Chapter 22
The two figures had chosen their moment perfectly. Realizing stealth was no longer an option, they immediately launched their attack—catching Qi Ping and Nan Jie off guard before they could properly prepare or coordinate.
Their goal was simple: strike fast, strike hard.
Qi Ping and Nan Jie instantly understood the enemy’s intent.
“Experts!”
“Absolute assassination experts!”
Without any prior communication, the two attackers had moved in perfect sync the moment their ambush failed. Regardless of their actual strength, their combat experience alone marked them as anything but ordinary.
At the very least, Qi Ping—who had barely been in life-or-death fights—was far outmatched in that regard.
So even with the Golden Marrow Bees as his hidden card, Qi Ping didn’t dare let his guard down for a second.
The two figures wore black robes that shimmered faintly—low-grade defensive artifacts, judging by their texture and aura.