The Assassin Alliance
Even if Zhang Ning wanted to rebel against Long Chen, he had the capital and strength to suppress her. Under his rule, Long Chen wasn't particularly worried that something would happen to her. However, her bodyguard's anxious visit today indicated that something was amiss.
Seeing the robust Yellow Turban warrior, Long Chen's face darkened, and he sternly asked, "What's the matter? Speak quickly!"
The Yellow Turban warrior, as if seeing a close family member, had tears shimmering in his tiger-like eyes. He respectfully said, "General! This morning, on her way out of the city, the Holy Maiden was kidnapped by a group of agile and elusive bandits!"
"They said... they told me to bring the message to you, General, and said that you must go alone to the border between Xuzhou and Yangzhou, fifty miles southeast of the city..."
"Also... they said that if you bring anyone else, they will take the Holy Maiden's head!"