Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

"Lu Jianxing, Shen Lian, Jin Yichuan!"

Wei Zhongxian's voice carried a hint of coldness; he was no stranger to these three men.

After all, he had been in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard for several years and knew its officials very well.

He could guess why these three people were sent out.

These three were arguably the most miserable members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

It can be described as someone who is unloved by their father and mother, and who would be left unattended even after death.

That Lu Jianxing below, after serving in the Embroidered Uniform Guard for so long, wanted to be promoted to a centurion but couldn't even come up with a few hundred taels of silver. He really didn't get a single penny of profit.

Now that he has fallen from power, he understands how many people who benefited from his kindness are now afraid of being implicated and want to eliminate him completely.

But that would be underestimating him too much. With the strength of these three, they probably wouldn't be able to get past Yu Zhenzi.

However, we've caught a good wave now, as an even stronger one has arrived.

When Shan Tianxie heard Wei Zhongxian call out the names of the three men, he was not surprised. Instead, he turned to look at the three Crouching Dragons and Phoenix Chicks.

"Did the three of you come here for him?"

Hearing the noise from upstairs, the three of them looked up abruptly. It was none other than Wei Zhongxian, but they didn't recognize the couple beside them.

"We came here for this person. May I ask you, young master, to return the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

The one who spoke was Lu Jianxing. He was a bit older and knew better that the situation was clearly beyond the control of the three of them.

The three brothers were already overwhelmed by the group of martial arts figures surrounding them.

Moreover, the woman beside that young master didn't seem to be a kind person either, so he could only speak politely.

Hopefully, the reputation of the Embroidered Uniform Guard will intimidate the other side!

"On what grounds? You three might have the life to retrieve the person, but you won't make it back to the capital alive."

"What do you mean, sir?"

Shen Lian spoke up and asked. Although Shan Tianxie's words were somewhat harsh, he had always felt that there was something wrong with this matter, and now was the perfect time to get to the bottom of it.

Before I answer you, let me confirm first, was it Zhao Jingzhong who sent you?

Upon hearing this, Lu Jianxing and his two companions were visibly shocked.

The fact that Eunuch Zhao was looking for the three brothers was such a confidential matter that even few people within the Embroidered Uniform Guard knew about it. How did the other party find out?

Seeing their reactions, Shan Tianxie knew that the plot had remained largely unchanged.

He turned and glanced at Wei Zhongxian, his eyes full of amusement. So this is your filial son and grandson!

Wei Zhongxian's eyes were sharp as knives at this moment. Although he had long known that these adopted sons were unreliable and would definitely sever ties with him once he lost power.

However, upon hearing that Zhao Jingzhong had sent people so quickly to eliminate future troubles, he couldn't help but feel angry.

"It was indeed arranged by Eunuch Zhao."

Of the three, Shen Lian was the smartest. He knew that denying it at this moment was pointless; the most important thing now was to find out the truth.

"Your reaction is quick, but do you know that all three of you have been expendable pawns from the moment we set off!"

Wei Zhongxian, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but say something sinister.

"Abandoned pawn? Please enlighten me, Your Excellency!"

Shen Lian felt he was almost grasping the thread in his mind, but now he was just one step away from understanding it.

"Zhao Jingzhong is our adopted son. Before we fell out of favor, he was a powerful figure in the West Depot."

"The Western Depot has so many Xiantian and Grandmaster-level leaders under its command, why would it send three second-rate experts like you to intercept and kill us? What is its intention?"

"Naturally, he wants to completely sever ties with the Ninth Prince, while simultaneously currying favor with the Emperor and securing his position as the head of the Western Depot!"

Shen Lian replied.

"Hehe, you little monkey, you're only half right. The current emperor's edict clearly states that I'm to go to Nanjing to guard the imperial tombs. Zhao Jingzhong secretly sent you to intercept and kill us. Doesn't that mean you're disobeying the imperial edict?"

So, whether you succeed or not this time, you're all doomed! Either you'll be silenced by my good son, or the Emperor will use you to silence my cronies! Who hasn't received favors during my reign, hmm? Do you think you can purge them all out of the political arena to maintain stability?

At this moment, Wei Zhongxian seemed to have returned to the time when he was still the Ninth Prince, speaking with great confidence and arrogance.

Watching Wei Zhongxian's performance from the side, Shan Tianxie secretly sighed in his heart. No wonder Shen Lian was moved in the original work and took Wei Zhongxian's money. Such a person's understanding of people's hearts and control of the court situation are truly remarkable.

Upon hearing this, Shen Lian, the most intelligent member of the trio, had his mind go blank. Combining this with Zhao Jingzhong's reaction when he spoke to the three of them alone, he realized that what Wei Zhongxian had said was pretty much true. They were doomed!

"Big brother, second brother, what do we do now, cough cough cough?"

Jin Yichuan looked at Shen Lian, and in his anger, his lung disease flared up again, and he coughed violently. He was still young, and he didn't want to die.

Lu Jianxing's face was even uglier. He had thought this was a good opportunity. The three of them had an advantage in intelligence. Although it was very difficult, he would never become a centurion if he didn't take the chance.

But now it seems that what was supposed to be a nine-out-of-ten chance of survival is clearly a ten-out-of-ten chance of death!

The main problem is what to do now? With their combined strength, the three of them are no match for Zhao Jingzhong.

The trio together could barely hold their own against top-tier experts, but while there were countless individuals with that kind of skill in the Western Depot, they were certainly not uncommon.

They had no connections within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, so they were truly doomed.

"Young master, would you be willing to help us three brothers?"

Shen Lian was the first to realize that the only chance of turning things around was to capture Wei Zhongxian alive.

Then they could seek protection from the Six Doors or the Dragon Guard Manor; for now, they could only turn to this young master.

"How can we help? Why don't you tell me?"

A wicked smile crept onto Shan Tianxie's lips, and Xi Yu, who was standing nearby, sensed something was wrong.

"Please hand Wei Zhongxian over to us, young master. Then we brothers will have a way to survive."

Shen Lian slowly spoke, saying that this was the only way out he could think of.

"I have a better idea, would you like to hear it?"

"Please speak, young master!"

The three of them quickly replied, their eyes also focusing on Shan Tianxie.

"Here, eat this. From now on, as my covert agent in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, I'll hand Wei Zhongxian over to you. How about it?"

Dan Tian chuckled, explaining that it was just a sudden idea of ​​his; after all, once he got Wei Zhongxian's assets...

Dealing with this person is a troublesome matter. Why not just return him to the imperial court and plant a spy in the Embroidered Uniform Guard? Wouldn't that be wonderful?

After all, my elder brother once said that Huangfu Yao, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, may seem incompetent, but in reality, he is unfathomably cunning and shrewd!

As for what happens if the three are discovered? Well, if they die, they die. What good people are there in the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie rummaged in his pocket for a while, then flicked his finger, and three small red pills fell precisely into the hands of the three people.

"Whether you die as a human or live as a dog, the choice is yours."

The three stared at the bright red pill in front of them, exchanging bewildered glances with complex expressions.

After taking this medicine, one can no longer be considered human. The Embroidered Uniform Guard has already become the Emperor's dog, and in between, they also served as dogs for the eunuch faction.

But you, a martial arts practitioner, want us to be your dogs?

As the three men's eyes hardened, they realized that even dogs should choose a good owner!

"None of the three of us will be chosen!"