My Years in the Jianghu with the Prince: A Time of Unethical Conduct

Chapter 124 Familiar Feeling

After Xie Yan finished scolding Dongfang Yuan, she suddenly felt that something was wrong.

So he tilted his head and looked at Dongfang Shuo lying on the ground, and said, "Ah, old alliance leader, don't misunderstand. I was only cursing him, not your whole Dongfang family."

Dongfang Shuo: "..."

There's no need to say this explanation aloud.

Also, stop using my daughter's face when you speak.

"Humph."

Dongfang Yuan sneered, interrupting the two's pointless exchange.

He reached out and slowly gathered his sleeves.

At the same time, he stared intently at Xie Yan with eyes as cold and slippery as a venomous snake, and said, "Long time no see, you really haven't changed at all."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yan first touched the face that belonged to Dongfang Su, then twirled around in her skirt a few times before asking in confusion, "No, right? I shouldn't have worn skirts before."

Dongfang Yuan: "..."

Is this the change I'm referring to?!

He took a deep breath and felt a familiar, long-lost sensation of a heart attack.

He said through gritted teeth, "I didn't expect you to be so lucky. You actually managed to escape that chase three years ago."

"I thought you were long gone after you fell off the cliff."

"Sigh, there's nothing I can do."

Xie Yan sighed with regret, rested her chin on her hand, and said casually, "Maybe this is the protagonist's halo. Someone like you, an unlikable villain, can't envy it."

Dongfang Yuan: "..."

That's why he didn't want to talk to this brat surnamed Xie, because he had no idea what nonsense he was spouting.

And even though I don't understand it, I always feel inexplicably angry.

The veins on his forehead bulged, and he clenched his fists, wanting nothing more than to rush up and stab this guy surnamed Xie through without saying a word.

Despite thinking this way, Dongfang Yuan was still somewhat wary of him.

Because during those three years, Xie Yan's whereabouts and what kind of martial arts she practiced were unknown.

Unlike three years ago, according to the information he received, Xie Yan has never been defeated since she reappeared, no matter who she faces.

He even fought to a draw with those established veterans in the martial arts world, and was even slightly superior to them.

Dongfang Yuan initially thought the messenger was exaggerating, but when he looked at Xie Yan face to face, he was surprised to find that he could no longer sense the person's presence.

He narrowed his eyes and stared cautiously at Xie Yan, saying, "I find it strange. How did you know I would appear here? Logically speaking, no one should know that I left Fengyun Tower."

"Could it be..."

Dongfang Yuan quickly figured out the key to it.

His face immediately darkened. "You have a spy in Fengyun Tower?!"

Faced with Dongfang Yuan's question, Xie Yan simply shrugged noncommittally, smiled, and said, "Guess?"

Seeing that Dongfang Yuan didn't speak again, Xie Yan casually rotated her wrist.

His sleeves fluttered with his movements, and the hem of his skirt, which hadn't been taken off, was also blown about by the river wind, swishing across the ground with a "rustling" sound.

"Let's stop wasting time and just attack them all at once."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Yuan suddenly took a step back, and at the same time, several sharp arrows flashing green light shot out from the smoke!

These poisoned arrows were numerous and came with great force, completely blocking all escape routes from all directions.

Because he was to impersonate Dongfang Su, Xie Yan was not carrying his sword at the moment.

But faced with this dense rain of arrows, he remained calm and composed.

Then Xie Yan first slightly turned his head to avoid the first arrow that was aimed straight at his face, and then his figure suddenly became blurred.

With every blink, Xie Yan could be seen flashing by, appearing precisely in the gaps between the arrows each time.

And it's not just about dodging.

His speed was so fast it was almost blinding; in the blink of an eye, his nimble figure effortlessly caught the arrows that were meant to take his life.

Xie Yan's ears twitched, and she accurately distinguished the faint footsteps hidden in the smoke from the various noises and clamor.

He waved his hand, producing several crisp "clang" sounds, and the several sharp arrows on his fingertips flew swiftly in the direction from which the sound came!

The arrow pierced through the smoke, carrying a fierce gust of wind as it hurtled towards the people and Dongfang Yuan who were hiding in the smoke.

Dongfang Yuan's expression hardened, and he instinctively drew the long sword from his waist to defend himself.

With a flash of light, the arrows that were heading straight for him were all knocked down.

But his men weren't so lucky—

"what!!"

In an instant, screams came from the fog.

Then came several dull thuds as people fell to the ground.

Blood stained the mist, but it did not stop their advance.

The moment the rain of arrows stopped, dozens more people emerged from the mist, charging towards Xie Yan with the footwork of the Fengyun Tower!

The area where they were located was likely the edge of the arena, and also the place where the explosion first occurred.

So when the group rushed out, the wooden planks they were standing on were already riddled with holes and could not support the sudden weight. As they moved, they began to collapse and break apart piece by piece.

However, the collapse was quite loud, but those people seemed not to hear it and continued to attack Xie Yan regardless.

Dongfang Yuan dragged Dongfang Shuo backward, avoiding the collapse that appeared under their feet, and hid behind the crowd, giving Xie Yan a cold smile.

Xie Yan only exchanged one glance with Dongfang Yuan before being surrounded by the crowd.

The wooden plank beneath Xie Yan's feet cracked rapidly, causing his body to sway and stagger uncontrollably with the collapse.

Seeing this, the people around thought they had found an opportunity and moved almost instantly.

They attacked simultaneously, each move ruthless and deadly, as if they were competing to see who could end the assassination the fastest.

Xie Yan didn't know why, even though she had faced situations where she was outnumbered before, she seemed to be having a hard time dealing with the siege of this group.

He seemed to be struggling to maintain his balance, swaying as he dodged the onslaught of the crowd.

Seeing this, the assassins from Fengyun Tower were overjoyed, thinking that Xie Yan was not good at dealing with this situation, and began to frequently attack the openings he made due to his unstable stance.

But they were too complacent and completely forgot that the ground beneath their feet could not withstand these heavy blows.

"Crack—"

There was a loud bang.

The ground here has completely collapsed and shattered.

Even though everyone reacted in time, it was too late to retreat.

In the blink of an eye, he and Xie Yan fell down along with the shattered pieces of wood.