The court lackeys of the eight-hour workday

Chapter 127 Getting Old
"Commander, you are old and your sword is slow."

Bu Lei said.

At this time, Zhu Zai and Bu Lei were fighting and running, and had already run about a mile.

The loud noise could still be heard in the distance.

But both of them are veteran Jinyiwei, and have plenty of experience in life-and-death battles. They all know how difficult the opponent is, and if they are distracted, they will probably die at the opponent's hands.

Bu Lei was talking but his hands did not stop at all as he suddenly slashed at Zhu Zai's shoulder with a knife.

Zhu Zai blocked the attack with his sword and did not suffer any loss at all in his words.

"I am old, but you are so tender that it takes no effort for you to chew."

In an instant, the two men raised their swords and attacked each other.

Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
In the darkness, sparks suddenly lit up, dimly illuminating the gloomy expressions of the two people.

Both of them were from the Jinyiwei, learned the same martial arts, and did similar tasks. Even their realms were the same and top-notch.

The difference is that Zhu Zai is older, has a deeper inner energy, and is proficient in his moves.

Bu Lei, however, is young and full of energy, and his mentality is even more courageous and diligent.

In addition, they knew each other's moves very well, and for a moment, it was evenly matched who was better.

The outcome of this fight depends on who reveals a flaw first.

So both of them were attacking each other frantically with their hands, and their words never stopped, attacking each other's hearts.

"Commander, you are a member of the royal family and hold a high position, how could you do such a treasonous thing!?"

Bu Lei turned his arm and smashed the handle of Zhu Zai's knife directly at the blade, almost breaking it.

"You still know that I am a royal family member? How can I, a royal family member, kill two servants of my Zhu family? How can that be considered treason!"

Zhu Zai turned the long sword in his hand, held it in reverse, pressed his elbow on the back of the sword, and suddenly slashed at Bu Lei, attacking the enemy and saving him.

"What kind of magic potion did Li Miao give you that you have to protect him like this!?"

"It's better to protect him than a wolf cub like you who can't be tamed!"

"If you didn't protect him, I wouldn't do this!"

"I owe you? It's none of your business who I like!"

The two men fought fiercely, then each stepped back, regulating their breathing and recovering their energy.

"Your Majesty is already dissatisfied with the Jinyiwei. If you kill me and Wan Gongfeng, you will have a hard time explaining yourself."

Bu Lei stared at Zhu Zai's eyes.

Zhu Zai sneered.

"If you need to explain, you should explain to His Majesty. You two dead men can't hear me."

"Besides, Your Majesty has had this idea for several months, and I am still fine."

"Do you think I have been a commander for nothing these decades?"

"You!?" Bu Lei shouted angrily.

"Don't think you will definitely survive. If we fight, it's still unknown who will win."

"Li Miao and I entered the sect together. You and I both know very well what his previous level of enlightenment was."

"Although I don't know what evil path he took to end up like this, his age is there. He will definitely not be able to defeat Wan Gongsheng!"

Bu Lei sneered.

"If you lose, I will kill you. If you win, Wan Gongfeng will kill you."

"Even if you two manage to escape with your lives, His Majesty will kill you."

"You are dead, old man."

Now that he had fallen out with Zhu Zai, Bu Lei dropped his disguise and no longer showed any respect to him.

"Your Majesty does not need a Jinyiwei of Zhu Zai, but he will need a Jinyiwei of mine."

"If you and Li Miao are dead, Liu Zhe will be a waste, and the two Tongzhi are from the Ministry of War."

"This position of commander must belong to me."

Bu Lei smiled grimly, clamped the long knife in the crook of his arm, pulled it, and wiped off the blood on it.

Both he and Zhu Zai were injured. He was young and had strong blood and qi, so the impact was not great. But Zhu Zai was old and his blood and qi were declining. Sooner or later, he would not be able to hold on.

Zhu Zai had actually foreseen that Bu Lei would make the choice he made today.

He is very similar to Zuo Lishan.

Just as conceited, just as vicious, just as talented, and just as indifferent to others.

The difference is that when Zuo Lishan was practicing martial arts, there was no Li Miao by his side. If Zuo Lishan had had an opponent like Li Miao, who was vicious, cruel, and always beat him like a son, he might not have died so hastily, but would have become much smarter.

When you become smart, you learn to follow the rules, to be tolerant and respectful.

Zhu Zai had seen through Bu Lei a long time ago. If he could always suppress Bu Lei, then Bu Lei would be his loyal dog.

If Zhu Zai revealed a flaw, Bu Lei would be the first one to pounce on him and bite his neck.

Zhu Zai said coldly: "That's a good idea."

"Then you have to survive from me first."

Before he finished speaking, he immediately flashed forward and chopped down with his long sword!

To be honest, Zhu Zai was not sure whether Li Miao could win.

After all, the only information he got was Wang Hai's retelling and Li Miao's few words tonight.

Even Zhu Zai was not sure whether what he did was right.

It was obvious that Li Miao always made him angry, always did things against his will, and always looked at him with a half-dead look, as if he would resign and retire if he was given any more tasks.

He was always disrespectful to him and would take money from his wallet without even saying hello.

He was a third-rank official, a member of the Dashuo royal family, and a senior official in the imperial court, but none of the gifts he received on his birthday were worth less than a hundred taels.

Only Li Miao walked in a square step and went straight into the back hall. He took out a cake from his arms and said that it was a small stall he found while strolling today. The cake was very delicious, so he brought it for him to try.

Damn it, that day wasn’t a day off!

You skipped work to hang out and show off to me! ?
Zhu Zai was so angry that he scolded Li Miao again, and the cake was thrown at Li Miao as a hidden weapon.

But, perhaps because of this, after cursing for a while, I can't bear to not have this person to curse me anymore.

Bu Lei was right, Zhu Zai was old.

As people get older, they have more ideas.

Relented.

If you are soft-hearted, the knife will be slower.

Keng!
Keng!
Keng!
The long sword kept colliding and the blade was broken.

Fragments flew everywhere, leaving bloody marks on the faces of the two men. But neither of them dared to close their eyes to avoid it, and they could only concentrate on attacking the other's vital points.

Zhu Zai has gradually fallen into a disadvantage.

In an instant, the long swords collided, making a loud clanging sound.

Clang——

Two embroidered spring swords broke at the same time!
The broken blade flew towards the two men, but Bu Lei ignored it and let the broken blade pierce his shoulder.

Zhu Zai could only turn his head to avoid the broken blade that was shot towards his face.

This evasion revealed a flaw.

Bu Lei grinned grimly, and the half-broken sword in his hand penetrated into the gap and went straight for Zhu Zai's heart!

"Old man, come and die!"

Zhu Zai could only raise his palms and try to clamp the knife.

But he knew that the two had similar martial arts skills. He didn't practice horizontal training, so this move of bare-handed fighting against a blade had little hope.

Just when Zhu Zai was about to clamp the blade with his palm.

Bang.

A soft sound.

Bu Lei's head tilted to the side and blood spurted out.

The broken knife lost its strength and fell down softly.

Zhu Zai missed the target.

"Commander, is this what you mean by 'not completely sure'?"

"It only took me half an hour, how come you're going to lose?"

Li Miao walked over, held Zhu Zai's pulse, and used the "Wedding Dress Magic" to heal Zhu Zai.

Zhu Zai suddenly lost all his strength, held his knees with both hands, and gasped heavily.

He said in a cold voice while panting.

"I, I'll show him a flaw... huh."

"If you had come a little later, I would have won—"

(End of this chapter)