mesbooks Chapter 276 Qin Xin Sword Soul
Chapter 276 Qin Xin Sword Soul
Before Shen Shuyi left, he asked Manju to go to Qingyuan Marquis Mansion and invite Zhao Baokun and Zhao Baopeng to Xingwang Tower.
She was not proficient in martial arts and did not want to expose Jiang Li too early, so she could only ask her two cousins to test people for her.
Both of them have excellent martial arts skills and very different personalities, which leads to their different approaches. They can not only test each other's martial arts skills, but also each other's personalities.
When Shen Shuyi arrived at Xingwanglou, the shopkeeper came out immediately to receive him in person.
"Miss Shen, I have finally lived up to your expectations. I have spent a lot of effort to finally find the person you want." The shopkeeper's face was very attentive, as if he had put in a lot of effort.
"The shopkeeper is very powerful. I knew it was always right to come to you. Please take me to see him." Shen Shuyi didn't waste any words.
The shopkeeper immediately smiled and said, "Please come this way. Don't worry, this man will be satisfied when he sees you."
Shen Shuyi smiled and said nothing, but he was indeed looking forward to it.
Of course, she hoped that the person the shopkeeper found was Jiuchou, but she also knew that this was wishful thinking.
After all, it would take nearly half a month to travel from the border of Dongwu Kingdom to the capital even if one rode a fast horse.
Although Xingwang Pavilion can send letters by carrier pigeon, it is a dream to find someone like looking for a needle in a haystack, which may take at least one or two years.
Soon, the shopkeeper brought Shen Shuyi to a private room.
As soon as he entered, Shen Shuyi saw two thin girls in the private room. They had tall and straight figures and had already washed and dressed.
One of them was wearing a purple skirt and the other was wearing a light-colored long gown, looking neat and tidy.
Both of them lowered their heads slightly, so their faces could not be seen clearly.
Fortunately, neither of them had the timid temperament, so at least Shen Shuyi didn't dislike them when they first met.
The shopkeeper said with a smile: "Both of you raise your heads."
Hearing this, the two of them looked up. Shen Shuyi looked at him carefully and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
These two people are really too beautiful. One of them has thin cheeks, and her facial features are three-dimensional yet angular. She has the demeanor of a chivalrous woman. Her eyes are cold and tough, and you can tell at a glance that she will not bow her head easily.
Meeting Shen Shuyi's eyes, Jianpo quickly lowered his head, feeling inexplicably nervous.
The prince had said that if she and Qin Xin were sent back, they would just leave. But even after several days of preparation, at this moment, she was not sure that the second young lady of the Shen family would keep her.
Shen Shuyi narrowed his eyes and found it interesting.
This person doesn't seem like the type who would be afraid of anyone. Why did she lower her head and become obedient after I just glanced at her?
She raised her eyes and looked at the other person. The other person had a gentle face, somewhat similar to Yuping.
But Yuping is a gentle and soft beauty, and the one in front of her... has a soft face with a pair of smiling eyes.
Normally, a face like this with a pair of smiling eyes should appear harmless and likable, but the girl in front of Shen Shuyi always reminds him of a smiling girl with a dagger hidden behind her.
Qin Xin did not avoid Shen Shuyi's gaze. She blinked and looked at her.
The shopkeeper immediately introduced them: "These two girls were originally from a noble family in Nanyang. They were trained as death warriors for the daughters of the family. However, half a year ago, the family was tragically wiped out, and the two girls escorted their master all the way out."
"I never thought that the master was weak and lost his life due to the bumpy road. But fortunately, the master was kind and gave the two of them the antidote and set them free."
At this point, the shopkeeper sighed, as if lamenting the family's bad luck.
Jinzhu immediately asked, "Then how did these two people end up in Xingwang Pavilion?"
The shopkeeper bowed and said, "To be honest, these two are not members of Xingwang Pavilion yet. I have been looking for them for a long time according to Miss Shen's request. It just so happens that these two have nothing to do all day, so they also want to find a new master."
Seeing that Shen Shuyi didn't say anything, Jinzhu couldn't help but ask, "Are all the secret guards these days fools? They're willing to serve as slaves even if it means they're willing to do so."
The corners of Qin Xin and Jian Po's mouths twitched involuntarily...
After seeing Jinzhu's probing, Yuping said in a gentle voice, "This is different. If the young lady gave you freedom and let you leave the house, would you be willing?"
Jinzhu shook her head: "Of course I don't want to."
Yuping smiled and said, "So, they are the same."
Just at this time, Zhao Baokun and Zhao Baopeng also arrived. Jinzhu went downstairs to invite them up and explained the reason.
"That's easy. I promise to help my cousin figure out the strength of these two people." Zhao Baokun responded immediately, and Zhao Baopeng also nodded heavily.
Shen Shuyi looked at the two people in front of him and asked gently, "What are your names?"
"The slave Qin Xin!"
"Slave Sword Soul!"
Jinzhu: “…”
Could it be that these two people have really become stupid because they were secret guards? They haven't even signed the indenture contract, but they are already calling themselves slaves.
Jianpo lowered his head and said nothing, but Qinxin's expression remained calm.
The shopkeeper sighed and said, "They have been controlled by the aristocratic families for many years and have never been seen in public. Now that they are free, they have no idea how to make a living. That's why I have the opportunity to persuade them..."
Shen Shuyi did not comment on this statement, but just said: "Please lend me the martial arts arena."
"Miss Shen, please go ahead."
The group arrived in front of the arena, and the shopkeeper quickly cleared the stage. Qin Xin and Zhao Baokun were the first to fight.
Qin Xin chose dual swords, while Zhao Baokun chose a long sword.
"I'm sorry." Zhao Baokun first bowed and said, and then without further ado, he thrust his sword straight towards Qin Xin's face.
As the sharp sword energy approached, Qin Xin brandished her two swords, dodged sideways, and slashed towards Zhao Baokun's waist with her backhand.
Zhao Baokun bent back and then leaped into the air, and Qin Xin attacked again with the dagger in her other hand.
Zhao Baokun jumped several times, then stepped on the tip of the knife, flew behind Qin Xin, then turned around and stabbed Qin Xin in the back.
Neither of them gained any advantage. As soon as they met, they both felt out each other's depth, and their expressions became more solemn.
At this moment, in the elegant pavilion upstairs, a man wearing a golden mask, a crimson purple narrow-sleeved python robe, a golden spider-patterned belt around his waist, and his black hair tied up with a jade-inlaid gilt crown, was so luxurious and gorgeous that everything around him was eclipsed.
On the mask, there was an intricate and deep iris pattern, and a scarlet gem was dotted at the corner of the eye, forming a sharp contrast with the man's cold white skin.
And under the scarlet-gold mask, a pair of narrow and long phoenix eyes were gloomy and arrogant, with the corners of the eyes slightly raised, seductive and cold.
At this moment, the man gently stroked the white jade ring on his thumb, his eyes fell on the trial platform below the stage, with great interest.
"Canghai, tell me who will win and who will lose." The man spoke in a deep voice, his tone was clear and clean, like a cold spring.
A guard in a black lotus-patterned brocade robe raised his eyes and looked down. After staring for a while, Canghai said, "If Qinxin used a double hook, there would be a chance of a tie."