noffsinger Chapter 349 Meeting an Acquaintance, Yet You Don't Recognize Me
Chapter 349 Meeting an Acquaintance, Yet You Don't Recognize Me
The group hid in a large tree at the foot of the mountain, using the branches and leaves for cover.
Looking at the area where there were more than twice as many patrols as during the day, everyone frowned.
"Boss, what should I do?"
They died, so be it. Anyway, those who could join the Dragon Guard were all illegitimate sons of wealthy families, who were not favored at home and had to come out to earn a living.
Considering their sacrifice for the country, their aunt should be treated well by her family and live out the rest of her life.
But Chen Xu was different; he was the legitimate son of a marquis, and he also had a stepson who was eyeing him covetously.
If he were to perish in this village now, the Marquis's mansion would probably not even erect a monument for him, and his already meager possessions of his birth mother would soon become decorations in his stepson's study.
And the position of heir, which has not yet been established, might very well fall into the hands of his stepson.
Chen Xu stroked the jade pendant at his waist, a keepsake left to him by his mother before she passed away.
If the crown prince can be rescued, not only will he be able to gain a foothold in the court, but he will also deter those in the Marquis's mansion who are eyeing him covetously.
He's been hiding his talents and acting like a spoiled brat for so many years, all so that he could grow up safely under his stepmother's nose, achieve great things, and become powerful enough to deter her from harming him.
Fortune favors the bold. He took a deep breath, surveyed his surroundings, and began to methodically deploy his forces: "Zhang Hao, Qian Xiaohu, you two distract the outer patrols."
"Wang Meng and Zhou Yan, guard the exit and prevent enemy reinforcements."
"Remember, do not linger in battle; the priority is to secure a way out."
The group nodded, leaped down from the tree, and began their operation.
The night was as dark as ink, and Chen Xu sneaked alone into the dungeon.
I thought there would be a fierce battle, but the dungeon was completely empty.
Chen Xu's heart tightened immediately, and he thought to himself, "Oh no, this is an empty city ploy!"
Just as he was about to turn around, he heard the sound of the door being locked.
The sound of the iron locks snapping shut echoed through the deathly silence of the dungeon, and Chen Xu's pupils constricted sharply.
Before he could draw his long sword, a loud bang suddenly came from above, and a huge fishing net was slammed down over his head.
He instinctively swung his knife to slash, only to find that the net rope was soaked in tung oil. When he slashed at it, sparks flew, and he ended up wrapped up like a rice dumpling.
Wow! That's quite a unique pose!
With a sneer, Mengze emerged from the shadows, holding a tinderbox in his hand.
"It is quite impolite of you to visit so late at night."
Chen Xu's eyes widened in fury, and he suddenly gathered internal energy in his dantian, causing his robes to flutter even without wind. The trapped fishing net suddenly taut, the fine ropes creaking under the intense trembling of his muscles. Meng Ze was about to make another sarcastic remark when he saw the veins bulging on the other man's neck, his arm muscles bulging like coiled dragons, and the tough net ropes, soaked in tung oil, beginning to crack inch by inch!
"Oh no!" Mengze's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly brought the tinderbox to the fishing net.
But Chen Xu wouldn't let him succeed.
With all his might, he struggled violently, and with a muffled "boom," the fishing net exploded into countless fragments like a spider web!
The flying rope grazed Mengze's cheek, leaving countless holes in the wall, startling Mengze into a cold sweat.
He underestimated this person!
This person's internal strength is so profound!
Chen Xu knelt on one knee, panting heavily, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he did not linger in the fight.
Hurry up
He drew his broadsword, cut the chains, and escaped.
Seeing that the person was about to escape, Mengze quickly chased after them.
This person is highly skilled in martial arts. Letting him go this time is tantamount to releasing a tiger back into the mountains, which is a huge hidden danger.
When Chen Xu came out of the dungeon, he found that a battle had broken out outside.
When Wang Meng and Zhou Yan saw Chen Xu come out, they kicked away the bandits who were close to him, and then flew over to protect him on his left and right sides.
"We've fallen into a trap. This place is no place to stay any longer. Let's retreat!"
At Chen Xu's command, the three of them prepared to break through the encirclement.
Mengze would never let him leave.
With a leap, he carried Hei Yi and the others, landing in front of the three and blocking their path.
"If you want to run away, there's no way!"
Mengze snorted coldly and immediately engaged Chen Xu in a fight.
Every move was ruthless and deadly, each strike aimed only at Chen Xu's vital points.
Upon seeing Mengze's fighting style and his highly recognizable crescent-shaped blade, Chen Xu's pupils constricted sharply: "You are—assassins from the Rain Night Pavilion!"
Mengze's lips curled into a bloodthirsty smile, and his scimitar drew a half-moon shape in the air.
The blade grazed Chen Xu's ear, severing a few strands of his black hair in the moment of his stunned silence: You have excellent eyesight! I originally planned to capture you alive, but now, you must—die!
Their presence in Wangyue Village must not be leaked, otherwise it will bring utter destruction to the village.
While dodging Mengze's attacks, Chen Xu quickly scanned Hei Yi and the others, trying to find that familiar figure.
But after searching around, he couldn't find it, which left him feeling empty.
Mengze, as an assassin of the Rain Night Pavilion, is ruthless and deadly in every move.
However, Chen Xu's martial arts skills were superior.
He found Mengze's weakness and sent him flying with a single palm strike.
"puff--"
Mengze fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Taking advantage of his weakness, Chen Xu swiftly struck out with his palm, ready to kill him. However, just as his palm was about to strike Meng Ze's forehead, a figure flew in from afar and protected Meng Ze.
The wind from her palm brushed against his temples, revealing her face and startling Chen Xu.
With a quick movement, he delivered the killing blow towards the man's ear.
boom!
The tree behind Mengze, as thick as a thigh, snapped in response.
Amidst the flying sawdust, Ah Li's long, black hair was tousled by the force of her palm strike. She leaned back, staring coldly at Chen Xu, who was only a hand's width away from her.
“Ah Li…”
wow~
Just as he was stunned, Wen Chou jumped out and threw a handful of medicinal powder at him.
Chen Xu quickly covered his mouth and nose, but it was too late. He had already inhaled a small amount of the powder and immediately collapsed to the ground, feeling weak all over.
Wen Chou doesn't make a move unless he's sure of it, but once he does, he doesn't distinguish between friend and foe.
While taking down the enemy, they didn't spare their own people either, so Ah Li and Meng Ze were both hit and their bodies went limp.
"Hehe, I never come empty-handed!"
Wen Chou clapped the medicinal powder off his hands, looking quite pleased with himself!
"boom--"
His smugness was short-lived; Zhou Yan slapped him away, sending him sprawling to the ground, coughing up blood.
"Boss!"
Zhou Yan quickly helped their strongest fighter.
Chen Xu seemed not to hear, only staring at A Li who was supporting Meng Ze, his eyes unreadable, and somewhat... resentful.
Because he was supporting Chen Xu and had some reservations, Zhou Yan's martial arts skills were greatly reduced.
Tang Guangjun, Dou Weiyi, and Qin Shensheng, who rushed over, worked together to capture him.
With the knife at his neck, he dared not move.
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi also came over with their men, and behind them were the other three people who had broken into the prison.
Gao Mengli looked at Chen Xu with a smile on her lips: "Your martial arts are truly impressive!"
If Tang Guangjun and Dou Weiyi hadn't arrived today, these five people might not have been able to stay.
This deadly combat power once again refreshed Gao Mengli's understanding of martial arts in this world.
Dou Weiyi stared at Chen Xu and waved to the back: "Someone, tear off their masks."
The Dragon Guard is not a secret service; it consists of scions of powerful and wealthy families.
He was rather curious about who this person was.