King of Assassins-Chapter 193 - 181 Poisonous

The private room was only about twenty square meters, and Xiao Wan’s words were clearly heard by Wei Yue and Gao Xuan.

Wei Yue was also somewhat surprised. She turned her head to glance at Xiao Wan, not understanding what the other party meant.

Xiao Wan ignored Wei Yue. She walked over to Gao Xuan, extended her hand, and said, "I am Xiao Wan of the Xiao Family from Taurus."

"Hello, Major Xiao."

Gao Xuan lightly shook hands with Xiao Wan, choosing a very formal mode of address.

Honestly speaking, Gao Xuan was also a bit surprised. Xiao Wan had her eyes on him already?

With her personality, Xiao Wan definitely wasn’t infatuated at first sight. What she meant was to recruit people for the Xiao Family.

It would undoubtedly be good to get into the Xiao Family, but being a military-based noble family, they managed their family with military discipline. Their rules were very strict.

Also, there’s a very important issue: noble families are bound by their bloodline surnames.

As an outsider, it would actually be very difficult to integrate.

Gao Xuan had no intention of depending on the Xiao Family. Such a small pond held little interest for him.

However, given his current situation, the Xiao Family was undoubtedly a big tree.

The Undying Golden Cicada was also with the Xiao Family.

With these two points, even if he didn’t want to join the Xiao Family, there was no need to offend them either.

Gao Xuan smiled slightly at Xiao Wan, his smile as bright and pure as the sunshine of an autumn day, making Xiao Wan somewhat dazzled.

This young man must be toxic, right?

Xiao Wan muttered in her heart, just standing by Gao Xuan’s side would attract her, seeing his smile would enchant her.

"Pardon my rudeness, were you referring to me just now, Major Xiao?" Gao Xuan asked.

Xiao Wan suppressed her miscellaneous thoughts, nodding indifferently, "Gao Xuan, I think very highly of your talent. I invite you to join our Xiao Swordsmanship Association."

The Xiao Swordsmanship Association is actually an important organization within the Xiao Family. All key members of the Xiao Family are association members.

You have to understand that the Xiao Family is a noble family, not a tightly-knit organization. Inviting outsiders to join typically aims to absorb special talent, adding new blood to the family.

However, the pretext under which newcomers are admitted is crucial.

To this end, the Xiao Family established two organizations: a chess club and a Sword Dao Association.

The Sword Dao Association has a higher level of members, better treatment, and more resource support.

Joining the Sword Dao Association requires two direct-line members to recommend and pass the association’s council approval.

Xiao Wan actually wasn’t qualified to make the decision, but she felt that Gao Xuan had boundless potential, so as long as she mentioned it on her return, there would be no issue.

Fearing that Gao Xuan might not understand, she briefly explained the situation of the Sword Dao Association.

Wei Yue and Yan Qingge had already understood that Xiao Wan intended to recruit Gao Xuan on behalf of the Xiao Family.

Wei Yue was somewhat displeased and instinctively wanted to stop it. But she suppressed her impulse.

She couldn’t offend Xiao Wan, and joining the Xiao Family was a bright path, more beneficial to Gao Xuan, so she couldn’t spoil his good opportunity either.

Yan Qingge, however, was more curious. Exactly how capable was this exceptionally handsome young man, prompting the proud Xiao Wan to personally extend an invitation?

"The Xiao Swordsmanship Association is a lifelong organization, with extremely high welfare benefits and various resources."

Xiao Wan said, "As long as you agree, I can immediately get you into Golden Bull University, which is the best university in the Twelve Star Domain. It has nurtured many Silver Sword Heroes."

Seeing Gao Xuan in thought, she added, "With your talent, staying on Pegasus Star is indeed a waste."

Gao Xuan said, "This is a big decision, I need to consider it."

Xiao Wan was a bit disappointed. As a prestigious member of the Xiao Family and a tenth-level swordsman, she personally and sincerely requested, yet the other party still needed to think.

If it were anyone else, Xiao Wan would have already left in a huff. But towards Gao Xuan, she truly couldn’t muster any anger.

Moreover, this was indeed a major decision. For an eighteen-year-old, it naturally required careful consideration.

Xiao Wan could also understand Gao Xuan’s concerns. She said to him, "Considering the importance, you should take your time to think it over."

She also said to Gao Xuan, "I am friends with President Wei, I wouldn’t deceive you. Once you’ve made up your mind, just contact me directly."

Gao Xuan nodded and exchanged contact information with Xiao Wan.

Wei Yue thought for a moment and said, "Major Xiao is quite influential, and the Xiao Family is a famous noble family in the Twelve Star Domain. Gao Xuan, you needn’t worry."

Although she was reluctant for Gao Xuan to join the Xiao Family, she needed to clarify the situation to prevent Gao Xuan from making a wrong choice.

"Thank you, President Wei."

Gao Xuan said, "I have a match to attend, so I’ll be going down. Goodbye, everyone."

He nodded to Yan Qingge before turning to leave.

Yun Qingshang, who was following behind Gao Xuan, also nodded slightly to show acknowledgment, then silently followed Gao Xuan out.

"There was actually another person..."

Yan Qingge was somewhat surprised. It wasn’t until Gao Xuan left that she noticed there was a girl following behind him.

This girl had clearly defined features and an icy temperament. She was an exceptional beauty. Yet Yan Qingge hadn’t observed her earlier, or rather, she hadn’t paid her any attention.

The girl was like Gao Xuan’s shadow, utterly lacking presence.

Xiao Wan was also a bit surprised. She hadn’t noticed Yun Qingshang either. It wasn’t until Yan Qingge mentioned it that she realized.

She vaguely felt something was amiss. Despite having cultivated her Sword Intent, she utterly ignored a living person. Except, the other party hadn’t used any Secret Technique, just lacked presence particularly.

Xiao Wan recalled that she indeed saw Yun Qingshang enter together, but simply hadn’t paid attention.

"This is Yun Qingshang, she should be considered Gao Xuan’s sister."

Wei Yue introduced, "This girl is just like that, dislikes talking. She always follows Gao Xuan like a shadow. Gao Xuan is so dazzling that it’s easy to overlook her."

She praised again: "Yun Qingshang’s swordsmanship is very good. Not much worse than Gao Xuan."

Wei Yue thought Yun Qingshang should be stronger than Gao Xuan. She just didn’t want to say it in front of Xiao Wan.

Xiao Wan wasn’t too concerned, she had already lost to Gao Xuan, so how could Yun Qingshang compare to Gao Xuan?

Yan Qingge, however, was quite interested: "This girl is quite interesting, I like her. Why don’t we let her come to our Yan family? I’ll take her."

"I’m afraid Yun Qingshang won’t be willing to leave Gao Xuan," Wei Yue, familiar with the relationship between the two, didn’t believe they would part ways.

Xiao Wan said nonchalantly: "As long as Gao Xuan is willing to come, it doesn’t matter who he brings."

What she needed was Gao Xuan. As for who Gao Xuan wanted to bring, that was Gao Xuan’s business. She wouldn’t interfere.

At this moment, a golden gong sounded on the competition field. The referee walked to the center, and both sides’ swordsmen entered the arena.

Feijing University’s contestant was a tall young man. His appearance was a bit rough, but he had long limbs, a slightly hunched back, and his whole body was covered in blue armor, making him appear very formidable.

Just by standing on the field, the young man exuded a strong aura.

The on-site commentator passionately introduced: "The swordsman from Feijing University is Yao Feiyuan, known as the Flying Ape Sword..."

No one in the audience cheered, and instead, there was a loud booing.

The home audience wouldn’t cheer for the visiting swordsman unless they were top-tier or performed exceptionally well to earn such an honor.

Yao Feiyuan’s face was a bit sour, he wasn’t used to the unfriendly atmosphere of an away game.

The host then announced loudly: "Now let’s welcome our home team swordsman, the main player of the Sword Dojo, Gao Xuan, who is also our Taihua Sword Immortal from Mingjing University!"

The audience was very surprised, thinking they must have heard it wrong.

Gao Xuan was well-known at Mingjing University and recognized as the top expert of the Sword Dojo. But why would he, as the main player, be the first to go on stage?

The Sword Dao competition has five players per team, each match consists of three rounds. Defeating all the opposing swordsmen secures victory.

With such a system, a strong player can lead their team to victory even with four weaker teammates.

However, the Sword Dao League seeks out the strong, and the audience wants to see the strong. Sword Dao competitions are never truly team events but rather a clash of heroes and a test of strength.

But it’s rare for an overwhelmingly strong player to appear in the university Sword Dao League. When everyone is at a similar level, it becomes a test of team and tactical skills.

Mingjing University’s team had always been weak. This year, Gao Xuan’s impressive performance at the freshman gala gave everyone at Mingjing University hope for the rise of the Sword Team.

But Gao Xuan being the first to perform, such a strange arrangement left most people baffled. frёeweɓηovel_coɱ

"Why is Gao Xuan going first?"

"Did the coach lose his mind?"

"Jiang Yuan has gone senile..."

The spectators were familiar with Coach Jiang Yuan. Most thought Jiang Yuan was out of his league.

Seeing Gao Xuan being the first to perform, the first reaction was that Jiang Yuan was messing around.

Coach Jiang Yuan remained expressionless; this arrangement was not his, but Gao Xuan’s request.

No matter, Gao Xuan could sweep the opponents whether he went first or not.

The members of Feijing University’s Sword Team on the other side also looked over at Jiang Yuan.

The competition lineup was given to the referee, so they didn’t know how the other side would line up.

The coach of Feijing University scratched his bald head, "What is Old Jiang up to."

The bald coach told a plain-looking girl, "Wuyou, don’t overthink it. Since Gao Xuan is going first, just observe his sword path and style carefully."

The bald coach was speaking when suddenly there was a thunderous cheer.

Gao Xuan, holding a longsword, had already taken the stage.

He looked handsome and flawless, dressed in white like snow, and the longsword in his hand gleamed like autumn water. His extravagant and unrestrained demeanor truly seemed like the Nine Heavens Sword Immortal descending.

Many spectators were seeing Gao Xuan in person for the first time. Just his appearance drove the girls in the audience crazy. Even the men couldn’t help but cheer in such an exhilarating atmosphere.

The wild atmosphere of the home crowd made Yao Feiyuan a bit nervous, his face under the transparent face armor turning slightly red.

The referee looked at Gao Xuan and asked, "Are you sure you won’t wear armor?"

Coach Jiang Yuan had previously communicated with the referee, saying that Gao Xuan wouldn’t wear armor. The coach didn’t mind this, as the league didn’t have a mandatory rule to wear armor during matches.

The Alliance venerates the strong, and martial spirit is strong. If competitors aren’t afraid of dying, that’s their business, and the referee won’t stop them.

Yao Feiyuan was a bit stunned; it was his first time facing an opponent without armor.

The referee didn’t care, he struck the golden gong: "The match begins."

Gao Xuan and Yao Feiyuan bowed to each other, signaling the start of the competition.

Yao Feiyuan had heard of Gao Xuan and knew that his swordsmanship was very fast. The coach had advised him to maintain a strong defense when facing Gao Xuan.

Every moment he delayed was a victory.

Yao Feiyuan assumed the Horizontal Mountain Sword Technique, preparing to endure against Gao Xuan for a while.

Gao Xuan had already advanced and drawn his sword, the flash of sword light like autumn water pierced through Yao Feiyuan’s defense, striking directly at his face armor.

The transparent face armor shattered into innumerable cracks, and the huge impact forced Yao Feiyuan to stagger back seven or eight steps.

Once he steadied himself, Yao Feiyuan was left dizzy, unable to orient himself. He felt extremely disheartened; he had already lost!

"Dang."

The golden gong sounded, and the referee announced: "Gao Xuan wins the first round."

A huge cheer erupted in the gymnasium. Everyone knew Gao Xuan could win, but the decisive victory of settling it in one sword stroke still amazed all the spectators.

The atmosphere in the venue suddenly became hot and fervent.