Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

At the same time, Qin Han made a decision in Chengdu Prefecture that surprised many people: he entrusted the defense of cities in Luzhou and other prefectures to Liu Miao and a group of surrendered generals.

The news quickly reached the post station.

Jia Zhen was overjoyed, feeling as if even God was on his side.

The main force of Qin and Han has been dispatched, while the rest of the troops are left to guard various prefectures and counties. Luzhou City is now empty, and even the city's defenses have been handed over to our side.

Because Qin Han wanted to personally receive the surrendered generals, this time he even went to the city of Luzhou.

Isn't this the perfect opportunity for Uncle Jia to make his move?!

As the night deepened.

The streets of Luzhou were deserted, with only patrolling soldiers occasionally passing by.

Outside the inn, Jia Zhen and his son Jia Rong, along with dozens of local ruffians they had temporarily bribed, were nervously waiting for something.

"Father, I...do we really have to do this?" Jia Rong's teeth were chattering as he spoke.

This was an assassination attempt on the King of Shu. Even if the title was conferred under duress, it could still be considered a serious crime of treason.

If it succeeds, great; but if it fails...

The imperial court will never care whether they, father and son, live or die.

"Shut up! You good-for-nothing!" Jia Zhen hissed.

Fortune favors the bold!

If he succeeds tonight, Jia Zhen will be able to wipe away his shame, not only win back Qin Keqing, but also achieve unparalleled merit!

This temptation was enough to make the cowardly Jia Zhen gamble everything.

"Lord Jia, everything is ready." A voice came from the darkness, and Liu Miao's figure appeared silently.

"General Liu, what's the situation?" Jia Zhen asked anxiously.

"Everything went smoothly." Liu Miao lowered her voice, her face showing the same excitement.

"That Qin Han fellow is indeed arrogant and overconfident. With the main force gone, the city's defenses have become extremely lax. The Prince's residence is even more heavily guarded on the outside but loosely defended on the inside. I've already pulled some strings and can lead you in quietly through the side gate, straight to his bedchamber!"

"Great! That's wonderful!"

Jia Zhen looked at the group of thugs behind him, who were carrying swords and looking nervous. Although he was somewhat disdainful, he had no choice but to rely on them for the time being.

"Listen up, everyone!" Jia Zhen said in a low voice, "Tonight, whoever kills Qin Han will be rewarded! One hundred taels of gold and ten beautiful women!!"

Under the reward, there must be a brave man.

The thugs' eyes gleamed with greed when they heard about gold and beautiful women.

Don't be fooled by their appearance as thugs; only Jia Zhen and Liu Miao know that these are people from all over Sichuan who have grievances against Qin and Han. Their thug-like appearance is just a simple disguise.

Even if we fail, we can still use this identity to our advantage.

"Set off!"

Led by Liu Miao, this hastily assembled assassination team sneaked towards the side gate of the Prince Qin's mansion.

Everything went exceptionally smoothly, just as Liu Miao had predicted.

The guards at the side gate seemed to have been bribed beforehand; upon seeing them arrive, they opened the door without even asking any questions.

The group entered one after another, stepping into the mansion of the highest authority in Luzhou.

Guided by Liu Miao, they avoided the patrols, bypassed the corridors, and arrived at the inner courtyard of the Prince's mansion without any obstruction.

It is only a step away from the sleeping quarters of the Qin and Han dynasties.

Jia Zhen was overjoyed, feeling that his plan was absolutely flawless.

All we need to do is rush into that brightly lit bedchamber and hack Qin Han, who is still asleep, to death with a flurry of blows, and then it will all be over!

"That's it!" Liu Miao pointed to the sleeping quarters ahead and whispered, "Everyone, get ready!"

At the same time, Jia Zhen drew the sword he always carried.

And the moment you step into the inner courtyard square.

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

A sudden change has occurred!

At the same time, countless torches lit up on the surrounding courtyard walls!

The courtyard wall was lined with armored soldiers armed with powerful bows and crossbows, each arrow aimed at them.

The courtyard's exits were completely blocked by Ming Cult's Ruijin Banner disciples wielding steel swords and shields.

They're already trapped!

"What...what's going on?!" Jia Zhen's mind went blank.

He suddenly turned around to look at Liu Miao beside him and roared, "Liu Miao! Didn't you say...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Miao revealed a mocking smile.

"Pfft!"

Without warning, a sharp dagger shot out of Liu Miao's hand and plunged into Jia Zhen's shoulder.

A powerful slash!

"ah--!"

Jia Zhen let out a piercing scream.

Liu Miao had completely severed his arm with a single cut!

Blood gushed out!

"Liu Miao...you...you actually dared to betray me, betray the imperial court!" Jia Zhen clutched his severed arm, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Betrayal?" Liu Miao sneered.

He took a few steps back and clasped his hands in a fist salute towards the direction of the Xuanjia soldiers.

"My subordinate Liu Miao from the Five Elements Banner has lived up to expectations and has brought all the rebels into the manor!"

As soon as the words were spoken, two figures stepped out.

One of them was Yang Xiao.

The other man, with white hair and beard, was none other than Yin Tianzheng, the White-Browed Eagle King.

Behind the two were ten powerful Ming Cult experts, who coldly watched this rabble.

"It's over...it's all over..."

Those so-called "thugs and hooligans" surely know they've been set up, right?

As for Jia Rong, the eldest son of the Ningguo Mansion, he was so frightened that he wet his pants on the spot, rolled his eyes, and fainted.

Looking at this farcical scene before him, Yang Xiao found it all laughable.

With this kind of trash, they think they can assassinate the prince?

Putting aside the King of Qin's own formidable strength, even just considering the ladies in his harem, they were not the kind of pampered nobles who would try to extort money from him.

Under the firelight, Jia Zhen clutched his severed arm, which was bleeding profusely, his body trembling with pain and fear.

Looking at the rings of cold armor and blades around him, and at the mocking expressions on Yang Xiao and Yin Tianzheng's faces, he felt like a clown.

It's all my fault for being blinded by lust; now all I feel is endless despair.

"Why...why..." Jia Zhen murmured to himself, still unable to accept this cruel reality.

Yang Xiao stepped forward slowly, his tone flat: "Lord Jia, the Prince says he wants to borrow your head to cleanse the city of Shuzhou of its impurities. You need not be afraid, you should feel honored."

"Qin Han... Qin Han!" Jia Zhen understood everything upon hearing this, and his eyes flashed with resentment.

"Let him out! I want to see him! I am a descendant of the Duke of Jia, an imperial envoy, and the head of the Ningguo Mansion. He cannot kill me!!"

"Noisy."

Yin Tianzheng frowned, his figure flashed in front of Jia Zhen, and kicked him in the chest.

"Snap!"

The bones were shattered.

Jia Zhen fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He could no longer speak and convulsed on the ground like a dead dog.

Just then, footsteps came from the direction of the sleeping quarters.

"Greetings, Your Highness."