Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 484

Chapter 484: Chapter 481: Make the Best Use of Everything_1

Despite their attire being as ordinary as everyone else’s, and their appearances rather nondescript, their actions were smooth and natural, as if ingrained in their bones, akin to walking or running. It was evident that these people were far from being ordinary citizens.

"Uncle Ping, I want to test my skills against them!" Bai Jinzhi said with a look of innocence.

"We are mere commoners. How dare we spar with the Commandery Princess!" one of them hastily spoke up. "If we accidentally injure your precious body, we would be guilty of an unforgivable crime!"

Bai Jinzhi smiled. "Shen Yanzong, you have a good eye for people. They even know idioms! It’s rare for ordinary families to have educated people. Since they’ve studied, why not take the imperial examinations?"

Seeing Bai Jinzhi’s intent to chat with these people, Shen Yanzong glanced at Lu Ping. Seeing that Lu Ping remained silent, Shen Yanzong stood obediently aside and smiled. "It’s just a coincidence!"

"We’ve read a bit, but... we’re just not cut out for it! So, we stopped studying!" the man added.

Bai Jinzhi tilted her head and glanced at Lu Ping. Understanding her signal, Lu Ping unexpectedly made a move on the man.

The others clenched their fists and tensed up, uncertain if they had been discovered.

"Hey, Uncle Ping! We agreed that I would test the new recruits today... why did you make a move!" Bai Jinzhi shouted at Lu Ping and then looked at the others. "Who among you will spar with me? If you defeat me, you’ll be able to protect my elder sister when we go to suppress the bandits!"

Then, Bai Jinzhi also made her move.

Upon hearing that they would protect Bai Qingyan, it was as if an opportunity had presented itself. Killing Bai Qingyan would be easier. Thus, the man sparring with Lu Ping and the one exchanging blows with Bai Jinzhi immediately became more fierce and aggressive, their every move filled with lethal intent.

Lu Ping’s fight was intense. After dozens of moves, Bai Jinzhi found herself slightly caught off guard and had her throat locked. Bai Jinzhi froze, and the man quickly released her and knelt to apologize. "This commoner was careless! Please pardon me, Commandery Princess!"

A red mark had already appeared on Bai Jinzhi’s neck. She couldn’t help but marvel at the skill... How impressive!

Looking over at Lu Ping, the person battling him also displayed extraordinary skills. Their movements were agile, and each move was a death strike, leaving no room for mercy. This seemed like the techniques taught to death warriors of noble or imperial families, designed solely to complete a mission.

Bai Jinzhi gently touched her neck and scanned the dozen or so tense individuals. She called out to Lu Ping. "Uncle Ping! That’s enough! These people have decent skills!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ping withdrew his moves, and the man also stopped.

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Bai Jinzhi rode her horse slowly beside Bai Qingyan, recounting the day’s events at the training ground. She said, "I’ve seen those people’s skills. Every move is lethal! These are death warriors’ techniques! And although they tried to hide it, their posture during salutations was identical. They were definitely trained, not ordinary citizens!"

Now, Bai Jinzhi had become more composed, thinking things through more carefully, unlike her previous impulsive actions. Bai Qingyan was very pleased.

She raised her hand and patted Bai Jinzhi’s head. "Well done. Those people are assassins from Xiliang, likely targeting me. But it’s alright. Now that they’re in the military camp, teaching the new recruits, they are being put to good use!"

"But that’s too dangerous, Eldest Sister!" Bai Jinzhi knew from their brief exchange that those people were skilled.

With such skills and mischievous intentions towards Bai Qingyan, how could Bai Jinzhi not worry for her sister’s safety?

"If they wanted a desperate fight, they wouldn’t have joined the military camp in the first place. They would have attacked Bai Mansion directly! Don’t worry... The situation is still under control, and nothing will happen!" Bai Qingyan, seeing Bai Jinzhi’s furrowed brow, softened and reassured her. "Besides, Shen Yanzong manages the camp meticulously. They wouldn’t be able to leave to ambush Bai Mansion even if they wanted to!"

As the sisters spoke, they arrived at the gate of Bai Mansion.