Chapter 1396: Chapter 1396: Demon Sect Leader VS Righteous Maiden (Part 34)
Gu Shengyin lived in a small courtyard, occasionally disguising herself and wandering around Liangzhou City.
There was no other way; her face was simply too attention-grabbing, and if she didnât disguise herself, she would certainly be noticed.
Trouble would inevitably follow.
Gu Shengyin wasnât afraid of anyone but was concerned about trouble.
So she preferred to take some precautions when going out.
On this day, she held two jars of good wine in her hands and packed some of Liangzhou Cityâs famous local dishes to bring back to the courtyard, planning to drink merrily under the moon at night.
When entering the door, Gu Shengyin paused for a moment.
Then she closed the courtyard door calmly and walked slowly toward the only stone table in the yard.
Just as she was about to place the items on the table, a shadow silently approached from behind.
The masked manâs eyes flashed with ruthlessness as he mercilessly thrust a dagger toward the vital spot on Gu Shengyinâs back.
This strike, clearly intended to take her life!
But if her life could be taken just like that, Gu Shengyinâs title as the Demon Sect Leader would be a joke.
The assassin didnât even see her movements clearly before feeling his hand go numb. The dagger fell to the ground, followed by a bright light shining in his eyesâ the last sparkle he would ever see in this world.
Gu Shengyin didnât spare a glance at the assassin who fell to the groundâ dead people were never worth wasting attention on.
Two more breezes brushed from her back, but Gu Shengyin seemed oblivious.
Struck!
The assassin on the right showed a hint of joy, stirred by thoughts of his employerâs generous reward.
But the next moment, he sensed something was wrongâthe dagger in his hand felt like it was stabbing into a thick steel wall, not penetrating at all!
It was already too late to retreat.
Two hands silently locked onto his vital veins.
Two more shadows fell.
Gu Shengyin never planned to leave anyone aliveâ mercenaries like these rarely knew who their employers were.
Even if they did know something, it was irrelevant to Gu Shengyin.
After all, Gu Shengyin already knew the mastermindâs identity, making these people worthless.
The courtyard was silent, only the faint scent of blood signaling the occurrence of violence, alongside three bodies on the ground.
Gu Shengyin let out a low scoff: âTo send just three of these things to assassinate me? She really doesnât take the Demon Sect Leader seriously, does she?â
Right after she spoke, Gu Shengyin sensed the movement in the middle of the courtyard.
âCome out,â she looked lightly at her room.
No response.
Gu Shengyinâs voice grew colder: âWhat? Must I personally invite you out?â
The door creaked open, and a black figure quickly leaped out.
Judging by the attire, it was clear he was one of the group with the previous black-clad assassins.
Gu Shengyin glanced at him and instantly recognized him as the main force behind this assassinationâ he had the deepest Inner Strength among the four assassins.
But he showed no intention of attacking Gu Shengyin.
Perhaps, after hearing Gu Shengyinâs identity, he lost his will to oppose her.
Gu Shengyin smiled at him, suddenly inspired with a brilliant idea.