Chapter 002: The Four Major Killers
"Ten thousand taels of gold, capture one person, deliver to Jinzhou before August! Will you accept or not?" After a pause, the man in black slowly began to speak.
The gold notes of Datong Money House are universally accepted across the thirteen provinces and thirty-six states of the southern and northern regions of the Mu Kingdom. Five gold notes, each with a denomination of one thousand, total five thousand taels.
At this moment, it was deep night, with the moonlight hazy. A figure dressed entirely in black, with a piece of black cloth even covering the face, appeared at the entrance of the manor. Without the slightest pause, this figure in black strode into the manor.
However, this person is not a wooden man. When it comes to Qianshou Han, there are very few people in the martial world who are unaware of him. If one were to describe him in a single word, it could only be said—terrifying
The large red poster contains only a few words: Ling Luoyu of the Snowfall Mountain Villa
Like a familiar path, the man in black walked straight towards a large house within the estate. At that moment, dozens of shadows of men in black appeared within the estate, and from the gleaming light reflecting off their weapons, it was evident that these individuals were all armed.
The four individuals, Gui Dao Mu Yi, Du Hua Qin Ling Er, Zhui Feng Chen Kong, and Qian Shou Han Xiao, are the four ace assassins of the Assassin Manor. They are not merely assassins; they are also masters, the elite among assassins, which makes them exceedingly formidable. At this moment, their destination is Jin Yang.
Mu Yi kills people, and the victims often only see a flash of light before they find themselves decapitated. Many are aware that Mu Yi uses a knife, yet no one has ever seen his knife
Although the entire Lingyang City is almost half the size of Jinyang City, the prosperity of Lingyang City is something that Jinyang cannot compare to at all
"Come to the Killer's Villa, of course, to hire a killer!" The man in black, with his face covered, smiled faintly; however, his voice was hoarse and suppressed, clearly indicating that he was doing this intentionally
Within this carriage, there were two individuals present. One of them was dressed in luxurious garments, with a face as refined as jade, exuding an air of elegance and scholarly demeanor. He held a folding fan in his hand, gently waving it, on which were inscribed a few large characters: one side read "Rivers and Mountains," and the other "Beauty." No matter how one looked at him, he appeared to be a scion of a noble family born into royal lineage.
Among the four ace assassins of Killer Mountain Manor, the most mysterious is the Wind Chaser, Chen Kong. There are even very few accounts of him having dealt with anyone, yet his status among the four assassins remains as solid as a rock, with no one able to shake it.
As the ace of the entire assassin's villa, they enjoy a considerable degree of freedom. They can refuse jobs and individuals they do not wish to target, and even the assassin's villa does not dare to compel them. However, regarding this particular job, all four of them simultaneously felt a sense of curiosity, and surprisingly, all four chose to accept it
He is Mu Yi, the Phantom Blade Mu Yi among the four great assassins of the Killer Manor. It is rumored that Mu Yi has made a total of one hundred and eighty-two strikes, yet has never failed even once. Of course, as an assassin, failure means death.
What is truly terrifying is not Han Xiao himself, but the endless hidden weapons he possesses. According to rumors in the martial world, if one encounters Han Xiao, it is best to stay at least thirty feet away from him; otherwise, when he strikes, very few can survive.
The rules of your Killer's Villa are as follows: first, pay half of the deposit; after the task is completed, pay the remaining half. The man in black, with a gentle flick of his hand, released five gold notes, which slowly fell onto the tea table beside the several elderly men in gray.
In the northwest of Jinyang City, there stands a manor, an exceedingly mysterious manor. This manor is not large, merely covering an area of a few square miles. The mystery of this manor lies in the fact that, at first glance, it seems to be enveloped in a sense of lifelessness.
This person was able to stealthily steal such a large number of items the moment Qin Ling'er entered the carriage, which clearly demonstrates their remarkable speed and dexterity.
"The big landlord, why bother with so much! As long as this gold note is valid, that's all that matters! What does it matter if it's the Snowfall Villa? With the strength of our four ace assassins from the Assassin Villa, capturing one person is a piece of cake!" said an old man in gray on the left, his eyes shining as he muttered.
On the official road leading to Jinyang, a large carriage was moving at a leisurely pace. This carriage was so spacious that it could comfortably accommodate seven or eight people without feeling crowded. Unlike ordinary carriages pulled by a single horse, this one was drawn by four horses simultaneously. Even more astonishing was the fact that each of these four horses had a ring of white hair around their hooves, while the rest of their bodies were pitch black. Anyone with a bit of knowledge about horses would recognize that these four were all valued at several hundred silver coins each in the market, known as "Black Clouds with Snow." For a typical noble family disciple, owning even one such horse would be considered fortunate, yet these four horses were merely being used to pull a carriage.
This masked figure in black is not simple! With his skills, he still needs to spend ten thousand taels of gold to seek our help! Is there something suspicious about this?" The gray-clad elder at the head picked up the several banknotes, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
They are well aware of the renowned Wulin's number one estate, the Snowfall Villa, as well as its master, Ling Canghai, and the young master, Ling Luoyun, both of whom are remarkable figures. However, they have no knowledge of Ling Luoyu at all. Even with the all-pervasive intelligence system of the Killer Villa, they have only managed to find out that Ling Luoyu is the second young master of the Snowfall Villa, while all other information remains a blank.
This manor, whether by day or by night, has its grand gates wide open, yet it is seldom that one sees anyone entering or exiting. It is also rare to encounter anyone within the manor itself. Even when someone does occasionally enter, they are always masked and completely covered from head to toe
"Brother Mu, has Jinyang not arrived yet?" A clear and melodious voice rang out as a woman in a pink long dress peeked out from the back of the carriage. This woman appeared exceptionally pure, especially with her smile, which seemed to evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity.
He is merely a scholar without the strength to bind a chicken! I only request that the four ace assassins of your Assassin's Mountain Manor personally take action! Of course, I want the person to be delivered to me intact and unharmed!" The man in black, with a slight smile, flipped his hand, and a large red notice flew out from his grasp.
A few sounds of promises echoed, several shadows flickered, the lights in the entire mansion suddenly went out, and the whole estate fell silent once again
Seeing that Mu Yi was not paying much attention to her, Qin Ling'er was not particularly surprised. She smiled charmingly and withdrew back into the carriage.
However, the only unusual thing was that at the moment Qin Ling'er entered the carriage compartment, the elegant young man, who was not holding a folding fan in his other hand, suddenly had a pile of bottles and jars appear.
However, despite this, Mu Yi and his three companions did not dare to underestimate the situation in the slightest. After all, the fact that someone was willing to spend 10,000 taels of gold to invite the four of them to take action clearly indicated that Ling Luoyu was definitely not as simple as she appeared on the surface
The large red notice surged forward with a whistling sound towards the several elderly men in gray robes. However, the old men showed no signs of panic. Just as the large red notice was about to strike the face of one of the gray-robed elders, he swiftly extended two fingers, as quick as lightning, and firmly pinched the notice.
Although the appearance of this coachman is quite ordinary, he is anything but ordinary. Perhaps not many people have seen him, but those who have heard his name are certainly numerous. In fact, in many places, adults often use his name to frighten children when they misbehave.
"Brother Chen, you are joking about me again. If you continue like this, I will ignore you from now on!" Upon seeing the various bottles and jars in that person's hand, Qin Ling'er was momentarily taken aback, then smiled charmingly, and swiftly grabbed the bottles and jars from that person's hand. It was evident that these items contained the various deadly poisons on Qin Ling'er.
Upon seeing the figure in black enter the large house, the person in black from mhetushu.com within the manor did not continue to obstruct and vanished into the night, as if they had never appeared at all
We have accepted this business! The several elderly men exchanged glances and almost simultaneously nodded. They were all aware of the Gray Robed Elders from the Snowfall Villa and the Killer Villa, but they did not know who Ling Luoyu was. However, for a reward of ten thousand taels of gold, they would accept the task even if it meant assassinating the current master of the Snowfall Villa, let alone merely capturing an insignificant character within the Snowfall Villa.
The person next to Chen Kong, however, formed a striking contrast with him. Dressed entirely in white, his face was exceptionally pale, and his expression resembled that of cold ice. The entire individual appeared almost like a wooden figure.
At the moment when this woman smiles the brightest, it is also her most dangerous time. Mu Yi once witnessed this woman turn a water fortress with one thousand two hundred and thirty-two inhabitants into pus, and at that time, she was smiling just as brilliantly.
The one driving the carriage is a man in black, an entirely ordinary man in black. This man has a wide mouth that seems to be smiling at you at all times, presenting an appearance that is harmless. He holds a whip in one hand and a jug of wine in the other, exuding an air of ease and comfort.
Who is this esteemed person? Come to my assassin's villa! At the moment the cloaked figure entered the large house, the entire room was instantly illuminated, and at the upper end of the room, several elderly men in gray appeared.
Ah! Regarding the question posed by this extraordinarily beautiful woman, Mu Yi did not respond; he merely gave a casual acknowledgment. Perhaps under this woman's smile, an ordinary person would divulge even the details of their ancestors for generations. However, Mu Yi would not do so, for he understood this woman, and deep within his heart, he harbored a certain fear of her.
However, this figure in black, seemingly insubstantial, deftly maneuvered left and right, effortlessly bypassing the numerous obstacles posed by these individuals, and arrived directly at the entrance of the large house, walking straight inside
"Whom do you wish to apprehend at https://www.hetushu.com? Do you have any specific requests?" The elderly man in gray, suppressing the shock in his heart, slowly began to speak.
Linyang City is the closest city to Jinyang within the Mu Kingdom. This city is situated near the largest Qilin Mountain Range in the entire Mu Kingdom, while also facing the Baisha River, which runs through the northwestern part of the Mu Kingdom. It can be said to be backed by mountains and facing water
This woman is the Poison Flower, Qin Ling'er, and like Mu Yi, she is one of the four great assassins of the Assassin's Villa. She does not kill with her fists, nor with a knife; her greatest skill lies in the use of poison
"Ten thousand taels of gold?" The several gray-clad elders of the assassin's villa were evidently taken aback by such a large sum of gold. Even if they were to kill the emperor of the Mu Kingdom, it would be at most this amount. Although capturing him alive is slightly more challenging than killing, ten thousand taels of gold is undoubtedly worth it, no matter how one looks at it
"Third brother! You must go to Jinyang and thoroughly investigate everything regarding the Snowfall Villa and Ling Luoyu!" The gray-clad elder at the head glanced at the elder on the left, spoke sharply, and then instructed the other elder, "Fifth brother! The matter of notifying the four great assassins is up to you; tell them to meet directly in Jinyang!"
Chasing the Wind, Chen Kong, when it comes to speed of action in the martial arts world of the Mu Kingdom, he would claim the second position, and no one would dare to claim the first. He never uses weapons, yet the most terrifying aspect is his hands. It is said that there is nothing Chen Kong cannot steal, and this includes human lives.
A killer is often not a master, yet under unexpected circumstances, an ordinary killer can frequently eliminate a master. This is because a killer excels in lurking and is adept at sudden attacks, hidden beneath the depths of the earth and striking from the heights of the sky. This can be said to be the most authentic portrayal of a killer.
Qin family girl, you don't need to ask Mu brother; when we arrive, Mu brother will tell us! In the carriage, another loud voice rang out, accompanied by several clear bursts of laughter
At the moment the golden ticket fell, a gust of cool wind swept by, and the figure of the cloaked man had already vanished without a trace