Shadow Pact

Xiao Xiao had once fought against the Ghost Man of the Hunter's Path and knew how terrifying he was.

However, since I embarked on the path of the Insightful, I've become less fond of the Hunter. After all, on the surface, the Insightful seems to have a very strong restraining effect on the Hunter path. You need to hide without being watched, but my vision can leave no blind spots. How can you hide in front of me?

You need to strike when your prey is off guard, but I happen to have a strong intuition for danger.

I can't help but despise you; your advantage is too obvious...

Of course, even though he thought this way, he didn't dare to be careless, after all, Little Four was a level above the previous Ghost Man.

Moreover, the sudden sniper bullet earlier had really startled Xiao Xiao.

We still cannot be careless.

"Oh oh..."

Little Four was quite obedient. Hearing what Xiao Xiao said, it shifted its body and continued to climb towards the top of Xiao Xiao's head:

"I was found here just now, right?"

"Then I'll just hide here for now..."

"Should we count to three before we begin?"

"..."

Xiao Xiao took a deep breath and said, "Yes."

"Okay, okay..."

Little Four remained motionless, even the cold tip of his blade was positioned in the same spot.

He whispered, "One, two, three!"

"Whoosh!"

The moment Little Four Xiao Xiao instantly raised his gun, the tip protruding from under his armpit and pointing at Little Four.

There's no need to turn around, because three eyes have already locked onto Little Four's position.

Saving time is the key.

But the moment he glanced at Little Four, he suddenly froze, finding the gun pointed at empty space.

Little Four, Mingming he had been keeping his eyes on, had actually disappeared.

At the same time, the hairs on his body stood on end, and alarm bells rang behind him.

Before he could even adjust one of his eyes to look behind him, he felt a chill in his throat.

A sharp blade was held against his throat.

Little Four had somehow managed to sneak up behind him in such a short time, about to deliver a fatal blow to his throat.

Xiao Xiao was instantly shocked, his mind exploding with information.

He seemed to make no unnecessary movements, his body suddenly lurching backward, while at the same time the gun barrel was pointed at his left armpit...

"Ouch..."

Little Four sound of surprise echoed in the air as he expertly swung his knife to slit the throat.

But to his surprise, he missed this time and felt Xiao Xiao's body crashing heavily towards him.

But it was only a soft gasp.

Xiao Xiao stumbled backward and crashed into a solid, cold wall. Little Four, who had been hiding behind him, was gone.

The knife that had been held to his throat was gone, but a slight chill remained.

Xiao Xiao held his breath, opened all five eyes at the same time, and quickly scanned his surroundings, but only saw a thick shadow.

Where did Little Four go?

My field of vision is Mingming able to lock onto every inch of the surrounding environment, and I can still see things even in the dark.

But why can't I see him?

Mingming intuitive sense of danger was still there; the kid must still be hiding somewhere nearby, but I just couldn't see him.

Is this the ability of the third stage of the Hunter's Route?

They can no longer just hide their bodies with concrete objects, but can hide in the shadows?

The invisible pressure instantly made Xiao Xiao's muscles tense up.

In this alley, the lights were dim, and there were thick black shadows everywhere. There was also Little Four everywhere. I couldn't see it, but I could only feel that I was enveloped by the darkness. Little Four was hiding in this intense darkness, accumulating the most terrifying attack.

Xiao Xiao took two deep breaths, then suddenly turned and walked towards the alley entrance.

If you are suddenly targeted by such a strong warning sign, you will instinctively dare not move, and be on guard against the attack that may come from anywhere.

But Xiao Xiao had already realized that this invisible standoff was very dangerous.

I was constantly on edge, my energy draining away like water, while Little Four could hide in the shadows, calmly observing me, adjusting her state, and ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment. Now, after my battle with Ruan Ruan, I was exhausted. If I continued to wear myself down like this, I would be no match for Little Four. So I had to turn the tables and take the initiative.

As you walk out of the alley, the streetlights and the light from the shops on both sides will dispel a lot of shadows and shrink Little Four's activity area.

At the same time, it can also force Little Four to make a move before he does so when he walks out.

All of this seemed natural. From the outside, it appeared that Xiao Xiao had just started fighting with Little Four and exchanged blows in an instant. His swift reaction startled Little Four, and the next moment, he suddenly turned around and walked out of the alley, as if he had forgotten that Little Four was right next to him.

Sure enough, just as Xiao Xiao was about to walk out of the alley, a faint clattering sound came from the trash can behind him.

The sound was very soft, but it was extremely clear in this oppressive and deathly silent environment.

Xiao Xiao was about to turn around and shoot at the trash can, but at that moment, countless possibilities flashed through his mind.

Is Little Four really so bad at cooking that he made such a fuss?

He had no evidence yet, but the moment the thought crossed his mind, he forced himself to look in the opposite direction of the trash can.

In the shadows, Little Four's pale face flashed by.

Xiao Xiao instantly raised his hand, his right hand already gripping his fruit knife upside down, and slashed forward in a flash.

"Laugh!"

But Little Four was faster; a Ruan Ruan yet exceptionally sharp and agile sword pierced Xiao Xiao's heart.

At that moment, Xiao Xiao's fruit knife had just been raised and was still far from Little Four.

The distance between the fruit knife and Little Four was like the difference in strength between Xiao Xiao and Little Four.

It's clear at a glance.

But Xiao Xiao did not fall. As he turned around, he considered all the possibilities. The three eyes floating in the air also saw Little Four's sword pointing towards his chest. However, the sword was too fast, so fast that even if he saw it, he could not dodge it. Therefore, he only had time to raise his left hand and grasp the sword that was stabbing towards his heart, preventing it from piercing his heart.

It seems that even his face hasn't changed much.

He let the blood seep from the wounds on his palms and chest, staining the sharp blade red.

"I..."

As soon as Little Four Si opened his mouth, his voice trembled violently, and his eyes flickered with fear. "Brother Xiao, are you... are you in pain?"

"How about we just call him 'Dad' and stop this special training?"

"Don't be angry. At worst, I'll call you grandpa again right now. Anyway, you won't lose out..."

"..."

Xiao Xiao was actually in excruciating pain.

Whether it's the pain of a hand cut by a sharp blade, or the pain of a stab wound in the chest, it's equally excruciating.

But his Mind Burst allowed him to quickly process the loss of control over his expression caused by the pain. As a result, he appeared calm and gentle, as if he couldn't feel the pain at all. He smiled and said to Little Four, "Isn't it time to end the special training now?"

"By the way, your Hunter's route is really amazing..."

"Is the third stage no longer just about hiding when no one can see you?"

"..."

"Hiding when no one can see you is just the most basic skill..."

Little Four honestly said, "Normally, Hunter carry smoke, flashbangs, or other things that can obstruct others' vision. Even if you keep staring, they will try to distract you. But in the third stage, we have already made a pact with the darkness and have the ability to move freely in the shadows and hide."

"We can even, to some extent, manipulate the shadows and make them a tangible force."

"..."

"So that's how it is?"

Xiao Xiao frowned slightly, looking thoughtful.

"And there's more..."

Little Four trembled, as if only by talking to Xiao Xiao could he dispel his fear. "Look at this sword in my hand, it's pretty ugly, isn't it? But actually it's a special item. It can help me cut off a person's gaze. So, Brother Xiao, you just felt like you were looking around, but in reality, your gaze was interrupted for a moment..."

"It was precisely because of this interruption that I was able to infiltrate your inner circle..."

"But, but..."

As he spoke, he forced a fawning expression and said, "Brother Xiao, you're truly the fastest-reacting person I've ever met..."

"I've slit the throats of at least a hundred people, and you're the first one I've failed to do..."

"..."

"?"

Xiao Xiao felt a chill run down his spine.

This guy looks so honest and kind, but he's actually a serial killer?

But on the surface, he seemed thoughtful, nodded to Little Four, and sincerely praised, "You're really amazing..."

"However, Little Four, when you attack others, don't you ever look behind you?"

"..."

"Um?"

Little Four was slightly startled, his expression suddenly changed drastically, and he immediately tried to draw his sword and retreat.

But Xiao Xiao frowned slightly, and with a forceful grip on his left palm, he held the sword tightly in his hand.

The violent energy brought about by the second stage of Violence Factor made his left hand, like an iron clamp, firmly grip the sword.

My own strength is actually greater than Little Four's.

After all, he had enhanced his Violence Factor by 260 points, while Little Four seemed to have only enhanced it by 60.

At the same time, a low whimpering sound came from the darkness around Little Four. Three Pain Hound suddenly pounced out of the shadows. In the darkness, only their thick and agile bodies and six dark red eyes could be vaguely seen. They pounced on Little Four at the same time, their sharp fangs gleaming like sword blades, biting down hard at Little Four's body.

"Oh my god..."

Little Four gasped, clearly trembling with fear, his hair practically standing on end.