Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 192 The most frightening thing is when the air suddenly goes quiet!
Upon hearing this voice, Liu Mang's face lit up with joy.

The flute player was someone he had painstakingly raised; he was highly skilled in martial arts and had once helped him solve a major problem.

Even if he were to encounter Jiang Liuyun, he might not necessarily be at a disadvantage.

Moreover, this is a flute player who has been blessed by his secret techniques.

Liu Mang felt a surge of joy and suddenly lifted the carriage curtain.

He seemed eager to see Jiang Liuyun fall to the ground.

But as soon as the carriage curtain was lifted, Liu Mang's smile froze.

What kind of scene is this?
Jiang Liuyun looked at the person on the ground with astonishment in his eyes, clutching his shoulder.

Those are... his own guards!

Blood soaked his chest, where a long sword was stuck.

The hilt of the longsword was held in the flute player's hand.

The flute player killed his own guard!

The life in the guard's eyes had completely vanished.

But he held his own sword tightly in his hand, and there was a trace of blood on the flute player's back.

For the first time in his life, Liu Mang regretted not opening his eyes and properly observing what had just happened.

Why are our own people fighting amongst themselves? Could it be that the Flute Man betrayed us?

Most afraid of the air suddenly quiet.

Jiang Liuyun was the one who saw the fight most clearly among those who had just been fighting.

He watched as the guard suddenly sprang into action, attempting to attack the white-haired man, only to be killed by the white-haired man in return.

what is happening?
The guard wanted to save himself?

He looked at Liu Mang, his brows furrowing as he struggled to understand the situation.

He wasn't the only one bewildered; Liu Mang nearly dropped his flute.

The flute music stopped, and the flutist also stopped in place, without making any movement.

A few crows seemed to be flying across the sky.

Seeing the chaotic scene, Lin Zhiqing's face remained expressionless, as if everything that had just happened was perfectly normal.

That is indeed only natural.

Jiang Liuyun witnessed the guard's sneak attack on the white-haired man, but he was confused about what had happened.

Of the people present, only Lin Zhiqing was fully aware of the ins and outs of the matter.

The guard attacked the white-haired man because he wanted to save Jiang Liuyun.

He betrayed Liu Mang, that is a fact.

But this betrayal was not his intention, but rather Lin Zhiqing's.

Lin Zhiqing's fingers landed on the city wall, tapping the surface of the wall intermittently.

The guard was hypnotized by her.

When did it start?
Lin Zhiqing's thoughts were racing.

This is entirely thanks to Lin Yangyang.

When Liu Mang's carriage collided with Lin Yangyang, the guards had close contact with her.

Lin Yangyang certainly didn't happen to be there by chance.

All of this was premeditated.

Everyone in Liu Mang's household had seen his hypnotic imagery to varying degrees.

Lanterns are the most obvious type.

The street where Lin Yangyang appeared had lanterns similar to those at the Liu family's house hung up in advance.

This is using Liu Mang's hypnosis technique to create a psychological suggestion.

In everyone's subconscious, the lanterns on the street would most likely resemble those of the Liu family.

At crucial moments, this psychological suggestion gives Lin Zhiqing the opportunity to hypnotize this group of people.

Lin Yangyang also carries the same imagery as the lantern, but while the lantern is a visual cue, Lin Yangyang serves as an olfactory cue. She carries the scent of ink, a scent identical to that of the calligraphy and paintings on the third floor of Liu Mang's study.

The blood-written letter that Lin Zhiqing had retrieved from the third floor of the study was the same.

Having obtained such an important item, Lin Zhiqing certainly wouldn't keep it hidden away.

With Lu Nanyue's help, Lin Zhiqing carefully examined the blood-written letter, and the two worked together to discover a similar ink scent.

Lin Yangyang carried the scent of ink as she approached Liu Mang and his group, intending to reinforce the psychological suggestion to the Liu family members.

The same lanterns, the same scent of ink, the same psychological suggestion.

The reason it was Lin Yangyang was because, under Lin Congli's supervision, she rarely appeared at banquets of aristocratic families.

It is widely believed that the eldest daughter of the Lin family is unruly, domineering, and possesses brute strength, making her a fierce and menacing figure.

Most people would never guess that she was a delicate beauty with an appearance comparable to Lin Daiyu.

Of course, Liu Mang should know Lin Yangyang.

He had been plotting for so long in order to bring down the Lin family, so how could he not have figured out the other members of the Lin family?

But Lin Zhiqing also has a physical advantage: her unparalleled makeup skills.

With the help of makeup, Lin Yangyang's appearance retained its original delicate look, but her facial features underwent a dramatic transformation.

Even if Liu Mang, sitting inside the carriage, hadn't clearly seen Lin Yangyang's appearance, he probably wouldn't have recognized her.

The guards had already fallen into the trap as soon as Lin Yangyang approached.

Throughout the journey, his consciousness remained under Lin Zhiqing's control.

Lin Zhiqing made this move to use this person as a trump card in case of unexpected situations, thereby increasing the margin for error.

After all, such a massive plan can't be perfect.

Even though Lin Zhiqing had meticulously analyzed every detail, there were still some things that were beyond her control.

By placing more pieces, she can fill more gaps in the defense.

For example, in the original plan, the white-haired man shouldn't have been here.

Jiang Liuyun's initial purpose in appearing was simply to intimidate Liu Mang and deepen his unease.

However, his old injuries had not healed, and he was no match for the white-haired man, who nearly took his life.

Lin Zhiqing saw all of this and, fearing for Jiang Liuyun's safety, she secretly used the guards as a last resort at a crucial moment.

The guards were controlled by Lin Zhiqing, which is why they attacked the white-haired man.

Liu Mang, hiding in the carriage, did not see the cause and course of events clearly, so he did not have time to stop the white-haired man from holding back against the guards.

In the eyes of the white-haired man, Jiang Liuyun and the guard were both enemies.

In such a situation, the white-haired man would most likely prioritize attacking the guards who posed a threat to him, thus abandoning his attack on Jiang Liuyun.

This is the complete account of what just happened.

It may seem like it happened in the blink of an eye, but it represents the hard work of many people.

If any of those steps had gone slightly wrong, Jiang Liuyun might have perished here.

It's good that everyone is alright... Lin Zhiqing let out a soft breath.

Meanwhile, before Liu Mang could react and the white-haired man could be awakened, Jiang Liuyun, without having time to figure out the situation, quickly disappeared from the vicinity of the carriage.

The moment his figure moved, Liu Mang instantly came to his senses.

But it's too late.

Jiang Liuyun has disappeared without a trace.

After that moment of silence, Liu Mang was well aware of the cause and course of events.

"Useless!" He couldn't help but slam his fist on the car wall, leaving a red mark on his hand instantly.

The word "useless" was directed at the guard, but on a deeper level, it reflected his anger towards himself.

Why didn't they notice anything unusual about the guards at first? Why did Lin Zhiqing succeed so easily?
No, they didn't succeed!

Liu Mang's gaze gradually calmed down.

Jiang Liuyun ran away!