Chapter 003: The Assassin Returns to Me

This? But being with you will only bring trouble to the young master." Du Yifeng said

Li Congyan pretended not to hear, shouting wildly: "Charge! Kill him."

Li Congyan was left speechless.

"Damn it!" Li Congyan cursed loudly, then drew his knife and shouted at his personal guards: "Charge! Kill him!"

Li Tinggui, Wu Zhang, and Wang Wenwu were greatly alarmed, and the three of them immediately drew their swords and rushed forward. They could disregard Li Congyan's life or death, but now the one in danger was the Third Young Master.

Everyone was left dumbfounded. It turned out that the assassin's target was none other than the nine-year-old Meng Chang

He has practiced martial arts for over twenty years, all for this day. This move is almost a distillation of all his learned essence, and he is confident that Li Congyan will be unable to evade it

The soldiers shifted to the sides

The assassin's swordsmanship is light and graceful, sometimes flicking, sometimes gently tapping, and does not engage in a direct clash with the three blades, making it quite visually appealing

Li Tinggui and the other two had already pounced forward, while the assassin hurriedly retreated, raising his sword to block.

Although it is only a few short sentences, the hatred within them is overwhelming, evoking deep emotions. Meng Chang, Li Tinggui, and others were all affected.

After some contemplation, Li Tinggui and the other two exchanged glances and untied the assassin. However, they did not let down their guard, their hands firmly gripping their knives

There is also Meng Zhixiang, this younger son, who is bound to become a source of trouble in the future; it would be better to take action early...

Meng Chang inquired of the silent Li Congyan, "Uncle Li, is my handling of this matter appropriate?"

"Young master, I am grateful for your life-saving grace; I shall express my thanks again in the future! These three brave warriors also possess remarkable skills; they showed mercy just now, and I will repay them in due time. Du Yifeng bids farewell." After taking the sword, the assassin was about to leave.

Yet this sword, filled with hatred, struck Meng Chang's left shoulder before he could even retract it himself

At this moment, he did not even have time to regret the brevity of his time travel

Meng Chang pressed his right hand against his painful left arm, tears nearly welling up, yet he still smiled and said, "It's nothing, just a minor injury to the book cover, it just hurts a bit"

Ah. The little Meng Chang had already been frightened into tightly closing his eyes by Li Congyan's sudden grab and throw, instinctively letting out a loud scream. Almost simultaneously, he had been struck by the sword

In this way, Li Tinggui and Wu Zhang were even less willing to fall behind, and both of them exerted all their abilities.

At this moment, Li Tinggui and the other two were not idle. Seizing the opportunity, Li Tinggui struck down his sword, while Wu Zhang and Wang Wenwu leaped forward to capture him

Li, Uncle Wu, Uncle Wang, bind the assassin securely and keep a close watch on him during the journey. Upon our arrival in Chengdu, I will personally interrogate him to uncover the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on me

Faced with this face, it would be better to die! Meng Chuang cursed inwardly.

"Young Master, I accidentally injured you just now; please do not hold it against me. I have some excellent wound ointment here; let me apply it quickly." After saying this, the assassin took out a small vial of medicine from his bosom and handed it to Meng Chang

Meng Chang smiled and said: "It is of no consequence. If he wanted to kill me, he would not have merely injured my left shoulder just now"

Upon hearing the sound, the assassin looked up and saw an arrow swiftly approaching his head. He hurriedly lowered his head, causing his hat to be shot off and fall to the ground

Meng Chang still smiled, "Lord Li, can you provide a reason for taking away the assassin?" Without waiting for Li Congyan to respond, he continued, "The person the assassin intends to kill is me, the one injured by the assassin is also me, and the one who captures the assassin is my subordinate, so the assassin belongs to me! I believe Lord Li will have no objections to this."

Whether it is Li Tinggui, Wu Zhang, or this man named Wang Wenwu, all three are not to be underestimated. Yet, at present, that assassin shows no signs of being at a disadvantage under the blades of the three.

I want Li Congyan's life; the child is innocent. Upon seeing a child's back positioned right in front of his sword, the assassin's heart cried out in alarm.

Meng Chang smiled adorably, "Hehe, Lord Li, it seems that a person like you cannot be taken away either." The enemy of my enemy is generally a friend

Li Congyan, a dignified governor of hetushu.com, took a child to save his own life, already at a disadvantage. If this were to get out, he would lose all face. Therefore, he deliberately claimed that the assassin's target was Meng Chang, in an attempt to divert everyone's attention. Unexpectedly, this little brat actually climbed up the pole.

Walking to the backyard, Meng Chang directly approached the assassin and said, "Untie him."

Which round would those useless people get involved, while the assassin and Li Tinggui are in the midst of a fierce battle

"It hurts, of course it hurts. This despicable fellow actually used you as a shield against the sword." Mother Wu said, casting a disdainful glance at Li Congyan.

Rascals are always able to find grandiose justifications for their own misdeeds

Be careful! An arrow! he shouted. Although his voice was youthful, it was loud and clear

Everyone looked at him with disdain

Two fists are no match for four hands, let alone six hands

Li Congyan paused for a moment and said: "What my esteemed nephew says is true. You see, in my desire to avenge that sword-related grievance, I became quite agitated. Come, take the assassin back to the residence, and subject him to severe torture to uncover the mastermind behind the assassination of Young Master Meng"

Indeed, the talented nephew is truly exceptional, quite so, very much so. Haha. He could only use laughter to conceal his feelings

Although the assassin's swordsmanship is remarkable, it is still quite difficult to escape from the siege of the three individuals before him

If it were like this, my life would be over. Don't say it's someone else's child; even if it were my own son, I would act the same way. He thinks in a sordid manner.

The assassin wore a conical hat, his movements remarkably swift, and his sword struck in an instant, leading one to believe that the blow was certain to hit. Little did he expect that Li Congyan would resort to such despicable tactics.

"You are mistaken; it is your departure that will implicate us. I have already stated my intention to take you to Chengdu. A gentleman takes revenge; ten years is not too late. Your attempt to assassinate Li Congyan today has failed, and he will surely strengthen his defenses. You will not be able to act in the near future. Why not join us in going to Chengdu instead?" Meng Chang's words were not without reason

The small inn lobby has become a performance venue and library for four people

A nine-year-old child has such an analysis, which Du Yifeng cannot believe

Li Tinggui said: "No, this person possesses formidable martial skills; young master, do not act impulsively."

Meng Chang handed it over to Wang Wenwu, then instructed Wu Zhang: "Uncle Wu, bring the swordsman’s sword to him."

Li Congyan took great pride in his arrows. In his youth, he fought alongside his father against the Former Shu, and with a single arrow, he wounded the opposing general, earning great renown in the Fengxiang army. Although Fengxiang ultimately faced defeat, it did not affect his rise in status.

The pain that followed forced him to open his eyes, realizing he was not dead. The stench of alcohol that came next nearly made him vomit, as an ugly face was almost pressed against his own.

Especially Wang Wenwu. It is unclear how deep his hatred for the assassin runs, as each strike is powerful and each move carries great force. This is his first appearance before Meng Chang, and he is eager to prove his abilities.

He was terrified by the recent narrow escape from death and did not even want to leave any survivors

Then, with a grand gesture, he commanded "Withdraw," leaving the inn with the Imperial Guard, feeling a sense of oppression in his chest. All notions of adopting a son or sworn brotherhood were completely forgotten amidst the chaos caused by the assassin.

Meng Chang inquired: "I still do not know what kind of enmity exists between the great hero Du and Li Congyan, that he wishes to kill him to feel satisfied?"

Li Congyan shouted to the deputy general from his horse and issued instructions

"Hero Du, do you think you can leave the inn? Can you still stay in Fengxiang?" Meng Chang asked

Three knives and one sword engage in a spectacular duel within this small space

This is a sigh that does not match his age, and everyone has become accustomed to it. In recent days, which of Meng Chang's actions or words is in line with his age

Li Congyan also got up from the ground, his face full of embarrassment as he asked, "Are you alright, little brother?"

From now on, we cannot be so careless; we must strengthen our security measures. Goodness, the assassins are too rampant! Throughout the journey, Li Congyan's heart remained in a state of suspense.

Li Ting and the other two felt embarrassed and lowered their heads. Fortunately, despite their skills, they couldn't win even in a three-on-one situation. They even pleaded for mercy, but despite their utmost efforts, they were still unable to change the outcome

Li Congyan is certainly not a good person; matters of revenge require careful planning over time, Meng Chang sighed lightly

The bamboo hat is gone, and the assassin's face is very clear. With well-defined features, elegant eyebrows, and a refined nose, he is a dashing young gentleman

Li and others could not help but laugh

Ah. Meng Chang shouted again. Li was pulling his injured left arm

Meng Chang happened to look up and suddenly saw, amidst the throng of heavily armed soldiers outside the door, Li Congyan, resembling a war god, with his arrow already drawn.

He possesses this confidence. Whether it is the master or those senior brothers, they are all astonished by the sharpness and swiftness of his technique. The master is indeed one of the top experts in the world today

"Lord Li, wait! You cannot kill him!" Meng Chang hurriedly stepped forward to intervene

What a despicable person Li Congyan is! He did not wish to harm the innocent and hurriedly withdrew his hand

This child is also Wu Ma's beloved. Without a second thought, she tore a piece of cloth from her clothing to bandage Meng Chang's wound

It is over, everything has come to an end

"Give me a glimpse, let me see as well," Meng Chang said to the soldiers who were tightly guarding them

"Yes, I almost forgot," Meng Chang said as he picked up the hat with the arrow stuck in it and handed it to him. "This must definitely be handed over to Lord Li. Remember, take it back and conduct severe interrogations to uncover the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on me"

Li Tinggui's twenty subordinates immediately stepped forward to form a circle, blocking everyone behind them. Li called out "Chang'er" and pulled his son from Li Chongyan's arms

Li inquired with concern, "Chang'er, are you alright?"

At this time, the Imperial Guard of Fengxiang had already arrived, surrounding the inn completely.

Wang Wenwu is that man. Meng Chang knows it is a pseudonym and does not inquire further. In this world, who doesn't have a bit of privacy

Now it is clear, the person the assassin was trying to kill was indeed me. They acted out of righteousness and came to my aid by drawing the "arrow"

This arrow is not the true killing blow, for another arrow is already aimed directly at his chest. Li Congyan shot two arrows with one bow.

They have not yet sworn brotherhood, yet they already call each other brothers.

Without much thought, he instinctively knelt down, leaned back, and bit the arrow with his mouth.

Although Li despised Li Congyan's earlier actions, prioritizing the greater good, he stepped forward and said: "Chang'er, let Lord Li take him away. We still have a journey to continue"

Du Yifeng pondered for a moment and felt there was no need to conceal it, "It is a family feud. My grandfather, Du Rangneng, was once the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty. After the court's campaign against Li Congyan's father, Li Maozhen, failed, Li Maozhen coerced the court into killing my grandfather's family, exterminating my clan. I was sent to learn from a master due to my frail health as a child, thus escaping this calamity. If I do not avenge this grudge, I would be unworthy of my ancestors"

After the three people said "yes," they took the assassin to the backyard

This is Li Congyan? It turns out that even garbage has a remarkable side that deserves attention

He wanted to break free, but found himself tightly held.

His personal guards had long since brought him his bow and arrows. As he strung the bow and nocked an arrow, Li Congyan seemed to transform into a different person; his diminutive figure, under the afternoon sun, resembled a formidable war god.

Wu Ma quickly came over to help, while everyone assisted Meng Chang to the side

Meng Chang watched intently, unaware that the true villain, Li Congyan, had quietly slipped out and made his way to the street

Li Congyan strode in with pride, brandishing a knife and shouting angrily: "Little thief, dare to assassinate this lord? Today, I shall send you to the western paradise."

How could Li Congyan easily let him go, as the inn was already surrounded by personnel

Li replied with irritation, "Lord Li is truly exceptionally clever!"

The four individuals were entangled in a fierce struggle, and no one could predict where your arrow would land. This scoundrel, who even disregards the lives of my subordinates, is truly despicable! I silently exclaimed that this was not good.

The deputy beside him was unconvinced, saying, "If it weren't for our lord's arrow, would you have been able to capture the assassin?"