Chapter 123: Chapter 107: Accidents and Surprises [Added chapters 4 and 5 for the Silver Alliance leader 9999 Jiuyue] Chapter 123: Chapter 107: Accidents and Surprises [Added chapters 4 and 5 for the Silver Alliance leader 9999 Jiuyue] Dong Xiaoyan.
Feng Yin is certainly no stranger to this name.
What a distinguished senior within the same system!
We’ve all heard the rumors that Dong Xiaoyan is unrivaled with his jade sword, The Ice Phoenix at his side, he’s capable of crossing thousands of miles in the blink of an eye, mysterious as an immortal.
It’s said that Dong Xiaoyan is a successor from one of the two most mysterious palaces; his background is undeniably powerful.
However, during a certain mission, he killed an incredibly important figure; accidentally fought off two extremely challenging protectors, and these protectors happen to be from two of the Three Mountains.
After Dong Xiaoyan killed them, he got himself into some serious trouble.
Despite Dong Xiaoyan’s prominent background, he plunged into an endless series of assassinations; two years ago, he barely survived a catastrophic battle; both sides suffered significant casualties. Dong Xiaoyan’s Ice Phoenix, in order to protect its master, exploded and died, pulverized into dust.
But due to the demise of the Ice Phoenix, some high-level figures stepped in to mediate, finally settling the matter.
Although everyone speculated that Dong Xiaoyan wouldn’t let it go and the opposing side wouldn’t leave things be, on the surface, the matter appeared concluded.
This incident caused quite the stir at the time, and although Feng Yin was just a Wooden Badge assassin back then, he still heard about it and spent days pondering the event.
After all, it was gossip involving high-profile figures, supposedly living high in the Cloud Top.
So, when Feng Yin heard the term ‘Ice Phoenix’s Rebirth’, he immediately recognized the opposing party’s identity.
At the time, countless people lamented; The Ice Phoenix hadn’t reached maturity, lacked the full ability of reincarnation, hence it perished.
If the Ice Phoenix had matured and reached its peak strength, just an Ice Phoenix alone would suffice to render the pursuers helpless. They might even be annihilated completely.
The premature demise of the Ice Phoenix was a great pity indeed.
Many speculate that if the Ice Phoenix hadn’t perished, by now, Dong Xiaoyan would likely have entered the rankings of King rank assassins and would be among the top candidates.
“So it’s Senior Dong in person, I’ve been so disrespectful.”
Feng Yin became solemn and respectful, his words carrying a touch of familiarity.
Although the opposing party may not be much older, within the Heavenly Judge assassin system, the opposing party was a full five ranks higher!
It should be noted that each rank was counted in hundreds of thousands.
If these numerical rankings were all considered as ‘levels’, to say that the gap between him and the opposing party was as large as a galaxy wouldn’t be an exaggeration!
“Senior Dong…..heh.”
The corners of Dong Xiaoyan’s eyes and eyebrows arched upward: “It seems you indeed worked as a Heavenly Judge.”
“I merely happened upon a few deals, I didn’t achieve anything of note. I stopped after becoming a Wooden Badge assassin, which was indeed a disgrace.”
“It’s better to call it quits early, after all, with your martial arts skills… there really isn’t much future for you in this path.”
Dong Xiaoyan sincerely said: “One needs to understand oneself, and you have a clear understanding. Now you have returned to your main profession of raising beasts, which is just right.”
“…..”
Feng Yin was taken aback that Senior Dong is so straightforward, a dagger plunged directly into the heart, and the slight familiarity that had just surfaced suddenly vanished.
Feng Yin truly felt that Dong Xiaoyan’s words were sincere and honest, that’s what hurt the most.
It seems this girl is just a straight-talker?
But isn’t she a bit too blunt? She is asking for my help, won’t such bluntness hurt her chances?
However, it is evident that Dong Xiaoyan’s confidence has returned, particularly after knowing that the other party ‘used to be a Heavenly Judge’. The demeanor of a ‘superior senior’ has returned in full force, no longer cautious as before.
Her speech reveals more of her true nature, a bit nonchalant, and proceeds to lecture Feng Yin: “Heavenly Judge is not an easy job, it’s risky and your opponents are strong. Every mission can cost your life; one wrong move and you lose it all. Plus, the pay is low and earnings are meager. If it wasn’t for certain individuals deserving death, I would have quit a long time ago.”
“You quit when you reached the Wooden Badge, Wooden Badge…heh…What I mean to say is, though the rank is low, contributions are little, and the abilities fall short…but…but you surely quit at the right time, which is a big plus.”
“Cough, cough.”
Apparently realizing she had said too much, Dong Xiaoyan took a sip of water, betraying a hint of embarrassment.
Feng Yin observed Dong Xiaoyan, it seemed like she was not as dull as she appeared, just a bit slow thinking.
She even understood that her words could easily offend people.
She spoke so directly that before others could become awkward, she started feeling awkward first.
Feng Yin rubbed his temples, “Let’s talk about the Ice Phoenix instead.”
As he talked, his mind was racing: Dong Xiaoyan’s past is mysterious, reportedly, she’s a disciple of one of the two palaces, and she is also a top-ranking Purple Crystal assassin; she managed to survive an attack by two mountains, proving her immense strength. But she said earlier ‘I dare not harbor ill-intentions against the senior’, does that mean that the place she mentioned is even more terrifying, superior to both the Palaces and the Three Mountains? But what in the world is that place?!