Chapter 145 The wolf is coming! Si Gu Jian and Ku He rush into the palace! (33)

After Li Changan left, Emperor Qing immediately went into another compartment.

On the small table in the compartment were a grinding trough, a copper pot, a pestle, and several kinds of powdered materials.

Emperor Qing carefully weighed the materials and mixed them according to the strict ratio.

This is the formula for gunpowder, which Ye Qingmei had never told him.

But he guessed the formula through the steam engine and other power devices in the inner storehouse.

After twenty years of tireless exploration and experimentation, Emperor Qing felt that he was not far from success.

This time, Ye Liuyun was hit by a bullet, which further increased his sense of crisis.

No matter how long it takes, we have to get the gunpowder!
An hour later, Emperor Qing pressed down the pestle as usual.

But this time, a powerful impact force was generated in the medicine jar!

"Oh!"

After a loud bang, Emperor Qing's gunpowder explosion was finally successful!

"I'm done!"

After hearing the sound, the inner court guards outside the imperial study drew their swords and rushed into the imperial study.

"Escort!"

"Protect Your Majesty!"

Not long after the assassination at the Hanging Temple, another assassin came!
However, before these inner court guards could rush into the compartment, they were blocked by Hong Sixiang.

"Go back, your majesty is fine."

Hong Sixiang dismissed the guards and walked into the compartment alone.

Emperor Qing had just washed his face, and the fragments that had penetrated into his skin and flesh had not yet been removed.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Emperor Qing said excitedly, "Sixiang, I did it! I did it! Hahahaha!"

Hong Sixiang looked at the exploded table and the wounds on Emperor Qing's face, and instantly realized what Emperor Qing was saying.

"With your Majesty's cultivation, you can't avoid these fragments."

Emperor Qing waved his hands and said, "It is indeed impossible to dodge when caught off guard."

"I'm just getting started. If this gunpowder is squeezed into a small hidden weapon and then explodes inside a human body, wouldn't that be the fate of my two uncles?"

Hong Sixiang said, "Your Majesty is wise, I think this is the case!"

Emperor Qing sat on the couch, and Hong Sixiang bent down and began to clean up the mess in the room.

"How is Ye Liuyun?"

Hong Sixiang replied, "His life is safe. The magic weapon passed through his body, but no such explosion occurred."

“He said that the divine weapon was too fast and created a strong pressure in his body.

If it weren't for his great master's true qi, his body would have been torn apart!"

"Also, because he was afraid of being hit by the divine weapon a second time, he hid in the water for too long and bled a lot."

Emperor Qing replied, "Ye Liuyun cannot die. I will give you as many elixirs as you want from the palace."

"The two old fellows, Ku He and Si Gu Jian, can no longer sit still. Their disciples have already started running around to form a connection."

"When they come, Ye Liuyun must pretend that nothing is wrong even if he has to die, otherwise he will be in big trouble."

The stability of the world situation is because Ku He and Si Gu Jian blocked Emperor Qing's northern expedition.

Because of Ye Liuyun's existence, it became very difficult for Ku He and Si Gu Jian to assassinate Emperor Qing.

But if Ye Liuyun was really seriously injured or died, then Ku He and Si Gu Jian would dare to come and kill Emperor Qing.

Therefore, Emperor Qing demoted Gong Dian and Ye Chong to Dingzhou, on the one hand to contain Li Changan and weaken the strength of Western Qin.

On the other hand, it was to create the illusion that Ye Liuyun was really seriously injured, so that Emperor Qing dared to touch the Ye family.

In this way, Ku He and Si Gu Jian would relax their vigilance and then he could plot against them.

Emperor Qing told Hong Sixiang a formula, "Put the gunpowder in a metal can according to this formula and see how to make the loudest sound!"

Hong Sixiang instantly understood what Emperor Qing meant. He wanted to make a sound like thunder in order to plot against Si Gu Jian and Ku He.

When grandmasters fight, victory or defeat often depends on a single thought.

The rumor that the magic weapon injured Ye Liuyun has spread throughout the world, and it is impossible for Ku He and Si Gu Jian not to be afraid.

Royal Villa.

Ye Ling'er came to find Lin Wan'er, but found that Lin Wan'er didn't look very well.

"Wan'er, what's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood since you became a princess."

Lin Wan'er was not in a bad mood because she became a princess, but she had been in a bad mood since Li Changan got married.

It's never a good mood to see your loved one marrying someone else in such a grand manner.

The most abominable thing is that now Li Changan’s last spot as a concubine has been snatched away by his own best friend!
"Ling'er, you seem to be in a good mood."

Ye Ling'er said with a worried look on her face, "It won't get better. Father will be demoted to Dingzhou."

Lin Wan'er said, "Dingzhou is currently at war with Western Qin. Going there now will help you achieve great things. This is a favor, so there is nothing to worry about."

Ye Chong and Ye Ling'er also said so, but after all, he was a Beijing official sent away, so it was hard to say whether he could come back.

"Ling'er, when will Lord Ye leave Kyoto?"

Ye Ling'er stammered, "Of course I have to wait until I get married..."

Seeing Ye Ling'er looking like an embarrassed little girl, Lin Wan'er felt even worse!
She became Li Changan's woman earlier than Fan Ruoruo, Zhan Pianpian and Ye Ling'er!
But now there is not even a position for a concubine!
No matter what you do, you have to follow the first come first served principle. Lin Wan'er feels really wronged!

"Ling'er, you don't seem to be familiar with Uncle Yong, but now it seems that you are quite satisfied with this arranged marriage?"

Ye Ling'er covered her face exaggeratedly and said, "Where... is that?
I’m obviously very angry, okay!”

Lin Wan'er was so angry that she laughed, "Look at yourself in the mirror. Do you look angry now?"

Ye Ling'er defended herself, "I just learned the news and I was also very angry!"

"But then I calmed down and thought about it. His Royal Highness Prince Yong is a man of both civil and military talents. He doesn't seem to have any shortcomings."

"How many noble ladies in the capital dream of marrying His Royal Highness Prince Yong!"

As Ye Ling'er was talking, she suddenly turned into a fangirl, which made Lin Wan'er feel itchy.

Ye Ling'er was completely unaware and continued, "His Royal Highness Prince Yong is going to join my father on the Western Expedition. If I marry His Royal Highness Prince Yong, it will bring them closer together."

"After all, when leading troops outside, the generals and commanders must be of one mind, so my marriage to His Royal Highness Prince Yong can be considered as contributing to the country!"

"After thinking it through, I slowly stopped being angry and felt that this arranged marriage was not a bad thing."

“The only bad thing is that I’m not familiar with His Royal Highness Prince Yong at all.

Getting married right away and having the bridal chamber is so shameful..."

Lin Wan'er really wanted to beat Ye Ling'er to vent her anger. "So, from the time you heard the news to the time you calmed down, how long were you angry in total?"

Ye Ling'er blinked her big eyes and said affirmatively, "There should be at least a quarter of an hour!"

Lin Wan'er has already started rolling her eyes. Ye Ling'er is not here to complain, she is here to show off!
"Humph! You're getting married, so you come to show off to me!"

Ye Ling'er, who has always been fond of martial arts, now behaves like a little girl everywhere.

"Wan'er, don't misunderstand me. You are my best friend. Why would I show off to you? I am here to share my joy with you."

A rough-minded woman like Ye Ling'er certainly didn't notice that there was a knife in Lin Wan'er's eyes.

"Wan'er, I'm afraid that after a few days, you will change your mind when you see me..."

Looking at the somewhat shy Ye Ling'er, Lin Wan'er was somewhat stunned. "Why?"

Ye Ling'er's face turned slightly red, and she seemed very embarrassed.

"Although you are a princess, you still have to respect your elders. You should call me aunt."

Hearing this, Lin Wan'er, who could no longer bear it, instantly exploded!

She stepped on the Lingbo Weibu step and slapped Ye Ling'er's chest with her Tianshan Zhemei hand.

"Ye Ling'er! I'll beat you to death, you shameless bastard! Only a fool would call you aunt!"

Ye Ling'er was caught off guard and was instantly controlled by Lin Wan'er.

She screamed loudly, "Wan'er, let go, let go quickly, it's going to burst! Ah!"

Lin Wan'er sneered, "It's better to crush him. If I crush him, Li Changan won't have anything to crush!"

A few days later, late at night.

On a hilltop outside Beijing, two ghostly figures were conversing.

A short man wearing a tattered bamboo hat and a torn straw raincoat.

This man was holding an ordinary sword in his hand. No one could have imagined that he was the famous Si Gu Jian.

The other one was tall and covered in a black cloak. It was Ku He who had recovered from his injuries.

"Ye Liuyun just cares too much about his juniors. I have advised him to kill Emperor Qing many times, but he just won't do it."

Si Gu Jian complained, but Ku He did not respond.

"Who has the magic weapon that injured Ye Liuyun?"

Si Gu Jian replied, "I can't find anything. Li Changan and Miss Ye's son are both possible."

Ku He nodded and said, "That makes sense. So if we enter the city from this direction, we can avoid Hulong Villa and Fan Mansion. It should be safe."

Si Gu Jian frowned and said, "Two great masters are acting so sneakily."

Thinking about the two serious injuries he had suffered in the past year, Ku He's tone became cautious again.

"It's better to be safe than sorry. We must kill Emperor Qing this time. There must not be any accidents."

"When the time comes, I will take action to entangle Hong Sixiang, and you will wait for the opportunity to assassinate Emperor Qing!"

“Even if two grandmasters join forces, they may not be able to kill a grandmaster.

But it shouldn't be a problem for you to kill a ninth-rank Emperor Qing!"

Si Gu Jian said, "Stop talking nonsense. This opportunity is rare. Let's go."

The two of them said no more, but just tiptoed on the ground, and in the next moment they arrived in Kyoto City a hundred feet away.

The guards on duty on the city wall didn't detect any presence at all.

The two entered the Nanqing Palace, and Si Gu Jian found the imperial study with ease.

As an assassin who had entered the palace many times to commit assassinations, Si Gu Jian was very familiar with the Qing Palace.

Ku He also felt a powerful aura in the imperial study, it was from the Grand Master!

The two of them had just reached the roof outside the imperial study when the door of the study suddenly opened.

Hong Sixiang came out with his body bent, "All of you go down. No matter what happens tonight, you are not allowed to approach the imperial study."

Li Chengru, who had just walked to the imperial study, bowed and asked, "Eunuch Hong, the imperial guards are responsible for guarding His Majesty, and guarding the imperial study is their duty."

At this time, Emperor Qing's lazy voice came from the imperial study.

"Boss, you are new to the palace and don't know the rules."

"I'm telling you now, Eunuch Hong's words are my words."

Li Chengru then realized that the inconspicuous Hong Sixiang in front of him was the legendary grandmaster!

"My son, take your orders!"

After saying this, Li Chengru led the imperial guards to evacuate the imperial study.

After everyone left, the domineering true energy in Hong Sixiang's body suddenly erupted.

These true qi were exactly what Emperor Qing lost to him through the door.

Hong Sixiang said to the rooftop opposite, "Master Ku He is here for the first time, why is he just like that idiot, always hiding his head and showing his tail?"

Ku He said in a deep voice, "You are the one who hides your head and shows your tail!"

"Of the four great masters in the world, both of us have met Ye Liuyun several times."

"Only you, Hong Sixiang, are hiding your true colors and willing to be a slave. You don't have the character of a great master at all!"

Hong Sixiang suddenly stood up straight and his tone became much stronger.

"Master, you are joking. Without your majesty, I would not be where I am today."

"It is precisely because I became a slave of the royal family that I was able to save my life and become a grandmaster."

"As a human being, you should always be grateful and repay kindness. Even a great master is still a human being, isn't he?"

While Hong Sixiang was speaking, Ku He stepped into the air and a huge handprint shot out into the air!

Si Gu Jian's footwork was as ghostly as a ghost, and a stream of sword energy slashed out into the air!
At this moment, there was a sudden loud thunder in the sky above the palace!
"Boom!"

Hearing this, Ku He and Si Gu Jian looked at each other, and fear was seen in their eyes!

Could this loud noise be the divine weapon that hit Ye Liuyun?

Both heard the source of the sound and dodged as quickly as possible.

The two grandmasters had never seen Barrett, so they didn't know that Barrett's bullets were faster than sound.

By the time you hear the sound and try to dodge, it will be too late.

The sword energy and palm prints of the two were dispersed by Hong Sixiang's palm because they had no sustained true energy!
However, the collision of the true qi of the three grandmasters instantly collapsed the luxurious balcony of the imperial study!

The three nearby palaces where books were stored were also affected by the true energy, and their roofs collapsed!
Si Gu Jian thought he had avoided the so-called magic weapon, but suddenly he felt a powerful innate energy coming from his side.

By the time he reacted, a stream of energy from his fingertips had already hit his right arm!

"Clang!"

The ordinary sword fell on the ordinary stone floor, and Si Gu Jian's right arm was torn apart and blood was flowing!

"Damn it, Ye Liuyun is nearby!"

Si Gu Jian cursed viciously, he had already recognized Ye Liuyun's free-hand Qi.

Something unexpected happened, and Ku He and Si Gu Jian had already figured out Emperor Qing's plan.

The magic weapon was in the hands of Emperor Qing. He and Ye Liuyun staged a drama in Hangzhou, making everyone think that Ye Liuyun was seriously injured.

Emperor Qing banished the Ye family out of Kyoto again, making it seem as if the Ye family's grandmaster was seriously injured and the Ye family had fallen out of favor.

Then let Si Gu Jian and Ku He believe it to be true, thinking that Ye Liuyun was seriously injured and that only Hong Sixiang was by Emperor Qing's side, and they could assassinate Emperor Qing!
In fact, the loud noise just now was just a large-scale firecracker that Emperor Qing asked Hong Sixiang to research.

It can only explode on the spot and has no killing effect.

But just this one noise was enough to frighten Ku He and Si Gu Jian.

Now, the two had no idea whether there was a magic weapon or not.

At this moment, a loud shout came from the imperial study.

"Uncle! Leave Si Gu Jian behind!"

Si Gu Jian tapped the ground with his toes and retreated a hundred feet in the air. Then a gray figure chased out from the darkness!
The grey figure had a graceful figure and his movements were as strange as lightning. He didn't look injured at all!
Si Gu Jian yelled angrily, "Ye Liuyun, you are really here!"

(End of this chapter)