readytorunbook Chapter 223 Jade Pendant
Chapter 223 Jade Pendant
Su Yinyin stopped hiding and instantly joined the battle like a fierce lioness.
Her movements were as fast as lightning, almost invisible to the naked eye. Her moves were as fierce as a storm, and her coordination with the old man was as perfect as if they were telepathically linked.
Although these shadowy figures were well-trained, like an elite force on the battlefield, Su Yinyin and her companions remained calm and composed, as steady as Mount Tai.
She gave the first man a wink, her eyes filled with determination and courage. The two of them simultaneously used their inner strength to launch a full-force attack in one direction.
The shadowy figures instantly felt an unprecedentedly powerful force, a force that surged forth like a tidal wave.
They were all struck by that force and fell to the ground dead, like leaves swept away by a raging wind.
Su Yinyin and Lao Yi's tacit cooperation was simply seamless.
The two eliminated all the shadowy figures in the shortest amount of time, demonstrating astonishing strength and efficiency.
Su Yinyin and Lao Yi felt a chill run down their spines as they looked at the dark, corpse-like figures scattered all over the ground, as the sheer number of them was astonishing.
“Miss, all the doors that led to other places have been sealed off from the outside,” the old man said with a frown, his voice filled with helplessness and anxiety.
"What a pity, we should have explored all the tunnels last time," Su Yinyin said regretfully, a hint of remorse flashing in her eyes.
"Judging from the time it took, the fact that they were able to block the door so quickly shows that their strength should not be underestimated," the old man analyzed carefully, his expression so serious it seemed like water could drip from it.
Su Yinyin nodded and was about to leave when she noticed a jade pendant on the ground. The pendant still radiated a warm luster in the dim light, and it looked like something extraordinary.
"This jade pendant... might be an important clue." Su Yinyin squatted down, picked up the jade pendant, and carefully put it into her bosom.
The two started to act a bit lazy, and then swaggered out of the darkroom.
As they expected, they were surrounded by even more dark figures, a dense, suffocating mass.
"This is going all out!" The old man couldn't help but frown, his face full of shock and anger.
Su Yinyin's eyes were firm, like a sharp sword. "The palace guards didn't show up today? What does that mean?"
The old man suddenly realized, "Does this mean these shadowy figures are colluding with the palace guards?"
Su Yinyin snorted coldly: "I'm afraid it's not just that; the power behind this may far exceed our imagination."
At this moment, the shadowy figures pressed closer, like a pack of hungry wolves. Su Yinyin and Lao Yi stood back to back, ready for battle, like two impregnable fortresses.
Su Yinyin said loudly, "Since they want to die, then let them have their way."
Her voice was loud and firm, full of fearless courage.
The eldest brother also shouted, "Alright, Miss, you can stand aside and watch!"
Seeing them chatting leisurely, the shadowy figure became even more enraged.
The shadowy figure with the knife raised it and flew towards Su Yinyin and the others, the blade flashing with a cold light in the darkness.
Just then, a shout came from afar: "Catch the assassin!"
It turned out that the palace guards had heard the commotion and rushed over.
Seeing this, the shadowy figures ceased their fighting and quickly retreated, disappearing without a trace like the receding tide.
Seeing this, Su Yinyin and Lao Yi also retreated.
They had no choice but to retreat. Actually, both of them were dressed entirely in black.
The palace guards would also arrest them. Besides, Su Yinyin didn't want to expose herself.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Su Yinyin and her companion disappeared into the night like ghosts.
Su Yinyin and Lao Yi walked briskly, their feet barely touching the ground, until they were sure they were far away from the palace before they stopped.
"Miss, this was truly a close call," the old man said breathlessly, his face showing exhaustion.
Su Yinyin frowned, her brows furrowing like two tightly locked city gates. "These shadowy figures have unknown origins and purposes. It seems the conspiracy behind this is more complex than we imagined."
The first man chimed in, "Yeah, I wonder if they'll ever show up again."
Su Yinyin pondered for a moment, "Let's go back to the manor first and see if we can find any useful clues in that booklet."
The two dared not delay and hurried towards the Su residence, their figures like two shooting stars in the moonlight.
Back at the Su residence, Su Yinyin and the First Elder went to the study.
Su Yinyin took out the booklet and carefully flipped through it, her focused expression as if she wanted to engrave every word in her heart.
"Miss, have you found anything?" the old man asked anxiously from the side, his eyes fixed on the booklet.
Su Yinyin's expression grew increasingly grave, like a flower about to be destroyed by a storm. "It mentions some names and locations, but they are all very vague and require further investigation."
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Su Yinyin said, her voice tinged with weariness.
Biyu walked in and said, "Miss, the Duke has arrived."
After Su Yinyin nodded in understanding, she closed the booklet.
The Duke entered the study, looked at Su Yinyin and the First Prince, his face as serious as a sky covered with dark clouds, "Yinyin, what is the situation regarding the large number of assassins in the palace tonight?"
Su Yinyin gave a brief account of what had happened, speaking quickly and clearly.
Upon hearing this, the Duke's face darkened so much it seemed as if water could drip from it. "This matter is of utmost importance, Yinyin. You must not act rashly again."
Su Yinyin said, "Uncle, Yinyin knows what she's doing, but if we don't find out the truth behind this, there could be endless trouble in the future."
The Duke sighed, a sigh that seemed to come from the depths of his heart, "Very well, but you must be careful. Don't make us worry."
After saying this, the Duke turned and left, his back view appearing heavy and worried.
Su Yinyin felt a warm feeling in her heart.
Not long after the Duke left, Su Yi entered the study. She saw the two men with their heads down, deep in thought.
Su Yi asked, "What happened? Uncle's face looks so pale."
Su Yinyin helplessly recounted the story to Su Yi again, her voice filled with helplessness and anxiety.
Su Yi frowned, her brows furrowing deeply like the Chinese character "川" (river). "This matter is getting more and more complicated, Yinyin, you have to be careful."
Su Yinyin nodded, "Brother, I understand. It's just that the clues in this booklet are too vague, I need to find a way to figure them out."
Su Yi leaned over and looked at the booklet. "Perhaps we can start our investigation by looking at the names mentioned."
Su Yinyin's eyes lit up, as if she had seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. "Brother is right, but we can't investigate. What should we do?"
Su Yinyin meant that they couldn't reveal their strength.
If they send their own people to investigate, they might expose themselves to the enemy.