Return Home Assassination

Return Home Assassination

"Humph, Lin Yu, how did you promise me that night? I even heard that Linglong Princess went to your residence that day and was driven straight back out. Is that true?" The Ancient Emperor was asking though he already knew the answer. Lin Yu had even suspected that Linglong Princess had acted that way under the Ancient Emperor's decree.

"Your Majesty, this humble subject feels too tired and has no choice but to resign." After all, he was still young, only fifteen years old. If he were made a general, it would be hard to convince the masses. Over the past few days, many people had already said as much. Lin Yu truly had no reason to remain here any longer.

The Ancient Emperor narrowed his eyes. Perhaps it really was so; for a teenage boy, saying he was tired was only natural. After a long while, he continued, "Since you are tired, then rest well. There is no need for you to resign. I absolve you of any offense." Lin Yu shook his head at that moment, and the assembled generals immediately knew the matter was not over.

"Your Majesty, this subject believes that I should not bear such a heavy responsibility. I only wish to become a farmer in the countryside." Lin Yu voiced what was in his heart. These days had made him thoroughly realize that daily affairs kept him so busy his head spun, leaving him utterly unable to cultivate. This would affect his cultivation and could even ruin him as a cultivator.

A flush appeared on the Ancient Emperor's face, and he roared, "No ambition, no ambition! Do you intend to bury all your abilities in the mountains and wilderness?" Lin Yu promptly nodded. It had to be said that the Ancient Emperor was truly furious. Only after a long while did he say, "I truly do not understand what exactly you want to do."

"This humble subject merely wishes to return home." Lin Yu was not frightened in the slightest by the emperor's wrath, but the many ministers were scared out of their wits. At the same time, someone stepped out of the ranks, knelt beside Lin Yu, and said, "Please allow the Grand General to resign and return to his hometown, Your Majesty." Very soon, more people stepped forward. Lin Yu smiled again when he saw them.

It truly was not bad to build good relationships with these people. Had he not already received his reward now? Lin Yu said once more, "Please permit this subject to resign and return home, Your Majesty." Lin Yu glanced around again and said nothing further.

"Fine, fine, you are all truly remarkable. Since you insist on this, if I refuse to let him leave, what can you do to me?" Lin Yu smiled again and pinched his fingers together before saying, "In that case, only Linglong Princess can persuade Your Majesty."

At that moment, a voice announced from outside, "Linglong Princess has arrived." At the same time, the Ancient Emperor sat down in his chair and quietly waited for Linglong's arrival.

"Linglong, my child, why have you come? Quickly, come up here." The Ancient Emperor was fond of this child, but Linglong knelt directly on the ground instead of following his wishes. She said to him, "Father Emperor, your daughter wishes for you to permit the general to resign and return home." Lin Yu silently pinched his fingers, as though waiting for something.

The Ancient Emperor frowned. This girl had never involved herself in court affairs. Today, she had come for Lin Yu after all. He stroked his face before continuing, "Then... then you must give me a reason."

"Hmm? Father Emperor, since you want a reason from me, then I will not speak to you for an entire month. You had better think it through." Linglong rose to her feet, hands on her hips as though demonstrating against the Ancient Emperor. Soon, he continued, "Since that is the case, then leave. Leave behind your court robes. Go wherever you wish. I will not concern myself with it anymore. Court is dismissed."

Lin Yu shook his head when he saw this. His decision to leave today had been as certain as nails driven into a board. Even if Linglong Princess had failed to persuade the Ancient Emperor, he would still have exhausted every possible means to escape.

"Nu Sheng, pack our things. We are leaving." Lin Yu had nothing here worth clinging to. Still, he had treated Nu Sheng rather well. Once Nu Sheng learned that Lin Yu's resignation had succeeded, he began packing as well, preparing to leave.

Within the inner palace, another person suddenly appeared beside the Ancient Emperor. He said lightly, "Elder Gu, tell me, what should be done with someone who refuses to serve me?" The Ancient Emperor's tone was exceedingly polite, as though the hundreds of years he had spent on the throne had been spent in vain.

"Are there too few cultivators in Ancient Imperial City? If they refuse to serve, simply kill them." When the Ancient Emperor heard this, a trace of killing intent surfaced in his eyes. If this unfolded, it was destined to be no good thing.

"Yes, kill him. Many thanks for Elder Gu's guidance." The Ancient Emperor respectfully bowed and left.

Only then did Lin Yu say, "See that? Once we leave this Ancient City and travel a little farther, we should be nearly home." Nu Sheng did not say much after hearing this and merely nodded.

He was truly a little excited now. Lin Yu's home was almost within sight; once they arrived, they should be safe.

Suddenly, daggers flew toward them.

"Hm? Who are they, to dare do such a thing?" one of the sixteen people asked. Only then did Lin Yu speak again. "Assassins. They dare come here even on the road home."

After seeing them, Lin Yu did not say another word. It had been many days since he had done anything like this.

At that moment, Lin Yu continued, "Who sent you, and why are you trying to assassinate me?" Those few cold blades had given Nu Sheng quite a fright. Lin Yu walked forward then, a longsword in hand, and said flatly, "Assassins should act like assassins. If you cannot kill with a single strike, then do not become assassins. Otherwise, you are insulting the profession. Do you understand?"

Lin Yu stood there and glanced around. With a single strike, he directly killed one person. Breathing in the scent of blood, Lin Yu spoke again. "It has been so long since I smelled blood. You can all stay here." After that, Lin Yu killed one person with every swing of his sword, showing not the slightest mercy.

Only after all sixteen had been slain did he say again, "No matter who sent you, you were destined to die here."

"Nu Sheng, are you all right? It was my oversight. The Ancient Emperor was never kind enough to let us leave so easily, so he would certainly send assassins after us. All right, let us continue on our way. We are almost there." As Lin Yu spoke, the Blood Command devoured all the fresh blood essence. Only then did Lin Yu speak again. "They are here again..."

"Kid, there is nothing we can do. Someone paid a great price for your life. We are helpless as well," said a Ninth-Order Body Tempering cultivator. Lin Yu's gaze turned cold in that instant. A great price—only the Ancient Emperor could likely afford such a price.

"Strike straight at the Yellow Dragon." Lin Yu's attack kicked up dust and poisonous mist, burying him completely...

(To be continued)