196: The third assassination technique, hiding

Chapter 195: Assassination Technique, Third Form: Concealment

"My name is Baiyi, and I have come specifically for the Music Skill," Baiyi introduced himself.

With Ji Qingci before, Tang Ruyi after, and now a Baiyi appearing out of nowhere, the sleeping families were emerging one after another. This reminded Xu Jingzhe of what Ji Qingci had said.

Within ten years at most, Blue Star would descend into chaos, and countless families would vanish into the long river of history.

"Music Skill... what is it?" Xu Jingzhe asked.

"You don't know about the Music Skill?" Baiyi retorted.

Xu Jingzhe shook his head, pretending not to know.

Baiyi looked toward the old man, who produced a crystal chip from his hand: "This is a crystal chip that surpasses Blue Star's current technological level. It can reach a level 0.99 civilization, and it records the complete manufacturing demonstration process for a type of powerful thermal weapon and an interstellar spacecraft."

"Tell the young master the key to the Music Skill, and this item will be yours."

Whoa!

Good heavens, they were offering technology at a level 0.99 civilization right off the bat.

It was a full 0.06 levels higher than Blue Star's current level; just 0.01 more, and it would reach a level one civilization.

If word of this crystal chip got out, the Four Main Cities would inevitably fight to the death over it.

Xu Jingzhe's heart skipped a beat.

Level 0.99 technology was enough to become his trump card.

However, he did not rush to answer. Sometimes, what falls from the sky isn't a pie, but a trap.

He let out a long sigh, his face full of disappointment, his eyes staring gloomily at the crystal chip in the old man's hand: "Such a good thing, but unfortunately, I lack the affinity for it."

"I really... haven't obtained what you call the Music Skill."

"Boy, do you understand the concept of a level 0.99 technological civilization? Given Blue Star's current level of development, without anyone's help, it would take at least another hundred years to reach that."

"This tiny crystal chip is enough to support your family's rise, soaring above the other families on Blue Star."

Xu Jingzhe spread his hands, looking like he really didn't know what they were talking about. Furthermore, a thief's glint appeared in his eyes as he said cheekily: "Then... can you give it to me?"

The silver-haired old man's eyebrows stood on end, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Give it to him?

He really dared to ask!

Baiyi's eyes darted around, he frowned slightly, then immediately smoothed his expression and smiled: "My apologies, I was too forward. Since you truly haven't gained any insight, let's just be friends."

Xu Jingzhe nodded and said, "Lu Fei."

The two exchanged a few more useless pleasantries, and Xu Jingzhe drifted away.

Watching Xu Jingzhe's receding back, Baiyi remained standing where he was, unwilling to leave.

"Young Master, shall I..."

"Foolish Old Man." Baiyi rubbed his temples, looking somewhat helpless: "This is no longer the era when the Bai family dominated alone. Let's prioritize peace in all things. This person's strength and comprehension cannot be underestimated; he is worth becoming my friend."

"Since the clue to the Music Skill is here, if I calm my mind, I will eventually gain something."

"It's just that Lu Fei must have already obtained a part of it; I am certain. You know, one of my abilities is detailed observation; the subtle changes in him could not escape my eyes."

Foolish Old Man nodded, standing respectfully beside the young man.

However, when Baiyi turned away, a monitoring device in the shape of a bionic honeybee flew out from his hand.

The radiation interference here did not have a significant effect on a product that was already from a level 1.2 civilization.

Half an hour later, Yinzi appeared, quietly manifesting beside Xu Jingzhe.

She didn't know what the Music Skill was, but hearing the old man mention a level 0.99 civilization technology crystal chip while Xu Jingzhe remained unmoved, she was shocked.

Was the genius she was assassinating a fool?

Level 0.99!

What a tempting number.

"Cough, cough... Do you know what level 0.99 civilization technology is?" Yinzi asked in a low voice.

"I don't understand, but it seems powerful."

Yinzi paused, a ripple of emotion flashing deep within her beautiful eyes.

"You don't understand." Her red lips parted slightly, and she walked without a sound.

"It just means that although I don't know what level a 0.99 civilization is, I can tell it's very impressive," Xu Jingzhe laughed.

Yinzi gritted her teeth, looking as though she felt he was hopeless.

However, she knew that the Music Skill the old man spoke of must be some sort of incredibly powerful inheritance, otherwise, why would they offer level 0.99 technology in exchange?

"Clang!"

At such close range, Yinzi suddenly struck, and Xu Jingzhe couldn't react in time.

The alloy longsword slashed past Xu Jingzhe's side, cutting a deep wound. Xu Jingzhe winced in pain and threw a powerful punch in retaliation, but Yinzi tapped her toes lightly, retreating four or five steps, her entire body blending into the surrounding environment.

The cells in Xu Jingzhe's waist pulsed, healing instantly.

Yinzi saw it clearly and was very shocked. What astonishing healing ability! Could this be the Music Skill the old man mentioned?

But, aside from the limited healing function of those bronze chimes, she hadn't noticed anything unusual.

Suddenly, she remembered Xu Jingzhe sitting in front of the bronze chimes for three days and three nights without moving. Could it be he had gained some insight from them?

There was no time to think; Xu Jingzhe had already attacked, his movements silent.

Their mutual assassination game began again.

Time slipped away bit by bit amidst the assassinations, and neither of them noticed.

This day.

Xu Jingzhe suddenly realized he couldn't find Yinzi; her whole person seemed to have vanished, silent and traceless.

He used all the Assassination Techniques Yinzi had taught him, but still couldn't find her.

Had she left?

But he had even tricked her into taking the most poisonous snake venom on Blue Star.

Had this girl discovered he had lied to her?

Just then, a chill ran through Xu Jingzhe's entire body as a longsword appeared at his throat, he didn't know when.

"Give me the antidote for the snake venom," Yinzi said coldly.

"You... hid your strength?" Xu Jingzhe was very surprised.

"No, I broke through."

"Then do you think this sword of yours can take my head? If not, you'll be the one dying," Xu Jingzhe said calmly.

"I'm not joking with you," Yinzi said in a low voice.

"Neither am I."

The two stood in a stalemate like this, neither moving first.

After a long time, Yinzi chose the safest method and sheathed her longsword.

"We're almost at Langlang Mountain. I will teach you the third form of the Assassination Technique: Concealment."

"After this, you and I will have no further connection. You walk your single-plank bridge, and I will walk my wide road."

"And, I will continue to hunt you until you die."

Xu Jingzhe smiled and rubbed his nose. Once his golden pollution core fully recovered, with the Ritual Arts and Music Skill at his disposal, he wouldn't fear anyone.

"The method of Concealment emphasizes finding stillness within movement, and storing movement within stillness. Between every breath, follow the pulse of heaven and earth. Watch closely..."

Yinzi demonstrated personally, teaching Xu Jingzhe the secret technique of how to blend into the surrounding environment. Xu Jingzhe mastered it thoroughly, everything falling into place, and he learned it in just half an afternoon.