Four assassins hid behind a massive boulder, trembling like frightened cats.
A thunderous boom rang out, and their companion’s head exploded with a ‘bang’—this sudden turn of events was truly terrifying!
Yet they had received professional training and possessed extremely strong psychological fortitude.
If ordinary martial artists were to attempt an assassination, without sufficiently strong mental resilience, they would definitely be scared paralyzed on the ground.
Stay calm, stay calm!
The four assassins pressed against the stone, taking deep breaths. Their state of mind gradually stabilized, and the terror in their eyes weakened considerably.
“Fourth Brother, we’ve been discovered!”
“What kind of hidden weapon was that flowing light just now? It instantly killed Fifth Brother!”
“This Iron Bone Sect is rather sinister—we should retreat!”
While they were discussing, Jun Changxiao donned his Dazzling Light Dark境 (境 = Realm), and before his eyes appeared images resembling the various precise analyses from science fiction films.
Damn, this is pretty professional!
“Hand me the gun.”
Xiao Zuiji passed over the Type 88 sniper rifle.
Jun Changxiao steadied the gun, pressing his eye to the eight-times scope, and said coolly, “If you dare come to assassinate, don’t think about going back.”
“Ding! Host has successfully activated eight-times scope enhancement mode, consuming 5 contribution points.”
“Ding! Sect contribution points: 165/500.”
This guy had activated his cheat.
Under the perspective view, the four black-clothed figures had nowhere to hide and appeared within the magnified scope.
“Fourth Brother, I also agree we should retreat.”
“This Iron Bone Sect is definitely not ordinary. The plan must be changed.”
“Fourth Brother, we can wait until they leave the sect, set an ambush in the dark, then kill them one by one as they come out!”
“That’s a good method, but…”
The leader called Fourth Brother frowned. “That flowing light that flew over earlier was extremely fast. I’m worried we’ll be attacked again when we go out.”
“We can rush out from different directions—the opponent definitely won’t know what to do.”
“I agree!”
“I also agree!”
The assassin called Fourth Brother considered briefly, then said, “Once down the mountain, rendezvous at the old location.”
Rendezvous at the old location?
Sorry, you won’t have that chance.
Jun Changxiao, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, raised a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth.
This old master has already activated his cheat—if you can escape right under my nose, how will I have the face to meet all the immortal deities in the future?
The four black-clothed figures didn’t act immediately. After calmly analyzing their escape routes, they finally reached consensus.
“Let’s move!”
They shifted their feet, pressing against the left and right sides of the massive boulder.
Honestly, these assassins could maintain their calm when the situation was extremely unfavorable, formulate a new plan—they were truly very professional!
After taking their positions, they exchanged glances, and the one called Fourth Brother charged out first.
“Whoosh!”
A black shadow flashed out. The crosshairs in the dark境 display instantly locked on, quickly analyzing that his cultivation level was—peak Wutu!
Actually there were more functions, but Jun Changxiao had only temporarily activated the realm detection.
“Peak Wutu?”
“Tsk tsk, not weak at all.”
“Swish!”
“Swish!”
Right at this moment, the other three black-clothed figures burst out from the left and right sides. The displayed cultivation levels were all Grade Nine Wutu!
No wonder they were so calm, so professional—their strength was all considerable.
“Bang!”
Just then, an explosive sound rang out.
Flowing light shot from the gun barrel, dragging a trail of light that directly pierced through one assassin’s chest.
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
“…”
The gun barrel shifted, and the other two assassins similarly had their chests pierced through, then fell to the ground like withered leaves with a crash.
Three shots, not a single bullet wasted!
“Eighth Brother, Seventh Brother!” The assassin called Fourth Brother saw all his companions dead. Grief surfaced in his eyes, but there was no time to think much—he quickly rushed toward the downslope.
Iron Bone Sect!
This old master will return!
As he spoke, he leaped up, spreading both hands to form the motion of an eagle spreading its wings to swoop down on prey as he jumped down.
“Bang—” The massive boom rang out again.
A strong sense of deadly crisis immediately rose in the assassin’s heart. In shock, he looked back and saw flowing light piercing through grass, through trees, shooting explosively toward him.
“No!” He was horrified and turned pale.
“Boom!”
The bullet directly struck between his two butt cheeks, and he fell tragically at the slope entrance and died.
Can’t blame Sect Leader Jun for showy操作 (操作 = maneuvering)—it was that guy who curled into a ball after jumping up, leaving only his butt as a viable target.
“Idiot.”
Jun Changxiao put away the gun, removed the dark境, and said, “Wouldn’t it have been fine to just jump straight down? Had to learn from martial arts masters and jump up all gracefully.”
“Ding! Killed assassins who came to assassinate: 5/5.”
“Ding! Congratulations to Host for completing side quest, obtaining 100 sect contribution points.”
“Ding! Sect contribution points: 265/500.”
That’s a lot of contribution points.
The system said, “The higher the cultivation level of the killed quest target, the higher the reward.”
“I see.”
Jun Changxiao tossed the gun to Xiao Zuiji and came down from the platform. The latter worshipfully said, “Sect Leader fired four shots without a shoulder guard and didn’t budge a fraction—simply too formidable!”
What shocked him even more was that upon finding the four assassin corpses, three people had all been shot directly in the heart area of the chest, without the slightest error.
This marksmanship—terrifying to such a degree!
Xiao Zuiji silently thought, “I must also work harder, practice diligently, and someday develop Sect Leader’s divine marksmanship!”
Young man, give up on this unrealistic notion. No matter how strong your technique, you can’t compare with a cheat-using immortal deity.
Each of the five assassins had a spatial ring, but there wasn’t anything valuable inside. Jun Changxiao burned them with Exquisite Fire, then returned to the sect.
“No, this won’t do.”
Sitting in his study, hands clasped together, his gaze cold and severe, he said, “Rain Drizzle Tower must be dealt with as soon as possible.”
The system said, “Didn’t Host want to use it to farm contribution points?”
At first, Jun Changxiao had thought this way, but after hearing the assassins’ conversation—especially about setting ambushes outside—he had to reconsider.
Disciples were safe cultivating within the sect.
But going out for training or to handle affairs was unavoidable. If Rain Drizzle Tower’s assassins adopted that tactic, it would be troublesome.
The disciples were all his precious treasures—he definitely couldn’t tolerate them being killed. The best method was to eliminate the threat, even if there were no contribution points to earn.
“Decided.”
Jun Changxiao’s killing intent spread. “Destroy Rain Drizzle Tower!”
If it were a sect force, he might consider whether to destroy it or not, but a dark evil force—even destroying a hundred of them would make him feel very righteous.
The problem came.
Where exactly was Rain Drizzle Tower located?
Jun Changxiao scratched his head, feeling rather regretful. “Should have known to leave one alive and follow the vine to find the melon.”
“That’s right.” He slapped his forehead. “There are still two assassins in Iron Bone Sect!”
…
During this time, the two assassins’ performance in the dining hall had been very good.
They had even forgotten their identity as assassins because the food smelled so good, fully immersing themselves in the role of serving staff.
The next day.
Jun Changxiao had Liu Wanshi specially prepare a separate meal—a sumptuous feast arranged neatly on the table. He smiled and said, “You two, how has your stay at my Iron Bone Sect been? Are you used to it?”
“Gulp.”
Looking at the table full of sumptuous delicacies, the two assassins swallowed in unison, hurriedly nodding. “Used to it, used to it.”
Jun Changxiao said, “You came to kill this sect leader, yet this sect leader has repaid evil with virtue, providing you food and lodging. Shouldn’t you at least show some gratitude?”
“…” The two assassins were speechless.
Big brother, you locked us up before—what does that have to do with repaying evil with virtue!
“Jun Sect Leader.”
The gold-rank assassin said, “How do you want us to show gratitude?”
Jun Changxiao said, “Very simple. Tell me the location of Rain Drizzle Tower’s headquarters.”
The two assassins’ expressions froze. An aura of iron bones and integrity immediately surfaced around them as they said in unison, “No comment!”
Assassins must have assassin professional ethics!
Working here as helpers was already quite spineless—how could they possibly do something that betrayed the organization!
Won’t say!
Even if beaten to death, won’t say!
Seeing they were still quite stubborn, Jun Changxiao clapped his hands. “Dudu, pour these dishes into the slop bucket and take them to feed the cattle and sheep.”
Liu Wanshi came over, picking up two bowls of fried rice, eyes含泪 (含泪 = brimming with tears) as she said sadly, “First Black Brother, Second Black Brother, Dudu got up early this morning to personally make these dishes for you. It would be such a waste to throw them away.”
The two assassins lowered their heads.
“Sigh.” Liu Wanshi carried the fried rice to the slop bucket.
Just as she was about to pour it in, the gold-rank assassin clenched his fists tightly and said in a deep voice, “Jun Sect Leader, if we tell you, can we stay at Iron Bone Sect permanently?”
Jun Changxiao said, “Yes.”
“I’ll talk!”
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