Seeing no one respond, Lu Fan couldn't help but frown. He had come to Cangying Valley this time to check the mission scroll, but it seemed he had been too abrupt.
"Since you are the leader of the Lion Peak branch, please come in for a talk!"
A hoarse voice echoed, shaking the valley. Many assassins also cast glances, their eyes filled with envy.
Lu Fan, being so young, was already a leader of the Assassin Dynasty and had gained considerable fame in the Eastern Region. Compared to them, he was far superior.
Upon entering the valley, Lu Fan saw an old man leaning on a cane approach him. "I have long heard of Haotian's name, and meeting you today, you truly live up to your reputation!"
"Thank you, Valley Master, for your praise!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly. "Actually, I came today with a request. I wonder if you are willing to help!"
"The branches of the Assassin Dynasty are united. Although we are not under the same leader, we are ultimately under the Assassin Dynasty's banner!"
The Cangying Branch Leader spoke directly. "Whatever it is, you may speak freely!"
"I wish to see the mission scroll of the Cangying branch!"
Lu Fan stated directly. "A friend of mine once died from the Gui Xi technique. I suspect it was the work of an assassin from the Assassin Dynasty. That is why I have come today!"
"So that's how it is!"
The Cangying Branch Leader frowned, seeming to have reservations about the matter.
"What, is there any difficulty, Branch Leader?"
Lu Fan looked at the Cangyun Branch Leader with slight surprise.
"According to the rules of the Assassin Dynasty, only branch leaders are allowed to view the mission scrolls!"
The Cangying Branch Leader spoke directly. "More importantly, this matter is not trivial. From what you said earlier, it seems you want to find that assassin. If it was indeed that person, do you intend to capture him?"
"Indeed."
Lu Fan did not shy away, his gaze serious.
"Assassins have no emotions with anyone. They take on missions. The reason your friend died is that he must have offended someone, and his name was put on the Assassin's kill list!"
The Cangying Branch Leader spoke frankly. "I appreciate you, which is why I'm telling you all this. But if you insist on seeing the mission scroll, then it is absolutely not allowed!"
"Are you afraid I will act against someone from the Cangying branch?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes meaningfully. He hadn't expected the Cangying Branch Leader to be so stubborn.
"Regardless, I will not tell you easily!"
The Cangying Branch Leader stated directly. "You should leave now!"
"What if I must see the mission scroll today?"
Lu Fan's tone instantly turned sharp. He had done all this with the goal of finding the murderer and giving an explanation to the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu. If he couldn't achieve this, wouldn't he be breaking his promise?
"What, do you intend to make a move here?"
The Cangying Branch Leader's expression turned cold, carrying a killing intent. Lu Fan's words had already touched his bottom line.
"If I cannot find the murderer, I will never give up!"
Lu Fan stated directly. "I hope the Branch Leader can understand!"
"Jian Bei did not choose the wrong person when he passed the position of Branch Leader to you!"
The Cangying Branch Leader said softly. "You have more courage than him. You dare to trespass into my Cangying branch alone. Who gave you such courage!"
Sensing the overwhelming killing intent, the disciples nearby were slightly startled. They instinctively retreated, their expressions filled with panic.
They had never seen their Branch Leader so enraged, which stirred something within them.
"Since the Branch Leader is unwilling, then let's do it!"
Lu Fan said calmly. "Some things may indeed not be clearly explained!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Fan leaped into the air, ready to summon the Divine Emperor Cauldron at any moment.
The Valley Master of Cangying was a Saint King. With his current strength, he was naturally no match.
Seeing Lu Fan's stance, Cangying's face instantly darkened. If it were just Lu Fan, he would not have taken him seriously.
However, after the battle at Lion Peak, it was rumored that Lu Fan controlled a peerless divine weapon, causing even the Holy Lands to retreat. If he were to make a move today, it might not be a good outcome.
"I do not wish to be an enemy of the Cangying Branch Leader, but this matter is of great importance, and I will never give up!" Lu Fan stated directly.
"Fine, fine!"
The Cangying Branch Leader sighed. "You have a peerless divine weapon, and if I were to forcefully attack today, I might not be able to do anything to you!"
"So, the Branch Leader agrees?" Lu Fan's expression brightened.
The Cangying Branch Leader said no more and directly threw the mission scroll to Lu Fan. If he had the confidence, he would not have compromised so easily.
Seeing this scene, the disciples were also somewhat shocked. The dignified Cangying Branch Leader was actually intimidated by Lu Fan, which was quite unbelievable.
Lu Fan took the mission scroll and carefully examined it. Only then did he shake his head slightly, his expression filled with emotion. When he saw Chen Xian'er's name, he instantly became enraged.
"Wuji Divine Sect?"
"Since the sponsor is the Wuji Divine Sect, then go find the Wuji Divine Sect!"
The Cangying Branch Leader stated, while also carefully examining the list of assassins who killed Chen Xian'er. He discovered that this assassin had already died in another mission.
Seeing this, the Cangying Branch Leader felt relieved.
If this person were still alive, Lu Fan would surely have killed him. As the leader of the Cangying branch, if an assassin were killed in Cangying Valley, how could he maintain his face?
"Old man, thank you!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists. "I will definitely visit you to express my gratitude for this favor one day!"
After speaking, Lu Fan turned and left, feeling excited. He had already found the murderer and would not let them off easily.
Meanwhile, the Cangying Branch Leader shook his head helplessly and said nothing more.
There were some matters they could not interfere with, just as the Xuan Guang Holy Land had acted against Lion Peak, and Cangying Valley had never offered any rescue.
Concurrently, the Eastern Region was thrown into chaos, causing quite a stir. The Assassin Dynasty's frenzied retaliation struck fear into the Xuan Guang Holy Land.
In just one night, thousands of outstanding disciples of the Xuan Guang Holy Land were ambushed and killed outside. Although the Holy Land dispatched dozens of Grand Elders, they could not stop the Assassin Dynasty's interception.
Although many Assassin Saints of the Assassin Dynasty also perished, they were like moths to a flame, and no one could resist them.
At this moment, everyone was in a panic, especially the other Holy Lands, who feared provoking these reckless individuals.
As the saying goes, the proud fear the fierce, and the fierce fear the reckless. The people of the Assassin Dynasty were just like that, disregarding any cost.
In fact, such an event had occurred in ancient times. The Holy Land that had offended the Assassin Dynasty at that time was long gone.
Outside the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, Lu Fan observed for a moment before stepping inside. Now that he had found the murderer, he naturally had to explain the matter.
Inside the Eighteen Gates of Kyushu, Xu Fei was recounting the events outside to everyone, his heart filled with excitement. The Assassin Dynasty's sharp counterattack was being eagerly discussed.