The four warriors lined up in a formation.
One by one, they pulled out their treasured swords and performed a sword dance according to Na Tuo's instructions.
For the sake of the reward, they naturally worked hard.
In the end, they were all people of the pugilistic world and were also trained in martial arts. Their swordplay was quite good.
Moreover, their movements were neat and orderly as if they had rehearsed it before.
However, Jing Rong had a bad premonition. His eagle-like eyes stared at the four sharp swords.
The swords emitted a chilling light under the candlelight in the main hall.
And those few rays of cold light occasionally flashed in his eyes.
It was so bright that he couldn't open his eyes.
It was as if they were hinting at something.
An intense and urgent premonition ran wild in his mind.
He rarely had this kind of feeling.
Ji Yunshu vaguely noticed that there was something wrong with him.
She leaned over and whispered, "What's wrong?"
He frowned and looked at the four warriors warily. "If anything happens, you must stay by my side," he whispered to Ji Yunshu.
"Did you discover something?"
"Just in case."
Ji Yunshu saw that his eyes were fixed on the four people in the main hall. She could roughly guess what was going on.
He remained silent and sat there quietly.
Na Tuo, on the other hand, was enjoying the 'performance' with satisfaction.
'Who should I reward later?'
Among the four people, there was a tall and sturdy bearded man. He was the closest to Jing Rong. His martial arts were better than the other three, and his sword dance was more powerful.
However, his eyes would occasionally look in Ji Yunshu's direction.
It was as if he was waiting for an opportunity.
As it turned out, Jing Rong's worries and premonition were right.
Just as the burly warrior was about to make his next move, only the burly warrior suddenly pointed his sword in Ji Yunshu's direction. There should have been four people brandishing their swords in unison, but only the burly warrior suddenly pointed his sword in Ji Yunshu's direction.
In a flash, he ruthlessly thrust his sword forward.
'Huh?'
Ji Yunshu's eyes widened. She couldn't dodge in time.
She couldn't help but lean back, trying to avoid the sword.
But it was obviously useless.
Jing Rong, who was already prepared, picked up the wine cup in front of him and threw it at the sword.
It hit the edge of the sword.
The force was great.
It caused the tip of the sword to deviate.
Jing Rong also got up, flipped the table, and pulled Ji Yunshu behind him.
Protect.
For a moment, the main hall was in chaos.
The maids serving at the side were so frightened that the wine jugs and fruits in their hands fell to the ground.
There was a series of crackling sounds.
"Ah!" someone shouted.
He hurriedly ran away.
At the same time, the assassin quickly regained his footing after his sword was deflected by Jing Rong. He immediately pulled back his sword and aimed it at Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu again.
He stabbed forward!
However, Jing Rong didn't retaliate. Instead, he led Ji Yunshu to evade the incoming swords.
If it was before, he would definitely snatch the sword and gain the upper hand.
But why didn't he make a move this time?
Instead, he avoided them one by one?
Na Tuo's face suddenly darkened. He didn't seem to have any intention of ordering anyone to help.
A pair of malicious eyes stared straight at Jing Rong, his hands clutching at his robe.
It was only when the burly man was unable to force Jing Rong to make a move that he gave the order, "Men, take him down for me."
The other three warriors received the order and immediately stepped forward to rescue the burly man.
In the end, one person's strength couldn't compare to three!
The burly man was quickly subdued.
He was pressed to the ground.
One by one, the guards of the Third Marquis's residence rushed in and drew their swords against the burly man.
The burly man knelt on the ground without any strength to resist.
He looked like a corpse.
Na Tuo walked down from above, his face full of anger. He raised his foot and ruthlessly kicked the burly man's shoulder.
"What a reckless dog. How dare you injure someone in this prince's residence."
He snatched the sword from the guard's hand and swung it at the burly man's neck.
Immediately, the sword slit the man's throat.
Blood splattered on the spot.
The burly man's eyes widened with malevolence. He clutched his throat and fell to the ground, dead.
Jing Rong didn't even give him a chance to speak!
Na Tuo's anger had yet to subside. The blood-stained sword in his hand was ruthlessly thrown to the ground.
He immediately turned to look at Jing Rong and Ji Yunshu. With an apologetic expression, he walked over and asked, "Teacher Ji, Young Master Jing, are you alright?"
Ji Yunshu was truly frightened. She stood behind Jing Rong and didn't answer.
Jing Rong's grave and stern face still carried a trace of vigilance. He said, "We are fine, but that man …"
"He killed someone in my residence. How could I let him live?"
Jing Rong's eyes darkened. "But you killed him without asking for the reason?"
Na Tuo suddenly realized something. "This Prince was careless. I actually forgot this point. I was too angry just now."
Regret!
Jing Rong sneered. "I'm afraid that this person has an ulterior motive."
"Young Master Jing, what do you mean?"
"That warrior seemed to want to kill us with each strike, but his sword didn't have any killing intent. It was as if he was testing something. So, I guess that this person didn't do this out of his own will. He was ordered by someone else. "
Ah!
He hinted that the burly man had been instructed by someone to deliberately test Jing Rong's body.
Na Tuo acted as if he didn't understand and said, "Regardless of his motive, fortunately, the two of you weren't injured. This incident happened in this Prince's residence. This Prince saw that the man's martial arts weren't bad, so I invited him in. I didn't expect this to happen. Naturally, this Prince will take responsibility! I hope the two of you can forgive me. "
Jing Rong said, "Now that he's dead, there's no way to pursue the matter. Forget it."
The words' forget it 'resounded loudly.
It shocked Na Tuo, causing him to feel a little flustered and guilty.
Jing Rong was very clear that this was a Hongmen Banquet!
At this time …
Li Cheng's voice came from outside the door. "What happened?"
He stepped in and saw a corpse lying on the ground. The ground was covered in blood.
He anxiously ran to Ji Yunshu and Jing Rong. He was relieved to see that they were fine.
"What happened?"
Na Tuo said, "It was the warrior that this Prince invited. He wanted to die, so this Prince helped him."
Li Cheng didn't believe him and looked at Jing Rong.
Jing Rong gave him a look, indicating that he shouldn't ask any more questions. Everything could wait until they left.
Li Cheng understood and didn't ask any more questions.
Na Tuo replied, "This Prince will also investigate tonight's incident thoroughly and inform Teacher Ji and Young Master Jing as soon as I have any news. However, tonight's banquet has been ruined in such a manner. This Prince will definitely treat you well next time. For now, I'll send someone to escort you back."
Jing Rong said, "No need. We'll go back on our own."
"What if …"
"If someone really came for us, then it's our personal grudge. There's no need for Your Highness to interfere."
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