Chapter 885: The Betrayal
Chapter 885: The Betrayal
In a small courtyard in Beihai County, a group of soldiers armed with crossbows stood guard.
A man, known as the 'Master Carpenter', observed them with a fleeting look of panic, which quickly transformed into a nonchalant expression.
"What's going on? Watching a bunch of kids show off their intelligence is quite boring," he spoke with an air of boredom.
As he spoke, several individuals from his team sprang into action.
This small squad was indeed part of Lu Hai Kong's forces, and among them were Outsiders and members of the Fire Character Battalion.
These individuals possessed formidable abilities, with strengths exceeding 70, and their equipment was also top-notch.
However, as he watched them move, the Master Carpenter's lips curled into a cold smile.
He didn't believe this group could cause any real trouble. In fact, while they might not be able to do much, when they took action, suddenly, over a dozen individuals burst in from outside, directly attacking the crossbow-wielding soldiers.
Witnessing this, the Master Carpenter's expression changed, and he prepared to retreat. His greatest reliance was on these crossbow-wielding soldiers, and without them, he had no way to counter them. So, without a second thought, he turned to leave.
However, before he could move, a sword pierced his back, and he was killed instantly.
After casually disposing of the Master Carpenter, the group turned to face the crossbow-wielding soldiers. The dozen individuals from outside joined forces with the soldiers inside, and together, they effortlessly eliminated the armed soldiers.
Having dealt with these individuals, the group swept the area and left.
As they departed from the courtyard, the Master Carpenter, who had managed to escape, was captured and brought back. Accompanying him was a true Master-level carpenter.
"Let's go, report back!" commanded the Master Carpenter, his voice filled with a sense of superiority.
In Beihai County, within the depths of the mountain forest.
Mao observed a group emerging from a hidden location, one holding a beautiful tailor, while the other clutched a token with an air of pride.
In truth, he could have already left, but he wanted to play with Lu Hai Kong's group.
"What's the matter? Why are you staring at me? Do you want to stop me? I advise you to reconsider, the Beihai County soldiers will arrive in about five minutes. You don't have much time left, so consider how to leave without exposing your identities. If your identities are revealed, Lu Hai Kong will likely be troubled," Mao warned with a hint of playfulness.
After speaking, Mao paused, a playful smile on his lips, "For the sake of Beihai, I've placed several 'Lu Tokens' nearby. If you don't want to cause trouble for your leader, it's best to find and take them before you leave. Otherwise, Lu Hai Kong might face some trouble."
With that, Mao squeezed the token in his hand, preparing to activate his item and leave.
However, as he squeezed, the token in his hand shattered, for at the same time, his arm was grabbed from behind, and the perpetrator was none other than Hai.
Before Mao could react, Hai's sword danced, swiftly slicing Mao's limbs, severing his tendons and causing excruciating pain.
As Mao watched Hai approach, he endured the agony from his limbs, his face contorting in pain, but also filled with confusion.
"Why? Why did you betray me?" Mao asked, his eyes red with pain, his voice hoarse with emotion.
He truly couldn't understand why Hai, whom he had chosen, would betray him at the final moment.
"Betray? What are you talking about? I've never been on your side," Hai replied, his tone cold.
"Let me introduce myself again. I am Ye Xun, an Outsider," Hai's lips curled into a cold smile.
Hearing the name Ye Xun, Mao's pupils constricted, clearly aware of the significance behind this name.
"No wonder I always felt you were skilled with a sword."
At this point, Ye Xun paid no further attention to Mao, instead focusing on the group before him.
"How's your side doing? Are you all set?" Ye Xun asked the group.
"Yes, sir, everything is ready," they replied.
"Good, then let's proceed according to plan. I'll leave after finishing my task here," Ye Xun nodded, then turned and left...
...
In the Sili School, within the Dizhi Division.
Zi, along with his subordinate, froze as an icy aura filled the air.
Indeed, Zi was the pinnacle of the Dizhi Division, having broken through the 89 strength threshold with the aid of drugs, entering the 90 strength club.
However, relying on drugs to reach this level, his strength was far inferior to that of Yueying.
In fact, just sensing the icy killing intent from Yueying was enough to make Zi tremble, and he dared not move recklessly.
But as the leader of the Dizhi Division, Zi also possessed a certain degree of ambition. Despite not understanding the sudden appearance of this individual, he knew that remaining passive in this situation was akin to waiting for death. So, while waiting, he was also constantly thinking of ways to deal with the current situation.
Chapter: The Unseen Hand
As Lu Hai Kong witnessed the master-level blacksmith being escorted away by Yue Ying, he was left alone in the small room of the branch.
A few hours later, Yue Ying returned to the room, which was now devoid of the man and his subordinates.
From the moment Yue Ying had set her eyes on the man, whether it was on his subordinates or himself, they had all been rendered immobile.
Ever since Yue Ying's top-tier assassination trial, her killing methods had become increasingly peculiar. Though her aura upon entering was indeed awe-inspiring, her true killing technique was not her aura, nor was it the lightning-fast strike after her aura appeared. In fact, from the moment her aura emerged, a colorless, odorless poison had begun to spread within the small room.
When Yue Ying appeared, the three people in the room had already been poisoned.
After Yue Ying entered, she directly approached the immobilized man, and without a word, the dagger in her hand was plunged into him.
In the 16th chapter of Book 1, there's not a single mistake in this version!
Upon seeing this, the man, who had been in a rigid state, paled in shock. In truth, he hadn't been poisoned at all, and as an assassination veteran, Yue Ying's methods, though exquisite, couldn't hide the fact that he had taken anti-poison measures beforehand.
Originally, he had planned to pretend to be poisoned, and when Yue Ying entered, he was going to strike her by surprise. But he hadn't anticipated that Yue Ying would strike first, shocking him into dropping his act and preparing to dodge Yue Ying's attack. However, the gap in their abilities was simply too vast, and Yue Ying's speed far exceeded his. Before he could even make a move, Yue Ying had already stabbed him.
The man, feeling the dagger in his body, sensed the poison spreading through his body in mere seconds, causing his body to stiffen instantly, his face turning pale with a mix of fear and anger.
"How did you know I wasn't poisoned? And how did you find this place? Weren't your people already taken care of?"
At this moment, the man's mind was filled with countless questions. He couldn't comprehend how his plan, which had been progressing so smoothly, had suddenly taken such a turn with Yue Ying's unexpected appearance.
Regarding the man's questions, Yue Ying had no intention of answering.
From the moment Yue Ying had laid eyes on the man, whether it was on his subordinates or himself, her gaze had been ice-cold. The dagger in her hand now twirled, and a smile that was both beautiful yet chillingly terrifying curled on her lips.
Seeing that smile, the man's heart was instantly gripped by fear, an unnamed dread engulfing him, compelling him to want to shout out loud.
However, it was already too late. When he fell into Yue Ying's hands, a true hell awaited him.
After Yue Ying had the master-level blacksmith escorted away, she remained alone in the small room of the branch.
A few hours later, Yue Ying emerged from the room, now empty of the man and his subordinates.
At the same time, on the other side of the city, Lu Hai Kong, accompanied only by the Ironblood Riders, had already begun his journey home. In just under five days, he arrived back at Beifeng City.
And as fate would have it, in Beifeng City, Lu Hai Kong caught sight of that white-haired old man.
(End of Chapter)
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