Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Chapter 271: Lu Shuyun Wants to Run Away_3

Chapter 443: Chapter 271: Lu Shuyun Wants to Run Away_3

Qi Country was not weak, and if the Qi Prince supported Lu Shuyun, and Lu Shuyun kept a low profile in Qi Country, when the Sum Emperor passed away, the Qi Prince might really be able to help Lu Shuyun ascend the throne. At that time, as the person who had saved Lu Shuyun’s life, he would be sure to receive the title of a great contributor, and the position of a Duke was definitely within reach.

Thinking this, Chu Hongfei immediately said, “Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely find a way to ensure your safe exit.”

Hearing Chu Hongfei’s response, Lu Shuyun said with a smile, “Chu, do you know of a place where we can leave Sufeng City without anyone noticing?”

Chu Hongfei said with a smile, “But of course, if Your Highness is ready, we could leave Sufeng City tonight.”

Lu Shuyun said, “Very well, I will trouble you with this matter, Chu. We will leave Sufeng City under the cover of night.”

At this point, Lu Shuyun suddenly thought of something and continued, “One more thing, Chu, please don’t tell anyone else from the Chu Family about this. If we have too many people, we will be a big target and easily reveal our whereabouts. Even if we escape Sufeng City, we could still be discovered by the Imperial soldiers.”

Chu Hongfei laughed and said, “Your Highness, don’t worry, I will bring just two or three attendants. I will tell no one else from the Chu Family.”

Lu Shuyun said, “Good, then please make preparations promptly. Come find me at the tavern tonight.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

As his voice fell, Chu Hongfei left the tavern with a happy expression.

Watching Chu Hongfei’s retreating back, a murderous intent flashed in Lu Shuyun’s eyes. He planned to dispose of Chu Hongfei, the fool, once they were out of Sufeng City.

By the time the Imperial Army broke through Sufeng City, and the Chu Family was destroyed, Chu Hongfei would naturally be of no use anymore.

Lu Shuyun thought to himself, hoping tonight’s action would go smoothly. If they were discovered, whether by the Aristocratic Families within the city or the Imperial soldiers outside, it would be very difficult for them to escape.

It was best to succeed at the first attempt.

Meanwhile.

Outside Sufeng City.

Just as the Imperial Army was about to scale the city walls, suddenly the Imperial soldiers on the walls were struck by an invisible force and flung away; then, the siege ladders of the Imperial forces were also destroyed.

The next moment, three Grandmasters appeared atop the walls.

Upon seeing this, the morale of Sufeng City’s rebel soldiers soared. Their Grandmasters had finally taken action. With the help of Grandmasters, the Imperial Army, no matter how formidable, would not be able to breach the city.

At that moment, the soldiers were still unaware that their leader, Lu Shuyun, was planning his escape.

Seeing the three Grandmasters atop the city tower, the Imperial Great General Zhao Quan immediately said to his soldiers, “Retreat!”

As his voice fell, the sound of horns filled the air, and the Imperial Army promptly withdrew.

Seeing the Imperial Army retreat, the soldiers of Sufeng City immediately cheered, believing that they had won, and that the Imperial forces were scared off by their side’s Grandmasters.

Little did they know, a sneer appeared on Zhao Quan’s face after ordering the Imperial soldiers to pull back.

They were not truly retreating; instead, the second phase of warfare was commencing. It was a war between Grandmasters, and the conflict between Grandmasters inevitably affected those nearby, which was why he immediately ordered the Imperial soldiers to pull back.

While the soldiers of Sufeng City were indulging in their fantasies, three elderly men riding horses emerged slowly from the retreating Imperial Army.

Upon seeing the three elders, the soldiers of Sufeng City immediately sensed that something was amiss.

The Imperial Army had clearly retreated, so why would they send out three elders at this time?

Could it be…

Were these three elders also Grandmasters?

Before people could ponder further, the three elders rode their horses straight toward the city gates.

Witnessing this scene, the three Grandmasters from the Aristocratic Family did not just stand by; they leaped down from the city wall.

Following that, the second battle of Sufeng City began.

It was evident that the three Grandmasters from the Imperial Army were stronger than those from the Aristocratic Family, who were beaten back step by step, a fact that the Aristocratic Family’s Grandmasters could hardly believe.

From where had the Sum Emperor found such powerful Grandmasters, capable of such strength?

If they remembered correctly, when they themselves were Family Heads, the Grandmasters of the Great Sum royal family were once hunted by Celestials from the Heavenly Human Realm. By all accounts, the Great Sum royal family should no longer possess such strong Grandmasters.

It was already quite an achievement for the State Preceptor Situ Ce to have broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, yet the royal family now had three more Grandmasters, and their strength was formidable.

Could it be that these three Grandmasters were the ones from the royal family who had survived by chance, avoiding the pursuit of that Celestial?

Despite their shock, such thoughts were useless now. Before long, one of the Aristocratic Family’s Grandmasters was seriously injured, and the three had no choice but to retreat temporarily.

After seeing the three Grandmasters of the South’s Aristocratic Family withdraw, the Imperial Army’s three Grandmasters also departed without joining the fray.

The Imperial Army was not so desperate as to use Grandmasters against mere foot soldiers. Of course, another reason was that the three Grandmasters from the Imperial Army had also expended a great deal of their strength. If they used up all their power fighting the soldiers of Sufeng City, they would likely be no match for the three Grandmasters should they reappear.

So typically, in wars between dynasties, it was Grandmaster against Grandmaster, and Grandmasters did not engage in battles beneath their level. This war was no exception.

At that moment, General Luo Zhao Quan said, “Charge again!”

As his voice fell, the sound of the bugle rose once more, and the Imperial Army besieged the city again.

However, by the end of the day, the Imperial Army had not managed to take Sufeng City; the defending rebels of Sufeng City were still very strong.

After nightfall.

In the inner courtyard of a tavern in Sufeng City, dozens of shadows gathered around a well.

A man’s voice asked, “Can we leave Sufeng City through this well?”

Another man replied, “Yes, this well leads to the seaside. If we go through this well, we can reach the sea directly.”

The man said, “In that case, let’s not waste any more time. Chu, please lead the way.”

Chu Hongfei replied with a smile, “Certainly. I will take the Crown Prince out of Sufeng City.”

With those words, Chu Hongfei grasped the rope and slowly descended into the well, followed by Lu Shuyun and the others at the rim.