heal wounds. The wounds were either simply bandaged or directly burned with a hot iron.

Therefore, artificial catgut sutures were specially made to facilitate suturing wounds.

I never expected it would be used on Niu Wu.

It seems that we need to train medical personnel specifically for this field in the future.

Nowadays, we can only force the weavers to do things against their will.

The abdomen of the cow was cut open. The more it was exposed to the air, the greater the risk of infection. It had to be sutured as soon as possible.

Fortunately, the intestines and internal organs inside were not damaged.

Afterwards, Su Mo asked Xue Yishu to go back to the villa and get alcohol and garlic extract. Without bothering to arrange an operating room, he directly asked Chen Xiaolan to perform the surgery on Niu Wu!
Seeing the gruesome wound, with blood still oozing out, Chen Xiaolan's hands trembled, and she dared not touch it.

Finally, Ip Man Shan made a move, tapping Niu Wu a few times until the bleeding stopped completely.

Chen Xiaolan glanced at Su Mo's composed expression and then heard Su Mo's deep voice giving her instructions.

Finally, I calmed down.

Using the cotton wool that Su Mo had sterilized to absorb the blood, he picked up a needle and thread and sewed up Niu Wu's wound.

The audience was stunned and held their breath, not daring to make a sound!
……

In the Ziwei Palace, the Empress, having a rare moment of leisure, once again began to read Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Turning to the last page, I was wondering if Su Mo had written the second volume yet.

Suddenly, a blood eagle swooped into the hall.

The Empress frowned slightly.

With a swift movement, she let the blood eagle land in her sleeve, then took out the strip of cloth from inside the copper tube in the eagle's claw and examined it.

then!

Her pretty face suddenly darkened!

A biting, chilling cold instantly filled every corner of the Ziwei Palace!
All the eunuchs and palace maids in the hall shivered involuntarily!

All the eunuchs and palace maids looked at the Empress in shock, wondering why the Empress, who was always calm and collected, had suddenly become so furious!
All that could be heard were extremely cold and murderous words, squeezed out from between the empress's teeth, one word at a time!

"What a courageous dog!"

(End of this chapter)