The Prodigal Son

Faced with the incoming arrows, the burly Qi Dachui took the lead, spurring his horse into the air, channeling his powerful inner strength into his arms, and swirling his golden mace.

The chilling, sharp hammer shadows overlapped, forming an impenetrable, thick iron wall.

The whistling arrows struck the iron wall and were shattered and scattered.

Qin Xiong and his guards also focused their attention and became alert, brandishing their swords in unison.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The ear-piercing sound of metal clashing was incessant, sparks flew everywhere, and more than a dozen crossbow bolts were all deflected.

A barrage of arrows missed its target, and the houses lining both sides of the street instantly erupted in commotion.

The hundreds of assassins hiding in the shadows of doors and windows could no longer restrain themselves. They broke through windows and doors and leaped into the streets and alleys.

Everyone was dressed in black and masked, but the weapons they carried were a variety of different kinds.

Swords, spears, halberds, and all sorts of weapons were present.

"kill!"

"Kill that corrupt official!"

The assassin roared menacingly as he lunged forward to attack.

Qin Yu's face darkened.

When did I become a corrupt official?

At the same time, all the gates facing the street ahead were opened, and more assassins poured out.

Qin Yu could even see assassins dressed as yamen runners!

Witnessing such blatant treason and assassination, Di Rong's eyes burned with rage, and his whole body surged with murderous intent.

Although he and Qin Yu had both sensed something was wrong, when they actually faced these assassins, he was still filled with rage.

They openly gathered a crowd within the city walls to ambush the imperial envoy!

This is already a rebellion!

"Outrageous traitor! How dare you assassinate the imperial envoy?"

Di Rong roared angrily, "Imperial Guards, listen to my command! Defeat the bandits swiftly and decisively, leaving a few alive for interrogation!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the golden-armored imperial guards, who were lined up in formation, moved instantly.

The Imperial Guards, armed with golden armor, were well-trained and well-equipped, and showed no sign of panic when facing these assassins.

A group of imperial guards in golden armor drew their crossbows and accurately shot down the remaining archers on the rooftop, eliminating the threat from above.

Some of them formed a protective formation, shielding Qin Yu completely.

The remaining elite troops drew their blades and fought back, facing the surging black-clad assassins head-on.

Everyone had a clear division of labor and knew when to advance and retreat.

Nan Que'er was about to charge out when Qin Yu stopped her, saying, "We'll cover for them and rescue anyone in danger! Qin Xiong, you take a few men and retreat to stay with us!"

Nan Que'er nodded slightly, instantly transforming from a gentle lamb into a cheetah ready to pounce, her sharp gaze sweeping across the battlefield.

"yes!"

Qin Xiong quickly accepted the order and led the four men back to Qin Yu's side.

Just as the fierce battle raged in the streets and alleys, flames suddenly shot into the sky at the entrance to the county town.

The rebel soldiers guarding the city gate had already followed orders, pouring barrels of oil down the city wall and then throwing down several torches.

The raging fire quickly spread and blocked the way into the city.

Flames soared into the sky and thick smoke billowed, effectively keeping the imperial guards in golden armor outside the city, who had not yet entered.

Qin Yu turned back to look at the towering flames at the city gate, a cold smile flashing across his face.

This rabble actually dared to try and surround us from all sides?

This Gan Dacheng is truly audacious!

To openly assassinate an imperial envoy is to humiliate the imperial court!

It seems I'm about to wreak havoc in this small Jiankou County!

A bloody battle broke out in the streets and alleys.

Qi Dachui possessed unparalleled brute strength, wielding his golden mace and charging through the battlefield with immense power in every swing.

The heavy hammer wind swept in all directions, and wherever it passed, screams accompanied the assassins being blasted away one after another, making it the most dazzling star in the whole scene.

Although many of these assassins were desperate criminals, some were still so frightened by Qi Dachui, who was like a god of death, that they couldn't even hold their weapons.

Although the Golden Armored Imperial Guards did not possess the domineering combat power of Qi Dachui, they had the advantage of being well-trained.

Groups of three to five, with a perfect balance of offense and defense, and orderly advances and retreats, used lances to thrust, short swords to finish off enemies, and shields to block, coordinating seamlessly.

Under their onslaught, hordes of assassins fell in pools of blood.

At this moment, the difference between a rabble and a well-trained elite force was fully revealed.

Whenever someone is in danger, Qin Yu and his team will step in to help them out of the predicament.

Although the individual strength of these Golden Armored Imperial Guards was not comparable to that of a few top assassins, they overwhelmed the assassins with their exquisite teamwork, superior equipment, and the support of Qin Yu and Nan Que'er.

Gan Dacheng, hidden in the shadows, watched as the martial arts figures he had recruited were slaughtered like vegetables, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He knew that the Golden Armored Imperial Guards were definitely the elite of the elite.

But his men are no slouch either!

Although most of them only had the strength of the third or fourth realm, and those yamen runners and constables could barely be considered martial arts practitioners, he still had about ten people under his command with the strength of the fifth or sixth realm!

A martial artist at the fifth or sixth level is considered a master, not only in Jiankou County, but also in the entire martial arts world!

Right now, let alone assassinating Qin Yu, there isn't even anyone who can get close to him.

This was nothing short of a one-sided massacre!

Just as Gan Dacheng was in shock, a masked assassin of the sixth realm knocked the shield out of the golden-armored imperial guard's hand and swung his sword at another golden-armored imperial guard.

However, just as his blade fell, Qin Yu appeared in front of him without him even noticing.

While the assassin was momentarily stunned, Qin Yu grabbed his wrist, twisted his hand, and his blade sliced ​​across his neck.

Blood splattered on the face of the golden-armored imperial guard who had nearly been killed. The guard, regaining his senses, quickly cast a grateful glance at Qin Yu: "Thank you, sir!"

Qin Yu snatched the knife from the assassin's hand, casually swung his blade to kill another assassin, then turned and smiled at him, "It's nothing, I've got nothing better to do anyway!"

Just as Qin Yu was speaking, a sharp arrow emitting a faint blue light pierced through the air and struck his back.

"Be careful, sir!"

The golden-armored imperial guard, who had narrowly escaped death, roared and immediately opened his arms to pounce on Qin Yu, trying to knock him to the ground.

However, as soon as he moved, Qin Yu followed suit.

Without turning his head, Qin Yu suddenly reached out with one hand and effortlessly caught the poisoned arrow that had been shot at him.

The golden-armored imperial guards who were charging forward suddenly stopped, staring at Qin Yu in disbelief.

Is he... that amazing?

Hidden in the shadows, Gan Dacheng was equally shocked, his heart filled with turmoil.

He possessed the strength of the peak of the sixth realm, and was only one step away from the seventh realm!

Even someone at the peak of the seventh realm might not be able to catch his charged arrow so easily, right?

Is it...

Is Qin Yu an eighth-realm master?

This... how is this possible!

Before Gan Dacheng could recover from his shock, Qin Yu had already raised his eyes, his gaze piercing through the layers of fighting and the obstruction of the window, accurately locking onto his hiding place.

"Give it back..."

Qin Yu instinctively raised his hand to throw the arrow, but then suddenly stopped.

This arrow looks like it's been poisoned!

This person seems quite capable; they should know more!

Let them live!

Upon realizing this, Qin Yu's figure blurred, turning into a blur as he charged straight through the battle towards Gan Dacheng.

Seeing that things were not going well, Gan Dacheng immediately grabbed the knife in his hand and, without the slightest hesitation, slashed it straight at his own neck.

There's no escaping it now!

Understanding yourself can save you from suffering!

Suddenly, two pebbles shot out.

"clang……"

A pebble struck the knife, and the immense force knocked the blade away from his neck.

boom!

Another pebble struck Gan Dacheng's wrist.

Gan Dacheng felt a piercing pain in his hand, as if the tendons in his hand had been severed, and he couldn't even hold the knife.

There are still experts!

Gan Dacheng's expression changed drastically. He tried to catch the falling knife, but Qin Yu had already flashed over.

Gan Dacheng tried to struggle, but Qin Yu's palm strike had already crashed down.

Bang!

The palm strike landed on Gan Dacheng's neck, Gan Dacheng's head lolled to the side, and he immediately lost consciousness...