dognovel Chapter 240 Assassination of Zhang Liang 2
Chapter 240 Assassination of Zhang Liang 2
The Master gazed at Zhang Liang silently for a long time, then slowly closed his eyes and sighed, saying, "Since that's the case, you should leave the academy."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang was stunned. Leave the academy? He had never considered this question. Where could he go if he left? For a moment, he felt helpless and fearful. However, at this moment, the Master spoke again: "I have heard that there is a man named Canghai Jun in the East." Although the Master did not say anything more, the clever Zhang Liang instantly understood the unspoken meaning in the Master's words.
Filled with gratitude, he kowtowed deeply to the Master, choking back tears as he said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. Please take care of yourself!" With that, Zhang Liang stood up without hesitation, turned around, and with firm and resolute steps, gradually disappeared from the Master's sight.
The biting wind raged like a roaring beast, mercilessly lashing Zhang Liang's thin body, causing him to tremble involuntarily. However, despite his body shivering from the cold, a bright flame seemed to burn deep within him, illuminating the path ahead and giving him unwavering motivation to move forward, making his steps even more steady and powerful.
After leaving the tranquil and solemn academy, Zhang Liang strode towards his residence without hesitation. Along the way, heavy snow fell incessantly, the newly fallen snow covering the road like a pristine white carpet, making walking extremely difficult and slippery. But Zhang Liang was anxious, his only thought being to see the legendary Canghai Jun as soon as possible. After all, this was someone personally recommended by the Master, someone who must possess extraordinary abilities and talents.
With such anticipation and belief, Zhang Liang's movements as he packed his belongings became increasingly swift and agile. Just then, a sudden noise shattered the surrounding silence. Zhang Liang's heart tightened, and he stopped what he was doing, straining his ears to listen carefully. However, before he could even go to see what was happening, the sounds of fierce fighting erupted outside—the clanging of swords clashing was incessant, as dense and rapid as a sudden storm.
The sounds of intense fighting instantly put Zhang Liang on high alert. His brow furrowed, his mind racing: How many enemies were outside? Could the guards he had hired withstand their attack? And how long could they hold out? Most importantly, he couldn't understand why he had become the target of their attack. Had someone learned the purpose of his trip and deliberately come to sabotage it? Countless questions flooded his mind, filling Zhang Liang with anxiety.
These complex problems were like a tangled mess, leaving Zhang Liang unable to sort them out in time. Moreover, the urgent situation at this moment did not allow him any time to think. Zhang Liang quickly tied up his bundle, gripped his sword tightly, and without hesitation, jumped out of the window.
However, despite his best efforts to move discreetly, he inadvertently alerted those engaged in a fierce battle. One of them shouted, "He's here!" The shout, like a thunderclap, instantly shattered the tense and chaotic situation. The fighters stopped what they were doing and rushed towards Zhang Liang's location like a swarm of bees.
Faced with such a critical situation, Zhang Liang dared not delay for a moment and began to run for his life. Behind him came a cacophony of footsteps, shouts, and the clanging of weapons, as if forming a surging torrent that relentlessly pursued him. His guards, however, fearlessly stepped forward, engaging in thrilling life-or-death battles with the relentless assassins from time to time.
Zhang Liang ran as fast as he could, quickly escaping the courtyard. But just then, he was horrified to find the assassins getting closer and closer, and he was about to be caught. At the critical moment, a carriage suddenly rushed out like lightning. Immediately afterwards, a strong and powerful arm reached out from the carriage and, with lightning speed, firmly lifted Zhang Liang onto the carriage.
Seeing this, Liu Sheng and Zhao Jun, who remained where they were, exchanged a glance and, without a word, immediately took off chasing after the carriage. Meanwhile, Liu Hai, leading a group of men, engaged in a fierce battle with the guards who were trying to stop them. The two sides exchanged blows, swords flashing and cries of battle echoing through the sky. Before long, Liu Hai's group, with their superior numbers and fierce attacks, gradually gained the upper hand, successfully slaughtering all of Zhang Liang's dozen or so guards. Without pausing for a moment, they continued their relentless pursuit in the direction the carriage had disappeared.
Liu Sheng and Zhao Jun pursued relentlessly, panting and drenched in sweat. But no matter how hard they tried, the mysterious carriage moved like the wind, disappearing further and further from their sight until it vanished completely.
Liu was furious, his face flushed red, veins bulging on his forehead. His eyes widened in rage as he roared, "Who the hell are these sons of bitches?!" His shout seemed to freeze the air around them, sending chills down their spines. The others were also panting heavily, their clothes soaked with sweat, but faced with Liu's questioning, they could only frantically shake their heads, indicating they knew nothing. Liu was utterly frustrated.
Looking back, ever since receiving the princess's order, they had traveled tirelessly to Huaiyang. The journey had been arduous, and after much searching and inquiries, they finally located Zhang Liang's residence. They then meticulously planned and arranged the mission, believing everything would proceed smoothly and was a sure thing. However, who could have foreseen that halfway through the mission, a carriage would suddenly appear out of nowhere and rampage through the area, completely disrupting their original plans?
At this moment, countless questions arose in everyone's minds: What exactly is the identity of this mysterious person who appeared to meet them? Will Zhang Liang still be found safe and sound? These questions, like clouds of fog, shrouded everyone, making everyone's mood extremely heavy.
After a moment of silence, Liu Sheng frowned and pondered for a while, then decisively instructed Zhao Jun: "Zhao Jun, immediately send some men to Huaiyang Academy to carefully investigate all of Zhang Liang's movements today, including who he met, what he said, and so on. No detail should be overlooked; everything must be meticulously investigated!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Jun immediately bowed and replied, "Yes, Your subordinate obeys!"