The old village chief was quite satisfied to see that Lu Fan’s aura could be concealed invisibly, saying, "You have now cultivated the Art of Killing to perfection. Even a King-level assassin might not be able to discern that you are not from the Assassin Dynasty!"
"Then can we set off now?"
Lu Fan asked expectantly, "With the current Art of Returning to the West, there's no need to worry about anything else!"
"Actually, finding the killer won't be that simple!"
The old village chief stated directly, "Even the branch of the Assassin Dynasty has countless assassins!"
"Then is there any other way?"
Lu Fan asked with slight surprise, "As long as I can find the real killer, no matter the cost!"
"Unless you can see the Assassin Jade Butterfly, you will never know who carried out this assassination!" the old village chief said frankly. "At Lion Peak, only the trusted subordinates of the sect leader can see the Assassin Jade Butterfly!"
"As long as there's a chance, I won't give up!"
Lu Fan nodded solemnly. Since the Assassin Jade Butterfly could reveal this, how could he easily give up?
After a journey, the old village chief paused slightly and looked ahead.
Directly in front of them stood a massive mountain peak, its summit reaching into the clouds, appearing to block out the sky.
"Is this Lion Peak ahead?"
Lu Fan exclaimed in surprise, "It's so majestic!"
"How could a place chosen by the Assassin Dynasty be ordinary!"
The old village chief stated, "Lion Peak is rich in spiritual energy but filled with poisonous mist, which deters most people from venturing in. It is the most suitable place to be chosen as a base!"
"They chose such a hidden location, perhaps they fear other forces knowing!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly.
"The Assassin Dynasty deals in assassination. Countless forces harbor deep hatred for them. How could they be careless!" the old village chief said frankly.
As they conversed, they gradually approached Lion Peak. Just as Lu Fan was about to enter, the old village chief stopped him, "Don't be rash. To enter Lion Peak, you must possess an assassin token!"
"Assassin token?"
Lu Fan was somewhat suspicious and very surprised by this.
"The assassin token is the symbol of an assassin from the Assassin Dynasty, and also a symbol of identity!"
The old village chief explained, "When an assassin comes out, we can snatch their token and then impersonate them!"
"That's a good idea!"
Lu Fan nodded, but he was still a little unsure, "Won't this impersonation be discovered?"
"In the Assassin Dynasty, as long as you understand the Art of Returning to the West, you won't be suspected!"
The old village chief stated, "Moreover, assassins generally don't know each other!"
With the old village chief's reassurance, Lu Fan finally felt at ease. After all, if they entered Lion Peak and something went wrong, they wouldn't be able to get out.
After waiting outside Lion Peak for a moment, Lu Fan saw a figure in black sprinting out, moving at an extremely high speed, seemingly on a mission.
Lu Fan instantly moved, unleashing the Art of Returning to the West, eager to test its prowess.
At the same time, the black-clothed man sensed Lu Fan and frowned slightly. Assassins of the Assassin Dynasty were usually dressed in black, and Lu Fan was not. This made him somewhat surprised.
Just as he was about to speak, Lu Fan struck with Blood Sealed Throat, swiftly subduing and killing the black-clothed man.
"Such swift technique!"
The old village chief smiled, "You have a boundless future, young man."
"He was just a Half-Saint!" Lu Fan shrugged, "It was convenient to deal with him."
"Even so, you are also just a Half-Saint!" the old village chief chuckled faintly.
Lu Fan said nothing further, directly changing into the black-clothed man's attire and taking his token. This token was the Heavenly Venerate Token of the Assassin Dynasty, representing a Spirit Venerate level assassin.
At the same time, another figure emerged from within Lion Peak. The old village chief did not hesitate and dealt with him, also donning black clothing.
"You were once part of the Assassin Dynasty. Do you also need to impersonate someone?" Lu Fan asked, puzzled.
"I have long since left the Assassin Dynasty. The past is the past!"
The old village chief shook his head, "However, we have now successfully acquired identities. We must be extra cautious once we enter Lion Peak."
"Don't worry, there will be no problem!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and glanced at the name on the token. This assassin was named Haotian, which was likely his name. Lu Fan would naturally use the name Haotian when entering the Assassin Dynasty.
"I still have a mission on me. Returning to Lion Peak now might arouse suspicion!"
The old village chief stated, "It seems I must complete the assassination mission before I can return to Lion Peak!" Su Dan Novel Network
"My mission is different from yours. We will rendezvous here after completion!"
Lu Fan said, "Don't go back on your word then, old man!"
"My granddaughter is in your hands, so how could I go back on my word," the old village chief waved his hand. "After completing the mission, we will meet here, and then I will take you to Lion Peak!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, placing great importance on this. Although he knew there was a branch of the Assassin Dynasty within Lion Peak, he was unaware of many things and naturally needed assistance.
After the old village chief departed, Lu Fan examined the assassin mission. Haotian's mission this time was to kill the Old Ancestor of the Liu family, a peak Half-Saint expert who was quite renowned in Liu City.
As for the origin of this mission, Lu Fan had no idea, nor did he care.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at Liu City. The city was adorned with lanterns and decorations, seemingly celebrating a joyous occasion, with sounds of gongs and drums filling the air.
"Make way, make way! My ancestor is getting married today. You can't block the road!"
A man arrogantly declared, driving a carriage towards the Liu family. The carriage was laden with numerous gifts. The Liu family's Old Ancestor's wedding was a joyous event, and the Liu family servants were naturally quite proud.
"Liu family's Old Ancestor is getting married?"
Lu Fan glanced, feeling somewhat bewildered. To be the Old Ancestor of the Liu family, he must be quite old. At this age, getting married, he wondered which young girl he was harming.
Lu Fan initially felt some sympathy, as assassinating the Old Ancestor of the Liu family seemed somewhat unjustified. He had no enmity with him, but now it seemed quite necessary.
However, Lu Fan did not rush to act. It was not yet time. Acting too recklessly in broad daylight would not be ideal.
After all, his current identity was Haotian, a Spirit Venerate level assassin. If he were too ostentatious, it would attract unwanted attention, and exposing his identity would be a loss.
He entered a tavern, ordered some wine and food, and began to drink slowly, appearing quite at ease.