"Isn't the Commander trying to kill Brother Feng?" Huan'er said anxiously upon hearing the words from the person beside her.
Ye An comforted Huan'er, saying, "It shouldn't be possible. The Commander wouldn't do that."
Yao Chen looked at Song Jiang Leng and said, "I'll leave today's new recruit test to you."
Song Jiang Leng glanced at Yao Chen without saying a word.
Yao Chen said angrily, "What are you looking at me like that for? It wasn't me who captured the person. Who told him to attempt assassination..."
"Yao Chen, whether you did this or not, I will find out," Song Jiang Leng interrupted Yao Chen coldly.
Yao Chen snorted, "Investigate then! However, as long as you are in the Imperial Guard, you must obey this Commander."
Song Jiang Leng looked at Yao Chen coldly and said, "I know."
"Today, as long as you defeat him, your test will be considered passed," Yao Chen pointed at Song Jiang and said to Xue Zi Ning.
"This... How is this possible? That person is an assassin who kills without blinking. Isn't this bullying us new recruits?" The new recruits below were dissatisfied.
Yao Chen said triumphantly, "Song Jiang, it seems a bit unfair to you to fight him. How about you let him have ten moves? You can make your move after ten moves?"
"No need," Xue Zi Ning refused directly. She looked at Song Jiang, whose pale face showed no trace of blood. Clearly, his injuries had not healed. Moreover, with someone being arrested as an assassin, he probably hadn't slept well all night.
For Yao Chen to still want to pressure him, her heart felt cold. If Zi Li knew, how heartbroken would she be?
"You... you don't need?" Yao Chen looked at the new recruit in surprise. He wondered if he had misheard.
"Yes."
Xue Zi Ning nodded. She withdrew her gaze and said to Yao Chen, "Because I believe only the Commander is worthy of being my opponent. I don't know this person."
Yao Chen was stunned. Those below were also stunned.
"Presumptuous! How dare you disobey what this Commander says?" Yao Chen was furious.
"Not at all. I am considering it for the Commander."
"For me?" Yao Chen looked at Xue Zi Ning in confusion.
Xue Zi Ning nodded and said, "I believe it would be an unfair victory if a healthy person like myself were to compete against someone who is severely injured."
Song Jiang frowned slightly. He looked up at the new recruit and said coldly, "You know, even if I am injured now, you still wouldn't be able to defeat me."
"I know, but I don't wish to compete with an injured person. If we must compete, then I will concede ten moves," Xue Zi Ning said.
Everyone was shocked.
Song Jiang's gaze paused. He looked at the new recruit in front of him, a face that was too plain, but his eyes were exceptionally bright and clear, as if they could penetrate his very heart.
Yao Chen snorted inwardly, thinking that a new recruit was still a new recruit, trying to show off. However, since he wanted to, he would grant it. "Since you insist, this Commander can only agree. But if you lose, I..."
"I disagree," Song Jiang directly refused.
Yao Chen was angered by this, "Song Jiang, don't push your luck."
Song Jiang sneered, "Yao Chen, you are the Commander, but I am not. This duty of teaching new recruits should be yours. My injuries have not healed, so I will not take on this task."
With that, Song Jiang turned and left without looking back.
Yao Chen, furious, pointed at Song Jiang from behind, unable to speak for a long time.
"Commander, please give me your guidance!" Xue Zi Ning stepped forward again, pressing her demand.
Yao Chen's gaze was sharp as he looked at her. She raised her head and met his gaze directly. Yao Chen angrily said, "Come on, but don't regret it later." He had given her a chance, and she didn't want it, so he would not be polite.
"Come on!" Yao Chen assumed a stance.
Xue Zi Ning bowed and said, "Excuse me!"
Before she finished speaking, Yao Chen felt a blur of movement before his eyes. When he blinked, the new recruit was still standing opposite him. Had he seen wrong?
He then thought it was impossible. If their skills were so formidable, why would they be here?
"This Commander is about to make a move." Yao Chen attacked Xue Zi Ning.
She moved slightly, dodging multiple times, and then sat down on the ground with a large movement, as if Yao Chen had struck her, though he hadn't. As they went back and forth like this, Yao Chen felt his whole body growing sore, and he was getting weaker. Finally, his head spun, and he fell off the platform. Xue Zi Ning took out a pebble and quickly flicked it at Yao Chen's back. The dazed Yao Chen felt no pain, but it was unfortunate for those who caught him, as they were hit hard.
"Brother Ning, you scared Huan'er to death," Huan'er said to Xue Zi Ning with concern.
"I'm fine, but I might have lost," Xue Zi Ning said, as it appeared she had indeed lost to outsiders. However, with Yao Chen's sudden collapse and fall from the arena, the new recruit test concluded.
All the new recruits breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Xue Zi Ning with a touch of admiration.
After all, no one dared to challenge the Commander.
Not far away, a man in black stood there, gazing at the slender figure on the stage with sharp eyes.
"Song Jiang, Fenghua has been imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice's jail. It will be difficult to rescue her," Hei Yin said dejectedly.
"Why did Fenghua attempt to assassinate the Regent?" Song Jiang turned to Hei Yin and asked.
Hei Yin shook his head, "Last night, after Fenghua saw you injured, he seemed a bit off. I didn't think much of it, but I never expected that he... actually..."
"Fenghua is not a rash person," Song Jiang said.
Hei Yin nodded, "There are only three of us left now. Song Jiang, you must persevere. Otherwise..."
Song Jiang looked into the distance, "No wonder even the Prince wants to abandon us. If we can't even protect ourselves, how can we protect him?"
"Song Jiang, what if I beg Princess Chang'an to save Fenghua..."
After saying this, Hei Yin hesitated to look at Song Jiang. He knew Princess Chang'an had a notorious reputation and particularly liked to keep male favorites. He knew that if he did this, he would likely no longer be able to serve as a shadow guard, and his future would be ruined.
However, for Fenghua, he was willing.
"I'll go," Song Jiang's originally icy gaze showed a flicker of light.
"I'll accompany you," Hei Yin said.
"You take care of Bai Yin. His poison might relapse today."
Hei Yin nodded, "Alright, then be careful."
"Don't worry." He couldn't afford to have an accident, otherwise, the four of them would truly cease to exist. He had to wait for the true master who could lead them to appear, but would he be able to wait? Da Feng Novel Network
He looked up at the sky. Their master, where are you?
If you have already appeared, please come to their side and save them, otherwise, they will truly be at death's door.