Chapter 48 Chapter 3 Shadow Assassin

After returning to the quiet and quiet Shen Mansion, the three of them felt like they had narrowly escaped death, and remembered that they would find Pepe tomorrow, and they were not as hopeless as before, and their mood improved.The two laughed and narrated to Susu the experience of the past two years. The listener is involved, the speaker is more excited, and it is dark time in a blink of an eye.The Shen residence lit up all the palace lanterns in the house, and the front and back yards were as bright as day. After the three of them ate up the remaining food, Kou Zhong spread out on the chair and said comfortably: "Sister really likes to be clean, and cleaned the inside and outside of this room, how could we do that in other places."

Susu said in a daze: "How can people be so idle, someone should come to clean it this morning!" Kou Zhong sat up straight suddenly, and lost his voice: "Oops!" The two looked at him in astonishment. Kou Zhongdao: "When we came yesterday, the house was full of dust, apparently no one lived in it for a long time, now suddenly someone came to clean it, obviously there are guests here!" Xu Ziling scolded himself for his negligence, jumped up and said, "Madam Shen must be entertaining the beauty she accompanied just now, no wonder the lights are so bright. Come! Let's pack up and leave."

While the three of them were busy tidying up, the sound of horses neighing and people faintly came from the front yard.Shen Luoyan and the guests came.They didn't dare to hesitate, and while Shen Luoyan was still in the front yard, they hurriedly hid in another woodshed behind the house.After a while, I saw someone staying in the guest house, and the sound of talking and walking could be heard from time to time.The four rooms in the guest house were all lit up.The three of them no longer felt safe, and Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling took turns monitoring the movement outside. At this time, the snow had stopped, and the visitors seemed to have settled down, and they were no longer as noisy as before.Kou Zhong, who was observing the outside situation through the small window, suddenly issued a warning.Xu Ziling and Susu rushed to the window, and the three of them looked out at the same time.I saw Shen Luoyan leading the vigorous and charming young woman to the small garden outside the house side by side. The former introduced: "Luoyan likes to see the scene of the fruit, so most of the plants are fruit trees."

The woman praised: "Sister Yan is really thoughtful. Who would have thought that there is such a fairyland on earth in the deep alley?" Shen Luoyan said modestly: "Yuzhi, don't laugh at me, the Huaiyuan of your Song family is listed as one of the top ten realms of martial arts, how can my little nest be able to compare." Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's hearts were shocked, and only then did they realize that this beautiful woman with unique charm was from the Song Clan, but they didn't know what relationship she had with Song Shidao. The two women stopped to admire the ice hanging on the tree.

Song Yuzhi said indifferently: "This time Yuzhi is visiting, with Sister Yan's intelligence, I should have guessed one or two." Shen Luoyan murmured: "I don't know if the word culture has something to do with spreading rumors and making troubles in front of that faint king?" Song Yuzhi smiled and said: "I knew I couldn't hide it from Sister Yan, but this is only one of the reasons." Shen Luoyan said spontaneously: "Then another reason is related to Du Fuwei. I heard that after he captured Liyang, he cut off the traffic of the Yangtze River waterway and plundered ships. No one is merciful. According to our news, recently they detained three of your salt boats! Is there such a thing?"

Song Yuzhi said calmly: "Sister Yan is really well-informed, no wonder Mi Gong relies so heavily on her!" Shen Luoyan shook his head and sighed: "I really don't understand what is in Du Fuwei's head. At this moment when Yang Guangda's army is stationed in Jiangdong one after another, he dares to set up a powerful enemy like a nobleman. He is afraid that he will not survive. Tired?" Kou Xu and the two were suddenly stunned. The Yangtze River Salt Transport is the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty. Du Fuwei's interception of the salt ship has greatly threatened the prestige and livelihood of the Song Dynasty.Therefore, the Song clan sent Yuzhi, hoping to link up with Li Mi, so that the north and the south could join forces to attack the Jianghuai army headed by Du Fuwei and Fu Gongyou in Liyang.

But now that the Wagang army has just had internal strife, it is even more important for the Sui army to plot a counterattack. I am afraid that Li Mi has no time for him. Song Yuzhi smiled and said: "Du Fuwei thought it was a last resort, but he shouldn't have provoked my Song family. We have negotiated with Du Fu and Du Fu again and again, but to no avail. My father was very angry about this, and decided to do everything he could. He taught Du Fuwei a lesson, but because he didn't know the intention of Migong, he sent Yuzhi to meet Migong." Shen Luoyan sighed and said: "Yuzhi should know that we have always been jealous of each other in the Jianghuai Army..."

Song Yuzhi interrupted her and said, "We have recently received news that the Jianghuai army has not moved since they entered and occupied Liyang, but only continued to consolidate the occupied land. It is really unpredictable. Sister Yan has heard of it?" Shen Luoyan said: "Does Yuzhi mean that Du Fuwei hopes that Yang Guang can take a breath so that he can focus on dealing with us?" Song Yuzhi said indifferently: "Only this one, I can deal with you with all my strength before it is enough." At this point, she changed the topic sharply and said, "I wonder if Sister Yan has ever heard of a Tiele man named Qu Ao?"

Shen Luoyan said in astonishment: "Is Yuzhi talking about Qu Ao who is known as a 'big thief' and rampant in the western border? This person's reputation is so high that he goes after the Turkic 'Wu Zun' Bi Xuan. I'm afraid Du Fuwei won't move He, I don't know why Yuzhi suddenly mentioned this person?" Song Yuzhi said solemnly: "One moment, that moment. The Tiele people have always been the sworn enemies of the Turks. Seeing that the Turkic influence in the Central Plains is growing, they have the ambition to share a piece of the pie. Qu Aozheng is following the secret order of King Tiele, and he is coming. Link up with the emerging forces in the Central Plains, trying to fish in troubled waters and take advantage of it."

Shen Luoyan frowned and said, "Qu Ao actually fell in love with Du Fuwei?" Song Yuzhi said in a leisurely manner: "Not only that, they also conspired to assassinate Migong. If it happens, Yang Guang will take advantage of the moment when the Wagang army is in chaos, and attack you with all its strength. At that time, Du Fuwei can take advantage of the situation to absorb the scattered Wagang army. Team, and expand your forces to the north, otherwise, with your Wagang Army, it will still be difficult for Du Fuwei to expand northward." Just looking at Shen Luoyan's expression, Kou Zhong and the others knew that this song was no small feat.

At this time, someone came to report in a hurry, Xu Shixun came, and the two women walked towards the front yard. Kou Zhong watched the two girls disappear behind the frost-stained trees, and said coldly, "Why don't we simply change our careers to become assassins, this should be the most profitable business. At least it's clean and neat, unlike Stealing something and blackmailing people is so messy." Xu Ziling thought of Shen Luoyan's secret roster, and said worriedly: "But it would be extremely bad for Mrs. Shen to find out that the roster is missing, let alone escape from the city." Kou Zhong also said: "It seems that there is no need to take more risks for this ghost thing, hee! But how could she guess that we took it?" Xu Ziling thought about it, and said with a smile: "We call it a guilty conscience." Su Su was worried, and said: "Why don't you secretly put the roster back to its original place! Now the most important thing is to sneak out of the city, one more thing is worse than one less thing!" Kou and Xu were greatly moved when they heard this. At first, Xu Ziling stole the roster for fun and revenge, but he didn't really think that he could use the roster to blackmail Shen Luoyan.And the most rare thing now is that Shen Luoyan and Xu Shixun are both in the lobby of the main house, and Xu Ziling is familiar with it, so it should be blamed to put the roster back to its original place. Kou Zhongdao: "Sister Su has an order, we should obey it." Su Su was conflicted in her heart, she hesitated and said: "There are so many people here now, if you walk around in the garden, maybe people will find out!" Xu Ziling also lacked confidence in himself, and said, "Then what should we do?" Kou Zhong patted his chest and said: "This is called mental arithmetic without intention. There are many people and there are many benefits. It is easier to fish in troubled waters. Sister Su stay here, we will be back soon." The two of them flashed out of the firewood room, and under the cover of trees, they quickly rushed towards Shen Luoyan's boudoir. They all used the true qi in their hearts to the limit, and raised their spiritual awareness to the highest level in an instant. Not only are the eyes, ears, nose and other senses much sharper than before, but the most rare thing is that he also has a feeling beyond the senses. This is exactly the mystery of the "Secret of Longevity", which has surpassed the scope of ordinary martial arts. Not only has it reached the self-contained treasure house in the human body that "Master Yijian" Fu Cailin said.It also directly reaches the realm of "harmony between man and nature" pursued by martial arts practitioners all their life. Both Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong are rare talents with extraordinary talents in the past and present. By coincidence, they practiced the "Longevity Secret" which was long regarded as a lie by the so-called "knowledgeable". , Bi Xuan and others can only understand the realm of "true suchness". That's why in just two years, each of them practiced their own unique mental skills and martial arts without following established methods, which helped them escape disasters many times. Like this moment, even though there are so many masters around, with their unique senses, they seem to be able to smell the danger first, and they naturally act according to their intentions, avoiding the enemy's induction. It has never aroused the vigilance that the masters in the house do not exist all the time. Of course, the two of them don't have this understanding at the moment.I only thought that I was so good at lightness kung fu that I was so sharp. Soon, they crossed the back garden, passing through the guest house into the big garden where Shen Luoyanxiang's boudoir was located. They lay down in a bush, gathered their ears together, listened carefully, and immediately confirmed that there was no one in the building. Because there is no sound in the building, only the lights on the lower floor are hidden. Xu Ziling said: "I'll go upstairs to return the books, you can watch out for me." Kou Zhong nodded in agreement. Seeing that there was no one in the distance, Xu Ziling rushed out from the grass, rushed to the gate of the small building like a ghost, pushed the door open and entered. As expected, there was no one in the hall, and under the illumination of the palace lanterns, there was an unusual tranquility. Xu Ziling didn't dare to hesitate, and hurriedly climbed the stairs. At this moment, his heart was empty, without thoughts or thoughts. That was not a deliberate state of mind, but a natural one. As soon as she stepped into the small hall of Shen Luoyanxiang's boudoir upstairs, an indescribable feeling came to her heart. It was hard to tell what he sensed, but he was very uncomfortable, and there seemed to be an invisible pressure affecting his mental state, which was like a moon in a well. Xu Ziling's spirit suddenly rose to the limit, his meridians were really full, and he drew out the short halberd without hesitation. The hall immediately brightened. It wasn't that someone lit the lamp, but that Xu Ziling's eyesight suddenly multiplied under the inner power. He glanced around, and even the traces of dust left on the floor after sweeping could not escape his sharp eyes. This is a level that Xu Ziling has never reached. In the past, although there were times when the induction was strengthened due to full exercise, but it was not as clear and exquisite as this time. This is not only because he is in a state of tranquility, but more importantly, he feels a great crisis. And the most frightening thing is that this dangerous feeling is fleeting, like now he can no longer sense any inappropriate atmosphere. After Xu Ziling glanced back and forth on the ground several times, he seemed to have vaguely found some clue, and his gaze carefully patrolled the floor again. Immediately I was stunned. It turned out that there were two or so tiny dust marks looming on the floor, as if someone had touched the ground with their toes, swept them out of Shen Luoyan's boudoir, and stopped when they reached the stairs. When thinking of this, a black shadow has swept out of the room. Xu Ziling is no longer someone who has never seen a battle, but he still has never imagined that there are such terrifying martial arts in the world. Only then did he feel that someone was sneaking up on him, and his whole body was plunged into an almost irresistible vortex. There were thousands of strange forces, some pulled him forward, some pressed him directly, and there were also several horizontal and rotational forces. It's like falling into the turbulent whirlpool of the sea, making it difficult for people to have the ability to control themselves. Fortunately, Xu Ziling was alert first, otherwise he might be stumbling around and it would be difficult to stand still. Xu Ziling knew that this was a critical moment of life and death, without thinking about it, the short halberd in his hand gathered all his strength, leaned over and sat on the horse, stabbing and looking at people at the same time. For a moment, he could only see a black shadow. A little sword light is expanding in front of his eyes. The invincible sword invaded through the long sword, making his breathing stop, and his whole body was cut like a knife. From when Xu Ziling boarded here to find the police, until the terrible enemy launched a surprise attack, it was only a blink of an eyelid, but Xu Ziling had fallen into a danger that he had never encountered in his life. Seeing that the short halberd in his hand could block the enemy's weapons, the opponent's long sword changed, and Xu Ziling's short halberd hit the empty space. The feeling of using the wrong strength and not being able to use it made Xu Ziling so uncomfortable that he almost vomited blood. There was no one in sight. Fortunately, his feeling clearly told him that the other party was using unfathomable footwork to reach a blind spot on his left side that was hard to see. The strangest thing is that there is still a little sword light in front of him, which keeps flashing, making him blind, and he can only react purely by feeling. A sharp sword seemed to stab at his left waist. Such a powerful movement and sword move is really shocking. Xu Ziling didn't have time to think, he forcibly retracted the short halberd that pierced the air, turned around and slashed sideways. At the same time, he turned his head and stared at this terrifying enemy. In a flash, Xu Ziling's short halberd struck the air twice. Xu Ziling behaved well this time, he immediately changed his moves before he had exhausted his strength, and retreated quickly at the same time. He didn't intend to escape, but to stabilize his position. Although it was only two moves, he had tried his best to fight to the end for his own life. The sword glow of the imitation land is in full bloom, and there are roaring sword shadow lights in all directions, which is unpredictable. But Xu Ziling could clearly grasp that the opponent was not only in front, but also that the deadly sword was attacking his lower abdomen with lightning. The opponent's speed is obviously a few notches faster than his, so although he is already retreating, the initiative is entirely in the opponent's hands. At this juncture of life and death, Xu Ziling lifted up the short halberd, and even displayed the characteristic of the short halberd's rotation, strangling the opponent's stabbing sword. Since the battle, he is still the first entity to receive the opponent's weapon. Due to the unique structure of the short court, it is the best weapon to lock and entangle the enemy. Unexpectedly, the intersection of halberd and sword is not the same thing at all. First of all, Xu Ziling felt that the true energy concentrated on the halberd was suddenly sucked dry by the enemy's sword, and then the enemy's sword produced a sticking force, which made him unable to even pull back the short halberd. Xu Ziling remained calm in the face of danger, and when he was about to abandon his halberd and flee for his life, the opponent's long sword attached to the halberd like a poisonous snake, and pierced into his lower abdomen.