The young man in the purple robe felt a strong urge to ridicule.
But to maintain his own elegance and demeanor, he smiled faintly and took the initiative to greet them, pretending to be magnanimous.
"Su Yi, a wise person recognizes the situation and corrects their mistakes. I'm glad you came back, and I won't hold any grudges against the unpleasantness earlier. You shouldn't take it to heart either."
Yuan Luo Xi and the others were taken aback, their expressions peculiar. How could this guy have such a high opinion of himself?
Su Yi pointed to the stairs in the distance and said, "Trouble has already found us. It's best for Young Master Zhili to be cautious."
After speaking, he sat down on a chair by the side of the ship, gazing at the vast Yangtze River shrouded in the night, lost in thought.
Tonight, it was unlikely to be peaceful.
Trouble?
The young man in the purple robe frowned and glanced at Zhang Duo by his side. "Go and take a look."
"My lord... Please take care of yourself."
Zhang Duo hesitated for a moment before leaping away.
The young man in the purple robe looked tenderly at Yuan Luo Xi and said, "Miss Yuan, as I mentioned earlier, as long as I'm here, this is the safest place on the ship!"
Yuan Luo Xi had no intention of arguing with him and was about to leave.
Suddenly, a woman holding a baby hurriedly approached from not far away, looking panicked, and kept murmuring, "I need to go down. My husband is still on the 8th floor of the ship..."
The young man in the purple robe frowned and stepped forward to stop her. "It's very dangerous downstairs. Trust me, it's safest for you and the child to stay here."
The woman had been keeping her head lowered, but now she suddenly raised it, a cold smile appearing on her lips. "Is that so?"
As she spoke, she had already pulled out a sharp dagger from under the baby's swaddling cloth and viciously stabbed it towards the young man in the purple robe's abdomen.
She was undoubtedly an extremely cunning assassin, not only disguised extremely well but also behaving just like an ordinary woman.
But when she struck, she revealed her mastery of speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness!
Splat!
The young man in the purple robe bent over suddenly, clutching his abdomen, staggering backward with an expression of astonishment and confusion.
"Courting death!"
At this moment, Cheng Wuyong, who was not far from the young man in the purple robe, suddenly reacted. His eyes emitted a sharp light as he struck out with a palm towards the woman.
However, the woman turned out to be extremely agile. With a swift movement, she shifted to a spot not far away.
She threw away the disguised bundle in her hand, her face devoid of joy but rather exceptionally gloomy and ugly.
"Young Master Zhili, are you alright?"
Cheng Wuyong spoke in a deep voice.
At this moment, Huang Qianjun and Yuan Luo Xi also reacted, breaking out in a cold sweat.
They hadn't even noticed the assassination attempt that happened in an instant!
Not far away, Su Yi remained seated, glancing briefly at the woman in the distance before retracting his gaze.
The timing of this assassination was indeed exquisite, coming right after Zhang Duo had left.
The young man in the purple robe, without Zhang Duo's protection, was completely incapable of withstanding such an attack.
Unfortunately, the woman ultimately failed.
It wasn't that she wasn't skilled enough, but the dagger in her hand was somewhat inadequate...
"I'm fine. With the Soft Jade Golden Rainbow Armor for protection, even an ordinary spiritual weapon couldn't pierce through."
The young man in the purple robe was sweating profusely from the pain but remained composed.
Sure enough, everyone saw that although his robe had been pierced, there were no wounds or bloodstains on his abdomen.
"Your Highness!"
Zhang Duo rushed back from a short distance away, his face filled with shock, anger, and concern.
"I'm fine."
The young man in the purple robe took a deep breath, his face turning grim. "I just didn't expect that there would be hidden dangers even on the 9th level platform!"
He glanced at the woman with an icy and intimidating gaze.
To everyone's surprise, the woman showed no intention of retreating or leaving. Instead, she crossed her arms in front of her chest and sighed with a melancholic expression, "I didn't expect that His Highness Six would be wearing such a spiritual armor."
Many people in the vicinity panicked and retreated, shocked by the scene, and didn't dare to approach.
"His Highness Six? You... who are you..."
Yuan Luo Xi covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes widening.
His Highness Six!
Those addressed as "His Highness" were either princes of the royal family in Jade Capital City or direct descendants of the current Emperor of Da Zhou!
Considering the young age of the man in the purple robe, it was highly likely that he belonged to the latter category!
Huang Qianjun's body stiffened, revealing an expression of disbelief.
The person before them, who had such a dominating aura, turned out to be a prince!?
Even Cheng Wuyong's expression changed, and waves of shock and terror surged in his heart.
Yunhe County was one of the six counties in Gunzhou, located in the southwest region of Da Zhou's territory, far away from Jade Capital City, which lay in the heartland of Tianzhou.
To them, Jade Capital City was incredibly distant.
And now, a prince of Da Zhou appeared right in front of them. The magnitude of the shock could only be imagined.
"This is truly a big trouble."
Su Yi furrowed his brow.
To dare to assassinate a prince, one can imagine the magnitude of the turmoil and complications this incident would cause!
And these people, including Su Yi himself, were very likely to be involuntarily dragged into this trouble.
However, Su Yi quickly relaxed his brows, not bothered to think too much about it.
If trouble came knocking, he could simply cut it down with a sword.
"I apologize for concealing my identity earlier. The purpose of my trip was supposed to be highly secretive, but who would have thought that we would still be targeted by these thieves."
The young man in the purple robe smiled bitterly.
However, when facing him again, Yuan Luo Xi and Huang Qianjun's gazes were noticeably different. They no longer dared to act as freely as before.
Su Yi observed it all but remained silent.
Ultimately, this was the world of Da Zhou, where imperial authority reigned supreme. Even if it were Yuan Luo Xi and the others, let alone martial arts masters, they would have to show deference.
Thud, thud, thud!
Footsteps sounded, and a group of people emerged from the staircase in the distance.
Leading them was none other than the middle-aged scholar who had threatened Su Yi and the others earlier.
Behind him followed more than ten powerful figures dressed in black clothes, wearing face masks that revealed only their eyes. Each exuded a chilling and fierce aura.
"I apologize for causing distress to His Highness Six."
The middle-aged scholar approached with a smile, "At present, Zhang Yiren and his subordinates are preoccupied, and the three guards by His Highness Six's side have already been restrained by our forces. The only one left to protect His Highness is Zhang Duo."
Pausing for a moment, the middle-aged scholar continued, "If His Highness Six knows what's good for him, please hand over the item. I assure you, once we have it, we will leave immediately."
"Who sent you?" the young man in the purple robe asked with a cold and grim expression.
The middle-aged scholar sighed lightly, "To be honest, I also want to know who would pay such a high price to hire us for this mission. If it weren't for being unable to resist the tempting reward, none of us would dare to carry out such a massacre."
"You were hired?" The young man in the purple robe frowned. "How much money did they spend? I can offer you double the reward as long as you leave now. I can personally guarantee that this matter will be forgiven and forgotten."
The middle-aged scholar shook his head with a smile. "Your Highness Six, there's no need to delay any longer. I'll count to three, and if you don't hand over the item, don't blame us for being impolite."
"One."
He extended a finger, his expression calm and composed.
Behind him, the black-clothed figures tightly gripped their weapons, readying themselves.
The atmosphere grew oppressively tense, and the air seemed to freeze.
"Is there really no room for negotiation?"
The young man in the purple robe frowned, his expression displeased but not panicked.
The middle-aged scholar ignored his remark and lightly uttered a single word, "Two."
Yuan Luo Xi and Cheng Wu Yong became nervous, silently cursing in their hearts.
If possible, they would rather not know the identity of the young man in the purple robe.
But now, once this Sixth Prince was in trouble, how could they not intervene?
Once the blame fell upon the Da Zhou royal family, they and their respective clan forces would undoubtedly suffer.
"Mr. Su is right, this guy is a troublemaker, and wherever he goes is the most dangerous place!" Yuan Luo Xi sighed inwardly.
However, when she saw Su Yi sitting calmly not far away, a sense of inexplicable tranquility washed over her heart.
"With Mr. Su here, what is there to fear?"
With this thought, Yuan Luo Xi straightened her slender waist.
Before the middle-aged scholar could reach "Three," the young man in the purple robe shouted loudly, "Senior Qingqin, if you don't come out now, I'm truly finished!"
His voice echoed through the night.
Everyone was taken aback.
Following that, a lazy yet uniquely magnetic female voice sounded, "Hmph, what are you clamoring about? Haven't we started fighting yet?"
With the voice came a dazzling sight. A graceful and slender figure had already arrived in the center.
Her bright eyes were as sharp as a blade, her dark green hair tied up in a ponytail, revealing a delicate and beautiful face.
Her porcelain-like skin was fair and radiant, and her alluring figure couldn't be hidden even in a simple and plain robe, outlining breathtaking curves.
In her hand, adorned with a jade bracelet, she held a jug of wine. She lazily stood there, exuding a unique charm and an undeniable presence.
As everyone's gaze focused on her, they couldn't help but be stunned by her stunning appearance.
"What a beautiful young lady," Yuan Luo Xi murmured uncontrollably.
"The little sister has good taste!"
Qingjin raised her thumb in approval, her plump red lips forming an enchanting smile.
Yuan Luo Xi's face rarely blushed, finding it hard to resist the gaze from the other party.
Huang Qian Jun's heart also pounded intensely. This woman was too enchanting... How could an ordinary man resist her?
"Shuiyun Body, Yanxia Charm. I never thought there would be a naturally born 'Lingxia Jade Body' within the boundaries of Da Zhou. Although it can only be classified as a lower-grade Ling Body in the 'Heavenly Ling Body Catalog,' it is already quite rare in this mundane world."
At this moment, even Su Yi couldn't help but take another glance at Qingqin, somewhat surprised.
In this world, there were many extraordinary Ling Bodies, often radiating brilliance far beyond the ordinary.
Powerful ones such as the Jiuyang Ling Body, Wuxing Ling Body, Jiangu Ling Body, and Thunder Battle Body were all considered heaven-defying existences.
Even in the vast land of the Nine Provinces, they were extremely rare and encountered only once in thousands of years.
And someone like this woman, whom the young man in the purple robe had just called "Senior Qingqin," possessed a naturally born Lingxia Jade Body!
Such a Ling Body possessed a body as ethereal and tender as water and a spirit as pure and clear as smoke and mist. With such talent, she could be considered a "little enchanting genius" among the ranks of the talented.