Chapter 771: Kill this person!

His parents' side should be fine; Xiao Feng headed to the basement to meet up with his companions.

The basement door was still open; everyone was waiting for him.

Seeing him arrive, Su Ni immediately asked, 'Boss, is there any situation outside?'

Xiao Feng shook his head. 'Everything is quiet; I guess Boss Jiang on Shen Di's side has settled it. But we haven't received any word yet, so we should keep waiting.'

If the overseas assassins were all dealt with, Shen Di's people would send him a message explaining the situation.

No message came, proving the matter isn't over yet!

Xiao Feng entered the basement; Zhang Fan and Li Li immediately pushed the heavy door shut and locked it, sealing off the inside from outside.

This door is very solid, made of metal, and the surrounding walls have been lined with 2-centimeter-thick steel plates, so even a major explosion on the surface might not affect it.

The basement has complete living facilities, some food and drinking water, and even a bathroom.

The supplies inside are enough for the seven of them to stay three or four days without problem.

At that moment, Dun Dun sat on the sofa, eyes closed, connected to the game world, staying in touch with Shen Di and Zhan Tian.

Mang Mei and Xing Yun Miao waited quietly at the side.

Xiao Feng checked his phone; the signal was completely blocked, so he couldn't receive any messages.

So, like Dun Dun, he closed his eyes and entered the game world.

When he logged into the game, he was still near the entrance of the Ancient Dragon Nest dungeon.

Shen Di and the four other presidents hadn't left; they were talking to Dun Dun.

'Xiao Feng bro, perfect timing; I was just about to have Dun Dun bring you a message when you went offline.' Seeing Xiao Feng come online, Shen Di laughed and said.

'Good news?' Seeing him smile, Xiao Feng's mood lightened considerably.

Shen Di nodded. 'The assassins sent to your parents' hometown have all been dealt with—four total: two A-rank assassins, two B-rank assassins, carrying some firearms; nothing else amounts to much.'

'A-rank, B-rank... what are those?' Xiao Feng asked.

Zhan Tian explained, 'It's a strength ranking; A-rank is considered world-class—ordinary dozen people can't get close and would be wiped out. However, against the experts of Heaven Dragon Hall it's not too tough; only S-rank or higher super assassins are truly troublesome.'

Xiao Feng nodded to show he understood.

During the previous assassination attempt, he had heard Xu Jianzhou and Gao Rang mention the title 'Grand Master,' which is also a strength rank in the real world.

Moreover, 'Grand Master' is very high-level; it's probably equivalent to the so-called S-rank assassin level!

If it were just assassins of that level, he wouldn't be afraid.

'Thanks for handling my parents' side! What's the situation over here in Sea Prefecture?' Xiao Feng asked.

Shen Di shook his head. 'The brothers we sent there haven't replied yet; I guess they're running into trouble, otherwise with their efficiency they'd have finished it by now.'

Time in the game world differs from real time; waiting here feels especially long.

But this is also the most convenient place to communicate—you never have to worry about losing signal.

Several people sat by the medicinal field near the dungeon entrance, waiting for new news.

Seeing Xiao Feng's mood was a bit off, Dun Dun ran over and told dirty jokes to cheer him up.

About half an hour later—which is three minutes in the real world—Shen Di suddenly said, 'They're here!'

Everyone hurriedly looked at him.

Shen Di listened to a message from his subordinate, frowned, and said, 'We've really run into a tough bunch—over in Sea Prefecture there are 23 people split into three groups heading for your residence. Two groups have already been taken care of, but a three‑man assassin squad turned the tables and killed the brothers I sent.'

'What? The people of Heaven Dragon Hall were all killed? How many did you send?' Zhan Tian exclaimed in surprise.

Shen Di said solemnly, 'Seeing that group was small, I only sent four brothers—all top‑tier experts—but I didn't expect them to lose; it looks like at least two of them are S‑rank assassins!'

'Two S‑rank assassins!' Zhan Tian gasped, beginning to worry for Xiao Feng.

'Where are those three assassins now?' Xiao Feng hurriedly asked.

Shen Di replied, 'At their speed they'll likely reach your residence within five minutes. I've told Xiao Xu and Xiao Gao to try to intercept them; you stay in the basement and don't come out—the other two groups of brothers have already gone ahead and are more than enough to handle them!'

Xiao Feng frowned.

If there are at least two S‑rank assassins, Xu Jianzhou and Gao Rang definitely couldn't handle them; sending them in would be dooming their lives!

'Don't let Gao Rang and them come out—my family's basement is specially built; holding out a few minutes is definitely fine, don't let the brothers die for nothing!' Xiao Feng said.

He wasn't sure he could handle an S‑rank assassin either; logically, if his willpower reached Grand Master level, they'd be about equal.

But compared to assassins, he lacks martial‑arts skill and killing experience, so he might end up at a disadvantage.

Therefore, temporarily hiding in the safe zone is the best choice.

Once the other two groups of Heaven Dragon Hall experts arrive, the problem will resolve itself.

'Alright, then I'll have those two take charge of observation.' Shen Di nodded.

At this moment, Shen Di's face was also grave.

Losing four top‑tier experts is a considerable loss for Heaven Dragon Hall; his intelligence unit misjudged the enemy's strength, causing personnel losses, and he might get scolded by the elders this time.

If Xu Jianzhou and Gao Rang were lost as well, the losses would be truly heavy!

'Always just passively defending isn't a solution…'

Xiao Feng said gloomily.

This time Shen Di helped him, but what about next time? And the time after that?

He can't keep relying on others!

Eradicating the enemy is the only real solution!

Otherwise, after losing four of Heaven Dragon Hall's experts this time, losing a few more next time… over time Shen Di's pressure would grow, possibly even losing his authority and the right to deploy experts.

'Xiao Feng bro, what do you want to do?' Shen Di asked after hearing that.

Xiao Feng turned the question around: 'Do you have any real‑world information on the Lord of Light?'

'Yes.' Zhan Tian immediately replied, reciting a large chunk of information fluently.

The presidents of the major super‑guilds are all well aware of each other.

The Lord of Light also has considerable background in the real world; otherwise it would be impossible to mobilize so many assassins for the assassination.

According to the battle, this person comes from a deeply entrenched super conglomerate in the West, with vast wealth. At the same time, he also has close ties with the West's largest underground assassin organization, the Hand of Hell, playing both sides.

Wanting to kill him is no easy task!

Without a special opportunity, a forced assassination would require a heavy price!

Shen Di shook his head and said: "This matter is not easy to handle. If he were targeting me, I could still get my wife to help, persuading those old men of the Elder Hall. But for you, Xiao Feng... they definitely would not be willing to pay such a price to deal with the people of the Hand of Hell."

In other words, all he can do is provide protection; he cannot help counterattack back.

Xiao Feng frowned slightly.

If the road of hiring experts is blocked... then he can only rely on himself.

But with his current willpower, it seems he also cannot take on a hundred alone. Going deep into enemy territory alone is extremely dangerous.

Zhan Tian sighed and said: "This matter is indeed quite troublesome. I think I should let my big boss behind the scenes step forward and give Xiao Feng an extra layer of identity protection. That way, the Judgment side will also have to restrain themselves and dare not act rashly."

In that case, it can be considered a cold handling: neither side makes a move, the hatred won't end just like that, they're merely waiting for an opportunity.

However, as things stand now, there seems to be no better method.

"Then let it be so; I'll figure something out myself."

If no external help can be borrowed, then I'll do it myself!

Not now; he can wait!

After cultivating both his willpower and the power of the Origin Book, he will personally rush to the West and slay the Lord of Light!

For those who want to kill him and his parents, we must repay tooth for tooth, cannot be soft-hearted! Otherwise, we would be unworthy as sons and daughters!

(End of chapter)