FVN Chapter 13: Another assassin incident! Mind your own business!
Chapter 13: Another assassin incident! Mind your own business!
Is this another assassination attempt?
As Chen Fan was surprised, the sounds of fighting came from ahead.
Upon closer inspection, several assassins dressed in theatrical costumes were engaged in a fierce battle with Eunuch Wei and the Imperial Guards.
The sounds of clashing weapons and shouts of fighting rose and fell.
After taking a few glances, Chen Fan realized that these assassins were all experts who had entered the Breaking Void Realm.
Their ruthless actions deterred the mere presence of the Imperial Guards, who were made of flesh and blood.
In the end, only Eunuch Wei and a few palace eunuchs were left to fight.
With both sides evenly matched, the situation on the field stabilized.
After the powerful and imposing Eunuch Wei killed an assassin, he shouted:
"You demonic sect fiends... This is the forbidden grounds of the imperial palace! How dare you trespass here! Today, I'll skin you alive!"
Demonic sect sorcerer?
Chen Fan was not surprised to hear these words.
Princess Yuanping joined the Changchun Sect, a prestigious and righteous sect in the eyes of the world.
Conversely, those forces that oppose the Changchun Sect are naturally considered heretical and unorthodox.
"You castrated dog... Enough with the nonsense! Since you, the Great Abyss Sect, have become the dogs of the Changchun Sect, you are the enemies of our Yin Corpse Sect!"
One of the stronger assassins had a loud, powerful voice, and wielded a giant axe. No one dared to approach him!
"court death!"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wei, his face dark with anger, led the charge without further ado.
The fight broke out among the group, and the scene descended into chaos once again.
Chen Fan, observing from afar, shook his head inwardly upon seeing this.
Fearing he might get hurt, he quickly got up and tried to run away.
But before he had taken two steps, he suddenly sensed a dangerous aura approaching!
"Oops…"
Chen Fan, realizing something was wrong, changed his expression and immediately turned around to look.
In the distance, on the stands, the emperor was being protected by layers of imperial guards.
Logically speaking, with such an impenetrable defense, no assassin should dare to approach.
At that very moment, an inconspicuous palace maid was walking step by step toward the emperor.
She was so ordinary that no one suspected she was an assassin.
However, Chen Fan sensed an aura emanating from this palace maid that was no weaker than his own.
A Void Breaking Realm expert!
Chen Fan stood there, stunned, unsure of what to do.
If he were to rescue the emperor, how would he explain his sudden ability to practice martial arts and cultivate immortality?
The proverb "possessing a treasure is a crime" served as a warning to Chen Fan.
He remained calm and chose to observe from the sidelines.
After all, the emperor is still some distance away, so if he really dies, it's not Chen Fan's fault.
He was just an old eunuch who was about to die; why should he meddle in these other people's business?
Besides, assassins are so dangerous! If Chen Fan can't beat them and dies in front of the emperor, he'll be at a huge loss!
"Beware of assassins! Protect the Emperor!"
Just as Chen Fan was struggling with his thoughts, an angry shout rang out!
It's Eunuch Wei!
He rose from the assailants and threw a swift knife to block the palace maid!
"You dog emperor! Die!"
Upon being discovered, the palace maid also rushed forward with a sharp shout!
Protect the Emperor!
Upon seeing this, the imperial guards surrounding the emperor fearlessly drew their swords and charged forward!
But when faced with a Void Breaking Realm expert who is impervious to blades and spears and whose attacks are like thunder, they are no different from being made of paper.
Amidst the flying flesh and blood, a strong stench of blood permeated the air.
Even though Chen Fan was nearly eighty years old, he still couldn't quite handle the sight.
Feeling utterly defeated by his own weakness, he quickly turned and ran away...
……
Afternoon, around 3 PM.
Chen Fan only heard the news from the palace after returning to the Imperial Horse Stable.
Half of the assassins who attempted to kill the emperor this morning died, and the other half escaped.
The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation of the city gate guards on duty that day. In addition, the martial arts training pavilion was also raided!
It is said that the assassins' ultimate goal was not the emperor, but something in the Martial Arts Pavilion.
Chen Fan didn't know exactly what it was for.
He ran all the way back, having heard it from Xiaodengzi.
Meow…
As Chen Fan was lost in thought, the tabby cat jumped onto him.
It likes to rub its head against things, which makes it seem exceptionally docile.
"Little Flower...are you hungry? We're hungry too...how about we have a radish?"
Chen Fan patted Xiao Hua's head and then took out the golden bowl.
At his whim, a large white radish appeared in the bowl.
This is another ability that Chen Fan discovered in the golden bowl after entering the Breaking Void Realm.
Storage capacity!
Upon investigation, he discovered that the inside of the golden bowl seemed to contain a hidden world.
He only needs to think about it to open that space.
It can hold water, large white radishes, and even medicinal herbs, with no limit to its capacity.
After Chen Fan discovered the golden bowl's storage ability, he was overjoyed for several days.
During that time, he filled three large vats with water and all the radishes from the garden.
Whenever Chen Fan was thirsty or hungry, he would take water from the bowl to drink and eat white radishes. His life became more and more comfortable!
Therefore, he must never let anyone know about the existence of the golden bowl.
Otherwise, if someone else discovers this treasure, he'll definitely be in big trouble!
The only drawback is that the golden bowl has to be carried on one's person. It would be great if it could shrink or be hidden somewhere so that it could be taken out and used anytime.
Chen Fan felt he had been a bit greedy.
With a smile, he crushed a piece of the radish and affectionately tossed it to Xiaohua.
He then began to devour the remaining radish.
"Godfather... Godfather... People from the Eastern Depot are here!"
Just as Chen Fan was enjoying his meal, he heard the sound of a small stool coming from outside the door.
The Eastern Depot was a faction under the control of Wei Gonggong, the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial. It was responsible for monitoring officials and acting as the emperor's eyes and ears.
The final destination of all eunuchs with spiritual roots in the Martial Arts Pavilion is this place.
When Chen Fan was young, he saw the eunuchs of the Eastern Depot and that's when he thought about practicing martial arts and cultivating immortality, but unfortunately he didn't have the opportunity.
"Godfather, why are you eating radishes again!"
Squeak...
The door was pushed open, and Xiao Deng, looking anxious, walked in.
"We're thirsty, have something to eat..." Chen Fan said with a smile.
"What is the Eastern Depot doing here?"
"Replying to Godfather," Little Stool said anxiously:
"The Emperor ordered a thorough investigation of everyone who participated in the New Year celebrations, including... my godfather."
"Okay..." Chen Fan replied.
Despite his outward composure, he suddenly felt a little panicked inside.
If those eunuchs from the Eastern Depot find out that he can practice martial arts, how am I supposed to explain it then?
Should we just run away?
Chen Fan shook his head inwardly.
Now, whether it's the palace or the area inside and outside the capital, it's probably completely surrounded.
If he chose to run away at this point, he would be an assassin even if he wasn't one!
With his thoughts churning, Chen Fan was helped up by Xiao Deng and walked outside.
It was still snowing at this time, and the sky was gray and hazy.
A cold wind blew, and it felt like my face had been scraped by a knife.
The trembling little stool, pale-faced, stammered as he saw the eunuchs from the Eastern Depot outside the Imperial Horse Stables:
"Godfather... I've heard that the eunuchs of the Eastern Depot eat people, is that... really true?"