novelraw Chapter 118 Qi State Female Assassin - Shan Rou
Chapter 118 Qi State Female Assassin - Shan Rou
Chapter 118 Qi State Female Assassin - Shan Rou
Mrs. Ni was speechless.
This kid really hasn't grown up yet.
Gu Yu asked with a smile, "And what if you lose?"
Zhao Pan patted his chest and said casually, "If I lose, I will naturally be convinced and accept you as my instructor."
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Gu Yu: "Okay, it's settled then."
Zhao Pan was excited. He said he would never believe that someone could dodge his sword while standing still.
After all, he had been practicing swordsmanship since he was a child. Although he could not be called a master, he was considered to be above average among his peers.
"Are you ready?"
Zhao Pan gripped his sword tightly, his face showing an eager expression.
"bring it on!"
"Okay, be careful!"
Zhao Pan shouted and thrust his sword out with all his might.
"Be careful!"
Even though it was a wooden sword, Madam Ni couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
She was naturally hoping her son would lose.
In fact, over the years, she has found many tutors for her children, some for only a few days and the longest for no more than two months.
It's not that she's picky.
Instead, the instructors kept coaxing Zhao Pan, even taking him out to indulge in debauchery. How could Madam Ni not be angry?
But Gu Yu is different.
Not only did he teach Shaoyuan-jun and Zhao Pan a lesson in the street, but he also displayed extraordinary swordsmanship in the palace that day. Furthermore, he composed a poem for his sister, proving himself to be both a scholar and a warrior.
That's why she begged her sister for help and persuaded Gu Yu to become her son's tutor.
Zhao Pan's sword strike was extremely fast, and more importantly, the kid was cunning, getting only a step away from Gu Yu.
This is almost hand-to-hand combat; how difficult would it be to avoid such a sword strike?
Just as the sword tip was about to pierce Gu Yu's lower abdomen, his body suddenly shifted to the side, leaning slightly backward, and the wooden sword almost grazed past his clothes.
Zhao Pan frowned.
He sheathed his wooden sword and let out a long breath.
Then, he unleashed all his strength and stabbed Gu Yu in the chest twice with a "swish," one sword veering to the left and the other to the right.
He thought that with two stabs at such a fast speed, Gu Yu would not be able to react in time and would be hit by at least one of them.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yu, like a roly-poly toy, used his feet as a fulcrum, swaying left and right, easily dodging Zhao Pan's two swords.
"Impressive skills!"
Mrs. Ni was amazed and excited, and couldn't help but clap her hands and shout.
Zhao Pan was not convinced and went berserk, stabbing seven or eight times in quick succession.
As a result, he missed every single sword strike.
Madam Ni said angrily, "Pan'er, a bet is a bet, how can you break your promise?"
"Alright, I'll honor my bet!"
Zhao Pan knelt down with a thud, kowtowed to Gu Yu, and said loudly, "Disciple Zhao Pan greets Master."
Now, he is truly convinced.
It wasn't just because of what happened today; he had already heard that Gu Yu had publicly humiliated Zhao Mu, broken a sword with his bare hands, and killed Zhao Mu's guard with a single blow.
The important thing is that Zhao Mu actually slunk away.
If it weren't for the overwhelming power to deter him, how could Zhao Mu, with his personality, possibly swallow this insult?
So, Zhao Pan was simply still thinking about how embarrassing it was that Gu Yu had spanked him in the street.
Gu Yu smiled and said, "Get up. Today I'll teach you some basic skills first."
"Thank you, sir."
Seeing this, Madam Ni breathed a long sigh of relief. It seemed that this kid had finally met his match.
In the evening, Madam Ni prepared a feast to entertain Gu Yu and even had a few drinks with him.
Normally, apart from going to the palace for social engagements, she had never entertained any man alone at home, so today was an exception.
After finishing his drink, Gu Yu stood up to take his leave: "Madam Ni, I must take my leave now. I will come to teach your son swordsmanship when I have time."
Lady Ni said gratefully, "Thank you, sir. I will arrange a carriage to take you back."
"Thank you for your kindness, Madam, but I will walk back and take a stroll in the city."
Actually, he wanted to sneak into the hostage's residence at night to find out the situation and see just how beautiful Zhu Ji (also known as Zhao Ji) really was.
As he approached the hostage residence, he suddenly heard a commotion.
So, Gu Yu leaped up and flew onto a rooftop.
Seven or eight figures quickly came into view. Although the light was dim, Gu Yu could still tell that they were Zhao Mu's personal guards.
"Search carefully. The assassin is wounded and can't have gone far."
"promise!"
Seven or eight guards split up and searched the surrounding area carefully.
At this moment, Gu Yu suddenly changed his expression and leaped from the other side of the roof into an alley.
In the middle of the alley stood several abandoned thatched huts, with stacks of hay piled inside. Gu Yu glanced at them, then slowly walked towards one of the hay stacks.
"call!"
Suddenly, a figure leaped out from the haystack, wielding a black dagger and lunging at Gu Yu.
Although the attack was swift, Gu Yu was prepared. He slightly turned his body to the side and simultaneously pointed with his finger, causing the man to immediately lose his mobility and fall to the ground.
Gu Yu grabbed him in one swift motion.
"Quick, go in and search!"
With a shout, the three guards searched the area.
With the attacker in one hand, Gu Yu disappeared into the vast darkness in a few leaps.
Not long after, Gu Yu reappeared in a small courtyard.
This small courtyard is a stronghold of the Wu family. It is usually uninhabited, but some commonly used items are still prepared in case of emergency.
Gu Yu put the man down and lit an oil lamp.
The man was dressed in a black outfit, with a well-proportioned figure, handsome face, and cold eyes, but his complexion appeared somewhat pale.
He had clearly suffered a serious injury to his left rib, and a large patch of blood was clearly visible on his clothes.
"Who are you?"
The other party coldly questioned.
Gu Yu smiled: "Is this how you treat your savior?"
The other person frowned, and their lips moved as if they wanted to say something.
Gu Yu carefully examined the other person and said meaningfully, "Although you are dressed as a man, I can tell at a glance that you are a woman, and a beautiful one at that."
"What exactly do you want?"
Upon hearing Gu Yu reveal her identity, the other party no longer deliberately suppressed her rough voice; her voice was clear and melodious, truly the voice of a beauty.
Gu Yu then said, "I think those people were Zhao Mu's men. Are you trying to assassinate Zhao Mu?"
"This is none of your business, just let me go."
"Hehe, young lady, you seem to be unaware of the situation—" At this point, Gu Yu suddenly had a thought, "Are you Shan Rou?"
"You—" The other person was startled, then immediately denied it, "I don't know what you're talking about."
Seeing her expression, Gu Yu became even more certain.
He continued, "You were originally born into a noble family in the State of Qi. Your father was murdered by Tian Dan and Zhao Mu, resulting in the destruction of your family. You were later adopted by Cao Qiudao, a master of swordsmanship, who trained you to be a female assassin."
Upon hearing this, Shanrou could no longer hold back.
Back then, her family was destroyed and everyone thought that the Shan family had no descendants. Few people knew about her background. How could this person know so much?
"Who—who are you?"
Gu Yu smiled and said, "My name is Gu Yu."
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Indeed, a person's name is like a tree's shadow.
Shan Rou exclaimed in shock, "You're Gu Yu? The Gu Yu who killed Lian Jin?"