Abandoned Woman Busy Farming-Chapter 2453 - 2454: Surrounded

"The poison afflicting the second prince is quite unique; I want to challenge it. Moreover, the poison is derived from the ’Poison Classic,’ a part I’m missing. Perhaps the second prince could be a breakthrough. If I can collect the complete ’Poison Classic,’ my poison skills would surely improve," Bai Ruozhu said with a smile. "Additionally, I want to use this opportunity to curry favor with the Emperor and Master Puru, hoping they can assist in finding Diao Bin and my senior brother."

Jiang Yichun nodded and said, "Do what you feel is suitable, but you must not act on your own; I’ll accompany you from now on."

"All right," Bai Ruozhu answered with a smile, "But I need to first deal with the antidote. You keep yourself busy or keep an eye on the situation outside."

Jiang Yichun thought for a moment and said, "I should go out and arrange things with them. I’m worried those who poisoned the second prince might act prematurely."

"Okay, call me if you need anything; I can hear you from inside," Bai Ruozhu said, opening the "large screen" to avoid losing track of time when too focused.

She then sent Jiang Yichun out and busied herself in the space.

Jiang Yichun went to find Yuan Licheng and the others to start making arrangements.

"Xiaoyuan, prepare a precise array. We need to ensure our safety for the next few days. Not only do we have to defend against the Shadow Ninjas, but the array should also have some offensive power. It would be best if Yizi and Qiu Zhi could assist you," Jiang Yichun said.

A few days ago, Yuan Licheng discovered that integrating Qiu Zhi’s talismans into his array produced unexpected effects. However, Qiu Zhi’s talismans are time-sensitive and require him to draw new ones when free and hand them over to Yuan Licheng.

Yizi’s arrays are more focused on defense and can also aid Yuan Licheng significantly.

"What’s going on? Is there any danger?" Yuan Licheng asked worriedly, "Did our visit to Zhaoti Temple last night get exposed?"

Mentioning this, Yizi’s face turned pale, thinking her carelessness had implicated everyone. Jianqi felt deeply upset seeing Yizi like this, knowing he should have taken better care of her.

But his duty was to protect his master, and he couldn’t let personal feelings affect his work.

"No, the Emperor led a search for the Shadow Ninjas’ lair, but it was empty. However, some suspicious activities have been found in Kyoto recently, and there’s a fear they might make a comeback," Jiang Yichun quickly fabricated an excuse.

"We must be extra careful. If they are vengeful and send a bunch of ninjas, they will be difficult to deal with," Yuan Licheng said, already gathering his array materials, then added, "Yizi, you know the materials needed for the array. Go with Jianqi to buy more, so we don’t run out."

He then mentioned a few names, instructing them to buy a little extra.

"Sure, we’ll go right away," Yizi replied, eager to correct her mistake and extra diligent in her tasks.

"I’ll go with them. We need more hands, and I can’t help with the array," Tang Feng said.

Tang Feng, Jianqi, and Yizi quickly headed to the Market. Yizi wandered around and swiftly purchased a pile of materials, from glutinous rice to large pieces of ebony, an assortment indeed.

"Who knew there were so many materials needed for an array?" Tang Feng couldn’t help admiring.

Yizi smiled, "It can actually be simplified. Normally, I don’t use so many things, but having more refined materials makes the array more effective."

Tang Feng nodded, sensing a storm brewing, thinking Bai Ruozhu might have left something unsaid.

Unexpectedly, the storm brewed quickly. Jianqi suddenly sensed a murderous intent and said in a low voice, "Let’s hurry, there are... ninjas."

He recalled that assassins in Fusang were called ninjas.

Tang Feng caught a glimpse of a black-clad figure darting into an alley nearby.

The three quickened their pace, racing towards the Posthouse, but a series of throwing knives suddenly barred their path.

The surrounding townsfolk spotted the hidden weapons, shrieked, and scattered, creating chaos that blocked their way.

Jianqi frowned, "This way."

The three immediately ducked into a side alley to avoid harming innocent bystanders with the ninja’s hidden weapons and because it was less crowded, making progress easier.

Three shadows appeared on the ground ahead before Jianqi could warn them. The shadows swiftly rushed towards them with a deadly aura, aiming sharp daggers at the trio.

Jianqi grabbed Yizi, swiftly dodging to the side, while Tang Feng also evaded in time, ending up on opposite sides of the path from Jianqi. Tang Feng frowned, swiftly moved back to Jianqi and Yizi’s side, realizing it was better not to separate.

His instinct proved correct. Having experienced much, especially after being schemed against by Princess Fu’an, Tang Feng had developed an inexplicable sense of looming danger.

Within seconds, they were surrounded by a dozen shadowy figures. The Shadow Ninjas didn’t emerge from the ground, but their daggers could still strike, retracting after a single blow as if it was all an illusion.

Elsewhere, several fully black-cloaked ninjas hid, simultaneously throwing a barrage of shuriken at them, even tossing many caltrops underground, intent on capturing them at any cost!

Seeing danger approaching, Tang Feng gritted his teeth, extending his hands. The next moment, the trio vanished before the ninjas’ eyes!

The Shadow Ninjas, silenced, dispersed, seemingly searching for their tracks. One who had thrown the shuriken rasped, "It might be Earth Escape; go underground and chase!"

The Shadow Ninjas quickly scattered. The speaker stepped out, retrieved their hidden weapons, and examined the ground meticulously.

"No footprints or scent traces. What kind of escape technique is this?" The ninja spoke in Fusang Language, which Tang Feng, hiding in the space, couldn’t understand, but the tone suggested immense confusion.

Inside the space, Yizi and Jianqi stood frozen. After a while, Yizi exclaimed, "What happened? Where did those ninjas go?"

Tang Feng rubbed his temples, needing a plausible explanation for them, but he wasn’t worried about the space’s secret being exposed, trusting Jianqi and Yizi after their long companionship.

Moreover, this space was supposed to be gone, yet Bai Ruozhu helped him reclaim it. Would he really do nothing to protect those Bai Ruozhu cared about just to keep the secret?

Considering Jianqi and Yizi’s capacity to understand, he gently said, "This is my escape technique, for temporary evasion."