But the two of them were a step too slow. They only managed to catch a glimpse of a dark figure flashing over the wall of Chen Cheng's courtyard before it vanished.
Zhuang Fu's heart leaped in alarm. As he rushed toward the courtyard, he shouted, "Chen Cheng, be careful! There's an assassin!"
Chen Cheng was Mr. Zheng's closed-door disciple; he absolutely could not be allowed to come to harm.
Zhuang Fu shouted in the hope that Chen Cheng would have enough time to hide. If he could just hold out for ten or so breaths until he and his wife arrived, his life would be saved.
Meanwhile, as Bing Cui leaped onto the courtyard wall, the main residence's door suddenly flew open, and a figure holding a saber charged out.
Bing Cui had tailed Chen Cheng a few times and recognized his build. Overjoyed, he flashed forward and pounced toward Chen Cheng.
