This is definitely a very experienced assassin.
If he aimed his first sword directly at Cui Yuanyang, Zhao Changhe, who was ready to strike next to him, would be able to chop off his head with one strike.
But he pretended to attack Zhao Changhe first. When the two sides clashed, Zhao Changhe's center of gravity naturally moved backwards, and the knife was also buried in the back to protect his own vitals. However, the assassin had already used the force to stab Cui Yuanyang. Zhao Changhe was not very experienced after all. If he had been a little slower in thinking and adjusting his moves, Cui Yuanyang would have been dead on the spot.
Zhao Changhe indeed did not have time to adjust his center of gravity. However, what no one expected was that at the same time as the assassin's sword turned, a sharp pebble popped out from Zhao Changhe's left hand, as if the assassin turned around and let Zhao Changhe hit his back. With a "pop" sound, it hit Zhao Changhe's shoulder.
The assassin's arms went numb and he couldn't even hold the sword steadily. But Cui Yuanyang was not a fool who had no power to resist. Seeing this, he used a flash of light to swing the assassin's limp sword away and pierced the assassin's throat.
"..." The assassin died in the hands of the little white rabbit with tears in his eyes, and he didn't even understand why he died.
Of course it was Wu De who was being scolded by even Yue Hongling. He was slashing wildly with his sword while secretly flicking stones while retreating his center of gravity. This was originally Zhao Changhe's own underhanded trick to use against the enemy, but who knew that the assassin just turned around and it was like a gift.
The young man in black who was watching couldn't help but twitch his lips.
Zhao Changhe secretly felt lucky and broke out in a cold sweat, but he didn't dare to relax at all and stared at the hand of the young man in black.
The young man in black shook his head and finally moved.
The sword flashed, but it didn't stab towards Zhao Changhe and Cui Yuanyang. The few remaining members of the Cui family screamed and fell down at the same time.
Heavy rain poured down from the hole in the roof, washing the blood off the ground. The originally empty and quiet ruined temple was now littered with corpses.
Cui Yuanyang still had tears on her face. She carefully hid behind Zhao Changhe and looked at the young man in black with half of her head. Not to mention her, even Zhao Changhe couldn't figure out where this man came from or what he was thinking.
The young man in black sheathed his sword and finally spoke: "Although these people are not surnamed Cui, they can indeed be considered members of the Cui family. Miss Cui knows the connection better than I do."
Cui Yuanyang bit his lower lip and didn't answer.
The man suddenly laughed: "Those who say first come, first served and don't disturb others are vulgar bandits. Those who say this place is reserved and chase people away are famous and prominent families. Ha... hahahahaha..."
He laughed so hard that his voice almost shook the roof tiles.
Cui Yuanyang tugged at the corner of Zhao Changhe's clothes pitifully, his head almost buried in his armpits.
Zhao Changhe finally asked: "I dare not ask you, Your Excellency..."
The man's laughter slowly stopped, and his expression returned to his calm demeanor: "Han Wubing."
People who can introduce themselves so simply are usually very famous. Now when Zhao Changhe goes out and directly says his name, others will know who he is. After all, it is impossible for people in this world not to have read the book on troubled times. If you have read it once, you will be famous all over the world, even if you are only an idiot.
This person dares to introduce himself like this without being afraid of being laughed at, so he is obviously at the same level.
Han Wubing, the 87th level of Hidden Dragon, is slightly higher than Zhao Changhe. His cultivation is also higher, he is at the fourth level of Xuanguan.
Occupation... Bounty Hunter.
In fact, the book "The Book of Troubled Times" did not list all the names in a general list, but someone would record every time it flashed, and all the lists were compiled into a book and sold out. Then, every time the list changed, it would be welcomed by these unscrupulous businessmen, because they could sell a new version.
Zhao Changhe didn't know why he had to spend money when he could compile the list himself. He was also a spender, after all, he hadn't looked at the previous issues.
"It turns out to be Brother Han." Zhao Changhe bowed and said, "I am Zhao Changhe."
"I know. I knew it before you even walked in. After all, I've seen your portrait so many times."
Han Wubing only said this much, but everyone knew there was more to say.
He is a bounty hunter. What is his intention by knowing the portrait of the wanted criminal so well
Cui Yuanyang became nervous again. He sensibly stopped holding on to the corner of Zhao Changhe's clothes and took a half step back, fearing that it would affect his performance.
Han Wubing's eyes fell on Cui Yuanyang's face. Zhao Changhe calmly stepped aside and blocked Cui Yuanyang tightly, not even showing him a piece of his clothes. Han Wubing sighed: "Miss Cui has a reward, but Han will not kill this kind of person... There is no need to be so nervous."
Zhao Changhe said calmly: "So it's me you want to kill?"
"Everyone thinks Han is a bounty hunter. This is a misunderstanding. Books about troubled times don't mention people's occupations. This is the book's own private information... It's simply because Han has received various wanted bounties, both from the black and white worlds."
"So this isn't a bounty hunter?"
"Han travels around the world just to test his sword. But he doesn't steal or rob, so where does the money come from? Most of the bounties are for underworld villains or gangster revenge. Looking for these people can not only test his sword, but also maintain the needs of traveling around the world, that's all. If you must say that he is a bounty hunter, he can be considered... but the priority is different."
Zhao Changhe twitched his lips. It seemed that he was a natural match. Their rankings were similar, and their strength was slightly lower than his. Wasn't he a natural sword tester? Then the government wanted him. He was definitely a scum of the world. As for the money, the Demon Cult would give him a huge bonus of one thousand taels of gold...
Knowing what Zhao Changhe was thinking, Han Wubing said calmly: "Han came here specifically to find you, but I didn't expect to meet you halfway... Your swordsmanship is very good, the best among the opponents of the same level of cultivation I have seen. I really want to have a good fight with you, but not now."
"Why? Because I said first come, first served, so as not to disturb you?"
Han Wubing's eyes fell behind Zhao Changhe again, and his indifferent eyes softened: "Because of that sentence 'compensate for the martial arts world in my heart'... A person like Miss Cui should not fall into the hands of a villain. I hope you can send her back safely. Then I will challenge you to a fight again. Do you dare to accept it?"
Zhao Changhe found it interesting.
He, Zhao Changhe, Yue Hongling, Cui Yuanyang, and Han Wubing in front of him, all have a world of martial arts in their hearts, and the world of martial arts in everyone's hearts may be the same thing, or at least similar.
He clasped his fists and saluted: "That's what I want. Brother Han can make an appointment at a place, and Zhao will definitely attend."
"About a thousand miles southeast of Qinghe, there is a lake called Gujian Lake. I just happened to be going there for something. Brother Zhao, this trip will be around the beginning of summer, right?"
"Can."
"Then let's go to the beginning of summer, by the Ancient Sword Lake." Han Wubing clasped his fists and bowed, without saying anything more, turned around and left.
Cui Yuanyang just poked his head out from behind Zhao Changhe at this time: "The legend about the sword in Ancient Sword Lake is probably fake. My family has sent people to investigate many times, but nothing has been found."
Han Wubing kept walking: "I know. This trip is just for Qingming Festival, but I just want to pay respect to my old friend."
"Who offered a bounty for my life?"
"I don't know, but the reward is quite high... I'm sorry, but this is not the world of martial arts that the girl has in mind."
The voice faded away and the person was gone.
Zhao Changhe turned around and picked out Cui Yuanyang, saying with a smile: "This guy seems to be a man of few words. He said a lot today, just for you. He is really loved by everyone."
Cui Yuanyang said nothing, staring at the corpse on the ground in a daze.
Zhao Changhe put back the rabbit hat that had fallen off during the battle and said softly, "Don't think too much. It's dirty here. Let's go somewhere else."
Cui Yuanyang whispered: “I didn’t expect that this time you, me, Han Wubing, this unknown assassin, and the Cui family met on all four sides, and the lowest level turned out to be the Cui family.”
Zhao Changhe rubbed her head: "It has nothing to do with you."
Cui Yuanyang tilted his head to look at him: "You have suddenly become much gentler, is it because I just encountered an assassination and you are comforting me, or is it because of what I just said?"
Zhao Changhe smiled and didn't answer.
Cui Yuanyang understood, and suddenly smiled brightly: "But you have already compensated me for the Jianghu that I wanted."
Thanks to Beat the Seal, Saint Fairy Qitian, Master Shark, and Black Ice Alliance~ Muah~
(End of this chapter)