"Hahaha, The Eagle, your thinking is too simple."
Wang Chong laughed heartily. The Eagle's thinking was too simple. Did he think that the Eagle would share a nightingale with him just for fun?
"More than a thousand Goguryeon elites traversed the remote mountains for four months, and they even built a monastery... Do you really think that King Sosurim will stand by idly and watch after expending so much effort and effort on such a huge matter? Since he isn't in the monastery, I can guarantee that he is in the vicinity, and from a distance, he is able to observe the entire operation in the monastery! "
Wang Chong's voice was powerful and brimming with confidence. This was no longer a conjecture. He was certain that the old woodsman before him was the elusive King Sosurim of Goguryeo.
Weng!
The old woodsman's heart immediately sank. He didn't expect this lad from the Wang Clan to be so meticulous. He had always been a secretive person, such that even his subordinates didn't know of his whereabouts.
Yet, to think that Wang Chong would be able to deduce the truth from this aspect.
"... Furthermore, King Sosurim has always been a cautious person. He even replaced the monks in the monastery with Goguryeons. Do you really think that they would let an unknown old woodcutter handle such a big matter like assassinating a civil and military official? "
Wang Chong sneered coldly.
As the saying goes, 'Out of a hundred secrets, there's bound to be a loophole'. To have an old woodcutter deliver firewood to the monastery for cooking, even though he did not enter the monastery each time, if he were to accidentally see or discover something, become suspicious and report it to the imperial court, wouldn't all his previous efforts go to waste?
No matter how he thought about it, he could only think of the old woodsman who delivered firewood to the monastery every day as the most suspicious person.
Weng!
Initially, everyone was doubtful of Wang Chong's words, but after hearing his words, the old woodsman before them became more and more suspicious.
Indeed, the thousand Goguryeon elites were all True Martial realm experts. It was impossible for King Sosurim to ignore such a huge matter.
They had searched the vicinity of the monastery, but they couldn't find him inside. Just as Wang Chong had said, there was only one possibility. King Sosurim was in the vicinity, and he had been monitoring the entire operation.
Given King Sosurim's cautious nature, it was entirely possible for him to do such a thing.
Furthermore, how could someone as cautious as King Sosurim be so careless as to allow an outsider to deliver firewood to him every day?
The more they thought about it, the more suspicious they became. Even Wang Chong's uncle, Li Lin, had a suspicious look in his eyes.
"Who are you?"
With a hand on the saber by his waist, Ma Yinlong gathered his strength and stared at King Sosurim with a grim expression.
"Masters, I'm just a woodcutter. I don't know what you're talking about …"
The old woodcutter hurriedly retreated and waved his hands in panic.
"Young Master, your joke is too much. I'm just an ordinary person, I have no idea who this King Sosurim is. "
The fear on the old woodcutter's face caused everyone to hesitate once more. Could it be that … there was really a mistake? Judging from his weak footsteps, he was indeed an ordinary person.
"Hahaha, King Sosurim, I heard that you're a formidable figure. Who would have thought that you would still try to act shamelessly at this point in time? We're all smart people here. Even if you want to put on an act, you should at least change your shoes first. "
Wang Chong looked down at the old woodcutter from the back of his steed with a sneer on his face.
His words immediately attracted everyone's attention to the old woodcutter's feet. It would have been fine if Wang Chong hadn't said anything, but the moment he said it, everyone noticed that beneath the old woodcutter's tattered gray robe, there was a pair of white silk shoes with cloud patterns.
The old woodcutter also noticed the shoes on his feet, and his face flickered between green and red. He had always been a careful person, taking care of every single detail.
Thus, after entering the monastery, other than changing into the clothes of a silk merchant, he even changed out of his shoes. Just that, he didn't think that he wouldn't have enough time to change back into his original shoes.
How could an old woodcutter who relied on gathering firewood for a living be able to afford a pair of silk shoes with cloud patterns? The old woodcutter had never thought that he would lose to a pair of shoes.
Even if he wanted to deny it, he knew that he couldn't do so anymore.
"Since he's in disguise, he must have more than one set of clothes. A few of you go and search his room. There must be other clothes, and they are definitely not something an old woodsman can afford. "
Wang Chong smiled as he sat on his horse, a confident look on his face.
"King Sosurim, are you still trying to deny it?"
"Bastard, it's really you!"
Ma Yinlong's eyes reddened. No matter how slow he was, he could tell that there was something wrong with the old woodcutter. Boom! A majestic aura that was as vast as the mountains and seas erupted from his body.
At the same time, a destructive Stellar Energy burst forth from his body. The black Stellar Energy burst forth with a destructive might, and as soon as it appeared, it crashed toward the old woodcutter.
Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed in the air. Ma Yinlong's charge was even faster than his charge, and the immense force sent him flying back.
The destructive black torrent was destroyed in a single move. A powerful gale swept through the surroundings, raising a cloud of dust. The war steeds neighed, and Neigh retreated in fear.
Boom!
Almost at the same instant that Ma Yinlong was sent flying, a custom-made arrow shrouded in a destructive aura suddenly appeared in the courtyard and shot toward the old woodcutter with the speed of a thunderbolt.
Luo Chong, who was hiding in the back, also made his move!
Luo Chong's archery had far surpassed that of all master archers that Wang Chong had seen. His arrows were as swift as lightning, and there was no one who could dodge them.
Furthermore, the immense force behind the arrow was a sure-kill, pinning the other party to the ground. Even a True Martial realm expert wouldn't be able to withstand a single arrow from him.
Weng!
A hand like an iron pincer grabbed the shaft of the arrow, firmly grasping Luo Chong's sure-kill arrow and blocking it.
Weng!
Upon seeing this sight, even Ma Yinlong stopped in his tracks. Steel Arms, The Eagle, and Solitary Wolf, who were prepared to charge forward, also halted their steps.
800 meters away, Luo Chong held the arrow in his hand tightly. His eyes, which were the only part of his body that was exposed, revealed an incomparably grim expression.
"This fellow... is actually so powerful!"
Wang Chong took in a deep breath as a chill ran down his spine.
Ma Yinlong and Luo Chong were the two strongest people by his side. The first time he met Ma Yinlong at the Bureau of Personnel, the latter's unique black Stellar Energy had left a deep impression on Wang Chong.
Wang Chong felt that there was nothing in the world that he couldn't destroy.
As for Luo Chong, the master archer appointed by The King of Song had completely changed Wang Chong's understanding of master archers. Even a True Martial realm expert wouldn't be able to withstand a single blow from him. In just a single move, he would be pinned to the ground.
This was no different from the God of Death.
With this person behind him, Wang Chong felt a sense of security.
These two were the top experts that Wang Chong had ever seen, but even with their combined strength, they were still unable to stop this' old woodsman '. In fact, he even managed to grab Luo Chong's arrow in midair with his bare hands.
He had never seen such a situation before!
Wang Chong urged his steed to retreat. For the first time, he felt a strong sense of danger. Wang Chong had a feeling that he had greatly underestimated this famous Goguryeon spy!
"Hehehe!"
Standing on the spot, the old woodsman held the arrow in his hand, and beneath his slightly slanted bamboo hat, a sinister chuckle sounded.
"To think that someone would see through my identity just because of a pair of shoes. Young man, I have truly underestimated you. You have spoiled so many of my plans. I was planning to kill you later, but to think that you would be in such a hurry. "
Shua!
His left hand grabbed the bamboo hat on his head and flung it to the ground. At the same time, kacha, the arrow in his right hand was snapped into two.
The old woodsman slowly raised his head and removed the tattered mask that had been damaged by the Deluge of Stellar Energy in the previous clash.
In the next instant, an unfamiliar middle-aged man appeared before everyone's eyes. His eyes were long and narrow, and he exuded a cunning and cautious aura.
On the other hand, his thick eyebrows seemed to carry an intense killing intent. Anyone who saw him would feel a deep sense of danger.
Only the viciousness of a wolf could subdue his subordinates.
Only the cunning of a fox could ensure that no matter what kind of danger he was in, he would be able to escape unscathed.
Wang Chong had never met King Sosurim before, but from those eyes and that pair of thick eyebrows, Wang Chong could tell that this person was King Sosurim.
This person's aura was vicious and dangerous. No assassin or killer would have such an aura. Even the three Goguryeon leaders in the monastery immediately bowed down before him.
"Gongzi, be careful!"
Miyasame Ayaka immediately felt a strong sense of danger. She hurriedly lowered herself to the ground and shielded Wang Chong. This person was simply too frightening, and his cultivation was simply too high.
"King Sosurim! I will kill you! "
Seeing the face before them, the eyes of Ma Yinlong, The Eagle, Solitary Wolf, and Steel Arms reddened. There was no longer any doubt in their minds.
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"Four losers, clowns!"
The old woodcutter, or 'King Sosurim', slapped his left hand behind him, and the bundle of firewood on his back exploded into pieces. Three gleaming Goguryeon sabers fell into his hands.
Boom!
A powerful surge of Stellar Energy mixed with a sharp saber qi burst forth like a hurricane. With a single jolt, Ma Yinlong, Steel Arms, The Eagle, and Solitary Wolf were all sent flying.
Too powerful!
At this moment, King Sosurim's aura was on full display. The image of an old woodcutter was nowhere to be seen. Ma Yinlong, Steel Arms, The Eagle, and Solitary Wolf, other than The Eagle, whose cultivation was at True Martial realm, the other three were at Profound Martial realm 1-dan.
Yet, the four of them combined weren't a match for King Sosurim.
Not only so, the three Goguryeon sabers in King Sosurim's hands exuded a lethal and dangerous aura.
"Lad, since you've foiled my plans time and time again, I'll start with you!"
After knocking back Ma Yinlong and the others, King Sosurim ignored them and charged straight for Wang Chong.
Of all of them, Wang Chong was the easiest to kill, and he was the one he wanted to kill the most at the moment.
This young lad of the Wang Clan seemed to be in his teens, but he felt like he was being held back at every turn. If he didn't get rid of the other party, King Sosurim wouldn't be able to carry out his plan in peace.
That lad was too smart!
Furthermore, King Sosurim had a feeling that if he didn't get rid of the other party soon, the other party would grow into a threat to the empire. By then, it would be too late!
After killing this lad, he could kill a few more Imperial Army members to vent his anger. By then, he would have plenty of time to hide in the city or escape through the tunnel.
Even if there were guards guarding the tunnel, he would still be able to escape with his cultivation.
"Die!"
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