The sudden turn of events was unexpected by everyone, which caused everyone to pause in surprise.
However, the assassins quickly realized that their target was Qi Ling. So, after one of them failed, the others who were meant to draw attention to her rushed towards Qi Ling.
"What the hell? This can't be true! I've only just arrived in this world, and I don't owe anyone any money. Why is someone specifically chasing after me?" Qi Ling felt extremely frustrated, but she could only run away as quickly as possible. She wasn't even sure how strong her body was, and she didn't dare take the risk.
Seeing that everyone was ignoring her and heading straight for Qi Ling, Yang Qianqiong felt a surge of frustration and hurriedly said, "Hey! What kind of attitude is this? Don't run away!"
Once Qi Ling actually started running, she realized that her speed was ridiculously fast. These martial arts masters couldn't catch up with her at all, which showed that her physical fitness was indeed still there.
Unfortunately, although Qi Ling was very fast, it was his first time in this town, and he was quickly surrounded by the group. Yang Qianqiong, on the other hand, had disappeared and became the only person he managed to shake off.
"Damn it, you corrupt official! Don't even think about escaping again, today is your death day!" the Qi Ling men said viciously. Without giving Qi Ling a chance to explain, they rushed towards Qi Ling, their steel knives aimed at her body.
Qi Ling dodged left and right, but facing so many attacks and being unarmed, he naturally couldn't completely evade them. So he was quickly hit by several attacks, and his clothes became tattered.
But at that moment, everyone discovered that when their blades struck Qi Ling, it was as if they were hitting refined iron; they couldn't cause him any harm at all. All they managed to cut was the clothes Qi Ling was wearing.
"Hmph, as expected of the Commander-in-Chief, your martial arts are indeed impressive!" the men said. "But I refuse to believe that your external martial arts have no weaknesses!"
Just as the group was about to launch another attack, a group of soldiers suddenly rushed out from the street corner, led by a constable, and ran quickly toward them.
Seeing this situation, the men who were besieging Qi Ling knew that they couldn't take Qi Ling down in a short time and that they would likely perish there as well, so they decisively chose to retreat.
Before leaving, he even unethically threw steel knives at Qi Ling. Several knives struck Qi Ling, making a clanging sound, but they couldn't cause any harm.
The group of soldiers chased after the fleeing men, while Qi Ling fell into deep thought. Those men had called him "Commander-in-Chief"—could it be that he actually held some kind of position?
"Sir, are you alright?" Just then, the head constable came to Qi Ling's side and asked him very respectfully.
"Do you know me?" Qi Ling asked. If this person knew her identity, things would be much easier, and she could confirm the information more quickly.
However, Qi Ling's words caused the constable to misunderstand. He lowered his head and said, "This subordinate knows that your identity is a secret, sir, so please rest assured that in this town, only this subordinate knows your identity."
"Ah, I see..." After hearing this, Qi Ling was unable to speak. Otherwise, not knowing her own identity would be too suspicious.
However, judging from the constable's words and actions, he must have a very high status, so high that this person is someone that cannot be offended and can only look up to.
Could it be that I am actually a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and I'm here incognito to search for someone? This plot is getting a bit more complicated.
Left with no other choice, Qi Ling could only feign concern and say, "Well, it's good that you know. I was seriously injured in the attack by those thieves. Please take me back to rest."
The constable looked at Qi Ling's body but couldn't find any injuries. However, since the superior had ordered it, he had no choice but to comply.
For the next two days, Qi Ling spent them in a very leisurely manner. No matter what requests she made, the constables here seemed to have received orders and would do their best to fulfill Qi Ling's requests.
Even when Qi Ling was getting a little bored, the constable, in an attempt to please Qi Ling, said in a very obsequious manner, "Sir, are you feeling a bit bored? Would you like me to call a few girls to keep you company and help you pass the time?"
Qi Ling, of course, refused such a good offer. He wasn't some lecherous devil who would be interested in just any woman.
On that very day, just as Qi Ling was about to rest, a sudden noise came from the roof, and then a figure jumped in through the window—it was Yang Qianqiong, who had disappeared that day.
" Qi Ling! I've been looking for you everywhere! Where have you been? What are you doing here?" Yang Qianqiong asked immediately upon seeing Qi Ling.
Qi Ling frowned and said, " Qianqiong, do you believe I'm a good person?"
"Of course I believe you, Qi Ling. You're the first person to call me a heroine, so of course you're a good person!" Yang Qianqiong said matter-of-factly.
"Your definition of a good person is a bit too broad," Qi Ling said helplessly. "Fine, Qianqiong, as long as I can see your sect leader, all the misunderstandings will be cleared up, so I'm begging you."
"Hmm, that's a bit difficult. I can see the hall master myself, but if I take you to see him, the senior sisters probably won't allow it," Yang Qianqiong said with difficulty.
"In short, please do your best to help," Qi Ling said. "This matter is extremely important, and it holds great significance for your entire Church of Light."
"Okay, I understand," Yang Qianqiong said. "By the way, Qi Ling, do you need me to rescue you? There are far fewer soldiers outside; it's a good opportunity."
"No need, you should go out first," Qi Ling said. "The people here won't do anything to me, you don't need to worry."
Since Qi Ling said so, Yang Qianqiong had no choice but to leave first. After Yang Qianqiong left, Qi Ling quickly found out why the soldiers outside had disappeared: they had all gone to welcome a very important person.
Before long, the entire yamen was in an uproar, as if some extraordinary person had arrived. After arriving at the yamen, this person did not go anywhere else, but instead, led by the head constable, went directly to find Qi Ling.