Chapter 878: Chapter 812: As long as I am also an assassin, the assassin cannot detect me!

A few days later, Zhang San finally led his nearly five thousand troops to the border of the Sword South Path and the Chuan-Yu Road.

Then Zhang San ordered a rest.

After all, it was just twenty miles ahead to the Sword South Path territory.

It was wise to rest well here before entering the Sword South Path.

Otherwise, once in the Sword South Path, who knows whether we’d face a difficult mode or a hell mode thereafter.

However, just as Zhang San ordered everyone to settle down and rest, Officer Wei and Officer Bi came to see him.

“Gentlemen, how did the tasks I assigned to you go?”

“Reporting to the Deputy Chief, thankfully we did not fail the mission. Now the entire Sword South Path knows that you are bringing an army to quell the rebellion!”

Officer Wei said with great pride.

But Officer Bi on the side seemed a bit worried.

“Deputy Chief, with the news of your coming to the Sword South Path to quell the rebellion spreading, some martial forces are becoming restless. Over the years, although many martial forces have been subdued by our Town Martial Office. But after all, considering Li Moxian, the Chief, has retired, they see the Town Martial Office as losing its strongest protection. I’ve heard that some martial forces are planning to send young prodigies to use you as a stepping stone.”

Officer Wei’s large head was filled with confusion at this moment.

We two went back to the Sword South Path together to spread the news!

Why is it that I haven’t heard anything about what Bi is saying now?

“But Deputy Chief, you needn’t panic. Most of those who can rush over now are martial forces within the Sword South Path. Tonight, I’ll share a tent with you. In case an assassin comes, I’ll seize the chance to strike and kill him at once! Don’t worry, I’m new to the Purple Mansion Realm, but when I hide my aura, even many strong men think I’m just a delicate maiden from a common family.”

Zhang San felt as if the abacus beads from Officer Bi’s calculations were about to splash water onto his face.

“Thank you for your kindness, Officer Bi. There are many people in the barracks, so there’s no need to worry about this matter right now.”

At this point, Officer Wei remembered something and immediately waved his hand, “Deputy Chief, we really shouldn’t take this matter lightly. The King of Shu, Yang Ling, received the news that you’re bringing people to the Sword South Path to quell the rebellion and has decided to rebel. I’ve heard he’s been actively contacting his trusted generals across various armies under him. He even sent messages to the Qing City Sword Sect and the Martial Marquis Manor.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang San couldn’t help but frown.

Qing City Sword Sect, Martial Marquis Manor, and Cloud Mountain Ethereal Palace are the three major martial forces within the Sword South Path.

“The King of Shu, Yang Ling, has a good relationship with those two?”

Officer Bi smiled right away and said, “The Martial Marquis Manor is more neutral, but the Manor is full of strong individuals. Even when the King of Shu, Yang Ling, first arrived in the Sword South Path, he first visited the Martial Marquis Manor, and the Old Manor Master didn’t even come out to greet him. No one knows how powerful the Martial Marquis Manor truly is. But the entire Martial Marquis Manor is said to be a sect, yet sometimes it resembles a strictly regulated army controlled by a family!”

“The granddaughter of the current Sect Master of the Qing City Sword Sect, Lin Wenshan, Lin Mengbai, also known as the Sword Immortal Lin with long legs and great beauty, was very famous in the Sword South Path and married the King of Shu, Yang Ling. Now she’s the Queen of Shu.”

This information was something Zhang San didn’t know before.

“So, with this Sword Immortal Lin and the Queen of Shu, does that mean the Qing City Sword Sect will stand with the King of Shu?”

Officer Wei shook his head and said, “Not necessarily. There are quite a few factions within the Qing City Sword Sect because its legacy mainly consists of the three core sword techniques, thus resulting in three main factions and many smaller schools. Although Lin Wenshan is the Sect Master now, he doesn’t have absolute authority.”

Officer Bi quickly added, “Besides, this Sword Immortal Lin’s name sounds impressive, but in reality, her long in her long legs, and her unparalleled beauty. She’s a top-class beauty in terms of looks and figure, but in terms of strength, hmm… This has led to a large number of followers in the past. Even though she married the King of Shu, Yang Ling, those who adore her till death remain insatiable. Some even feel she’s become more beautiful after marrying.”

“Therefore, many in the Qing City Sword Sect feel Lin Mengbai has tarnished their reputation and aren’t keen on associating much with the King of Shu, Yang Ling. However, the King is an Imperial Relative, so it’s impossible to have no interaction at all. Now that the King of Shu is rebelling, there’s bound to be differing opinions internally in the Qing City Sword Sect.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang San was much relieved.

He feared the Qing City Sword Sect’s marriage alliance with the King of Shu might increase his enemies.

The internal discord within the Qing City Sword Sect is, for him, a great advantage.

“Additionally…”

Officer Bi looked directly at Zhang San and said, “Deputy Chief, my legs are no worse than Lin Mengbai’s. If Deputy Chief desires, it wouldn’t be impossible.”

“Ah…no need, thank you.”

Seeing yet another failed attempt to seduce, Officer Bi thought of something and continued, “Deputy Chief, I’m actually concerned about your safety tonight. Since Yang Ling is already planning rebellion, he will definitely think of ways to deal with you. If something happens to you along the way, it’ll naturally be good news for him. So, he’s very likely to send someone to assassinate you. He might even send people from the Qing City Sword Sect!”

At this point, Officer Wei also thought of something and said, “Deputy Chief, although there’s a saying that the gun strikes the leader, there are always some rash youths out there who act without thinking. I’m worried about you being so young and already the Deputy Chief of the Town Martial Office, causing some people dreaming of fame to develop different ideas!”

Zhang San knew this journey wouldn’t be smooth.

But he didn’t expect there to be so many contemplating killing him.

All of a sudden, Zhang San began to ponder how he could deal with assassins coming from unknown places with unknown purposes.

There’s a saying of thieves every day.

But there’s no saying of guarding against thieves every day.

And considering he came to the Sword South Path with many duties, he couldn’t constantly be on guard against potential assassins!

Thus, he had to come up with a once-and-for-all, or at least long-term effective method to handle the potentially endless assassins.

Seeing Zhang San like this, Officer Bi immediately said, “I can wrong my family by pretending to be the Deputy Chief’s concubine. Don’t worry, my acting is superb; I’ll act as your concubine at your side, and nobody will suspect a thing.”

Zhang San glanced at Officer Bi, then pulled a piece of gold from his Gluttonous Bag and tossed it over.

“Deputy Chief wants to tell me that the value of a night of springtime is priceless? I get it. Officer Wei, step out for a moment; the Deputy Chief and I have matters that require more intimate discussion.”

Zhang San sighed, “I’m suggesting you take the money and find some men outside. Even if it costs money! Stop trying to use me for that purpose.”

“Deputy Chief, outside men just can’t compare to you in terms of looks!”

Mentioning Officer Bi to go outside and find a man made Zhang San suddenly realize, even if those planning to assassinate him arrived, could they certainly find him?

How do they know they found the right person?

Or simply, as long as I can always make them unable to find me, isn’t that enough?

Thinking of this, Zhang San smiled.

“I have ways to deal with any assassins that might come.”

“Is Deputy Chief planning to disguise me as a male bodyguard? It’s not impossible.”

Zhang San didn’t bother with Officer Bi. He directly told Officer Wei, “Go and bring a few sets of Night Traveler’s Clothes. I want to disguise myself as an assassin.”

“Ah!?”