The tone was kind, as if he was talking to an old friend, the tone was gentle, and there was even a hint of warmth...if you didn't listen to the content.
The black shadow felt a chill down his spine, his whole body suddenly tensed up, he took two steps back, staring at the fat man in front of him!
My hair stood on end instantly!
The fat man in front of him had an ordinary appearance and a huge body. He was wearing a black and green brocade robe, and his fat body almost broke the brocade robe.
Her eyes are not big, and they become even smaller when she smiles. The fat on both sides of her cheeks almost covers her eyes, making her look even more cute.
A fat man with a simple and cute appearance.
There wasn't a trace of murderous intent on this fat man.
There is not even a trace of hostility!
He looks completely harmless and fat.
But the black shadow's expression became more alert. He stared at the fat man in front of him and said sternly: "Who are you?!"
He couldn't detect any aura from the fat man. Either he had no martial arts skills at all, or his martial arts skills had reached a level where he could control them freely.
Obviously, although the fat man in front of him looked kind, in the eyes of the black shadow, he could not be a person who did not know martial arts.
So……
The shadow's eyes were sharp.
The fat man seemed oblivious to the other man's alertness and the murderous look that gradually revealed itself. He still had a harmless smile on his face. "Didn't I tell you? I'm here to kill you."
"That's right, take your life!"
The tone was still gentle, even a little relaxed, as if it was as simple as asking the other person whether he wanted to eat or drink water.
Can……
He wants to kill him!
The black shadow's pupils suddenly shrank and his heart felt cold.
"I have no grudge against you, why do you want to take my life?"
A hint of doubt appeared on the fat man's fat face, and he looked at him puzzledly: "Do you need a reason to kill someone?"
“…”
"Do you have any reason to kill people and treat their lives as nothing when you, the Celestial God Cult, treat them as nothing?"
The black shadow's heart suddenly shook, and he realized something in an instant. Was this person coming for their Tianshen Sect?
"you……"
The black shadow looked embarrassed, and he was afraid that today would not end well.
Seeing that the fat man in front of him still had a warm smile on his face, a hint of fierce murderous intent flashed in the black shadow's eyes.
Launch a sudden attack.
“Go to hell!”
A cold light flashed, and the sharp sword energy was covered by the icy wind.
…
On the official road.
It was icy and snowy, cold, and the north wind was blowing fiercely.
There are few people on the endless official road.
There was still ice and snow on the dead trees on both sides of the road that had not yet completely melted. The cold wind was howling, blowing away the strong smell of blood in the air.
Blowing so far away!
In the snow, there were several figures lying in all directions.
The blood dyed the ground and the snow red, the red and white were intertwined, and the picture was extremely strong.
Disgusting!
It's uncomfortable!
The surroundings were in a state of disarray, clearly having just been through a major battle. Not far from the corpse, a figure stood quietly.
He was wearing a bluish-white brocade robe with some blood stains on it, and he looked a little disheveled and embarrassed.
The originally handsome face was now flushed. The surging breath caused the blood to surge, making Lin Jiangnian's whole body like a furnace.
It was not until a while later that he suppressed the Xuan Yang Heart Method that was churning in his body and looked back at his surroundings.
No one is standing!
Without exception, all of these followers of the Tianshen religion died at his hands.
"That's all!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly, sighed, and dropped the chipped knife he had snatched from the believers.
No wonder the Heavenly God Cult is only considered an unknown organization. The strength of the believers in this cult is indeed not that strong.
Vulnerable!
"So many people can't beat me alone... Generally."
Lin Jiangnian gave his evaluation in his heart.
Apart from the leader and the great elders, there aren't many experts in the Heavenly God Sect.
Thinking so, Lin Jiangnian overlooked one thing.
The believers who came to assassinate him today were actually not weak. With their martial arts skills, they were more than capable of killing some ordinary masters.
However, Lin Jiangnian's martial arts skills have now surpassed those of ordinary masters and entered the fifth level. Coupled with the Xuanyang Heart Method, a first-class internal energy method, and the training and unique skills taught by top masters such as Senior Li and Zhiyuan, Lin Jiangnian's starting point in martial arts is much higher than that of ordinary people!
It is naturally not difficult to deal with these ordinary minions of the Heavenly God Cult.
More importantly, the fourth elder underestimated Lin Jiangnian's strength!
In his eyes, what martial arts skills could Lin Jiangnian, the prince of Lin Wang, have? Even if he did have any, they would certainly not be that strong.
Just send a few people to sneak over and kill him!
…
Lin Jiangnian came back to his senses, remembered something, and looked forward.
A fat figure appeared in the sight not far ahead.
At this time, the fat man was carrying something and came to Lin Jiangnian with agility.
Although he was obviously bloated and his fat trembled when he walked, the fat man's steps were very steady and he was holding something in one hand.
Lin Jiangnian took a closer look and quickly realized... it was a person!
He was the master of the Tianshen Sect who had just stood in front of Lin Jiangnian and had strong martial arts skills.
He is also the only one among all the people present who can pose a threat to Lin Jiangnian.
At this time, he was held in the fat man's hand and thrown casually into the snow like a toy.
Immediately afterwards, the fat man walked quickly up to Lin Jiangnian.
Then, he fell to one knee in the snow with a thud.
"Your Highness, please forgive me for being late in coming to your rescue, your Highness!"
“…”
The cold wind was howling.
"Get up."
Lin Jiangnian looked quietly at the fat man in front of him and spoke lightly.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Dongfang Guanshan struggled to get up from the snow. He looked up and saw Lin Jiangnian's miserable appearance. He was shocked and asked hurriedly, "Your Highness, are you okay?!"
"Are you not hurt?"
"I'm fine."
Lin Jiangnian shook his head, a smile on his face: "However, it is thanks to Uncle Dongfang for helping me today."
"Your Highness, what are you talking about?!"
Dongfang Guanshan waved his hands quickly: "I am the prince's servant and also his highness's retainer. Protecting his highness and helping him solve his problems is my duty."
He smiled kindly, and the fat on his face almost covered his eyes. He looked honest and kind, with an indescribable sense of humor.
He was clearly a man in his thirties, but when he stood in front of Lin Jiangnian, his attitude seemed to be one of fawning and currying favor.
There's something indescribably funny about it.
But this fat man who was so servile and humble in front of Lin Jiangnian actually had a very important background.
View the mountains from the east!
One of the four most trusted masters under Prince Lin.
He is also an important figure in King Lin’s army!
None of the four masters under Lin Hengzhong are ordinary people.
The same is true for the fat man in front of him who looks kind and amiable. Dongfang Guanshan has been following Lin Hengzhong since he was not yet the King. He has followed Lin Hengzhong in his battles and made great military achievements.
Lin Jiangnian had only limited contact with the four great masters under Lin Hengzhong. Apart from Zheng Zhiming, there was only this one in front of him.
However, compared to Zheng Zhiming, who showed no interest in the Prince of Lin and even dismissed Lin Jiangnian, Dongfang Guanshan was probably the most enthusiastic and concerned person among the four.
Of course, it is also related to Dongfang Guanshan itself.
Compared to the other three, Dongfang Guanshan's abilities were indeed far inferior. He couldn't match Zheng Zhiming in martial arts, couldn't match the military advisor in strategy, and couldn't match Sun Changjing, who was in charge of the southern border.
In Lin Wang’s army, Dongfang Guanshan was also in an extremely embarrassing situation!
If you want to maintain your position in the Linwang Mansion, then naturally...
"Your Highness, how should we deal with this person?"
At this time, Dongfang Guanshan asked with a smile on his face, "This man attempted to attack Your Highness, and has been apprehended by my subordinates. How should we deal with him? Your Highness, please make your decision."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the black shadow that was thrown into the snow beside him and had lost the ability to resist. He said lightly: "Let's deal with it."
This person was sent by the Fourth Elder. After learning about the First Elder and the Fourth Elder from Liu Su, Lin Jiangnian roughly guessed the Fourth Elder's purpose.
Temptation?
Or do you want to avenge the Great Elder?
No matter what the purpose is!
Lin Jiangnian was not very interested in any of them.
The only thing that interested him was the origin of the leader of the Tianshen Sect.
As for these little people, he didn't take them seriously.
"Yes, leave it to me. It's just a small thing, so as not to dirty your Highness's hands."
Dongfang Guanshan still had a smile on his face. He turned and walked to the black shadow lying in the snow.
At this moment, the black shadow was dying. When he saw Dongfang Guanshan approaching, he seemed to have foreseen something. His pupils gradually widened and fear flashed before his eyes.
Next second.
“Crack!”
Dongfang Guanshan stepped on his neck, and with a crisp sound of bones breaking, the black shadow on the ground completely lost its breath.
Silently.
After doing all this, Dongfang Guanshan turned around again and said with a smile: "Your Highness, I have dealt with this person!"
Lin Jiangnian watched this scene quietly, watching Dongfang Guanshan break the man's neck with one foot, and still looking at him with a smile on his face, his expression changed slightly.
This fat guy... is really not simple!
Lin Jiangnian collected his thoughts and chuckled, "Thank you for the hard work, Uncle Dongfang!"
"What's going on?"
Dongfang Guanshan waved his hand and said with a smile, "I was not able to help Your Highness much today. I just dealt with a small character, which is not worth mentioning."
Lin Jiangnian seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked, "By the way, Uncle Dongfang, why did you suddenly come to Beijing?"
Just a few days ago, Lin Jiangnian received information from Prince Lin’s Mansion.
Dongfang Guanshan has entered Beijing!
This is also the reason why Lin Jiangnian dared to come and meet the leader of the Heavenly God Sect today!
Just as Liu Su worried, Lin Jiangnian would not put himself in danger. If he was not sure, he would not take risks.
Dongfang Guanshan is one of the four masters under Lin Hengzhong. Even if his martial arts skills are not as good as Zheng Zhiming, they are not much worse.
Lin Jiangnian didn't know the true background of the leader of the Heavenly God Sect, but with Dongfang Guanshan, Lin Jiangnian felt more confident in meeting the leader.
...Even if the worst result is a fallout with the leader, it will not be difficult for Lin Jiangnian to escape unscathed.
This is also the reason why Lin Jiangnian is so confident today.
Dongfang Guanshan replied, "I came here specially on the orders of the prince."
"My father?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said, "My father is fine, why would he let you come to the capital?"
The relationship between the Prince Lin's Mansion and the imperial court is too sensitive, especially for Dongfang Guanshan, who has an unusual status and cannot enter the capital at will.
Unless...
What's the big deal?
Thinking of this, the fat on Dongfang Guanshan's face trembled slightly, and then he sighed deeply: "This is hard to explain in a few words..."
"Don't you still have to clean up after that guy named Zheng?"
Zheng?
Zheng Zhiming?
"Commander Zheng?"
Lin Jiangnian asked in confusion, "What happened to him?"
Dongfang Guanshan seemed to recall something, a hint of indignation crossing his face as his tone suddenly changed: "Isn't it all because of that clueless guy surnamed Zheng? The prince sent him to Xuzhou on an errand, and he messed it up... Now, I have to clean up his mess!"
Zheng Zhiming went to Xuzhou to do business?
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes. He had heard that Zheng Zhiming had killed many people in Xuzhou, causing quite a stir. But strangely, the Xuzhou government, even the people in Prince Xu's palace, hadn't reacted.
This is so wrong!
Now Dongfang Guanshan says he will come to help Zheng Zhiming clean up the mess... What is going on?
"I've already said it before, that Zheng is just a brainless and reckless man."
Dongfang Guanshan shook his head and sighed, "Besides fighting and killing, what else can he do? What's the point of fighting? No matter how good he is at fighting, can he beat a master? Can he beat a grandmaster?!"
"If you want to get involved in this, you need to use your brain!"
Dongfang Guanshan spoke angrily.
It can be heard that he and Zheng Zhiming don't seem to get along well.
"Uncle Dongfang, what do you mean? Commander Zheng is in Xuzhou. Could it be that he's in trouble?"
"I'm in some trouble!"
Dongfang Guanshan nodded and sighed, "The prince ordered me to go to Xuzhou to deal with these troubles of the Zheng family. Time is a bit tight, so I have to go there first and return to the capital later."
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian smiled and said, "Since Uncle Dongfang is busy, I won't bother you!"
Dongfang Guanshan nodded and said, "I'll come back to see Your Highness after I've dealt with the matter in Xuzhou!"
Lin Jiangnian said with a smile on his face, "Thank you very much, Uncle Dongfang!"
“It’s a small matter!”
Dongfang Guanshan waved his hand, then looked up at Lin Jiangnian quietly, his eyes narrowed to the point of being invisible. After a moment, he spoke again, "Your Highness is the prince's child, and also our master. There's no need for you to be so polite. This is what we, your subordinates, should do."
Having said that, Dongfang Guanshan hesitated again.
"That's right, Your Highness!"
"One more thing!"
"What is it?"
"Before I went to the capital, the prince asked me to bring a few words to His Highness..."
Dongfang Guanshan looked at Lin Jiangnian, his smile fading slightly. "The prince told His Highness to be careful in the capital and to pay attention to safety... In everything, safety should be the top priority!"
Lin Jiangnian understood and nodded: "I will be careful."
"Also, the prince said that he would not oppose your decision regarding the matter between you and the princess. However, the prince told you not to get involved in the struggle for imperial power..."
"One last thing... The prince said that after you finish handling your affairs in the capital, you should leave the capital and return to Linzhou as soon as possible..."
"The prince said that the situation in the capital might change soon!"
“…”
