Chapter 23: Dark Web Assassin

"I've said everything I can say; I also gave you the card and password for obtaining Dark Energy. Anyway, you have nothing to lose, so you can let me go, right?"

The masked warrior's voice trembled, and he begged for mercy.

He wanted to live.

So he spilled everything.

He is a dark web assassin; he took this job on the dark web and knows nothing about his employer.

"Five thousand units of Dark Energy..." Lu Xun lightly tapped the hilt with his fingertip, "Am I worth that much?"

The price of Dark Energy is not fixed.

When Lan Xing had just left a node on the Starry Sky Ancient Road, Dark Energy on Lan Xing was abundant, so the price was relatively cheaper.

After a period of time, Dark Energy had been largely consumed, and its value rose accordingly.

The most crucial point is,

Exchanging Dark Energy for money is easy, but exchanging money for Dark Energy, especially large amounts, is not.

Five thousand units of Dark Energy isn't that much; at present it's worth at least five million.

In other words, someone is offering five million to buy his life.

Who could that person be?

Few people bear a grudge against Lu Xun.

Wang Yang, Liu Mei, Lin Yan—you could count them on one hand.

Lu Xun directly ruled out Wang Yang and Liu Mei; they couldn't come up with that much Dark Energy.

Could it be Lin Yan?

Could this guy be so vicious? After his failure in love, he actually hired a killer on the dark web to murder him.

"Could it be him?"

In Lu Xun's mind, a person suddenly flashed.

Three years ago, that person who took all his property with a single IOU!

"Meow~"

A cat's voice suddenly sounded.

Lu Xun's eyelids twitched wildly, and he instinctively lowered his head.

A battle sword swept past his hair, cutting off a few strands.

Myriad Trace Steps activated instantly; Lu Xun retreated several meters, finally making out the attacker—a shadow-like figure writhing and coalescing into shape.

"Shadow Clansman!"

This, is a Shadow Clansman!

They are called the Shadow Clan because they can briefly turn into shadows to launch sneak attacks, making them impossible to guard against.

The Shadow Clansman's sneak attack failed, but he did not give up; wielding a Shadow Clan battle sword, he launched a fierce pursuit.

"Damn, do you really think I'm easy to mess with?"

Lu Xun grew angry.

After suffering two consecutive assassination attempts, both times he almost got killed.

Even a clay figurine would have three points of anger.

He brandished the battle sword he had taken from the masked warrior and charged forward.

"Clang~"

The sound of the swords clashing shook people's eardrums painfully.

Upon clashing, the Shadow Clansman realized something was off.

Lu Xun's strength is certainly not that of the first realm.

He is not even an ordinary second-realm cultivator!

Lu Xun's true qi is mighty and overbearing, his power also terrifying, and Myriad Trace Steps make him appear and disappear like a ghost.

The Shadow Clansman was beaten into a particularly passive state.

"Damn it!"

The Shadow Clansman deeply regretted.

Had he known Lu Xun would be this troublesome, he shouldn't have been overconfident and sent just one person to kill Lu Xun.

This isn't entirely his fault.

Who would have thought that, after only half a month of opening his meridians, Lu Xun, with no background, would become this strong?

"Fall back first."

The Shadow Clansman had no intention of continuing the fight.

"You want to run?"

Lu Xun decided to end the fight quickly, disregarding consumption, and suddenly unleashed the killing move of Myriad Trace Steps—Myriad Trace Mirage.

Just moments ago, he had used this move to gain an overwhelming advantage.

"Courting death!"

The Shadow Clansman swung his sword at Lu Xun ahead.

"I'm here."

Lu Xun's cold voice sounded from beside him.

The Shadow Clansman froze.

His body... was struck by Lu Xun's battle sword.

This guy, aside from being able to turn into a shadow, is otherwise inferior to a dark web assassin.

At the critical moment, the shadow clansman's figure faded, about to turn into a shadow and run away.

Meow!

The cream-colored kitten suddenly leapt up and bit the shadow clansman's calf.

Ah~

The shadow clansman winced in pain, and his body actually became solid again.

Lu Xun's war blade swung down, cutting the shadow clansman in half.

Awesome!

The dark web assassin not far away stared dumbfounded.

As a second-realm martial artist, he had seen even stronger experts.

But thinking that Lu Xun had only opened his meridians half a month ago, he felt the world was too unreal.

Why didn't you take the chance to flee?

After searching the shadow clansman's person, Lu Xun walked toward him.

Do you think I can get away?

The dark web assassin gave a bitter smile.

Although my identity on the dark web is secret, if you let me go and don't expose this failed assassination, I can try to get some information about the employer for you.

Accessing the dark web domestically isn't easy; if you have similar needs in the future, I can help you.

If any more contracts to kill you appear, I can also notify you right away.

He wanted to live.

So he tried as much as possible to move Lu Xun.

This violates the assassin's code.

Lu Xun said.

Screw the code, life is what matters most; besides, your potential is terrifying, I think this is the right choice.

The dark web assassin's eyes showed sincerity.

How can I believe your words?

Lu Xun pondered for a moment, then said.

The dark web assassin gritted his teeth: "My name is Luo Dasheng, I live at No. 183 Cai Family Lane, South City District. If you don't believe me, you can search online; my reputation in Cai Family Lane is good, the signal jammer is in those bushes..."

The dark web assassin most fears having his real identity known; some assassins, after failing, would rather die than reveal themselves, because that could bring disaster to their families.

After Lu Xun found and turned off the signal jammer, he really took out his phone and searched.

You don't seem like a good person; why be an assassin?

A few minutes later, Lu Xun asked.

This dark web assassin has helped many people; just the disabled whose livelihoods were ruined by meridian-opening injuries, he has sponsored over a dozen.

If you weren't an assassin, where would you get the money to do these things? You're a genius admired by all; you can't understand the hardships of ordinary martial artists.

Is that so? I thought you did those good deeds to lessen your guilt.

Lu Xun's words made Luo Dasheng shudder all over, his expression gradually turning complex, and he remained silent.

You may go.

Lu Xun handed him the blade.

Thanks, I'll inform you if there's any progress.

The dark web assassin climbed up from the ground, took the blade, clasped his fists in farewell, and left.

Uncle, are you alright?

Young man, I'm fine, just a bit of a headache; you, are you alright?

The driver uncle did not die.

He was knocked out by the dark web assassin throwing a stone at him.

Lu Xun did not kill the dark web assassin; it was not because he was soft-hearted or afraid of killing, nor because the assassin still had a good side.

But Lu Xun genuinely wanted to use him to find the employer.

And incidentally to learn about the dark web's movements.

In case someone later puts a bounty on him on the dark web, he could find out right away and thus prepare.

He wouldn't have to be as passive as today.

If it weren't for Murong Wan just breaking through to the second realm, a dark web assassin plus a shadow clansman would really have put Lu Xun in a tight spot.

The driver not dying was also a factor.

This dark web assassin, at least, is not one who slaughters innocents indiscriminately.

At least, he still feels guilt.

Captain Ning, how much of what he said do you think is true?

What, you suspect he's lying?

I always feel this shadow clansman shouldn't be first-realm; shadow clansmen don't seem to use martial artist crossbows much.

Half an hour later, many martial artists came to the area where the fierce battle had just taken place.

They were from the Martial Manor.

The Martial Manor is an official organization with great authority, many responsibilities and departments; it handles not only external war and exploration, but also internal security and defense.

Xiao Li, do you know why you keep failing to get promoted to vice-captain?

Captain Ning asked the Xiao Li who had just spoken.

Could it be because my cultivation is low?

Xiao Li didn't understand.

「People, ah, sometimes when they should be muddled, they just have to be muddled。」

「Ah? 」

「Go on and savor it well. 」

Captain Ning patted Xiao Li on the shoulder and walked toward Lu Xun.

「Classmate Lu, we can just take over here; basically there's nothing left to do. I'll send a car to take you back, okay? 」

「Okay, then thank you, Uncle Ning. 」

「Don't be so polite; if you need any help in Rong Cheng, just give me a call. 」

Captain Ning is not weak; he is a Third Realm martial artist.

Facing Lu Xun, however, he wore a full smile and lowered his posture to the utmost.