Reborn as a Hatrack in the Mystical Land
Chapter 109 - 23 Dark Techniques "Devil’s Eye"_2

Chapter 109: Chapter 23 Dark Techniques "Devil’s Eye"_2

"Alchemist Yue," from above the surface of the lake, an anxious shout carried over. Feng Buhui, with Ni Qianjun whose face was flushed red as fire, limped towards her.

Just before dawn, Ni Qianjun recovered, thanks to his formidable physique and remarkable willpower. In this misfortune, he found luck; his Dark Heavenly cultivation, far from diminishing in the face of the Devil Crystal’s poison, had instead become more refined.

Feng Buhui’s right eye was swollen like a steamed bun, and a front tooth was missing. Upon waking up and finding out that Feng Buhui had let Yue Jinghua go alone to the dangerous Lake Heart Island, Ni Qianjun beat him up badly.

"You’ve recovered? Truly worthy of being Dark Heavenly," Yue Jinghua punched Ni Qianjun in the chest, a smile in her eyes.

As dawn broke, Yue Jinghua’s blood-stained face and her eyes appeared even more clear and bright.

In Ni Qianjun’s throat, it was as if something was stuck, and without hesitation, he grabbed the fist that had landed on her chest.

Her fingers were seized by a pair of rough, large hands and immediately fell into the embrace of strong arms.

"I, Ni Qianjun, swear that in this lifetime, I shall not let you suffer the slightest injury," Ni Qianjun’s tiger-like eyes filled with passion, holding Yue Jinghua tightly.

Being held so tight that her ribs hurt and almost unable to breathe, Yue Jinghua rolled her eyes.

Qing Pu sneered at the side, his gaze suddenly turning sharp.

"What a touching scene of love. Ni Qianjun, as the vice-leader of the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group, you are in charge of leading both the Reversed Fire and Blue Crystal Mercenary Groups. The entire Blue Diamond Task was nearly annihilated, yet here you are, fooling around with this wench," Lihua Xue said with jealousy, a shadowy figure standing behind her.

"Lihua Xue, the actions of Blue Crystal can be witnessed by everyone on the Fire Dragon Sail. You broke the Mercenary Guild’s alliance contract on your own, betraying us and joining forces with the Silver Scorpion to assassinate the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group. Feng Buhui has told me everything. And yet you have the audacity to come here looking for trouble. Today, you will not escape again," Ni Qianjun said calmly, pulling Yue Jinghua behind him for protection.

In his hands, the Red Scythe flashed a scarlet light.

"Let’s see if you’re capable of that. Kill that little wench for me first," Lihua Xue’s hatred towards Yue Jinghua had reached its peak, she said to the black-clothed figure.

There was no trace of the Devil Crystal on Lake Heart Island any longer.

In comparison to the Reversed Fire Mercenary Group, the loss of the Blue Crystal Mercenary Group was a true total loss.

Moreover, the Silver Scorpion Mercenary Group had been entirely wiped out. If the news were to spread, she wouldn’t be able to stand her ground on the Eastern Continent.

And all of this, was caused by Yue Jinghua.

Lihua Xue glanced quickly behind her. Her gaze landed on the shadowy figure draped in black, her brow filled with pride.

Only then did Ni Qianjun and Feng Buhui notice the person behind Lihua Xue.

The figure was cloaked in black garments, covered from face to feet, revealing not an inch. Even the eyes were entirely hidden beneath the black cloak, like a black bat flying out at nightfall.

He seemed inconspicuous, nearly unnoticeable.

But just as Lihua Xue was pleading for help, and Ni Qianjun turned to look at him, beneath the black cloak, those slightly upturned eyes had, a moment earlier, clasped Yue Jinghua’s hand and made a turn.

A surge of killing aura and battle intent burst forth, the man’s cloak billowing as if caught by a strong wind.

Ni Qianjun couldn’t help but change his expression slightly, "Assassin, could it be you’re from the Assassin Alliance."

Feng Buhui’s lips shivered, and the crossbow arrow in his hand was instantly ready, vigilantly aimed at the figure in black.

On Lake Heart Island, the surface of Blood Lake, which had already faded much in color, was rolled over by a layer of bloody froth.

Everyone’s expressions varied, the only ones who remained somewhat calm were Yue Jinghua, who did not know what the Assassin Alliance was, and Qing Pu, an antique from a thousand years ago.

The major powers of the Eastern Continent: Divine Court, Mercenary Guild, Danlu, and Assassin Alliance.

Among these four great forces, the Assassin Alliance ranked the last, but no one, not even the renowned Xuanwu experts of the continent, would dare to underestimate the Assassin Alliance.

The Assassin Alliance, making a living off murder. Their whereabouts are elusive, their appearances ever-changing, their identities wildly diverse.

They are concealed among the crowds, with no one knowing their true identities.

They could be the famous and powerful of a region or an insignificant servant in a teahouse.

Once the Assassin Alliance accepts a task, they will accomplish it by any means necessary, like maggots that gnaw on bones. For the Dark Practitioners, assassins are like a cancer on the body, a source of constant unease.

At this moment, the person in the black cloak before them, regardless of his cultivation, could be guessed not to be a novice just from Lihua Xue’s confident demeanor.

No wonder Ni Qianjun and Feng Buhui were on guard.

The three from the Rebellion Mercenary Group had just suffered hardships and were now exhausted. Compared to the rested Lihua Xue and the man in the black cloak whose cultivation was not clear, the three were at the end of their rope.

"Lihua Xue, mind your tone. This time my task is only to protect you and find the Devil Crystal. As for killing, it’s not within the scope of my mission," the man in the black cloak’s voice was somewhat hoarse, indistinguishable as male or female, and ageless, leaving one unable to guess.

After hearing this, Ni Qianjun’s expression eased slightly. Although assassins were known for their unexpected murders, they were known for abiding by their word and the rules of the Assassin Alliance, never killing without reason.

"I don’t care about these, kill her, set your own price. Tell me, how many Dark Pills?" Lihua Xue glared at Yue Jinghua ferociously, wishing she could kill her on the spot. She would rather spend her entire fortune to have Yue Jinghua killed.

"Her, hm?" The cloak of the figure in black fluttered, and his chilling gaze, devoid of any warmth, surveyed Yue Jinghua’s form.

Being stared at by him, Yue Jinghua felt as though an Ice Blade was sliding over her skin, bone-chilling cold.

Ni Qianjun frowned deeply, bursting out angrily: "You dare!"

Amidst light laughter, the black cloak fluttered, and the hoarse voice contained a special implication, "If it’s her..."