"Hurry up and protect Her Highness!"
Seeing the old man chasing after the Taoist nun, a man in purple pointed and said anxiously, "You guys, stop the two of them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several people fell to the ground at the inn's entrance.
Although the handsome manservant's face was pale, he left afterimages of swords wherever he went. The ordinary blue-clothed and yellow-clothed messengers could not withstand his attacks at all.
The purple-clothed man's expression was ugly. The Holy Religion had only left a few people here. Some of them had been taken away by the Right Emissary, while the rest were scattered around the inn. Among them, the ones in charge of guarding had been knocked out and the rest had gone to rescue Her Highness. There were not many people left.
After a moment's hesitation, he quickly turned around and galloped in the direction where Her Highness had disappeared.
Comparing the two of them to Her Highness, he immediately made a decision in his heart.
"Leader, leave this to us. Hurry up and leave!"
In the darkness of the night, a man on a horse galloped over. He nimbly flipped over the horse and dismounted. Behind him, there were several figures following closely.
"Thanks!" Li Yi and Second Young Mistress Liu quickly mounted their horses. They turned around and said to the man, "Be careful, heroes!"
He tightened his legs around the horse's belly and shook the reins. The two men and the horse quickly disappeared into the night.
A few more yellow-clothed figures rushed out of the inn …
"What are you going out for? Stay and have fun!" The man grinned maliciously and went up to them.
In an instant, the sound of weapons clashing rang out in the inn.
One of the blue-clothed men had extraordinary skills, but the other side had more people. The yellow-clothed men could not help him much. The two groups were in a stalemate and fell into a stalemate.
After a while, the man in front estimated that it was about time and shouted, "There's trouble. Brothers, retreat!"
As soon as he said this, the others no longer continued to fight. They quickly left the inn and ran into the depths of the night.
Inside the inn, the blue-clothed man covered his wound with a gloomy expression.
A yellow-clothed man came forward and asked anxiously, "Sir, what should we do now?"
The blue-clothed man thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Wait here for the Empress to return."
Not long after, another person came forward to report, "This subordinate found the shopkeeper tied up in the woodshed in the backyard. There were also a few workers there …"
After the battle just now, the blue-clothed and yellow-clothed men were all injured. They came to the woodshed and untied the ropes that bound the shopkeeper and his assistants.
The man in blue asked in a deep voice, "Do you know the identity of the person who kidnapped you?"
The manager of the restaurant was an old man. At this moment, his face was pale. His lips trembled as he said, "I … I don't know …"
The man in blue turned around with a gloomy face. Just as he was about to speak, he lowered his head and saw a dagger protruding from his chest. He turned his head back with difficulty.
Xiu! Xiu! Xiu!
Several air-piercing sounds rang out, and the yellow-clothed men behind the blue-clothed man were all shot in between their eyebrows. They fell to the ground in response, and the waiters of the inn put away their crossbows.
The old man pulled out the dagger and said in a low voice, "Hurry up and clean up!"
Not long after, a raging fire was ignited in the inn.
People came out of the surrounding shops and houses one after another. When they saw the innkeeper wailing outside, they could not help but widen their eyes.
"There's a fire!"
The street at night suddenly became noisy.
…
At this time, the city gate was not closed. Li Yi shook the reins, and the horse under him sped up.
Everything would be easy once they got out of the city.
Miss.Liu did not tell him about the grandmaster elder. In fact, when he kidnapped the man surnamed Fang, he did not intend to lure the Taoist Nun away at all. From the beginning to the end, the old man was the ultimate trump card.
Only by seriously injuring or killing the Taoist Nun would they have no worries. Otherwise, even if they could escape, they would not be able to go far.
After all, this was the King of Shu's territory, and the Taoist Nun was a grandmaster expert with countless masters around her. Under such circumstances, it was almost impossible to rely on the two of them to return to the capital city safely.
And if the Taoist Nun really fell for such a shallow trick of luring the tiger away from the mountain, the next thing she would have to do would be to run for thousands of miles with even more difficulty.
"Just now, you …"
"Don't speak!"
Before Li Yi could open his mouth, he was interrupted by Miss.Liu.
If she did not want to speak, then so be it. Although he felt a little strange about Miss.Liu at this moment, it was more important to escape. Everything could wait until they got out of here.
…
"What? The Protector was kidnapped? Did something happen to Her Highness?"
"What about the robbery of the King of Shu's treasury at midnight tonight, the Protector …"
"Forget it for now. Follow me to rescue Her Highness!"
…
Dozens of black-clothed figures quickly rushed out of a low-rise house. They caught a glimpse of a horse galloping on the street in front of them. At once, a man in blue was startled, and then he shouted, "Stop them!"
"Hoot!"
The horse's hooves knocked on the bluestone paved street, making a crisp sound. Looking at the man in blue and the dozens of figures behind him, Li Yi's face darkened.
Miss.Liu jumped off the horse and brandished her sword.
"Go!"
Dozens of black-clothed men swarmed over.
Li Yi dismounted from the horse and caught a weapon that Miss.Liu threw at him. He took a deep breath and leaned in her direction.
…
"It's a rebellion, a rebellion!"
Jiang Zian hurriedly walked on the street, followed by a crowd of black figures.
Just now, someone reported to the police late at night that more than ten people fought in the Ru Family Inn. It was said that many people died. This was a serious case. He immediately summoned all the bailiffs and bailiffs in the county government, as well as the people nearby. Nearly a hundred people rushed to the scene of the crime.
It was impossible for him not to be anxious. If there were large-scale civilian casualties tonight, his position as the county lieutenant would be over.
Although he wasn't very satisfied with this position, it was better than nothing. Resigning and being dismissed had completely different meanings.
"Sir, look ahead!"
Suddenly, the bailiffs at the front stopped, pointed to the front, and said loudly.
Jiang Zian raised his head and saw on the street in front of him, dozens of black-clothed men surrounded two figures, and the sound of weapons colliding came from the front.
Lawless, really lawless!
In broad daylight, in broad daylight … in broad daylight, in front of the dignified county lieutenant, they committed such violence. Jiang Zian's face showed fury. He waved his hand and said, "What are you waiting for? Save them!"
He retreated to the back of the bailiffs and then ran forward quickly with them.
Li Yi's chest rose and fell slightly. He leaned back to back with Miss.Liu. Around them were dozens of black-clothed men.
Many people could only fall to the ground and moan, but there were still many people around them.
Miss.Liu coughed softly. Li Yi looked back and happened to see her wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth.
"Are you hurt?" His face changed and he asked hurriedly.
Miss.Liu backhanded a person who was close to her and cut him down. She said coldly, "Don't be distracted in a fight of life and death. Have you forgotten what I taught you before?"
Li Yi was stunned. He gritted his teeth and held the sword in his hand tightly again.
"Catch them alive!"
The man in blue said coldly, but his face suddenly changed. He turned his head and looked behind him.
A flurry of footsteps approached from afar. Nearly a hundred bailiffs and bailiffs ran over and surrounded them.
Dozens of black-clothed men immediately gathered in a circle and pointed their weapons at them.
Miss.Liu's body swayed, and Li Yi hurriedly held her.
"People inside, listen up. You have been surrounded. I'll give you three breaths to think about it. Put down your weapons and surrender immediately. Otherwise, I won't be polite …"
Jiang Zian stood behind a tall and strong bailiff and shouted.
Li Yi looked in a certain direction and asked tentatively, "Brother Jiang?"
"…"
"Is it Brother Li?"
A head popped out from behind the tall and strong bailiff. Jiang Zian's face was full of surprise and joy. He looked at Li Yi and hurriedly said, "Brother Li, what are you doing there? Come out!"
Immediately, the bailiffs made way for them. Li Yi helped Miss.Liu out. The man in blue's face changed, but he didn't do anything in the end.
"What the hell is going on? Why are they chasing you?" Jiang Zian looked at him and asked in surprise.
"It's a long story." Li Yi looked at him and said, "Thank you for saving us, Brother Jiang!"
"It's my pleasure!" Jiang Zian waved his hand. "Black clothed and masked. These people don't look like good people. As the county lieutenant, it's my duty to keep order!"
Li Yi looked at him and said, "It's urgent. I need to leave the city now …"
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Zian took out a token from his waist and handed it to him. He said, "The city gate is closed now. Brother Li, take this token and leave the city. They won't stop you."
Li Yi looked at the men in black and said, "These people …"
Jiang Zian smiled and said, "Brother Li, you can leave. Leave these people to me!"
Li Yi helped Miss.Liu get on the horse. He looked at him deeply and said, "Brother Jiang, I will repay your kindness in the future!"
He shook the reins and the horse galloped in the direction of the city gate.
"You and I hit it off at first sight. You're welcome!"
Jiang Zian watched him go away. He looked back at the bailiffs and bailiffs, pointed at the men in black and said coldly, "Take them all down!"
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