Chapter 13

Stepping out of the venue, what met the eye was a ground full of corpses! Ling Lingfa instantly collapsed, staggering forward.

"What's wrong, Ah Fa?" The Emperor was startled. Just a moment ago, the man who was so full of spirit and confidence had suddenly become timid. This person really couldn't handle praise!

Ling Xiao, of course, knew what had happened. He took a few steps forward, tugged at Ling Lingfa's sleeve, and advised, "Master, Master's wife said she went to the neighboring district to shop. She should be back soon."

Hearing this, Ling Lingfa turned his head, frowned, and said, "I am a man who accomplishes great things! How could I be swayed by personal emotions? I just feel sorry for these innocent civilians. Even though most of them are Jurchens, war should not involve the common people. These assassins are too immoral! I strongly condemn them!"

Ling Xiao, with a look of enlightenment, retreated to the Emperor's side, "Do you have to ramble so much! Let's see how long you can keep up this tough act!"

"What are you mumbling about?" The Emperor asked curiously.

"Nothing, just a bit of stomachache!"

Suddenly, a strong wind blew, and with it came countless broken leaves. Swish! A broken leaf cut a gash on Ling Lingfa's neck. Touching his neck and seeing the blood on his hand, he said, "It's dangerous here, let's go back!" As soon as he finished speaking, over a hundred people rushed out from all directions!

"Wow! What a scene, safety first, let's get out of here!" Ling Xiao pulled the Emperor back. The Emperor looked at Ling Xiao with great satisfaction. He also wanted to find a place to hide but didn't want to lose face. This gave him a perfect excuse to step down. He smiled and nodded, then suddenly thought of Ling Lingfa, "What about Ah Fa?"

"No problem! Have faith in Master! Although he is the weakest in martial arts among the Bao Long clan, he is the strongest, and I have always believed that!" Ling Xiao's determined eyes gave everyone a lot of confidence.

Although the Emperor was sometimes unreasonable, his intelligence was not low. Seeing Ling Xiao like this, he couldn't help but be moved. He knew very well how Ling Lingfa had been in the past, but this disciple, who had suddenly appeared from some unknown corner, was so supportive of Ling Lingfa! This kind of person who treated wealth and power as trivial and was loyal to his master was truly commendable! He never thought that the Ling Lingfa lineage would produce such a remarkable master and disciple.

At this moment, two... two oddities walked out from the crowd. One was an old woman with a distorted face, her wrinkles like a toilet paper folded eighteen times. The other was a man dressed in a garish red and green outfit, but without a face... or was it a man?

"Hmm? How can there be so many people still alive? Did something happen to my son inside?" The old woman frowned and said.

"Hey! Your frowning face is... very creative, but with a face like that, you should learn from your son and wear a mask. Coming out to harm others is your fault." Ling Lingfa looked as if he was scared by the old woman.

"Kill him!" The old woman roared in anger. The hundred people split into two groups and rushed towards Ling Lingfa and the dissection area. The old woman, still unsatisfied, waved her hands, gathering countless broken leaves and sweeping them towards Ling Lingfa.

"Damn!" Ling Lingfa rolled into a nearby tent. Before he even got up, he shouted towards the dissection area, "They're coming! Is Xiaolingzi okay?"

"Don't worry! I can handle it!" Ling Xiao answered when he heard Ling Lingfa's shout.

Seeing the assassins rushing over, the Emperor asked in a low voice, "Can you really handle it?"

"Well... maybe! Hey, they're coming, why aren't you guys moving?" Ling Xiao shouted at the doctors.

But the doctors all took a step back in unison. Ling Xiao was stunned and didn't understand, "No need to shout! Those with good sword skills were either killed by that ugly man or are seriously injured. This is the perfect time for you to show your skills. Don't waste the taxpayers' money!" The little girl's words always made people angry.

"Is that so? I'm sorry, I haven't spent a single penny of your tax money. Anyway, I'm out of ideas. You seem so confident, you must have some ace up your sleeve! I won't beg you." Ling Xiao said nonchalantly.

Hearing Ling Xiao's words, the Emperor was greatly startled. Just as he was about to ask, Ling Xiao turned to him with a fawning look, "This is specially made for you, Your Majesty!"

Looking down, Ling Xiao held a pistol. The wooden body of the gun was carved with dragon patterns and gilded, making it look luxurious. "This is a specially customized pistol, easy to operate and powerful. Just turn off the safety, aim at the enemy, and pull the trigger. It can fire six times in a row!"

The Emperor, who had no resistance to new things, shot at one of the assassins. Bang! The loud sound seemed to shake the earth, and the assassin's body was instantly turned into powder, even affecting those nearby.

The assassins suddenly stopped. Even with their faces covered, the fear in their eyes was evident. The Emperor, trembling, held the pistol in front of his eyes, "This power... it's amazing! I'm no longer a useless burden, hahaha! Hey? What's wrong with you?" He was gloating when he suddenly noticed Ling Xiao staring at the pistol in his hand with his mouth open.

"Your Majesty, if you like it... that's great! Hehe." Ling Xiao returned to normal but started to mutter in his mind, "I didn't expect that kind of wood to conduct internal energy! The craftsmen at the Engineering Bureau are really impressive. It was worth it to have someone carve the dragon patterns and gild them. This flattery should be spot on! Hey? Why does the Emperor have internal energy?"

"That... that pistol is your invention?" The little girl showed surprise for the first time.

"My master has always been researching firearms. This is an improvement based on his invention." Ling Xiao smiled with his eyes squinted, almost saying, "Praise me!"

The little girl pouted at Ling Xiao's smug look, "What's so great about it? It can only be used six times."

"Ugh, don't say that!" Ling Xiao shouted in frustration. Sure enough, hearing the little girl's words, the assassins gathered their courage and rushed forward again.

Bang! The Emperor fired another shot. The heavy smell of gunpowder and the thunderous sound no longer frightened the assassins. However, assassins are not stupid. After two rounds of casualties, they didn't rush forward recklessly. They paused, spread out, and formed a包围圈 around the doctors. The Emperor then fired all the bullets, but because the assassins were too scattered, he didn't cause much effective damage.

"Wow! Your Majesty, your marksmanship is amazing! You hit every target on your first try, impressive! I give you a thumbs up!" Ling Xiao continued to flatter, seemingly unaware that the assassins were already close.

"Oh? Is that hard? Haha, haha, I am indeed a genius!" The Emperor laughed, hugging his chest, and carefully tucked the pistol into his waistband.

"At a time like this! Those assassins are already closing in, and you two are still flirting!" The little girl was furious.

"Enough! These tricks are ultimately unreliable. We have to solve our own problems." A calm and composed voice sounded, and the little girl immediately calmed down.

The speaker was the previously thin doctor. He pulled out a musical instrument from his wide sleeve, similar to a葫芦丝 with many holes. He placed it to his lips and blew gently. The music was monotonous and harsh, making Ling Xiao feel like it was a dog whistle from his previous life!

Although the sound was unpleasant, the effect was significant. A rustling sound followed, and the ground, covered with broken stones, suddenly sprouted small pits. From the pits emerged not just one, but a swarm of scorpions, centipedes, and snakes!

The first to panic were not the assassins but the terrified doctors, "What is this?"

"So many venomous insects! So many!"

"I can see that, idiot! If these were sold to the pharmacy, we'd make a fortune!"

"Hmm? How are these venomous insects controlled?"

"Interesting, worth researching!"

The doctors' minds were indeed different from ordinary people. Ling Xiao looked at the thin doctor and the swarm of venomous insects, "White Camel Mountain? No, I haven't heard of any of the Five Greats. Besides, White Camel Mountain is famous for the Toad Technique. The most likely possibility is the Miao Region's Gu technique! I can't think of any other possibilities right now." He didn't ask, as people who practice Gu in the Miao Region have many rules, and Ling Xiao didn't want to offend him with a careless word.

The venomous insects entered the assassin group, causing chaos. The scorpions' stingers, the snakes' fangs, and the centipedes' mouths, any contact with these venomous insects would cause foaming at the mouth and blackened skin, leading to death within seconds, truly a deadly poison.

Black blood splattered everywhere, and the horrifying screams gradually subsided. At some point, the thin doctor was alone, and everyone had subconsciously moved a few steps away. The Emperor had unknowingly hidden behind Ling Xiao.

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