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Chapter 132 The Strange Totem, Zheng State?

The wine jar traced an arc in the air and exploded with a "bang" in front of those people, splashing wine everywhere and instantly filling the air with a strong aroma of wine.

The pursuers were startled by this sudden turn of events. Before they could react, Gu Junze had already pulled out a hidden weapon from his pocket and shot it in their direction.

The hidden weapon, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, headed straight for the vital points of the group.

At the same time, a flash of light appeared, and a tinderbox was thrown accurately at them.

The flames instantly spread along with the splattered liquor, and the pursuers were engulfed in flames, letting out shrill screams.

They rolled around in panic, trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies; the scene was chaotic.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Gu Junze unleashed his power once more, his hidden weapons raining down like a storm of pear blossoms, each one hitting its target with perfect accuracy.

Several more pursuers were hit by hidden weapons, screaming as they fell to the ground, blood gushing from their wounds.

Upon seeing this, Chu Ruohan felt much relieved, although the smell of burning human flesh was truly pungent.

Just then, a dark figure descended from the sky like a ghost, its speed astonishing.

The sharp blade in his hand gleamed with a chilling light as it thrust straight towards Chu Ruohan and the other person.

"Han'er, be careful."

With lightning speed, Gu Junze pulled Chu Ruohan into his arms. Chu Ruohan fell onto his lap, and the two clung to each other, narrowly escaping the fatal blow.

Ying Qing, who had been hiding in the shadows, drew his longsword, its blade reflecting the surrounding flames, and charged towards the shadowy figure with a chilling aura.

"Clang!" The blades clashed, producing a crisp, loud sound, and sparks flew everywhere.

Shadow and Shadow instantly engaged in a fierce battle, their figures darting back and forth in the firelight with lightning speed, dazzling the eye.

Gu Junze held Chu Ruohan tightly, watching the battle unfold before him warily.

He knew that this suddenly appearing shadowy figure was no ordinary person. Although Ying Qing was highly skilled in martial arts, the outcome of the battle against such a formidable opponent was unpredictable.

The two fought back and forth for dozens of rounds, and it was difficult to determine who was superior.

The flames on the pursuers had mostly been extinguished, and some even disregarded their injuries and walked towards them with swords in hand.

Although they were all in a sorry state, their bodies charred and their clothes tattered, the ferocity in their eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Chu Ruohan's heart tightened, and she subconsciously shrank into Gu Junze's arms.

Gu Junze gently patted her back and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

He looked around; the alley was narrow, and there was no way to avoid it.

This is the perfect place to catch them all in one fell swoop.

Worried about Gu Junze, Ying Qing suddenly twitched her long sword, forcing the shadowy figure to retreat a few steps. Then, she took the opportunity to turn around and rush towards Gu Junze and Chu Ruohan.

The three were surrounded.

"Hmph, you won't escape today!" one of the pursuers said viciously, his face contorted with rage by the burns on his face.

"If you want our lives, then let's see if you have the ability!" Ying Qing replied without fear, her eyes revealing a resolute killing intent.

Four dark figures swooped down from the rooftops on both sides of the alley like shooting stars, landing steadily in front of Gu Junze, Chu Ruohan, and Ying Qing, protecting the three of them firmly behind them.

The lead shadow guard knelt on one knee and respectfully said to Gu Junze, "Master, your subordinate is late in coming to your rescue!"

The Shadow Guards, who were hidden among the common people, immediately came to Ying Qing's aid upon seeing her distress signal.

Gu Junze nodded slightly, "You've come at just the right time."

Upon seeing this, the pursuers showed a hint of panic, but it was quickly replaced by ferocity.

They knew there was no way out now, and they had no choice but to fight to the death.

The group exchanged glances and charged towards the shadow guards in perfect unison. Instantly, shouts of battle and the clashing of weapons mingled together, echoing throughout the alley.

The shadow guards were well-trained and worked in perfect harmony; the saying that ten men could defend a city was no joke.

Even Yingqing was just an external staff member, and his martial arts skills were no match for theirs.

The princess was kind-hearted and set them free, allowing them to marry, have children, and live ordinary lives.

The Shadow Guards were agile and precise in every move, exuding a fierce aura born from countless battles.

Gu Junze sat in his wheelchair, holding Chu Ruohan tightly, his eyes fixed on the battle.

This is a battle without a doubt!

The key is whether we can capture a witness alive and extract clues about the mastermind from him.

So he shouted at the shadow guards, "Leave one alive!"

Upon hearing the order, the shadow guards immediately ceased their actions, leaving only one pursuer. He was at his last gasp, a look of despair on his face.

Seeing that all was lost, he turned to run away. But the shadow guards wouldn't let him escape so easily; one of them flashed and instantly blocked his path.

"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

He was already feeling apprehensive, and his hand holding the sword trembled slightly.

The shadow guard kicked his wrist, knocking the sword out of his hand, and quickly stepped forward, pinning his arms behind his back with both hands.

"Bring it over!" Gu Junze said.

The stalker was forced to kneel before Gu Junze by the shadow guards. He lowered his head and trembled slightly, as if he was afraid, or as if he was preparing something.

"Tell me, who sent you?" Gu Junze asked coldly.

"Is it Chu Ang...?"

Hearing Gu Junze's cold question, he subconsciously raised his head. When did the Ninth Prince change his name?

Then he realized that if they hadn't been hiding their identities, how could they have searched for so long?

A hint of determination and madness flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph, don't even think about getting a single word out of me!"

Gu Junze frowned. He sensed something was off about the person in front of him and a sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

“You’d better tell the truth, or else…” Before he could finish speaking, the stalker suddenly twisted his body violently, trying to break free from the shadow guard’s restraints.

The shadow guards reacted quickly, increasing the pressure on him and holding him firmly in place.

However, the stalker seemed prepared to die. Taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, he suddenly gritted his teeth. Gu Junze was startled and shouted, "Oh no! He has poison in his mouth!"

But it was too late.

Black blood instantly flowed from the stalker's mouth, his eyes gradually became unfocused, and his body began to convulse.

The guards released him and laid him flat on the ground. They reached out and checked his breath.

He then knelt on one knee and said, "Your Highness, it was my dereliction of duty that I failed to discover the poison hidden in his mouth beforehand."

Gu Junze waved his hand and said, "It's not your fault. They were prepared, and we couldn't guard against them. These people are really cunning; they'd rather commit suicide than reveal a single clue." He said through gritted teeth.

A shadow guard used his sword to cut open the corpse's chest, revealing a strange totem tattooed beneath its clothes.

The pattern features intricate and twisted lines, with snakes intertwined and coiled together.

“Your Highness, this totem is a unique symbol of the Zheng Kingdom’s royal guards. These people are all meticulously trained assassins.”

The states of Zheng and Jin were enemy states, and they had only signed a ceasefire agreement a dozen years ago.

Even if Chu Ang travels abroad to do business and can contact people from various countries, how can the royal guards be at his beck and call?

Could he be colluding with an enemy country?

But the Chu family members are already in prison, why take the risk again...?