It's just a simulation game, how did the fairy become real?

Jiang Li also found it difficult to find a reliable replacement in a short period of time.

"Hiding behind me, I can hold out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

Xia Kang was a spy planted by the Zhou family within the Imperial City Guard.

On the surface, he was promoted by the Han family.

In reality, he was only truly loyal to the Zhou family.

After waiting for so long, he finally got the chance to serve the Zhou family.

The Black Armor Army of the Imperial City Guard should not be present in the palace.

But they have the emperor's decree!

It's a fake imperial edict!

It was this imperial edict that allowed them to approach the imperial bedchamber before the palace guards could react.

They were Zhou Chongguang's last line of defense; as long as the emperor was eliminated, the rest would be much simpler.

Xia Kang led his team, ignoring the three grandmasters fighting outside the palace, and with over a hundred skilled fighters, fully armed, directly into the palace.

The hall reeked of blood, and the unharmed emperor stood there, along with the unfamiliar figure in black robes.

Xia Kang had a bad feeling.

"Imperial City Guard, come to protect Your Majesty!"

Xia Kang, sword in one hand, led his troops to slowly approach.

The hand behind his back was giving orders to the others to prepare for a crossbow attack.

"I am safe. The Imperial City Guard is very kind. You may all leave now."

"Your Majesty, please show your face so that I may confirm your safety with my own eyes!"

Xia Kang spoke loudly.

As soon as Jiang Li shows her face, several crossbow bolts will be fired!

The Black Armor Army's crossbows were all specially made.

Ordinary martial artists simply couldn't stop it!

"I told you, I'm safe."

"The Imperial City Guard has an obligation to personally verify His Majesty's safety!"

Your Majesty, I am terrified! This man in black robes is threatening Your Majesty!

As Xia Kang spoke, over a hundred black-armored soldiers had already closed to within five zhang (approximately 10 meters).

At this distance, all it takes is one charge!

Anyone who gets close to Jiang Li can be easily killed!

"Alright, stop acting."

The powerful families sent you to assassinate the emperor; whether you succeed or not, you will not survive.

Since that's the case, let's just be straightforward.

Let's all come at him together!

Chapter 7 The Pei Family's Plan

Xia Kang only felt a blur before his eyes, and when he came to his senses, Pei Yichen's sword was already close at hand.

"Keep him occupied! Kill the emperor!"

Even if the black-robed figure in front of us is a Grandmaster, his squad is capable of killing a Grandmaster!

Now all we need to do is stall him for a short while, and anyone can easily get past him and kill the emperor!

Pei Yichen's sword stood out like a white ribbon amidst the black-armored army.

Wherever it went, it left trails of blood.

The Black Armor Army's heavy armor covered almost every inch of their skin.

However, Pei Yichen's sword was able to precisely pierce into the few gaps.

Each sword strike takes a life.

"Fire all crossbows!"

Xia Kang roared.

They didn't have much time left; the black-robed figure was like a ghost, impossible to catch or strike.

Anyone who tries to get past him will be killed immediately.

Just a few steps away was the emperor, hiding behind his desk.

They sacrificed half the lives, yet no one could cross that short step.

Ding!Ding!Ding!

Pei Yichen intercepted most of the crossbow bolts.

A very small number of arrows actually pierced through the cutting board, almost injuring Jiang Li who was hiding behind it.

"Keep shooting!"

He can't stop him!

Xia Kang's eyes lit up when he saw this.

What about the master?

Even with the Black Armor Army's specially made crossbows, they couldn't save the emperor!

"Do you believe me?"

The gentle voice reached Jiang Li's ears precisely.

It made her subconsciously choose to believe the other person.

"letter!"

Almost instantly, Jiang Li felt her body lift into the air.

what--

A gasp rang out, and before she could react, Jiang Li had already been swept into the enemy ranks by Pei Yichen with one hand!

Since the chopping board can't stop the crossbow bolts, then let's use the Black Armor Army to stop them!

Pei Yichen's speed was so fast that none of the black-armored soldiers could react in time.

Among the crowd, none of the black-armored soldiers dared to fire their crossbows.

"What are you standing there for! Get them!"

Xia Kang roared, his crossbow already raised.

If accidental injuries can lead to a successful assassination, then it's best to injure as many as possible!

puff-

But the next second, a crossbow bolt pierced his neck with pinpoint accuracy.

"You're the one who's shouting the loudest!"

Do you really think I only know how to use a sword?

Pei Yichen was like a tiger among sheep. After Xia Kang's death, the entire team was leaderless and powerless to resist a Grandmaster.

The hasty counterattack posed no threat to him whatsoever.

Half an incense stick's time passed in a flash, until the moment when the real palace guards rushed into the bedchamber.

All they saw were corpses scattered on the ground and a black-robed figure standing before His Majesty.

……

"Father, there has been no news from the palace so far."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhongguang slowly opened his eyes.

"The assassination attempt failed."

"Father, I meant there's still no news."

"You idiot!"

Four grandmasters plus a squad of black-armored soldiers.

If everything had gone smoothly, the news would have spread long ago.

The lack of news so far means the assassination attempt failed, and the entire group may even have been wiped out.

Zhou Zhongguang looked at his son with a sense of disappointment and frustration.

"Then what do we do now?"

"Wait for news, then go to the palace."

With the emperor assassinated, it was impossible for him, as the Right Chancellor, not to go to the palace to inquire about the matter.

"Wouldn't that expose us..."

"How could I have given birth to such an idiot like you?"

Zhou Zhongguang kicked his son directly.

This guy is clearly over thirty, yet he acts so foolishly in every way.

"No one has anything to do with the Zhou family. Whether it's assassinating the emperor or killing the Grand Secretary, it has nothing to do with us, not even a single copper coin."

No matter how fiercely the fire burns, it won't reach the Zhou family's house.

Zhou Chongguang was able to reach the position of Right Chancellor, so he certainly didn't lack in cunning.

In such matters, one must first plan for failure before attempting success.