The 5th Red Tassel only desires to eliminate the wicked leader

Due to his frequent visits to the mountains in the past, he was very familiar with this mountainous area. Relying on his extraordinary eyesight, he tried to avoid places where armed personnel might be ambushed, making his way through the outskirts of the mountains to a distant peak. Through the thicket, he could see far into the valley embraced by the surrounding mountains. The location he chose was quite a distance from the encirclement of the police, even beyond the range of bullets. If it were not for his exceptional eyesight, he would not have been able to see what was happening in the valley.

The Constabulary has set up a massive trap this time, using Sun Wanlin as bait and Xiao Zhengrong as the hook, determined to capture the assassin Qingchen. This valley is the planned site for the Yingliu River Reservoir construction in Wuyou City, a project contracted by Sun Wanlin. After the murder notice from the assassin Qingchen appeared, the Constabulary instructed Sun Wanlin to remain at the construction site, where he would eat and live. Sun Wanlin is not allowed to leave until Qingchen makes an appearance.

Major Xiao: "That is a matter for your police department. I am currently just a naval officer and have not worked for the special operations department for many years. I came this time to witness the skills of the other party; such masters are rare in the world. What I promised you is merely to intercept him; the rest has nothing to do with me"

In Wuyou City today, it seems that only the assassin Qingchen could attract such a large crowd. Could it be that Sun Wanlin is here? Is the police department laying a trap to catch the assassin? With this thought, Bai Shaoliu felt a twinge of curiosity, along with a hint of concern for the assassin. Of course, he was even more worried about encountering danger himself. If the police department really took action, the bullets would fly indiscriminately, and although he could see the bodies, he would be unable to evade them. Thus, he quietly stepped back, leaving the area but not going far. If the police department really took action, the bullets would fly indiscriminately, and although he could see the bodies, he would be unable to evade them. Thus, he quietly stepped back, leaving the area but not going far.

The two individuals, both dressed in uniforms, one in a patrol officer's attire and the other in a naval uniform, were present. The one in military attire was a middle-aged lieutenant colonel in his thirties, with a very kind appearance; however, his expression was quite serious at that moment. Strangely, he was holding an object in his hand. It was a sheathed sword, the sheath adorned with python skin patterns, and the golden sword guard was engraved with the two characters "Tianxin" in seal script.

As Bai Shaoliu stood amidst the tall bushes, a situation arose in the valley. A beam of blue light shot from the forest outside the valley directly towards the construction site in the valley's center, followed by a deafening clash of metal that could be heard several kilometers away. The blue light blocked a swath of golden-purple radiance. What others saw was this scene, but what Bai Shaoliu perceived was something entirely different—a sword, its blade as clear as autumn water, flew out from the dense forest, striking the center of the valley several hundred meters away, colliding mid-air with a long spear that had been shot from the opposite dense forest.

Why does Xiao Zhengrong want to meet this assassin, Qingchen? Another reason is that he wishes to witness such a master. Others may not know, but Xiao Zhengrong is well aware that, in terms of martial arts, this assassin has reached a state of perfect extremity. No matter how much the flesh and blood are tempered, there will always be limits in speed, strength, and intensity; yet, these limits exceed the imagination of ordinary people. The assassin kills directly with cold weapons, which seems to indicate he is also a practitioner of martial arts. However, Xiao Zhengrong understands that for extraordinary individuals in this world, the best way to attain great power is not necessarily through martial arts; there are other paths of cultivation. If this assassin, Qingchen, is not merely a martial arts expert but also practices other sinister arts, then he is beyond the reach of the police department or even Xiao Zhengrong himself.

The inspector is asking the officer: "Major Xiao, are you really going to confront that assassin with just this sword? Not even a gun?"

Major Xiao: "I do not know, because I have never seen that person in action, I can only do my best"

Wuyou City is a coastal port city, built against the mountains by the sea, located at the northeastern end of Zhixu Country. The outskirts of the city are surrounded by many mountains, where the forests are lush and dense, and wildcats and pheasants can be seen moving about in the woods, with only winding paths traversing through the forest. Bai Shaoliu climbed up a small mountain with a backpack, and on the other side of this mountain lay a vast open valley, where two small rivers converged. On a hillside on the other side of the valley, two people were standing and conversing.

The long spear, with a thickness akin to that of a wine glass, emanated a dim purple-golden glow. It flew at such a speed that others could not perceive its shadow until it was struck by the sword and rebounded, revealing a flash of purplish-blue light. The sword and spear collided in mid-air, both being violently repelled by the immense force of the impact, and then they reappeared in the hands of two individuals. One of them was petite, dressed in black and masked, suddenly appearing to retract the two-zhang long spear, presumably the assassin Qingchen. The other person, clad in a naval uniform, retrieved the sword in mid-air, revealing himself to be Major Xiao.

Bai Shaoliu discovered armed personnel from the patrol department, these individuals were heavily armed and dressed in camouflage uniforms. Why did these people not notice Bai Shaoliu? It was because he was at a considerable distance, and he was able to detect the ambush due to his remarkably keen eyesight. Bai Shaoliu was startled to find armed personnel on the mountain; these individuals were not like the disorganized rabble of the underworld. Just by observing their silent and motionless camouflage, one could tell they had undergone professional training. Why were such bizarre events occurring on this mountain? Bai Shaoliu instinctively thought of the assassin Qing Chen.

Major Xiao shook his head: "Whether Sun Wanlin is guilty or deserves to die is the responsibility of your police department. Since I am here, I naturally cannot allow him to kill in front of me. The moment I see him, I will take action; there is no need for you to arrange anything for me!" This statement was made with absolute certainty.

The geographical conditions of this place are quite unique, surrounded by mountains, with a vast valley in the center, making it a natural ambush site. The police department has mobilized a large number of armed personnel to encircle this valley from the surrounding mountains, including not only snipers but also heavy anti-equipment weapons and small mortars. If a target appears in the valley, unless he is a deity, there is no way he can escape. As for the life or death of Sun Wanlin, that is not the primary concern.

It turned out that Qingchen had not appeared for more than three months, yet the police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation did not relax for a moment. After analyzing various action plans, they made multiple preparations, one of which was to invite a martial arts expert to deal with Qingchen. The weapon used by Qingchen was a 2-meter-long red tassel spear, akin to a legendary martial arts master, and it was worth trying to use a similar expert against him. But where could such a person be found? As it happened, they indeed found one in the military intelligence department's archives. This individual, surnamed Xiao, was a naval commander serving at the naval base in Wuyou City.

Therefore, the relevant parties found Xiao Zhengrong this time, persuading him to participate in the large-scale operation of the patrol department. The most difficult aspect of Qingchen is that he comes and goes without a trace, but as long as he takes action to kill, he will inevitably leave a trail. Once he appears, Xiao Zhengrong will go after him, at least to ensure he is captured. Initially, Xiao Zhengrong did not want to get involved in this matter, but he came after being implored.

Inspector: "A strict order has been issued from above; this time we must capture the killer, Qing Chen."

Bai Shaoliu, unaware of the bathtub-style ambush set by the patrol office, happened to be walking on a mountain at the edge of a valley that day. He had visited this mountain many times before, taking a little-known path. When he reached a small mound halfway up the mountain, he suddenly noticed someone in the distance at a high point! Upon closer inspection, he realized there was not just one person, but several, all armed with weapons

Major Xiao, whose full name is Xiao Zhengrong, hails from a family renowned in both medicine and martial arts. His grandfather was a battle hero and a well-known martial arts master in the Kingdom of Zhixu. His martial skills are inherited from this family tradition. In his youth, the intelligence department and military of the Kingdom of Zhixu conducted a nationwide search for young individuals with extraordinary abilities, providing them with specialized training and establishing a special operations organization. This organization was later disbanded for various reasons, but the records were retained. According to the records, Xiao Zhengrong was a martial arts prodigy from a young age; when it comes to combat, almost no one could last more than a few exchanges with him, and his skills have reached an unimaginable level.

Inspector: "Major Xiao hails from a family renowned for martial arts, possessing extraordinary skills that astonish the world. It has been quite a challenge to invite you here, and I sincerely hope you will ensure that Qing Chen is captured... I suggest that you take action after he successfully carries out the assassination, as that will be the moment when he is least vigilant."

Bai Shaoliu saw clearly. The appearance of the assassin Qingchen gave him an initial impression of extraordinary shock. This mysterious killer, who made everyone change color at the mention of her name, was not a burly man, but rather a delicate woman! Although her face was obscured by a veil, her black fitted attire could not conceal her graceful and slender figure, clearly indicating that she was a young woman. In her hand, she wielded a purple-gold spear with a red tassel, which appeared extremely heavy, yet in her grasp, it danced into a blur of shadows, with the spearheads piercing directly at Colonel Xiao in front of her. Although her face was obscured by a veil, her black fitted attire could not conceal her graceful and slender figure, clearly indicating that she was a young woman. In her hand, she wielded a purple-gold spear with a red tassel, which appeared extremely heavy, yet in her grasp, it danced into a blur of shadows, with the spearheads piercing directly at Colonel Xiao in front of her.

The next day was the weekend, and there was no overtime work. Bai Shaoliu had two thousand yuan in gray income in his pocket. Finally, he had some money and some time, so he planned to go out for a stroll. Having lived in the city for a long time, he had not breathed the fresh air of the countryside for quite a while. He intended to go hiking in the mountains, an activity that was both economical and healthy. The mountain he wanted to climb was not far from his residence. To save on rent, Bai Shaoliu rented a house in the suburbs.

Inspector: "Do you have confidence?"

Sun Wanlin had no choice but to cooperate with the police. Whether he wanted to escape from Qing Chen or seek a reduction in his sentence from the police in the future, he had no options left. Living in the workers' shed, Sun Wanlin had been living in constant fear these past few days. He had no bodyguards by his side, but as soon as he stepped out of the construction site, someone would appear to force him back. The entire reservoir construction site was merely conducting symbolic geological surveys, all in anticipation of Qing Chen's arrival. Living in the workers' shed, Sun Wanlin had been living in constant fear these past few days. He had no bodyguards by his side, but as soon as he stepped out of the construction site, someone would appear to force him back. The entire reservoir construction site was merely conducting symbolic geological surveys, all in anticipation of Qing Chen's arrival.

The appearance of these two individuals was but a fleeting moment; before anyone could take a second look, they transformed into a swirling mass of shadows, entangled with one another, battling above the central rooftop of the construction site, making it impossible to distinguish one from the other. The armed personnel hidden in the surrounding mountains could not discern their targets, and even with binoculars, they were unable to clearly see the figures engaged in combat, except for Bai Shaoliu, who was further away.

Major Xiao rested his hand on the sword sheath and replied: "This sword is called the Tianxin Sword, which I specifically borrowed from a friend with the surname Feng. It is an ancient sword passed down through generations, having claimed countless lives on the battlefield for hundreds of years... I have heard that the assassin Qingchen wields a red tassel spear measuring one zhang and two chi. He uses a spear while I use a sword; what is there to be concerned about?"