Chapter 5, Residual Investigation

The first snow quietly spoke again

Upon thinking of this, Night Star couldn't help but let out a bitter smile. However, since others have delivered such a significant individual into her hands, could she possibly return him like a package? Moreover, she was an insider buyer, not a detective. Although the intelligence-gathering capabilities of her profession were much stronger than those of a detective, that didn't mean they could just come looking for her because of that

Ye Xing carefully opened the letter, and beautiful lines of text immediately appeared before his eyes

This time, the first snow fell silently, and instead, it took out a letter from the pocket of its skirt and handed it over

It is precisely for this reason that Yexing is so astonished. After all, assassins do not belong to the same profession as them. Although the girl before him appears quite difficult to deal with, even if he does not bribe her, once the news leaks out, she will still be hunted down by her own organization, right? ... Wait a minute ... Could it be that yesterday, hey, hey, hey, no way.

The existence of truth

Oh? Is it like this?

I do not know

The first snow shook its head

Ah?

How is the wound

... ... ''

I am very clear about this; I mean, which organization do you belong to

It is only natural for men to appreciate beauty. However, rest assured, she is still a child, and I will not take any action.

Ye Xing looked at the envelope, and indeed there was a credit card inside, along with the password. It should have been opened in the name of Chu Xue. He then continued reading. However, apart from a badge-like symbol, the only thing left was the cryptic phrase "Truth is with Hel".

Legend.

Night Star looked at the screen while joking at the same time

"That's not right, www.hetushu.com. Liulier, it should be said that if it's about beautiful women, anything goes."

Upon hearing this, Liulir suddenly voiced a question

... ... ''

May I ask when it is? I might need to arrange my schedule

Hello, hello, hello, what kind of answer is that? It should be clear that the Earth's population is around 5 billion, not a bit more or less

From Chuxue's lips, Yexing heard an unexpected answer. Before he could open his mouth to confirm, Chuxue had already lifted her head to look at him

Because I think it would be better for the two of you to get to know each other, after all... Liulier? Are you listening?

Ah?

It doesn't matter

Who were those guys yesterday

I would like to ask you to investigate the number, names, and doctrines of secret religious societies in Europe over the past few centuries. This is your area of expertise, isn't it

Is that so? Then that's good

Thank you, I will treat you to a meal next time

Hello, are you still alive

Well, I suppose I asked the wrong question. So, what are you doing here

... ...

I am here to find you

There was silence on the other end of the microphone for quite a while, and only then did Liulir's voice, laced with anger, emerge

In fact, the situation is like this

Having thought of this, Ye Xing made up his mind and continued to ask.

Mr. Yexing, it is quite ungentlemanly to disturb a lady at such a late hour

Cannot be found, but it is not a problem

If that is the case, then it would be better for us not to meet during the day in the future. Because according to our country's time, that is precisely when I go to sleep, and watching a lady sleep is quite an undignified act. Lili Er replied half-jokingly and half-seriously

There are records of approximately 1,345 secret religious organizations, of which 760 are related to assassination. However, the data may not be entirely accurate, as who can know how many people those individuals assassinated during several centuries of darkness, let alone bring it to light

I have accepted this commission. However, I must first declare that the difficulty is quite high, and it is impossible to provide you with an answer immediately

Dear Sir/Madam

Is the route confidential

Dear Sir, when you read this letter, Miss Chuxue may have already brought you some trouble, not too big, not too small. You need not recall, for we are strangers and have never met. However, I am aware of your reputation, which is the most admirable in our line of work. I must beg your pardon for not disclosing my name, as I am already a dying man. I believe you are well aware of the fate that awaits someone like me who comes into contact with you. I have made peace with this fate, which is why I have conducted a thorough investigation and sent Miss Chuxue to your side. I hope to leverage your exceptional information-gathering abilities to assist Miss Chuxue in finding a person. The reward is already prepared, and I sincerely hope you will accept it. Miss Chuxue can no longer return to her previous residence, so I earnestly request that you take her in, no matter what.

Before Yexing could finish speaking, Liulier interrupted him

Chuxue raised her head and made a gesture of an "assassin".

As soon as he entered the house, Ye Xing raised his voice and called out, only feeling relieved when he saw the petite figure emerging from the guest room on the second floor. It seemed that Chuxue was still obedient; although Ye Xing had considered the possibility of her having disappeared, seeing her like this allowed him to finally relax.

Alright, continue

A cold snort from Liulir came through the microphone, and Yexing had long since grown accustomed to her attitude

I am operating according to your country's time, which is a sign of respect for you

Ah?

I appreciate the good intentions, but I do not wish to dine at the same table as an assassin. Furthermore, if I recall correctly, the name Hel is that of the goddess who presides over the underworld in Norse mythology; you might want to investigate this lead. I will bring the list to school tomorrow. With that said, I wish you sweet dreams

I do not know why, but Liliere's voice suddenly changed over there

He is the truth of existence

The girl still wore that expressionless look, quietly nodding her head.

It is common for a man to say one thing and do another, please wait a moment

Hearing the microphone go "pop" as it was hung up, Ye Xing smiled wryly and shook his head. It is indeed quite difficult to deal with someone as proud and haughty as Liulier, but perhaps it is precisely this challenge that makes the interaction interesting. However, young lady, throwing down the microphone is not a behavior befitting a lady. At that moment, Ye Xing caught sight of several shadows quietly approaching from this direction.

Ye Xing briefly explained the situation to Liulier, of course omitting the specific details

After finishing dinner, Ye Xing returned to his room. Closely monitoring the movements of the surveillance cameras set up around the house, he knew that those individuals, having failed once, would surely attempt to strike again. The only fortunate aspect was that they likely did not know whose home this was. If they were aware that it belonged to an informant, and still dared to act, it would indicate that they were willing to risk inciting public outrage. The flow of intelligence is the most crucial matter in the underworld; should an informant encounter any issues, it could very well lead to a collective withdrawal from operations, and the severity of the loss of intelligence is something no one could bear. The infrared cameras detected no activity. Looking at the screen, Ye Xing picked up the phone and dialed a number. On the other end of the line came the proud voice of Liu Li Er.

Hmph, I didn't expect you to take on this kind of work as well. Truly, when it comes to women, they can do anything.

A trouble that is neither too big nor too small, how casually it is spoken of

It's all right; it won't be leaked out

Do you not know? Then, who are you

Then, the sound of pages turning came through the microphone, and after a while, Liulier's voice reappeared

He is truly a boring man, but I never had much hope for you anyway

It should be around the weekend, as I still need to introduce the first snow to you

Once again, it is a statement that leaves one perplexed, but from the eyes of the first snow, it is evident that she knows only this much. Relying solely on this one sentence and the living person before me, could I not become Sherlock Holmes? No, no, even he would probably stumble badly. However, from this perspective, it seems that the person Night Snow is looking for should be someone connected to the underworld. Perhaps a member of some assassination organization; in that case, the scope of the search would be narrowed down. However, from this perspective, it seems that the person Night Snow is looking for should be someone connected to the underworld. Perhaps a member of some assassination organization; in that case, the scope of the search would be narrowed down.

Ye Xing's gaze shifted from the letter back to Chu Xue's face, but Chu Xue merely shook her head lightly

Upon arriving at the guest room on the second floor, Ye Xing casually picked up a book and sat down on the chair, while Chu Xue sat on the bed, the two of them gazing at each other. In the end, it was Ye Xing who spoke first and asked.

The good show is about to begin

"Legend", this is the title acquired two years after Ye Xing's debut. As a newcomer, during these two years since his debut, Ye Xing's nearly perfect art of persuasion has earned him the title of "Legend". "Prey targeted by the 'Legend' will inevitably become an insider." This is a widely circulated saying in the underworld. Therefore, apart from information brokers and peers, few dare to engage with him directly, for once information leaks, he may be regarded as an insider by his own group.

Who invited you here

Alright, enough of this, I have matters to attend to

Who do you intend to bribe this time

The girl who spoke so astonishingly left Ye Xing completely at a loss for words. However, since she herself did not care, it was simply easier to be lazy and not do anything. Ye Xing was currently harboring a similar mindset. In a certain sense, having a professional assassin as a bodyguard beside an insider who has been bought off can be considered quite advantageous. The reason for agreeing to this commission likely stems largely from this. Although this profession requires versatility, it is always better to have more people to protect oneself, as one pair of fists cannot contend with four hands.

Night Star looked at her, pondering whether to resolve her own doubts. The sight of the first snow made it a miracle for her to even speak. It would probably be somewhat difficult to get her to answer his questions, but given the current situation, he certainly did not want to die as a fool without clarifying things.

So, who are you looking for