Seeing this scene, Liu Yue was shocked at first, and then he began to gloat, "It's what he deserves! The hypocritical and despicable Song has brought about his own death due to the wrath of heaven and people. It's refreshing."
On the other side, Song Ruiyang had been practicing martial arts for many years and had quick reactions. After the initial shock, he quickly realized that the man had no accomplices. At the same time, he adjusted his breathing and got ready, waiting for the assassin to arrive so that he could have a good fight.
Zhou Zhiyuan was already pale with fear, and he stepped back in fear instinctively. The other person was also frightened to the point of being unable to move, leaving the girl standing there stiffly with no one to take care of her.
In a flash, the swordsman had already entered the group of people, and he swung his sword down towards the little girl! !
Song Ruiyang, who was closest to the person, was stunned. His prepared momentum weakened by three points with this moment of daze. Zhou Zhiyuan and the other man also opened their mouths and pointed ahead, unable to speak. Only their eyes revealed deep fear and despair.
The little girl, who was so frightened that she couldn't move, suddenly came to her senses and started screaming with her hands covering her head, closing her eyes, the shrillness of her screams was unbearable to hear.
Song Ruiyang immediately rushed forward, jumped high and kicked the swordsman, but it was still a little too late. Only the strong wind he created brushed the corner of the man's clothes.
The Prince of Liang was furious that he failed to kill the villain with one strike, so he quickly changed his tactics and prepared to fight again, hoping to make a final stand before the blade could hit the girl.
Before Song Ruiyang's fists and feet could reach the target, a slender figure swept the girl away from the white knife light at lightning speed and retreated into the inn.
The force of the sword could not be retracted and it rushed straight to the ground, hitting the thick bluestone slab with a loud bang. Song Ruiyang, who was standing closest, could even see the sparks in broad daylight.
The sudden incident had already alarmed the people in the inn, and several strong servants rushed out, trying to capture the murderer.
The man who had just been talking to Zhou Zhiyuan wailed and stumbled towards the little girl, hugged her in his arms and started crying without caring about his appearance.
Seeing that they were outnumbered, the murderer showed no desire to fight. He just raised his knife and injured the servant who was in the front to scare them. Then, with extremely clever and strange movements, he disappeared in the crowd in a few leaps.
Zhou Zhiyuan also stood up tremblingly, and walked to Song Ruiyang with all his might. With a pale face, he asked him attentively if he was injured.
Song Ruiyang shook his head solemnly to indicate that he was fine, but his eyes searched around for the lightning-fast figure.
At this time, the man handed the little girl to the maid, wiped his tears and came over here, bowing to Song Ruiyang to express his gratitude.
Seeing this, Zhou Zhiyuan hurriedly whispered in his ear, "Boss Hu, this is the Crown Prince of Liang."
Hu Qingyun suddenly raised his head, opened his eyes wide, and knelt down in front of Song Ruiyang.
He said earnestly, "Hu Qingyun thanks the prince for his grace! Last time my daughter fell into the water, the prince saved her, but I never got to see you in person to thank you. Now the prince has saved my daughter again, I really don't know how to express my gratitude!"
Hu Qingyun, the most prominent businessman in the Zhou Dynasty, kowtowed to Song Ruiyang in public in the capital of Liang State.
Song Ruiyang asked Xiao Luzi to help Hu Qingyun up, but he did not acknowledge the credit.
"Boss Hu, you are too polite. Last time my daughter fell into the water, I,... and a brave passerby from my Liang country worked together to save her. As for today's crisis, I was unable to save the young lady, but another brave man lent a hand to ensure the safety of my daughter. Speaking of which, it is my Liang country's fault that my daughter suffered such an accident on its territory. I am ashamed!"
(End of this chapter)