43 Idea of running

The shadows of men silently pass all the visible guards around the Gao Manor, then they split into two groups.

Three shadows went to the east side and the remaining four went to the west side of the manor. All this was done without making a sound to avoid unnecessary attention from anyone in the Gao household.

Carefully moving around the manor, and making sure to hide in the dark, the shadows expertly and quickly reached the east side courtyard where the large plum tree was located.

The courtyard was silent, everyone seemed to be sleeping. The light coming from the hanging lanterns were enough to find the correct direction.

There were also no guards stationed at the courtyard which helped them to conveniently move closer to the main room.

The main room's candles were not lit. Based on the information they had, this was the room of the only child of Left Minister Gao.

Their clan had failed to ambush the minister before. This time they would not fail and would also make sure to take care of the daughter as well. They did not have enough time left to fail again.

'I am sorry. We really do not want to kill the innocents, but its innevitable.' One of the shadow's thought to himself as he build up his resolve. 

After getting closer to the open window, one of the shadows swiftly went into the dark room, knife ready to go for the kill.

The room was not too large and as soon as the shadow was able to get in from the window, the bed where a young woman snoring softly indicating that she was soundly asleep was seen.

Using the moonlight, as well as spiritual energy, he briskly approached the bed, the shadow prepared to attack using his knife, "Hiss!" but was distracted by a sudden movement towards him.

Immediately moving backward to avoid any incoming attack. He was not hurt, but he became distressed with the failed attempt.

'What was that?' Since it's dark, he had no idea what had attacked him. Cold sweat was starting to form from his forehead. Due to his instincts and training, he was able to barely dodge.

The shadow quickly, hid in the darkest part of the room. Putting his guard up, he glanced at the bed.

'Where?!' He screamed inside his head

The originally sleeping young woman was nowhere to be seen. He continued to hide his breath, using his cultivation to scan the room.

CRR CRR!

CRR CRR!

The sound of continuous attacks that suddenly came at him. Each individual blow was not that strong but they were too fast for him to all defend all at once.

Not mentioning the darkness, he was really having a hard time.

The young woman who was originally sleeping on the bed was now fiercely striking with the intent to kill!

Gao Lan Mei did not like the idea of running. Feng Ji was not back yet, but that did not mean that she was completely helpless.

Her surprise attack did not make much of a difference before the intruder or better say assassin retaliated.

The movement from the assassin become quicker with so much force in every blow.

'So, what?' Using the wooden umbrella, she moved quicker as well, aiming at vital points. Taking note that after she survived the night, a sword should always be with her.

Not noticing when the assassin had pulled out another knife, she only barely dodged a slash.

Hiss!

Yen Mìngjue's pawn tried to bite the assassin when it came close enough to reach.

As soon as he became distracted, Gao Lan Mei kicked as hard as she could to push the assassin out of the room.

Baaangg!

The door was destroyed and the assassin was pushed out of the room.