An Immortal Maiden Brought Low

Several times along the way, Song Qingshu wanted to turn around and see what the female assassin looked like. Yet whenever the thought arose, the sword tip pressed against his back tightened slightly, as though the woman could foresee his intentions.

Song Qingshu's heart tightened. This female assassin seems highly skilled. Do I know anyone like her?

He always felt that he had heard the female assassin's voice somewhere before, yet no matter how hard he thought, he could not remember. Clearly, she was not an acquaintance—but among the women he was not very familiar with, who possessed such formidable martial arts?

After racking his brains without finding any clue, Song Qingshu simply stopped thinking about it. Once they reached Xiao Xingguo's residence, surely she would reveal herself.

"My brother and I won't disturb Eunuch Xing's rest any longer." After walking for who knew how long, the two guards stopped outside a courtyard and turned to Song Qingshu.

Song Qingshu casually glanced behind him, but saw no sign of the female assassin. He could not help silently praising her. Such excellent lightness skill!

He surveyed the small courtyard beside them and guessed that it was Xiao Xingguo's residence. Without betraying anything, he nodded. "Would you two guards care to come in for a cup of tea?"

"No, no," the two guards hurriedly waved their hands. "We still have our duties and must continue searching for the female assassin. We dare not delay. We hope Your Excellency will forgive us."

Song Qingshu had only offered casually in the first place. It was even better that the two guards knew how to behave. "In that case, I won't keep you. Thank you both for your help this time. If there is ever anything I can assist you with, feel free to speak