Another Assassin Sighting

Hua Qiang's eyes didn't blink, not daring to take his gaze off Ye Bingxue for even a moment.

His heart was pounding.

After all, the Clear Wind Wolf's combat power was very strong, far exceeding its own rank.

Exotic Beasts inherently possessed physiques superior to humans, making it difficult for humans to defeat them at the same rank.

This was also why Exotic Beasts invading human territories could cause such great disasters.

Many human Martial Artists clashed with Exotic Beasts of the same rank, but they won rarely and lost often, often suffering brutal massacres.

Ye Bingxue was only at the low-tier Martial Artist realm. Although her combat strength could reach mid-tier, she was now facing a mid-tier Clear Wind Wolf and was already at a disadvantage.

If she were to get injured by this Clear Wind Wolf during the fight, he would be heartbroken.

Fortunately, he had [Shadow Trace], and it had been upgraded to perfection. He could appear beside Ye Bingxue in the blink of an eye.

Once he noticed the situation was not right, he could intervene in time.

The Lightning Ferret was also staring intently at the wolf. She had boasted that she wouldn't let Ye Bingxue suffer even the slightest harm.

In reality, if she simply unleashed her aura, the Clear Wind Wolf would surely tremble and flee at the slightest sound.

However, ever since signing a contract with Hua Qiang, her aura could be controlled by Hua Qiang.

She also knew that her master's objective was to use these low-tier Exotic Beasts to train Ye Bingxue, and she couldn't interfere with the plan.

If she, a level four Exotic Beast, were to release her aura, there would be no other Exotic Beasts nearby, and how could Ye Bingxue train at all!

Then her fate would be to be spanked by Hua Qiang.

Hua Qiang's mind felt a ripple; he sensed a danger approaching him, even locking onto him.

At this moment, there was a large rock about 50 meters away, with grass beside it.

Within the grass, a black figure was hidden.

This black figure's eyes were fixed on Hua Qiang, as if a ferocious beast were staring at its prey.

The black figure hailed from the Blood Slaughter Alliance and was a Silver Rank assassin.

Earlier, the organization received a bounty mission and dispatched a Bronze Rank assassin to carry it out.

As a result, that assassin failed the mission and died.

There was a rule in the Blood Slaughter Alliance: if an organization accepted a bounty, they had to complete it.

If the mission wasn't completed, it would continue. If the previous assassin couldn't handle it, a stronger individual would be sent to finish the task.

They would not allow their reputation to be ruined.

And he was the one continuing the previous mission, to bring the target's head required by the employer.

Gu Qingfeng was very vexed. He couldn't understand how the employer's information indicated the target was merely a novice Martial Artist, and why that Bronze Rank assassin couldn't kill him, even losing his own life in the process?

Wasn't he just a mid-tier Martial Artist?

Killing him would be as easy as flipping one's palm. Was it necessary for him, a Silver Rank assassin at the peak of Grand Martial Master cultivation, to be deployed?

This was such overkill!

He felt like he was using a cannon to shoot a mosquito.

But his superiors had given the order, and he had to execute it.

The person before him was his target for this hunt.

"Xiao Bai, keep a close eye on your new master. Don't let her sustain any damage, or I'll hold you accountable!" Hua Qiang instructed the Lightning Ferret.

"Understood, Master. Don't worry, with me here, everything will be fine!"

"Master, where are you going?" Diao Xiaobai asked curiously.

"Housekeeping!"

Hua Qiang deliberately raised his voice so that someone could hear him.

Then, he seemed to be looking for a place to relieve himself.

His actions of looking around while walking fell into Gu Qingfeng's eyes.

The corner of his mouth twitched, and he secretly thought, "Lazy people really have to go to the bathroom a lot!"

At a time like this, he was still preoccupied with such trivial matters?

Perhaps it was Gu Qingfeng's preconceived notions, or perhaps Hua Qiang's performance was too convincing, but his guard had slightly diminished.

As Hua Qiang walked, he unbuckled his belt, and slowly, he got closer and closer to the large rock.

Seeing that the distance between them was now less than 20 meters, Gu Qingfeng's lips curled upwards, a playful expression appearing on his face.

Truly, when Yama wants you to die at the third watch, he won't keep you until the fifth.

This was him courting death, actively delivering himself to the doorstep.

Originally, from a distance of 50 meters, he would have had to sneak closer to the target, which would have taken some effort.

Now, the target had come to him, saving him the trouble of wasting energy.

Hua Qiang seemed to have found an ideal spot, then he turned and crouched down.

What an opportunity!

Gu Qingfeng rose from the bushes, crouching low as he quietly approached Hua Qiang.

When he was ten meters away from Hua Qiang, he launched his attack.

His body flashed, and he appeared behind Hua Qiang like a phantom, a dagger in his hand as he prepared to deliver his killing blow.

In their line of work, it was all about catching them off guard and ending it in one strike!

Just as his dagger was about to brush Hua Qiang's neck, a smile of excitement spread across his face.

The next moment, his smile vanished.

Hua Qiang suddenly turned his head, a smile gracing his face as if welcoming a guest.

"Finally, I've been waiting for you!"

An afterimage flashed before Gu Qingfeng's eyes. His wrist was grabbed, and the dagger in his hand was twisted at a strange angle, aimed at his own neck.

At that moment, his heart stopped beating, his mind ceased to function, and even his breathing paused.

He just stared blankly as the dagger approached and pressed against his throat.

What happened?

Who am I?

Where is this?

The next moment, these three questions appeared in his mind, but there was no one to answer them.

"Speak! Who are you? Why do you want to kill me?"

Gu Qingfeng felt the icy cold edge pressing firmly against his throat, ready to sever it at any moment, leaving him headless.

He didn't dare to move an inch, fearing that if the other person's hand twitched, his life would be over.

Hua Qiang's voice, gentle as a spring breeze, echoed in his mind like a roaring ghost.

Gu Qingfeng's pupils widened, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

"If you don't speak, then you die!"

Seeing no reaction from the other party, Hua Qiang assumed this assassin, like the previous one, was unwilling to reveal the client's information.

"Don't, don't kill me! I was just following orders from my superiors to assassinate you. I don't know any information about the client."

"Really?"

Hua Qiang stared intently at Gu Qingfeng, trying to gauge if he was lying.

Gu Qingfeng was nervous, terrified, but also sincere.

"Really, I'm not lying to you. In our line of work, the rules are very strict."

"Except for a few designated managers, we who carry out missions don't have access to that kind of core information."

"So, you're of no use to me?"

"No, no, no, I am, I am useful!"

"Oh?"

Hua Qiang said mockingly, "What use am I? Let's hear it."

"I can tell you all the information I know within my organization."

"Also, I can help you with things. I'm very capable!"