At dawn, Yu Zhi returned to Qinggu.
At the same time, he also brought Ye Qinghuan and Ning Huan over.
According to Zhao Hao, Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han will meet Zhao Hao today, and then they will assassinate officials heading north from Kyoto.
Yu Zhi didn't know who the official was, but he had to take care of it after knowing it.
This was also the reason why Yu Zhi called Ye Qinghuan for help.
Of course, Yu Zhi wanted to directly ask Li Haomiao to suppress several enemies with one sword, but now was not the time to expose Li Haomiao.
To this day, Yu Zhi is still wondering in his heart. If he didn't know the news about the officials going north, would this group of officials going north again be brutally murdered by Qi Zhengchu and others?
He didn't know what the people in Kyoto were thinking.
If this line of officials were bait, they would have informed themselves in advance. Why did it come so suddenly?
Or is there something else prepared?
In front of Qinggu, Ning Huan had been waiting secretly for a long time. After seeing Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han, he followed Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han until they checked into the inn.
Yu Zhi disposed of Zhao Hao's body, but he just casually threw it into an abandoned ancient well. As long as Qi Zhengchu and Qi Zhengchu didn't know about Zhao Hao's death, there would be no doubts and no suspicion on Guo Shuer's head.
"Now we just need to wait for them to assassinate, and then we can take action." Yu Zhi said.
He was not in a hurry to capture Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han, but he also wanted to see who the officials from Kyoto were.
Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han were drinking in the tavern, but this time they came to Qinggu with a different feeling. Last time, they were the guests of Shaowuhou Mansion and helped Wang Xiao enter Shaowuhou Mansion.
Now that Wang Xiao is dead, the woman is no longer in charge of the Shaowu Hou Mansion.
"Zhao Hao must have been hanging out with that woman, there's no certainty about it!" Qi Zhengchu said angrily.
Normally, Zhao Han would help him a few words, but this matter was of great importance, and action could mean life or death, so he couldn't lose his sense in this matter.
"Senior brother, tonight is the best opportunity, what should we do?" Zhao Han asked.
Qi Zhengchu thought for a while, put the wine glass on the table, and said, "Of course we can't wait! If we can't find Zhao Hao, it's enough for you and me. We will act as planned tonight."
The two of them were talking and didn't notice that the scholar leading the table listened to everything.
At night, Yu Zhi and the others were sitting by the window on the second floor of the inn, where they could see the movements of Qi Zhengchu and the others.
"They are so brave to assassinate Dachu officials," Ning Huan said. He is a killer, a relatively well-known killer, but he has never assassinated Dachu officials.
It's not easy to take orders like this, and the only ones who can take them are those who don't care about their lives.
Yu Zhi raised his eyebrows and said, "You have always been happy, why are you so timid?"
Ning Huan refused to accept Yu Zhi's words and said: "Assassinating Dachu officials is a serious crime. Once found, there will be an endless pursuit. The reward offered by the court can be several times higher than that of other fugitives. Those who pursue They chase people as if they are risking their lives. There are always some people who risk their lives just for money."
Yu Zhi looked contemptuous and said, "Listen to yourself. Does this sound like you are talking about yourself?"
Ning Huan smiled coquettishly and said: "I have abandoned the darkness and turned to the light. Naturally, I cannot be classified in this category."
Yu Zhi chuckled. If he hadn't forced Ning Huan to go north, Ning Huan would still be doing the business of killing people for money.
After learning that Ning Huan was trying to save Yu Lan, Yu Zhi's attitude towards Ning Huan also changed a lot. In the past, he had always been wary of Ning Huan. After all, this is a person with a criminal record, and it is always right to be more cautious.
"They are leaving." Ye Qinghuan said.
It’s a murderous night with a dark moon and high wind.
This seems to be an eternal truth.
Behind Qinggu are the Shiwanda Mountains, which are mostly inaccessible places. There is an official road about fifty miles away from Qinggu. Although it is also a mountainous forest, there are many people walking on it, so the road is smooth.
Whether heading north from Kyoto or leaving Beiliang Mansion and heading south, they will always choose this road.
Qi Zhengchu's officials who have come to Kyoto to investigate will arrive here tonight.
In the Great Chu Dynasty, most officials did not practice martial arts. After all, governing the country was not something that could be learned through practicing martial arts. There are very few people who are both civil servants and have some cultivation. For example, Wang Wufeng, who was originally the governor of Tianshui City, had practiced to the seventh level of the Monument. As for his literary and military skills, it must be said that Wang Wufeng is also a rare talent.
But this is just an example.
Qi Zhengchu's seventh level of the monument was placed in some ordinary sects, and he would be the leader of a sect. He is also considered outstanding among the generals of Dachu.
Because, unless the bodyguard protecting this official is not above the monument, the assassination will be easy.
Then again, who can be worthy of the guard on top of the monument?
It’s not like everyone is Xiao Jingyao, who has a distinguished status, and is accompanied by a great cultivator of the ninth level of the Monument when he goes out?
After a stick of incense, Qi Zhengchu and Zhao Han came to the official road and hid themselves.
Yu Zhi and the other two followed closely behind, covering their auras and staying far away from the two of them to ensure that they were within sight.
"I'm curious who is the official heading north this time?" Yu Zhi said with a smile on his lips.
Jiang Qing wanted to use this as bait to lure out the mastermind behind the scenes.
And Qi Zhengchu also wanted to use the trick to find out the traces of Yu Zhi and kill him here together with the bait.
Under mutual calculation, it only depends on who has the better move.
Yu Zhi learned about the plans of Qi Zhengchu and others from Zhao Hao. The only thing he didn't know was who the officials heading north were. If it was really Jiang Qing's plan, this person should be able to protect himself.
Ning Huan said: "No matter who it is, we can't let them succeed."
Yu Zhi nodded and said, "That's true."
However, Yu Zhi would soon regret saying these words.
...
The carriage rumbled, and the driver drove slowly on the mountain road.
There was a young man sitting in the carriage, with a cold expression and a hint of hatred in his eyebrows. People who know him well know that it's not who made him angry, but that he is always like this, with a face full of anger and a world-weary look.
There is a sword beside the young man. Like a young man, the sword is already exuding an edge before it is unsheathed, and it seems to have a bit of sharp anger.
"Master, we can arrive at Beiliang City tomorrow," the coachman said.
Going north from Kyoto, the journey ahead is not so urgent. The young man always stops and goes and never rushes at night. After entering the northern border, the coachman never had time to rest. He traveled under starry nights and could not be said to be in a hurry. After all, the carriage was not very fast.
The young man responded and said, "There's no need to worry. The person I'm waiting for hasn't shown up yet."
The officials who went north to take up their posts this time were just a guise. But since it is a pretense, it must be more real than the real thing.
In Kyoto, very few people knew the true identity of the officials dispatched this time. Even among the inspectors, only Jiang Qing knew the identity of the young man.
Jiang Qing had done this a long time ago, throwing out a few baits and waiting for the fish to take the bait. But the first few times ended in failure. Obviously, this fish has a huge appetite and is beyond his control.
This was a test. The young man came with a mission, and he knew the importance of this trip north. If he can capture this big fish, he will definitely make further progress in the Great Chu Court.
Thinking of this, the young man's mouth was full of smiles, as if he had accomplished his great work and was just waiting to return to Beijing to resume his duties and be promoted to a higher position.
At this moment, the young man frowned again and raised his head to look forward.
Two breaths appeared in the dark night. It was the poisonous snake that had been lurking for a long time and finally found its prey. But in the young man's eyes, the other party is the prey.
"Coming." The young man whispered.
In the darkness, countless sword lights flashed, turning the carriage into scraps. Only a scream came from the carriage. The poor carriage driver's head was missing. Just now, he was fantasizing about going to Beiliang City to taste the famous liquor.
The carriage exploded, and the young man picked up the sword at his side and jumped into the air to avoid the sword light in front of him.
The so-called assassination naturally means taking the person by surprise and killing him with one move.
"Are you going to take action?" Ning Huan was eager to try. He was once a killer, and he had to take orders from time to time. Over the years, he had developed a somewhat bloodthirsty temper in his heart. Now after following Yu Zhi for a long time, he rarely kills people.
Yu Zhi looked at the young man who jumped out of the carriage and murmured: "I didn't expect it was him!"
Immediately, Yu Zhi said: "Since it is him, we can just watch."
Ning Huan asked doubtfully: "Are you familiar?"
Ye Qinghuan helped Yu Zhi and spit out two words. "Enemy!"
This is naturally an enemy, and he is also the kind of enemy who wants to cause trouble for me even if I don’t cause trouble for you.
Bai Yu looked down on Yu Zhi from the beginning. It is a shame to ask questions, such people are a shame to ask questions about the academy.
There is no intersection between Bai Yu and Yu Zhi. One is the proud son of the Qiuzhi Academy, and the other is the shameful one of the Qiuzhi Academy. They are very different from each other.
And when Bai Yu saw Ye Qinghuan looking down on Yu Zhi, for some reason Bai Yu's initial disdain turned into hatred.
People like Ye Qinghuan should be talking loudly with us, why should they follow a loser?
I don’t know where the hatred comes from, but it grows deeper and deeper.
In short, when Bai Yu meets Yu Zhi, he likes to cause trouble for him.
Ning Huan looked at Bai Yu and suddenly said with some sympathy: "This guy is so pitiful. He has become your enemy."
Ning Huan had experienced Yu Zhi's methods, whether it was poisoning himself, killing Mr. San in his private school, or dealing with an assassination at the inn... In short, Ning Huan couldn't figure out how much Yu Zhi had. A careful mind.
Yu Zhi said: "I have always been kind to others, but if there is an enemy coming from afar, I will kill him no matter how far away he is! Bai Yu tried every means to deal with me in Kyoto, and I wish he would die here. Besides, as a bait, you must be aware of being a bait."
Yu Zhi believed that if Bai Yu had such an opportunity, it would be a good thing not to cause trouble. ,
At this time, Bai Yu was already fighting with Qi Zhengchu.
Bai Yu is currently only at the sixth level of breaking armor, and is only one step away from being able to step into the seventh level of opening a monument. In terms of realm, Bai Yu is weaker.
Facing the fierce offensive, Bai Yu fought and retreated. On the way, he had already expected that the opponent would be a strong man above the Kaibei, but when he actually faced off against a strong man at the seventh level of the Kaibei, Bai Yu was still a little shocked.
The long sword was unsheathed, and more powerful sword light surged out from the scabbard, swallowing up the surrounding darkness.
"What a sword!" Ye Qinghuan, who was hiding in the dark, couldn't help but praise him with brilliant eyes.
