All Heavens: From Joy of Life to The Great Feng Night Watchman

This was his first guess: Wasn't he the one who committed the assassination in Danzhou?

However, he can't even see any hope of surviving right now.

This is Kyoto, after all. There were many assassins before, but they still carried out their attacks at night.

In broad daylight, five experts killed him, using both powerful bows and siege crossbows!

Only someone in a high position of power could pull off such a feat!

Just when Fan Xian thought he was about to die, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the wall!

"That's outrageous!"

"Someone actually dared to assassinate someone in broad daylight!"

Cheng Jushu turned around and saw a military officer wearing black armor, with a rather unserious appearance and carrying a five-foot-long sword, stepping into the courtyard!

Niulan Street is a deserted area, making it a good place to smash someone's head with a club, and also a good place for assassination.

Xing Yusen focused his search on this area. With his high cultivation level, he was the first to arrive after hearing the commotion.

"Xing Yusen, the deputy commander of the Shadow Guard, is here! You audacious assassin, surrender now!"

Upon seeing Cheng Jushu, a peak eighth-rank cultivator, Xing Yusen felt a chill run down his spine; this was a troublesome fellow!

As Xing Yusen shouted, he took out a whistling arrow, and the red arrow shot into the sky instantly!

"So it was Cheng Jushu, the villain from Northern Qi. Today he has finally fallen into my hands!"

When Fan Xian saw Xing Yusen, he immediately saw a glimmer of hope for survival!

Xing Yusen, Deputy Commander of the Shadow Guard and Divine Constable of Daqing, is a peak eighth-rank expert!

The four seventh-rank assassins frowned. "Cheng Jushu, kill Fan Xian immediately! We'll go stop Xing Yusen!"

The four assassins moved with lightning speed and immediately began a coordinated attack on Xing Yusen.

"Going to the meeting alone!"

Xing Yusen roared, leaped up and cleaved a seventh-rank assassin in two from head to toe with a single slash!

Cheng Jushu took three steps to Fan Xian, grabbed him, and then punched him in the face!

Fan Xian unleashed his domineering true energy, swung a wine jar, and smashed it into Cheng Jushu's head.

With a single strike, Fan Xian unleashed the full potential of his poison skills, honed over a decade of rigorous training!

Several kinds of poison powder flew into Cheng Jushu's mouth and nose at the same time.

Only a ninth-rank martial artist can be immune to all poisons. Cheng Jushu probably can't withstand it!

Cheng Jushu staggered back a few steps, shaking his head dramatically!

However, Fan Xian clearly underestimated Cheng Jushu, who was on the verge of breaking through to the ninth rank and was completely immune to these poisons!

Cheng Jushu took a few steps back, regained his senses, and then rushed towards Fan Xian.

"Die... Hahaha!"

Xing Yusen's whistling arrow into the sky startled many people.

Wang Qinian, who was tracking down another group of assassins in the West Market, turned into a blur without saying a word after seeing the red signal arrow.

The afterimage spun around on the ground a few times and was already on the rooftop several meters away.

"Highest level red alert! You continue the investigation, I'm going to provide backup!"

Since its establishment, Shadow Guard has never activated the highest level of alert. This time, the situation is serious!

Prince Yong's Mansion.

Li Chang'an also stepped out of the room, looking in the direction of the whistling arrow in the air.

Jing Ni exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, it's a red alert from the Shadow Guards, it seems to be coming from the direction of Niulan Street! Should we send someone to provide support?"

Li Chang'an knew that this must be the Niulan Street assassination case.

Cheng Jushu, at the peak of the eighth rank, has a higher cultivation level than Gong Dian, making him worthy of a crimson signal arrow.

"Jingni, has the little alpaca made an appointment to have dinner with Fan Xian recently?"

Jingni was stunned for a moment, and then she realized that the person with the alpaca-like hairstyle must be Li Chengze.

"Your Highness is incredibly insightful. Li Chengze has invited Fan Xian to dinner at Zuixianju today."

"Does Your Highness mean that Fan Xian has been assassinated? But the signal arrow was fired by our people. Should we send reinforcements?"

Li Chang'an said in a deep voice, "No need, Lao Wang will go there. Lao Wang and Lao Xing together are enough to deal with a strong person of the ninth rank."

“The Shadow Guards, the Garrison Commanders, and the Surveillance Bureau exchange signals, and Ye Zhong, who is of the Ninth Rank, will also rush over immediately.”

These experts have no problem dealing with Cheng Jushu; the question is whether Fan Xian can hold out.

"Let Lao Wang and Lao Xing handle it themselves; we don't need to get involved."

After finishing his speech, Li Chang'an returned to his room to continue his cultivation.

His blue-level Buddha statue was advancing by leaps and bounds, progressing at an astonishing speed; he could not stop for a moment.

The Censorate.

Zhu Ge, carrying a sword, led a dozen men out of the courtyard gate when suddenly a gust of wind blew past him.

"Lord Zhu, Supervisor Zongzhui has taken his leave first. You may proceed at your own pace!"

Although Zong Zhui was only at the lower eighth rank, his lightness skill was comparable to that of the upper ninth rank.

Most importantly, he was a close associate of the dean, and Chen Pingping wanted him to protect Fan Xian's safety.

He had tracked Fan Xian's whereabouts; this young master was the focal point of conflict in the capital.

Niulan Street was the only way Fan Xian could get to the banquet, so Zong Zhui didn't dare to be careless and chased after him immediately.

royal palace.

Emperor Qing opened his eight-panel door and stepped onto the spacious balcony.

In less than a dozen breaths, Hong Sixiang appeared behind him.

"Your Majesty, this is the highest alert from the Shadow Guards. The enemy is at least an eighth-rank official!"

Emperor Qing roared, "An enemy of the eighth rank has entered the capital! What audacity!"

Previously, all the assassins were of the seventh rank; there had never been an eighth-rank assassin before.

"Si Xiang, send ten top-notch palace guards to the direction of Niulan Street immediately!"

Prime Minister's Mansion.

Lin Gong looked at the traces of the signal arrows in the distance and his heart tightened.

Heading towards Niulan Street! Cheng Jushu has been discovered by the Shadow Guards!

"Prince Yong's Shadow Guards are really troublesome!"

"However, Cheng Jushu's techniques are too powerful; he should be able to kill Fan Xian in time!"

Then, a ruthless look appeared on Lin Gong's face. "Moreover, I have a backup plan. Fan Xian, you are doomed!"

Niulan Street.

Xing Yusen fought against four opponents single-handedly, holding his own in the slightest. With another horizontal slash, he sliced ​​one of the assassins in two.

"Young Master Fan, can you still hold on?"

Fan Xian was covered in blood and was already locked in a fierce battle with Cheng Jushu.

"boom!"

Fan Xian, who had just been thrown against the wall by Cheng Jushu, was unable to answer Xing Yusen.

Xing Yusen killed two assassins, making it much easier to deal with the remaining two.

His swordsmanship was fierce, and his speed and strength were far superior to those of the Northern Qi assassins.

In about ten breaths, he had killed the remaining two assassins!

Fan Xian's consciousness was already somewhat blurred. He couldn't remember how many times he punched Cheng Jushu, but he did remember that Cheng Jushu punched him even more.

"Roar!"

Cheng Jushu was skilled in external martial arts, and although he was injured in many places, he was not seriously injured.

As he stood up, Xing Yusen suddenly stopped him.

"Monster, your opponent... is me!"

Xing Yusen kicked the corpse of the Northern Qi assassin aside, then charged towards Cheng Jushu, carrying a blood-stained steel knife.

"Keng!"

Xing Yusen slashed out with his sword, but Cheng Jushu caught it with both hands, clamping the back of the blade between them!

If he were to face a seventh-rank swordsman, Cheng Jushu would even dare to use his body to withstand the opponent's blade.

But now, both of them are at the peak of the eighth rank, and their true qi power is not much different. If Cheng Jushu is slashed, he will probably either die or be crippled.

Xing Yusen missed his first strike, immediately drew his sword, and swung it down three more times!