The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 342 - 154 Assassination in Fang Immortal Dao (Seeking Subscriptions)_4

Chapter 342: Chapter 154 Assassination in Fang Immortal Dao (Seeking Subscriptions)_4

There were enemies from two directions, he could only choose to capture one alive.

The other...

The Peach Wood Sword came out of its sheath instantly, fast as lightning, piercing through the chest of the assassin who was turning to flee in the other direction.

Surpassing the assassin’s reaction.

Another assassin, upon seeing Xu Qing’s inhuman speed, also turned around.

He soon heard his companion’s scream, and before he could turn his head, he felt a strong gust of wind attacking from behind.

He heard a Thunder Sound that shocked his Qi-Blood, and couldn’t help but cry out in alarm.

At that moment, a large hand had already pressed on his shoulder.

Just as he was about to crush a jujube-sized Black Pill on his body, suddenly, his Qi-Blood dispersed and he lost all his strength.

The Black Pill slipped from his hand but was neatly caught by a Vajra Demon, standing loyally beside Xu Qing.

The assassin finally saw Xu Qing’s face directly.

"You are Xu Gongming." As his words ended, he tried to bite down on the poison in his mouth, but Xu Qing twisted his jaw, a surge of Dark Strength trembled through, and the poison fell from his mouth.

"It seems you are not aware, in my presence, your life or death is not for you to decide."

Xu Qing was furious.

This was Jiangning Prefecture, his territory.

Someone actually infiltrated and almost successfully assassinated Mr. Wu.

If it weren’t for his caution in always following Wu, it could have led to unimaginable consequences.

Xu Qing found it hard to imagine, after the assassin’s success, how strongly it would strike at his prestige, and the subsequent chain reactions would be unbearable for him to handle.

Furthermore, if Wu were dead, it would also be a great weakening of Xu Qing’s power.

Xu Qing temporarily knocked the assassin unconscious to prevent him from using other methods, then quickly carried him back to Mr. Wu’s side, called for some people, and firstly asked Mr. Wu to take a seat in the County Government of Wuzhong County, then sent people to urgently call Guo Zhuang and other experts in law to thoroughly investigate the origin of the assassin, and make him confess everything he knew.

After issuing a series of commands, Mr. Wu was temporarily next to the Punishment Room.

Meanwhile, Xu Qing first entered the Punishment Room and met Su Lianqing.

He had calmed down by now and asked, "How did these two assassins enter Jiangning Prefecture?"

He was a man, not a deity, no matter how powerful he was, if assassins deliberately infiltrated Jiangning Prefecture, it was impossible to guard against.

Now the key was to know their route of entry.

Su Lianqing: "Based on some characteristics found on the assassins, this servant has basically determined that these two assassins arrived yesterday. They came by land."

"Related to which family?"

Su Lianqing: "Master, which family do you think it should be related to?"

Xu Qing had to admit, Su Lianqing was too thoughtful, he pondered and said: "Those members who withdrew from the Recovery Society, from how many families in total?"

"Five families."

"Pick two families, you arrange it."

"Yes."

Su Lianqing disappeared like a shadow.

Xu Qing gently tapped his knee, after investigating the indentations on the ground just now, the weapon used by the assassins was undoubtedly a special firearm from Fang Immortal Dao, and fragments of the mechanism used by the assassins were found at the scene.

Clearly, this mechanism had a special structure that shattered on the spot once it was fired.

"If it were me planning this assassination, I would definitely strive for completeness, aiming for a kill in one strike. Merely two assassins, I’m afraid that’s not enough. But the first assassination attempt is clearly the best opportunity. So what is this? A demonstration?" Xu Qing faintly perceived the opponent’s intention.

If the assassination of the right associate Imperial Censor at court were successful, Xu Qing could hardly imagine the magnitude of the retaliation that would follow.

It would bring the majority of civil servants to a consensus, forming a formidable force of accountability.

However, Mr. Wu, who personally experienced the assassination attempt, did not think it was just a demonstration.

He was just a hair breadth away from death.

Xu Qing was well aware that the opponent made their move targeting him right beside Mr. Wu, ensuring the effect of a demonstration without actually killing Mr. Wu.

However, he could not use this rationale to explain to Mr. Wu.

Xu Qing went to the next room and consoled his old master, "Master, rest assured, as long as I’m here, no one can touch you."

Mr. Wu still had a look of lingering fear, "Gongming, have you found out who it was?"

"It should be people from Fang Immortal Dao."

"Fang Immortal Dao? How did they come to Jiangning Prefecture? Is there some other force involved? Have you found out?" Mr. Wu, experienced and shrewd, was extremely uneasy yet unwilling to believe that the matter was that simple.

Xu Qing nodded, "As to which family it specifically is, further investigation is needed. But for now, I’ve made an example by sentencing two families of nobles in Jiangning Prefecture."

There was no need to hide such matters from Mr. Wu, otherwise, he would realize later, creating unnecessary barriers.

Seeing that Xu Qing still had the leisure to manipulate the situation, Mr. Wu felt somewhat more stable. He said, "To assassinate an imperial envoy is incredibly defiant. This matter cannot be treated lightly and must be thoroughly investigated."

Xu Qing nodded, "Of course. However, old master, I think it’s inappropriate for you to appear in public at this time."

Mr. Wu quickly agreed, thinking exactly that.

Unbelievably, another incident like this and he felt it would shorten his life significantly.

Xu Qing understood that it was impossible now more than ever to ask the old master to set sail. After all, one’s life is one’s own.

And inspecting the coastal state government offices could entirely be done via land routes.

If one wanted to stay safe, there were always more solutions than difficulties.

Now he could only cater to Wu’s wishes, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t spin things to his favor. He said, "I have another idea I hope the old master can accommodate."

"Gongming, I’m all ears. If it hadn’t been for you before, I likely would have lost my life. Just tell me what it is..."

Xu Qing gently nodded; he knew that Mr. Wu wouldn’t consider leaving his side for even a moment now, possessing a strong dependency, and would thus highly regard his opinions.

He slowly spoke, "I believe that old master being startled by the assassins, coupled with the shock and the continuous travel, has led to weakened qi-blood and poses a risk to your life. We need to seek famous doctors for treatment."

"Why is that?"

"Master, this is an excellent opportunity to strike! The more we amplify our actions, the weaker our maritime enemies will perceive us. They’ll all think you are recuperating and wouldn’t dare to go to sea!" Xu Qing grasped Master Wu’s hand, his eyes sharp with resolve.

He knew this was a golden opportunity.

Making a big show of searching for famous doctors while secretly moving resources to attack the East Sea Gang in their territory, and hitting them hard in one decisive battle was the challenging part.

That was a matter to consider later.

The key now was whether Mr. Wu dared to cooperate.

Naturally, Mr. Wu hesitated, given the potency of the assassin’s firearms. What if Xu Gongming’s side made any slip-ups...

Seeing him waver, Xu Qing said, "Master, unless I never leave your side for a moment, the assassin will always find an opportunity. We might as well seize this chance to catch the enemy off-guard, once and for all, and then you can also return to the Inspection Bureau in the Capital.

After all, is there any place safer than the Capital?"

These last words moved Mr. Wu.

Settling it in one fell swoop!