King of Assassins-Chapter 163 - 156 Fireworks

"President Wei, will you be attending the concert the day after tomorrow?"

Tao Guang, the Law Enforcement Minister on the light screen, was all smiles, appearing quite enthusiastic.

Tao Guang was usually very serious and liked to wear formal attire. But now he was dressed casually, even holding a glass of wine, looking like someone chatting idly after a drink.

Wei Yue nodded politely and replied, "Bai Yutang, President Bai, personally sent me an invitation. I will definitely attend the concert."

The smile on Tao Guang’s square face deepened, and he waved his hand, "Ms. Luojia’s songs penetrate the soul; you have to listen live. We can talk more then, President Wei."

After closing the communication screen, Wei Yue showed a pensive expression.

A few days ago, Bai Yutang’s personal delivery of the invitation had already surprised her.

After all, Zhengqi Hall had such a big reputation, and Bai Yutang was very proud. The two had similar standings, and with the issue of Gao Xuan, Bai Yutang tried to avoid meeting her.

Bai Yutang personally delivering the invitation showed Bai Yutang’s sincerity.

Wei Yue had sensed something was amiss at the time. Tao Guang’s invitation tonight further confirmed that it wasn’t a simple matter.

Wei Ming, who was next to her, said disdainfully, "Stop overthinking it, they are just worried about Blood Shadow causing trouble, which is why they are determined to involve you." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

"Aren’t they overthinking it a bit?"

Wei Yue sighed helplessly, "What use am I there? Blood Shadow wouldn’t listen to me if he wanted to do something."

Wei Yue had always been clear-headed, knowing that her relationship with Blood Shadow was purely cooperative.

In this relationship, Blood Shadow held all the initiative. Although Blood Shadow would seek her help, in terms of need, she completely depended on Blood Shadow’s support.

What Blood Shadow needed to do merely required money and connections.

Simply put, any wealthy individual could replace her. On the other hand, Blood Shadow was irreplaceable to her.

Like the last incident with the Yan Family, on the surface, it targeted Blood Shadow, but in reality, it was the Yan Family’s greed, trying to gradually swallow Yuanlong Company by various means.

In the end, Blood Shadow’s thunderous methods intimidated them, and the Yan Family became completely compliant.

In this matter, she was the true beneficiary.

Wei Yue, in fact, felt uneasy about this cooperation; it seemed effortless for her, but it also meant she had no voice. She was in a completely submissive position.

Wei Ming also sighed, "They are probably worried that Blood Shadow will use the nuclear bomb..."

"Has the news that Blood Shadow got nuclear bombs leaked?"

Wei Yue was also puzzled. She got the news from Yan Qingge; how did others find out?

Selling nuclear bombs wasn’t a trivial matter; the Yan Family wouldn’t spread it. Yan Qingge told her this to prevent Blood Shadow from causing trouble.

Unfortunately, Yan Qingge overestimated her influence. She had no impact on Blood Shadow.

Wei Ming speculated, "They might not know about the nuclear bombs, but Luojia’s influence is just too great, so they are afraid something might happen. That’s why they insist you also attend."

"Do you think if Blood Shadow really wanted to detonate a nuclear bomb, he would hesitate because I’m there?"

Wei Yue asked with slight amusement.

Wei Ming glanced at Wei Yue, his expression complex, "I really wouldn’t know."

"You don’t think I have some secret affair with Blood Shadow, do you?" Wei Yue frowned slightly; she didn’t like such jokes.

Wei Ming quickly waved his hand, "I didn’t mean that. Who knows what Blood Shadow thinks?"

"What kind of person would use a nuclear bomb, and who are they targeting?"

Wei Yue said, "That’s the real question."

Wei Ming spread his hands, "How can we guess that? I just hope he doesn’t detonate a nuclear bomb in Mingjing City."

Even three nuclear bombs with two million tons each, evenly distributed, wouldn’t be enough to destroy Mingjing City. However, the destruction and fatalities caused by a nuclear explosion would be catastrophic.

The Wei Family had been in Mingjing City for hundreds of years, deeply embedded in every layer of society.

If Mingjing City were destroyed, the Wei Family would also face severe damage. The consequences would be terrifying.

Wei Yue also sighed, "I hope Blood Shadow doesn’t feel so desperate."

Everything was beyond control; she couldn’t exert any influence and didn’t even know what could happen. She could only wait quietly.

For the first time, Wei Yue felt so powerless and weak.

At this moment, she felt a strong impulse to have a good chat with Blood Shadow. But ultimately, reason overcame impulse.

Wei Yue gazed at the dazzling night scene outside the window, unable to stop guessing what Blood Shadow was thinking or doing at that moment.

Gao Xuan was having a barbecue at the time, at a table of five with Yun Qingshang, Qingyi Fei Niao, Jiang Xuejun, and Xu Lingyun.

Gao Xuan mainly wanted barbecue, so he brought Yun Qingshang along and invited Jiang Xuejun and the others. Xu Lingyun was purely there as they needed an extra pair of hands.

This was already in the Sixth Ring, a famous street known for its barbecues.

The barbecue was all charcoal-grilled, and the entire street was filled with the aroma of grilled meat and the smoke of charcoal.

The barbecue here was reasonably priced, all belonging to street stalls, with tables and chairs casually set up on the long street, occupying most of it.

Though vehicles weren’t prohibited from passing through, generally, no one drove in due to the crowd.

On a cool September evening, sitting by the street, drinking cold beer, eating various skewers, and chatting nonsense with friends, Gao Xuan felt the atmosphere was quite enjoyable.

This simple enjoyment was not simple for him.

Before rebirth, due to his identity, he lived every day under stress, never drinking or looking for friends to chat idly.

Since his rebirth, he had also been busy with various matters, rarely truly relaxing.

Gao Xuan wasn’t particularly fond of barbecue, but he enjoyed the format of such gatherings—casual, relaxed, and down-to-earth.

Jiang Xuejun and Qingyi Fei Niao had never been to a place like this. They were not used to the noisy and chaotic dining atmosphere around them.

The strong aroma of grilled meat and smoke also troubled the two girls a bit.

They ate barbecue too, but never got themselves covered in the greasy smoke.

Especially when the surroundings were full of bare-chested men, each with tattoos and fierce looks, none of them seemed like good people.

There were also quite a few women dining here, but these women were either scantily clad and behaving flirtatiously, or dressed in bizarre, flashy outfits. Not a single normal person among them.

In fact, among this crowd, it was Gao Xuan and his group, dressed normally, who appeared out of place.

Yun Qingshang was actually also visiting such a place for the first time, but she was never picky about the environment. As long as Gao Xuan was by her side, it didn’t matter where she was.

Only Xu Lingyun felt most at home here; he liked this atmosphere, finding it full of the flavor of the Jianghu.

Unfortunately, with Gao Xuan sitting right in front of him, Xu Lingyun couldn’t release his domineering street-side aura.

He didn’t dare flaunt himself, instead, he served the group with humility, helping with food and drinks, telling jokes to lighten the mood.

Xu Lingyun found it strange that tonight Gao Xuan was unusually quiet and didn’t eat much, which was very different from his usual talkative self.

Even Jiang Xuejun noticed something was off with Gao Xuan. She was puzzled since she always saw Gao Xuan as carefree, just liking to flirt and swagger.

Today, he seemed a bit profound, which created a sense of distance.

Jiang Xuejun couldn’t hold back any longer, "Gao Xuan, what’s going on with you? With such a deep look, planning not to live tomorrow?"

"Hahahaha..."

Gao Xuan laughed heartily, "I’m just trying to change my persona. Being cool and profound seems to attract girls more."

"Pff. You’re still thinking about girls, aren’t you afraid President Bai will deal with you?"

Jiang Xuejun felt a bit resentful when she mentioned this and her tone became sharper.

"Sister Tang treats me the best, I just like her and that’s that."

"Heh, I believe that."

Jiang Xuejun spoke sarcastically, not believing Bai Yutang would listen to Gao Xuan.

Even though Bai Yutang always appeared particularly considerate, when it came to romantic matters, she couldn’t possibly indulge Gao Xuan.

Frankly speaking, Gao Xuan was currently being supported by Bai Yutang. He was a smart guy and wouldn’t mess around.

Gao Xuan smiled and said, "If you don’t believe me, come back with me tonight and we’ll sleep together."

"Gao Xuan, you’re too much."

Jiang Xuejun’s face turned a bit red. Although she always acted wild, she didn’t like joking about romantic matters.

Especially with Gao Xuan, she couldn’t stand him always teasing her.

Gao Xuan looked innocent, "Didn’t you say you don’t believe me? I just want to prove it. If you’re willing, we can even play together as three."

Jiang Xuejun glared at Gao Xuan fiercely; she wouldn’t engage in such a vulgar joke.

Qingyi Fei Niao’s small round face was already flushed red. She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at anyone.

Even though Gao Xuan often made risque jokes, this time it was as if the wheels ran over her face; the pace was way too fast.

To someone as innocent as Qingyi Fei Niao, Gao Xuan’s words sounded quite evil, as if she’d been splashed with dirty water... it made her feel completely sullied.

Xu Lingyun, however, was brimming with excitement. Fortunately, he hadn’t drunk too much, so he kept his mouth shut and didn’t dare join in.

At this moment, a shirtless strong man suddenly appeared behind Gao Xuan. He held a large cup of beer and with a smack on Gao Xuan’s shoulder said, "Kid, you’re quite fun, I like it."

With that, the man pulled up a chair and shuffled over to Gao Xuan’s side, placing his beer glass on the table with a bold gesture, "I’m called Veteran, my mates give me face and call me Master Pao. Since we’re destined to be sitting together, let’s become friends."

Veteran was probably in his thirties, with a large head and belly and a fierce ghost tattoo on his chest. The whole person was tall and brawny, appearing quite formidable.

Veteran’s smile had a certain slickness typical of the Jianghu, and his small eyes were fixated on Qingyi Fei Niao and Yun Qingshang.

Qingyi Fei Niao was pure, Yun Qingshang was aloof; both were exactly his type.

The truth was, Veteran had been observing for a while. People with status wouldn’t come to eat here, and even if they did, they’d surely have bodyguards and the like surrounding them.

These kids had been sitting here for a while, with no one around them. Judging by their manners and speech, they seemed to be students.

Xu Lingyun had a bit of a roguish air, like a teenager from the area.

Veteran became interested in Qingyi Fei Niao and Yun Qingshang and, having drunk a lot, boldly approached.

Veteran said to Qingyi Fei Niao, "Little sister, first time here, huh? Don’t worry, this is my turf. If anything happens, just mention my name..."

Laughing, he extended his hand to Qingyi Fei Niao, "Let’s exchange contact information."

Veteran’s greasy fat face shone with oil, and his smile appeared ugly and vile, yet carried an unmistakable air of authority.

Qingyi Fei Niao was in a dilemma, not knowing how to handle the situation.

At this point, a group of big men gathered around Veteran. Each wore a fierce expression, crossing their arms as they sized up Qingyi Fei Niao and her friends.

"Young girl, don’t refuse a good offer!"

"Our Master Pao is giving you face, don’t be ungrateful..."

"Make some friends, Master Pao won’t eat you up!"