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Now that the Wei assassins were about to surround her, the little girl had given up hope and was completely desperate. She no longer expected to escape again today.
But she didn't want A-Dian to be captured and taken back to Wei-Du again because of her.
In that case, he would face the most severe punishment in the world.
Cai Wenji understood in her heart that these people's goal had always been the hujia (a type of Chinese stringed instrument) in her hands.
If A-Dian were to leave alone, he would be able to completely escape the assassins' pursuit in no time.
Now that things have come to this, she no longer wants to be a burden to A-Dian.
Dian Wei didn't speak, but remained silent, continuing to pour spiritual energy into the energy shield as he carried Cai Wenji on a desperate sprint.
Just then, a sword beam suddenly shot towards Cai Wenji's energy shield without warning. However, it was blocked by an invisible barrier before it even touched the shield, and a strange voice echoed in the night sky.
"A bunch of grown men came and bullied a little girl. Have you people from Weidu always been this shameless?"
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Episode 071: Slaying Lan, the top assassin of Wei! Adopting Cai Wenji?
Jiang Che arrived under the moonlight, initially appearing a thousand feet away, but in the next instant he stood directly in front of Cai Wenji and Dian Wei.
Clad in white like snow, with flowing black hair, holding the Jinghong Sword, and possessing a cold and stern expression, he exuded the aura of a Golden Core cultivator.
"Who is your Excellency?"
"Cai Wenji and Dian Wei are people personally ordered to be captured by Cao Cao, the lord of Wei..."
"I also advise you not to meddle in other people's business..."
Sensing Jiang Che's powerful aura, one of the assassins emerged from the darkness, cupped his hands, and spoke in a hoarse, low, and somewhat grating voice.
The white-clad youth before them was clearly extraordinary. He had now completely left the Three Kingdoms and arrived in the Heluo Tang Dynasty, not far from Chang'an.
To avoid any complications, he didn't want to get entangled with the young man in front of him, so he directly invoked Cao Cao's name, hoping to intimidate him.
As the ruler of Wei, Cao Cao controlled the northern part of Wei, which was divided into three parts. He was a man of considerable cultivation, and his reputation was quite effective, enough to intimidate ordinary Golden Core cultivators.
"Whom Cao Cao wants to capture?"
"Unfortunately, this is not one of the Three Kingdoms, nor is it the capital of Wei. His words are not an imperial edict!"
Jiang Che wore a mocking smile, his tone somewhat disdainful.
He glanced back at Dian Wei to make sure he was alright before speaking.
"Protect her well..."
After saying that, Jiang Che moved swiftly, taking the initiative and directly attacking the assassin who had spoken!
Jiang Che moved with lightning speed and agility. With a swift movement, his sword flashed, and the assassin was instantly decapitated.
The sword light flashed across the night, then vanished in an instant.
"Go together!"
The assassin leading the group frowned, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. Holding his twin blades, he gave an order to his companions and then instantly engaged Jiang Che in combat.
Although the young man in front of him was quite skilled, he was also at the early stage of the Golden Core realm and had many colleagues to help him, so there was nothing to be afraid of.
If they return empty-handed, they will face certain death back in Wei capital, and Cao Cao will not let them go.
After receiving instructions, a group of black-clad assassins did not hesitate at all. Their figures suddenly soared into the air and attacked Jiang Che from all directions!
The sword light 15 fell like a light drizzle, continuous and relentless, its cold gleam spreading far and wide, its momentum immense.
Sword light came from all directions, forming a strange sword array. Dark runes appeared in the sword array, and demonic flames surged, threatening to devour everything.
Faced with the attack and encirclement of a group of people, Jiang Che appeared to be in complete control and not flustered at all. He kept wielding his Jinghong Sword and used the Western Chu Sword Song to defeat them one by one.
"Boom!"
The silvery-white sword energy swept across the sky, carrying an incomparably domineering and chilling aura.
After several loud explosions, a group of black-clad assassins fell into the forest and died.
The aftershocks of the explosion spread outwards, leaving human-shaped craters in the ground. The earth trembled violently, and trees within a ten-mile radius were snapped in half, raising clouds of dust.
Cai Wenji was protected by Dian Wei and was unharmed, sitting safely inside the energy shield.
"A-Dian, is he your friend?"
Cai Wenji glanced at the group of lifeless black-clad assassins not far away, then looked up at the two still fighting fiercely a hundred feet in the sky. A hint of doubt appeared on her fair face as she blinked her adorable big eyes and asked.
Cai Wenji was only four or five years old. She was very cute, with a delicate, fair, soft, and chubby face. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she had a bit of baby fat. Her eyes were bright and lively, and her short, emerald-green hair was a little messy, making her look like an elf girl.
Such an adorable little girl would surely inspire a feeling of doting affection in anyone who saw her.
"no……"
Dian Wei shook his head, his voice deep, and looked up at the two people fighting in mid-air.
Although he really wanted to help the young man in white who had rescued him and Cai Wenji, he was already seriously injured, and rushing forward would only make things worse.
"I hope this handsome older brother won't get into trouble..."
"We must defeat that bad guy!"
Cai Wenji closed her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and clasped her hands together, beginning to pray for Jiang Che in her heart.
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Jiang Che stood against the wind, swung his sword, and the sword light manifested, heading straight for the black-clad assassin's face!
With a single sword strike, the winds and clouds shift.
Jiang Che left almost no room for restraint in this sword strike, pouring in the immense power of his golden core, making it unstoppable!
The sword energy shone with dazzling golden light, so brilliant and dazzling that it was impossible to look directly at it, displaying divine might.
The black-clad assassin's eyes narrowed, and he brandished his twin blades, attempting to use his skills to block the attack. However, the sword energy arrived in the blink of an eye, giving him no time whatsoever.
"Boom!"
The explosion rang out, and the figure in black was suddenly blasted back more than a hundred feet, kneeling on one knee in the void. His face was pale, the veins on his forehead were bulging, he was covered in sweat, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. He had obviously suffered internal injuries.
The assassin in black looked at the young man not far away with great apprehension. He had indeed been somewhat careless and had never expected that this swordsman who had suddenly appeared would be so strong.
The men he brought couldn't last three moves against this young man, and even he himself was no match for him.
"Lan..."
Jiang Che stood with his sword in hand, glanced at the black-clad assassin with an inscrutable expression, and directly stated his name.
Yes, Jiang Che recognized the assassin's identity from the very beginning. It was none other than Lan, the number one assassin in Wei capital, whom Cao Cao had carefully trained!
Although Lan is also blessed with destiny and fortune, his innate supernatural abilities have not yet awakened; he is merely a Golden Core assassin skilled in stealth and assassination.
His combat ability is not particularly strong, only on par with ordinary Golden Core cultivators; what makes him powerful is his endless array of assassination techniques.
Jiang Che possesses numerous wondrous techniques and supernatural abilities, as well as powerful trump cards like the Taiyi Sword Technique that he hasn't yet used. It certainly wouldn't be difficult for him to brutally kill this guy.
Originally, he had no grudge against Lan, but now that they had become enemies because of Cai Wenji, Jiang Che naturally wouldn't let Lan leave. He didn't want to be directly targeted by such a hidden assassin.
Mercy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself!
Chopping the grass does not remove the roots, but the spring breeze blows and regenerates.
Having been here for two months, Jiang Che had long since adapted to the survival rules of this world, and naturally showed no mercy when it came to killing.
"Who are you?"
Lan frowned, shocked and confused.
His name was extremely secret even in the capital of Wei. Apart from a few people such as Xiahou Dun, Sima Yi, and Cao Cao, no one else knew him. They only knew his code name.
Therefore, Lan was naturally shocked to see that the young man in white could directly say her name.
Could it be that the other party is also from Weidu?
Was he a backup plan sent by Cao Cao, specifically sent to ambush and kill me?
In that instant, Lan's thoughts raced, conjuring up a myriad of possibilities.
"You don't need to know my name, all you need to know is that I'm the one who will take your life!"
Jiang Che didn't waste any more words with Lan. Holding the Jinghong Sword, he directly unleashed one of the killing moves from the Taiyi Sword Technique and attacked Lan!
The Taiyi Gengjin sword energy burst forth from the Jinghong sword, its sword light piercing the sky and sweeping across the surrounding world, poised to strike!
In that instant, the sky was filled with turbulent winds and clouds, yin and yang were reversed, gales raged, dark clouds gathered, thunder roared, lightning flashed, the bright moon hid in the clouds, the wind and clouds were unpredictable, and boundless darkness directly enveloped the void within a radius of a hundred miles!
The Taiyi Gengjin sword energy hurtled towards Lan with overwhelming force, carrying immense and unparalleled power!
The Taiyi sword energy stretched across the sky, piercing the darkness, dazzling and brilliant, like the most brilliant star in the vast night.
Locked in by the Taiyi Gengjin sword energy, Lan's hair stood on end, and his fear was magnified countless times. He wanted to move to escape, but he was firmly locked in by the Taiyi sword energy, and his body and even his soul could not move an inch!
Lan's eyes widened, and for a moment she forgot to resist, just watching helplessly as the Taiyi Gengjin sword energy continued to approach her.
That moment felt like an eternity to him.
As death approached, scenes from the first half of Lan's short life began to surface in his mind, one after another flashing through his consciousness.
Murder, murder, murder, murder...
Chosen by Cao Cao from a young age and brought back to the Wei capital for training, he did not know his own name, nor did he know what friendship, love, or family were. He was like a killing machine, tirelessly clearing away all obstacles in Cao Cao's path.
His heart had long since become numb, and he was no longer interested in anything except orders.
I thought this kind of life would continue forever...
As the memory ended, Lan's body and even his soul vanished into the void, his spirit and soul annihilated. The evening breeze swept across his face, carrying away the last trace of proof that he had ever existed.
After strangling Lan, the Taiyi sword energy automatically turned back, instantly obliterating the corpses of more than a dozen black-clad assassins, leaving not even ashes behind.
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After a long while, the dust settled, and the chaotic celestial phenomena within a radius of a hundred miles gradually returned to normal. The bright moon reappeared, and its pure light bathed the earth, dispelling the darkness and bringing clear light back to this world.
Jiang Che sheathed his Jinghong Sword and walked slowly to Dian Wei and Cai Wenji, his expression inscrutable.
His reason for taking action was simple: he simply couldn't stand seeing these assassins chasing after Cai Wenji, a little girl.
What do cultivators cultivate?