NOVEL NEXT Chapter 85
Chapter 85: Hunt and Kill Assassins’ Network! The organization that will kill you is called Liu Sha!
In the complex terrain of the woods.
Black figures shuttle like agile cats.
They are agile and sharp-eyed.
However, their faces are unusually solemn.
Because they must be cautious.
Once their whereabouts are revealed, their fate may be the same as the previous groups.
Neither alive nor dead!
At the same time, several figures are rushing towards this direction from another direction in the woods.
And another direction too!
Yet another, there are more!
People constantly converge from all directions in the woods.
In just a dozen breaths of time, thirty or forty people have already gathered.
“Not one less, very good.”
Waiting in the woods is a neutrally-faced woman.
Underneath her tight black dress, you can see the distinct lines of her muscles.
Though she’s a woman, her physique is no less than a man’s.
Bai Sha, a master assassin of the “Sha” level in the Luo Network.
Her strength even surpasses that of the Eight Linglong!
She is a killer trained by the Luo Network alongside Jing Ni.
And her strength is closest to the “Tian” level among the “Sha” level experts.
Her mission this time is to find Jing Ni’s whereabouts and retrieve the “Jing Ni Sword”!
The assassins of the Luo Network have no names; they are named after their swords.
Jing Ni is named after the Jing Ni Sword.
Just like her name, Bai Sha.
It’s more like a code than a name!
That’s the motto of the Luo Network.
People may die, but the legacy of the sword must continue!
This is her final mission.
Or rather, her last mission at the “Sha” level.
If the mission fails, she will disappear here.
Just like the assassins sent by the Luo Network before!
Upon completion of the mission, she will be promoted to the “Tian” level assassin.
Becoming the next owner of the “Jing Ni Sword,” replacing Jing Ni!
Those who have come this time are all masters in the Luo Network.
Thirty-six people, not one less at this moment!
They infiltrated Xinzheng from different places, avoiding all possible places where their whereabouts might be leaked.
No one knows they came here.
Except for one person.
That’s Jing Ni!
The secret signal on the wall at the alley entrance was intentionally left by Bai Sha.
She gambled that Jing Ni would definitely see it and would definitely come to find them.
The finest hunters often appear disguised as prey.
This time, they are hunters clad in the guise of prey!
Over forty figures quickly dispersed into the shadows, concealing their presence.
Crack~
Suddenly, a slight snapping sound came from the ground.
The ears of Bai Sha on the treetop twitched, and she opened her eyes abruptly.
The hunter fell into the prey’s trap.
This meant her plan was successful!
“It seems like I arrived late.”
Jing Ni, appearing alone in the woods, reached out and touched the marks on the tree trunk, saying lightly.
“The markings at the alley entrance might have been left earlier.”
Here too appeared the Luo Network’s signature mark, indicating that people from the network had been here before.
Jing Ni instantly lowered her guard.
There seemed to be a hint of regret on her face.
In the darkness, Bai Sha’s gaze pierced through the layers of branches and leaves, landing on the peculiar long sword in Jing Ni’s hand.
It was a unique long sword with a lotus-shaped hilt.
With it, she could become the next “Jing Ni”!
The leaves in the forest rustled.
A leaf fell, blocking Jing Ni’s view.
Bai Sha’s eyes narrowed; the best moment for assassination often lasted only an instant!
A glint of cold light pierced through the green leaves in front of Jing Ni, aiming straight for her.
Jing Ni seemed unprepared, but her reaction was swift.
The Jing Ni Sword instantly unsheathed, its sharp tip clashing against the oncoming cold light.
Clang.
The leaf between them was shattered by the clash of their blades.
“Your skills are still the same, showing no improvement at all.”
The Jing Ni Sword in Jing Ni’s hand drew a floral pattern, forcing Bai Sha to retreat.
Missing the strike, Bai Sha was momentarily surprised.
Truly worthy of being the strongest female assassin in the Luo Network.
Only after the confrontation did she realize Jing Ni’s terror!
If their positions had been reversed just now, she probably wouldn’t have been able to evade Jing Ni’s assassination.
However, not only did Jing Ni avoid her attack, but she also managed to force her back!
Jing Ni held the long sword aloft, her gaze at Bai Sha unwavering.
No surprise, no disdain, and certainly no emotion!
Those deep and beautiful eyes seemed to exist solely to discern things.
Cold and emotionless, they revealed no ripples.
“I admit I am not your match.”
The long sword in Bai Sha’s hand swept across her own sleeve, its dazzling cold light blinding.
“But you will never be a match for the Luo Network either.”
After wiping her long sword, Bai Sha’s gaze suddenly chilled: “Hand over the sword, and perhaps you can leave here in one piece.”
Jing Ni’s cherry lips moved slightly: “By yourself?”
To kill Bai Sha, Jing Ni didn’t need more than ten moves.
A smirk curled up at the corners of Bai Sha’s broad mouth as she sneered, “It’s not just me, it’s us.”
With the Luo Network’s encirclement, even Jing Ni would find it impossible to escape.
“Jing Ni, your opponent is not me, but the entire Luo Network.”
Bai Sha was fearless.
The prey was already in the trap; the fear and struggle before death were the most anticipated aspects of the hunting process.
Jing Ni’s brow furrowed slightly.
Bai Sha immediately revealed a wicked grin.
Yes, that’s the expression of fear she wanted to see!
So what if it’s Jing Ni?
Wouldn’t she still become prey, butchered in her own trap?
Jing Ni relaxed her brow and calmly said, “Where are your people? You can let them come out now.”
“Eager to die, I can grant your wish.”
Bai Sha snapped her fingers.
The crisp sound echoed loudly in the forest.
A sudden gust of wind swept through the silent forest.
And then…
There was nothing else!
Bai Sha furrowed her brow and snapped her fingers again.
This time, not even a breeze stirred!
Bai Sha’s expression suddenly changed!
She seemed to realize that something was amiss.
Jing Ni tilted her head slightly, “Your people seem to be asleep.”
Bai Sha cursed inwardly!
How couldn’t she hear Jing Ni’s sarcasm!
How could Liu Sha’s assassins fall asleep during a mission?
Bai Sha stared at Jing Ni without blinking, panic evident in her eyes, “Is this your doing? It’s impossible!”
“Since your people won’t come out, why not let mine come out instead?”
Jing Ni’s smile was as cold as her sword, equally piercing…
“Your people? Is it him?”
Bai Sha’s breath caught, fear evident on her face.
She remembered the parting admonition to conceal the sun.
Beside Jing Ni, there was a mysterious master!
Jing Ni shook her head and returned the words unchanged to Bai Sha.
“It’s me, and us!”
A figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
Tall and handsome.
Unfortunately, his face was covered with a black cloth, making him appear blind.
Bai Sha furrowed her brow.
Just an ordinary blind man?
“Who are you?”
Is this the master mentioned by Lu Buwei?
Bai Sha seemed somewhat incredulous!
But what astonished her even more was that the always cold and emotionless Jing Ni actually held the blind man’s hand in front of her.
A hint of pride appeared in her otherwise expressionless eyes.
“Allow me to introduce, my husband, Li Mo, also known as Liu Sha.”
Bai Sha’s jaw dropped, her expression even more incredulous than when the Network assassins didn’t appear earlier!
Jing Ni, who had no emotions, had actually gotten married?
And she married a blind man!
“Did you kill my men?”
Bai Sha’s expression grew serious as she stared at Li Mo.
If this man was indeed the master mentioned by Lu Buwei, she could only choose to avoid his edge.
This information must be brought back to the Luo Network.
The purpose of Lu Buwei only dispatching assassins of the “Sha” level was also here.
He needed to know whether the master beside Jing Ni had only occasionally helped her or had been by her side all along.
Now, Bai Sha knew.
These two were married, the kind who were together even when sleeping!
Li Mo pursed his lips and shook his head, “It’s me, and us.”
Another figure emerged from the darkness.
A head of white hair was exceptionally striking.
Ignoring Bai Sha’s reaction, Li Mo spoke, “Allow me to introduce another member of Liu Sha, Wei Zhuang.”
Bai Sha’s face turned pale, her thick lips trembling slightly.
“The disciple of Gui Guzi, Wei… Wei Zhuang…”
Immediately after, another figure emerged.
He continued, “Liu Sha’s freelance member, Shiji Jingling.”
Bai Sha took a deep breath, “The Red-Browed Dragon and Snake Army… Shiji Jingling?”
At this moment, she finally understood why those assassins sent by the Luo Network disappeared without a trace!
Thud, thud, thud…
The earth suddenly trembled, and the leaves shook like fleas.
A towering figure strode forward like a mountain.
“This gentleman is also a freelance member of Liu Sha, Wushuang Gui.”
Bai Sha staggered back a few steps, her face drained of color, staring at the several figures that had blocked all her retreats.
The hunter had become the hunted!
This is a new character, Wushuang Gui, illustrated from the donghua. He is a friend of Yan Lingji, the girl who stayed at Li Mo’s old house
I plan to upload illustrations of other characters from the donghua in the future.