The sudden mishap made the once coveted Imperial Jue Temple turn into a hellish place. Assassins disguised as fake monks, like executioners wielding butcher knives, swiftly harvested lives, sometimes from the Royal Family.
When the crisis occurred, some immediately sounded the alarm. At this time, Ah Jiu's prior arrangements came into effect. There was no time to speculate how Prince Jin foresaw this, arriving to protect the emperor, capture assassins, and maintain order.
Emperor Yan had been escorted away by his Shadow Guard and Dragon Guard, and as Wufu approached the Imperial Jue Temple, the Emperor was nowhere to be seen, uncertain if he was alive or dead.
A woman staggered towards Wufu, clutching a delicately dressed child with a pale face. Behind her, a fierce fake monk stabbed his sword into her back.
Thud.
Wufu seemed to hear the sound of the sword piercing flesh, so clear.
