roccoschili Chapter 395 Acting
Chapter 395 Acting
"Oh my god, I've been exhausted for this scene! You guys are such a jerk! You should at least tell me the whole story in advance! Xiaochen just showed up out of nowhere and nearly scared the hell out of me!"
General Chen patted his chest and said with lingering fear, his face full of blame as he looked at Chu Lingfeng who looked calm across from him.
It was originally agreed that it was just a show to get those people away safely, but all sorts of problems happened in the process, which really scared him.
In addition, Murong Chen appeared without any warning, and he was completely confused at the time. He was afraid that something might happen to the young master and he would not be able to explain to Chu Lingfeng.
But in the end he found out that all this was carefully planned, and he was the only one who was kept in the dark.
Murong Chen looked at General Chen's exaggerated expression and couldn't help but chuckle, covering his mouth. "Hehe, Uncle Chen, this isn't my father's fault. I just wanted to test my skills! And don't you think this scene is even more exciting with my presence? They definitely won't suspect that the captured assassin is fake!"
"Ahem..." General Chen coughed twice and looked at Chu Lingfeng and his son with a feigned complaint, "You're being too careless, aren't you? What if Xiaochen really gets hurt?"
Chu Lingfeng, who was being accused, raised his eyebrows, looking helpless: "General Chen, don't worry, I know what's going on. I will naturally ensure Xiaochen's safety. This plan must be flawless to lure them into the trap."
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In the study of Ji Taifu's mansion, which was decorated with carved beams and painted buildings but exuded a solemn and murderous atmosphere, the air seemed to be frozen.
Master Ji had been sitting in this dim room for two hours, his eyes fixed on the closed door. He was waiting for a piece of crucial news.
Finally, a rapid but deliberately low sound of footsteps was heard, and the door was pushed open with a creaky sound. A murderer exuding a bloody smell knelt on one knee and presented a secret letter stained with blood in both hands.
Master Ji snatched the letter and quickly unfolded it. After just a few glances, his already gloomy face instantly turned ashen, and veins popped out on his forehead. With a "smack", he slammed the letter down on the table and roared furiously, "Waste! All of you are waste!"
After saying that, he suddenly drew out the sword from his waist, and with a flash of cold light, the blade was placed on the neck of the assassin.
The assassin didn't even dare to breathe, beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead, and his body trembled slightly.
"Please spare my life, sir... I risked my life to bring back this news..." The assassin's voice was trembling with tears in his eyes.
Master Ji's hands trembled as the blade of his sword drew a bloody mark on the neck of the assassin. Finally, he sighed, sheathed his sword, and kicked the assassin away: "Get out!"
After the assassins had tumbled away, Imperial Tutor Ji was so angry that he paced back and forth in his study, cursing non-stop, "Chu Lingfeng, you little bastard! I've been so powerful for half my life, and yet I keep falling into your hands!"
He felt a mouthful of blood rushing to his throat. Over the years, he had been able to control the situation in the court, enjoying all the glory and wealth, and could plan everything out. But this Chu Lingfeng was like his nemesis. Now, most of the forces he had painstakingly built up for many years and planted in Zhao State were wiped out overnight. How could he not feel heartbroken and angry to the extreme?
After a long time, he calmed down a little. He picked up the teacup on the table with trembling hands and took a big gulp, but he choked and started coughing violently.
After recovering from his shock, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Come here, call the Second Master over!"
Not long after, Mr. Ji came hurriedly. As soon as he entered the study, he felt the oppression and anger coming at him.
He spoke cautiously: "Dad, what happened?"
Master Ji's temples were throbbing at this moment, and he looked at his son with an annoyed look. He raised his hand and motioned his son to look at the blood letter on the table: "Read it for yourself! You will know after you read it."
Master Ji picked up the letter with a puzzled look on his face. After glancing at it for a few seconds, his eyes widened instantly, his face filled with shock and disbelief. "This...how is this possible? Dad, is this news reliable?"
He couldn't believe that the network of power in Zhao State that his family had spent more than ten years carefully weaving was destroyed so easily by Chu Lingfeng.
Master Ji closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself, but his snow-white beard was still trembling slightly with anger and unwillingness. "It is absolutely true. Chu Lingfeng's methods are too cruel."
Master Ji frowned, paced quickly in the study with his hands behind his back, his mind racing: "Dad, I can't just sit here and wait for death.
I'm afraid Chu Lingfeng will soon find out more of our secrets if the news gets out. Our entire family will suffer."
Master Ji gritted his teeth, a fierce look flashing in his eyes. "Chu Lingfeng must die! But he has recovered now, and has even mastered peerless martial arts. Ordinary people can't even get close to him."
Master Ji pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Dad, I do have a way, but... but once this method is implemented, I'm afraid it will lead to some other troubles."
"It's already this late, and you're still hesitating! If you have something to say, just say it!" Master Ji urged impatiently.
Second Master Ji leaned close to his father's ear and whispered, "Father, why don't we spread the news about what happened back then? If the Emperor of Zhao gets to know, even if Chu Lingfeng has extraordinary abilities, he'll be dead. Furthermore, he might even be able to eliminate our opponent at the same time."
Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Ji's expression suddenly changed. He was stunned for a moment, then a flash of panic and confusion flashed across his eyes. "This absolutely cannot happen! Do you know what the consequences will be if this news gets out? The secret of the Qilin Jade will also be exposed. Then, all forces will be watching us, and we'll be completely trapped!"
Master Ji disagreed and said anxiously, "Father, we are in a critical situation right now. Once Chu Lingfeng dies, we can slowly solve those problems. Moreover, if we manage it properly, we might even be able to profit from it."
The father and son argued endlessly, and Master Ji kept pacing in the room, feeling extremely conflicted.
He knew very well that although his son's method was risky, it was the most likely means to get rid of Chu Lingfeng at the moment. However, once it was implemented, the secret of the Qilin Jade Pearl would be revealed, and he had no way of predicting what kind of bloody storm would be brought about.
"Dad, the opportunity is rare and will never come back again!" Master Ji was still trying to persuade him.
Ji Taifu stopped, his brows knitted into the shape of a "chuan" character. After a long silence, he slowly said, "Let me think about it again. This matter is of great importance and cannot afford any mistakes..."
But he also knew in his heart that he had little time left to hesitate, and a bigger storm might be coming.