Nine-layer armor-breaking

Chapter 354 Situation
It's called control, but it's really just about surrounding it; not too close, not too far.

Without fully understanding Jiang Xian's strength, they would never dare to approach him easily, especially since Jiang Xian also had a bow and arrows at his disposal. They didn't want to be misunderstood and suffer a fatal arrow wound.

They were certain that Jiang Xian wouldn't fire an arrow.

They kept a close eye on Jiang Xian's movements. The moment Jiang Xian made a move to shoot, the moment he aimed at his target, was the best time for them to get close.

If that were the case, Jiang Xian might hit the target, but at the same time he raised his bow, someone would also take advantage of the opening.

Therefore, although the current situation is deadlocked, it is also balanced, and at least no one will get hurt.

Jiang Xian made no move, and the other side also wanted to stall.

Both sides were confident and waiting for their teammates to come to their aid, hoping that things would take a turn for the better.

However, reality doesn't always go as everyone wishes.

If the two guards win, the remaining thugs surrounding Jiang Xian will also have no chance of survival.

If the thugs win, then needless to say, the remaining people can free up their energy to control Jiang Xian. At that time, with more manpower, they can surround Jiang Xian from multiple directions, and they probably won't be able to capture him without anyone getting hurt. Of course, this is just what these people are thinking.

Jiang Xian simply didn't want to expose herself too much, nor did she want to cause a commotion that would distract her two guards. Otherwise, she wouldn't have needed the large bow in her hand to take down the several villains in front of her.

At this moment, the several burly men in front of them did not know Jiang Xian's background, so they could not judge his strength and dared not get close.

Even in the same situation, even if the two sides are at peace, their mindsets are completely different.

The burly men each had their own plans, and were inevitably nervous and lost in thought, but Jiang Xian, on the other hand, was truly calm.

At this moment, Jiang Xian could not be said to be very relaxed, but he certainly did not feel the slightest bit tense.

The two guards of the Jiang family were still fighting fiercely with the thugs. They also noticed Jiang Xian's situation. Seeing Jiang Xian surrounded by people, the two men couldn't help but feel anxious, fearing that something might happen to Jiang Xian.

Their minds were preoccupied with other things, and they forgot about the changes in their bodies.

While fighting the thugs, the two belatedly realized that their bodies were not as tired as before, and were even a little... relaxed.

However, this sense of ease did not disappear as the two of them exhausted themselves.

After fighting the villains, the two guards felt increasingly refreshed. Soon, they remembered the pills they had taken earlier, and they assumed that the pills had worked.

The thugs fighting each other kept howling, uttering threats, wailing in sorrow, or expressing unbearable fear. The sounds of insults and provocations mingled with the clash of weapons, one wave after another.

One group was exchanging blows, while another group formed a circle around them. This scene continued for an unknown period of time... until the sound stopped.

The scene grew increasingly quiet, and no one uttered a single word.

"master!"

With Li's urgent shout, the remaining few villains were stunned.

Turning around, all I saw was a figure covered in blood, looking utterly exhausted.

Several pairs of eyes turned to look in the direction of the figure, all horrified. Even the leader's heart pounded wildly, unable to calm down for a moment. The only standing figure among the group drew everyone's attention. At the same time, unbeknownst to them, a figure with incredible speed appeared behind Jiang Xian, wielding a short sword that swept across, instantly felling several people to the ground.

Whether it was an unconscious action or a belated realization, the people lying on the ground all curled up, tightly clutching their necks, but were powerless to resist.

Just then, the large bow that had lost everyone's attention was activated again. Taking advantage of the moment, it fired two quick shots, followed by a volley of arrows. The people surrounding the wall fell to the ground in an instant, and there was no longer any obstacle.

At this moment, Jiang Xian looked at Guard Li, and behind her stood only Guard Liu.

It turns out that Li's earlier shout of "Master" was intended to attract the villains' attention, giving Liu time to get behind Jiang Xian and eliminate any worries Jiang Xian might have.

Jiang Xian seized the opportunity and eliminated all the threats without hesitation.

Although the two guards were confident that they could take down the thugs surrounding Jiang Xian, it would take some effort, and they could not completely guarantee Jiang Xian's safety. So the two exchanged a knowing glance and made a decision before the battle with the thugs was over.

One of them drew the attention of the thugs, while the other went around to Jiang Xian's back to eliminate the threat for him.

The weariness that the villains had previously perceived in Li Huwei was obviously fake.

That was just a little trick to fool those thugs.

In the eyes of the thugs, Guard Li must have fought his way out of a group of people with all his might. Therefore, although they were shocked by his feat, they also felt that they had the victory in their grasp.

After all, they all felt that Guard Liu, who had fought alongside Guard Li, had fallen with their brothers, so what else could they suspect?

However, if Guard Li did not act this way, but instead stood spiritedly in the crowd, he would likely cause panic among the villains surrounding Jiang Xian. In their panic, they would naturally be more likely to spot another figure.

"Who...who exactly are you people?"

A trembling voice came to Jiang Xian and the other two's ears. Without careful listening, it was difficult to understand what the person was saying.

But Guard Li ignored him, glancing at the villain lying on the ground with arrows stuck in his body. Instead, he asked Jiang Xian, "Are you alright?"

At this moment, Guard Liu also walked up to Jiang Xian, his gaze equally concerned. He didn't speak, but his eyes seemed to be asking about Jiang Xian's condition, just like Guard Li's.

"It's alright," Jiang Xian replied after glancing at the two of them.

Only after hearing this did the two guards finally relax a little. After all, they had just been busy fighting with the villains, and although they had paid attention to Jiang Xian's situation, they hadn't had the energy to keep a close eye on him all the time. Therefore, they were afraid that Jiang Xian would be harmed by the villains.

The three returned to the position of the leader, but they no longer had the same patience as before.

"Tell me everything you know." Guard Li held a short knife, pressing it against the throat of the leader.

The leader was trembling violently, but he wasn't surprised at all by his current predicament. He had long anticipated his fate, but he never expected it to come so soon.

With a dagger pointed at him, he no longer felt as tense as before; instead, he felt a sense of relief, and his heartbeat became more stable.

"This is probably fate!"

He sighed inwardly, and for the first time, he had the thought of not wanting to struggle anymore.

(End of this chapter)