The number one spendthrift woman in the capital actually brings glory to her entire family?

Several agonizing screams rang out as a beautiful arc of light swept across the waist of the charging black-clad man. In an instant, to everyone's horror, their companion's body was cleaved in two by the white light, hot, bloody spray scattering into the night sky, and a terrifying chill suddenly invaded their senses.

The man in the straw hat held a knife in one hand, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground, dripping drops of bright red blood. The vivid red stung the eyes of the men in black, who sensed a bloodthirsty and terrifying murderous aura emanating from him.

So vicious!

With a single move, they could cut a person in half, making them worthy of being called demons. Even though they had been assassins for many years, they were not necessarily this ruthless.

"If you insist on chasing after them, your fate will not be any better than theirs."

The man in the straw hat leaped into the air and swiftly blocked the pursuing man in black.

"He's alone; he can't hold out much longer. Everyone, charge! We can't afford to miss the crucial moment!"

The leader of the men in black shouted, and dozens of cold lights immediately shot towards the man in the straw hat. The fierce sword force was like a raging storm, causing the man's robes to flutter wildly. The howling cold wind and rain were like ice arrows constantly piercing through the thin air, and the bloodthirsty killing intent fell like a torrential downpour.

The man in the straw hat laughed a few times, his cold voice filled with murderous intent, "I gave you a chance. Since you insist on courting death, then don't blame me. Die!"

"How dare he boast! Brothers, kill him!"

The surging true energy was like a rapidly rising hurricane. The man in the straw hat gripped his sword with both hands and slashed fiercely at the black-clad man who was rushing towards him. In an instant, the black-clad man who was rushing towards him didn't even have time to scream before his whole body was turned into pieces in the white light that was swung. The raging true energy shook out a deep crack in the ground. The aftershocks sent the black-clad men around him flying. Many of them felt a dull pain in their chests and a sweet taste in their throats before spitting out a spurt of blood.

Blade shadows flashed and darted, and ghostly black figures weaved through the surging black-clad men. The sounds of bones being cleaved and broken echoed in the air, and shrill screams of agony pierced the rainy night.

A nightmarish night!

Such a brutal move left everyone staring in shock, even Yukiaki Ten's guards were stunned, staring in astonishment at the man in the straw hat who had suddenly appeared...

Looking around the area several feet around the man in the straw hat, there wasn't a single drop of blood...

Everyone was stunned by the powerful aura emanating from the man in the straw hat. They trembled and dared not make a move. The mangled corpses lay scattered on the ground, and blood mixed with rainwater seeped into the ground. The strong smell of blood almost made people faint.

In the blink of an eye, more than twenty men in black died at this man's hands. The men in black were so frightened that they fell silent, staring wide-eyed at the man in the straw hat in front of them.

The man in the straw hat had already plunged his swift knife into the ground in front of him. His hands were on the hilt, and the blood-red light on the blade shimmered slightly. A lazy, bloodthirsty chill inexplicably lingered in the air.

"Who exactly are you! You have slaughtered our brothers from the Immortal Sound Pavilion and the Fallen Smoke Tower. We will never let you get away with this!"

The leader of the men in black's furious tone was now tinged with a hint of panic.

The man in the straw hat ignored them completely. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Yukichi Ten's guards had also safely retreated. He then smiled coldly and said, "You talk as if you're so merciful. Anyone who dares to come forward, I'll kill as many as they are."

After saying this, the man in the straw hat flashed and rushed towards the direction of the Shenglan River.

"Come on!"

The man in black roared, furious, "We must kill this man ourselves! Chase after him!"

……

On the banks of the Shenglan River, Xingqi Tiantong, Ji Wuge, and others had just crossed the bridge when, as expected, someone on the other side came to meet them.

"Commander-in-Chief, General Ji, you've arrived!"

Just as Ji Wuge reined in his horse, a melodious voice came from ahead. Ji Wuge looked up in confusion and saw Berger's bright and charming face. Behind her was a cavalry force of several thousand men, hidden in the dark rainy night. It seemed that they had been waiting here for a long time.

"Bergel? How could it be you?"

Ji Wuge stared in surprise at the dashing Berger, then exchanged a glance with Xing Qitian beside him, both of them filled with doubt.

Berger dismounted and clasped his hands in greeting to the two men, saying, "Greetings, sirs. I am here on the orders of Lord Sikong to meet you. Time is of the essence, please mount your horses and leave immediately!"

Berger's face was also filled with anxiety.

"A Jin!"

Ji Wuge tensed up, and the letter Sikong Jin had sent through someone and his actions in the council hall immediately flashed through his mind. It was not hard to see that he and Tang Jingyao had probably foreseen today's events.

And who was the man in black with a straw hat who suddenly came to the rescue?

Judging from that person's martial arts skills, they are extremely high, probably on par with or even surpassing Yukichi Ten. Could that person be related to Ajin?

When did you arrive?

After pondering for a long time, a faint glint appeared in his deep eyes, and a gentle voice came through.

"Your Excellency, I received your message ten days ago and traveled day and night before finally entering the capital yesterday. I have been waiting for you both this afternoon. Fortunately, you are both unharmed, otherwise I fear..."

Berger replied respectfully.

"These cavalrymen..."

Kosaki Ten squinted and stared intently at Berger.

Berger paused, glanced at Yukisaki Ten, then lowered his head without answering.

Koki Ten already had the answer in his heart. His eyes were filled with a little complexity. He pondered for a moment and was about to speak when the clear sound of horses' hooves came from behind.

"Father, what happened to Brother Jin..."

Xing Fuhua, who had remained silent, slowly stepped forward.

Berger was surprised, somewhat amazed by the beauty of Xing Fu's painting.

On the way back, I heard about my master and the Ninth Princess. The Emperor had bestowed a marriage upon my master and the Ninth Princess, and now the Ninth Princess was my master's fiancée, which meant...

"This humble official greets the Ninth Princess!"

Berger bowed respectfully.

Xing Fuhua nodded gently, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"My lords, Your Highness, the pursuers are almost here. We should leave now; this place is not safe to stay any longer!"

Ji Wuge agreed, "My lord, let's leave immediately. You are still injured and we must find a safe place to treat your wounds first!"

"Okay, let's leave right away!"