165: Chapter 165: Surprise or Not?
165: Chapter 165: Surprise or Not?
Chu Yuyan was about to speak when Bai Xiaofan suddenly lifted his head and looked towards an old man with white hair, wearing reading glasses, who had just walked through the door.
His steps were light and swift, his breath steady, and his eyes bright and spirited.
An expert, definitely a top-notch expert!
Bai Xiaofan was certain that this old man was the strongest individual he had encountered since his cultivation of the “Immortal Refining Art”, even more so than the top fifty black-clad assassins on the hit list he had killed; in front of this old man, they all seemed somewhat trivial.
Noticing Bai Xiaofan’s gaze, the old man smiled faintly and proceeded to collect the day’s garbage from inside the place.
Seeing that Bai Xiaofan had suddenly stopped eating and speaking, just staring at the garbage-collecting old man, Chu Yuyan asked with confusion.
“It’s nothing, let’s eat.
Get ready in a bit, we’re going to take out those ten people!” Bai Xiaofan shook his head and didn’t share with Chu Yuyan.
Why would an expert choose to drive a garbage truck and collect trash?
It obviously didn’t make sense…
However, no matter what, the old man didn’t show any hostility, and Bai Xiaofan didn’t feel like he could just go up and kick him!
After the two finished their meal, they left the small eatery and headed towards a division of the King organization.
What Bai Xiaofan didn’t know was that not long after they left, the garbage-collecting old man re-entered the spicy hotpot restaurant!
“Old Wu, how could Bai Xiaofan come here?
Did he discover anything unusual?” the eatery’s owner respectfully stood in front of the old man, asking with a worried expression.
“No, it must have been a coincidence that he passed by.
You go and inform Wang Tianhao, tell him to send more people to assassinate Bai Xiaofan!” Old Wu shook his head, his aged hand gently brushing his beard below his forehead, as he gave a low command.
But why didn’t we just kill him directly just now?” The eatery’s owner nodded in agreement, then asked, clearly puzzled.
Immediately after, a withered hand clasped onto the eatery owner’s neck, “Do your job without worry.
Don’t ask questions about what you shouldn’t know!”
“Yes, yes, sorry Old Wu, I was merely curious for a moment.
I won’t do it again!” Panicked, the eatery’s owner immediately knelt on the ground, repeatedly bowing his head in fear.
“All right, go arrange it.
Also, tell Wang Tianhao that I will visit Capital City in ten days to help him with the matter he entrusted me with last time!” Old Wu left these words indifferently, not even looking at the kneeling eatery’s owner, then turned and left the spicy hotpot restaurant, driving his garbage truck away with a roar.
When Bai Xiaofan and Chu Yuyan arrived at the division of the King organization, the sun had already set.
“This shabby yard is King’s division?
It’s too rundown, isn’t it?” Bai Xiaofan looked at the somewhat dilapidated courtyard in front of him, at the peeling paint on the big iron gate, and asked incredulously.
“In China, the power of the Dragon Shadow is too strong.
Not to mention their group of ten, even I alone have almost been discovered by that dead bird Vermilion Bird several times!”
“Shall we just storm in?” Bai Xiaofan didn’t offer his opinion, as he had no particular fondness for Vermilion Bird either.
“Get ready and let’s slip inside!”
“Kill them, I don’t need preparation!”
Bai Xiaofan waved his hand with an extremely cocky air, but as they were about to act, a violent fight suddenly erupted within the courtyard.
From the sounds of it, it seemed like neither side was lacking in numbers.
Exchanging a glance, they quickly ran towards the courtyard wall and with a leap, they landed on top of it, stealthily peering into the courtyard.
There were two groups engaged in combat.
One group was dressed in ordinary attire, indistinguishable from common folks, but one aspect stood out—there were Americans, Africans, and Asians.
Such a disordered group, living in a civilian residence and numbering exactly ten people, was likely King’s personnel stationed here.
The other side had over twenty people in uniform.
Among them were two leaders Bai Xiaofan recognized: it was White Tiger and Vermilion Bird.
Bai Xiaofan and Chu Yuyan hadn’t expected the people from Dragon Shadow to have arrived first.
However, seeing the back door wide open, it was no longer surprising; obviously, the Dragon Shadow operatives must have attacked from there.
“Unexpected, unexpected!
I didn’t think there would be another door either!” Chu Yuyan whispered an explanation, seeing the look Bai Xiaofan gave her.
Bai Xiaofan didn’t mean to blame her, as the current situation was not looking good for the Dragon Shadow members.
As soon as Vermilion Bird and White Tiger engaged, they were injured by two formidable opponents.
Although Dragon Shadow had greater numbers, the enemy had two individuals ranked within the top fifty of the Global Assassins Leaderboard.
They were not to be underestimated.
Add to that Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise, both were seriously injured, so at this moment, they were completely at a disadvantage.
Suddenly, Bai Xiaofan noticed that the ominous aura of disaster had vanished from the wounded White Tiger’s forehead, and he understood.
The blood disaster that had plagued White Tiger was actually today’s battle against the King organization.
“Let’s go down and help!” No sooner had Bai Xiaofan spoken than he prepared to jump down but was stopped by Chu Yuyan beside him.
“You know them, that’s fine, but how do I explain myself?
If Vermilion Bird finds out I’m on the assassins leaderboard, she’ll definitely take me back or banish me!” Chu Yuyan expressed her worries.
“When the time comes, just say you’re with me.
She wouldn’t dare banish you.
Besides, with your so-called ‘weak’ strength, they might not pay you any attention!” Bai Xiaofan appraised Chu Yuyan from head to toe before leaping down himself.
I just advanced to the Mysterious Rank on the leaderboard a couple of days ago.
Muttering a curse about Bai Xiaofan’s blindness, Chu Yuyan followed suit and jumped down too!
Once Bai Xiaofan jumped down, he decisively took over the attacks from the two experts, instantly alleviating the pressure on White Tiger and Vermilion Bird.
“Brother Bai, you actually came, that’s amazing!” White Tiger couldn’t help but exclaim with surprise at the sight of the awe-inspiring Bai Xiaofan.
Are you thrilled?” Bai Xiaofan called out loudly while fending off the attacks, a smug expression on his face.
“How did you get here?
Did you track us?” Vermilion Bird, who was in better shape than White Tiger, had already turned to assist her men and quickly joined forces with Chu Yuyan, pressing the question rapidly.