Chapter 1228: Chapter 944: Poison Doctor Unrivaled 5 (Four Thousand)_3

Jiang Xue listened to the analysis of the two maids and found herself at a loss for words, as what they said was quite accurate and consistent with the Holy Water Manor’s style of not meddling in others’ business. It appeared that her own perspective was too narrow.

"The four people around Beiming Yi have incredibly high martial arts skills. To reach this level, it would take at least twenty or thirty years, right?"

Since Beiming Yi got on the carriage at Holy Water Manor, she hadn’t seen him get down from it. More than once, she asked Chunyu and the others: "Doesn’t this gentleman ever eat, drink, or go to the bathroom?"

How can he be even more of a homebody than a woman?

Then the two of them just looked at her and smiled: "You don’t really think he would be following us, do you?"

There was a hidden meaning in those words, what could it be?

Watching the assassins attack the carriage with deadly intent, Jiang Xue seemed to realize something and suddenly turned her head.

"Could it be that the carriage is just a decoy? Is there actually no one inside?"

Xia He extended a finger and gently shook it, confidently telling her.

"Someone is there, but it’s just a body double, and even those four are fake."

After saying that, the two sisters exchanged a knowing glance and laughed: "Now we believe that you truly have no martial arts skills."

Chun Yu, Xia He, Qiu Chan, and Dong Qing were highly trusted aides of the Old Valley Master and grew up with Shui Yixuan. They held high status in the valley, and whether in martial arts or medical skills, they were the best. Therefore, their ability to see through this situation depended not just on their skills but also on a keen perception and insight that even she could not easily detect.

"Could it be that they keep fighting all the way and we have to wait all the way?"

Chunyu shook her head: "These people will soon realize something is wrong. What Beiming Yi wants is exactly this time lag. By the time they react, the goal would already have been achieved. For a cripple to repeatedly escape in the highly competitive Beiming Family isn’t simple!"

Sure enough, by the fourth fight, these assassins noticed something was amiss, cursed, and instantly led their people away, disappearing without a trace. The ten or so people who originally followed them from behind, after half of them were lost, the remaining half also slipped away quietly without anyone noticing.

In the 21st year of Ming Sheng, on the twenty-fourth of the seventh month, the annual Heroes’ Gathering was held at the Five Elements Manor within the Holy Dynasty. Jiang Xue and the others arrived early on the eighteenth of the seventh month because a lot of preparation was needed for the event, so they came six days earlier to get ready.

Since the Shui Clan did not like outsiders entering the number one Manor in the world—the Holy Water Manor, the event was arranged at the Five Elements Manor, which was equally famous and second only to the Holy Water Manor.

The Five Elements Manor belonged to one of the four major families of the Holy Dynasty—the Tang Family.

The Tang Family was naturally delighted with such an arrangement, as being able to alleviate some concerns for the Holy Water Manor and the Holy Dynasty was their honor.

Following Chunyu and the others into the Five Elements Manor, the Shui Clan brought only a few people, and they were arranged separately in a courtyard. As the young master, Shui Yixuan naturally had a room to himself, while Jiang Xue and Chunyu shared a room. Once they settled in, the two planned to take her out for a stroll.

"Shouldn’t we be helping out here?"

Chunyu and Xia He grinned: "Our job is to accompany you in eating and having fun. We didn’t even need to come, but the Young Master was worried about you being inconvenienced as a girl, so we came along. Our Shui Clan has plenty of people to handle things, we don’t need to add to the chaos. Besides, the Manor is quite chaotic these days, shall we find a place to have some fun?"

Although the Five Elements Manor is more than ten miles outside the Holy Dynasty Capital, it’s still very convenient to get to the capital. Both Chunyu and Xia He are capable drivers.

Jiang Xue was just thinking about thanking them, so she decided to do it together: "Let’s go, I’ll treat you to a meal at my restaurant."

The group, tidied up, just stepped out of the room and ran into Shui Yixuan in his light blue clan attire as he walked into the courtyard. Behind him were four or five people in the same blue uniforms. They seemed to be discussing something, and when they looked up at them, Jiang Xue, along with Chunyu, saluted Shui Yixuan.

Shui Yixuan stood tall, especially with the jade pendant and clan emblem at his waist, which could make countless women feel ashamed. His extraordinary demeanor while walking meant only those like Chun Yue and Xia He, who frequently saw the Young Master, wouldn’t be swayed by him.

With such stature, looks, demeanor, and ability, he would surely be a top influencer in the future era!

While Jiang Xue was scrutinizing Shui Yixuan, she didn’t realize he was also assessing her. Although she wore the Shui Clan’s uniform, Jiang Xue’s inherently spirited demeanor and clever, lively eyes always caused him to pause uncontrollably: "Have you tidied everything up? Are you planning to go out?"