Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox

Chapter 39

"May I ask your name, sir?"

"My name is Huang Chong. We have followed Deputy Enforcer Fang for many years, and everyone in the fort knows us. We will lead the way for you, and they will not dare to be rude to you." The big man who called himself Huang Chong had two scars that made his face look fierce and menacing, and his burly body was frightening to anyone.

"Locust?" Kiyomizuki stared at him with her bright, dark blue eyes, and asked curiously, "Why are you called a locust? You're a pest that destroys crops and is hated by farmers."

Huang Chong was at a loss for words, both laughing and crying.

And what is your name?

"My name is Zhang Lang."

This burly man was far more handsome than Huang Chong, equally tall and imposing, with a commanding presence. Sadly, however, he tasted completely different in Qing Jian Yue's mouth.

"A cockroach? Oh my god, another pest."

The two burly men were so angry they couldn't speak. "You brat, you may have a cute face, but you're anything but cute!"

"Who goes there?" Six warriors from Lujiabao rushed over, arriving in the blink of an eye. The leader, after recognizing them, asked with slight surprise, "Brother Huang, Brother Zhang, what are you doing here?"

Huang Chong said, "Brother Dafang, this is Young Master Jianyue, who serves the Fortress Master. We are here on the orders of Deputy Enforcer Fang to protect Young Master Jianyue's safety. Please inform the Second Lord, Brother Dafang."

The burly man, known for his generosity, sized up Qing Jianyue a few times and said arrogantly, "May I ask what business Young Master Jianyue has with my Second Lord?"

Qing Jianyue showed the golden arrow that Lu Qingcheng had given him and smiled, "Please lead the way, Brother Dafang."

Da Fang's expression changed slightly when he saw the golden arrow in his hand. He cupped his hands and said, "Please follow me."

“Lord Lin, my young master is the Grand Lord appointed by the Lord of the Fortress. He is one rank higher than you in rank. Please be careful in your behavior.” This was Lü Ying, another personal attendant of Qingfeng.

A short, thin man to Lin Feng's right said in a sarcastic tone, "Lu Qingfeng is a traitor who plotted to murder the fortress lord. He is no longer the great lord of this fortress. Second lord, what are you waiting for? Seize Lu Qingfeng immediately. If he dares to resist, kill him without mercy. This is the fortress lord's personal order."

"Go to hell, Bao Yuxin! What kind of thing are you, daring to falsely convey imperial edicts here?" Lü Ying grabbed a knife in one hand and pointed at the nose of the short and thin Bao Yuxin with the other, cursing loudly. "Our young master returned because the fortress lord begged him to come back. How could he harm our young master? It's all because of you dog slaves who sow discord and frame him."

"Stop wasting time arguing with them. Damn it, I'll just kill them all first."

Amidst the shouts, a figure flashed, and the glint of a blade suddenly enveloped Lin Feng.

Lu Ying was taken aback and exclaimed, "A Liang!"

The one who recklessly attacked was Lü Ying's brother, Lü Liang. These two brothers had served Qingfeng since childhood, and their loyalty far surpassed that of Cao Wei. Unexpectedly, he arrived quickly, but Lin Feng retreated even faster. His attack completely missed. Lü Liang was furious and cursed, "You thieving turtle, you dodged fast enough! Take another strike!"

He unleashed three swift, powerful strikes, each faster, fiercer, and more ruthless than the last, the blade so densely packed that even a splash of water couldn't create a gap. With each strike, Lin Feng retreated a step; after three strikes, Lin Feng retreated three steps. After dodging the third strike, Lin Feng spun around, appearing behind Lü Liang. With a sudden flick of his wrist, he scooped Lü Liang up and threw him three steps back. Lü Liang let out a cry, rolled and sprang to his feet, and tried to pounce again.

"Ah Liang, stop!" Lü Ying stopped her brother from acting rashly.

Lin Feng angrily said, "Lu Ying, Lu Liang, if you dare to cause any more trouble, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Bao Yuxin suddenly drew his sword and shouted, "Everyone, attack! Kill Lü Ying and Lü Liang, and capture Lu Qingfeng alive!"

"Stop!" A lean, tall man leaped out, his arms outstretched to stop the warriors who were about to attack. He shouted sternly, "Bao Yuxin, who is the second lord? How dare you disrespect your superiors and issue orders arbitrarily? What are your intentions?"

Bao Yuxin said with great grievance, "Second Lord, I was angry that Lü Ying and Lü Liang were disrespectful to you, and I was also afraid of jeopardizing the important matter entrusted to me by the Lord. That's why I carelessly gave the order. Yan Xin, however, has repeatedly defended Lu Qingfeng, which shows that he is harboring malicious intentions. He must be Lu Qingfeng's accomplice."

"You are the one harboring evil intentions, an accomplice of the assassin."

Qing Jianyue's clear, melodious voice rang out. Lin Feng turned around abruptly. The Lu Family Fort warriors he had brought immediately parted to make way for her. Accompanied by Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, and Da Fang, Qing Jianyue walked over calmly.

"Jian Yue, did you come on the orders of the Fortress Lord?" Lin Feng asked. Qing Jian Yue raised her hand, and a golden parabola gracefully traced its path through the air. Lin Feng swiftly raised his hand to catch it, and upon seeing it, his expression changed slightly.

Qing Jianyue shouted, "Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, capture Bao Yuxin!"

Huang Chong and Zhang Lang pounced on Bao Yuxin, grabbed him, twisted him, and pinned him to the ground. Bao Yuxin struggled desperately, shouting in shock and anger, "Damn it, what right do you have to take me? I'm the Second Lord's subordinate. Second Lord, save me!"

Lin Feng's face was ashen, and he remained silent.

Qing Jianyue said, "Second Lord, this is an enemy's divisive tactic. Bao Yuxin is an accomplice of the assassin. I will report the details to you later. Please take your men and leave the Peony Garden immediately to assist Deputy Enforcement Officer Fang in capturing the assassin."

Da Fang coldly said, "Qing Jianyue, even though you are favored by the Lord of the Fortress, you are still just a lowly servant by his side. What right do you have to give orders to Lord Lin the Second here?"

Hundreds of gazes simultaneously fell upon Kiyomi Tsuki's face.

"Second Lord, I have the Fortress Lord's jade pendant!" Bao Yuxin shouted hoarsely.

Lin Feng, his face ashen, said, "Bao Yuxin, holding the fortress lord's jade pendant, ordered the capture of Lu Qingfeng, yet you, holding the fortress lord's golden arrow, ordered me to capture the assassin. Forgive my ignorance, but who is the real assassin?"

Qingjian Yue said slowly, "The Lord of the Fortress was attacked by assassins in the Ancient Pine Forest and was seriously injured."

The flute music suddenly stopped, and Qingfeng's slender figure turned around. In the moonlight, his eyes gleamed with a bewitching light.

"Among the assassins who attacked the lord of the fortress, there was one who looked remarkably like the Second Lord. He even claimed to be one of the Second Lord's men, named Lu Quan." Qing Jianyue asked seriously, "Second Lord, do you have such a person under your command?"

Lin Feng was furious: "How dare he impersonate my subordinate to assassinate the fortress lord! He must be captured alive and torn to pieces!"

"Under these circumstances, the fortress lord was forced to hand over the jade pendant. Even if the fortress lord gave some orders, it can only be said that he had no choice in the matter," Qing Jianyue said. "Now, Lu Fang, who claims to be under the Second Lord's command, is fleeing towards Yancui Lake. Fox has already led Deputy Enforcer Fang to capture him. However, judging from his imposing presence, he is no less than the Second Lord. I am worried that Deputy Enforcer Fang will not be a match for him either."

Yan Xin advised, "Second Lord, Huang Chong and Zhang Lang have always followed Deputy Enforcer Fang closely, never leaving his side. Now, they are accompanying Young Master Jian Yue, which must be on Deputy Enforcer Fang's orders. I believe that Young Master Jian Yue's words are absolutely true."

Lin Feng said, "Withdraw from the peony garden."

Yan Xin immediately gave his order. In the blink of an eye, Lin Feng led his men away like a surging river tide.

Kiyoshi thought to herself: How amazing! Anyone who opposes Lin Feng will be in deep trouble.

He instructed Huang Chong and Zhang Lang to hand Bao Yuxin over to Cai Bo'an for interrogation. Afterwards, under the convinced gaze of Lü Ying and Lü Liang, he walked towards Qingfeng.

Kiyomi Tsuki smiled brightly, “Qingfeng.”

"Is my cousin dead?" Qingfeng asked.