Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Chapter 571: The Dagger is Poisoned (1/2)

Chapter 584: Chapter 571: The Dagger is Poisoned

Without a trace of them, two lives were already taken.

The others were taken aback to see Chu Jinnian’s grim face under the faint glow of the stars, a chill of fear creeping into their hearts.

In the split moment of their hesitation, Chu Jinnian let out a cold snort. With a swift move of his hand, his sword fell, leaving the remaining men feeling a chill on their necks before they grumbled and collapsed.

“Impressive!” Zhu Shisan’s ruthless look on his face grew heavier upon seeing the scene. “I thought you were just a pampered brat. Never thought your skills were this good. Let’s have a match!”

No sooner had his words fallen than Zhu Shisan swung his broadsword towards Chu Jinnian.

The others who were still able to fight jumped to join Zhu Shisan in lunging at Chu Jinnian. Seeing this, Chu Yunzhao, who had brought several guards, engaged with Zhu Shisan’s subordinates.

Indeed, Zhu Shisan had some power to him. His broadsword was swung so skillfully and fluidly that after a few exchanges with him, Chu Jinnian’s expression became increasingly dark. With another leap, the sword in Chu Jinnian’s hand miraculously split into two, one in each hand, attacking Zhu Shisan relentlessly.

Zhu Shisan was already struggling to keep up. Now faced with Chu Jinnian who was more formidable than ever, particularly the two long swords that emitted a cold glow under the starlight, Zhu Shisan was taken aback. His movements slowed, and the chilling light in Chu Jinnian’s hands had already reached his throat.

Even though Zhu Shisan retreated swiftly, he still felt a burning sensation on his chest, followed by searing pain. Without looking, he knew his skin had already split.

“You are good.” Zhu Shisan grunted, swinging his broadsword again.

Already weakened and now injured, though he tried to maintain his imposing manner, his movements had slowed considerably from before.

Chu Jinnian let out a cold snort, and his two long swords traced lines of wounds all over Zhu Shisan after a few moves.

As blood gushed out and strength drained away, Zhu Shisan was heaving for breath. His broadsword was truncated under Chu Jinnian’s strikes.

There was a muffled moan from Zhou Er, who collapsed stiffly to the ground. On his chest was Jing Zhao’s long sword.

Zhu Shisan saw this, grabbed the broken sword off the ground, and with all his might, charged at Chu Jinnian. Unfortunately, he was met with two glinting swords and was kicked in the chest by Chu Jinnian. He collapsed like a sack of sand, coughed up blood, and fell unconscious.

The situation at Chu Yunzhao’s end was under control too, having subdued the remaining enemies. Seeing Zhu Shisan lying on the ground, he gave a sigh of relief. “Clean up this place. Tied up those who are still alive and watch them closely…”

Before he could finish his instruction, an arrow whistled from the darkness, heading straight for Chu Yunzhao.

Under the starlight, Chu Yunzhao spotted the glint of the arrow and barely managed to dodge it, but his hair was grazed. The arrow shattered his hairpin and embedded in the door behind him.

Everyone was still in shock when two more arrows whistled towards them.

Each one targeted Chu Yunzhao.

“Protect the Fourth Prince!” Chu Jinnian shouted, his heart sinking.

Indeed, was it the inevitable coming towards them?

But he was too far from Chu Yunzhao to block the arrows. He had no choice but to throw his two long swords.

“Clang, clang.” The long swords fell in response to the arrows. Then Jing Zhao and the others formed a tight protective circle around Chu Yunzhao, cautiously retreating step by step.

Then an arrow came for Chu Jinnian, who narrowed his eyes and moved to evade it. The arrow skimmed his cheeks and shoulder, flying past.

But in an instant, the once unconscious Zhu Shisan miraculously got up again and threw a punch at Chu Jinnian.

Chu Jinnian instinctively moved back a step, raising his left arm to block.

Another arrow flew towards him, he had no choice but to dodge that lethal arrow again.

At that moment, a flash of cold light darted from Zhu Shisan’s left hand. In a flash, he stabbed Chu Jinnian.

Chu Jinnian tried to dodge, but it was too late. The sharp dagger had already stabbed into his abdomen.