101: An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Chu Wushe was assassinated and nearly died outside the Imperial Capital?
Lu Yuan realized the seriousness of the matter.
This was hundreds, even thousands of times more serious and malicious than Prosperous attempting to assassinate him!
No matter how bold Xing Wenan was, he wouldn't dare make a move in Huaxia.
At most, he would issue a warrant at the supply points in the No Mans Land and in the City of Chaos.
What did assassination in Huaxia signify?
It was a blatant provocation of the authority of the Seven Alliances and One Hall, which governed Huaxia!
Especially since the chosen location was the Imperial Capital, and the target was the son of the current Alliance Master of the Thunder Alliance!
"It wasn't just Chu Wushe; the candidates who ranked in the top hundred nationwide in this year's Martial Examination were also targeted for assassination."
Tang Jinghui plugged a USB drive into the television, displaying several scenes.
Ming Fanyang, 64th place in the National Martial Examination.
In the footage, Ming Fanyang was strolling down the street with his girlfriend when he brushed past a tall, thin man.
A cold light flashed, and Ming Fanyang collapsed into a pool of blood, clutching his throat.
The man's strike was swift, accurate, and vicious; he gave Ming Fanyang no time to react!
Furthermore, Ming Fanyang was in an extremely relaxed state—who would expect to encounter a killer in the city?
Following this were the second clip, the third clip... "Very professional."
Lu Yuan said.
These assassins were highly professional, always choosing moments when their targets were completely unguarded.
For example, Ruan Mingxuan, ranked ninetieth in the National Martial Examination, ate his fill at a buffet, went upstairs for a relaxing foot massage, and then comfortably lay back in a chair to sleep.
And was then killed instantly with a single blow!
"The one who assassinated Chu Wushe was a one-star Law Realm Professional." Tang Jinghui played the final clip.
In the footage, Chu Wushe was strolling through a scenic area outside the Imperial Capital with a middle-aged noblewoman.
The middle-aged noblewoman was his mother, Shen Qinyin.
The beginning of the clip was very heartwarming, with the mother and son enjoying the scenery along the way.
Essentially, Shen Qinyin did all the talking while Chu Wushe listened, feeling extremely bored.
Suddenly, Chu Wushe sensed something, quickly raised his hand, and grabbed the dagger stabbing toward him!
Screams erupted, and the surrounding tourists scattered and fled.
Chu Wushe's right hand turned to stone; he first shielded Shen Qinyin, then stared coldly at the assassin opposite him.
"He's about to burn his essence blood." Lu Yuan said.
Sure enough.
Right after Lu Yuan spoke, the Chu Wushe in the footage decisively burned his essence blood and consumed a dragon blood crystal obtained from the City of Chaos.
Since the assassin was a Law Realm Professional, he had to do this!
Spirit Skills clashed, followed by close-quarters combat.
Lu Yuan saw clearly that the assassin was visibly panicked.
The combat power unleashed by Divine Power Realm Chu Wushe was ridiculous; especially after burning his essence blood and consuming the dragon blood crystal, he was actually fighting the opponent to a standstill!
After another clash of Spirit Skills, an earth-yellow symbol flashed on Chu Wushe's brow.
"An Earth Attribute Divine Power?"
Lu Yuan became interested.
Knowing that Chu Wushe hadn't died, Lu Yuan was curious how he managed to counter-kill the assassin.
Bang, bang, bang—
The assassin frantically used Spirit Skills, his face pale, his Spiritual Power nearly exhausted.
Chu Wushe only defended and did not attack; the Earth Attribute Divine Power he comprehended seemed capable of absorbing the opponent's Spirit Skills.
But unlike the World-Defying Pupil, after Chu Wushe absorbed the attack, he couldn't return the favor, but instead greatly enhanced his own defensive capabilities!
The following footage was somewhat bloody.
Both Chu Wushe and the assassin had exhausted their Spiritual Power, their bodies utterly fatigued and pushed to their limits.
Like a mad dog, Chu Wushe bit the assassin's right ear and tore it off.
Followed by the left ear, hair, nose... After confirming the assassin was dead.
Blood-soaked Chu Wushe roared and began dismembering the assassin for several minutes!
The arriving rescue team did not dare step forward to stop him, watching the venting Chu Wushe with complex expressions.
"This is a group of organized and premeditated assassins; their target is clearly the recent geniuses of Huaxia."
Fu Jingjie, dressed in luxurious cyan attire, walked in.
Just like always, he was wearing white gloves, his leather shoes were polished bright, and his clothes were spotless, looking brand new.
"Senior Fu."
Seeing Fu Jingjie, Lu Yuan stood up and said.
"Yes. I immediately rushed over from the Imperial Capital as soon as I heard you finished your seclusion." Fu Jingjie said.
"Didn't the Seven Alliances and One Hall try to capture these assassins?"
Lu Yuan had a premonition that Fu Jingjie's visit was related to this incident.
"Of course, we launched arrests and investigations. The Alliance Leaders put me fully in charge, but the current progress is somewhat unsatisfactory." Fu Jingjie took off his white gloves, first poured a cup of tea for Tang Jinghui, then poured one for himself and downed it immediately.
"After the incident occurred, the Seven Alliances and One Hall reacted quickly, dispatching a large number of members to secretly protect this year's genius candidates from the Martial Examination."
Fu Jingjie rubbed his brow.
"Although the results are decent, these assassins immediately committed suicide by poisoning themselves upon exposure, making it impossible to investigate which organization they belong to or whose orders they follow." Fu Jingjie pointed at the television.
"Originally, Chu Wushe had a chance to capture a live assassin, but as you saw, he..."
Fu Jingjie shrugged.
But it was understandable.
Chu Wushe went with his mother to enjoy the scenery outside the Imperial Capital and get some fresh air.
Out of nowhere, someone tried to assassinate him and nearly succeeded!
Who wouldn't go mad in that situation?
"So, Senior Fu, you came to see me because..." Lu Yuan roughly guessed Fu Jingjie's intention.
"Chu Wushe can cross a major realm to kill an opponent, but Junior Brother Lu Yuan is even stronger. If Junior Brother Lu Yuan had faced that one-star Law Realm assassin, you definitely wouldn't have been pushed to that extent."
Fu Jingjie subtly flattered him.
He wanted Lu Yuan to act as bait to see if they could capture an assassin alive.
"Ahem, continue." Lu Yuan said.
Fu Jingjie: "..."
"Everyone says I am the most outstanding student taught by Teacher, but actually, Junior Brother Lu Yuan is."
"Anything else?"
Lu Yuan lay on the sofa.
"Teacher, why don't you take over?" Fu Jingjie gave a wry smile.
Tang Jinghui was also smiling.
"Lu Yuan, help Jingjie out this once. Of course, you won't do it for free." Tang Jinghui changed the subject.
"Ask Jingjie for whatever you want without embarrassment. The Wind-Splitting Alliance will pay, not Jingjie."
"Teacher, you..."
Fu Jingjie was speechless.
He rarely saw this scheming side of Tang Jinghui.
If you mention that, I'm suddenly wide awake!
Lu Yuan cheered up, thinking about what he should ask for.
"Let's go with the high-grade spirit tool, purgatory bead. Have the Wind-Splitting Alliance ask the Crimson Flame Alliance for it." Tang Jinghui suggested.
"Why would Junior Brother Lu Yuan want the purgatory bead? He isn't a Fire Attribute Combat Class Practitioner."
Fu Jingjie looked puzzled.
It couldn't be that Teacher wanted it, could it?
Based on his understanding of Teacher, Teacher wouldn't do something like this.
"You'll find out soon enough."
Tang Jinghui did not explain.
"I will report to the Alliance Leader immediately." Fu Jingjie walked out of the villa.
"Will they agree? That's a high-grade spirit tool."
Lu Yuan said.
He didn't know the specific effects of the purgatory bead, but it definitely had something to do with Fire Attribute Combat Class Practitioners.
Since he could now gain the Fire Attribute through the Fire Calamity Chi Hai, Fire Attribute-related Spirit Tools were indeed suitable for him.
"They will." Tang Jinghui asserted.
Not long after, Fu Jingjie returned.
"Junior Brother Lu Yuan, the Alliance Leader agreed, but there is one condition." Fu Jingjie said.
"What condition?"
"You must help us capture one assassin alive. The Alliance Leaders urgently want to know which Faction those assassins belong to, and then..."
Fu Jingjie made no attempt to conceal his killing intent.
"We will repay blood with blood and root them out completely!"