Upon seeing the weapon in Li Geshu’s hands, a ripple of emotion finally appeared in Xie Yu’s eyes.
Xie Yu, a man who feared neither heaven nor earth, could chat and laugh with ease even in the presence of the monarchs of the two great powers.
Anything that could make him show emotion was certainly not ordinary.
Yue Jinghua’s gaze involuntarily shifted to Li Geshu’s hands.
In the female mercenary’s hands was a straight, cylindrical weapon, about a foot long, with two grooves carved on the surface, each embedded with a blue and green Dark Pill, held by Li Geshu as she aimed the curved muzzle at Xie Yu.
The Xuan Crystal Cannon had only been on the Eastern Continent for a mere fifty years, originally appearing in the neighboring Ruison Federation, and although its inventor remained unknown, its bloody reputation ensured that every Dark Practitioner remembered its name.
What Li Geshu held was a portable Xuan Crystal Cannon.
"Jade Finger Killing God, the Assassin Alliance has always had a good relationship with my uncle, so you should recognize that this Xuan Crystal Cannon is his proud creation - Moon Shattering. I dare say that in your current state, you have no chance of escaping my blockade. It’s better for you to obediently tell me who the murderer is and save yourself the pain," Li Shuge stated arrogantly, her face full of frenzy.
So what if he is second only to a Dan Realm Expert? Having lost his Shadow Clone and greatly weakened, he also couldn’t escape the killing blow of the Xuan Crystal Cannon. What Li Geshu enjoyed the most was crushing her enemies underfoot like ants, especially those like Jade Finger Killing God who once floated high in the clouds.
The Li sisters had made a name for themselves in the Mercenary World for distinct reasons; Li Geshu was known for her ruthlessness, while Lihua Xue was known for her beauty. But the real reason they roamed freely was the powerful backing they had.
The famous dark master Artifact Craftsman of the Eastern Continent, Thousand-Handed Yama, was their maternal uncle.
Artifact Craftsmen, unlike Pill Masters, were rarer and more isolated. They didn’t form alliances or unions like Pill Masters, mercenaries, or assassins. Artifact Craftsmen usually devoted themselves to crafting objects of all grades, from Mortal up to Spiritual, Holy, and even Supreme Grade artifacts.
Most Artifact Craftsmen were craftsmen uninvolved with world affairs, but there are always exceptions. Thousand-Handed Yama was one such exception. Greedy for money and under his wife’s thumb, he possessed an immense talent for crafting.
The artifacts he crafted were, at the very least, of Spirit Rank. And most of them ended up in the hands of assassins, who were willing to pay high prices for superior treasures. Thus, the Spiritual Artifacts he produced were often associated with bloodshed and were known within the industry as dark artifacts.
"No wonder you’ve been doggedly pursuing this young master. So you were looking for a ’cannon companion,’" Xie Yu grinned, revealing a bright set of teeth, and without missing a beat, he threw a seductive wink at Li Geshu.
If such words came from the mouth of a villain, Li Geshu would have bombarded him on the spot, but these words came from Xie Yu.
The only good thing about him was his exceedingly good looks, coupled with that seductive wink, which had a lethal effect on women, not unlike the power of the Xuan Crystal Cannon.
In a mercenary group where brash men were commonplace, Li Geshu had never enjoyed the treatment of being seductively winked at by a handsome man. She was caught off guard by Xie Yu and blushed on the spot.
Just then, Xie Yu had already retreated several yards away. Among the top ten assassins, he was renowned for his extraordinary movement technique. If not for his curiosity about what trump card Li Geshu had left to play, he would have shaken her off long ago.
But seeing him move with exceptional grace, his Jade Armor not even flinching as he darted and leaped, just another half step and he would evade Li Geshu’s attack.
Li Geshu realized it too late. She knew today’s offense against Xie Yu meant that with his narrow-mindedness, once he recovered his strength, he would chase her to the ends of the earth, and even the Blue Crystal Mercenary Group could face total annihilation.
The Xuan Crystal Cannon in her hands lit up with a dazzling crystal light.
"A woman with neither brains nor bust, this young master’s seductive charm isn’t so easy to enjoy. The power of Thousand-Handed’s Xuan Crystal Cannon is indeed formidable, but alas, it’s just a bit too slow," Xie Yu contemplated, ready to dodge the Xuan Crystal Cannon.
Just as he passed by a large tree that required two people to embrace, a breeze blew through the forest, bringing with it an elusive and tickling fragrance from who knows where.
Faint, yet unforgettable upon a single whiff, brushing past with a tingling sensation, like an electric shock.