Chapter 008: The Killer Crow

He witnessed everything that happened when Li Mu Yang tried to persuade Cui Xiao Xin. He observed more closely than anyone else.

Cui Xiaoxin was filled with sympathy for Li Mu Yang and said, "However, there is only one month left until the college entrance examination. If you do not make some preparations—have you thought about your future life? You can't possibly sleep your whole life away, can you?"

But I am afraid

"Miss, here is the fruit platter you requested," said the staff member in uniform as they brought over the platter.

The fruit knife in his hand spun out a beautiful blade flower, gliding towards Cui's throat with caution

I did not order it

He learned to use the imperial noble etiquette from Cui Xiaoxin, and his performance was so vivid that it gave Cui Xiaoxin a refreshing feeling. It was as if the person sitting in front of her was indeed a distinguished knight of the empire

Li Mu Yang sensed the presence of danger

"The thing that knows neither life nor death," the crow thought contemptuously.

Cui Xiaoxin believed that she could read his sincerity and pain from Li Mu Yang's eyes

"Have you ordered the fruit platter?" Cui Xiaoxin asked aloud

-- --

I understand. Li Mu Yang nodded and said with a heart full of bitterness: "Not only can you not accept it, but I have also been split for over ten years, and I too cannot accept such a reality"

All eyes in the café turned towards them, and the expressions of everyone shifted to a mocking and strange demeanor.

Can one survive being struck by lightning? Do you think we are fools?

It feels as if you are walking in a desolate, uninhabited mountain, with a terrifying monster lurking, coveting your presence

The fruit tray fell on Li Mu Yang's head, halting the momentum of his body.

He wants to push him away, intending to shield Cui Xiaoxin with his own body

The young man and woman exchanged smiles, and a strong wave of warmth surged within Li Mu Yang's heart

As the tray was placed over Li Mu Yang's face, the crow's right hand was also not idle

Li Mu Yang looked at Cui Xiao Xin and said helplessly: "The old Taoist said that my brain domain has been impacted, which is why I always feel fatigued and exhausted. Such matters cannot be cured by human effort; I can only resign myself to fate -- I do not wish to neglect my studies, but every time I open a book, drowsiness hits me in waves. I have tried various methods, tying my hair to the beam, pricking my thigh with needles, applying cooling oil and chili water to my temples -- none of it has worked. I have been defeated by drowsiness, and you know what happened next; I gave up on myself."

He believed in his judgment; that ugly boy was merely an ordinary person, even somewhat weaker than an average individual. It was just a few words spoken, yet beads of sweat appeared densely on his forehead, and his legs trembled incessantly while standing

As one of the top twenty assassins in the empire, the Raven possesses exceptional skills and a sharp gaze

So your health has always been poor

That is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body; if one were to pierce her carotid artery, that beautiful girl, still exuding the fragrance of virginity, would vanish without a trace

Before Li Mu Yang could rush over, the crow had already covered Li Mu Yang's head with the fruit tray held in its left hand.

Cui Xiaoxin's small face instantly turned pale, and she opened her mouth as if to say something

Cui Xiaoxin was also aware that her voice was a bit too loud, which might cause some unnecessary trouble for Li Mu Yang. With an apologetic expression, she said: "Li Mu Yang, I didn't mean to, I just feel that -- this kind of thing is really hard to accept"

"Absolutely true." Li Mu Yang nodded with utmost certainty

Li Mu Yang sat opposite Cui Xiao Xin, so when he saw the fruit knife in the servant's hand, his first reaction was to lunge at the assassin.

Where do heroes have a good ending? How easy is it to rescue a beauty?

His heart raced, and every hair on his body stood on end

He opened his mouth to call out, but no sound came forth.

Li Mu Yang, where is your answer

His heart was beating violently, and he was even worried that it might leap out of his chest

Li Mu Yang was also very afraid, terrified to the point of death

Li Mu Yang glanced at him and saw a handsome young man with a delicate appearance, who was not the same person who had brought the coffee earlier. He smiled and said, "Thank you"

Well, it is said that when I was just born, my whole body was covered in blood, and I almost didn't survive. Later, my parents invited a wandering healer from outside, the same old Taoist who taught my sister the "Body Breaking Technique." The old Taoist forced me to drink various herbal medicines every day, and it took more than ten years to maintain my body in this condition. However, there are many aftereffects; I cannot drink stimulating beverages because my heartbeat is very weak. I cannot eat stimulating foods, cannot engage in overly intense exercise, and I am unable to learn martial arts or the widely practiced "Five Animal Frolics" of the empire.

Apart from that imperial heiress, there was only a dark-skinned young man sitting opposite her

"Starting today, I will help you with your studies," Cui Xiaoxin said through clenched teeth. "Right here."

She is the objective of her journey to Jiangnan this time

The confident demeanor of this girl is mesmerizing

He wants to carve a cherry blossom on Cui Xiaoxin's snow-white and tender neck, and when the red blood seeps out, that cherry blossom will bloom beautifully.

Her reaction was remarkably swift, but ultimately, it was still a step too late compared to the library

It is understandable that no one would consider being struck by lightning a pleasant experience

That young man truly goes to great lengths to win the favor of girls

However, he still stretched out his arms and lunged towards the assassin

Because this matter is so extraordinary, even the calm and knowledgeable Cui Xiaoxin expressed such astonished and questioning remarks

The fruit knife cleanly and decisively pierced into the flesh.

The young waiter holding the fruit tray displayed a cruel smile on his face, as he thrust the sharp fruit knife towards Cui Xiaoxin's neck.

Escaping? That is indeed a good choice. However, such a thought had never even crossed his mind.

Creak

Danger

"No," Li Mu Yang shook his head. "Wasn't it you who ordered it?"

This feeling is truly wonderful

He originally had no intention of doing anything to Li Mu Yang, after all, he had only received a bounty for one person's head. In their line of work as assassins, there is no buy one get one free offer.

"Struck by lightning at birth?" Cui Xiaoxin exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise

Li Mu Yang waved his hand in refusal and said, "Cui Xiao Xin, I truly appreciate your kind intentions. However, I cannot burden you at this time -- Li Si Nian often thought about helping me with my studies, wanting to improve my academic performance. But like the books, she also failed."

Then I will leave it to you. Li Mu Yang said in a deep voice

In his prediction, this foolish fellow was probably so frightened that he became paralyzed and unable to move when he saw himself taking action. Unexpectedly, he was still able to rush over at this moment to play the role of a hero saving the beauty

The assassin had already been observing the situation here before making a move

It is not impossible; otherwise, how would you explain why he is so dark

"I do not believe it," Cui Xiaoxin said firmly. She was inherently a stubborn girl; once she set her mind on something, she would not easily give up. "I do not believe that there are insurmountable challenges in this world. I do not believe that there are fields that humanity cannot conquer. Starting today, I will help you with your studies here. We will begin with the basics—whatever you want to learn, I will teach you; whatever you do not understand, I will explain. Even if the time is short, it is still much better than giving up without doing anything at all."

I have thought about it. I think about it every day. But what can be done about it

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There are no better options, and he does not know if there are any other choices.

Is this matter true

"There is no 'but.'" Cui Xiaoxin interrupted Li Mu Yang's words and said, "Do not think that it will affect my studies. I am already prepared, and I will definitely attend West Wind University."