The Wealthy Eldest Sister Rules Supreme

Chapter 584: Chapter 571: The Dagger is Poisoned

Without a trace of them, two lives were already taken.

The others were taken aback to see Chu Jinnian’s grim face under the faint glow of the stars, a chill of fear creeping into their hearts.

In the split moment of their hesitation, Chu Jinnian let out a cold snort. With a swift move of his hand, his sword fell, leaving the remaining men feeling a chill on their necks before they grumbled and collapsed.

“Impressive!” Zhu Shisan’s ruthless look on his face grew heavier upon seeing the scene. “I thought you were just a pampered brat. Never thought your skills were this good. Let’s have a match!”

No sooner had his words fallen than Zhu Shisan swung his broadsword towards Chu Jinnian.

The others who were still able to fight jumped to join Zhu Shisan in lunging at Chu Jinnian. Seeing this, Chu Yunzhao, who had brought several guards, engaged with Zhu Shisan’s subordinates.

Indeed, Zhu Shisan had some power to him. His broadsword was swung so skillfully and fluidly that after a few exchanges with him, Chu Jinnian’s expression became increasingly dark. With another leap, the sword in Chu Jinnian’s hand miraculously split into two, one in each hand, attacking Zhu Shisan relentlessly.

Zhu Shisan was already struggling to keep up. Now faced with Chu Jinnian who was more formidable than ever, particularly the two long swords that emitted a cold glow under the starlight, Zhu Shisan was taken aback. His movements slowed, and the chilling light in Chu Jinnian’s hands had already reached his throat.

Even though Zhu Shisan retreated swiftly, he still felt a burning sensation on his chest, followed by searing pain. Without looking, he knew his skin had already split.

“You are good.” Zhu Shisan grunted, swinging his broadsword again.

Already weakened and now injured, though he tried to maintain his imposing manner, his movements had slowed considerably from before.

Chu Jinnian let out a cold snort, and his two long swords traced lines of wounds all over Zhu Shisan after a few moves.

As blood gushed out and strength drained away, Zhu Shisan was heaving for breath. His broadsword was truncated under Chu Jinnian’s strikes.

There was a muffled moan from Zhou Er, who collapsed stiffly to the ground. On his chest was Jing Zhao’s long sword.

Zhu Shisan saw this, grabbed the broken sword off the ground, and with all his might, charged at Chu Jinnian. Unfortunately, he was met with two glinting swords and was kicked in the chest by Chu Jinnian. He collapsed like a sack of sand, coughed up blood, and fell unconscious.

The situation at Chu Yunzhao’s end was under control too, having subdued the remaining enemies. Seeing Zhu Shisan lying on the ground, he gave a sigh of relief. “Clean up this place. Tied up those who are still alive and watch them closely…”

Before he could finish his instruction, an arrow whistled from the darkness, heading straight for Chu Yunzhao.

Under the starlight, Chu Yunzhao spotted the glint of the arrow and barely managed to dodge it, but his hair was grazed. The arrow shattered his hairpin and embedded in the door behind him.

Everyone was still in shock when two more arrows whistled towards them.

Each one targeted Chu Yunzhao.

“Protect the Fourth Prince!” Chu Jinnian shouted, his heart sinking.

Indeed, was it the inevitable coming towards them?

But he was too far from Chu Yunzhao to block the arrows. He had no choice but to throw his two long swords.

“Clang, clang.” The long swords fell in response to the arrows. Then Jing Zhao and the others formed a tight protective circle around Chu Yunzhao, cautiously retreating step by step.

Then an arrow came for Chu Jinnian, who narrowed his eyes and moved to evade it. The arrow skimmed his cheeks and shoulder, flying past.

But in an instant, the once unconscious Zhu Shisan miraculously got up again and threw a punch at Chu Jinnian.

Chu Jinnian instinctively moved back a step, raising his left arm to block.

Another arrow flew towards him, he had no choice but to dodge that lethal arrow again.

At that moment, a flash of cold light darted from Zhu Shisan’s left hand. In a flash, he stabbed Chu Jinnian.

Chu Jinnian tried to dodge, but it was too late. The sharp dagger had already stabbed into his abdomen.

Enduring the pain, Chu Jinnian lifted his foot and gave Zhu Shisan a kick that sent him flying.

Zhu Shisan was thrown a fair distance away, crashing into a nearby osmanthus tree. He struggled to get up, looking at Chu Jinnian. A devilish laughter echoed from his mouth. Then, he coughed up a mouthful of blood and fell flat on the ground.

Though the close attack had been fended off, the lethal arrows were still flying towards them. Chu Jinnian looked at the tall tung tree in the far end of the courtyard and removed a hidden weapon disguised as an ornament from his waist.

Almost using all his remaining strength, he threw the hidden weapon towards the tung tree.

A shadow fell from the tree as if in response.

The outside became quiet again.

Waves of pain from his abdomen washed over him, and he felt a numbness creeping into his limbs.

This is bad, there was poison on that dagger!

“Protect…the Fourth Prince…”

Chu Jinnian murmured, but his body could no longer bear the exhaustion. He closed his eyes helplessly and fell to the ground.

“Jinnian!”

“Eldest young master!”

—-

In the darkness, Zhuang Qingning suddenly opened her eyes.

Was it a nightmare?

No, it wasn’t. She had been in a deep sleep, and she couldn’t even remember having a dream.

She didn’t know why she woke up. She even felt a suffocating pain in her chest. It was extremely uncomfortable.

What could have gone wrong?

Zhuang Qingning was puzzled when a light emerged in her mind.

[Urgent Situation!]

[There is an urgent mission at the marriage stone. The host must complete it promptly.]

What task?

Upon mentioning the marriage stone, Zhuang Qingning suddenly remembered that handsome face and felt her heart sink.

[The host is to complete the task: Saving the Hero, within twenty-four hours. There will be generous rewards upon completion.]

As expected, did something bad happen to Chu Jinnian?

Zhuang Qingning frowned, her expression gloomy, “Where is Jinnian now?”

[He is currently rushing towards the capital city. If the host hurries now, you will be able to meet up with Chu Jinnian at Xuanyuan City. ]

[If there are changes in the location, the system will provide this information to the host to ensure the host arrives as quickly as possible.]

No problem!

Zhuang Qingning got up, lit the candle, and started to dress.

Alerted by the noise and light, Xiangqiao hurried over to see what was happening.