Chapter 564: Fire Phoenix, Azure Ferocity!

Yun Mengrou cried for a long time, her tears like a river that had burst its banks, impossible to stop.

Her body kept trembling, her hands tightly gripping Jiang Feng's clothes, as if clutching the last straw of salvation.

Jiang Feng said nothing, merely patting her back gently, letting her tears soak his shoulder.

He knew that at this moment saying anything would be superfluous; what she needed was not comfort, but a shoulder to lean on.

Lu Xiao stood at the doorway, watching this scene, her eye sockets also slightly reddened.

She gently closed the door, not entering to disturb, merely standing guard outside to give them space.

The light in the living room remained dim, only a sliver of light seeping through the curtain gap, falling on the floor and forming a narrow bright patch.

The air was filled with Yun Mengrou's faint fragrance, mixed with the smell of alcohol, and a faint trace of bloodiness.

That bloodstain was Anna's.

After a while, Yun Mengrou's crying gradually softened into low sobs. Her shoulders still trembled slightly, but not as violently as before.

She lifted her head, her eyes red and swollen badly, with tears still lingering in her sockets.

She looked at Jiang Feng, her eyes full of pain, anger, and unwillingness.

"Jiang Feng."

Her voice was hoarse, but each word was clear.

"I will avenge Anna!"

Her tone was firm, without a hint of hesitation. The once gentle and kind girl now had her face full of hatred.

Jiang Feng looked at her and, equally serious, nodded his head.

"Good! We will definitely avenge Anna!"

His voice wasn't loud, but each word carried weight, like a reassuring pill.

Yun Mengrou nodded firmly, her flawless face filled with hatred.

She took a deep breath, as if recalling something, then spoke.

"I remember that person had a phoenix tattoo on his wrist!"

As soon as she said that, Jiang Feng instantly understood.

He immediately turned his head to look at Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao's expression was now extremely solemn, and she quickly walked in from the doorway.

Since the assassination incident occurred, Yun Mengrou had never spoken a word to them, let alone provided any clues.

She locked herself in the room, eating nothing, drinking nothing, speaking nothing, and seeing no one.

Members of the Dragon Group had tried asking her several times, but she wouldn't utter a single word.

Lu Xiao knew she had suffered too great a shock, didn't dare to press her, and could only have someone guard the doorway to protect her safety.

Now, Yun Mengrou finally spoke.

Lu Xiao immediately adopted a solemn expression and spoke to Yun Mengrou.

"Miss Yun, besides the phoenix tattoo on his body, does he have any other distinguishing features?"

The phoenix tattoo—Lu Xiao actually had a vague familiarity with it.

She felt she had seen or heard of this symbol somewhere, but couldn't recall it at the moment.

But upon hearing Lu Xiao's words, Yun Mengrou simply refused to speak.

She merely looked at Jiang Feng, her eyes holding a hint of wariness and a hint of distrust, leaving Lu Xiao out in the cold.

Lu Xiao could only give Jiang Feng a wry smile, her eyes full of helplessness.

Jiang Feng understood her meaning, turned his body, and spoke to Yun Mengrou as if coaxing a child.

"Miss Yun, this Group Leader Lu and I are good friends; she has helped me a lot before. You can trust her—she will surely help you find the killer."

His voice was very soft and gentle, like he was soothing a wounded little animal.

Upon hearing that, Yun Mengrou gave Lu Xiao a complicated glance.

Her lips moved, wanting to speak but stopping, she remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"She……wouldn't let me see Anna one last time."

Yun Mengrou's voice carried a hint of grievance.

"Anna's body is in the hospital; I want to go see her, but she won't allow it. They won't let me do anything, locking me in this room like a prison."

As she spoke, tears welled up again.

Lu Xiao's face also showed a trace of helplessness, and she hurried to explain.

"Miss Yun, I'm truly sorry. Because the situation was extremely urgent then, we weren't sure whether the killer was still nearby, nor whether they might strike you again. So we had to place you in a safe location, not exposing you to danger."

She paused, then continued.

"As for Miss Anna… we were also acting out of concern for your protection. At the time the scene was chaotic, we worried that if you went there you would lose emotional control, making things even more dangerous."

Lu Xiao explained a lot, her tone sincere and her attitude good.

But Yun Mengrou merely lowered her head, saying nothing.

Lu Xiao was also at a loss.

After all, Yun Mengrou's status is extremely important—she is the granddaughter of the Grand Commander of the Military and the highest-level protection target of the Dragon Group.

Moreover, she couldn't interrogate Yun Mengrou; she could only speak to her in a consultative tone.

But only Yun Mengrou and Anna had seen that mysterious assassin.

Now the entire Dragon Group is practically turning Jiangnan upside down, having mobilized hundreds of people for a carpet‑search, yet they still haven't found any trace of the killer.

As Deputy Town Guard, Lu Xiao also faces immense pressure.

Superiors urge her on, while subordinates have no clues; these past days she has barely slept.

Just then, Yun Mengrou suddenly lifted her head and spoke.

I only remember that person's right eye seemed cyan.

She paused, as if trying hard to recall.

"At that time the light was dim, I couldn't see clearly, but…… I remember his right and left eyes were different colors. The left eye was normal black, the right eye was cyan, like a gem."

As soon as she said that, Lu Xiao's expression changed instantly.

Her pupils contracted sharply, her mouth open, her eyes full of shock.

"Fire Phoenix's Azure Hawk!"

Her voice changed tone, carrying a hint of disbelief.

Jiang Feng frowned slightly, looking at Lu Xiao.

"Do you know that Azure Hawk?"

Lu Xiao nodded, her expression becoming extremely grave.

"Azure Hawk is not a name, but a codename. Fire Phoenix is an assassin organization, rivaling Broken Goose Tower, but it is more mysterious and more cruel. Broken Goose Tower still observes rules, takes money to do business, and does not harm the innocent."

"But Fire Phoenix is different; they will do anything for money, even sparing no children."

She paused, then continued.

"Azure Hawk is Fire Phoenix's top assassin; it's said he has killed over Hundred people, never missing. His right eye is a congenital oddity, cyan pupil, hence the codename Azure Hawk. This person is extremely dangerous, ruthless, kills without hesitation."

Lu Xiao said, looking at Yun Mengrou, her eyes full of complex emotion.

"Being able to escape from his hands…… Miss Yun, you truly have great luck."

She paused, her voice becoming low.

"It seems Miss Anna really made a huge sacrifice for you."

Lu Xiao didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was already clear.

Given Azure Hawk's strength and methods, if Anna hadn't blocked that shot, Yun Mengrou could not possibly have survived.

Anna used her own life to exchange for Yun Mengrou's life.

As soon as she said that, Yun Mengrou again shouted Anna's name and burst into tears.

Her body was trembling violently, her crying sounded miserable, like a wounded beast.

"Anna……Anna……"

She repeatedly called that name, tears falling like broken beads.

Jiang Feng reached out and pulled her into his embrace, letting her lean against his shoulders.

"Cry, crying will make you feel a bit better."

His voice was soft, gentle.

Yun Mengrou cried and cried, her voice gradually grew softer, finally turning into soft sobs.

Her body was still slightly trembling, but it was not as severe as before.

She leaned in Jiang Feng's embrace, like an injured bird that finally found a branch to perch on.

Lu Xiao stood aside, watching this scene, her eye sockets also slightly red.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately still did not speak.

She turned around, walked to the Window, pulled open a bit of the curtain, and looked at the night outside.

The night wind blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

Lu Xiao took a deep breath, striving to calm herself.

Fire Phoenix, Azure Hawk.

This case is far more complicated than imagined.