12dz Chapter 616 The Big Fish Appears
Chapter 616 The Big Fish Appears
The thermite reaction produced a blinding light, which quickly attracted the attention of the jailers, who were rushing towards them menacingly.
Xia Linglong lay on Lin Ping's back, hugging his neck tightly, unable to figure out what Lin Ping was going to do.
In her opinion, Lin Ping was a complete novice in martial arts, and forcing his way into the imperial prison was tantamount to courting death.
"I'll hold them off, you take the opportunity to escape," Xia Linglong said, struggling against Lin Ping's back.
Lin Ping has committed a capital offense, and she is unsure of the king's thoughts; it is entirely possible that Lin Ping will be eliminated.
Now that the prison doors are open, we should fight with all our might; it's better than sitting and waiting to die.
"Tomboy, what are you trying to do? Don't forget your identity. As a princess of the Wu Kingdom, how dare you help spies from another country?" Lin Ping said with a self-deprecating tone.
Xia Linglong lowered her head and remained silent, unsure how to refute.
Lin Ping was indeed imprisoned for stealing the defense map. As a princess, she should be the one to arrest Lin Ping.
"I don't believe you're a spy from another country," Xia Linglong pouted and said firmly.
As dozens of Imperial Guards rapidly approached, all brandishing their willow-leaf scimitars, Xia Linglong was extremely anxious, yet she could not break free from those powerful hands.
"Where are you touching?" Xia Linglong said angrily.
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just afraid you'll fall. We're about to accelerate!" Lin Ping blushed and stammered in explanation.
"Speed up? You're really underestimating the Embroidered Uniform Guard!" Xia Linglong shouted a reminder.
After all, she came from the Embroidered Uniform Guard and knew that there were many hidden talents within the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and several of them were more powerful than her.
"They think they can stop me?" Lin Ping said dismissively, frantically channeling energy into the soles of his feet.
"We're about to take off, hurry up!" Lin Ping emphasized again.
"If the General insists on fleeing, don't blame us for being impolite," the Vice Commissioner of the Northern Garrison said, neither humble nor arrogant.
Lin Ping didn't even glance at him. He pushed off the ground with his toes and flashed past dozens of Imperial Guards like lightning, not forgetting to pat them on the buttocks.
"Good elasticity, keep it up. Hey kid, yours's a bit shriveled, remember to eat more meat." Lin Ping smiled faintly, then quickly disappeared into the night with Xia Linglong on his back.
The Imperial Guards stood frozen in place, completely oblivious to Lin Ping's actions.
When I heard the last sentence, I realized that I had been patted on the butt, and it felt good.
"Chase them! Chase them all!" the Vice Commissioner of the Northern Garrison Command said belatedly.
However, they did not know the direction Lin Ping had fled in, so how could they catch up with him?
Xia Linglong's heart nearly jumped out of her throat; she was utterly stunned by Lin Ping's speed.
"How can you be so fast? You're completely different from before," Xia Linglong asked curiously.
"You can think I've been hiding my strength, or you can think I'm a martial arts genius who mastered unparalleled skills in just two months," Lin Ping shamelessly replied, definitely the kind of person who would lay eggs even if you didn't provide a proper nest.
Xia Linglong turned her head away, not wanting to talk to him, but her mouth and nose were right next to Lin Ping's ear. Her heart was pounding faster and faster. She had to change the subject, otherwise she would definitely blush.
"Where are we going? You'd better escape from Yingtian Prefecture and never come back." Xia Linglong said this with a conflicted and heartbroken expression.
She still had feelings for Lin Ping, so how could she want him to leave? But if Lin Ping didn't leave, he would face the danger of being beheaded.
After weighing the options, Xia Linglong decided to let Lin Ping leave.
"Escape? Why should I escape? I haven't committed any crime. I'll take you to see a good show!" Lin Ping smiled mysteriously and headed towards the imperial city.
This is a vital area of the Wu Kingdom, where most of the court officials reside, and it is heavily guarded.
For Lin Ping now, why would he worry about a few ordinary guards? Even if they passed right in front of him, they wouldn't be able to tell what Lin Ping looked like.
When the speed is extremely fast, it cannot be distinguished by the naked eye.
"The Ministry of War's residence? What are we doing here? Just because Wu Tiancheng disagreed with you in court, you want to assassinate him?" Xia Linglong had already left Lin Ping's back and unconsciously took two steps back.
She felt that the man in front of her was somewhat unfamiliar, that he had indiscriminately killed innocent people for his own selfish desires.
"Tomboy, do you think you're Sherlock Holmes or Conan? Or maybe you've lost your mind? Stop making wild guesses, okay? Can't you just sit here and watch the show?" Lin Ping said sarcastically.
Xia Linglong also realized she had misunderstood Lin Ping, and suddenly became unusually obedient, squatting down in front of Lin Ping at just the right height, making the scene somewhat inappropriate for children.
"You should stand up, I'm afraid the police will take you away." Lin Ping also felt that the situation was a bit off, and said helplessly.
"You're the one who made me squat down, and you're the one who made me stand up. Don't you even respect me as a princess?" Xia Linglong said angrily.
"Shh! The big fish is about to take the bait!" Lin Ping immediately covered Xia Linglong's cherry-like mouth and hid in a corner, waiting quietly.
Before long, a dark shadow swept across the sky and rushed directly into the residence of the Minister of War.
This person's speed was extremely fast, definitely no less than Lin Ping's.
Xia Linglong's eyes widened, and she didn't dare to breathe.
"Who is he? Why is he going to the Ministry of War's residence?" Out of curiosity, Mo Linglong couldn't help but ask.
"His identity in the court is unknown, but it is certain that he is an undercover agent from the Lotus Palace. This time, he intends to threaten the Minister of War into colluding with him in order to achieve his goal of rebellion," Lin Ping explained.
The big fish has taken the bait, so there's no need for him to keep it a secret from Xia Linglong any longer.
"Who goes outside? Why not take the main road?" Wu Tiancheng said calmly from inside the study.
He was, after all, the Minister of War, and was used to living a life of constant danger. Even when an assassin attacked, he could remain calm.
"In the dead of night, where is there any bright path?" The voice of the man in black was even more chilling than the darkness.
"Since you're here, don't just stand outside." Wu Tiancheng closed a military book and quietly waited for the lattice door to be pushed open.
"Hahaha, as expected of the Minister of War, your courage is astonishing." The man in black laughed heartily.
To remain calm in the face of uninvited guests at the door truly demonstrates remarkable courage.
"Stop beating around the bush and state your purpose." Wu Tiancheng kept his back to the man in black, seemingly uninterested in his identity.
“Lord Wu is indeed straightforward, so how could I beat around the bush? The reason I am being so presumptuous late at night is to help Lord Wu resolve a major concern,” the man in black said calmly.
"Oh? My biggest worry? Tell me about it?" Wu Tiancheng immediately became interested.
“Naturally, it is General Lin Ping. Only by completely eliminating him can your abilities be truly demonstrated,” the man in black continued.
"You want to help me kill Lin Ping?" Wu Tiancheng slowly stood up, finally losing his composure.
If it weren't for Lin Ping's obstruction, the king would have listened to his advice and fought a decisive battle with the Asian Kingdom. Even if he died on the battlefield, he would have no regrets.
“State your terms. I don’t like owing favors.”
The two were conducting a clandestine transaction in the darkness, so dark that even the lights seemed to dim.
"Obey the Lotus Palace! Help the Lotus Palace defeat the imperial court, and after it's done, Lord Wu will be the only Grand General of the Wu Kingdom!" the man in black said coldly.