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123: Ye Hou Gu Hong, the Sword Fairy's sister

“……”

Xie Weilou walked down the street, a meaningful smile gracing his face. This trip had earned him hundreds of thousands of taels—a good haul.

This was just a small bit of interest from the little lamb; he would have plenty of opportunities to demand more in the future!

Buzz!

Just then, a strange sound echoed.

In the sky, the sun was instantly obscured by dark clouds, the world turned a gloomy gray, a chilling wind swept in from all directions, and goose-feather snow fell, transforming the world in an instant.

Xie Weilou looked around; all the surrounding buildings had vanished, and the pedestrians on the street were gone.

The world became silent, mist enveloped the land, as if covered by layers of mysterious gauze—silent, oppressive, like a haunting, making one’s hair stand on end.

“A formation!”

Xie Weilou muttered. He held out his hand, and the white snow fell into it, chilling to the bone. His hair was also soaked with white snow, and the cold wind made him shiver all over.

Clip-clop!

A rapid sound of horse hooves rang out from ahead.

“……”

Xie Weilou looked forward, and an army of two hundred appeared. This army rode spirit horses, wore black armor, carried long spears, and exuded a strong aura of bloodlust and killing intent.

Leading them was a Black-Robed Woman, riding a warhorse, with a strange long sword and a blood-colored spear with intricate patterns strapped to her back.

The Black-Robed Woman was very beautiful, with long hair cascading to her waist, snow-white skin, and a cold demeanor. Her eyes were like a deep, cold abyss, extremely sharp. A terrifying chill emanated from her, making people dare not approach.

This army was escorting a black coffin, which was sealed with profound iron chains and covered with numerous mysterious ancient runes, as if something extraordinary was inside.

“……”

The army stopped ahead.

The Black-Robed Woman looked indifferently at Xie Weilou. The goose-feather snow instantly froze, and an endless chill swept towards Xie Weilou.

“Hiss!”

Xie Weilou shivered, sucking in a cold breath. He subconsciously tightened his clothes.

“Kill!”

From within the surrounding mist, a cold voice rang out. Dozens of black-clad figures instantly appeared from all directions, armed with weapons and brimming with killing intent, charging fiercely towards the army in front.

“……”

The Black-Robed Woman cast a faint glance. With a casual wave of her hand, the soldiers behind her immediately attacked, brandishing their long spears with overwhelming killing intent.

This army was extremely formidable; every move they made resulted in bloodshed. Their spears swept horizontally, incredibly ferocious. The dozens of black-clad figures were not weak either, but unfortunately, they were no match.

“Ah…”

A series of shrill screams rang out as the black-clad figures were continuously slaughtered.

In less than half an incense stick’s time,

All dozens of black-clad figures lay on the ground, their blood staining the earth red.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a Mysterious Person rushed out from the depths of the mist. He wore a black robe and a mask, exuding killing intent, and struck a palm towards the Black-Robed Woman.

The Black-Robed Woman’s expression was indifferent. She casually struck out a palm.

Boom!

The two exchanged a palm strike, and a powerful force erupted, pushing back the surrounding soldiers.

The Mysterious Person’s body trembled, and he was forced back more than ten meters.

“Dao Repository Realm!”

The Black-Robed Woman, however, remained motionless. She said faintly, then looked expressionlessly at the Mysterious Person in front.

She clenched her hand.

Boom!

A large handprint appeared. Before the Mysterious Person could react, he was slapped into dust.

A Dao Repository Realm expert was directly slaughtered, without any power to resist.

“……”

Xie Weilou seemed to be startled, frozen in place, unmoving.

The Black-Robed Woman’s gaze fell on Xie Weilou. She slowly reached out, gripping the hilt of her sword…

“Cough, cough!”

A faint cough sounded, and an old man with white hair, dressed in a black robe, appeared.

When the Black-Robed Woman saw the old man, she released the sword hilt and slightly cupped her hands, saying, “Greetings, Prime Minister Wei!”

This old man was none other than Prime Minister Wei, Wei Zhongchen.

“Prime Minister Wei…”

Xie Weilou also looked at Wei Zhongchen in surprise.

Wei Zhongchen looked at the Black-Robed Woman and smiled faintly, “So it’s Marquis Ye. This young man is the Heir of Marquis Zhenxi Manor. Be careful not to accidentally harm him.”

Boom!

After speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and the corpses on the street turned to dust. The surrounding formation instantly disintegrated, the sun appeared, the goose-feather snow vanished, and numerous buildings reappeared.

After doing all this, Wei Zhongchen pulled Xie Weilou’s arm and walked aside, scolding with a smile, “You brat, some roads cannot be blocked, otherwise you might accidentally be killed.”

Xie Weilou said speechlessly, “I don’t know anything! Instead, why are you, old man, here?”

Wei Zhongchen smiled, not immediately answering the question.

The Black-Robed Woman looked at Wei Zhongchen: “Thank you, Prime Minister Wei.”

Then she led her army forward…

Wei Zhongchen looked at the Black-Robed Woman’s back: “Boy, do you know who this is?”

Xie Weilou shrugged and said, “I don’t know.”

Wei Zhongchen smiled and said, “A year after you were imprisoned, His Majesty enfeoffed a Marquis, Marquis Ye, Ye Guhong!”

Xie Weilou was a little surprised: “My father once invited the Great Xia Sword Immortal Ye Gucheng to test my root bones. This Ye Guhong and Ye Gucheng differ by only one character. Could there be some connection?”

Wei Zhongchen nodded gently: “She is Sword Immortal Ye Gucheng’s younger sister.”

“Then she must be very strong.”

Xie Weilou looked at Ye Guhong’s back.

Wei Zhongchen smiled faintly: “The Sword Immortal’s sister is naturally not weak. I heard she has already entered the Profound Appearance Realm Late Stage.”

Xie Weilou feigned shock and looked at Wei Zhongchen: “Profound Manifestation Realm? Just now, she wanted to draw her sword. It shouldn’t have been directed at me, but at you, old man!”

A Profound Manifestation Realm expert wouldn’t draw a sword against an ordinary person like him. Just now, Ye Guhong gripping the sword hilt clearly indicated she felt a threat, and that threat came from Prime Minister Wei.

Wei Zhongchen, being able to ascend to the position of Prime Minister, rarely showed his cultivation, but it was certain that this old guy was not simple.

At least at this moment, Xie Weilou couldn’t discern his true strength.

Slap!

Wei Zhongchen slapped Xie Weilou’s head. He laughed and scolded, “I am just an ordinary old man. How could I be worthy of Marquis Ye drawing her sword? I am here only by His Majesty’s order to ensure that the item they are escorting reaches the Imperial Palace.”

He meant to say that this assassination had nothing to do with him; he was merely acting on orders.

“I don’t understand, it’s too complicated.”

Xie Weilou yawned.

Wei Zhongchen looked strangely at Xie Weilou: “I thought you would ask me what they were escorting.”

“Since it’s something going to the Imperial Palace, it’s naturally not something I should know.”

Xie Weilou shook his head.

“You have good awareness, very good. You are a little fox.”

Wei Zhongchen chuckled. He then rubbed his stomach: “I just saved your life, and I’m a bit hungry. Aren’t you going to treat me to a meal, young man?”

“This… is it appropriate? You are a great treacherous minister. If I collude with you, won’t I bear ill repute?”

Xie Weilou’s expression was somewhat hesitant.

Wei Zhongchen said meaningfully, “Destroying the Lin family, releasing a West Chu criminal, peeking at Princess bathing—haven’t you already borne that ill repute? Since it’s all ill repute, why fear adding another one?”

“It seems so. Then I’ll treat you, old man, to a good meal, and by the way, let me curry favor with the powerful and learn the ways of officialdom.”

Xie Weilou waved his hand grandly and walked forward.

“A teachable young man!”

Wei Zhongchen clasped his hands behind his back and followed with a smile.

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