Chapter 134: Assassinated Again

Ten years ago, when Xu Qingzhou came to the Royal Capital, it was Su Xinyan who took him up Mount Wu Dao, but he didn't gain much at the time.

Now that he was revisiting the old place alone, perhaps he would have a different understanding.

Xu Qingzhou arrived at the foot of Mount Wu Dao, looked up, and walked firmly towards the mountain.

Suddenly.

A figure darted out from the darkness, holding a gray dagger.

Immediately after, Xu Qingzhou felt a bone-chilling coldness suddenly coming from behind him, and the eerie Killing Intent was almost tangible.

"Buzz!!"

Before Xu Qingzhou could react, he felt the Killing Intent had already reached his back.

"Clang!!"

The dagger struck Xu Qingzhou's back, instantly activating the protective jade token.

The protective jade token, which should have blocked an attack from a peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, was pierced through with a single thrust, like a piece of paper meeting a sharp sword.

Xu Qingzhou understood that this dagger was strange; it seemed to have a miraculous effect on the shield activated by the protective jade token.

The other party had come prepared.

Xu Qingzhou reacted instantly.

"This person is definitely an assassin from Hidden Kill!!"

The last time, on the day of Xu Qingzhou's wedding, a Hidden Kill assassin infiltrated the Xu Family to approach and assassinate him, even using a Secret Technique specifically targeting the Soul.

Unfortunately, the other party didn't expect that Xu Qingzhou was immune to all poisons, and neither his Physical Body nor Divine Soul could be poisoned.

Not only did the other party fail the assassination, but they also died in the Xu Family.

After that, Xu Qingzhou stayed in the Xu Family and didn't go out, rarely even leaving his own courtyard, so the Hidden Kill assassins had no chance to approach him.

When he was traveling with Xu Chen, he had also been using disguise to conceal his identity, which the other party didn't know.

Xu Qingzhou had thought they had given up, but he didn't expect them to follow him all the way to the Royal Capital.

At the moment he was most relaxed, with no one around him, they suddenly attacked.

"Clang clang!!"

After the assassin's dagger tore through the shield activated by the protective jade token, it struck Xu Qingzhou's inner armor.

This inner armor was made from the scales of a Nascent Soul Realm demonic beast, making it exceptionally tough. It directly blocked the dagger, preventing it from advancing even an inch further.

"Boom!!"

Xu Qingzhou quickly retreated to create distance, broke through his sealed cultivation Realm, and unleashed a palm strike. He had already mastered the Burning Sky Extinction Hand and used it skillfully.

The power of this palm strike was astonishing; even people dozens of miles away noticed it.

However, the Hidden Kill assassin turned around and instantly disappeared, causing the palm strike to hit empty air.

As professional assassins, they must understand one principle: find the most suitable opportunity, and if the assassination fails, immediately retreat far away and never engage in prolonged combat.

Assassins emphasize surprise and killing in one blow; engaging in prolonged combat with the target is a great taboo.

Xu Qingzhou didn't pursue, because he didn't know what escape technique the assassin used or where he had fled.

"You dog! Attack and run!"

Xu Qingzhou quickly sealed his cultivation Realm again, returning to the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm.

After standing there and waiting for a while, the Royal Capital guards rushed over to inquire about the specific situation. With witnesses confirming it was an assassination attempt and not a brawl, they finished their questions and allowed Xu Qingzhou to leave.

As for their claim to investigate and apprehend the assassin, Xu Qingzhou didn't take it seriously.

Hidden Kill was a major power in the Cang Continent Eastern Region; even the Three Great Dynasties combined wouldn't be enough for them to kill. So, not to mention they couldn't find them, even if they did, they wouldn't dare to utter a single word.

Although this assassination attempt failed again, Xu Qingzhou also lost a protective jade token.

If Xu Qingzhou hadn't had top-tier inner armor for protection, and if the other party hadn't known he was at the Late Stage of the Nascent Soul Realm and hadn't sent a stronger assassin, this time would have been much more perilous.

Originally, Xu Qingzhou had wanted to go up the mountain to try and improve his artistic conception, but now it seemed better not to.

What if the assassin hadn't gone far and followed him up the mountain, suddenly attacking while Xu Qingzhou was comprehending artistic conception? That would be impossible to defend against.

On his way back to his residence, Xu Qingzhou encountered the Sixth Princess's guards, who invited him to her manor.

Xu Qingzhou thought she had something to discuss with him, so he followed the guards to Song Yushu's manor.

Song Yushu said directly, "Daring to assassinate someone within the Royal Capital, this assassin must have a powerful background. You can stay here with me for the next couple of days; it's at least safer than where you're staying."

With her good friend's husband coming to her territory, Song Yushu felt it was very necessary to ensure his safety.

Actually, if Xu Qingzhou went to Yu Tianzhuo, it would be even safer there.

"The Sixth Princess is quite well-informed to know so quickly," Xu Qingzhou replied.

"Just protecting myself," a complex look flashed in Song Yushu's eyes, and she asked, "Do you know who wants to assassinate you?"

"Who else could it be? Of course, it's your good brother," Xu Qingzhou said as if nothing had happened, picking up the teacup in front of him and drinking.

He wasn't mocking Song Yushu; he knew that there was no kinship within the Royal Family, and the relationship between her siblings wasn't good.

"Ninth?" Song Yushu was startled, "Is it because of Yu Shufei?"

Xu Qingzhou thought to himself, Song Yushu's information was indeed well-informed to know about such things.

"It should be him."

Xu Qingzhou played with the teacup in his hand, "He's really gone all out, even hiring an assassin from Hidden Kill."

"Hidden Kill?!" Song Yushu exclaimed in surprise.

Clearly, she also knew about the existence of Hidden Kill.

After a moment of silence, Song Yushu scoffed, "Since he's gone to Hidden Kill, why doesn't he just have them kill the Crown Prince?"

Now it was Xu Qingzhou's turn to be surprised.

Although he knew the Royal Family was ruthless, her saying something like that directly was something Xu Qingzhou hadn't expected.

It was as if neither of them had anything to do with her.

She was also a ruthless person.

"Assassinating the Crown Prince is a bit more difficult and requires an extremely high price. The Ninth Prince definitely wouldn't do that unless absolutely necessary," Xu Qingzhou replied.

Song Yushu's expression was calm.

"It's not about the price; it's that when Father Emperor chooses an heir, he values comprehensive abilities in all aspects. Directly hiring someone to assassinate a competitor won't earn his approval."

"Most importantly, if he were found out, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Xu Qingzhou nodded as if enlightened. Saying it that way made some sense; vying for the throne wasn't as simple as just making competitors disappear.

At this moment, Song Yushu suddenly turned around and asked, "Who do you think would be better to inherit the throne? The Crown Prince, or the Third and Ninth?"

"As for me, of course, I'd be willing for you to inherit the throne," Xu Qingzhou blurted out, looking like he was joking.

After all, Song Yushu was somewhat on his side. If she became the Qi Emperor, it would be better for the Xu Family, Lingyue Sect, and Wanbao Pavilion.

Of course, the premise was that she wouldn't change.

Song Yushu looked at him and revealed a meaningful smile.

Xu Qingzhou was stunned for a moment.

Crap, she wouldn't actually have the idea of vying for the throne and becoming emperor, would she?

How did his casual remark hit her so deeply?