Chapter 296: Attack?
In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.
During these two days, Xu Lingjun continued to go out as usual, but he still came back empty-handed.
Just like him, Han Yun City also gained nothing.
The enemy seemed to have completely seen through their conspiracy; even if it meant death, they would never let their plan succeed.
As time went by, Zhu Zhengdao became increasingly agitated.
Initially, he focused all his attention on Xu Lingjun, but in the end, he had almost no hope left for him.
Now, he had shifted almost all of his focus onto the Inspectorate.
I may not be able to catch them, but neither will you.
If I'm destined to lose, then I just need to make sure you can't win either, so we all get scolded together, and everything stays as it is. Your conspiracy shall fail as usual.
Even Han Qingxue had to admit that the enemy's cunning was beyond his expectations. Their endurance was surprisingly strong, and in such an environment where almost everything had been turned upside down, they could still hide safely.
And at this moment.
Imperial Capital Education Bureau.
The base of Nanyun Martial Mansion.
Roger, who had been hiding for two days, got up, put on his somewhat pirate-styled alternative outfit, and said, "I should be going."
"Be careful."
"Didn't you say, those people following Xu Lingjun and Han Yun City have already relaxed a lot? Instead, the Inspectorate and Divine Soldier Guard have been having fierce conflicts these past two days.
Roger said, "This is my best opportunity now. With Wu Hongzhou from Cuowu Sect helping me as an assistant and scapegoat, such a good opportunity will not come easily again."
He laughed heartily, saying, "These dogs of the Imperial Capital are searching everywhere. They probably can't imagine that the two of us are hiding, one in the base of Nanyun Martial Mansion and the other in the Martial Mansion of Central City... This time, Han Yun City and Xu Lingjun are truly destined to face this tribulation."
Roger paused, gave Zhou Qianmo a deep look, and said, "Old thing, after killing Han Yun City, I will leave my Cosmic Sea Realm. I have a wife there, and I'll have her give me another child. By then, I'll find a way to make this child legitimate and entrusted to your care."
Zhou Qianmo smiled wryly, "Forget it. It seems I'm truly not cut out for teaching children. I've taught two, and each one is more narrow-minded than the other, bringing upon themselves a deadly calamity. I'll help him find a good family where he can grow peacefully."
"As you wish."
Roger's figure had already disappeared.
And at this moment.
Xu Lingjun had already arrived on the streets early as usual.
These two days, he had been very busy. Besides needing to adapt to his suddenly much stronger meridians, he also needed to understand the secrets within "Reversing Heaven and Earth."
Given Wu Hongzhou's concern, the Martial Arts Origin Manual surely hides profound mysteries inside.
Unfortunately, after nearly sleepless nights of research for days, Xu Lingjun sorrowfully found that he truly had no connection with these secrets.
He found nothing hidden throughout the book, no words in the seams, nothing revealed by water.
Oh well, one shouldn't get too greedy.
I've already obtained the Cuowu Sect's Supreme Martial Skill, "Reversed Tao Qiankun," which even Wu Hongzhou, the Vice Sect Leader of Cuowu Sect, might not know about.
One shouldn't overindulge, better leave some soup for others.
Xu Lingjun had made a decision. If Wu Hongzhou didn't deceive him, he would truly return this set of martial skills to him... just like he said, he no longer needed them anyway.
More friends are better than more enemies.
"Master, today the number of guards shadowing you has reduced from nine to four."
Xiaoya just reminded, then swiftly corrected, "Master, something's not right. Among these four, one individual's life signs are very similar to the Pirate King who attacked Han Yun City before... he has blended into the Divine Soldier Guard's ranks."
"I know, don't mind him."
Xu Lingjun inwardly marveled. Through Xiaoya's projections, he could clearly see the four guards quietly following him, coordinating skillfully and seamlessly. If not for Xiaoya's reminder, he wouldn't have realized that one of them had been quietly replaced.
Taking out his phone, he sent a message of the fish taking the bait to Red Dog above.
"Roger that."
Another street away, Han Yun City replied, pondered, and asked, "Can you confirm the attack location? If you can, I can go ahead and prepare an ambush."
Seeing Han Yun City's reply, Xu Lingjun couldn't help but roll his eyes, thinking, should I even gather how he'll execute his first and second move, with what posture, and what pitch he'll shout with?
He replied speechlessly, "It's extraordinary that I even know the time of his attack. After all, this Pirate King is in charge, and even Wu Hongzhou hasn't told him much. For now, time is the only thing I can confirm."
"In that case, you might have to face the Pirate King alone at first."
Han Yun City replied, "Be careful not to die."
"Don't worry, I understand."
Xu Lingjun put down his phone.
He hadn't informed Liu Zhiyuan about the attack.
Liu Zhiyuan treated him well indeed, so Xu Lingjun didn't want to trouble him. He could see that Liu Zhiyuan and Zhou Qianmo had quite a significant friendship.
And this matter...
Hmm, at this point, it's hard to say who is right or wrong.
"Although I still think, it's best to find a way to get Wu Hongzhou to reveal the attack location, so I can pre-arrange."
Soon enough, Han Yun City sent another message.
Xu Lingjun didn't respond to him.
And just at this moment.
"It's about time."
Hidden among the Divine Soldier Guard, Roger let a cold smile flash in his eyes, took out his phone, found Han Yun City's phone, and sent a message.
On the opposite side, Han Yun City stared at the message in his hand, stunned.
Then instinctively, he forwarded it to Xu Lingjun.
Xu Lingjun looked at the message Han Yun City sent over.
"I will attack Xu Lingjun at the Yingxiang Street intersection in one minute. If you don't want him dead, come quickly."
Xu Lingjun was stunned.
This guy wanted to get the time and location of the Pirate King's attack, and within a minute he got it?
And with that tone, it was clearly the Pirate King's voice... How did he manage it?
Unexpectedly, even a disgraced prince had such impressive information sources, wait... something's not right... Yingxiang Street? Isn't this the intersection I'm standing at now...
Is the attack coming?
Xu Lingjun instinctively tensed.
And at this moment, Roger also put down his phone, grinning viciously, thinking it was time to act, not giving Han Yun City a chance to contact Xu Lingjun.
Now that Han Yun City had seen the message, even if he had Xu Lingjun's phone number, he'd need several seconds to prepare contact... unfortunately... I won't give you that time either.
Strike now, first kill Xu Lingjun!
In the next moment...
Accompanied by a burst of mad laughter.
Simultaneously, three shrill screams echoed... the three Divine Soldier Guard experts who had been cooperating perfectly with Roger were all dead at his hands.
Xu Lingjun looked up, just as he saw a shadow falling from the sky.
"Xu Lingjun, prepare to die!!!"
Then, Roger's eyes blurred as he rushed toward Xu Lingjun, only to see a Finger Force coming his way.
"Ninefold Thunder Tribulation" + "Reckless and Irresponsible"!
Armor-Piercing Seven-Spinning Finger, fully unleashed.