Only after the two flew to Kalfet's home did Han Shuo recognize the old assassin Lachi's professionalism. A qualified assassin had to remain hidden until he struck at his target, allowing the enemy to sense his presence only at the instant he attacked.
In this respect, Lachi proved very competent. Upon entering Kalfet's estate, he first lay flat on a rooftop and surveyed the layout of the entire building, then pointed out the likely purpose of each room to Han Shuo. He indicated the reception room, the master bedroom, and even the washroom.
Lachi clearly had a very detailed understanding of buildings in various styles and must have put considerable effort into studying them. Otherwise, he could not have gleaned so much information just by looking at the layout upon arriving.
Lachi changed into a grayish-brown robe that matched the color of the building's walls. As he crept along against the wall, no one could detect anything unusual, even beneath the bright moonlight.
Under Lachi's gaze, Han Shuo likewise took out a robe of a similar color and put it on, following behind him toward the roof of the brightly lit hall.
As they slowly approached the hall, Han Shuo's breathing grew long and steady. His heartbeat abruptly slowed to match his breathing. Even the heat radiating from his body changed little by little as he approached the hall's roof. By the time he was almost there, he would surely have been mistaken for a roof tile if he had not been moving.
Lachi swallowed a pill, but his physical state still fell short of Han Shuo's degree of concealment. Once they finally reached the rooftop, he stared at Han Shuo in disbelief, astonished by his extraordinary control over his body.
After advancing to the True Demon stage, Han Shuo