Clang!

　　The blades of 9527's two long sabers shattered the moment they clashed with the Green Dragon Crescent Blade.

　　Amplified by the Skeleton King's Ring, Qiao Yu's strike power had broken through 500!

　　Such a terrifying blow was beyond 9527’s ability to withstand; after all, assassins prioritized agility and their defense was not particularly strong.

　　After cleaving through 9527’s sabers, the Green Dragon Crescent Blade slammed directly into 9527's shoulder!

　　"Pfft!"

　　9527 coughed up a mouthful of blood, his life points plummeting rapidly.

　　"Stop!"

　　7438 could no longer stand by and watch. He charged towards the two of them, his speed surpassing even 9527’s.

　　He grabbed 9527, intending to escape. 7438’s plan was simple: with a weapon as unwieldy as the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, Qiao Yu wouldn't be able to launch a second strike in short order.

　　But Qiao Yu was never one to back down. He never allowed himself to be taken advantage of.

　　Smack!

　　Qiao Yu swung his arm in a wide arc, delivering a resounding slap to 9527’s face with such force that it knocked several teeth loose.

　　Seeing 9527's shattered scapula and a face swollen into a pig's head, 7438's expression turned ugly.

　　"Friend, you’ve gone too far!"

　　"Oh? You break into my house in the middle of the night, and you blame me for going too far?" Qiao Yu didn't mince words.

　　He knew these two men were no pushovers. If he showed any weakness, he would be met with a storm of retaliation.

　　9527’s eyes were now filled with terror as he looked at Qiao Yu. If his companion hadn't intervened in time, Qiao Yu’s blow would have cleaved him in two.

　　"Who are you people? If you can't explain yourselves, you won't be leaving here today!"

　　Qiao Yu slammed his blade into the ground, instantly creating a spiderweb of cracks. He needed to know who was trying to harm him.

　　The terrifying destructive force caused 7438’s Adam’s apple to bob nervously. No wonder 9527 couldn't withstand him.

　　He now understood that he and 9527 had indeed targeted the wrong person.

　　The man wielding the great blade didn't look like a mage at all. What kind of mage could slap an assassin’s teeth out with one blow?

　　"Friend Ma Fei, we meant no harm. We came here looking for someone named Qiao Yu. We sincerely apologize for mistaking you."

　　7438 apologized to Qiao Yu.

　　"I suggest we end this matter here. Otherwise..."

　　7438 didn't continue, instead projecting his attribute panel for Qiao Yu to see.

　　It was a blatant warning!

　　"Name: 7438

　　Realm: Early Stage (lv18)

　　Strength: 105

　　Defense: 30

　　Agility: 195

　　Spirit: 5

　　Intelligence: 25"

　　7438 didn't know Qiao Yu's attributes, but he was confident Qiao Yu couldn't be too strong.

　　Otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken so many hits from 9527 earlier.

　　"Oh? Would you like to test who dies first?" Qiao Yu said expressionlessly.

　　"Do you know why I'm called 7438? Because my strength only ranks at number seven thousand four hundred and thirty-eight in the organization."

　　7438 licked his scarlet lips.

　　"Friend, I simply don't want to create unnecessary trouble. But if you think you're strong, I don't mind playing along!"

　　Organization!

　　That word instantly put Qiao Yu on guard. There was only one organization he knew... Bai Ze!

　　"Aha, ah ha ha ha!"

　　Qiao Yu performed a Sichuan opera face change, bursting into laughter.

　　"Don't be nervous. No discord, no concord. I was just playing a little joke on you two."

　　"Since it was a misunderstanding, then I wish you two good luck in finding that brat named Qiao Yu! If there’s anything I, Ma Fei, can help with, don’t hesitate to ask!"

　　Qiao Yu said fiercely.

　　"No need, we'll take our leave."

　　7438 didn't want to waste words with Qiao Yu. He needed to get 9527 medical attention quickly, or he might bleed to death.

　　"Goodbye, and good riddance!"

　　After the two left, Qiao Yu couldn't fall back asleep.

　　"Bai Ze..."

　　Qiao Yu's expression turned grim. An level 18 assassin only ranked in the seven thousand range within Bai Ze.

　　What kind of place was this Bai Ze? Why couldn't any information about Bai Ze be found on the dark web?

　　Looking at his home with a sense of longing, Qiao Yu understood that he couldn't stay here any longer.

　　His identity would be exposed sooner or later. With his current strength, he stood no chance against a mysterious behemoth like Bai Ze.

　　His only option now was to take the college entrance exam and head to Kyoto University as quickly as possible.

　　He believed that even an organization like Bai Ze wouldn't dare to attack examinees during the gaokao (college entrance exam); that would be an act against the entire world.

　　As for Kyoto University...

　　If Qiao Yu remembered correctly, the principal, Ji Pingyang, was the number one sword cultivator in the dark world, known as the Pingyang Sword God.

　　If Kyoto University wasn't safe, then nowhere in the world was.

　　On the other side, 7438 carried 9527 back towards their base, grumbling as he went.

　　"I'm telling you, why don't you listen to me? I told you we had the wrong person! That kid warned us to leave, and you still didn't listen!"

　　9527's face was flushed red. If he hadn't lost a mouthful of teeth, he would have argued with 7438.

　　I was the one saying those things, okay?

　　7438 skillfully entered a small alley.

　　After several turns, he slipped through a small door.

　　After a long, dark corridor, the scene suddenly brightened.

　　"Master!"

　　7438 knelt directly before a tall man with his back turned, his face filled with reverence.

　　The man turned around, his expression turning cold as he saw 9527's swollen face and bloodied shoulder.

　　"What happened?"

　　"Master, we targeted the wrong person. He was very strong and injured 9527."

　　"So, the cause of Xun Dong's death hasn't been investigated?" The man's voice grew colder.

　　"N-no..." 7438's body trembled uncontrollably.

　　"Useless!"

　　The enraged man kicked 7438 to the ground.

　　"Master, I'm sorry! I know I was wrong, Master!"

　　7438 quickly scrambled back, holding the man's foot and apologizing repeatedly, as if the man's foot was a priceless treasure.

　　"Set aside Xun Dong's death for now! The organization's upcoming operation in Su City is the top priority, understand?"

　　The man stepped on 7438’s face. 7438, as if receiving a blessing, had a look of happiness on his face.

　　"What's the name of the person who injured 9527?"

　　"Master, he said his name was Ma Fei."

　　"Ma Fei..."