Chapter 86

The young man in the purple robe really wanted to make a sarcastic remark.

However, to maintain his own grace and cultivation, he smiled slightly and went forward to greet, feigning magnanimity, "Su Yi, a wise man adapts to the times. I am very pleased that you have recognized your mistake and returned. I won’t hold the unpleasantness just now against you, so don’t take it to heart."

Yuan Luoxi and the others were momentarily stunned, their expressions odd. How could this guy feel so good about himself?

Su Yi pointed to the distant staircase and said, "Trouble has already come to the door. It would be best for Young Master Zhili to be careful."

With that, he went to sit in a chair by the ship’s railing, his gaze fixed on the Dacang River shrouded in the night, lost in thought.

Tonight, it seems, will not be peaceful.

Trouble?

The young man in the purple robe frowned and glanced at Zhang Duo beside him, "Go and check it out."

"Your Highness... please be careful."

Zhang Duo hesitated for a moment, then leaped forward.

The young man in the purple robe looked at Yuan Luoxi with a gentle expression and said, "Miss Yuan, as I said, as long as I am here, this is the safest place on the ship!"

Yuan Luoxi had no interest in arguing with him and was about to leave.

Suddenly, a woman carrying a swaddled baby hurried over, her expression panicked, muttering, "I want to go down, my husband is still on the eighth floor of the ship..."

The young man in the purple robe frowned and stepped forward to stop her, "It’s dangerous downstairs. Listen to me, you and your child will be safest here."

The woman had been looking down all along, but now suddenly raised her head, a cold smile playing on her lips, "Is that so?"

As she spoke, she drew a sharp dagger from the swaddled baby in her arms and stabbed viciously at the young man in the purple robe’s abdomen.

This was undoubtedly a highly skilled assassin, not only perfectly disguised but also behaving no differently from an ordinary woman.

But when she struck, she was fast, accurate, and ruthless!

Thud!

The young man in the purple robe bent over, clutching his abdomen, his figure staggering back, his face full of shock and confusion.

"Looking for death!"

At this moment, Cheng Wuyong, who was not far from the young man in the purple robe, finally reacted, his eyes flashing with a fierce light as he struck a palm at the woman.

Who would have thought that the woman was incredibly agile, dodging with a quick move to a nearby spot.

She threw away the swaddled baby, her face not showing any joy but rather a particularly grim and ugly expression.

"Is Young Master Zhili alright?"

Cheng Wuyong asked in a deep voice.

At this moment, Huang Ganjun and Yuan Luoxi also reacted, breaking out in a cold sweat.

The assassination just now had caught them all off guard!

Not far away, Su Yi remained seated, only glancing at the woman before looking away.

This assassination was timed perfectly, just after Zhang Duo had left.

Without Zhang Duo’s protection, the young man in the purple robe had no way to defend against such an attack.

Unfortunately, the woman ultimately failed.

It wasn’t that she wasn’t skilled enough; it was that the dagger in her hand was too inferior...

"I’m fine. I have the Jade Silk Golden Rainbow Armor, even a regular spirit weapon can’t pierce it."

The young man in the purple robe was in pain, sweating profusely, but his voice was strong.

Sure enough, everyone saw that his robe was torn at the abdomen, but there was no wound or blood.

"Your Highness!"

Not far away, Zhang Duo rushed back like a gust of wind, his face full of shock and worry.

"I’m fine."

The young man in the purple robe took a deep breath, his face dark, "I didn’t expect that there would be danger even on this ninth floor deck!"

He looked at the woman, his gaze cold and intimidating.

Unexpectedly, the woman did not retreat but instead crossed her arms, her expression melancholy as she sighed, "I didn’t expect that the Sixth Prince would be wearing such a spirit weapon armor."

In the nearby area, many people were alarmed and retreated, stunned by the scene, not daring to approach.

"Sixth Prince? You... you are..."

Yuan Luoxi covered her mouth, her eyes wide.

Sixth Prince!

Those who could be called "Your Highness" were either princes of the royal family in Yujing City or direct descendants of the current emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty!

Given the young man in the purple robe’s age, he was most likely the latter!

Huang Ganjun also stiffened, his face showing disbelief.

The arrogant and boastful young man in front of them was actually a prince!?

Even Cheng Wuyong’s face changed, his heart surging with shock.

Yunhe County was one of the six counties of Gunzhou, located in the southwestern region of the Great Zhou territory, far from Yujing City, which was in the heart of Tianzhou.

To them, Yujing City was distant and unreachable.

Now, a prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty had appeared before them, the shock was unimaginable.

"This is really a big trouble."

Su Yi frowned deeply.

Daring to assassinate a prince, the consequences of this disaster would be enormous!

And they might be unwittingly dragged into this trouble.

However, Su Yi’s frown soon smoothed out, and he didn’t want to think about it anymore.

If trouble comes, he would deal with it with a single sword.

"I apologize for hiding my identity earlier. This trip was supposed to be very secret, but I didn’t expect to still be targeted by these villains."

The young man in the purple robe smiled bitterly.

However, when they looked at him again, Yuan Luoxi, Huang Ganjun, and the others’ gazes were clearly different, no longer as bold as before.

Su Yi noticed this but said nothing.

After all, this was the Great Zhou Dynasty, where imperial power was supreme. Even martial arts masters would have to show respect.

Thud, thud, thud!

Footsteps sounded, and a group of people came up from the distant staircase.

At the front was the middle-aged scholar who had threatened Su Yi and the others earlier.

Behind him were over a dozen black-clad, masked men, each exuding a fierce and deadly aura.

"I apologize for startling the Sixth Prince."

The middle-aged scholar smiled, "Now, on this ship, Zhang Yiren and his subordinates are preoccupied, and the three bodyguards by the Sixth Prince’s side have been restrained by our forces. The only one left to protect the Sixth Prince is Zhang Duo."

He paused and continued, "If the Sixth Prince is sensible, please hand over the item. I guarantee that once we get it, we will leave immediately."

"Who sent you?"

The young man in the purple robe’s face was cold and dark.

The middle-aged scholar sighed, "To be honest, I also want to know who paid such a high price to hire us for this job. If it weren’t for the irresistible commission, we wouldn’t dare to do something that could lead to the destruction of our families."

"You are hired?"

The young man in the purple robe’s brows furrowed, "How much did they pay you? I can offer you double the commission if you leave now. I can guarantee, in my name, that this matter will be forgiven."

The middle-aged scholar shook his head with a smile, "Sixth Prince, don’t waste time. I will count to three. If you don’t hand over the item, don’t blame us for being impolite."

"One."

He held up one finger, his expression calm and composed.

Behind him, the black-clad men all gripped their weapons, ready to strike.

The atmosphere became incredibly tense, the air seeming to freeze.

"Is there really no room for negotiation?"

The young man in the purple robe frowned, his face grim but not panicked.

The middle-aged scholar didn’t respond, only uttering a single word, "Two."

At this, Yuan Luoxi, Cheng Wuyong, and the others all became nervous, inwardly cursing.

If possible, they would rather not know the young man in the purple robe’s identity.

Now, if this Sixth Prince were to be in danger, how could they not help?

If the Great Zhou imperial family blamed them, they and their clans would surely suffer the consequences!

"Mr. Su was right, this guy is a disaster, and wherever he is, it’s the most dangerous!"

Yuan Luoxi sighed inwardly.

When she saw Su Yi sitting calmly not far away, she felt a strange sense of peace and calm.

"With Mr. Su here, what’s there to fear?"

Thinking of this, Yuan Luoxi straightened her slender waist.

Before the middle-aged scholar could say "three," the young man in the purple robe suddenly shouted loudly, "Uncle Qingjin, if you don’t come out now, I’m really done!"

His voice echoed in the night.

Everyone was stunned.

Then, a lazy yet uniquely magnetic female voice sounded, "Hmph, what are you shouting about? The battle hasn’t even started yet."

With the voice, everyone felt a blur, and a graceful and slender figure appeared in the scene.

Her eyes were as sharp as a blade, her hair tied in a ponytail, revealing a delicate and beautiful face.

Her skin was as clean and smooth as porcelain, and her impressive figure, even in a simple robe, was hard to conceal, outlining a breathtaking curve.

In her hand, adorned with a green jade bracelet, she held a wine jug, standing lazily, exuding a unique charm and a powerful presence.

When everyone’s gaze focused on her, they couldn’t help but be amazed.

"What a beautiful young lady."

Yuan Luoxi couldn’t help but murmur.

"You have good taste, little sister!"

Qingjin raised her thumb in praise, her full red lips curving into a charming smile.

Yuan Luoxi’s usually composed face turned slightly red, unable to withstand the other’s gaze.

Huang Ganjun’s heart also raced, this woman was too enchanting... how could ordinary men handle her!

"Water Cloud Body, Misty Aura, I didn’t expect that there would be a natural ‘Spirit Mist Jade Body’ in the Great Zhou territory. Although it is only classified as an eighth-grade inferior spirit body in the ‘Heavenly Spirit Body Spectrum,’ it is still rare in the secular world."

At this moment, Su Yi couldn’t help but look at Qingjin again, somewhat surprised.

In this world, there are many extraordinary spirit bodies, and these individuals often shine far beyond the ordinary.

Powerful ones like the Nine Yang Spirit Body, Five Elements Spirit Body, Sword Bone Spirit Fetus, and Thunder Battle Body are all considered heaven-defying.

Even in the Great Wasteland Nine Provinces, they are rare, appearing once in ten thousand years.

And the woman, whom the young man in the purple robe called "Uncle Qingjin," was a natural Spirit Mist Jade Body!

This kind of spirit body has a body as ethereal and soft as water clouds and a spirit as clear and spiritual as misty aura. Possessing such talent, she is already considered a "little demon" among geniuses.