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Xiao Cui said anxiously, "That assassin just tried to kill the princess, but when he heard you coming to search, he flew over there. If you don't chase after him now, it will be too late! The Third Prince is still over there!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers, without suspicion, all bypassed the Golden Hall and headed in that direction. It seemed that this pavilion was a place where soldiers like them were not allowed to go, which ironically saved Lin Feng.

"You're quite clever," Lin Feng said with a half-serious smile. Xiao Cui lowered her head and said, "You're too kind, Miss."

Suddenly, Lin Feng's expression turned extremely cold: "However, you could easily be seen outside wearing those blood-stained clothes with a gust of wind. It's a pity that the weather is fine today, so no one noticed. Trying to do something under my nose? You really don't take me, Lin Feng, seriously!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui knelt down in a panic, trembling with fear, and said, "Xiao Cui will never dare to do it again! Miss is incredibly intelligent, Xiao Cui will definitely serve you faithfully." But seeing Lin Feng still coldly staring at her, Xiao Cui gritted her teeth, bit her finger, and swore an oath to the heavens that she would never betray Lin Feng. Lin Feng had heard some rumors along the way that Yin Sang's most important deity was the heavens, and if one swore an oath to the heavens, one could never betray them. It seemed this little girl was indeed frightened by her.

With a flick of her sleeve, her expression softened: "Get up first. We need to clean up the mess. Find me a set of men's clothing and a sword. Since this is the princess's room, there should be some valuables here. Also, take some cash. We must leave here quickly."

Xiao Cui replied, "The clothes are not hard to find, but there are no sharp weapons or swords in the princess's room."

Lin Feng thought about it and agreed. He then instructed Xiao Cui to tidy up the things. There was another whimpering sound coming from the ground. It was the little princess who had woken up in pain again. This time, he didn't torture her much. Lin Feng simply ended her life with a single stab.

In this world, if I don't kill you, I'll die. There are too many coincidences in the world. Who knows what kind of accident might happen next because this woman didn't die? Lin Feng understood this principle. There was nothing to hesitate about, and she couldn't be sentimental. This was the experience she gained from four years of life in the underworld.

Lin Feng changed into men's clothing, and Xiao Cui cleverly packed a small package. The two left Qingniao Pavilion, with Xiao Cui leading the way, slowly approaching the edge of the mansion.

Along the way, Lin Feng asked some questions, which Xiao Cui answered one by one. It turned out that Xiao Cui was not a Xi Lan person, but a spy from Qian Tang. The Qian Tang royal family had been controlled by Tian Cheng not long ago and existed in name only. The minister who sent the spy had also died. Therefore, Xiao Cui had been by the side of Princess Qingniao of Xi Lan and had not been transferred.

Lin Feng wasn't sure how much of it was true; she took it all as a joke and didn't believe a word of it. However, she had indeed been a bit cynical this time. The people of Yinsang respected Heaven, and Xiao Cui, no matter what, wouldn't do anything so outrageous as to deceive her; there was certainly some concealment involved.

In addition, Xiao Cui also introduced Xi Lan's current situation. They had reached an agreement with Tian Cheng to intercept Bei Chen Tian's forces, though this was partly true and partly false. Tian Cheng was forcing Xi Lan, who was currently at war with Bei Chen Kingdom. Bei Chen Tian was the Star of Bei Chen, a legendary war god. Xi Lan only dared to raise troops while Bei Chen Tian was away; how could they dare to let Bei Chen Tian return?

They dispatched 100,000 soldiers to intercept him en route, but found nothing. Later, Bei Chen Tian sent a ceremonial carriage, which stopped outside the princess's villa. There was no one in the city, except for the Xi Lan royal family. The third prince went to check the carriage, while the other princes searched for Bei Chen Tian's whereabouts, but Bei Chen Tian seemed to have vanished into thin air and could not be found again.

Lin Feng was also puzzled. Bei Chentian and his group had clearly arrived here with them. Could they really fly?

Suddenly, a thought struck her: the most dangerous place is often the safest. No wonder the search party hadn't bothered to search the princess's room when the door was locked. Could it be…?

Suddenly, the sound of weapons clashing came from ahead. Lin Feng knew that they were still in danger, and his courage grew. He waved his hand and ordered Xiao Cui, "Go and see!"

The fifth chapter of the main text is about winning the treasure.

Leading Xiao Cui slowly closer to the source of the sound, Lin Feng's skill in lurking in the dark astounded her. She assumed Lin Feng was some kind of reclusive master and treated him with utmost respect, daring not to harbor any ill intentions. Lin Feng, however, was secretly overjoyed, but outwardly acted as if it were true, maintaining a serious demeanor.

Lin Feng wasn't sure if the two people in front of him were experts. Although he still had Xiao Cui as a shield if all else failed, it would be a pity to lose such a subordinate he had just acquired. Therefore, the two dared not get too close and could only watch the two figures tumbling and flying in the air, fighting a beautiful battle.

Having gained a basic understanding of this world, Lin Feng realized that Yin Sang was a place similar to ancient times, but it was not ancient China; rather, it was another world.

In the past, she would never have believed such an absurd thing, but now that things had come to this, she had no choice but to believe it, especially since Lin Feng had to worry about how to survive in this world.

Xiao Cui had received training since childhood and possessed considerable martial arts skills, so she wouldn't hold Lin Feng back, which satisfied him to some extent. However, he also had to be wary of Xiao Cui stabbing him in the back. Although she had made an oath, in her words, who cared about those bullshit oaths? If it were her, she would definitely go back on her word. Of course, he also needed to assess the situation carefully.

The two hid behind a small artificial hill. The two fighting men were getting closer and closer, and their figures were gradually becoming clearer.

Xiao Cui was taken aback when she saw the two people. She whispered behind Lin Feng, "Master, one of these two people is Wu Yue, a general under Bei Chen Tian, and the other is Ye Lin, the third prince of Xi Lan. They are both skilled in martial arts. I wonder why Wu Yue is here, and why they are fighting?"

Why did they start fighting? Lin Feng understood perfectly. He secretly pondered the situation. Bei Chen Tian was definitely still nearby. Wu Yue had no choice but to come out and fight in order to cover Bei Chen Tian and the others' return to Bei Chen. Judging from the situation, Wu Yue was no match for the Third Prince Xi Lan. He was now retreating steadily, only able to parry and having no power to fight back.

The current situation suggests that the Third Prince of Xilan is quite capable and has seen through Beichen Tian's disguise. If that's the case, the area must be heavily guarded, making it difficult for them to get out.

Xiao Cui seemed to understand this as well, and said anxiously from the rear, "Master, I'm afraid we're already surrounded. If the Imperial Guards search, the news of the princess's death will be impossible to keep secret."

Lin Feng nodded to indicate that she understood. She exhaled and turned her eyes fiercely, saying, "Let's just go all the way and kill this prince too. It will definitely be chaotic then, and our chances of sneaking out will be much greater."

"Oh, oh...?" Xiao Cui didn't quite understand the meaning of the word. Lin Feng gestured with his hand on his neck before she understood. However, she wasn't surprised at this point. Lin Feng had already killed the princess, so killing a prince didn't seem like a big deal. She hurriedly reminded him, "It's just that this third prince is highly skilled in martial arts and not so easy to deal with."

Meanwhile, the Third Prince and Wu Yue were locked in a fierce battle. Wu Yue was risking his life, his true energy soaring, and the surrounding wind and sand were rising. The Third Prince responded calmly, his palms dancing like butterflies, dissolving all of Wu Yue's desperate efforts.

Wu Yue was truly anxious at this moment. The Beichen Tian army was about to cross the border. If he could hold off the Third Prince, he would succeed. If he couldn't, the Beichen Tian group would suffer heavy losses.

Wu Yue steeled his resolve and suddenly drew a gleaming golden sword from behind his back. The sword was engraved with a large golden seal, and the sword light emitted a scorching heat. Lin Feng's heart trembled, knowing that it was a treasure.

Seeing this, the Third Prince looked tense and shouted, "Bei Chentian actually handed over his protective blade to you? It seems I'm in for a big gift today." As he spoke, he also drew his weapon, a gleaming sword about three feet long, broken into three pieces and held in his hand. It looked like an ordinary ornament, but it had the air of a precious weapon.

"The Heavenly Desolate Blade! Master, that's the national treasure of Xilan. The Northern Chen Kingdom's war with Xilan is indeed aimed at annexing Xilan, but on the other hand, they also want to possess this treasure." Moreover, it's rumored that whoever possesses all eight treasures, including this one, can one day unify the world. The golden Wu Hook is also among the eight divine weapons, but this is common knowledge on the Yin Sang Continent, so there's nothing to discuss, and Xiao Cui didn't mention it.

Perhaps this is fate. If she had mentioned it, Lin Feng, who is too lazy to get involved in trouble, would never have provoked those two things. But Xiao Cui didn't say anything.

Lin Feng looked at the two weapons and compared them to the scimitar in her hand, it was like scrap metal. She narrowed her eyes and a fierce glint appeared in them. Her intention to kill and steal the treasure was already very clear.

Wu Yue risked his life at this moment. With a swing of his Wu Gou, the weapon covered an area of several meters. Lin Feng also felt an unbearable heat, as if he hadn't been touched by the blade. Only then did he understand the benefits of this weapon. He wondered what method it was made of. The Heavenly Desolate Blade also had this effect.

This time, the two attacked each other with their lives on the line, and were evenly matched for the time being. The Third Prince was getting anxious. If this continued, the Beichen Tian army would definitely disappear without a trace. His subordinates were no match for Beichen Tian and would definitely be confused and disoriented.

The Third Prince spread his five fingers, and a suction force rose up. Wu Yue knew something was wrong, but he had no room to dodge. He immediately clashed weapons with the Third Prince and fought with his internal energy.

Seeing the two men hover in mid-air after their attack, Lin Feng thought to herself, "What a great opportunity!" Without a second thought, she leaped into the air, swung her curved blade left and right, and elegantly slit the throats of the two unfortunate men. Her own curved blade, having withstood the combined internal force of the two men, was destroyed on the spot.

It wasn't until Lin Feng picked up the Heavenly Desolation Blade, broke it into three pieces, and put them on his hand, and then picked up the Wu Hook, that Xiao Cui reacted, her heart still pounding.

What kind of master had she been serving? In less than half a day, two members of the royal family had been killed, and a general had been crippled, all without batting an eye. She had even robbed Yin Sang of two of his most prized treasures. It was impossible for her to be incompetent. However, Lin Feng was also a dangerous person, and Xiao Cui knew this well. If Lin Feng encountered danger, she would be the first to die in his place, so she absolutely could not let such a thing happen.

Lin Feng knew what Xiao Cui was thinking, and Lin Feng knew exactly what Xiao Cui was thinking. This relationship wasn't necessarily bad; it was mutually beneficial for them to be together. They could worry about the future later; there was no need for so many questions.

Not wanting to waste the treasures he had obtained, Lin Feng searched the two corpses and found several tokens, a longsword, a short dagger, and several jade pendants and rings. He gave the weapons to Xiao Cui, kept the valuables with him, then abandoned the corpses and followed the path Xiao Cui had indicated to leave the house.

By noon, the two had finally made their way to the outer perimeter, which was heavily guarded. Everyone coming and going had to undergo very strict checks, and if nothing unexpected happened, not even a fly could get out.

The house was now eerily quiet, seemingly because Bei Chentian and his group had left. They weren't even sending soldiers in anymore, cutting off any way for people to leave disguised as soldiers. It was practically an impenetrable fortress. Even with Lin Feng's intelligence and cunning, he couldn't implement any of his plans at this point.

However, there was still hope. Now they could only wait for the news of the Third Prince's sudden death and take advantage of the soldiers' panic to find an opening. Lin Feng was very confident about this, so he and Xiao Cui waited by the wall.

In the silence, a hand suddenly patted Lin Feng's shoulder; the large hand clearly belonged to a man!