The Youngest Prince of the Zhou Family - Chapter 49

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Youngest Master of the Zhu Family (49)

 

Assassin

 

Assassin.

 

Mu Ying and I quickly pursued the assassin.

 

His Light Body Technique was so advanced that we could hardly close the distance.

 

Finally, when we reached a deserted street, the assassin suddenly turned around.

 

Clang!

 

When Mu Ying thrust his sword at him, sparks flew and the assassin’s body was pushed back frantically.

 

“Get back!”

 

At that sight, I urgently shouted.

 

The assassin blocked Mu Ying’s sword while simultaneously drawing a hidden weapon with his other hand and striking toward Mu Ying’s heart.

 

“Urgh!”

 

Mu Ying hastily pulled his body away, barely managing to avoid a fatal wound.

 

However, the front of his martial robes was torn, and blood traces were slightly visible through the gap.

 

“…Who are you?”

 

I quickly blocked his escape route.

 

The assassin glanced at me sideways and smiled coldly.

 

“Woo Jin of the Zhu Family. Is that right?”

 

“…Yes. Who are you?”

 

“Someone who will kill you. That’s all. What use is knowing my name?”

 

But I told you mine?

 

The assassin said only what he wanted to say and then charged at me.

 

The assassin’s sword drew countless variations, dazzling the eyes.

 

It was a flashy sword style containing the typical mysteries of illusion swords.

 

“Ha, too flashy for an assassin’s sword, isn’t it?”

 

Of course, I wasn’t one to fall for such tricks.

 

Black King Assault Body.

 

After dodging all of his sword strikes, I dove straight into his embrace.

 

The main purpose of illusion swords is to capture attention by mixing countless variations.

 

That meant there was no way proper force could be contained in all those feints, which in turn meant I just needed to roughly take the hits.

 

Slash!

 

Blood spurted slightly from my shoulder blade.

 

But I paid no heed and pushed my body even deeper.

 

With simple footwork, the distance closed to within arm’s reach.

 

Just as I was about to grab his collar.

 

Flash!

 

A burst of light erupted before my eyes.

 

A dagger striking upward, grazing my chin.

 

He was someone who could freely handle both hands.

 

If I hadn’t quickly pulled back my chin, my face would have been pierced through.

 

“Quick. You’re better than you look.”

 

The assassin’s voice was chillingly low.

 

As if he hadn’t spoken for a long time.

 

Clang!

 

At the same time, Mu Ying struck with his sword.

 

The Explosive Thunder Thirteen Sword Technique, one of the basic sword techniques of noble families, unfolded in succession.

 

The assassin deflected all the sword strikes, then successfully created distance by performing a somersault in the air.

 

“…”

 

I watched his movements carefully.

 

‘That bastard, I know him?’

 

In my previous life, I had encountered countless assassins.

 

Assassins who became pawns of the Demonic Cult had assassinated countless masters of the righteous sects.

 

And I was included among them.

 

‘Who was it?’

 

Of all times, in such an important situation like this, I couldn’t properly remember who he was.

 

“You, are you a minion of the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord?”

 

“…”

 

“No wait, should I call him the Four-Eyed Demon Prince?”

 

At my words, the assassin’s expression hardened.

 

Four-Eyed Demon Prince.

 

This was a name only used within the Demonic Cult.

 

Since I knew it, his mind seemed to become somewhat complicated.

 

Thud!

 

When he didn’t answer, I immediately stepped forward.

 

After quickly circulating my full internal energy through a Great Circulation, I wrapped myself in abundant Internal Energy.

 

Then I awakened my Dragon Heaven True Energy.

 

Rumble!

 

Like a dragon that had been sleeping for ages awakening and stretching.

 

The magnificent flow of internal energy covered the surrounding atmosphere with Demonic Energy.

 

Flinch.

 

The assassin’s brow furrowed as he felt the Demonic Energy.

 

He wore a face covering, so I couldn’t see underneath, but from his reaction alone I could clearly predict what expression he was making.

 

“Won’t you speak?”

 

Whoosh!

 

I charged straight at him.

 

Rather than Strong Wind Locks Moon, I approached him leisurely with Azure Flow Divine Steps.

 

I had absolutely no intention of letting this assassin go.

 

Clang! Bang!

 

I increased the speed of my fists.

 

Each time, the assassin also neutralized most of my martial techniques by either twisting his sword to block my fists or dodging them.

 

“Can’t be helped.”

 

The assassin pulled his face covering up further and assumed a basic stance.

 

The moment I saw that posture, I immediately discerned his identity.

 

“Day-Moon Twin Killers.”

 

Seeing how he freely handled both hands, he was definitely Il Sal.

 

“Ha, I think I understand why our lord commanded me to bring your head. You’re dangerous.”

 

“Right, so it is the Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord.”

 

That bastard must have been quite urgent.

 

To send an assassin to this extent.

 

Or perhaps it was a kind of strategy to buy time to escape.

 

“By the way, Wol Sal. Where is your younger brother?”

 

Originally, the two always moved together.

 

But no matter where I looked now, I couldn’t sense another assassin’s presence.

 

“I alone am sufficient for you.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

Whoosh! Whiiiish!

 

I immediately used Strong Wind Locks Moon.

 

A blade wind whirled, and I grabbed Il Sal’s wrist and twisted it.

 

The moment he was caught, the essence of Black King Assault Body that immediately inflicted fatal wounds burst forth.

 

Crack!

 

Black King Assault Body Third Technique, Killing Intent Strike.

 

But that wasn’t the end.

 

“Huu.”

 

Having reached the peak realm, I could finally use it.

 

” .”

 

A technique that releases a kind of energy wave.

 

This is a technique that can only be used after reaching the peak realm.

 

Not just because of the amount of internal energy, but because the very concept of shooting energy outward requires a considerable level.

 

Of course, that didn’t apply to me at all.

 

“Kugh.”

 

Il Sal was pushed back helplessly.

 

“Bring him, your younger brother.”

 

Those bastards could never catch me alone from the start.

 

Wol Sal’s skills are far superior to his older brother Il Sal.

 

Knowing that, he still came alone?

 

That’s definitely a lie.

 

“Huhu.”

 

Il Sal chuckled and spat out the blood pooled at the corner of his mouth.

 

“Too late.”

 

He shouted at me.

 

“You shouldn’t have followed me.”

 

“What?”

 

“Because you’ll witness the deaths of those left behind. Kukuk.”

 

With those words, someone revealed themselves from behind.

 

An opponent wearing the same face covering as Il Sal.

 

The moment I unconsciously looked that way, I froze solid.

 

“Dan-hee, Dan-ah.”

 

And even Medicine Elder.

 

Everyone was captured by Wol Sal’s hands, coming this way.

 

“It was a diversion.”

 

“Of course. We had to prepare for contingencies.”

 

Thorough bastards.

 

I realized that too late.

 

I should have noticed when I realized one of them was missing from the start.

 

“Kneel obediently. If you die, these three will live.”

 

“…”

 

I was dumbfounded by Il Sal’s words.

 

So instead, I walked even more slowly toward him.

 

“How is it that nothing has changed about this kind of thing.”

 

Just like the memories from my previous life.

 

What the Sun-Moon Twin Killers were doing was too similar to my previous life.

 

And they always make wrong choices like this.

 

Even if it’s something that leads them to hell.

 

Tukwaang!

 

A burst of light erupted.

 

A massive dragon took shape and floated up toward the sky as if ascending to heaven.

 

Kuaaaawang!

 

The dragon roared.

 

The Sun-Moon Twin Killers couldn’t close their mouths at that momentum.

 

Azure Heaven Descending Dragon Energy.

 

Even among the Twelve Demon Emperors level, those who can oppose this energy are few.

 

Let alone the Sun-Moon Twin Killers.

 

“Uugh!”

 

Under the overwhelming power, the twin killers crossed their arms, trying to deflect the energy.

 

But it was useless.

 

The risen dragon would devour and swallow everything that annoyed it.

 

“Th-this kind of energy…!”

 

I moved before he could react.

 

Pabat!

 

Not a single trace was left on the ground where I stepped.

 

‘White Dragon Swimming in Air.’

 

The strongest footwork technique of the noble family, created by imitating the movements of a white dragon swimming through the sky.

 

Not only is the transition between offense and defense perfect, but at least in terms of footwork alone, it’s never inferior to anything from the Five Great Families.

 

Thud.

 

I tore through their energy barrier and drove my fist filled with internal power into Wol Sal’s jaw.

 

Crack!

 

Wol Sal’s jawbone shattered completely.

 

Since it was shattered rather than broken, there would be no way to fix his jaw again.

 

No, he wouldn’t even have the chance to fix it in the first place.

 

“You’re all going to die here.”

 

Bang! Kwang!

 

Consecutive punches burst forth.

 

Wol Sal’s face was completely crushed.

 

“If you’re an assassin, you should stay buried in the shadows like an assassin. Why did you come out to the front?”

 

I sent mockery toward them.

 

They probably didn’t know my level was this high.

 

Thud.

 

I cut off Wol Sal’s breath just like that.

 

He struggled, then soon became still.

 

“Y-Younger Brother…!”

 

Il Sal’s expression seeing that sight was quite a spectacle.

 

Biting his lips tightly, Il Sal glared at me with eyes ready to burst.

 

Having watched his own younger brother get beaten to death, how must he feel.

 

However, even that was laughable.

 

“Does an assassin actually feel sad?”

 

A vermin who has taken the lives of countless people.

 

Does he feel sad about the death of his own blood?

 

“Return to the estate.”

 

I spoke to Dan-hee again.

 

Dan-hee nodded and immediately ran toward the estate with the group.

 

“You did what I hate most. You bastards.”

 

“…”

 

I slowly moved my steps, approaching Il Sal.

 

Things I experienced countless times in my previous life, things I never want to go through again.

 

“Holding a blade to the throats of my people.”

 

Bang!

 

Finishing my words, I charged straight at Il Sal.

 

He was already severely stiffened.

 

His younger brother’s death and the helplessness of being unable to do anything before overwhelming martial power dominated his entire body.

 

Crack!

 

With a gruesome sound of flesh tearing, Il Sal’s body collapsed pathetically.

 

After crushing all his ribs and avoiding the blood that burst forth, I turned around.

 

It could be considered cruel, I suppose.

 

Certainly the Orthodox Faction would have said this:

 

‘The opponent had lost the will to fight, wasn’t that too excessive?’

 

Heh, foolish bastards.

 

To spout such naive words when just moments ago we were pointing swords at each other’s throats.

 

Tsk tsk, that’s why they couldn’t even handle the Demonic Cult and collapsed miserably.

 

“Let’s go, Mu Ying.”

 

“Yes, Young Master.”

 

Having instantly buried the Sun-Moon Twin Killers, I headed straight for the noble family estate.

 

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When I returned to the estate, Dan-hee and her group were all gathered in my quarters.

 

Since it was their first time experiencing such a thing, Dan-hee and Dan-ah were still calming their startled hearts.

 

“You have many enemies for such a young age, tsk tsk.”

 

Yak Seon made a joke with a carefree attitude while munching on medicinal confections.

 

“They were assassins. Probably….”

 

“Connected to the Second Young Master and Second Madam, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“What do you plan to do now? It seems I’ve gotten terribly entangled in this too.”

 

“Please don’t go out for the time being. At least this place will be safer than outside.”

 

At my words, Yak Seon pouted but nodded his head.

 

With Yak Seon turning away behind me, I closed my room door.

 

Then I thought.

 

‘It’s different.’

 

This is different from Snake-Eyed Ghost Lord’s usual behavior that I knew.

 

He doesn’t send assassins in this manner.

 

But the fact that he sent assassins like this….

 

“Is he in a hurry? Or is he buying time?”

 

Time to escape.

 

Or perhaps he has some other urgent business.

 

Whatever it is, the important thing is that this itself can hold my attention.

 

“So you want to try, is that it.”

 

The corners of my mouth curled up naturally.

 

Whatever that bastard is aiming for, it absolutely won’t go according to his plan.

 

“More assassins will keep coming.”

 

If my thinking is correct, he will continue sending assassins to me.

 

The moment my attention is completely focused on the assassins, the seeds he planted will spread their poison all at once.

 

It’s certainly predictable and I can prepare for it….

 

What is it? This ominous feeling.

 

Something kept bothering me and I couldn’t feel good about it.​

 

And the variable rang out from a place I never expected.

 

“Young Master!”

 

Another servant rushed to me urgently from outside.

 

“Foster Mother was attacked while returning to the estate!”

 

Ah, damn it.

 

So this was it.

 

Suddenly, something that had happened in my previous life flashed through my mind.

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