The wild wolf had died unjustly. There were many experts present. Even if it died under the blade of an ordinary Imperial Army soldier, it would not have lived in vain. However, it had died at the hands of the weakest, Ning Chen.
Wild Wolf's death wasn't unjust. No matter what, Ning Chen was still an " expert " of Martial Arts Rank One. Although he didn't know any moves, didn't know how to fight, and his combat strength was extremely weak, of course, the most important thing was that Wild Wolf had already been severely injured by a knife.
The movement technique that Qing Ning had taught him was a waste.
Because at the critical moment, Ning Chen didn't even think of using it.
Reality proved that when people were in danger, they would still choose the method they were best at. There was no difference between not being proficient in the art and not learning at all.
After the wild wolf died, Ning Chen stood there with a pale face. His mouth and face were covered in wolf blood, and the salty taste kept entering his nose, mouth, and stomach.
"Ugh!"
Ning Chen still couldn't hold it in. He bent over and retched, and his pale face became even uglier.
In less than half an incense's time, Ning Chen felt like half a year had passed.
The sabers in the hands of the 500 Imperial Army soldiers never stopped. The corpses of the wolves piled up in the wilderness, and the ground was dyed red with blood. The stench of blood assailed the nose, and it was extremely unpleasant.
"Woo!"
The low whistle sounded like the prelude to death. The endless wolf pack became even crazier. It was as if all the wolves in the Wilderness had come at this moment, constantly attacking the defense line of the 500 Imperial Army soldiers.
"Swoosh!"
Suddenly, a sharp, ear-piercing sound rang out in everyone's ears, like the sound of a sharp blade scraping through pig iron. Immediately after, blood splattered everywhere, and with a long groan of pain, an Imperial Army soldier fell to the ground.
"Roar!"
Beneath the puddle of blood, the torn armor was piercing. Beside him, a desolate wolf the size of a small mountain roared. Its strong body and sharp claws showed that this desolate wolf was extraordinary.
"Bang!"
Almost at the same time, several more figures fell from the Imperial Army. The Grim Reaper, who had hidden a pack of wolves, began to show his sharpness. One by one, he stepped on the corpses on the ground, his vicious and greedy eyes shining, causing people to shudder.
"Desolate Wolf King!"
Dozens of desolate wolf kings appeared. The Imperial Army soldiers 'expressions changed drastically, and the sabers in their hands became blunt.
Great Xia's iron smelting technology was very advanced, and the armor on the soldiers of Great Xia was almost indestructible. This was also one of the key reasons why Great Xia could not be defeated for thousands of years. However, the sharp claws of the desolate wolf king broke this law.
As the desolate wolf king joined the battle, the Imperial Army's casualties increased. At this moment, the sword on the old man's leg finally moved.
One sword!
With a casual slash, the sword light tore through the space. The three desolate wolf kings and dozens of desolate wolves instantly spurted out blood, and their heads flew up.
The indescribable sword might shocked countless desolate wolves and also shocked Ning Chen, who was closest to the old man.
He didn't expect that human strength could reach such a level. This was not something that ordinary people could understand.
"Whoosh!"
Right at this moment, there was a piercing sound as a meteor arrow streaked across the sky, heading straight for the old man who had just struck out with his sword.
Ning Chen narrowed his eyes at the familiar arrow. It was precisely because of this arrow that caused Xiaoning to be severely injured when his grandson was assassinated.
The old man's expression turned serious as he blocked the arrow with his ancient sword.
"Bang!"
The sword and the arrow collided, creating a violent gale. The carriage under the old man shattered into pieces. When it landed, another arrow light flew toward him.
The old man had no choice but to retreat to avoid the arrow. However, this retreat was arranged by the archer.
The old man's sword was the final barrier to protect Princess Miaoyu. No one could break it within twenty steps.
However, the old man had retreated by twenty steps, which meant that the old man's sword could no longer block Princess Miaoyu.
In the next moment, the Heaven-Piercing Arrow broke through the spatial shackles and instantly arrived in front of Princess Miaoyu's carriage.
There was no way to dodge or block. Just as Princess Miaoyu was about to die, a figure blocked the arrow and horse workshop.
"Tsk!"
The arrow entered his body, bringing with it a large amount of blood. Ning Chen's body crashed into the carriage, but he still couldn't resist the arrow's momentum.
"Uh…"
Ning Chen's mouth turned red and he knelt down weakly.
At this moment, a pair of slender hands appeared. One hand held the arrow and the other held Ning Chen.
No one saw when Princess Miaoyu came out. They only saw her slender and beautiful hand quietly holding the arrow that made everyone feel powerless.
"Retreat!"
In the distance, a low voice sounded. Immediately, the whistling sound changed rapidly. The desolate wolves roared and scattered like a tide.
"Princess," all the soldiers and the old man knelt down and said respectfully.
"Get up and continue on your way."
Xia Miaoyu said softly, her calm expression as if nothing had happened.
"Yes, sir."
Everyone stood up, and the heavily armored general in the lead mounted his horse. With a wave of his hand, he led the team forward slowly.
The old man also changed carriages and continued to follow behind Princess Miaoyu's carriage. However, this time, his state of mind was no longer as calm as before.
Who would have thought that Princess Miaoyu, who was in the carriage in front, was actually a martial arts ninth-grade Dian Peak powerhouse?
He didn't expect it, and neither did the assassin. That was why this seemingly perfect assassination seemed so laughable.
Ning Chen was brought into the carriage in front of the old man.
The arrow just now was nothing to Xia Miaoyu, but to Ning Chen, it was fatal.
The movement technique that Qing Ning had taught him before she left was meant to save his life, but it had almost cost him his life.
He managed to block the arrow in time, even though it was completely useless.
Ning Chen fainted, so he didn't know how stupid he was. He only knew that if Xia Miaoyu died, none of them would survive.
Xia Miaoyu sealed the acupuncture points around Ning Chen's wound and stopped the bleeding. Fortunately, the arrow wound was near his left shoulder and far from his heart. Otherwise, this arrow would have really sent him off.
The person who shot the arrow was too unusual. He could not detect his true body even after several attacks. Even if there were two existences above Level Nine present, they could not stop this expert.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Xia Miaoyu's expression changed, and a look of disbelief flashed across her beautiful face. Her delicate hand moved quickly, grabbing Ning Chen's arm, and vast true energy surged into the latter's body.
"Fake eunuch!"
Xia Miaoyu giggled. What a great discovery. The little eunuch who single-handedly destroyed the plot of Zhen Ji Nation and caused a storm in the city was actually a fake eunuch. She had thought that she had hidden herself well enough, but she did not expect that there was someone who could endure it better than her.
It was hard to believe that the grand Xia Imperial Palace would allow a fake eunuch to stay in the palace for so long. Moreover, this guy was by the side of the current empress.
She could even imagine how big of a storm it would cause in the dynasty if this matter was exposed.
Unfortunately, she couldn't see it.
When night fell, the team set up camp in the wilderness. Ning Chen woke up slowly and saw Princess Miaoyu's beautiful and enchanting face under the candlelight.
"You're awake?" Xia Miaoyu smiled and said softly.
" Princess Miaoyu." Ning Chen thought for a moment and guessed the identity of the person in front of him. Although he had never seen Xia Miaoyu before, it was not difficult to guess the identity of someone with such temperament and appearance in this team.
His left shoulder was still in pain, but it was still bearable. That day, Qing Ning had blocked an arrow for Zhangsun, and today, he had blocked an arrow for Xia Miaoyu. Thinking about it now, he felt extremely bored.
The moment Ning Chen was distracted, Xia Miaoyu's lips curled into a strange smile as she said," Can you explain to me how you managed to sneak into the palace?”
Hearing this, Ning Chen came back to his senses and was shocked. He immediately raised his head to look at Xia Miaoyu and forcefully suppressed his panic. He pretended to be confused and said," What does Princess mean? This lowly one doesn't quite understand."
"Didn't Qingning tell you that we're from the same sect?”Xia Miaoyu smiled faintly.
Ning Chen was shocked again. He really did not know about this. Furthermore, he had never heard Xiaoning mention Xia Miaoyu before.
If Xia Miaoyu's words were true, his identity as a fake eunuch would have been exposed. The Yang Qi in his body had not been lost, so it would be easy to find out.
Seeing Ning Chen's change in expression, the smile on Xia Miaoyu's face gradually faded as she said coldly,"You really have great guts to actually dare to use your dirty body to enter the palace."
If she hadn't checked this kid's aura, she would have suspected that he was the one behind the assassination attempt on Emperor Xia.
Hearing Xia Miaoyu reveal his biggest secret, Ning Chen narrowed his eyes and said,"Princess, the matter of entering the palace was really forced. I hope Princess can be magnanimous."
He knew that Xia Miaoyu would not reveal his secret because it would not benefit her in any way and might even offend her grandson.
His identity could not be exposed unless he wanted to use it to bring down Zhangsun. However, Zhangsun's lineage was of high status and power, and the two Martial Marquises held heavy military forces and had outstanding military achievements. Just a stain that could be secretly erased at any time was definitely not enough to threaten Zhangsun's status.
He didn't know what the consequences of offending Zhangsun would be, but he didn't think it would be good.
Moreover, he had learned quite a bit about the relationship between the princes and the officials in the palace these days. He knew that Prince Hua would most likely choose the First Prince's faction. This way, Xia Miaoyu would have even less reason to expose his identity.
"Aren't you afraid?" Xia Miaoyu looked at Ning Chen for a long time before speaking.
" Afraid," Ning Chen replied.
" But I don't see any fear in your eyes," Xia Miaoyu said lightly.
" Princess thinks that I should be afraid, so I'm really afraid," Ning Chen said weakly.
"You're smart."
Xia Miaoyu understood the meaning behind Ning Chen's words. It was very simple. Ning Chen was saying that his life was now in her hands. If he died, he should be afraid. If he lived, why should he be afraid?
Xia Miaoyu pondered for a moment under the candlelight. A few days before they set off, Zhangsun and Qingning had approached her and mentioned Ning Chen in their conversation. She understood what they meant, and they wanted her to take care of the boy secretly.
It was fine if it was Xiaoning, but it was truly worth noting that his eldest grandson had personally requested it. It was simply unbelievable that a mere eunuch could receive such great grace.
Therefore, she did not summon Ning Chen along the way. She wanted to see how this kid would deal with it. Or, she wanted to see what was unusual about this guy.
Even though she was mentally prepared, the result still surprised her. From the beginning to the end, this kid did not take the initiative to look for her, and even mingled with the most difficult to get along with Sword Exalt in the palace.
However, after today's incident, she more or less understood why Ning Chen was so valued by her eldest grandson and Xiaoning.
Although he is not a great sage, he is indeed a man of the highest sentiments and the best.
Unfortunately, if Ning Chen knew what Xia Miaoyu was thinking, he would definitely spit on her face. He only wanted to preserve his life before he ran away. As for after he ran away, whether she lived or died was none of his business.
If it was any other time, he could guarantee that he wouldn't even bat an eyelid even if Xia Miaoyu was stabbed in the heart. She wasn't his eldest grandson or Qingning. In his eyes, she wasn't even as important as his eldest grandson snatching away his penny.
The two of them were thinking about something in the tent. The candlelight flickered, reflecting a beautiful, delicate, seductive, slightly shy, but in fact, equally cold and heartless face…
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