Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: Chapter 570: Deadly Attack (2/2)

Encouraged by those words, which concerned their very lives, the soldiers charged at Liu Xiu with bloodlust, each one eager to claim his life.

“Damn it, if you want my life, let’s see if you have the ability. Let’s find out whether you kill me first or I slaughter you!” Liu Xiu, either enraged by the words or something else, cursed—a rare outburst, seemingly provoked by the disregard for his life.

“Liu Xiu, the rebel, stop being delusional! Watch as we take your life and return with your head to claim our rewards!”

The local general said no more, choosing instead to let his sword do the talking.

Liu Xiu was no pushover. Apart from having many bodyguards and Soldier protecting him, he was also skilled with both pen and sword. Joining the desperate fray, he swiftly reaped two more lives with his blade.

“My Lord, be careful!” Han Yu, without any hesitation, guarded Liu Xiu’s side, assuming a strategic position to prepare for the battle ahead.

Seeing Han Yu’s protective stance, similar to his reactions when they faced pursuers these past days, Liu Xiu felt a surge of gratitude and relief.

“Rest assured, Xiu Qi. You face the enemy; don’t worry about me. I, Liu Xiu, am not some frail scholar without the strength to truss a chicken. I can handle these soldiers’ assassination attempts!” As Liu Xiu spoke, his sword danced, quickly claiming two more lives,

“Alright, Uncle Wen, be careful. Swords and sabers are blind, make sure to protect yourself. I’ll handle things here.” Seeing the importance the court placed on Liu Xiu to send so many after him, Han Yu had his own calculations, but the immediate problem still required a solution.

“Don’t worry, I…” Liu Xiu, full of confidence, felt relatively at ease despite the large number of pursuers. With no significant figure among them and Han Yu by his side, he felt secure. However, before he could finish his thought, a flash of a sword aimed at him from behind. Liu Xiu, preoccupied with his current adversaries, hadn’t noticed the impending danger.

Seeing the sword light closing in on Liu Xiu, it looked to be the work of an expert Assassin capable of lying in wait within their ranks, waiting for the opportunity to deliver a deadly strike.

Though Han Yu’s hands were busy fighting, he kept a close watch on Liu Xiu’s situation. Spotting the threat, he shouted a warning to Liu Xiu, and before Liu Xiu could react, quickly moved to intercept the lethal attack.

Liu Xiu hadn’t fully processed Han Yu’s cry of “Careful, there’s an Assassin behind you!” and spun around instinctively.