Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 354: Before the first wave subsides, a new one rises!

Chapter 354: Chapter 354: Before the first wave subsides, a new one rises!

Zhan Lan looked towards Zhan Hui and said, "Protect Chu Yin well!"

She kicked up a government official’s saber from the ground with the tip of her foot and caught it mid-air, hurling it at their enemies.

Mu Yan arrived closely after, and within a mere dozen breaths, there were already a dozen or so bandits’ corpses lying on the ground.

The Great Master panicked all of a sudden; the strength of these two was unexpectedly formidable!

He had initially thought that these two were just some pampered young master and miss, but now it seemed that was not the case at all!

In the face of the savage bandits, the pair’s killing methods were swift and efficient, so much so that calling them top-level assassins wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Blood dripped from Zhan Lan’s sword, and Mu Yan was not far from her side. Neither of them revealed their true identities, all for the sake of rooting out the evil forces in cahoots with the Wu Family in Helin County.

"No need to engage in close combat anymore; shoot arrows!" The Great Master, who had harbored lustful thoughts just a while ago, had now completely abandoned such ideas.

If these two really were top-level assassins, then they were probably in danger.

All the bandits readied their bows and notched their arrows, and at the very moment they were about to release their shots—

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Arrows rained down like a torrential downpour, instantly killing more than twenty bandits.

From behind the tents, Zhan Hui kept his eyes on the shadows for any sneak attacks while tightly embracing Chu Yin, covering her eyes.

Chu Yin, previously upset, now clung to Zhan Hui out of genuine fear.

A moment later, the remaining dozen or so surviving bandits were subdued by Mu Yan’s Hidden Guard.

The Great Master was dumbfounded. Were these highly skilled Hidden Guards under the command of this man? freeweɓnøvel.com

They had come prepared; who exactly were they?

Wu Lin watched as all the bandits were pinned down by the Hidden Guard, unable to move. The captured were captured, the dead were dead, the injured were injured.

He too was speculating about the identities of these four individuals!

Just as one crisis subsided, another arose. Upon hearing the sounds of battle, some two dozen government officials and Protectors arrived alongside the County Magistrate.

The comer was Wu Lin’s father, the County Magistrate of Helin County, Wu Jianghai.

When Wu Lin saw his father’s men arriving, he shouted excitedly, "Father, save me, save me!"

The government officials encircled the Hidden Guards.

"Hahaha, you’re done for, you’re all done for..." Wu Lin was completely ecstatic.

Wu Jianghai was just a minor County Magistrate and had never had a chance to encounter Mu Yan and Zhan Lan.

He could only sense that the pair had an extraordinary air and handsome appearance, but since their clothes were filthy and muddied, he could not discern their true occupations.

Seeing his son trampled in the mud, his eyes narrowed as he parleyed, "Gentlemen, I am the County Magistrate of Helin County. If there’s anything to discuss, we should return to the county yamen and talk it over. Why resort to such drastic measures!"

Zhan Lan gripped the knife in her hand and said, "The bandits seem to be on quite good terms with the County Magistrate’s son!"

Wu Jianghai saw the Great Master of the bandits, who was now being pressed down by the people in black. These people had close dealings with his son.

He usually turned a blind eye but now with outsiders present, he had no choice but to pretend to detain all the bandits.

"The young master jests, my son has had no dealings with them. Come, arrest all these bandits and lock them up in jail!"

At the County Magistrate’s command, the government officials moved in, and the Great Master along with his bandits clearly understood that this was all a charade. They cooperated and prepared themselves to be taken away by the officials.

Unexpectedly, Mu Yan said in a deep voice, "County Magistrate of Helin, instead of rescuing the disaster-stricken people, what are you doing here!"

His voice was not loud, but his presence was terrifying, Wu Jianghai looked at Mu Yan with suspicion, feeling a sense of fear that caused his legs to tremble uncontrollably, with an impulse to kneel down.

Wu Jianghai coughed and feigned calmness, saying: "This official understands his own limits."

Wu Lin roared: "Father, kill them, they are the river and sea bandits who have come to rob the relief grain!"

Wu Jianghai glared at his son, knowing that personnel from the Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of Industry would soon arrive.

If he does not deal with this situation quickly, it will cause him trouble!

Seeing the displeasure on his father’s face, Wu Lin spoke no more.

Using a delaying tactic, Wu Jianghai said: "This official is about to distribute relief grain, you people should stop causing trouble here, disperse now!"

Wu Jianghai was astonished to find that the man in the lead didn’t move at all, nor did those dressed in black, who just pointed their swords at the bandits and government officials.

If this standoff continues, how would he explain himself once those high-ranking officers from the Imperial City arrived!

Wu Jianghai was inwardly frantic and bellowed: "Rebels, you all, tie them up and bring them back to the government office!"

No sooner had his words fallen than a sharp sword was instantly placed upon Wu Jianghai’s neck.

Vermilion Bird moved silently behind him, pressing the sword against his neck.

He had been searching for the County Magistrate and had not expected to find him here with his Master and Madam, even attempting to arrest them and take them back to the county government office, truly courting death!

Wu Jianghai, with a sword against his neck, broke out in cold sweat and tried to maintain his composure as he said: "You would do well not to harm this official, you river and sea bandits, with no regard for the law or the court. Soon the officials from the Ministry of War, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of Industry will arrive, let’s see how audacious you can be then!"

Vermilion Bird was near laughter at the foolishness of the County Magistrate, wondering if the realization of his Master and Madam’s identities would scare him to the point of wetting his pants.

He had just seen personnel from the Ministry of War arriving.

Just as expected, in no time, armed soldiers surrounded the area.

Wu Lin’s face was all smeared with mud, and with a bloody mouth, he laughed hideously and yelled: "You’re finished, all finished!"

No matter how powerful one is, detaining an official spells death!

Wu Jianghai’s gaze shone brightly as he looked towards his rescuers and calmly said: "Release this official now, and I can spare your lives!"

He looked towards Mu Yan and Zhan Lan, as well as Zhan Hui and Chu Yin who emerged from the shadows, and suddenly felt something was amiss; why did none of these people show even a hint of panic upon seeing the officials?

Could it be that they are from noble families, which is why they are so fearless.

However, having their swords against the neck of a court official is already a capital offense!

They are probably too young to realize the gravity of their actions.

After the arrival of the soldiers, they saw the County Magistrate in official attire with a sword at his neck.

The leader of the small troop said: "Release the County Magistrate, are you attempting to rebel?"

Every time there is a disaster, soldiers are stationed not only for disaster relief but also out of fear of a rebellion by the people, so upon seeing this scene their first reaction is that someone is trying to start a rebellion.

Zhan Lan’s voice was cold as she looked towards the team leader and said: "Where is the Assistant Minister of War?"

Her words immediately provoked the ridicule of the government officials.

In their minds, they thought, who do they think they are, that the Assistant Minister of War would heed their command!

The team leader, looking at Zhan Lan and Mu Yan, suddenly felt a sense of familiarity with the two people.

He immediately said to the officials behind him: "Go quickly, ask the official to come over!"