Chapter 17: Born Assassin

Woman? So what if she's a woman.

People in this era have prejudices, but Ye Tian doesn't.

When I was mixing with mercenaries, some women fought harder than many men, and besides, in certain aspects, women actually have greater advantages.

Seeing Ye Tian's reaction, Mei Yongning had nothing to say, and could only watch silently.

What had originally been an indifferent gaze gradually turned to disbelief as he watched what came next.

There, the woman's slender body moved effortlessly through the crowd.

Even when two men were slashing at each other, she slipped past in the instant one raised his blade.

That frail body became an unparalleled advantage; though she looked weak, her movements were incredibly agile.

"She… she…"

Mei Yongning pointed toward the woman, speechless.

"Hahaha, I told you she's a talent."

Ye Tian burst out laughing.

Then he gestured to Mei Yongning.

"Go ask—what's this woman's identity?"

Others might not know, but the people in the brothel certainly do.

"Understood."

Putting aside his thoughts, Mei Yongning nodded seriously and went to question the others in the brothel.

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"Fuck, they're all insane, this whole bunch is crazy."

After shoving out his last subordinate, Du Ya was truly terrified—these people showed not a trace of fear, even when slashed and wounded, clearly fighting to the death.

Du Ya couldn't understand it.

He'd fought rival gangs before, but never encountered such reckless, life-threatening fighters.

"Run! I have to get out of here fast!"

Find Boss Chi Lian She—if I find him, I still have a chance.

I have money and status now; why should I die fighting here?

Realizing this, Du Ya turned to flee, completely unaware that a slender figure was darting out from the crowd.

In her hand: a rusted pair of scissors.

Though she ran faster, she made almost no sound—Du Ya noticed nothing until he felt a sharp pain in his waist.

"You!"

Turning his head, Du Ya still looked utterly incredulous at the sight of her.

He never would've imagined he'd die not at the hands of his own gang, but at the hands of a brothel girl.

"Success! I did it! The hundred taels are mine!"

After killing Du Ya, her face still smeared with blood, she wasn't afraid at all—instead, she jumped up joyfully.

The Earth Dragon Gang members, already terrified, now saw even Du Ya was dead and lost all will to resist.

"Boss Du Ya's dead! Run!"

"Run! Quick!"

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She truly succeeded!

To be honest, even Ye Tian hadn't expected this—she seemed like a natural-born assassin.

"Boss."

At this moment, Mei Yongning returned, having gathered the information.

"I've confirmed it—this woman is a displaced refugee from elsewhere, bought by Yùxuě Lóu. Because she's so tiny, no clients wanted her, so she does menial chores around the brothel."

"As for her name, she doesn't seem to have one—everyone calls her Xiao Cao."

Beauty standards were different back then; people preferred women with some flesh, believing they'd bear children easily. Someone as thin and small as Xiao Cao was simply unattractive.

"Xiao Cao."

Ye Tian smiled and spoke her name.

"You called me?"

At that moment, Xiao Cao's slender form suddenly darted in front of Ye Tian.

She must've heard him say her name.

One moment you don't notice her, the next she's vanished—truly a natural-born assassin.

"By the way, you promised me a hundred taels—don't you dare cheat me."

Though she'd just killed a man, Xiao Cao now looked timid again, as if terrified Ye Tian would renege.

"Don't worry—I never lie."

In good spirits, Ye Tian waved his hand to Mei Yongning.

Mei Yongning swiftly tossed a pre-prepared money bag containing a hundred taels of silver toward Xiao Cao.

Impatient, Xiao Cao leapt into the air and caught the flying bag.

Opening it, she stared at the silver inside and beamed with a pure smile.

"Perfect! It's real money! Thank you—you're such a good person!"

"Hahaha! Hahahaha!"

Hearing her call him a good person, Ye Tian couldn't hold back and burst into laughter; beside him, Mei Yongning's face was equally strained with suppressed amusement.

At a time like this, probably only the little grass in front of him would think Ye Tian was a good person.

Those who hadn't succeeded were originally feeling a bit regretful, but after seeing Ye Tian really hand over the money, their breathing grew much more rapid. Although they hadn't taken care of Venom Fang, they had taken care of plenty of others.

If Ye Tian even gave away this hundred taels, wouldn't that be the same as saying — the money that should belong to them, Ye Tian would give just the same?

"Everyone, don't worry."

Noticing the people gathering over, Ye Tian stood up directly.

"I, Ye Tian, keep my word like a thousand gold pieces. The money I promised you, I will definitely give you. I won't welch on the debt. Come to Scholar Mei's place in a bit to collect it."

Hearing these words, quite a few people began cheering joyfully.

"Thank you, Boss Ye!"

"Haha, I'm rich!"

"Long live Boss Ye!"

Not just Gui Tou's group, even those newly recruited by Mei Yongning were now utterly impressed with Ye Tian.

The hearts of men can be won.

This scene made Ye Tian smile with satisfaction. Although it was built on putting money above all else, it was already enough.

Just at this moment, Wei Wu, covered all over in blood, dragged a middle-aged man over.

He dragged him and tossed him right in front of Ye Tian.

"Boss, I saw this guy acting all sneaky."

"I've seen this guy before. Looks like he came out of Venom Fang's room."

At this moment, those who had seen this middle-aged man immediately started shouting. Although the scene had been chaotic at the time, someone had still noticed Huang Zhen coming out of Venom Fang's room.

Instinctively assumed he was one of Venom Fang's people.

"Hello, I am—"

At this moment, Huang Zhen had already stood back up. Although he looked disheveled, he still tidied his sleeves and looked at Ye Tian with a mild expression.

Just about to say something.

But the next moment.

"Kill him!"

Since he was one of Venom Fang's people, and Venom Fang was already gone now, naturally they had to send him to join Venom Fang.

"Understood!"

Wei Wu and the others never doubted Ye Tian's orders. Hearing this, they immediately prepared to act.

"Wait! Wait!"

Unable to care about his bearing anymore, seeing Ye Tian was serious, Huang Zhen's expression immediately panicked. Although he knew the gangs of Linshui City were ruthless, wasn't this a bit too decisive? They weren't even going to hear him speak?

Seeing Wei Wu's knife-wielding speed hadn't slowed at all, Huang Zhen couldn't care about anything else and shouted directly.

"I'm not one of Venom Fang's people. I came from somewhere else. I opened a few taverns here in Linshui City. Venom Fang had his eye on my taverns and wanted a cut of the profits — that's why he called me over."

"Wait!"

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