The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1465 - Chapter 1465 Chapter 1563 Miss Han Xiaoxing

Chapter 1465: Chapter 1563: Miss Han Xiaoxing Chapter 1465: Chapter 1563: Miss Han Xiaoxing “It’s her!” Iron Face Man saw Han Xiaoxing’s face, but it was already too late for her to quickly put on the Cat Mask.

At the next moment, Han Xiaoxing rushed down from the mountain peak, her short sword shimmering with a piercing cold light, clearly intending to kill Iron Face Man.

Han Xiaoxing was exceptionally fast, and her strength had greatly improved compared to seven years ago. Iron Face Man didn’t expect Han Xiaoxing to strike so decisively and found himself at a disadvantage from the very beginning.

Iron Face Man was also strong, fending off Han Xiaoxing’s two or three moves before trying to call out Han Xiaoxing’s name.

But the words, when they reached his lips, just couldn’t be spoken.

Facing someone from his past, standing on the land that once was his home, Iron Face Man did not dare to admit he was once a member of the Purple Mist Sect.

“Hidden Kill Hall’s techniques! You deserve to die even more!” Han Xiaoxing detected traces of the Hidden Kill Hall assassin’s moves in Iron Face Man’s techniques. She immediately concluded that this person was indeed a Hidden Kill Hall assassin, her intent to kill intensified, and her attack became even more fierce and ruthless.

After a long and intense battle, Han Xiaoxing saw that the opponent was persistently on the defensive without making a move to counterattack, which sowed seeds of doubt in her mind.

Could this Iron Face Man be seeking death? Why else would he only defend and not fight back? Could he be so arrogant because I can’t hurt him?

Thinking this, the short sword in Han Xiaoxing’s hand suddenly vanished, and when it reappeared, it was pressed against Iron Face Man’s chest.

With just a bit of force, Han Xiaoxing could drive the short sword into Iron Face Man’s body and pierce through his heart.

However, the elegant brows beneath Han Xiaoxing’s mask furrowed, as the flesh of Iron Face Man seemed extremely tough. Pressing the short sword against him felt like encountering a piece of unyielding stone.

Surprise showed in Iron Face Man’s eyes; he hadn’t expected Han Xiaoxing to possess such remarkable skills. That hidden sword technique was quite exquisite. If Iron Face Man didn’t know his body was robust and not easily wounded, he might have really fallen for Han Xiaoxing’s trick.

Snap!

Iron Face Man grabbed the short sword, trying to snatch it away, while Han Xiaoxing’s foot swept toward him, bringing a fierce gust.

Iron Face Man leaned back to dodge Han Xiaoxing’s kick but did not expect her speed to be so fast. In the blink of an eye that he leaned back, Han Xiaoxing had already brought down both palms heavily on Iron Face Man’s body.

Finally, Iron Face Man was struck and sent flying; though his body was robust, Han Xiaoxing’s two palms still made his blood churn uncomfortably inside him.

Just as Han Xiaoxing was about to continue, she saw Iron Face Man gesturing with his hand towards her.

“No need to fight anymore, I am Gu Hanshan,” Iron Face Man uttered with a muffled voice.

On hearing this, Han Xiaoxing showed a sudden shock in her eyes.

This Iron Face Man is actually Gu Hanshan?

“Hmph, you think I would believe that?” Han Xiaoxing sneered. She was no greenhorn and had long been tempered in the ruthless world, developing an exceptional discernment that would not allow her to trust someone’s words so easily.

Iron Face Man shook his head and took off the black iron mask from his face.

Beneath the mask was an extremely ugly face, no longer resembling a human, akin to a Demon Beast, with only one eye somewhat similar to that of a human.

Han Xiaoxing’s brows furrowed even deeper. She had heard from Fang Lin that Gu Hanshan had become an assassin of the Hidden Kill Hall after the Endless Dungeon and had become neither human nor demonic due to the fusion with Demon Blood, like a monster.

Seeing the face of Iron Face Man now, Han Xiaoxing was somewhat convinced.

However, even though she knew that Iron Face Man was indeed Gu Hanshan, Han Xiaoxing did not let her guard down against him. After all, he was a traitor of the Purple Mist Sect, who had attempted many times to kill Fang Lin without success. Now that he had joined the Hidden Kill Hall, who knows how much he had done for them, and whether his hands were stained with the blood of his former Purple Mist Sect comrades?

Moreover, what was Gu Hanshan’s intention in appearing here?

“Miss Han Xiaoxing, I didn’t expect to meet you here,” Gu Hanshan said, his tone indescribably complex.

“Gu Hanshan, how should I deal with you, the Purple Mist traitor? Perhaps calling you an assassin of the Hidden Kill Hall would be more appropriate,” Han Xiaoxing said with a very cold tone.

Gu Hanshan snorted with laughter: “It’s been many years since we last met, and Miss Han Xiaoxing hasn’t changed much. But I, Gu Hanshan, am no longer the Gu Hanshan of the past. If I want to leave, I’m afraid even you can’t stop me.”

“You think too highly of yourself,” Han Xiaoxing said indifferently.

Gu Hanshan put his mask back on; even though he had long since stopped caring about his appearance, he still didn’t want others to keep seeing his face, especially in front of someone from his past.

“Why does Miss Han Xiaoxing wear a mask?” Gu Hanshan asked, looking at Han Xiaoxing.

Han Xiaoxing remained silent, not answering, as if she felt it beneath her to respond.

Gu Hanshan continued on his own: “Miss Han Xiaoxing doesn’t need to say it, I can see it must be because you have joined the Sky Swallowing Palace.”

“So what if I have?” Han Xiaoxing flicked her short sword, her tone carrying a hint of impatience.

“It seems that the so-called Sky Swallowing Palace really is filled with crouching tigers and hidden dragons, even Miss Han Xiaoxing has joined. I just don’t know if there’s anyone else I know within it,” Gu Hanshan said with a chuckle.

“Do you want to know about Sky Swallowing Palace? Too bad you’re asking the wrong person. Ask one more question, and I’ll kill you,” Han Xiaoxing responded coldly.

“I won’t ask about Sky Swallowing Palace, but there is one person that I must,” Gu Hanshan said, his tone becoming serious.

When Han Xiaoxing heard this, she guessed who he was going to ask about.

“Fang Lin, is he still alive? Was that really him who appeared in the Pill Alliance before?” As expected, Gu Hanshan asked about the current status, whether dead or alive, of Fang Lin.

“Do you ask about his life or death because you want to continue seeking revenge on him?” Han Xiaoxing asked in return.

Gu Hanshan shook his head. If it was for revenge, he might have thought about it in the past, but now, the idea had gradually faded.

All he thought about was someday being able to break away from the Pill Alliance, regain his freedom, and then he could do what he wanted, go to the places he desired.

After all, his original ambition was to become a respected Pill Refiner, not the assassin he was today.

“I hope he is alive,” Gu Hanshan said, then turned and walked away, his figure looking somewhat forlorn.

Han Xiaoxing stood still for a long time, then turned to look back at the gates of the Purple Mist Sect, planting a short sword above them.

“One day, I will return here and re-establish the Purple Mist Sect, and then I will remove this sword,” Han Xiaoxing swore silently to herself.

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Inside Sky Swallowing Palace, a person wearing a Cat Mask stood behind Dugu Nian, whispering softly.

“Such a large gesture, all to kill me?” Dugu Nian’s mouth curved into a smile, a sudden rise of red glint in his eyes.

ps: The third update is here; explosion on the 22nd, trying to stockpile chapters.

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