Section 25

Cao Zhengchun responded respectfully and withdrew.

Inside the study, calm was restored once again.

Li Chengping slowly turned around, walked to the desk, picked up an ancient book, and began to flip through it.

His expression was focused, as if everything in the outside world had nothing to do with him.

Chapter 23: Eighth-Rank Cheng Jushu? Mere rabble!

Time passed in the silence.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

The sun was bright, and a gentle breeze brushed against their faces.

Li Chengping and Lin Waner walked side by side, heading towards the Prayer Temple outside the city.

Today was Lin Waner's monthly day of prayer.

Li Chengping had specifically cleared his schedule to accompany her.

"Your Highness, you seem very busy recently."

Lin Waner looked at Li Chengping and said softly.

Her voice carried a hint of worry and a touch of concern.

"It's fine."

Li Chengping smiled and reached out to hold Lin Waner's hand.

"There are just some matters that need to be handled."

His voice was gentle, and his gaze was full of affection.

Feeling the warmth from Li Chengping, Lin Waner felt a sweetness in her heart.

She leaned gently against Li Chengping's shoulder, a happy smile appearing on her face.

The two walked along the way, and the scenery along the path became exceptionally beautiful.

Inside the Prayer Temple, the incense was flourishing, and the place was bustling with noise.

Lin Waner knelt devoutly before the Buddha statue, hands pressed together, praying silently.

Her face carried a trace of solemnity and piety.

Li Chengping stood to the side, watching her quietly.

His gaze was filled with tenderness and doting affection.

After the prayers were finished, the two walked out of the temple.

The sun was still bright, and the breeze still brushed their faces.

Everything seemed so peaceful, so beautiful.

However, at that very moment, a sudden change occurred.

"Bang!"

A loud noise came from the roadside.

A huge water vat on the side of the road suddenly burst open.

Water splashed everywhere, and broken porcelain shards flew about.

A black shadow rushed out from the water vat, heading straight for Lin Waner.

"There's an assassin!"

The guards exclaimed in shock, drawing their weapons and rushing forward.

However, their speed was far inferior to that black shadow.

The shadow's speed was as fast as lightning; in the blink of an eye, it had already rushed before Lin Waner.

The shadow was a burly man, like a wild ox, knocking aside everyone who stood in his way!

"Kill!"

Cheng Jushu bellowed, his voice like muffled thunder.

His mountain-like body, carrying an unmatched gust of wind, lunged fiercely towards Lin Waner.

The guards along the way were all sent flying by him, having no power to fight back.

"Protect the Princess!"

The guards shouted in terror, but they couldn't get close at all.

Murderous intent flared in Cao Zhengchun's eyes.

He flashed forward, blocking in front of Lin Waner.

"You're courting death!"

Cao Zhengchun roared, striking out with both palms, carrying cold Internal Energy as he met Cheng Jushu.

However.

"Bang!"

As their palms met, Cao Zhengchun felt a massive force strike him, and his body flew backward uncontrollably.

Cheng Jushu traded injury for injury, forcefully taking Cao Zhengchun's blow.

Blood spilled from the corners of his mouth, but his eyes became even more crazed.

"Die!"

Cheng Jushu roared, charging at Lin Waner again.

"The one who deserves to die... is you."

Li Chengping's voice was calm as it rang in Cheng Jushu's ear.

Lin Waner felt a blur before her eyes, and she was already held in Li Chengping's embrace.

Li Chengping's expression was calm; he didn't even look at Cheng Jushu, who was right before him.

He simply raised his right hand slowly and punched out.

This punch seemed plain and unremarkable, yet it contained the foundation of the Six Libraries Immortal Thief.

The wind from the punch whistled, and the space trembled.

"Boom!"

A loud blast.

Cheng Jushu's massive body exploded instantly.

Flesh and blood flew everywhere, and bones shattered.

This expert from Northern Qi, an Eighth-Rank Upper, was actually blasted into a pulp of flesh by Li Chengping's single punch.

"This..."

Cao Zhengchun watched this scene, dumbfounded, a monstrous storm raging in his heart.

He could never have imagined that Li Chengping's strength was actually this terrifying.

With the power of a single punch, he had blasted an Eighth-Rank Upper expert into nothingness.

The guards were all stunned as well.

They stood blankly in place, looking at the blood and flesh on the ground, feeling their scalps go numb.

"Your Highness, Divine Might!"

Someone shouted first, and immediately after, everyone knelt to the ground and began to cheer.

"Your Highness, Divine Might!"

The sound shook the heavens and resounded through the clouds.

Li Chengping withdrew his fist, a look of satisfaction on his face.

The foundation of the Six Libraries Immortal Thief was indeed powerful.

However.

Li Chengping frowned.

Although he had the foundation of the Six Libraries Immortal Thief, he lacked a matching Martial Skill for his punches.

It seemed he would need to pay more attention to Martial Skills in this regard in the future.

Li Chengping's gaze fell upon Lin Waner.

He looked at Lin Waner's pale little face, a glimmer of gloom flashing in his eyes.

These assassins were actually targeting Waner.

It seems he had been too merciful.

"Cao Zhengchun."

Li Chengping spoke, his voice icy.

"This servant is here."

Cao Zhengchun hurriedly knelt to the ground and responded respectfully.

"Report this matter truthfully to Chancellor Lin."

Li Chengping said indifferently.

"Yes."

Cao Zhengchun acknowledged and rose to leave.

He knew that Li Chengping was borrowing a knife to kill.

Once Lin Ruofu learned of this, he would never let it rest.

Those enemies hiding in the shadows would likely be in for some trouble.