He Was Simply Born to Be an Assassin!

Inside the Prefecture Office.

Looking at his younger sister, who seemed to have suffered a great injustice, Luo Yu felt a headache coming on.

How did you get out?

"I... um..."

Do my parents know?

"Of course they know."

Luo Yao stammered.

Luo Yu frowned:

"Then I'll write a letter to my parents and ask them what happened."

"Waaaaah, I almost died, and you still yelled at me! I don't want to live anymore, I should have just let someone beat me to death! Brother, you're a big bad guy too!"

Luo Yao cried even louder, her whole body filthy, looking utterly miserable.

Luo Yu's lips twitched.

He clearly saw his younger sister crying her eyes out, while peeking through a small crack in her fingers to see if she felt sorry for him.

He was familiar with his sister's tactics.

But the people from Burning Jade Forest nearby all advised against it:

"Chief, Junior Sister Luo has already realized her mistake, so let's not pursue the matter further."

"Anyone who dares to harm anyone in our forest, no matter who they are, must pay the price. Otherwise, they'll think we're all Confucian gentlemen with no temper!"

"Junior sister, don't be afraid. I'm well-versed in the classics, and I'll reason with those who bullied you."

A senior student took out a thick book of "Sage's Quotations".

The book was not only thick, but also had gleaming iron corners inlaid on all four sides.

Most of the disciples of Burning Jade Forest came from wealthy and powerful families. Although they practiced martial arts, they did not call themselves martial artists, as they considered it vulgar.

They don't say "fight" when they're fighting; they say "reasoning."

Usually, the classics and sages can Qi Ingestion the other party.

Luo Yu: "..."

Are you all already worried that the Prefecture City isn't chaotic enough?

"The Lord of the Manor requests an audience."

After being announced, Prefect Cui was invited in.

"It is our dereliction of duty to have caused Lady Luo such an injustice."

"Did you get a good look at the assailant?"

Upon learning that a disciple of Burning Jade Forest had nearly been killed, he was greatly shocked, furious, and deeply apologetic.

"It was the Night Ghost Liu Heng of that night," Luo Yao said.

Upon hearing this name, everyone's expression turned cold.

No wonder.

The Night Ghost Sect committed numerous atrocities and Burning Jade Forest; it seems they came seeking revenge.

"Liu Heng..."

Prefect Cui glanced at the Gentleman's Brush held in Luo Yao's hand, his eyes flickering slightly:

"I have heard of this thug."

"This person's skills are unpredictable, and he usually only appears at night."

"This government will send people to investigate..."

"No need for that."

Luo Yao shook her head and said:

He's been beaten to death.

Upon hearing this, the crowd, who had been in a state of high agitation, froze. "Then why were you crying so loudly just now?"

But then I thought about it again.

If Night Ghost Liu Heng hadn't died, Junior Sister wouldn't have been able to return.

Thinking of this, they felt a chill of fear. Their junior sister was always pampered and treated like a precious gem by Forest Master. If something were to happen to her, wouldn't Forest Master go crazy?

Prefect Cui raised an eyebrow:

Who killed Liu Heng?

Luo Yao recalled for a moment and said:

Do you know the Northwest Hammer King?

The group looked at each other, completely bewildered.

I've only ever heard of things like Fist Saints, Sword Immortal, and Gun Gods; who in the martial arts world calls themselves the Hammer King?

That doesn't sound dashing or romantic at all.

"I've never heard of it either." Luo Yu pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"What about the Hard-as-Rock Gang?"

Everyone: "..."

What kind of genius gang would choose such a ridiculous name? It sounds like they just made it up out of thin air.

It can be confirmed that the other party did not disclose their true origin.

What were the person's distinguishing features?

Prefect Cui pondered for a moment before asking.

"He wore an Azure Dragon Mask, and his voice was very pleasant (vocal fry)."

"And when he swings the hammer, he looks especially cool. He's like a firefly in the dark; just standing there, he's so bright and outstanding..."

As Luo Yao spoke, her eyes sparkled with a bright, shimmering light.

No way, what's so cool about that hammer? It's not cool at all!

The senior students were a little jealous.

Prefect Cui frowned, then relaxed:

"If Miss Luo wishes to express her gratitude to her savior, I will instruct someone to keep an eye out for her."

"Okay, okay." Luo Yao nodded.

"Don't run around lately. Since the lord has already agreed, you shouldn't go out looking for him on your own."

Luo Yu warned his sister, then turned back to her:

"Lord, I've been reviewing recent files and discovered that children are frequently going missing in the Prefecture City."

"Since the start of the Avici Trial, the number of participants has been increasing daily. Your Excellency should take this matter seriously."

"I, this young master, will also find a way to investigate."

Prefect Cui, who had reached the door, paused, his back to the crowd, and remained silent for a few moments.

"Thank you for sharing our burdens, young master."

In a dark room.

Prefect Cui examined the booklet, his gaze lingering on the names of the Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain, lost in thought.

The Laughing Maitreya mentioned that these three people are -- Dragon, Tiger, and Leopard.

Dragon Head, skilled in using a hammer.

It should be the eldest of the Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain – the Dragon Fiend.

He actually managed to kill Liu Heng at the Profound Pill Realm?

I misjudged him.

And...

"Liu Heng... died a good death! He died a good death!"

"I almost lost everything because of a pen!"

Prefect Cui gritted his teeth.

He could let the other disciples of Burning Jade Forest retaliate as he pleased, but it was Luo Yao, the youngest and most beloved daughter of the Burning Jade Forest Master.

Luo Yushu, the master of the Burning Jade Forest, was a prized student of the great Confucian scholar Zhang Shou and a classmate of the current emperor. If he hadn't disliked officialdom, he would be a high-ranking official by now.

If Luo Yao is truly dead, the Gentleman's Brush will once again be in his hands...

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

"Judge."

A subordinate appeared.

"Has Liu Heng's body been found?"

"Found it. It turned into ashes, and there wasn't a single piece of debris left. It was very clean."

The subordinate replied.

"Very good, this Dragon Fiend is quite capable in his work."

Prefect Cui breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but nod in approval.

You see, they do things discreetly and know how to conceal their identity.

He acted swiftly, and after the murder, he meticulously cleaned up the scene, leaving no trace.

Despite not being greedy, with the treasure right in front of him, he still let it go along with Luo Yao.

Highly capable, meticulous, and knows when to advance and retreat.

A born killer!

The only drawback... is probably the weaponry.

What assassin uses a hammer?

"Send a message to Laughing Maitreya, telling him to pay close attention to the Three Baleful Fiends of Locust Mountain."

"Yes!"

"Has Jiang Chulong been found?"

"Your Judge, we've found her, but Mei Yun is still missing..."

"No problem, let's see how long she can hide!"

After giving instructions to his subordinates...

Prefect Cui opened the register on his own.

Many of the names listed above have disappeared.

That's a bit strange.

Why are people dying so quickly during this Avici Trial?

If things continue like this, it probably won't be long before this trial ends...