King of Assassins-Chapter 184 - 173 Fishing

At the top floor reception room of Yuanlong Mansion, surrounded by gigantic floor-to-ceiling windows, the view is expansive. The morning sunlight can shine directly in.

Special glass filters out the intensity of the sunlight, yet retains the sunlight’s brightness.

A good view, bright sunlight, simple modern furnishings, upper-grade tea, the host and guests are elegantly dressed.

This should be a scene of joyful conversation between guests and hosts, but the atmosphere was ruined by Xiao Wan.

Xiao Wan didn’t mind; being an old good person like Gong Hao is easy, but just being a person doesn’t accomplish anything.

To accomplish things, one mustn’t be afraid to offend others. Not to mention insignificant Wei Yue, Xiao Wan didn’t care.

Wei Yue could understand Xiao Wan’s thought process; there is an intricate hierarchy of contempt among noble families.

Pegasus Star families are led by Zhongjing, as Zhongjing is the capital of the planet. The Taurus Star family leads the Twelve Star Domain.

Wei Yue didn’t know Xiao Wan’s background, but seeing her surname, she knew she was from the Xiao Family of Taurus. The Xiao Family holds significant influence in the military.

All mid-to-high-ranking officers with the surname Xiao in the Twelve Star Domain military system are definitely people from the Xiao Family.

The Wei Family doesn’t even rank in the top three in Mingjing City, so Xiao Wan doesn’t notice them.

Wei Yue naturally didn’t want to conflict with Xiao Wan, and there was no need for it.

She smiled and said, "I have a business meeting later, so please excuse me."

After Wei Yue nodded to the crowd, she gracefully stood up and left.

Xiao Wan spoke to Wei Yue’s departing figure: "President Wei doesn’t say anything; Mr. Gong can also find Blood Shadow. At that time, President Wei had better not regret it."

Wei Yue acted as if she didn’t hear and simply pushed the door to leave.

Wei Ming couldn’t stay either. He spread his hands with a face full of helplessness to Gong Hao and said, "Running a business company is like this, there’s no rest all day and night."

He apologized to Gong Hao, saying, "Mr. Gong, I also have things to do, so I’ll go ahead."

Wei Ming said to Yan Qingfeng, "Qingfeng has nothing to do on either side, help accompany the two distinguished guests."

Wei Ming left Yan Qingfeng and Yan Qingge siblings here and left.

Yan Qingfeng chuckled dryly, "We are also guests, and we know nothing. If Mr. Gong or Major Xiao have any problems, asking me won’t help."

This was said very bluntly; Yan Qingfeng usually doesn’t speak like this. But Xiao Wan was too direct and aggressive, and he didn’t want to be interrogated by her.

Xiao Wan stood up and said indifferently, "Noble families are like this, weak and greedy, selfish, and lack a big picture view."

She said to Gong Hao, "Mr. Gong, let’s go."

Gong Hao could only nod; what else could he say? As this titular guard, he wouldn’t want to provoke anyone.

Moreover, he had seen Wei Yue, so there was no reason to stay any longer.

The flying ship carrying Gong Hao and Xiao Wan quickly sped away; Yan Qingfeng shielded his eyes with his hands and gazed far away, "I just realized now, I’m a fake noble youth. Look at how noble and cool they are, tsk tsk, no wonder they’re from the Xiao Family of Taurus!"

"Your tone is so sour."

Yan Qingge scoffed and said, "Isn’t it just Level 10, what’s there to be arrogant about?"

Yan Qingfeng shook his head, "Don’t say that, she’s several years younger than you. Her military record is also impressive. If she can catch Blood Shadow, she would truly stand out."

Naturally, the Xiao Family doesn’t have any conflicts of interest with Blood Shadow. But Blood Shadow is now renowned throughout the Twelve Star Domain. If Xiao Wan can catch Blood Shadow, she’ll immediately shine.

Xiao Wan has such thoughts, naturally full of vigor and high-profile in her actions.

Yan Qingge chuckled and said, "Xiao Wan isn’t that stupid, does she think scaring a few words would make Wei Yue comply?"

"She’s shaking the mountain to scare the tiger, throwing stones to probe the way, stirring the grass to scare the snake, and baiting the snake out of the hole..."

Yan Qingfeng said, "Xiao Wan uses the Thirty-Six Stratagems, military strategies, she’s much smarter than you!"

"Baiting the snake out of the hole?"

In the cabin of the flying ship, Gong Hao was also smiling bitterly, "Major Xiao, whatever you plan to do, better notify me in advance. Give me some mental preparation."

He touched his chest and sighed, "I’m getting older, and my heart isn’t too strong."

Xiao Wan replied nonchalantly, "Mr. Gong, you’re a dignified tenth-level expert, what’s there to be afraid of? Besides, we’re just here to find Blood Shadow."

Gong Hao shook his head but said nothing more. He wasn’t interested in meeting Blood Shadow face to face in a showdown. As long as he found Blood Shadow, even a trace related to Blood Shadow would count as completing the mission.

He had self-awareness; although he was a tenth-level expert, he was not in the same league as Blood Shadow.

Not to mention anything else, just the video footage showed Blood Shadow once killed the Heartless Sword with a single stroke. That had no exaggeration.

Gong Hao questioned himself and found he might not be a match for the Heartless Sword, let alone comparable to Blood Shadow.

During this period, he also summarized a lot of information, knowing Blood Shadow killed at least one to two hundred people on that day. Among them were Ye Qianqiu, Xiao Bie Li, and other top experts of Pegasus Star.

Not to mention how strong the Blood Shadow Swordsmanship is or how ruthless his methods are, just his deep and meticulous mind commands respect. Moreover, Blood Shadow hides in the shadows; he kills, but no one can kill him.

Mu Guofeng, the highest commander of the Space Fleet, capable of leading the fleet to annihilate stars and conquer nations, is also at a loss against Blood Shadow.

Among the many noble families on Pegasus Star, all fear Blood Shadow, yet no one dares to show it, enduring silently.

It is imaginable how terrifying Blood Shadow is.

Only a proud genius like Xiao Wan would brazenly challenge Blood Shadow.

Xiao Wan was disdainful of Gong Hao’s aura of decay and did not wish to speak much with him.

In any case, Blood Shadow would surely know that Gong Hao had arrived; she merely extended an invitation.

If Blood Shadow truly has the skills, then let him come and test them.

Xiao Wan wanted to see for herself what abilities this legendary Blood Shadow possesses!

Thus, the group specifically checked into Zhongyuan Hotel.

Since Cao Xiong’s incident, the Zhongyuan Hotel’s occupancy rate had plummeted. It had been on sale for a while, yet no buyers came forth, forcing it to operate in dismal conditions.

Xiao Wan and her group were lavish, booking the top two floors.

Xiao Wan stayed with two female guards and Gong Hao in the most luxurious suite.

The suite was two stories tall, with six bedrooms, three independent living rooms, including a game room, gym, and more.

Gong Hao let Xiao Wan have the master bedroom, choosing a bedroom with an independent study, which was spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated.

Returning to his room, Gong Hao changed into comfortable home attire and sat at the desk fiddling with the Turtle Shell River Map.

The black-green turtle shell was only two inches square, with irregular edges.

Gong Hao communicated with the turtle shell using his spirit and ran Source Power, making different patterns appear on its surface each time.

These patterns weren’t words and had no rules; it was entirely up to Gong Hao’s interpretation.

Gong Hao’s interpretation also depended entirely on his state. Simply put, it was a very mysterious marvel.

Gong Hao stayed in his room without stepping out, and Xiao Wan refrained from wandering around.

Mingjing City was vast, with many trying to find Blood Shadow, but none succeeded.

Xiao Wan was aware of this, so instead of running around aimlessly, she stayed by Gong Hao’s side, waiting for the big fish to take the bait.

Xiao Wan hadn’t prepared any ambushes; she was just confident in her abilities.

Even against someone like the Heartless Sword, she could slay them with one strike.

The upper limit of Blood Shadow’s power was merely this. If Blood Shadow truly were a Silver Sword Hero, there’d be no need to activate the main cannon of the Space Fortress.

Taurus Star ranked first among the Twelve Star Domains not only because of its large population and strong military power.

More so because Taurus Star’s Sea of Source Power was at a higher level, housing several Silver Level Sword Heroes.

Due to her family background, Xiao Wan’s swordsmanship teacher was a Silver Sword Hero. She had already reached the pinnacle of Level 10, mastering Silver Level swordsmanship secret techniques, naturally having an eye for talent, and dismissing ordinary swordsmen.

Moreover, she had biochemical battle armor. Tailor-made for her, it allowed her to face ten opponents at once. On this planet with a very low level of Source Power, she was invincible.

The day passed peacefully, and by nighttime, Xiao Wan changed into a set of light sleepwear, lying on the chaise lounge watching the bustling night scene out the window.

On the side table lay the Thousand Leaves Sword, a peculiar sword artifact. Xiao Wan rarely used it in regular circumstances.

The night grew deeper as a new moon rose, its cold light unable to illuminate the bustling city.

Only those hiding in the shadows could see the moonlight as clear as water.

Taurus Star had seven small satellites, and when all seven moons appeared at night, it was particularly beautiful.

Xiao Wan had always stayed in the Space Fortress, and it was her first time on Pegasus Star, her first time seeing the moon from Pegasus Star. Such a scene couldn’t be seen from the Space Fortress.

The crescent moon initially appeared bland and flavorless, but as time went by, Xiao Wan found the moonlight like water—faint yet not weak, light yet not thin, with a lingering and long-lasting charm, surprisingly rich in artistic conception.

At her level in swordsmanship, physical cultivation was no longer crucial. The key was Source Power cultivation, and more importantly, the spiritual power to harness that cultivation.

In terms of swordsmanship, this power was termed Sword Intent.

With one’s own Sword Intent, Sword Qi could change infinitely, become unbreakable, defeat enemies with ease, and have the right to be called a Sword Hero.

As Xiao Wan focused on the moon, she seemed to perceive something, her spirit becoming unprecedentedly clear, enabling her to perceive all external changes and understand her body, Source Power, and spirit internally.

This state of internal and external clarity lasted for an unknown time.

Until Xiao Wan heard a low cry from Gong Hao next door, her heart tightened: "Blood Shadow is here!"

Without hesitation, Xiao Wan drew the Thousand Leaves Sword. In the flash of cyan sword light, she broke through the door.