People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 18 Zhao Xin

A few days later.

Xia Bing was practicing her sword in the courtyard, while Jing Ni watched from the side, occasionally offering pointers.

Xia Yan was asleep inside the room, and Xia Yufang was watching over him.

Everything was peaceful.

Then a series of urgent knocks sounded at the door.

Xia Bing sheathed her sword and looked towards the courtyard gate.

"who?"

"Young Master Xia, my name is Zhao Xin, and I have a favor to ask."

Zhao Xin!

Xia Bing frowned slightly.

The eldest son of the Zhao State General's Mansion, a master at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm.

What is he here for?

Xia Bing looked at Jing Ni.

Jingni's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"I'll handle it," Xia Bing said.

He walked to the courtyard gate and opened it.

Outside the door, Zhao Xin stood with more than a dozen soldiers.

He looked at Xia Bing with a smile on his face.

"Young Master Xia, it's been a long time."

"What's up?"

"Indeed, something has happened," Zhao Xin said. "Young Master Xia, I heard you took in a pregnant woman?"

Xia Bing looked at him without saying a word.

"A pregnant woman in a grey cloak, seven or eight months pregnant," Zhao Xin continued. "The General's Mansion is looking for someone like that. I wonder if Young Master Xia has seen her?"

Xia Bing said calmly, "No."

"Really?" Zhao Xin smiled. "But according to my information, Young Master Xia took a pregnant woman to the clinic a few days ago."

Xia Bing looked at him calmly.

"So what?"

"Then I must ask Young Master Xia to hand her over," Zhao Xin said. "This woman is the person the General's Mansion is looking for. If Young Master Xia hands her over, the General's Mansion will surely reward you handsomely."

What if I don't pay?

Zhao Xin's smile faded, and his eyes turned somewhat cold.

"Young Master Xia, you are a smart man. You'd better not interfere in the affairs of the General's Mansion."

"That's my friend," Xia Bing said. "I won't give her to anyone."

Zhao Xin looked at him and remained silent for a moment.

"Young Master Xia, do you know who she is?"

"Know."

"You knew?" Zhao Xin was somewhat surprised. "You knew she was a traitor to the Luo Wang organization, yet you still dared to take her in?"

"So what?" Xia Bing looked at him. "She's just a mother now, not an assassin."

Zhao Xin frowned slightly.

"Young Master Xia, you are making an enemy of the General's Mansion."

"Think what you want," Xia Bing said, "but I'll say it again, I won't hand her over to you."

Zhao Xin looked at him, his eyes filled with coldness.

"Young Master Xia, I respect you as a master and do not wish to be your enemy. But if you insist on this, don't blame me for being impolite."

"You can give it a try."

The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Just then, a voice came from behind.

"Lord Zhao Xin."

Zhao Xin turned his head and saw a person dressed in black robes walking towards him from a distance.

The person's figure was elusive, and his aura was chilling; he was clearly no ordinary person.

"Who are you?" Zhao Xin frowned.

"The Luo Wang organization is truly ruthless," said the man in black robes. "Lord Zhao Xin, Jing Ni is a traitor to the Luo Wang organization and should be dealt with by them."

Zhao Xin frowned slightly.

"Zhen Gang? A top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang organization?"

"Indeed," Zhen Gang said. "Lord Zhao Xin, the General's Mansion's mission is complete. The rest is up to the Luo Wang."

Zhao Xin looked at Xia Bing, then at Zhen Gang, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

He had originally intended to use this incident to curry favor with Luo Wang, but now that the people from Luo Wang had arrived, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Alright." Zhao Xin nodded. "Since the people from Luo Wang are here, I won't interfere any further. Young Master Xia, you'd better take care of yourself."

After saying that, he turned and left with his soldiers.

Only Xia Bing and Zhengang remained in front of the courtyard gate.

"You're Xia Bing?" Zhen Gang looked at him, his voice cold.

"yes."

"You killed Yan Ri."

"yes."

"Very good," Zhengang said. "Today, I will avenge Yan."

He raised his hand, and a long sword appeared in his palm.

With its broad, thick blade and gleaming cold light, it is one of the Eight Swords of the King of Yue, the True Steel Sword.

"The True Steel Sword emphasizes ferocity and dominance," Jing Ni's voice came from behind. "A single strike is powerful and heavy, unstoppable."

Xia Bing didn't turn around, but simply gripped the long sword in her hand tightly.

"bring it on."

Zhen Gang snorted coldly, and in a flash, he rushed towards Xia Bing!

His swordsmanship is expansive and powerful, with each strike carrying astonishing force!

"Bang--!"

Xia Bing swung her sword to parry, and the two swords clashed, sparks flying everywhere!

Zhen Gang is very strong, but Xia Bing is even stronger!

His cultivation level at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm, coupled with the blessing of the Sacred Heart Technique, made his power far surpass that of experts of the same level!

"Again!"

Zhen Gang swung his sword again, the sword light as bright as a rainbow, aiming straight for Xia Bing's throat!

Xia Bing dodged to the side, then swung her sword backhand, the tip pointing at Zhengang's heart!

Zhen Gang quickly retreated, but Xia Bing's sword was even faster!

"puff--!"

The sword tip pierced Zhen Gang's shoulder, and blood splattered!

Zhen Gang's expression changed, and he quickly retreated.

"you……"

"I told you," Xia Bing looked at him, "I won't hand Jing Ni over to anyone."

Zhen Gang clutched his shoulder, a look of shock in his eyes.

He hadn't expected Xia Bing to be so strong!

It was no accident that Yan Ri died at his hands.

"You're strong," Zhengang said, "but do you think killing Yanri and me is the end of it?"

"The Net will send more people; you can't protect her."

"Even if we can't protect them, we will protect them," Xia Bing said. "But no matter how many of you come, I will kill that many."

Zhen Gang looked at him and remained silent for a moment.

"Okay," he said. "I'll remember you."

After saying that, he vanished into the night in a flash.

Xia Bing looked in the direction he left, her brows slightly furrowed.

Zhen Gang has escaped, but the Luo Wang will definitely send even stronger assassins.

"Xia Bing."

Jing Ni walked up from behind, her expression somewhat complicated.

"You don't need to fight against the Net for my sake," she said. "It would cause you a lot of trouble."

"I've already said it," Xia Bing looked at her, "you are the people I want to protect."

Jingni looked at him with a strange look in her eyes.

"you……"

"Let's go back," Xia Bing said. "Let's go see Xia Yan."

Jingni was silent for a moment, then nodded and turned to walk into the courtyard.

Xia Bing stood there, gazing at the night sky.

The troubles caused by the snare have only just begun.