Kill them all.
These four words were said casually.
In the morning mist, the armored soldiers swung their long spears, ready to go for Chen Ji's neck to execute him.
The crescent blade of the long spear drew closer, while the startled magpies among the branches spread their wings and flew away, hovering above the mountain forest.
Zhang Xia lay on the ground, suddenly gripping the fallen leaves on the ground, ready to cover for Chen Ji and help attract attention.
Chen Ji's Brass Sword Seed slithered out from the patterns, lurking at the cuff. His target was only the middle-aged man; if he could successfully assassinate this person, he'd have a chance to survive.
This was the plan the two discussed along the way — to cooperate and behead instantly upon encountering danger.
Meanwhile, Zhang Baishi prepared to feign a retreat to attract attention, while Hong Zuer locked his energy on the old man and Princess Liyang, ready to exchange lives.
