?Chapter Seventy: Shadow Assassin
After a night of tender passion, Bi Fan was completely lost in a world of bliss, and they made love until dawn.
The next day, Yu Si Yan couldn't accompany Bi Fan on his inspection of the city. He settled her aboard the Ghost God Ship to rest while he went on his rounds alone.
Today, he had to show himself in public while patrolling the city, which was very dangerous. With Yu Si Yan not at his side, he wouldn't be distracted.
Bi Fan began his rounds early that morning. The city lord and numerous experts accompanied him, but he was still extremely cautious.
So Bi Fan had Soul Lock keep watch over the surroundings at all times. At the first sign of trouble, he would know immediately.
Bi Fan was so tense that the day seemed to crawl by. At last, the inspection was over, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Once his rounds were done, Bi Fan slipped away quietly.
At the next city, he and Yu Si Yan were just as affectionate, and they toured the city together.
They visited eight cities in a row without another assassin appearing, but Bi Fan didn't let down his guard.
Three million Seven Star Soul Jades could buy plenty of rare treasures. Surely more than one person had been tempted.
Patience was the most important quality for an assassin. Some of them had probably been following him for a long time, learning everything about him before striking in one fell swoop.
That day, while Bi Fan was making his rounds, Soul Lock suddenly warned him, "There's a fluctuation in the soul. It seems someone's watching you, Master."
"Does the other party intend to strike?" Bi Fan asked.
"I don't know. But ordinary assassins