Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 196 Success or failure hinges on this!
"No, where did this thing come from?" Lin Yangyang took the slingshot, looking puzzled.

Lin Zhiqing smiled and said, "I brought this for self-defense, and it just so happens to come in handy."

Lin Yangyang pouted: "Qing-meimei, no one would believe you."

Lin Zhiqing always thinks three steps ahead before taking a step, and even Lin Yangyang is already familiar with her style of doing things.

The things she prepared were all things that could be used at crucial moments, which clearly showed that she had anticipated this.

"Injustice, utter injustice!" Lin Zhiqing then pulled out a few more pellets made of copper and clay.

She originally intended to use this for self-defense.

Because most of their actions were based on them watching Liu Mang from afar.

In this situation, a dagger would be useless.

If the situation is not right or the circumstances change, Lin Zhiqing can also use a slingshot for self-defense.

She cherishes her life.

Putting everything else aside, this slingshot is indeed very useful.

Previously at Xuanwu Gate, Jiang Liuyun was almost defeated by the white-haired man.

If it weren't for the hypnotized guard diverting Liu Mang and the white-haired man's attention, Lin Zhiqing would have almost used her slingshot to help Jiang Liuyun out of the predicament.

Now, she took out the slingshot because she realized something else.

They chose to launch a sneak attack from the previous location because it happened suddenly, they didn't have time to think too much, and it was far from the market entrance.

However, once we got here, we were too close to the market entrance. If the arrows were discovered, it could very well attract the attention of the imperial court.

If they become aware of this, then Lin Zhiqing and the others' actions will have been in vain.

Furthermore, if a slingshot were used, Liu Mang would most likely not suspect anything.

Lin Zhiqing explained the reasons behind this step by step, and Lin Yangyang finally understood.

Although their current location was secluded, Lin Yangyang still had some doubts.

Because she didn't understand what Lu Huai meant by "things with four corners".

Furthermore, she wasn't entirely clear about the child's role either.

Just as Lin Zhiqing was about to explain to her, Lin Yangyang's expression changed, and she grabbed Lin Zhiqing's hand, her ears twitching.

A moment later, she spoke again: "Shh, don't speak! I hear the sound of horses' hooves."

As she spoke, she took the bullet from Lin Zhiqing's hand and placed it on the slingshot.

Lin Zhiqing stopped speaking and stared intently at the crack.

Success or failure depends on this!
As Lin Yangyang pulled the slingshot tighter and tighter, the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

They waited quietly, waiting for Liu Mang.

Unlike the serious atmosphere here, on the road, although Liu Mang's legs were burning from being rubbed together, he was in a very pleasant mood.

Having shaken off the Lin family's stalker gang, he had already achieved more than half of his goal.

He walked from the countryside to Shengjing, a journey that took him more than twenty years.

Nowadays, it only takes a few hours for the Liu family to get from the execution ground to the execution site.

He has come this far in more than 20 years, and now these last few steps are still going smoothly!
With this in mind, he couldn't help but swirl the reins again, as if he had won a battle.

close!

We arrived very soon!
Even if Lin Zhiqing puts in a lot of effort, so what?

The victor will only be Liu Mang, and only Liu Mang!

Indeed, from the moment Liu Mang saw Lin Zhiqing on the city wall, he was certain that she was the one stirring up trouble behind the scenes.

Lin Qingshou is stubborn and selfish, Lin Congli is old-fashioned and pedantic, and Lin Congyan is self-righteous. Only Lin Zhiqing can compete with him.

Although it's unclear why the Lin family has kept Lin Zhiqing hidden all these years, preventing her from showing her face, Liu Mang's plan might have been aborted long ago if Lin Zhiqing had shown herself.

But even if we realize it now, what then?
It's too late!

Liu Mang's lips curled up slightly, then he tightened his grip on the reins.

Before his smile could fully fade, his horse leaped, and he suddenly heard something hurtling towards him. An arrow!
It was the sound of an arrow!
His mind raced faster than his actions, and his heart tightened instantly.

In an instant, all sorts of ideas popped into his mind.

Lin Zhiqing and the others have caught up with us?

Lin Zhiqing had no other choice but to kill himself?
die?
No! He doesn't want to die!

As these fleeting thoughts crossed his mind, a feeling of terror spread throughout his body, and Liu Mang froze.

"Bang" sound.

Liu Mang couldn't help but close his eyes, and the next moment, a sharp pain shot through his arm.

But the pain was far less intense than he had imagined.

This...that's it?
Gone?

Liu Mang suddenly opened his eyes and felt something like a pebble roll onto the ground. He looked sharply in the direction from which it had come.

As far as the eye could see, a little boy with blond hair was standing in front of the house, picking up pebbles from the ground.

This scene was fleeting, as the child's figure was gradually obscured by the houses next to him.

Liu Mang breathed a sigh of relief, and his body gradually relaxed.

He's scaring himself.

Why would Lin Zhiqing use a slingshot to scheme against him?
Moreover, there was no suspicious person in that direction just now.

He's just a kid playing with a slingshot.

Startled by the sudden movement, Liu Mang narrowed his eyes, already making a mental note of the child.

Once the Lin family matter is settled, he will definitely teach that lowly commoner a lesson!
With that thought in mind, he withdrew his gaze and continued on his way.

Joy and excitement intertwined within him, reaching their peak when he finally saw the densely packed crowd in the distance.

He dismounted and walked straight toward the execution ground.

On the execution platform, Lin Congyan was in a sorry state.

The smell of rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs lingered for a long time.

Even Liu Mang could hardly recognize this former number one young master of Shengjing City.

Thinking of this, the smile on his lips faded.

Instead, there was intense hatred.

The First Young Master?

Why?
Just because Lin Congyan comes from the Changning Marquis's mansion, with a marquis father and an earl brother.
Sure enough, the world always seems to favor those born into nobility but with empty heads.

Liu Mang thought about his more than twenty years of hard work and struggle, and his hatred for Lin Congyan intensified.

In the past, when the Lin family was at its peak, even ignorant commoners in remote areas could become phoenixes simply by associating with the Lin family.

A fat, arrogant face appeared in his mind.

He then recalled the scene where his fiancée had humiliated him.

So what if he's the nephew of a centurion under the old Marquis Lin? So what if he became a county magistrate? So what if he stole his fiancée?
Standing here now is Liu Mang!
Both the county magistrate and his fiancée are now just a handful of dust.

As for the old Marquis of the Lin family?
"Hmph," Liu Mang sneered.

The old Marquis will be here soon too.

Lin Zhiqing, Lin Congli, and the rest of the Lin family are all facing death!
Thinking of this, Liu Mang felt an indescribable surge of excitement.

He pushed through the crowd, trying to squeeze to the front so he could see the horrific sight of Lin Congyan's head and body being torn apart.

Even when a thin, pale-faced girl bumped into him and hurriedly apologized, he ignored her.

Soon, a loud shout of "Execute immediately!" rang out, and the butcher raised his broadsword.

With a swift movement, the knife fell, and a gush of blood erupted.

Lin Congyan's head rolled to the side.

He's dead, he's really dead!