Chapter 003: My Fate is Determined by Myself, Not by Heaven (Part One)

My fate is determined by me, not by heaven. If you truly want me dead, then take my life in exchange

Liu Chuang asked in a deep voice, but the assassin shouted loudly and turned to leave

The crossbow has already been aimed at Liu Chuang

The man in black was momentarily taken aback when Liu Chuang did not speak, then he smiled and shook his head, quietly retreating back into the shadows of the cell.

It won't do; I need to find a way to notify Xuezhou to rescue me.

The man in black did not answer Liu Chuang's question, but instead took a keen interest in observing Liu Chuang for a while.

A man rolled up his sleeve to reveal a sharp knife in his hand and quickly approached Liu Chuang. As he drew nearer, Liu Chuang could even feel the murderous intent emanating from the man. Just as the man reached him and was about to strike down with the knife, Liu Chuang suddenly moved!

Do you want to kill me? Then be prepared to be killed by me

It was the worst of years, it was the best of years, it was a time when 'to kill one is a crime, to slaughter thousands is to be heroic'.

The mechanism opened, and the crossbow bolt shot out with a whoosh

The assassin let out a cry of agony and fell to the ground on his back

A somewhat aged voice was heard, followed by someone taking out a key to unlock the prison door

This guy actually has a crossbow... If those people had attacked with crossbows outside the prison door just now, he would likely be dead by now. The other party has clearly made thorough preparations and is determined to kill him. The assassin stands at the prison door, and Liu Chuang is shackled, unable to move forward even a step! Seeing the assassin load the crossbow, Liu Chuang becomes anxious! Having died once and only been reborn two days ago, how could he die like this?

If one cannot even ensure their own safety, why bother worrying about others? It is truly frustrating with Xuezhou, as we had clearly agreed to meet in Quxian, yet they suddenly broke the promise, leading to my current predicament in prison. Fortunately, no one knows my identity; otherwise, I would surely face a fatal disaster, which is indeed quite troublesome

Rest assured, Uncle Que has put enough drugs in the food to knock out a tiger... Hurry up and take action, do not delay any longer.

Staying in this prison for even a moment increases the danger, and Quxian is certainly not a place for prolonged residence

Liu Chuang was also taken aback upon seeing this

This is the place

At this thought, Liu Chuang slightly shifted his body, and the chains on him clinked softly, causing the four individuals to immediately halt their steps

"Brat, go die."

Liu Chuang's expression turned cold as he glanced at the food and wine in the box. He reached in, took out the wine and meat, and poured them out in the corner

It seems that he has already fainted... Hehe, I said that the lord is being too cautious, but he is just a cowardly bandit. Why do we need to act as a group of four?

They actually sent four people to take action; it seems that the person who framed him is determined to put him to death

This account must be carefully calculated, but the prerequisite is to survive

Upon thinking of this, the man in black shook his head and smiled wryly

Having spoken, he no longer paid attention to the man in black, slowly retreated, and sat down against the earthen wall

An aged voice sounded, and the footsteps and the illustrations in the book suddenly quickened.

Taking advantage of the assassin's momentary distraction, Liu Chuang swiftly slid his foot and struck the assassin's face with his elbow

This seems to be quite slow

However, seeing that Liu Chuang remained silent and even began to snore softly, the four individuals relaxed once again

However, their inaction does not mean that Liu Chuang will cease his attacks. After he killed one assassin, he rolled on the ground, casually picked up the dagger that had fallen from the assassin, and suddenly sprang to his feet. With a swift motion, the dagger plunged into the face of another assassin.

Liu Chuang's eyes widened in shock as he saw the crossbow bolt flying towards him. He stomped his foot hard on the ground, and with a loud crash, the earthen wall behind him seemed unable to withstand the tremendous force transmitted through the chains, suddenly collapsing at one corner. As the wall fell, dust and debris filled the air, enveloping Liu Chuang's figure in a cloud of smoke, further obstructing the assassin's line of sight. The assassin was taken aback, revealing a look of panic. He stepped back and attempted to retreat from the cell, but just as one foot crossed the threshold of the cell door, a massive shadow burst forth from the smoke, reaching him in the blink of an eye.

He took out a crossbow bolt, intending to place it on the hand crossbow. Perhaps due to nervousness, or perhaps frightened by Liu Chuang, he trembled as he was about to load the bolt, causing it to fall to the ground. He quickly took a deep breath to steady his mind and retrieved another crossbow bolt.

Liu Chuang's eyelids twitched slightly, and he suddenly felt a surge of tension in his heart. He slightly opened his eyes and peered through the narrow gap, only to see four men dressed in short blue jackets, each holding a sharp knife, stepping into the cell. The moonlight was bright, illuminating the faces of these four individuals clearly. Liu Chuang had thought he would not be afraid, but when faced with them, his palms couldn't help but sweat, and he felt a hint of nervousness.

Liu Chuang has already formed an idea

Bang!

However, upon reflection, it is not too bad; otherwise, this man in black would not have praised him for his 'good looks.' Having died once, he cherishes life even more. Liu Chuang slightly curled the corner of his mouth, closed his eyes, and focused, no longer speaking. He was inexplicably framed by others and inexplicably schemed against.

The iron lock clanged sharply, and the iron nails driven into the earthen wall began to loosen due to Liu Chuang's struggles

A well-formed exterior, with commendable courage.

The other three were also taken aback, somewhat unable to react.

A sharp knife is still embedded in the forehead, its handle exposed and gently swaying

The man in black closed his eyes and began to calculate and deliberate

Stop the nonsense, get to work, and deal with this fellow first.

This is remarkably similar to the words of the great sage and virtuous teacher, "The heavens have perished, and the Yellow Sky is about to rise." Unfortunately, this young man was born ten years too late; otherwise, he would surely have achieved great accomplishments

Except for the first assassin he killed, who had a somewhat decent appearance in death, the other two assassins were all left unrecognizable after being beaten.

In the dimly lit corridor outside the cell, a series of sounds echoed, as if someone had opened the cell door. Following that, footsteps approached, sounding somewhat chaotic. There were whispers, the voices too soft to discern clearly. Liu Chuang sat against the wall, appearing as if he were asleep, completely motionless. As the footsteps drew nearer, Liu Chuang's body subtly lowered slightly, seemingly unchanged, yet in reality, his body had tensed up, entering an optimal state for attack, ready to launch a lethal strike at any moment.

The passerby stopped outside the prison gate and spoke in a low voice

The prison once again fell into the earlier silence ... . ... A silence that is somewhat unsettling.

Who sent you to kill me

In the moment of Liu Chuang's action, his elbow thrust forward, striking the man directly in the heart. It was as if he had been hit by a great hammer; the man didn't even have time to react before he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying out and crashing into a nearby pile of dry grass, where he lay motionless.

It is the second watch of the night

With a frown, Liu Chuang took a step forward, wanting to pursue. However, he suddenly heard a clanking sound, as if the chains around his waist had pulled him back. Unbeknownst to him, after having killed three people, he was unable to move forward any longer. The sound of the chains seemed to alert the assassin. He abruptly halted, glanced at Liu Chuang, and a fierce expression flashed across his face as he reached for a hand crossbow from his body, aiming it at Liu Chuang

Is it a good appearance

The robust and muscular body shot out like a cannonball, colliding with the man.

As the night grew deeper, the sound of a gavel echoed from outside the prison window.

He stepped forward, but the chains firmly held him back.

Is my fate determined by me and not by heaven

Liu Chuang still does not have a clear understanding of what he actually looks like

The killer's face displayed a noticeable indentation, with the eye sockets, nose, and cheekbones shattered in an instant, and the eyeballs even burst out, collapsing to the ground... Among the four killers, Liu Chuang instantly killed three... The remaining killer was just about to make a move when he saw his three companions being killed by Liu Chuang, and he was immediately paralyzed with fear. Liu Chuang's methods of killing were exceedingly brutal, yet clean and efficient... The remaining killer was just about to make a move when he saw his three companions being killed by Liu Chuang, and he was immediately paralyzed with fear. Liu Chuang's methods of killing were exceedingly brutal, yet clean and efficient

When Liu Chuang's gaze fell upon him, the assassin shivered with a chill

How can one survive

However, when you were sent in that day, it was already destined to be a dead end. Heed my advice and try to let go a little. This year, individuals like you and me are no match for those prominent figures. It is better to eat and drink when the time comes than to become a starving ghost.

In reality, it was merely a matter of three to five breaths... The remaining two assassins also reacted; the older assassin wasted no words and lunged at Liu Chuang with his knife. At that moment, Liu Chuang had just straightened up. Seeing the assassin charging towards him, he misstepped, entwined his hands, and wrapped the shackles on his wrists around his hands, then swung them towards the sharp blade. With a clang, the sharp knife struck the shackles, sending sparks flying.

The assassin looked at Liu Chuang, revealing a sinister smile, "No matter how powerful you are, you cannot escape the schemes of my master. Prepare to die."