kvmb Chapter 153 You dare touch me?
Chapter 153 You dare touch me?
"What...what do you want to do?" Nangong Yifeng asked, feigning fear.
The lead assassin sneered, "Nothing much, just want to invite you to the underworld."
As he spoke, the assassin leader drew his sword and thrust it at Nangong Yifeng.
Nangong Yifeng stopped pretending. A glint flashed in his eyes as he broke free of the ropes and subdued the assassin leader with a swift turn.
Nangong Yifeng's movements were as fast as lightning, catching everyone off guard.
"Don't move!" Nangong Yifeng shouted sharply, a dagger appearing in his hand at some point, pressed against the assassin leader's neck. "Anyone who dares to move, I'll kill them first!"
The other assassins panicked and looked at their leader helplessly.
Nangong Yifeng sneered, "Do you think I'm that easy to fool? I knew you wanted to kill me. Now, listen up, if you dare lay a finger on me, the cooperation between Naqu Kingdom and Nanzhao Kingdom ends here!"
The assassin leader's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. "You...what did you say?"
Nangong Yifeng's voice grew even colder, "What? You think I don't know who sent you? People of Nanzhao Kingdom, don't think I don't recognize you. If you kill me, prepare to bear the wrath of the Qu Kingdom!"
These words struck the assassins like a heavy hammer blow.
They looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
The assassin leader gritted his teeth and said, "Then what do you want?"
Nangong Yifeng revealed a sly smile. "It's simple. Take me to see your master. I want to see who's so bold as to dare touch me, Nangong Yifeng!"
On the hillside, Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this conversation.
"Nangong Yifeng's move is brilliant," Murong Xuewei exclaimed softly. "He's aiming straight for the heart of the enemy."
Gu Ye nodded. "That's right, we can use assassins to directly find the mastermind. However..." His brow furrowed slightly, "This makes the danger even greater."
Murong Xuewei gripped Gu Ye's hand tightly. "We have to find a way to protect him."
Gu Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Find an opportunity to discuss this with Nangong Yifeng."
Thus, under Nangong Yifeng's threat, the assassins had no choice but to take him on the journey to the capital.
Along the way, Nangong Yifeng outwardly confronted the assassins, but in reality, he secretly left various clues to guide Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei.
Sometimes it's a uniquely shaped stone, sometimes it's a mark on a tree branch, and he even cleverly uses wildflowers by the roadside.
These things, which are perfectly ordinary in the eyes of ordinary people, have become their secret language.
Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei followed cautiously behind, always maintaining a certain distance.
Whenever they discovered clues left by Nangong Yifeng, a feeling of relief and worry would well up in their hearts.
“Nangong Yifeng is truly a talent,” Murong Xuewei exclaimed. “We would never have discovered these clues if it hadn’t been for the prior arrangement.”
Gu Ye nodded. "Yes, no wonder he's so successful in the business world. His wisdom and courage are truly extraordinary."
And so, following Nangong Yifeng's clues, they arrived at a remote town.
As night fell, the assassins decided to rest there for the night and continue their journey the next day.
Late at night, Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei sneaked into the town and arrived at the courtyard where Nangong Yifeng was being held.
Using the moonlight, they nimbly scaled the wall and arrived outside Nangong Yifeng's room.
“Brother Nangong,” Gu Ye called softly, “it’s us.”
A slight noise came from the room, followed by Nangong Yifeng's voice, "Come in, they're all asleep."
Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei cautiously slipped into the room. They saw Nangong Yifeng sitting on the edge of the bed, his face showing a tired but still calm expression.
"You arrived quickly," Nangong Yifeng said with a smile. "It seems the clues I left behind were quite clear."
Murong Xuewei asked with concern, "Are you alright? Did they give you any trouble?"
Nangong Yifeng shook his head. "Don't worry, I'm fine. It's you guys who have had a tough time following me all this way."
Gu Ye asked seriously, "Brother Nangong, what are your plans next?"
A sharp glint flashed in Nangong Yifeng's eyes. "Of course, we'll keep acting. I want to see just how far these people can take me."
Murong Xuewei said worriedly, "But this is too dangerous. What if they decide to kill us..."
Nangong Yifeng interrupted her, "No. At least until they see their master, they won't dare touch me. However..." He paused, "I do need your help."
Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei exchanged a glance and said in unison, "You speak."
Nangong Yifeng said in a low voice, "I need someone to protect me in the shadows. These assassins may not dare to kill me for now, but they might resort to underhanded tactics."
Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Liuli is quite skilled; we can have her disguise herself as a passerby and secretly protect you."
Gu Ye's eyes lit up. "Yes, that's the way to do it. Liu Li is smart and quick-witted; she'll definitely be able to handle it."
The three discussed the details and finally reached an agreement. The next morning, Liuli would appear on the road the assassins were bound to take, disguised as an orphan selling fruit.
As dawn broke, Liuli was already standing by the roadside, pretending to be tidying up her fruit basket.
Liuli was dressed in tattered clothes, her hair was messy, and she looked like a pitiful orphan.
A short while later, the assassins appeared, escorting Nangong Yifeng.
Nangong Yifeng recognized Liuli at a glance.
"Stop!" Nangong Yifeng suddenly shouted. "I want to buy some fruit."
The assassin leader frowned and said, "Young master, we're in a hurry..."
Nangong Yifeng sneered, "What? You don't even have the freedom to buy some fruit? I think you all have a death wish."
The assassins exchanged bewildered glances, and finally had no choice but to agree. Nangong Yifeng walked up to Liuli and carefully selected the fruit.
Just then, Nangong Yifeng suddenly asked, "What's your name?"
Liuli lowered her head and answered timidly, "My...my name is Xiao Cui."
Nangong Yifeng nodded. "Xiao Cui, aren't you afraid selling fruit here all by yourself?"
Liuli pretended to wipe away her tears. "I'm all alone, and I can only make a living by selling fruit. I'm scared, but I have no other choice."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Yifeng suddenly turned to the assassin leader, "I want to buy this girl."
The assassin leader was shocked. "Young master, this..."
Without waiting for a reply, Nangong Yifeng said, "What? You even have to interfere with buying a maid? If you don't agree, I'm leaving right now!"
The assassins were stunned by Nangong Yifeng's imposing aura and didn't know what to do for a moment. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with hesitation and fear.
Just then, Liuli suddenly spoke up, "Gentlemen, this humble woman is willing to follow this young master. I beg you to grant my request."
The assassin leader glanced at Nangong Yifeng's resolute gaze, then at Liuli's pitiful appearance, and finally sighed helplessly, "Alright, since young master wants to buy it, then buy it."
In this way, Liuli successfully infiltrated the assassin team and followed Nangong Yifeng closely as a maid.
That evening, Nangong Yifeng found an opportunity to speak with Liuli alone.
“Liuli,” Nangong Yifeng said in a low voice, “you must be careful, these people are not simple.”
Liuli nodded. "Don't worry, young master, I will protect you."
Nangong Yifeng shook his head. "No, you're not just protecting me. You also need to help me gather intelligence. I suspect the mastermind behind these people might be the spy we've been searching for."
A hint of surprise flashed in Liuli's eyes, "Young Master means..."