Super Gene Hunting Ground

Duan Jinjiang took a long moment to come to his senses, looking at the Second Elder Ma Xiaotian.

”Second Elder, is everything you said true?”

Duan Jinjiang asked urgently, sensing something amiss. If the Dark Web failed to assassinate Yang Xiao, both the Vulture Chamber of Commerce and he personally would be put in a difficult position.

Things had gotten out of hand ever since he sought the Dark Web’s assistance.

If the Dark Web couldn’t deal with Yang Xiao, Duan Jinjiang would have to approach the three great Magic City Lords, something he least wanted to do.

The Dark Web spent a billion Crystal Disks without resolving the issue. Approaching the three great Magic City Lords now, he couldn’t fathom what price they would demand, and they would surely mock Duan Jinjiang.

”Heh, Duan Jinjiang, you’ve got money now, grown wings, don’t see us as important anymore, went to the Dark Web for help. Why don’t you go find Mr. Master of the Dark Web, see if they have the ability to solve your problems?”

Such sarcastic remarks he could imagine without even going.

Duan Jinjiang took a deep breath and slapped the table,

”No way, since the Dark Web promised us to deal with Yang Xiao, they must resolve this matter. If Mr. Eight couldn’t handle it, they should send other Masters as well as Mr. Master,

isn’t Mr. Master touted as the true number one assassin in the Central Continent? Why hasn’t he stepped up? I spent a billion Crystal Disks!”

The Second Elder immediately replied:

”President, please don’t be anxious. Let’s observe first; it’s unlikely the Dark Web will concede so easily, otherwise, they’d lose their reputation, and who would dare seek their help again?”

”Alright, Second Elder, send people to closely monitor the Dark Web’s actions, see who they send next. Yang Xiao gave us three days; tomorrow is the third day. I want to see how Mr. Master handles our order.”

The Second Elder hesitated for a moment and said,

”What if the Dark Web claims they can’t complete it?”

”Compensation, double compensation, 2 billion Crystal Disks. Didn’t they say if they can’t complete it, they’ll double the compensation?”

”...”

The Second Elder fell silent.

If the Dark Web truly offered double compensation, he wasn’t sure he dared to accept it.

”Let’s wait; maybe Mr. Master has already arranged for people to take action.”

...

Although the Dark Web assassins had never seen each other, they possessed special markings unknown to outsiders.

The news that Mr. Master ordered the Dark Web assassins to withdraw from the City of Hope quickly reached the hidden assassins.

Liu Xing played with the crystal-clear Longsword in his inn room; it was a sword he truly loved. It was his weapon and extension of himself.

Every time he held this Amber Sword, he felt as one with it, filled with killing aura.

The Dark Web’s assassin list isn’t ranked purely by combat power but comprehensively evaluated based on factors like mission completion rate, success rate, personality traits, and more.

The mission completion rate contributes fifty percent to the ranking.

Liu Xing was rated as the Dark Web’s top assassin, having continually completed his tasks with a 100% rate over three years, unmatched in task volume across the network, holding that position for over a decade.

This Amber Sword was personally rewarded to him by Mr. Master.

”Knock knock knock! Knock knock, knock knock knock knock!”

A rhythmical knocking sounded, one of the secret signals used for communication between Dark Web assassins.

Liu Xing stood up, walked to the door, and softly asked,

”Who?”

”It’s me!”

This was a voice Liu Xing was very familiar with.

Liu Xing paused and opened the door, revealing Poison Snake and Mang Ci standing outside.

The two entered Liu Xing’s room, and Liu Xing closed the door, waving a hand to cast a soundproof Defense Light Screen separating the room from the outside.

”Liu Xing, did you receive the message? Mr. Master ordered us to withdraw from the City of Hope, the operation’s plan has been canceled.”

Mang Ci looked at Liu Xing.

Liu Xing nodded,

”I received the message.”

”What do you think Mr. Master means? Why suddenly cancel the plan?”

Liu Xing smiled faintly,

”How would I know?”

Poison Snake commented,

”Estimates suggest Mr. Eight failed to challenge Yang Xiao, and Mr. Master fears we can’t contend against Yang Xiao, wasting lives. Hence, he ordered our retreat. It’s not a cancellation of the assassination plan; instead, the plan should be executed by someone else.”

Liu Xing nodded,

”That’s right, if I guess correctly, Mr. Master is likely going to act personally.”

”Ah?”

Mang Ci exclaimed in surprise.

In her mind, Mr. Master hadn’t made a personal move in decades.

”But does Mr. Master really have to personally step in? Aren’t there others like the Second Master?”

Poison Snake laughed,

”It’s absolutely necessary. Our attempt to assassinate Yang Xiao has spread across the entire Central Continent, first the top hundred assassins failed to fulfill the task,

then Mr. Eight challenged Yang Xiao and was defeated. He’s even been captured,

when have we ever lost face like this in the Dark Web?

If there’s another mishap, even Mr. Master can’t bear it, so he himself will address Yang Xiao.”

The three chatted for a while, and Mang Ci asked,

”Liu Xing, when do you plan to leave?”

”I’m considering staying a few more days before departing.”

Poison Snake was taken aback,

”You’re still thinking about assassinating Yang Xiao and completing the task?”

”The task hasn’t been canceled, just there’s concern for our safety, so we’ve been ordered to retreat.”

”You dare defy Mr. Master’s orders? You should leave, let it go.”

Mang Cic looked at Liu Xing, her voice full of concern.

Poison Snake glanced at Mang Ci pitifully, sighing,

”Mang Ci, why don’t I see you worrying about me! I need your concern too.”

Mang Ci gave Poison Snake a sidelong look.

Liu Xing glanced at the two, saying:

”The Dark Web internally hasn’t canceled the task of assassinating Yang Xiao. If I persist, it doesn’t violate the rules,

Mr. Master initially allotted us three days, tomorrow is the third day.”

”You’re insane, planning to assassinate Yang Xiao tomorrow? They’re at peak vigilance now, no room to act. Today, Yang Xiao has gathered several Emperor Level Transcendent Realm City Lords in preparation to fend off our attack.”

Mang Ci said urgently.

Liu Xing casually glanced at Mang Ci, saying,

”I mean tomorrow is the last day; Mr. Master may arrive, and we’ll see a good show.”

”You want to see Mr. Master assassinate Yang Xiao?”

”Why not? Have you seen Mr. Master in action?”

The two were stunned and shook their heads.

Mr. Master was too mysterious; no one had seen him act. But Mr. Master always exuded an overwhelming pressure.

Both Liu Xing and others were at the Emperor Level Primary Level Realm, yet Mr. Master exerted such a strong presence, suggesting he was at least at the Emperor Level Advanced Realm.

...

At the City Lord Mansion in the City of Hope, night had fallen. Yang Xiao was discussing with Elder Qi, Black Wood, and others.

”Tomorrow is the third day of our agreement with the Vulture Chamber of Commerce; a fierce battle may occur, everyone be prepared.”

”Lord Yang, what if the Vulture Chamber of Commerce doesn’t come to pay the ransom tomorrow?”

”If the Vulture Chamber of Commerce hasn’t brought the money by noon tomorrow, we’ll begin by executing Elder Ma.”

Elder Qi and others were already looking at Yang Xiao.

”You’re really going to kill them?”

”When have I ever spoken of fake killing? The Vulture Chamber of Commerce hired the Dark Web to assassinate me. If not for seeking the ten billion ransom, Elder Ma would have been dead by now,

damn it, a thousand prisoners here consuming resources, it’s not for free, I’m not their babysitter.”

”...”