King of Assassins-Chapter 882 - 631: Indulgence

Yuan Tiejiang's words were particularly blunt, treating Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan like clueless children and directly telling them to turn around and go home.

At this moment, Yuan Youyuan was instead very calm, smiling without responding to Yuan Tiejiang.

Gao Xuan seemed even more profound, his expression unmoving, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

It was Yuan Ping who frowned deeply and showed displeasure, "Captain Yuan, give us the specifics instead of fear-mongering."

Yuan Tiejiang wasn't afraid of Yuan Ping; he had been on Red Light Star for almost thirty years, and the Yuan Family never looked for someone to replace him, which he didn't mind.

Red Light Star was very dangerous, very chaotic, even filled with filth and evil.

However, Yuan Tiejiang actually liked staying here because it was dangerous enough, real enough.

Every day here made him feel alive, and living had some meaning.

Life on Cloud Light Star was comfortable, but it felt numb, without the sense of life's worth and meaning.

For this reason, Yuan Tiejiang enjoyed life on Red Light Star.

Accustomed to danger, accustomed to filth, accustomed to blood and cruelty, Yuan Tiejiang saw Yuan Youyuan like a kindergarten child, both ignorant and weak.

People like this wouldn't last long on Red Light Star before the Evil Gods tore them apart and devoured them.

Moreover, the situation was very complex now. Yuan Tiejiang didn't want to keep burdens here to get in the way.

Even Gao Xuan, in his eyes, was just a young man who didn't know his limits.

Hmm, it was said he performed exceptionally well in trials. But Gao Xuan's abilities didn't mean much on Red Light Star.

As for Yuan Ping, she was just a weak old woman.

Yuan Tiejiang didn't need to cozy up to the higher-ups, so he could speak directly and firmly.

Yuan Ping could also feel Yuan Tiejiang's disdain, which truly displeased her.

The fact that he said nothing but wanted to drive them away was even more excessive.

She said, "I know you have worked hard guarding Red Light Star for thirty years. But we are also here to do work, not to play."

Yuan Ping said grimly, "This transfer was approved by the Holy Hall. If you want us to go back, how will you explain it to the Warrior Chief?"

Yuan Tiejiang stopped speaking after the reprimand; although he looked down on the higher-ups, he wasn't qualified to oppose Huang Tingdao.

He thought for a moment and said, "I'm just thinking of your safety. This time, the underground space passage's anomaly could trigger a chain reaction from who knows how many Evil Gods. If not controlled properly, everyone on Red Light Star could die."

Yuan Youyuan finally found an opportunity to speak up loudly, "Slaying the Evil Gods is precisely our responsibility. In this crisis, we must be brave and protect the people. Defend the glory of our Lord..."

"Hmph."

Yuan Tiejiang couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. This little girl could talk decorously, but unfortunately, the Evil Gods wouldn't listen to that.

Yuan Youyuan, although usually thoughtful, couldn't help but feel indignant at Yuan Tiejiang's contempt.

She said coldly, "Captain Yuan, do you look down on my abilities?"

Yuan Tiejiang waved his hand, "Showing off to me is useless. When you encounter the Evil Gods, you'll know if you have the skills."

He was too old to engage in a brawl with Yuan Youyuan.

Yuan Tiejiang also knew that someone like Yuan Youyuan, a genius of direct lineage with powerful Magical Artifacts, was definitely not weak in combat. Fighting her might not guarantee victory.

Moreover, in an environment as complex and dangerous as Red Light Star, the most important thing was a strong will, a pure Divine Soul to resist the temptation and pollution of Evil Gods.

Whether one could fight was secondary.

If one couldn't resist the Evil God's corruption, being able to fight would be even more dangerous.

He thought for a moment and said, "Since you can't leave, then stay for now."

Yuan Tiejiang said, "The guest rooms are in the back, you can find a room on your own. We are short-staffed here, so there's no one to attend to you. Try to handle things by yourselves."

He said to Yuan Ping, "Deputy Chief, please stay, it's a serious matter and I need to clarify things with you..."

Yuan Youyuan was somewhat unwilling, still wanting to challenge Yuan Tiejiang to show him her abilities.

Gao Xuan took hold of Yuan Youyuan's delicate hand, "Let's go."

Although a bit reluctant, Yuan Youyuan didn't want to embarrass Gao Xuan in public, so the two of them held hands and left the office first.

After the office door closed, Yuan Youyuan gave Gao Xuan a sidelong glance, "We're outside, yet you're still holding on."

Gao Xuan said indifferently, "Your small hand is fair, tender, and soft, it's quite comfortable to hold. Why let go?"

"Hehe, I didn't realize you had quite the thick skin."

Yuan Youyuan glared at Gao Xuan, "What kind of relationship do we have for you to keep holding my hand? What are you thinking?"

"I'm an adult man, you're an adult woman, and we're quite familiar."

Gao Xuan smiled, "So, I want to do some adult things with you."

"You're really straightforward."

Yuan Youyuan felt a bit shy inside, but she maintained a calm facade, acting as if she was knowledgeable, "Well, I'll think about it."

She said this, then shook off Gao Xuan's hand and ran ahead.

Gao Xuan called out to Yuan Youyuan's back, "It was just a joke, you didn't take it seriously, did you?"

For some reason, Yuan Youyuan felt a bit disappointed. She snorted without responding to him.

Coming out of the front hall and passing through a moon gate, they entered a garden.

The garden was overgrown with weeds, and the branches and leaves of the plants tangled together, looking messy and without any aesthetic appeal. In the center of the garden was a pond, whose water was green and foul-smelling. It was a sight of decay and desolation.

Passing through the small garden, they reached the guest rooms behind. Several independent villas were lined up, looking barely clean.