The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: Causing a Commotion

Inside Ronghua Pavilion.

The archers realized that their bows and arrows were useless, as the little thief kept diving into the crowd. Using bows and arrows would likely harm their own people.

Moreover, the little thief was indeed cunning, darting east and west within the crowd, causing chaos throughout Ronghua Pavilion.

When Cao Ji’an arrived and saw the scene before him, he was furious beyond words.

He realized that it wasn’t their men capturing the thief, but rather the thief toying with their men.

The little thief could escape, but he chose not to.

Cao Ji’an’s guess was correct.

Huangfu Jingchen had no intention of escaping.

First, his skills gave him confidence.

Second, from Wang Wan’er’s Hua Cheng Villa, where a mere governor’s daughter dared to compare herself to a princess and privately kept male lovers, even forcibly taking young men. And now, at the Governor Mansion, everything he saw displayed Governor Wang’s extreme extravagance and disregard for the law, oppressing the common folk...

These City Guards had become his personal guards, using public resources for personal use to such an extent, it was simply outrageous.

What harm was there in causing a scene?

He was determined to make a big scene to vent his anger.

Cao Ji’an watched the nimble figure moving swiftly, while his subordinates were like tigers trying to bite a porcupine, unable to act, which was infuriating!

Cao Ji’an’s eyes were filled with murderous intent, and he swiftly drew his sword, a stroke of white light slashing at Huangfu Jingchen’s waist.

Huangfu Jingchen, surrounded by Patrol Guards, suddenly felt a chill down his spine, a feeling akin to being stared at by death.

His heart skipped a beat; although the patrols had varying skills, and despite their number, he could handle them. But now, was there a master among them?

While pondering, a sharp blade’s wind came thrusting towards him. The light of the blade was extremely cunning, slashing at his waist while seemingly blocking all directions, leaving no safe escape route from the blade’s range.

This was a master.

This person had exceptional control over the blade, a skill that required ten to twenty years of practice to achieve.

However, Huangfu Jingchen was certain that this person was not the one who fought him over the silk book earlier.

The previous opponent had an indescribable aura, slippery and profound, unfathomable. Most importantly, it was a woman.

Huangfu Jingchen’s eyes held a touch of gravity; this person gave him the feeling of being quite formidable.

If it was a one-on-one, he wouldn’t fear him, but now he was encircled by Patrol Guards, with swords and blades constantly threatening him.

Being targeted by such a person was quite troublesome.

Just then, another blade tried to attack Huangfu Jingchen amidst the chaos. He twisted his body to an incredible angle, dodging the blade, and used a technique to snatch the opponent’s weapon barehanded, at the same time kicking the person away.

At this moment, Cao Ji’an’s blade was closing in. Huangfu Jingchen, curious about Cao Ji’an’s skills, and to test his own strength in this situation, didn’t dodge but met Cao Ji’an’s blade with his own.

Cao Ji’an sneered; his blade was heavy and solid, forged with high-quality steel. With his full force, most would have their palms split and bleeding, unable to hold anything.

This kid wanted to clash directly; he was courting death!

With a clang, the two blades met.

Huangfu Jingchen’s blade chipped upon impact, his grip almost failing, while Cao Ji’an’s hand trembled, the sudden numbness surprising him greatly.

He expected the kid’s blade to fly off, his hand rendered useless, but he remained unharmed?

In terms of inner strength, this little thief was likely on par with him.

No wonder he dared to come to the attic alone at night.

He must be captured.

Especially since he didn’t know what precious item the little thief had stolen. If he escaped, it would be hard to explain to the Governor.

With this thought, his killing intent grew stronger. Despite his numb wrist, he swung his blade again.

Huangfu Jingchen dodged as Cao Ji’an’s lethal moves came relentlessly, three consecutive strikes.

These three strikes were Cao Ji’an’s signature move, known as Cao Triple Kills, always leaving no one unscathed!

In using these three strikes, Cao Ji’an was utilizing his ultimate skills to leave Huangfu Jingchen dead here.

Huangfu Jingchen saw the dense blade maneuvers; each strike seemed like it was tenfold, real and feigned, fast and slow, sequences continuous, seemingly without gaps.

These three strikes formed a net, a dark net of devouring that carried a breath of death.

Getting caught in this net would mean limbs severed at least.

Huangfu Jingchen’s eyes focused; he had underestimated this man, stronger than anticipated. Still, he wasn’t afraid, but getting entangled with such a person would make escape difficult, thus avoiding a prolonged fight was crucial.

Huangfu Jingchen twirled his sword in a flourish, meeting Cao Ji’an’s blade with the back of his, deflecting the force, then countering with a slash, diving into the crowd.

Cao Ji’an’s gaze flickered; the kid’s casual appearance belied his cleverness, though his flexibility revealed he feared direct confrontation.

Did this imply that although the kid’s sword didn’t fly from his grip earlier, he was merely holding on?

Cao Ji’an saw Huangfu Jingchen trying to flee and was unwilling to let him go. He immediately pursued with his sword.

One ran swiftly, the other chased fiercely.

Huangfu Jingchen’s path was blocked by Patrol Guards trying to stop him, as blades appeared around him, all aiming to nab him.

Fortunately, his quick reactions kept him unharmed.

Yet despite not fearing Cao Ji’an, the situation favored Cao Ji’an due to his numerous helpers.

With Cao Ji’an’s relentless chase and the guards’ interference, his stamina would eventually deplete.

Then, capture would be inevitable.

If caught, the hard-earned valuables would be doomed.

No point dragging on, time to run!

Determined, Huangfu Jingchen put his plan into action.

Cao Ji’an, seeing Huangfu Jingchen dart away like a rabbit, cursed his own men for being useless and shouted, ”Surround him! Ten men to the east, archers, where are the archers, aim and shoot! Patrol Guard Squad One, handle the south; Squad Two, the east; Guard Squad One, the west; Squad Two, the north! If he escapes from anyone, you will answer with your heads!”

Under this stern command, the patrol guards and troops lunged forward.

With Cao Ji’an’s guidance, their blockade tightened.

Seeing this, Huangfu Jingchen realized it was troublesome with Cao Ji’an around, his men spurred on, no one dared slack off, making escape difficult, so he had no choice but to risk dealing with Cao Ji’an first.