35: Chapter 0035 You're Playing with Fire

It's over! Everything is over!

Official Lu Yang knew that if word of today's events got out, regaining the favor of Prince Bai would be harder than ascending to heaven!

Trust is something that cannot tolerate even the slightest crack!

Jin Hai was furious upon seeing that Sun Qinghe, whom he was protecting, had been killed!

The crucial point was that upon seeing Lin Xiao produce Luo Shaohong's token, he couldn't help but feel suspicious!

"Official Lu Yang, is what he said true?"

As soon as Jin Hai asked this, Lin Xiao turned and attacked him!

"Don't even think about hurting Official Lu Yang!!"

Lin Xiao deliberately used little force in his strike, slowing his speed by a beat.

Seeing this, Jin Hai deflected Lin Xiao's blade with his sword.

Lin Xiao hurriedly shouted, "Official Lu Yang, run! I'll handle things here!"

Official Lu Yang was going crazy. Do I need you to protect me!?

"You... I..."

Seeing this scene, the crowd became even more convinced that Lin Xiao had been hired by Official Lu Yang.

Even the arriving mansion guards were dumbfounded; who exactly was the assassin?

Jin Hai felt that the situation was bad. Unable to grasp the state of affairs, he decided it was best to flee back to the Bai Princes Mansion first.

But just as he leaped to leave, Lin Xiao, still in the "Jinghong" state, pursued him and stabbed his blade into his back!

"Argh!!"

Jin Hai didn't even have time to block; he spat out a mouthful of blood and died on the spot!

After killing him, Lin Xiao quickly turned to look at Official Lu Yang.

Official Lu Yang was trembling with rage, pointing his finger and cursing, "You shameless villain, someone come quickly..."

"Official Lu Yang, the young master is very 'safe'. With our people protecting him, you can rest assured."

As Lin Xiao spoke, he gestured with his chin toward Su Wansha in the distance.

It was like a basin of cold water poured over Official Lu Yang's head.

Seeing Su Wansha, Official Lu Yang naturally realized that something must have happened to his son, Lu Shaoyuan!

"Official Lu Yang, dismiss the mansion guards. It's fine now."

Lin Xiao wore a half-smile, shaking the blood off his blade.

Recalling how Lin Xiao had killed just now—like cutting melons and vegetables—Official Lu Yang knew that relying on ordinary soldiers would be no match for him.

Furthermore, with his son under their control, he had no choice but to compromise for the time being.

"All of you, leave! Today's banquet ends here! No one is allowed to go out and gossip!"

At Official Lu Yang's command, the mansion guards withdrew, and the guests fled as if they had been granted amnesty.

Tonight's sudden turn of events was truly too intense; many felt lucky to have escaped unscathed.

As for whether Official Lu Yang was truly loyal to the imperial court, no one could be sure, and suspicions arose.

The world was too chaotic, and most people only sought to protect themselves, unwilling to get involved.

"You are Lin Xiao of the Shibao Border Army? Good skills... even experts from the Sword Forest are no match for you."

Official Lu Yang calmed down at this point, thinking that since Lin Xiao hadn't killed him, he must be afraid of the thousands of troops he had in Baishui, so he wasn't panicked.

Sword Forest experts?

Lin Xiao felt disdain in his heart; they were just outer disciples!

Not to mention a direct disciple like Leng Bingyan, even an inner disciple would never come to serve as a guard for a mere advisor!

In the end, disciples of the five major sects were also divided into different ranks; with different ranks came different treatment and employment units.

"Official Lu Yang, if it's convenient, let's speak in the backyard. The young master is waiting for you."

Lin Xiao gestured with his hand.

Official Lu Yang narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, and turned to walk toward the back garden.

Lin Xiao followed behind, taking the opportunity to wave at Su Wansha.

The girl's face was full of confusion as she whispered, "Are you really from the Shibao Border Army?"

"Authentic and genuine!" Lin Xiao said.

"Then why can you write poetry?"

"Being a soldier is my job; writing poetry is my life. Is there a problem with that?"

Su Wansha frowned. It seemed... there was no conflict. Could this be what it means to be skilled in both literature and martial arts?

This man before her made her feel he was full of mystery.

How much of what he said was true? How much was false?

Was what he said earlier about falling for her at first sight true?

Su Wansha's mind wandered, to the point that she didn't even feel much about the current chaotic and dangerous situation.

"You Su family girl, you've known this brat for a long time?"

Seeing the two chatting, Official Lu Yang immediately understood why his son had failed.

"Official Lu Yang, I'm afraid you aren't qualified to say that to me? That Lu Shaoyuan would commit such beastly acts is all thanks to your 'careful guidance'."

Su Wansha sneered; she didn't think much of this governor at all!

"Hmph, if you dare to touch my son, none of you will escape Baishui!"

After threatening the two, Official Lu Yang walked all the way to the courtyard where Su Wansha had been imprisoned just moments ago.

As soon as he pushed the door open and entered, he saw Lu Shaoyuan slumped over a table.

"Shaoyuan!"

Official Lu Yang stepped forward quickly, but just as he was about to lift his son up, he discovered that he fell over completely!

"You... you people!!"

Official Lu Yang's heart sank; he realized his son was already dead!?

But before he could turn around, Lin Xiao had already stabbed his blade into Official Lu Yang's chest!

Su Wansha, standing to the side, turned pale, but this time, she was somewhat mentally prepared.

This man... he killed without blinking!

Official Lu Yang had been stabbed; he was breathing more out than in, but he didn't die immediately.

"Miss Su, go find a doctor and say that Official Lu Yang was ambushed by an assassin sent by Prince Bai and is seriously injured!"

"If possible, please notify your father, Registrar Su, to bring the other officials of Baishui here to discuss countermeasures."

Lin Xiao grinned, "Miss Su, with your intelligence, you should understand that only when the Lu family falls can we survive."

Su Wansha thought for a moment and understood that Lin Xiao wanted to completely break the relationship between Baishui and the Bai Princes Mansion.

She had originally been unwilling to get involved in these matters, but now that the deaths of the Lu father and son were inextricably linked to her, she had no choice but to participate.

"Fine... I'll go call people now!"

After Su Wansha ran out, Lin Xiao came to the vicinity of the rockery in the backyard and whistled.

A moment later, Leng Bingyan flew down in front of him.

The woman had been hiding in the Lu residence, secretly observing Lin Xiao's every move.

"You are truly bold; are you really going to completely oppose Prince Bai?"

Leng Bingyan was speechless, "The entire six northern provinces are now under Prince Bai's influence; what exactly are you thinking?"

"Do you really think the officials and commoners of these six provinces are all unfailingly loyal to Prince Bai?" Lin Xiao asked in return.

Leng Bingyan frowned and fell silent.

"Rather than saying they submitted to Prince Bai, it's more like they had no choice; after all, everyone fears Prince Bai's army of 300,000."

Lin Xiao smiled, "But precisely because Prince Bai is too strong, the imperial court and other vassal kings are all guarding against him."

"At a time like this, if someone were to light a fire in the north from behind... do you think the imperial court and other vassal kings would be happy to see it?"

Leng Bingyan's beautiful eyes showed a hint of astonishment, "You... you want to play with fire?"

"I just... want to live well! Without fear, without being controlled by others!"

Lin Xiao sighed, "Thinking about it, Qingxuan wouldn't want to live that kind of wandering life again."

At the mention of Qingxuan, a thought suddenly arose in Leng Bingyan's heart...

Actually, if this man could really accomplish something, perhaps it would be a great help to His Majesty?

Anyway, it was the Great Gan that was being stirred up; the more chaotic the Great Gan was, the greater the probability of Western Shu restoring its nation!

"What do you want me to do?" Leng Bingyan asked.