121: Chapter 0121 The Faceless Child

Several wealthy gentry and rich merchants around Lin Xiao scattered in terror.

Leaving only Lin Xiao, who dodged the incoming sword with a side step and followed with a backhand palm strike, blasting the assassin back!

"Audacious assassin! State your name!!"

Lin Xiao's expression was solemn and his posture imposing, like a pillar of stability that calmed the commoners!

That's right! They had almost forgotten—Lin Xiao possessed peerless martial arts!

At this thought, many commoners no longer felt panicked; some even secretly thought it was thrilling to witness such a grand spectacle!

The masked female assassin sneered: "Yanyu Pavilion... Faceless Boy!"

Huh!?—

The "Illusionist's" face turned green, and he nearly tore off his fake beard!!

You're Faceless Boy? Then who the hell am I!?

Outrageous! In his twenty years in the martial world, this was the first time he had encountered someone who dared to impersonate him!!

Could a Martial Arts Grandmaster be desecrated by just anyone!?

"Faceless Boy?"

Lin Xiao looked disdainful: "As far as I know, he is the ace killer of Yanyu Pavilion, a Martial Arts Grandmaster. You?"

The "Illusionist" nodded inwardly. At least this kid had a good eye; he'd go a bit easier on him later to ensure a painless death.

But the female assassin chuckled softly: "To deal with you, why would I need my full strength?"

"Oh? But I heard Faceless Boy is a man, and you are clearly a woman!" Lin Xiao questioned.

"Has no one told you that this seat is both male and female in one body?"

Lin Xiao came to a sudden realization: "So that's it! No wonder you're called Faceless Boy—it's because you're neither man nor woman!?"

Hearing this, the commoners who were originally quite nervous couldn't help but burst into laughter!

"Haha, isn't that just a eunuch?"

"I think 'monster' is more like it..."

"What Martial Arts Grandmaster? Truly disgusting!"

Many people felt their skin crawl and began to curse loudly.

The "Illusionist's" face was as dark as ink, and his murderous intent surged!

Today, Lin Xiao could live, but this person impersonating him must die!!

"Audacious assassin! To dare attempt to assassinate our General—men, take him down!!"

Qin He commanded the Zhenbei Army, preparing to advance.

But Lin Xiao stopped him with a hand: "No need. How could you be a match for Faceless Boy?"

"But..."

"Step down!"

Qin He looked helpless and could only lead the soldiers back.

"Not bad. As expected of the Great General of Zhenbei, what courage!"

The female killer said proudly: "Since you are quite the character, this seat will give you a swift end today!"

"Wait!"

Lin Xiao interrupted: "Senior Faceless Boy, one last question. You are a renowned Martial Arts Grandmaster of the martial world; why have you come to assassinate this General?"

"It does no harm to tell you. You only have yourself to blame for offending His Highness Prince Bai!"

The female killer sighed: "Prince Bai wants you dead. Even if I must break the rules of the martial world... I cannot let you live!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene erupted in an uproar!

So it was Prince Bai?!

It made sense. The Zhenbei Army was a thorn in Prince Bai's side. Since he was unwilling to send troops, using such despicable means was within reason!

Meanwhile, the real Faceless Boy was inwardly shaken!

Could this impostor have just made a lucky guess?

Wait! Could it be... that Lin Xiao directed and acted this out himself!?

Deliberately finding someone to smear Prince Bai's name to find an excuse to provoke him and force him to deploy troops?

This move was too wicked, yet he had actually guessed correctly—Prince Bai really had hired him to assassinate him!

As for why impersonate him specifically instead of another killer...

It was simple: surely it was because he never showed his true face, making him easy to impersonate!

Faceless Boy rationalized the entire logic himself!

"You are a dignified Martial Arts Grandmaster; why must you heed Prince Bai's whims?" Lin Xiao looked confused.

The female killer lowered her head and said: "His Highness Prince Bai... does not mind that I am both male and female. He shows me great favor; how could I fail him?"

"..."

The scene fell into an eerie, pin-drop silence!

The content was so shocking that many people thought they were hallucinating!!

Even the well-traveled wealthy merchants were dumbfounded. Prince Bai played like that? They'd never heard of it!

The commoners felt even worse. It wasn't just that Prince Bai did every evil deed imaginable—he was actually a pervert?

Faceless Boy's eyes bulged, and he nearly crushed his teeth from clenching them!!

He forcibly circulated his Qi to suppress his Dantian, preventing his murderous aura from erupting!!

Unacceptable!!—

He roared inwardly. Was his lifelong reputation going to be ruined just like this!?

Xiao Qingxuan and Mu Wanying struggled to hold back their laughter, pinching their arms hard to keep from breaking character.

What kind of lines did their husband write? It was a miracle Yaner hadn't burst out laughing yet!!

In fact, Leng Bingyan was on the verge of losing it; fortunately, she was wearing a veil.

Although it was shameful, it was quite interesting!

Before coming today, Lin Xiao had told her they would perform this play.

He said Faceless Boy was already lying in ambush, waiting to assassinate him today.

Leng Bingyan had absolute faith in her man's judgment; after all, Lin Xiao had always been divinely brilliant in his calculations.

She felt that if Faceless Boy really was present, his ability to endure until now was truly impressive...

"Hiss..."

Lin Xiao took a deep breath and said with great gravity: "So that's how it is. I'm impressed! Senior dares to face your true heart and pursue true love; you truly live up to the name of a Grandmaster!"

As he spoke, Lin Xiao glanced at the theatrical troupe behind the crowd, specifically at a certain fellow whose face had turned the color of pig liver...

[Faceless Boy, 51 years old, former Third Master of Yanyu Pavilion, Aptitude: Earth Grade]

[Technique 1: Formless Profound Art (70 years of cultivation), said to be created by a traveling actor. Can change appearance and mimic others' moves. Rank: Earth Grade]

[Technique 2: Shadow Tracking Steps (57 years of cultivation), a movement technique from the mysterious Shadow Sect of Jianghan. Can move invisibly at night. Rank: Earth Grade]

[Tags: Martial Arts Grandmaster (Special), Assassin, Actor]

In fact, Lin Xiao had discovered Faceless Boy as early as ten days ago.

Because this fellow thought he wouldn't be noticed, he kept disguising himself as various people and appearing near the General's Mansion.

Lin Xiao knew he was waiting for an opportunity, but he was busy researching Penicillin and had no time to deal with him.

He thought the man would sneak into the General's Mansion or the workshop, but this fellow was too cautious and never made a move.

Only then did Lin Xiao decide to use the opening of the West City Hall to give him a "perfect opportunity."

After all, if he still didn't act, Lin Xiao was already preparing to inspect the work in Wushan Commandery; he couldn't have the man following him forever, could he?

"Since things have come to this, Lin Xiao, just accept your fate!"

Leng Bingyan said, and according to their prior agreement, she lunged at Lin Xiao with her sword once more!

Lin Xiao intentionally retreated and dodged toward the direction of the theatrical troupe!

The two were very fast and coordinated perfectly; at first glance, it really looked like he was being pressed hard!

The crowd fled in panic, and the theatrical troupe didn't dare to stay either.

Seeing Lin Xiao approach, Faceless Boy fell into a struggle. This was an opportunity, but why... did it feel like a trap?

Should he go for it or not?

Faceless Boy encountered the greatest dilemma of his professional career!