Chapter 32

Unable to dodge, unable to avoid, then I will not dodge or avoid!

At this critical moment, Luo Shixin appeared even more calm and composed. In a flash of inspiration, he actually reached out to grab the large net that was about to be thrown over his head. He used the technique of a thousand-pound drop with his feet, rapidly descending and landing on the ground faster than the four men. With his raised arm, he gathered strength and swung it in a circle in the air. The large net, under his divine power, was pulled in the opposite direction, forming a thick rope. The four men at the corners could not withstand this force and collided with each other, allowing Luo Shixin to throw them to the ground, where they fell heavily.

Luo Shixin looked at the large net in his hand and shouted, "A trifling trick, what can you do to me!"

As his voice echoed, he charged towards the two men on his right who were secretly firing arrows from their sleeves.

Luo Shixin, having broken through the enemy's killing move, was full of spirit. He grabbed the heads of the two men with one hand each, brought his hands together, and the two heads collided. Seeing the other two men on the opposite side of the street trying to escape, he threw the two unconscious men like cannonballs, hitting the two who were trying to escape and knocking them to the ground.

In a split second, Luo Shixin not only avoided the killing move but also captured all five men, and was now thinking about whether the enemy had any more tricks up their sleeves.

A loud explosion came from the roof.

At this moment, the woman in blue actually set off a firecracker.

With the sound of the firecracker, footsteps surged from all sides, and more than sixty people rushed out of the alley, each holding wooden clubs and long sticks, shouting as they came.

Seeing the five men on the ground and Luo Shixin standing tall, the group was stunned. This was not part of the plan!

Luo Shixin was even more suspicious. At this moment, he didn't have time to think much. The more people the enemy had, the more advantageous it was for him. On the contrary, if there were only these five men, the next act would be hard to play. He charged at the sixty people with his fists.

Upon engaging in combat, Luo Shixin immediately realized that these people were different from the scoundrels from the other day.

The scoundrels from the other day were purely a mob, relying on their numbers. However, these people today faced Luo Shixin with a method and a strategy. They formed teams of five, creating an array to surround Luo Shixin, attacking from all sides. Although they couldn't defeat Luo Shixin, they caused him considerable trouble.

Luo Shixin did not use his full strength, using these people to practice his moves.

"In broad daylight, you dare to gather and cause trouble, targeting a general of the Li Tang dynasty. How dare you! Blue-clad woman, assist General Luo!" Princess Pingyang suddenly appeared, her luxurious carriage and entourage exuding nobility.

"Yes!" Two white ribbons flew into the crowd, and a woman in blue, graceful and beautiful, rushed into the crowd. Luo Shixin realized that the woman in blue was the same one who had set off the firecracker!

Luo Shixin's mind was a bit confused. What was going on?

"Little brother, don't panic, big brother is here!" Cheng Yaojin's voice, like Zhang Fei's, was deafening.

Qin Qiong, without a word, leaped off his horse like a great eagle, kicking down two men before he even landed.

Cheng Yaojin, even more fierce, charged directly into the crowd on his horse, knocking seven or eight people flying before dismounting to fight.

Luo Shixin, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, and the woman in blue, who possessed the true skills of the Qiu Ranke and Hong Fu, were an extremely formidable force. In a few moments, they had completely subdued the sixty ambushers, with none escaping.

Luo Shixin glanced at the woman in blue and then looked at Princess Pingyang. The situation had changed too much, and the plan couldn't keep up. Princess Pingyang's appearance was unexpected, and the woman in blue was actually her subordinate. This meant that she knew about the entire matter and had it under control.

This woman was truly not simple. If she was an enemy, the entire plan would have to change.

Luo Shixin looked at Princess Pingyang with suspicion.

Princess Pingyang felt a bit uneasy under his gaze, her face slightly flushed, as their first meeting had left a deep impression that was hard to forget.

Princess Pingyang, accompanied by a group of attendants, slowly approached.

Luo Shixin's gaze fell on the attendants, secretly amazed. Princess Pingyang was truly different. Her attendants, each equipped with long swords and leather armor, resembled a female army, looking valiant and extraordinary.

Before Princess Pingyang could speak, the sound of hooves came from the other end of the street, and a large group of cavalry galloped over.

They relied on their momentum to surround the fallen and groaning thugs. A man dressed as a general stepped forward and shouted, "How dare you cause trouble in my jurisdiction! Men, seize them!"

Luo Shixin ignored the newcomer and kept his gaze on Princess Pingyang.

She was the highest authority here and had come prepared. Whether she was a friend or an enemy depended on her decision. If she was a friend, it would be fine, but if she was an enemy, he would have to fight to the end.

Princess Pingyang made Luo Shixin feel uneasy, and the image of their first meeting kept popping into his mind. He coughed and stepped forward, saying, "General Feng, what a coincidence you're here!"

The newcomer was naturally Feng De, and the development of events was completely unexpected.

Luo Shixin, with his extraordinary skills, had avoided the three major killing moves, breaking all of Feng De's plans.

However, even so, everything was still under Feng De's control. According to the original plan, Luo Shixin would first be hit by one of the three major killing moves, and then a signal would be sent for the ambush to appear. Dealing with a blind, drugged, or netted Luo Shixin, sixty people should have been more than enough.

If the three major killing moves failed, the ambush would retreat. Even if the five attackers were captured by Luo Shixin, Feng De had the confidence to protect them, as his backer was the Crown Prince, who had power second only to the emperor. However, something went wrong, and Luo Shixin broke through the three major killing moves. The signal that sounded was not for retreat but for attack, and all his cards were played at once.

At first, Feng De had a "nothing to lose" attitude, but Princess Pingyang's appearance made him flustered. He had to secretly return to call for reinforcements, hoping to use his authority as the Left Weiwei General to take control of the situation and prevent it from getting out of hand.

Feng De did not dare to be arrogant in front of Princess Pingyang and quickly dismounted, looking ashamed, "I am incompetent, allowing the ruffians to cause trouble and making a mockery of the princess. I will strictly discipline my troops to ensure this does not happen again."

Princess Pingyang's face turned stern, "General Feng, do you think I, Pingyang, am a fool?"

Feng De's heart sank, "The princess is wise, I dare not underestimate you. However, I am also in a difficult position. I hope the princess will be lenient!" Though he did not say it outright, he was hinting that Princess Pingyang should show leniency for the sake of Li Jiancheng.

Princess Pingyang said coldly, "As the Left Weiwei General, you allowed your troops to pretend to be ruffians and intend to harm a meritorious general of our Tang dynasty. And you want me to be lenient? General Shixin, seize Feng De!"