Chapter 127 The Mysterious Murder (2/2)
Long Tianhao asked with indifference in his voice. At this moment, every bit of his energy was used to combat the enemies, so it was not possible for them to even bother about what was happening back in the tents.
Although the families made up a huge number, they were thankful that there were many guards who helped to guide them, so that they should not take long to retreat.
”It's about time we ourselves start to retreat slowly. This place is too open and it's not ideal if we want to find a place to hide.”
Long Qinghan was stationed at a more strategic and flexible location, therefore he had a better idea of the situation behind him.
”Alright, Qinghan, can you please go and find out when help is arriving?”
Although the imperial guards had the advantage of numbers, their martial art skills were inadequate if they were to be confronted by the highly skilled killers of Peach Blossom Dock.
Fortunately, there were fewer Peach Blossom Dock killers. Otherwise, no matter how many guards there were, they would not be able to defend against the killers.
”Erm.”
For the two blood brothers who were fighting alongside each other, they were able to communicate even by exchanging looks.
Under such circumstances, Long Qinghan leaped up and brushed away the numerous swords and weapons directed at him, dashed outwards and broke the siege.
Long Tianhao and Hu Tianbei could immediately feel the great pressure on them. They gave it their all and was eventually able to defend against the enemies' powerful attacks.
”Are you alright, Third Sister-in-law?”
The familiar voice that sounded familiar made Lin Mengya's heart skip a beat.
Thank goodness Long Qinghan's eyes were astute but controlled, despite being splattered all over with the enemies' blood.
He was apparently not injured at all.
”How is the situation where you came from? Is anyone hurt?”
By now, Lin Mengya was already some distance away from the campground, riding in a horse carriage. The fact that Long Qinghan was able to catch up with her was because of his skill in light footwork.
”Rest assured since Third Elder Brother is such a highly-skilled martial artist, he'll be alright for sure. Moreover, there are Bei and I assisting him! Don't worry, military aid is on its way. When they catch up with you, you will be out of danger.”
After giving his lengthy instructions, Long Qinghan left without further delay.
Fortunately, Long Tianhao was unscathed and it seemed that military aid was not far.
”It's great to know that Prince Yu is safe and in one piece, now you can be at ease, Master.”
Although her maidservants were relieved to learn that Prince Yu was unharmed, Lin Mengya could feel a certain uneasiness that crept up on her like the tendrils of a plant.
It seemed that things would soon be under control.
No matter how highly skilled those enemies were, once the military aid arrived, the killer would be overpowered.
However, what was the real purpose of the Peach Blossom Dock killers? Did they come all this way just to fight a losing battle?
”Ah--- Master!”
Suddenly, a shriek of dismal echoed from outside the carriage. Lin Mengya looked out and saw that a horse carriage ahead of them had come to a stop.
The cry of dismal was precisely coming out of that horse carriage.
”Let's go and have a look at what had happened.”
Lin Mengya sent some men to investigate the matter and they returned shortly afterwards.
”Princess, the horse carriage belongs to the family of the Assistant Minister Zhong of the Ministry of Appointment. I heard from the people that Lord Zhong was chatting casually with his wife just now, and the next moment, his head was mysteriously separated from his body.”
”What? How was that even possible?”
Lin Mengya knitted her brows into a frown, while her four maidservants were deeply shocked.
They, including Baisu, who was a skilled martial artist, did not hear any fighting whatsoever.
It was an appalling thing for the head of a person to be suddenly separated from his body.
”All of us have to be on high alerts and strengthen our preparedness. Baisu, follow me to have a look.”
”Yes, Master.”
The usually strange method employed by the killers was like a dark cloud that shrouded Lin Mengya's heart.
Strangely, she was following right behind Lord Zhang. How did she miss his bizarre death?
Lord Zhang's family members were trembling with fear as they looked at his dead body in the horse carriage.
The guards were like birds that had been startled by the mere twang of a bow. They exchanged wary looks. They were deeply fearful of becoming the next unfortunate casualty.
”Mrs. Zhong, this is Princess Yu. She has come specially to pay you a visit.”
Baisu had witnessed such bloody scenes numerous times so much so that she was not alarmed by the bloody sight.
”Sob, Master--- Master---”
Mrs. Zhong was hiding by the corner of the wall, crying, but she could not bring herself to go near her husband to retrieve his body.
Lin Mengya, on the other hand, went up to the corpse without trepidation.
The horse carriage belonging to the Zhong family was spacious on the inside and its floor was overlaid with bamboo.
However, a big patch of blood had stained the greenish-yellow bamboo flooring.
Old Master Zhong was a medium built man. By reasoning, he must be quite strong. How on earth did he die without any struggle?
His decapitated body was lying prone on the floor of the horse carriage, while his head had rolled to a corner.
Lin Mengya studied the cross-section of his neck and the cut appeared smooth and clean. She did not suppose even the sharpest steel sword would be able to achieve such a clean-cut effect.
”Mrs. Zhong, did anything unusual happened just before your husband died?”
Lin Mengya's gentle voice had a comforting effect on the bereaved.
She sat in front of Mrs. Zhong and gently stroked Mrs. Zhong's arm with her small hands.