JO7 Is Really So Good! (Continued)

We cannot leave even the slightest flaw...

"A secret passage?"

The Old Celestial Master was somewhat stunned upon hearing Maria's words.

A moment later, her expression also became complicated.

If that's the case... then what should they do?

"This is the closest we can get without alerting the guards."

"If we take another step forward, we'll likely be discovered..."

"Although our identities have been discovered, nothing will happen to us, but Xu Zhengguan will definitely realize that he is being investigated, and he will become more cautious in his future actions, or even temporarily restrain himself."

The Old Celestial Master's words were somewhat conflicted, but judging from her meaning, she was unwilling to reveal her identity.

But Maria didn't say much.

She remained silent for a few moments, then stared intently at the black-clad man guarding the door.

At this moment, the other party had already taken off his hood and calmly surveyed his surroundings.

A subtle sense of perception emanated from him, a feeling that seemed to rise from the depths of his being. He seemed to sense something,...

In other words, this young man was the alarm bell for the other side.

The two were unaware of the extent of each other's security, but... judging from Xu Zhengguan's setup at the entrance...

"Most likely, if there's even the slightest abnormality, he'll trigger the alarm immediately."

Maria whispered to the Old Celestial Master beside her.

This put the Old Celestial Master in a somewhat difficult position.

If their goal was to commit murder or something similar, she would certainly do it without hesitation.

But she was indeed inexperienced in assassinations and stealth.

The same is true of Maria.

Could it be that their operation is going to stop today?

"No..."

Maria shook her head, giving a negative answer.

Without hesitation, she got up and walked towards the other person.

"Um?"

The young man spotted Maria almost immediately, but his body hadn't had time to react.

A pair of scarlet eyes were immediately imprinted in his mind!

Then...

"Um?!"

The young man suddenly found himself in an unfamiliar scene.

The streets, covered in snow, were illuminated by bright red lanterns that cast an astonishing red glow on both sides.

The city lights in the distance shone brightly, illuminating half the sky, while he stood at a corner of the road, the Shirayuki reflecting the emotionless moonlight.

It's very cold...

"Hallucination?"

The young man immediately realized the problem, frowned, and reached out to try to pull the alarm.

Unfortunately, it was only then that he realized his hands were empty.

This gradually made him uneasy.

"Who dares to trespass into the Xu Residence?!"

He shouted loudly, trying to attract the attention of the enemy, or perhaps his own colleagues.

Unfortunately, this illusion was far more advanced than he had imagined.

So much so that no matter how he called out, it was to no avail.

The chill around him grew stronger, to the point that even his cloak offered little protection.

He felt as if he had been stripped naked and thrown into this snowy field.

"Tsk..."

Somewhat impatient, he gritted his teeth and began to take action.

Before long, he discovered a corner of the quiet street where a blurry figure was crouching.

The young man frowned, and without saying a word, launched an attack!

The throwing knife hidden in the cloak shot out almost instantly, and the shadow crouching by the roadside didn't even have a chance to resist before being pierced through!

This made the man frown.

He walked over carefully.

Unfortunately, as he approached, the other person's body gradually began to contort.

When he got closer, all he saw was a blurry figure lying on its side on the ground, made of snow.

Judging from its size, it's a child...

"Tsk..."

The man frowned, seemingly somewhat displeased.

But he still kicked the snowman aside, and only after confirming that there were no enemies hiding inside did he grit his teeth and continue forward.

The road itself wasn't long, but the more he moved, the more unsettling a feeling he had.

He became even more frustrated after walking for almost ten minutes without finding his way out of the dark path!

But at the same time, not far from him, the figure of a child leaning against the roadside appeared!

But unlike before, something seemed to be wriggling in the surrounding darkness!

Seeing this, the man didn't say a word and threw several more knives!

This time, not only were the children killed, but everyone in the shadows was also killed.

He immediately rushed over, trying to figure out what the other person looked like before the snow melted.

But as his speed increased, the snow melted faster for these people.

When he got close, there was nothing around him anymore.

Only a lone throwing knife remained, embedded in the snow.

"Tsk... Are you toying with me?"

The man frowned upon seeing this.

But after simply getting up and glancing around, he didn't say a word, simply put the throwing knife into his pocket, and continued forward.

But as he walked, he suddenly jolted awake and threw a punch right there on the spot!

"Bang!"

The snow scattered in an instant, obscuring everyone's view.

When they dispersed, the place was completely deserted!

Everyone vanished from the spot!

In the heavy snow, the man lay quietly prostrate on the ground.

He concealed the brilliance of Originium Arts, and carefully lay prone in the snowdrift, silently observing his surroundings.

He was certain that the person who had pulled him into the illusion was nearby; he just needed to wait... and the other person would definitely come to investigate once they realized they were missing!

Just wait...

The man gritted his teeth.

The icy air felt like steel needles, slowly piercing through his muscles.

His body was trembling, his bones were becoming fragile, and no matter how taut his muscles were, they couldn't extract much warmth.

The suffocating feeling of death enveloped him!

Even so, a flame still burned in his eyes!

Several more minutes passed, and even though the man felt his toes had gone numb, he still refused to get up easily.

He waited...

He awaited the appearance of the enemy he had identified...

Suddenly!

The sound of his footsteps crunching in the snow reached his ears!

The man felt a jolt of fear and, with an almost imperceptible movement, prepared to draw the blade hidden beneath his cloak.

But when his fingers touched the tip of the knife, he was shocked to find that his body had become stiff from not moving for too long!

My fingers still have some feeling, but I can't clench them!

He can't throw the knife anymore!

"This?!"

The man's eyes widened, his face turning pale.

The footsteps around him grew clearer, and his heart pounded harder and harder.

Unfortunately, the surging blood could not break through the stiffness in his body; he could only feel his breathing becoming increasingly heavy.

Until...

"Crack..."

The sound of his footsteps crunching on the snow reached his ears, and his breath almost stopped!

Are we going to take action?

Are they about to make their move?!

Crazy thoughts kept swirling and churning in his mind, which resulted in him failing to retaliate immediately!

A sense of foreboding instantly washed over him.

But...

"Crack..."

He took another step, and the other person seemed completely oblivious to the person at his feet, continuing forward.

This unusual situation left the man somewhat puzzled.

He hesitated for a few moments, then cautiously raised his head.

But when he saw the other person's back, he suddenly froze.

That is...

"Master?!"

The man was somewhat incredulous, but Xu Zhengguan as if he hadn't heard him and continued walking.

At that moment, the man also noticed that the child who had been squatting in the corner had reappeared in the distance.

Xu Zhengguan also stopped in front of the boy.

Almost instantly, a feeling like lightning pierced through his body!

He seemed to realize who the child was, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

Just as he had imagined, Xu Zhengguan uttered words he would never forget for the rest of his life.

"In this freezing winter, you're hiding here all alone. Judging from your disheveled appearance, something terrible must have happened at home..."

"Heaven has taken pity on us, allowing us to meet; there must be a reason for it..."