Jin Tie had already ran out of the alley at this time
He ran past West Drum Tower Street, ran through the narrow alley, and ran into an even narrower fork in the road.
His left arm was no longer functioning, and blood dripped from his sleeve, leaving a string of red dots on the bluestone.
He heard footsteps behind him.
Very light, but fast.
Getting closer.
Jin Tie dare not look back.
He wasn't sure if he could run away. Foundation Establishment, Sixth Layer versus Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer, the gap was too big.
But he was still running, his legs moving mechanically, like a machine that couldn't stop.
The footsteps stopped behind him.
Jin Tie felt a gust of wind coming from behind.
He turned sideways instinctively.
But it's too late.
The sword flashed and his right arm flew out.
"Ah--!"
Jin Tie screamed and fell forward, his face hitting the ground, two teeth knocked out, and his mouth was filled with blood.
He turned over, facing up, and saw Zhou Qi standing in front of him.
The blood on the knife is still dripping.
Zhou Qi looked down at him, expressionless.
Jin Tie was lying on the ground, with blood gushing from the fracture in his right arm, his left arm was also useless, and his legs could not use any strength.
He was like an old dog whose backbone had been trampled and collapsed in a pool of blood.
But he's still laughing.
The smile was twisted and ferocious, and the eyes were full of hatred.
"It's you... it's you who spread the news yourself!" His voice was broken and filled with infinite hatred. "You have such a poisonous mind... you are trying to lure me to your door!!"
Zhou Qi said nothing.
Several question marks flashed through my mind.
??
What is this old boy talking about?
But it doesn't matter, there is a deep hatred between the two sides, and this person must not be kept.
He raised his knife.
The sword light fell.
Jin Tie's head rolled twice on the ground and stopped at the base of the wall.
Zhou Qi bent down, wiped the blood from the knife on Jin Tie's clothes, and sheathed the knife.
He stood up straight and exhaled a long breath.
Three bodies in the alley.
Two Foundation Establishment, Eighth Layer, one Foundation Establishment, Sixth Layer.
The first actual battle against three people was still a bit stressful for him.
But fortunately, the other party used a rat weapon, so he was worried that he would be entangled in a long-term fight.
Otherwise, these three people wouldn't be so easy to kill.
At least one or two can escape.
Zhou Qi turned around and prepared to walk back.
First call in the fearful captain.
As soon as he took a step, a figure fell from the sky and landed at the entrance of the alley.
The man was dressed in military uniform, with a sword on his waist, and his aura was as strong as a mountain.
He is in his fifties, has a resolute face, a few strands of white hair on his temples, but his back is as straight as a gun.
Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer Peak's pressure was released unabashedly, heading towards Zhou Qi.
Zhou Qi was not to be outdone, and faced him with no sign of coercion. He pressed the handle of the knife with one hand and looked at the man with an evil look in his eyes.
The man's eyes first flashed with surprise, then glanced at the three corpses on the ground, and then fell back on Zhou Qi.
"Who are you?" He asked, his voice calm and calm, "Who are these people?"
When Zhou Qi heard this, he knew that he was from the government. He released the handle of the knife and said, "Yao Residence, guest Zhou Qi, these people are Champion Marquis Estate's people, come to assassinate me."
The man raised his eyebrows slightly.
He walked forward, squatted down, and looked at the bodies on the ground.
Jin Tie has no head, but the patterns on the clothes are in the style of Champion Marquis Estate.
Shadow Seven's arms were broken, and there were more than a dozen poisonous needles in the needle bag at his waist.
Li Cang stabbed his chest through the heart, and his right arm was broken at shoulder level. The knife beside him was the standard weapon enshrined by Marquis Residence.
Two Foundation Establishment, Eighth Layer, one Foundation Establishment, Sixth Layer.
He straightened up and looked at Zhou Qi, his eyes a little more scrutinizing.
"Did you kill him?"
"Yes."
The man was silent for a moment.
"I am General Huangfu Song." He said, his tone was calm, but with a hint of respect, "My little friend is indeed very powerful."
Zhou Qi raised his hands and said nothing.
"Don't leave Yongjing for the next few days until I find out this matter." Huangfu Song looked at Zhou Qi and said.
"Of course."
"I'll stay at Chancellery Secretariat Yao Residence. The general can go and look for you if you need anything."
Huangfu Song nodded, looked around Zhou Qi, and said with a smile, "Young man, please come to Grand Commandant's Office if you have time. I like to discuss Daoism with young talents like you."
After saying that, Huangfu Song flashed and disappeared from the alley.
After Huangfu Song left, no one dared to approach the alley.
Colonel Zhao led a few soldiers and walked in cautiously.
The smoke has dissipated, and the scene in the alley can be seen clearly. There are several large holes in the wall, several pieces of bluestone are broken, and there are three corpses on the ground, with blood dripping all over the ground.
The chilling atmosphere that had not yet dissipated in the environment made Captain Zhao feel a little weak.
He glanced at the corpse on the ground, then at Zhou Qi standing in the middle of the alley, and his Adam's apple rolled.
"This... sir," his voice trembled, "These people are..."
"People from Champion Marquis Estate." Zhou Qi said in a calm tone, "Come and assassinate me, and you can handle the body."
Captain Zhao nodded repeatedly and did not dare to ask any more questions.
He waved to the soldiers behind him, and several of them stepped forward bravely and carried the body onto the cart.
After Zhou Qi walked away, the soldiers behind him reported to Captain Zhao:
"There are three corpses, but one head is missing."
Zhou Qi walked out of the alley, and the black horse did not run around at the entrance.
His four hooves scratched the ground uneasily, and when he saw him coming, he snorted.
Zhou Qi patted the horse's neck and got on the horse.
The sound of horse hooves sounded in the alley, slowly and slowly, and gradually faded away.
When Zhou Qi returned to Yao Residence, it was already noon.
He didn't go to see Yao Qing or Yang Zhenshan first, and went straight back to his yard.
The boy greeted him at the door. When he saw blood on the corner of his robe, his expression changed. He wanted to ask, but was stopped by a look from Zhou Qi.
"Don't make any noise." Zhou Qi said, "Get a basin of water."
The boy responded and trotted away.
Zhou Qi opened the door and took off his robe.
There are several holes in the gray robe, which were opened by the sword energy.
He threw his robe on the table and looked down at Dark Nether Soft Armor.
There are several traces and a punch mark on Soft Armor, at the location where Jin Tie hit it.
The two knife marks, one deep and one shallow, were left by Li Cang.
Although damaged, Soft Armor is still usable.
Zhou Qi reached out and touched it, and the tentacles were cold and smooth.
"I used it as soon as I bought it. It's a pity but it's worth it." He said to himself.
He took off Soft Armor, folded it, and put it in the wooden box.
Then take off Dark Moon Saber from your waist and put it on the table.
There was still unwiped blood on the blade, which had been rubbed on Jin Tie's robe, but there was still a little dark red left in the gap between the handle and the blade.
He fetched water, wiped the knife clean, and hung it back on his waist.
Then he unhooked a cloth bag from his horse.
It was a ball-shaped object, oozing with blood.
He picked up the cloth bag and walked to Yang Zhenshan's yard.
When Zhou Qi arrived, Yang Zhenshan was practicing swordplay in the courtyard.
"You're back?" Yang Zhenshan said casually when he saw Zhou Qi coming over.
Zhou Qi has no answer.
He walked to the stone table, put down the cloth bag, and opened it.
Jin Tie's head.
Yang Zhenshan's sword fell to the ground with a "dang" sound.
He stood there, looking at the human head on the stone table, and then turned to look at Zhou Qi beside him.
His mouth opened, but no words came out.
After a long time, Yang Zhenshan said, "Thank you!"
Zhou Qi waved his hand, left the yard without explaining anything.