Chapter 30 Confident Archer
Xuzhou City, at the city gate.

“This feeling…

This feeling...

You can’t go wrong!
It’s Taoism!”

Zhu Chengwu felt his body unable to move and instantly had a guess.

Then, Zhu Chengwu's eyes turned straight, trying to find the flaw in this fatal situation in order to save himself.

"Master Hou!"

"careful!"

The guards and warriors protecting him all around reacted and looked at the arrows heading straight for Zhu Chengwu. They cried out in surprise and tried to rescue him.

But they found that their bodies were out of control and they could not move.

"Ah~~
ha!!!"

Zhu Chengwu's internal force reversed, blood oozed out of his body, staining his clothes red.

A protective air shield appeared.

At the same time, Zhu Chengwu moved three inches and avoided the vital point.

"Ha~~~~~"

Zhu Chengwu picked up the long sword of the warrior guarding beside him and threw it with all his strength in the direction where the arrow came from.

Puff~~~
The feather arrow broke through Zhu Chengwu's protective qi, hit Zhu Chengwu in the chest, and nailed Zhu Chengwu to the ground.

At this time, the guards around were finally able to move.

One by one, they came to Zhu Chengwu, surrounded him, and looked around vigilantly.

"Master Hou!"

"Master Hou!"

At the same time, he called out to Zhu Chengwu nervously.

"I'm fine!

Come back home immediately!"

Zhu Chengwu replied with difficulty.

With the protective qi reducing the kinetic energy, and at the last moment, Zhu Chengwu moved three inches and avoided the vital point.

Zhu Chengwu was not shot on the spot, nor did he lose consciousness.

“There’s an assassin!

Protect the Marquis!"

At this time, the goalkeepers finally noticed the situation here, and under the leadership of the goalkeeper captain, they ran over quickly.

"My Lord, are you okay?"

The captain of the city gate nervously ran to a place not far in front of Zhu Chengwu.

In broad daylight, in the open air, someone actually dared to ambush and kill Marquis Zhu at the gate of a big city like Xuzhou.

How audacious!
If Zhu Chengwu, the Marquis of Fu'an, had an accident here today, the soldiers guarding the city gate would definitely be implicated.

The goalkeeper captain couldn't help being nervous!

"Stop!"

The guards at the Hou Mansion were like frightened birds at this time, and shouted at the gatekeepers to stop them from approaching.

"There are experts nearby. Tell the county and prefectural governments to step up patrols and investigations. Make sure to find the attackers behind the scenes!"

Zhu Chengwu endured the pain and showed his face to give instructions to the goalkeeper captain.

Zhu Chengwu knew that such inspections would not be of much use.

But we have to find something for those secret assassins to do.

Otherwise they will have too much free time, thinking about how to assassinate Zhu Chengwu again all day long!
"Yes, Lord Marquis!"

The captain of the goalkeeping team looked at Zhu Chengwu's pale face and the feather arrows piercing his chest and back, and swallowed silently in his heart.

I pray secretly that Marquis Fu'an, who has a strong background, will not encounter any accidents!
Pray that Zhu Chengwu can get through this with his profound skills!

At this time, in order to avoid being implicated, all the goalkeepers stood on Zhu Chengwu's side.

"let's go!"

The captain led the gatekeepers to retreat and arranged for someone to report the news to the government office and the county government.

As for the city wall where the arrow was shot from, looking at the arrow that pierced through Marquis Fu'an's body, it is clear that the person who plotted against him was extremely skilled.

Who could be assigned to guard the city gate? The captain doesn't want to seek death, so he'd better wait for the support from the government office and the county government before going up to investigate!
The person hiding there is a ruthless person who dares to assassinate Marquis Fu'an!

He is the strong man who almost succeeded in assassinating Marquis Fu'an!

Why would you risk your life for a salary of only a few taels a month?
Everyone desires life even though they both want death.

"Walk!

Go back home!"

After giving orders to the gatekeeper captain, Zhu Chengwu couldn't help but spit out blood again, and commanded everyone to quickly enter the city and return home.

Zhu Chengwu's injuries were so severe that even with all his might, he was unable to make it to the Marquis' Mansion and fainted shortly after entering the city.

Fortunately, there are guards protecting us, and there are many people in the city!
Finally, there were no more accidents.

"quick!

Where is Doctor Fan?

Go call Doctor Fan!"

As soon as we entered the gate of the mansion, the guards started shouting breathlessly.

"Master Hou!"

"Master Hou!"

The spring flowers and summer rain finally arrived after hearing the news!
Looking at Zhu Chengwu who was unconscious with a feather arrow piercing his body, Chunhua and Xiayu were horrified.

He also blamed himself for not staying by Zhu Chengwu's side before.

In order not to be outdone by the other party, Chunhua and Xiayu have been practicing hard behind closed doors these days.

Although I had heard Gu Santong coming to challenge me before.

But after Zhu Chengwu became famous, the Fu'an Marquisate would occasionally face challengers.

Most of them will be easily dealt with by Zhu Chengwu!

Especially those rookies who are new to the business world and trying to become famous overnight, no one can withstand a few moves from Zhu Chengwu.

The martial arts world is huge, with hundreds of millions of warriors.

The world is very small, and there are only a few top masters who are truly famous in the world!
Because they had never heard of the name Gu Santong before, Chunhua Xiayu thought that Gu Santong's challenge was just another rookie who was trying to become famous overnight and overestimating his own abilities.

The Marquis will soon send him away!

They had no interest in even watching the fight.

Unfortunately, Chunhua Xiayu’s prediction was wrong this time!
Although Gu Santong is a rookie in the martial arts world, he is also a powerful warrior.

"open!

let me go!
I can walk by myself!
Why are you in such a hurry?
Are you in a hurry to drink Meng Po soup?"

Not long after the spring flowers and summer rains arrived, Doctor Fan also arrived, dragged by his guards.

"Doctor Fan, come, come and see the Marquis!"

When Chunhua heard Doctor Fan's voice, she couldn't help but step forward and dragged Doctor Fan faster to Zhu Chengwu who was lying on his side on the bed.

"What's the matter? You're in such a hurry! You don't have the bearing of a marquis at all!"

Doctor Fan looked displeased at Chunhua's rare rudeness.

However, considering Chunhua's status as his attendant, Doctor Fan no longer struggled so fiercely.

"How is this going?"

Doctor Fan turned around and found Zhu Chengwu lying on the bed, unconscious. The energy he felt from being dragged disappeared on the spot.

No wonder he's so anxious!
Doctor Fan knows Zhu Chengwu's current strength.

Doctor Fan never expected that the now powerful Marquis Fu'an would be so seriously injured!

I can't even maintain clear consciousness.

"It's like this, Lord Hou and Gu Santong...both suffered losses in the end!
Later, we sent flares to request support while escorting the Marquis back to the mansion...

Everything went smoothly at the beginning, and we also successfully met up with the Houfu guards who came to support us on the way...

Until we arrived in Xuzhou City...

Suddenly, an arrow shot towards the Marquis from the city wall! I wanted to help the Marquis block it, but I found that I couldn't move at all... Later, the Marquis broke out and avoided the vital points, but he was also shot through the body by the arrow...

after that…"

The guards of the Marquis' Mansion, who participated in the entire process, gave a detailed account of what happened.

When doctors treat patients, they must not only understand the patient's current condition, but also the causes and consequences of the patient's injuries.

The more detailed the better.

This way we can better target our efforts and prescribe the right remedy.

They are both serious injuries. Although the wounds caused by the Vajra Palm and the wounds caused by the Iron Sand Palm seem similar, there are still subtle differences in treatment.

“Okay, I understand!

In other words, he first suffered heavy losses against the practitioner of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, and then was shot by a hidden arrow!
No wonder he was injured so badly! "

Doctor Fan signaled to the person who was telling the story that he could stop.

"Do you know who that Gu Santong is? He is so powerful that he can fight against the Marquis!"

While Dr. Fan was treating Zhu Chengwu, Chunhua asked the people around her.

Unfortunately, no one can answer Chunhua’s questions.

This was the first time that everyone heard of the name Gu San Tong.

There is no rising star named Gu Santong among the major forces.

This ancient Santong seemed to have appeared out of thin air!
“I don’t know who Gu Santong is, but his Vajra Indestructible Magical Skill and Absorbing Power Skill are both well-known magical skills in the martial arts world. They are the signature skills of a great man and top master, Tianchi Weird Hero.

This Gu Santong is proficient in both. If I am right, he should be the descendant of the Tianchi Strange Hero from another era."

In the end, it was Dr. Fan, who was treating Zhu Chengwu, who answered Chunhua's questions.

Doctor Fan studied under the Imperial Hospital and was knowledgeable. He knew about the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art and the Energy Absorbing Technique.

"However, there is one thing that puzzles me. Although the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art and the Absorbing Power Art are powerful, with the Marquis's skill and lightness skills, he should not have been injured so badly!"

Doctor Fan answered one question, but raised another one.

When Zhu Chengwu achieved a great breakthrough in "A World Away", he tried his skills in the Marquis' Mansion, and everyone in the Mansion saw it.

That ghostly speed is so frightening and chilling!

"Did you notice anything else unusual while watching the battle?"

When Dr. Fan raised doubts at this time, it was not out of simple curiosity, but because he was afraid that he had missed something and thus affected the treatment.

Several warriors from the Marquis' Mansion who were watching the fight on the spot looked at each other, then shook their heads, indicating that they did not notice anything else unusual.

"Oh, right! There's something very strange. When fighting against Gu Santong, the Marquis never used "A World Away" and always used "Innate Gang Qi" and "Fire Palm" to fight against Gu Santong!"

Suddenly, a warrior from the Marquis' Mansion who was watching the battle on the spot recalled and said.

Almost everyone in the Marquis's mansion knew that Marquis Fu'an had three unique skills - "A World Away at a Distance", "Innate Gang Qi" and "Fire Palm".

Firstly, this is just a martial art, and its importance is not as great as the basic technique “Tian Gang Tong Zi Gong”.

Secondly, Zhu Chengwu had fought in too many competitions, so the effectiveness of his martial arts was obvious and not easy to hide.

Instead of letting people speculate secretly and inquire privately, it is better to announce it openly like this.

The third one gives the people in the Hou Mansion hope.

People are selfish.

But the greatest selfishness and stupidity of human beings is to think that others are not selfish.

The people in Hou Mansion supported Zhu Chengwu, not only because of gratitude, but more importantly, because Hou Mansion treated him well, gave him a good status, and provided him with smooth channels for advancement.

Zhu Chengwu made full use of everything he had, announced "A World Away", "Innate Gang Qi" and "The Fiery Palm", and hung them in front of everyone in the Marquis' Mansion, giving them hope.

Let them be loyal and work hard for the Hou Mansion.

Zhu Chengwu stipulated that those who sold themselves to the Fu'an Marquis' Mansion could exchange for one of the three magical books if they performed ten great merits.

Those who have not sold themselves but work for the Fu'an Marquis Mansion and have served for ten years and performed twenty great merits can exchange for one of the three magical books.

Of course, the magic book you exchanged can only be practiced by yourself.

Once the leak is discovered, Fu'an Houfu will do its utmost to eliminate all those involved.

However, even though the exchange conditions were harsh, after Zhu Chengwu announced this rule, the loyalty of the warriors in Hou Mansion increased dramatically, and the warriors outside Hou Mansion were even more envious.

Because this is an extremely rare magical skill book in the Ming Dynasty, and it can only be learned under clear conditions.

This is also the reason why the warriors of Hou Mansion are so loyal to protect Zhu Chengwu.

I didn't have any inappropriate thoughts while Zhu Chengwu was unconscious.

With so many guards, maybe the others are waiting for someone to have the wrong idea of ​​betrayal, so that they can take the opportunity to perform a great deed and accumulate enough merit to exchange for the divine skills book more quickly!
Everyone thinks this way, so how could anyone dare to harm Zhu Chengwu?

As for the alliance, people’s hearts are hidden, who knows if the other party is setting a trap on purpose!

There is a chance to obtain the divine power book safely, why risk your life?
"is it?"

After listening to the memories of the warrior who was watching the fight, Doctor Fan responded calmly.

With the accounts of the warriors who watched the fight, Doctor Fan knew why Zhu Chengwu was so seriously injured!
but……

"Why doesn't the Marquis use "So Close Yet So Far Away"? Is the Marquis restricted by something?" Chunhua looked at the spectator who answered the question in confusion.

However, how would the warriors watching the fight know the answer to this question?

There is no way to answer this.

Just keep silent.

Chunhua turned around and looked at the other warriors from the Marquis' Mansion who were watching the battle on the spot.

No one could answer.

He could only remain silent and avoid Chunhua's gaze.

In fact, Chunhua’s question is exactly what Dr. Fan is curious about.

But right now, the answer to this question doesn’t matter.

As long as Zhu Chengwu’s power is not greatly reduced due to poisoning and he is not injured by others, it will be fine.

If it is not poisoning, it will not affect the treatment methods and drug use.

In fact, Doctor Fan had examined Zhu Chengwu's body and found no signs of poisoning.

However, in this world, there are many hidden poisons that are difficult to detect at the moment.

Doctor Fan had to be careful and support his judgment through other means.

“The most troublesome thing now is this arrow!
The archer's skill was very high, and his archery was so powerful that it pierced through the Marquis' entire chest!
The arrow has a barb, so you can't just pull it out...

If it is not treated quickly, the wound will easily become infected and ulcerated."

Since Zhu Chengwu was not poisoned during the competition, Doctor Fan has the final treatment plan.

Because after a careful examination by Doctor Fan, there was no poison on the feather arrow.

Maybe the archer was too confident!
When they assassinated Zhu Chengwu, they didn't even put poison on the arrows.

This was beyond Dr. Fan's expectations.

But having been a doctor for so long, Dr. Fan also understands that some warriors have an inexplicable sense of confidence and pride.

There was no poison on the feather arrows, which was both unexpected and reasonable.

But after all, it’s a good thing that there is no poison on the feather arrows!

Many things are easier to handle now!
"What should I do?"

Chunhua asked anxiously.

The Marquis is in a coma.

General Zhao, Chief Steward Dai, and Chief Steward Zhao were not in the mansion.

Chunhua and Xiayu, the two close attendants, are now the people with the highest status in Marquis Fu'an's mansion and are the closest to Marquis Fu'an.

Many things require them to make decisions.

It's not that the other people who stayed in the Marquis' Mansion were unable to make decisions, but that those "smart" people in the Marquis' Mansion were afraid of what might happen.

In order to avoid taking the blame, they tacitly chose to let their two close servants, Chunhua and Xiayu, make the decision!
That’s why everyone is selfish!

It is precious for people to be selfish!

"Doctor Fan, please tell me straight! What should we do now?"

Xia Yu looked at Doctor Fan and asked.

As close attendants, Chunhua and Xiayu are deeply involved with Zhu Chengwu and are the ones who least want to see Zhu Chengwu get into trouble.

It is precisely because of this understanding.

The other talents in the marquis' mansion felt at ease and let Chunhua and Xiayu take charge for the time being.

After all, they are the only ones who can take the blame for failure without having to worry about them harming the Marquis!
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