41: Capture Poker A

"Such arrogance!" Yi Shuang scoffed aloud, but in reality, she wanted to quickly take Chi Taohua and leave the Dragon Country.

"Since you know about the Poker Organization, you should have some understanding of how terrifying it is.

Even Poker 2 and I, after being in the Poker Organization for so many years, cannot grasp its full extent.

But it... is terrifying enough to make one tremble.

Do you understand?

If you let Poker 2 and me leave now, the Poker Organization won't touch you, considering the situation in the Dragon Country."

"I will spread the news that you assassinated me and I died. I believe the Poker Organization won't offend my Ling Clan of Zhongzhou for the sake of you two." Ling Xian chuckled mischievously, stroking Yi Shuang's beautiful hair and taking a sniff.

A unique, sweet fragrance drifted over, which Ling Xian quite liked.

"Ling Clan of Zhongzhou!"

Shock!

Yi Shuang had some understanding of the Major Hidden Powers within the Dragon Country.

The pinnacle of power in the Imperial Capital, the pinnacle of wealth in the Demon Capital, the pinnacle of aristocratic families in Jiangnan... and the pinnacle of martial arts in Zhongzhou.

That place where Martial Arts Masters are as numerous as cattle hair.

You can't be sure that even a melon seller isn't a Master.

The Ling Clan of Zhongzhou has been hidden away for a long time, not taking action for decades.

The Poker Organization cannot estimate their overall strength either.

"No, even if you are from the Ling Clan of Zhongzhou, so what? If your personal martial power is insufficient, the Ling Clan of Zhongzhou won't be able to protect you forever."

In Yi Shuang's view, for a major clan like the Ling Clan of Zhongzhou, how could Ling Xian be from the Main Branch? He was most likely from a Collateral Branch.

And last night, she only lost to Ling Xian because she was careless.

"I, Poker A, only submit to someone stronger than myself."

Ling Xian laughed loudly upon hearing this. Clearly, Yi Shuang was still unconvinced, believing she only lost last night due to a sneak attack.

"Fine. We can fight right now. If you lose, you'll become my maid, just like Chi Taohua."

"Alright. If I win, you let Taohua and me go. But right now..." Poker A hesitated, looking at her messy appearance.

Ling Xian pulled out a Pill refined by the Living Dead from his pocket and popped it into Poker A's mouth.

"What is this?" Poker A asked suspiciously.

But the next moment, a warm current appeared in her body, and all her injuries completely healed.

This was a Pill Ling Xian had exchanged from the Living Dead using a considerable amount of Medicinal Ingredients... Inside the courtyard of Villa Number One.

Poker A changed into a Trench Coat, while Ling Xian remained in casual wear.

Ling Wu, the Living Dead, Chi Taohua, and others watched from the side.

The two stood thirty meters apart.

But a distance of thirty meters was enough for a Killer of her caliber to see many details clearly.

The opponent clearly wasn't taking this match seriously.

"Carelessness will cost you." Poker A spoke, her voice clear and cold like an icy spring. "How many Fifth-Rank Martial Artists have died by my hand? How many Grandmasters have been thwarted by me?

Although I am only a B-rank Dual-Ability User of the Shadow and Psychic Types, my combat instinct far surpasses A-rank Experts."

Many overseas powers use A, B, C levels for classification.

Among them, S-rank represents Sixth-Rank Martial Artists, which are Grandmasters.

A-rank represents Fifth-Rank Martial Artists.

B-rank represents Fourth-Rank Martial Artists.

And so on.

It is similar to the Martial Artist Realm Classification in the Dragon Country.

Only the nomenclature is different.

Ling Xian opened his eyes, yawning, showing no particular concern for the fight.

This scene made Poker A quite uncomfortable; deep down, she actually hoped Ling Xian would win.

"Poker A, Yi Shuang, or call me by my real name, Mo Xueer." Poker A introduced herself proactively.

Ling Xian wasn't too surprised. As Poker A, a Killer who frequently appeared in dangerous situations, Yi Shuang could only be an Alias.

"Ling Xian!" Ling Xian introduced himself.

As his voice fell, Mo Xueer's hand was already pressing on the Throwing Knife inside her Trench Coat.

Suddenly, the air solidified.

Neither side made the first move.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Mo Xueer moved.

Her Trench Coat billowed, and three Throwing Knives shot towards Ling Xian's face in a Pin Formation!

At the same time, she merged herself into the Shadow, moving sideways, and drew a Short-Barreled Shotgun from beneath her Trench Coat with her right hand.

On Ling Xian's side, facing the incoming Throwing Knives, he merely raised his hand.

Dragon Capturing Hand!

Invisible Qi Energy transformed into the Dragon Claw Phantom in mid-air. With a gentle squeeze, the three Throwing Knives shattered instantly.

As for the shotgun, the moment the trigger was pulled, the barrel twisted and deformed.

Mo Xueer decisively abandoned the gun and threw a Small Black Ball with a backhand motion.

Ling Xian sensed danger and immediately used powerful Internal Energy to suspend the Small Black Ball in mid-air.

Boom!

The sound was accompanied by a flash of fire.

The damage from the explosion was not completely blocked.

At this moment, Ling Xian had to admit that there was a reason Poker A was chosen as the Poker Organization's First-Generation Test Subject.

With all sorts of bizarre Gadgets combined with her Combat Awareness, even he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.

Mo Xueer's pupils contracted. She realized that Ling Xian was absolutely not an ordinary Fifth-Rank Martial Artist.

"Just surrender, Sister A!" Chi Taohua's mood improved, and she began to advise Mo Xueer from the side.

"Young Master can help you leave the organization."

Mo Xueer didn't even look at her, instead staring intently at Ling Xian.

Ling Xian also started to get serious. "Do you still want to fight?"

"You must have more Hidden Cards than this, but my Hidden Cards... not even one-tenth of them have been revealed."

Ling Xian took a step forward, and the Undead Divine Fire surged up, its aura slowly awakening like a sleeping Fierce Beast.

Pale Blue Flames flickered around him; the surrounding temperature plummeted, and strange phenomena appeared in the air.

Mo Xueer's breathing hitched.

That was... Soul Pressure!

After injecting the Genetic Serum, her Spiritual Power soared, making her extremely sensitive to both Mental and Soul Power.

The man in front of her was not an ordinary Martial Artist at all; his soul intensity even surpassed those S-rank Monsters in the organization!

"Who exactly are you?" Curiosity finally tinged Mo Xueer's voice.

"Ling Xian. Heir of the Ling Group." Ling Xian smiled and extended his hand. "Now, I extend an invitation to you: become my subordinate, and I will help you completely remove the side effects of the Genetic Serum in your body and grant you a clean identity.

I'll let you and Taohua live together in the sunlight."

It must be said, this was very tempting, and Mo Xueer was moved.

"What is the price?"

"Loyalty! Absolute loyalty!" Ling Xian said, "And helping me handle certain matters."

Mo Xueer fell silent.

She looked at Chi Taohua eating a tub of Ice Cream, feeling a bit envious.

Life in the Underground World was too painful.

Chi Taohua noticed this and nodded frantically, her eyes showing sincerity.

Next, Mo Xueer surveyed her surroundings and found twelve Dark Guards, all Fourth-Rank Masters, encircling her.

"It sounds nice, but if I refuse, it's not like I could actually escape," Mo Xueer muttered.

Even if she fought desperately, she could only take a few people down with her, but it was absolutely impossible to kill Ling Xian.

"I need guarantees." Mo Xueer revealed a pale yet delicate face. "My Crimes must be erased by you, and my identity must be remade by you.

Furthermore, you cannot force me to do anything that violates my Bottom Line.

No killing women and children, no harming the innocent!"

Ling Xian smiled and raised an eyebrow. "A Killer also talks about a Bottom Line?"

"Precisely because I am a Killer, living in the Underground World, I need a Bottom Line even more," Mo Xueer looked straight at Ling Xian. "Otherwise, what difference is there between me and those monsters consumed by the Serum?"

The two looked at each other.

After a long pause, Ling Xian smiled cheerfully.

"Deal!"