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Chapter 655: Jin Banhua Startles Everyone, Chu Liuxiang Appears
Chapter 655: Jin Banhua Startles Everyone, Chu Liuxiang Appears
Shi Tuo and the unknown Wang Chong had left.
Ji Bingyan went out to check and returned shortly after. Even when Chu Liuxiang asked him, he was unwilling to answer.
The King of Kucha merely pulled Jin Banhua and Hu Tiefahua to persuade him to drink, as these two had already displayed martial arts far surpassing Du Huan, and also had the intention to assist the King of Kucha.
Wu Qingtian and Wu Baiyun exchanged glances, merely chuckling from the side, then quietly waiting.
The next moment, chaos erupted outside the tent. Horses neighed, people shouted, and the trampling of footsteps and cries of alarm echoed into the tent, “Someone is setting fire!”
“Outside, there are hoofbeats, and assassins!”
“Put out the fire! Put out the fire!”
“Protect the King and the Queen’s tent!”
The King of Kucha’s face changed abruptly, both shocked and frightened, “Could it be that there are assassins again? Everyone… everyone, quickly… go and check.”
Although the King of Kucha had some heroic qualities, he was indeed accustomed to luxury and ease and comfort, not daring.. He only hoped that the many martial arts experts could intercept the danger outside, not letting it reach him and cause him to be frightened.
So, when the King of Kucha spoke, Hu Tiefahua immediately flew out of the tent, heading to the most chaotic area.
Chu Liuxiang frowned, just about to remind everyone to be cautious of the tiger-luring strategy, but was pulled by Ji Bingyan and rushed out together.
In the original story, this was indeed the enemy’s tiger-luring strategy. After luring out Chu Liuxiang and the others, the Wu brothers would act together, attempting to kill the King of Kucha, but unexpectedly died at the hands of Princess Pipa.
However, Jin Banhua was here now. Shi Guanyin had never seen him in action, but the Wu brothers had. How could they dare to put on a show in front of him?
...
Outside the tent.
Ji Bingyan released Chu Liuxiang, “Since the enemy has used the tiger-luring strategy, if we don’t come out, how can they put on their show?”
“I’ll go find Little Hu now. You can go back and watch the show.” Ji Bingyan coldly said, “And also, see which side that Jin Banhua is on.”
Chu Liuxiang shook his head and hurriedly flew toward the main tent.
...
Inside the tent.
The King of Kucha held his wine cup, but his whole body trembled slightly. Princess Pipa leaned against him, softly comforting him.
Jin Banhua sat at the lower seat, gently swaying his wine cup, not at all worried.
Wu Qingtian looked at the King of Kucha, then at Jin Banhua, his eyes flickering, “Young Master Jin, the main tent is deep in the camp. There’s us brothers here. Wouldn’t it be better if you went to help General Chu and the others?”
Jin Banhua’s ears twitched, and then he put down his wine cup, grandly asked, “So, apart from you, who else is hiding in the camp to assassinate?”
“Huh?” The King of Kucha looked confused.
“Huh?” The Wu brothers’ expressions changed drastically.
“Why does Young Master Jin say this? Do you think we brothers are spies sent by the Kucha rebels?” Wu Qingtian’s heart pounded, but he still asked with a face full of anger.
Wu Baiyun looked righteous, “We were hired by the King with a heavy reward, and we must ensure the King’s safety. My older brother only worries about the King being startled and hopes that Young Master can intercept the enemies outside the tent.”
“Hmph!” Jin Banhua said disdainfully, “Are you not telling the truth?”
“Also, with your martial arts and experience, I doubt you know how high my skills are.” Jin Banhua shook his head and sighed, “Even Zhongyuan Yidianhong fled in defeat in front of me. What are you compared to him?”
“What did you say?” Wu Qingtian exclaimed in shock.
“I said, I merely laughed at Zhongyuan Yidianhong, and before I could finish my sentence, he jumped out the window without a word.” Jin Banhua said leisurely, “Do you think you can get past me with a few moves?”
Wu Baixun was startled. "You're serious?"
"Chu Liuxiang was right there at the scene." Jin Banhua stood up and gripped the sword hilt. "Didn't he show you how polite he was to me before you met him?"
Wu Qingtian and Wu Baixun recalled how impolite Jin Banhua had been to Chu Liuxiang, yet Chu Liuxiang had still thanked Jin Banhua. Cold sweat trickled down their spines.
More importantly, they had dared to assassinate the King of Kucha, with Zhongyuan Yidianhong as their ultimate backup!
Though the Wu brothers were minor experts in the Central Plains, they had no real concept of what true masters were capable of.
Jin Banhua had subdued Du Huan with a single move, but Du Huan had no courage to face Yidianhong, and though Chu Liuxiang was renowned, he had no record of killing.
So, in their eyes, Yidianhong, who was feared for his ability to kill with a single stroke of his sword, was more formidable than Chu Liuxiang and Jin Banhua.
But what had they just heard?
Yidianhong had actually fled through the window in front of Jin Banhua?
Jin Banhua didn’t know that the assassin who had come with them was Yidianhong. With his skills, he had no need to lie, meaning...
It was true!
The Wu brothers' hands, holding their swords, began to tremble.
Compared to the original story, because Jin Banhua was present, they no longer intended to kill the King of Kucha prematurely.
They had originally planned to hide if they could, and if they couldn’t, they would do their best to stall Jin Banhua, waiting for the arrival of the invincible Divine Blade, the eight-armed Nata, the ruthless killer Du Huan, the Black Monkey Sun Kong, and Yidianhong. This plan would surely succeed.
But now, Jin Banhua had seen through their traitors and, according to his words, their assassination plan was bound to fail.
"Blame me not for not giving you a chance." Jin Banhua sat back at the table, placing his long sword aside and raising a wine cup. "Come, attack me, don’t be shy."
The Wu brothers shook their heads and slowly backed towards the tent’s entrance.
Seeing how Jin Banhua had intimidated these two renowned swordsmen, Princess Pipa looked at him with admiration.
The King of Kucha, shocked by the scene, couldn’t help but ask, "King Jin, why do the two of you draw your swords against me?"
Wu Qingtian and Wu Baixun didn’t answer but turned to flee instead.
But just as they turned, a shadow appeared beside them, striking their pressure points.
"Wait, I have a few more questions for you," Chu Liuxiang’s voice rang out, his eyes glinting with a mix of surprise and amusement.
He was surprised that Jin Banhua had seen through the Wu brothers as traitors, and amused by his own words.
Jin Banhua had indeed said half a sentence that made Yidianhong leave, but Yidianhong hadn’t fled out of fear; he just didn’t want to talk to Jin Banhua.
Unexpectedly, Jin Banhua’s half-true, half-false words had completely intimidated the Wu brothers, scaring them so much that they didn’t dare to attack.
However, Jin Banhua couldn’t stop them from escaping, but Chu Liuxiang wouldn’t let them leave. To him, these two might be spies sent by Shi Guanyin, and he wanted to find out Shi Guanyin’s whereabouts from them.
At that moment, the tent behind the King of Kucha suddenly tore, and two more figures slipped in.
They had intended to directly target the King of Kucha, but one saw Jin Banhua, and the other saw Chu Liuxiang, and both froze in place.
(End of Chapter)
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