Chapter 08: Blood Splattered Between the Eyebrows, A Place of Unexpected Terror

Upon thinking of this, Yun Fan Hai could not help but shiver

But now, in the face of melancholy, he has become a "anyone" who is only willing to "devote his own body"; this, for him, is actually more difficult to accept than encountering any assassination danger.

Alas, I did not expect that, thinking that the God of Light and Hero would be revered by all, able to navigate both light and dark, yet not everyone appreciates him

Looking at the scene before him, Yun Fan suddenly felt a chill in his heart

Seeing the live captives being tied up, Yu Chou returned without any regrets, for he had long been aware of the actions of these people and their origins in the heart of the Grand Commander of the Divine Heroic Guard.

I originally thought that as long as you played the role of a puppet, just putting on a show in front of the stage would suffice. I forgot that there is also a reckless and passionate faction of the Alliance. There is no other way, I must—

Therefore, do not be misled by the fact that within the vast Donghua Kingdom, Yun Fan Hai is merely an inconspicuous and somewhat eccentric leader of a small bandit group; however, within his heart lies a pride and dignity that surpasses that of ordinary people—he is a person needed by more than five hundred individuals

When experts engage in a contest, a single strike may miss its target, and seeking to remedy the situation is fraught with difficulties

Yun Fan Hai made an effort to recall, and then thought of a pair of slender eyes resembling those of a cat demon, shimmering with a ghostly light behind a black veil

Do you want to pursue? A warrior seeks guidance on the path of melancholy.

Ah, forget about all that, who cares about the nonsense between the True Divine Hero and the Blood Alliance? The most important thing is, I never expected that taking on this job would come with life-threatening risks

No need. The guardian hero is of utmost importance.

Moreover, the impoverished individuals on Feiyun Mountain, who rely on his support for their livelihood, seem to represent his spiritual homeland

Upon thinking of this, he was momentarily taken aback, and suddenly burst into laughter, saying to himself: "Ah, the clouds have turned into the sea, you still think you are truly the divine hero appointed by the court? Have you forgotten who you are so quickly?"

By this time, he had long since returned from his melancholy and had come to know who these people were

On this night, troubled and unable to sleep, the clouds and waves reflect the rising tides of my thoughts

After a night of contemplation, Yun Fan Hai has come up with an idea. After all, it is not only a matter of life and death, but also the torment of his own spirit; there is no reason not to negotiate for more with the authorities.

"No. " With a heavy heart, he said, "Let’s not say too much, just come with me for now."

"Yu, Manager Yu? What is wrong with you..." As Yun Fan Hai spoke, his upper and lower jaws clattered incessantly, as if he had seen a ghost

The next day, when the training was about to begin again, Yun Fanhai pulled Yu Chou aside and said directly: "Lord Yu, there is something I need to tell you. When you asked me to take on this task, you did not mention that there would be so many dangers."

In the eyes of the melancholic, the young man is merely a symbol of flesh, yet deep down, he possesses his own pride and dignity

It must be said that amidst these dull sounds, one or two cries of agony truly emerged, leaving one to wonder whether they were merely feigning death moments ago or if the poison had not yet fully taken effect.

In the dim shadows, he seemed to see some bizarre shapes lurking in the darkness, silently crouching in the stillness.

Seeing this, the female assassin wanted to leap forward and continue the pursuit, but she was caught off guard by the renowned black frost dark iron claws, which came sweeping in with a terrifying howling sound

It is understandable from his perspective to think this way; however, for Yun Fan Hai, it is quite displeasing.

Thus, Yun Fan Hai's fortune lies here; he had just been fiercely battling, and his sword was still in full swing, its edge still carrying the momentum. At that moment, when the female assassin suddenly lunged forward, launching her silver chain and hooked spear from her sleeve, his steel sword fortuitously struck right in the middle of the silver chain.

You see, last night, I merely went out for a stroll, intending to buy some late-night snacks, and I nearly ended up meeting the King of Hell

Previously, the change occurred suddenly, leaving him no time to think deeply. Now, lying in bed and gazing at the bright moonlight outside the window, his thoughts became exceptionally clear

Thus, in the dark of night, he could not help but exclaim: "Wuhan Yue, Blood Alliance, my goodness, they actually dare to attempt to assassinate the God of Light, they are far bolder than those bandit leaders in our mountain area!"

I must also express my gratitude for this unintentional sword strike; had it not intervened, Yun Fan Hai would surely have been struck in the head by the sharp hooked spear, resulting in a catastrophic outcome.

What kind of gaze is that

Upon seeing this, Yu Chou could no longer wait for Yun Fan Hai to respond, and with immense tension, raised his hand to wipe across Yun Fan Hai's brow with his sleeve.

Seeing that there was nothing wrong, Yu Chou let out a sigh of relief this time

What is going on? Where is this? Yun Fan Hai felt a bit flustered and quickly looked around, only to find that there were only a few flickering candle lights on the walls, while most areas were quite dim.

"There is no need to say more, I understand," Yu Chou interrupted him with a raised hand, speaking sincerely, "It was my lack of consideration."

"Are you going to give me a raise?" Yun Fan Hai asked with great hope.

To their astonishment, when they lifted the black veils with their swords, they found that the individuals had already rolled their eyes back, with blood flowing from the corners of their mouths, clearly having committed suicide by poison.

At that moment, Yun felt a wave of cold air rush towards him, instinctively closing his eyes and letting out a startled "Ah!" as he quickly retreated backwards

The dark light shot forth rapidly, and the female assassin once again displayed an astonishing posture; she tilted her head back, and in an instant, the back of her head had actually reached her heels, effectively making her upper body seem to vanish entirely, causing the whistling dark iron claw to strike nothing but air.

As soon as the feeling of regret arose in my heart, I saw that the female assassin indeed twisted her waist sharply, evading my seemingly certain strike

In the midst of torment, the melancholic Gui, standing four to five steps in front of him, suddenly turned around

At that moment, he vividly recalled that just as the terrifying female assassin suddenly fled, even in such an urgent situation, her eyes, peering through the black veil that covered her face, remained fixed on him.

Only after this wipe did he realize that the long streak of blood was essentially just a stain; the actual wound was less than an inch long, merely a shallow cut.

Indeed, the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and how can one find a truly perfect opportunity for battle? She has merely made some compromises, having first passed the hurdle of melancholy; as for whether the clouds are rolling and the sea is in the optimal state for attack, it becomes quite difficult to balance that.

"No, we need to think of a way." Looking at the lights outside the alley, Yu Chou Guixin thought, "How difficult it is to find someone so similar to the Wind God Hero? Moreover, he now represents the Light God Hero, which is the focus of the entire nation, truly a 'white jade pillar supporting the sky, a purple gold beam spanning the sea.' If he were to be injured or even lose his life, it would be a major incident!"

"Don't make a fuss," Yu Chou said in a lowered voice, "You must not take this lightly; you must take good care of your health. Just now, I thought you had sustained a serious injury to your face; you have no idea how much it pained me!"

Upon contemplating this, a sudden chill filled my heart with melancholy

Once her melancholy was momentarily distracted, she immediately and decisively launched an attack towards the "God of Light and Heroic Knight" in her mind

The female assassin's attack this time was clearly premeditated

Upon seeing her flee from a distance, the black-clad individuals who had just fought desperately all whistled and followed the woman as they ran away

It is! The divine knights and warriors received their orders, and in the blink of an eye, the sound of swords piercing flesh echoed through the alley.

In fact, as soon as the move was made, Yu Chou Gui immediately regretted it

She first feigned weakness with her companions, providing cover as she quietly approached Yun Fan Hai amidst the battle.

By this time, he was very clear that although the female assassin had said nothing, her cat-like eyes seemed to be speaking: "I will return. Our people will not have died in vain. Sooner or later, we will take your life!"

I, the Cloud-Dragon Yun Fan Hai, have unexpectedly become a person who "sells my body but not my art"? In the moonlight of Donghua City, under the water-like night, Yun Fan Hai laughed at himself.

You also know that I have always been honest and kind-hearted, how could I have such a deadly enemy? It is clear that this is aimed at the person impersonating me.

To emerge untainted from the mud, to mingle among the bandits and outlaws, yet still uphold ancestral teachings, punish the strong and support the weak, and to be a righteous outlaw, undoubtedly demonstrates Yun Fan Hai's steadfast commitment to principles, surpassing that of the majority of people in the world

Seeing this, Yun Fan Hai could only swallow back the words that had risen to his lips, which were meant to take advantage of the situation, and he followed behind in a disgruntled manner as they both left the room together

What is even more alarming is that after entering this eerie place, the melancholic one fell silent, merely looking around without knowing what to observe

In retrospect, this Chief Steward Yu is certainly not inclined towards the affections of men, but rather is excessively concerned about whether he has disfigured himself.

At this moment, in the alley battlefield, there lay six or seven injured assassins; naturally, the heroic warriors of the Divine Guard rushed forward, surrounding these individuals to bind them and take them back for interrogation

Although the female assassin was silent at that time, Yun Fan Hai, upon recalling her gaze, suddenly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, remaining in a daze on the bed for a long while before regaining his senses

Seeing this, Yun Fan Hai thought with some fear: "Should I still bring up the matter of asking for a raise?"

Yun Fan Hai has now understood that for this Chief Steward Yu, everything else is negotiable, but it is imperative to protect his own physical body; otherwise, it would jeopardize his grand plan of impersonating the divine hero.

Struck by his sword, the hook-spearhead could no longer follow its original trajectory. Midway, it changed from a direct thrust to a sweeping motion, sweeping across the brow of the turbulent clouds and waves.

Then, feeling melancholic, she saw the wounds on her face and hurriedly used her sleeve to wipe away the bloodstains, afterwards expressing words of "heartache"

Thus, this journey, with its twists and turns, left one unaware of where it had gone, only knowing that after following the path of melancholy and stepping through a door, the surroundings suddenly became eerie and dim.

When the melancholy retracts its iron claws and attempts to strike back, the female assassin has already vanished like a swimming fish.

The Blood Alliance, I have heard of it before; my impression is that it was a group of righteous warriors resisting the imperial court. Why is it tonight...

The area of the Divine Hero Manor is actually quite vast. In just the past seven or eight days, how could one possibly discern the layout amidst the tumult? Especially since, on many occasions, he has been following either Yu Chougui or Guan Shanming, which has fostered a sense of dependency, making it even harder to remember the way.

No matter how prosperous it may seem at present, you must always remember that everything is illusory. Ultimately, you are merely a bandit who refuses to submit to the rule of the king. Only Feiyun Mountain and the five hundred brothers and sisters of Feiyun Mountain are your true homeland and kin

Uh... I don't know why, but as Yun Fan Hai looked at the sorrowful and genuine expression, he suddenly felt a chill. At that moment, he suddenly missed Fei Yun Mountain very much

That's all! I actually forgot, this woman has a strange posture, almost capable of folding in half

While speaking, without waiting for the clouds to turn and the seas to respond, he had already turned around and walked straight out the door

At this moment, lanterns and torches had been lit all around, illuminating the secluded alley as bright as day; under the dazzling lights, when the melancholy inquiry was made, one could already see a bloodstain running from the forehead through the center of the brows, extending straight down the cheek, nearly two inches long, and the color of the blood was bright, extremely chilling.

He is caught in a dilemma between giving up and the substantial rewards, feeling anxious about gains and losses, and thinking a great deal about it

If one were not looking at this place, it would seem to be a large house, and one might doubt whether they have stepped into a graveyard amidst the clouds and waves. However, even if it is not a graveyard, this house resembles a mourning hall

He felt strange, with a tumult of emotions rising and falling in his heart.

At this thought, his emotions became unprecedentedly conflicted

Originally, having spent these days together, Yun Fan Hai was quite familiar with Yu Chou Gui; however, unexpectedly, when he turned around, Yun Fan Hai took one look and was instantly startled, jumping up!

However, at this moment, what he was most concerned about was not these matters. After issuing the command for the finishing blow, he hurriedly rushed to Yun Fan Hai's side and, in a tone that was completely opposite to the cold demeanor he had just displayed, anxiously asked: "My Lord, are you alright?"

Moreover, he thought of another matter, which made him even more displeased

Seeing this, the divine knights exchanged glances, feeling somewhat disheartened. At that moment, a voice, cold and filled with melancholy, rang out: "Give each of them a cut to the throat, and then another stab, to prevent them from feigning death"

Originally, filled with a fervent desire to make a fortune, on this night, bathed in the cool moonlight, our chief of Feiyun Mountain, however, tossed and turned on the splendid bed, unable to sleep for a long time

Seeing his concern, Yun Fan Hai was also very touched and quickly said in a low voice: "Lord Yu, it's nothing, this little injury is nothing to worry about. There's no need to make a fuss."