Chapter 535 - Assassination
Chapter 535 of "MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again" begins revealing surprises: Chapter 535: Chapter 23 Assassination"The affairs at Spring Fragrance Pavilion must not be rushed; everything... Read on to find out!
Chapter 535: Chapter 23 Assassination"The affairs at Spring Fragrance Pavilion must not be rushed; everything has to wait until Pudasās father finishes his retreat."
Inside the City Lord Mansion, Lu Hong received high-standard treatment. Although there were always some guards secretly watching him, Lu Hong, who had no ulterior motives, didnāt mind at all and just pretended not to see them.
Enjoying a period of peace, Lu Hong spent his time either playing with Pudas and others or deeply engaged in meditation.
Half a year had passed, and Lu Hong had reached the Second-Transformation Peak of a Great War Master, just one step away from entering the Third Transition. Since his Divine Soul had stabilized, Lu Hong no longer worried about this aspect.
Since opportunities were not easy to find, Lu Hong simply ended his cultivation and decided to explore City 022. He had never truly appreciated the beauty of the city except when he went out to explore nature and enjoy leisure time with Pudas and friends.
Lu Hong went to the courtyard where Pudas lived and found that he was not there, so he asked the guard at the door, "Where is your young master?"
"Reporting to my lord, the Young City Lord left the city early this morning after receiving a letter."
Since Pudas was not around, Lu Hong decided to go shopping on his own.
Upon leaving the City Lord Mansion, the tails that had been shadowing him still followed closely.
Ignoring them, Lu Hong strolled along the wide streets, enjoying the mundane life of the Eternal Clan. Although the Eternal Clan started off at the middle of the First Transition as soon as they were born, they viewed this power as no different from that of ordinary people. Many of the Eternal Clan lacked ambition and didnāt care to cultivate, leading lives similar to civilians within the Star Seaāgoing to work every day and supporting their families.
The streets were constantly filled with vendors, and the shops were brimming with specialty items produced in this star area.
Filled with curiosity, Lu Hong looked around, and after half an hour, he noticed a trace of abnormality behind him.
Apart from the tail from the City Lord Mansion, another group had also set their eyes on him midway.
Was it Lin Zilaiās men?
Or Spring Fragrance Pavilion?
Lu Hong hesitated slightly, guessing it was more likely Lin Zilaiās men. Given that he had not committed any slip-ups at the Spring Fragrance Pavilion, could just a phrase have provoked their murderous intent?
Since he had tails, Lu Hong decided to deal with them and after some detours, he arrived at a secluded area on the edge of the city.
As the population around him gradually disappeared, the intent to kill Lu Hong also slowly spread.
"Come out; you must be tired from following the whole way."
Upon hearing Lu Hongās words, three elven men with grim expressions stepped out from the shadows. "How did you discover us?"
"Newbies?" Lu Hong chuckled, "You were following too closelyāit would be hard not to notice!"
"And, you should conceal your murderous intent better; itās too obvious and easy to detect."
After hearing Lu Hongās explanation, the assassin let out a sneer, "You seem very confident in yourself?"
"Yes."
A cold light flashed in the eyes of the elf assassin, "Iāve met many confident ones, but they all ended up dead by my hand. I hope you can be the exception."
"Alright, I definitely respect your wish."
Being retorted by Lu Hong, the assassin became instantly enraged, "Youāre seeking death!"
With that, the three assassins transformed into a rapidly moving shadow, attacking Lu Hongās vital points.
"Blood Qi Shockwave!" Facing the surrounding attack, Lu Hong used his Skill, and the power of his Blood Qi burst forth suddenly.
Although Lu Hong unleashed his Blood Qi, it seemed as though an invisible barrier contained the power, preventing it from affecting the city.
Having pushed back the assassinsā attack, Lu Hong narrowed his eyes slightly, "You guys did quite a thorough job in preparation!"
"Donāt expect any reinforcements from the City Lord Mansion, the guards following you have been dealt with by us, they canāt send any messages." The assassin stared intently at Lu Hong. The brief exchange had made him realize that his target this time was quite troublesome, but he was confident in killing the other party given enough time, "Just a mere human, after all."
"Alright," Lu Hong sighed and asked, "But before I inevitably die, I have one question. I hope you could be generous and resolve my curiosity."
"Speak, Iāll give you this chance; after all, itās my first time hunting a human. I grant your last request," the assassin arrogantly regarded Lu Hong, unconcerned.
"Thank you." Lu Hong smiled slightly, "May I know who sent you? If I am to die, I should at least know who my enemy is, right?"
"You offended the Spring Fragrance Pavilion and you still donāt know?" Clearly, the assassin wasnāt aware of the reason why Lu Hong was marked for assassination, and he unabashedly revealed his backer.
"Good, thank you." Lu Hong nodded, "You can die now."
The assassin was momentarily stunned, then his face darkened, "Are you trying to trick us? Do you think you can leave alive?"
"Of course, youāre too weak. I feel like the Spring Fragrance Pavilion might be underestimating me." As he spoke, Lu Hong released his Blood Qi fully, enveloping the entire Magic Confinement Area with the massive power of his blood sea.
The magic barriers that trapped the area nearly shattered under the impact of Lu Hongās Blood Qi.
From not far away, the shout of an elven assassin mage could be heard, "Number eighty-seven, what are you doing? Kill this human now! My magic canāt hold much longer!"
The elven assassin took a deep breath. He didnāt know why Lu Hong possessed such formidable strength, but this manāmust be killed!
The three assassins transformed into a shadowy blur, merging around Lu Hong and delivering a lethal strike.
Unfortunately for them, what Lu Hong was least worried about was an assassinās surprise attack; his Divine Eye had already seen all their movements.
Calmly, Lu Hong first kicked the enemy in front of him, then stepped back to dodge the attacks from the assassins on either side. With both fists, he struck them away.
Before the assassins could stabilize themselves, Lu Hong suddenly appeared beside them, "Your speed is a bit slow!"
He then smashed his fist, filled with Blood Qi, hard into an assassinās chest.
The Strike of Doom instantly erupted.
A massive surge of Blood Qi flowed into the assassinās chest, causing him to clench his chest in pain as his body began breaking apart. Finally, under the impact of the Blood Qi, he exploded into a shower of blood.
The other two lesser assassins panicked, retreating continuously, too fearful to face Lu Hong directly.
"Go join him."
Lu Hong declared indifferently, sealing their fate.
Somewhere nearby, the elven mage stabilizing the magic barrier muttered in frustration, "Damn, I almost messed up. If this skill failed, the assassination would definitely fail and it wouldnāt just be them, Iād be punished too. Iām never working with him again, damn it!"
"I guess you wonāt have the chance to work together anymore." Unbeknownst to him, Lu Hong had already appeared behind the mage, lightly patting the mageās shoulder.
The mage startled, and in terror stammered, "You...you..."
"Go join them." Lu Hong cut off any further conversation by snapping the mageās neck.
If itās not an instant cast skill, a mage caught in close quarters was always a sitting duck.
As the mage died, the magic barrier also shattered.
Lu Hong quickly gathered his Blood Qi, leaving no impact, and continued to stroll around the city. He did not return to the City Lord Mansion until dusk.
Pudas, who had left earlier, had not yet returned. Lu Hong didnāt tell anyone about todayās incidents; after the City Lord finished his seclusion, he could not leave the house anymore.
The main reason for the assassinsā failure was that the Spring Fragrance Pavilion had not fully grasped Lu Hongās power. Should there be another attack, they will surely deploy more formidable assassins, and the lineup would be more luxurious. Having lost the sacred sword, Lu Hongās combat abilities were greatly reducedāit was better not to gamble with his life.
After about two hours, the vice officer of the City Lord Mansion burst into Lu Hongās room, demanding loudly, "What exactly did you do!"
Lu Hong emerged from meditation, opening his eyes to ask, "What are you talking about?"
"My men are missing!" the vice officer ground out through clenched teeth. "And there are signs of a fight found on the west side of the city along with four mutilated bodies. Was it you?"
"I donāt know." Knowing that the vice officer had always been suspicious of him, Lu Hong chose not to reveal everything right away, guessing that the other party would hardly believe him anyway; it was better to wait until Pudas returned.
The vice officer stepped forward, his Magic Power surging, a coercive aura enveloping Lu Hong.
A Third-Transition-stage powerhouse!
Lu Hong perceived the pressure emanating from the other and said, "I am a friend of your Young City Lord. If you strike me now, be careful, Pudas might hold you accountable when he returns. Moreover, thereās no evidence whatsoever linking me to the incident on the west side, isnāt this a bit too rash, Mr. Bick?"
"Fast-talker." Vice Officer Bick indeed lacked any evidence, and watching Lu Hong had been done secretly, not fit to mention publicly; he had to find evidence to accuse this human.
"Donāt give me a chance!" Bick said darkly, "Due to the bloodshed on the west side, you are now listed as a suspect and will be placed under the control of the City Lord Mansion. I hope you behave yourself!"
"Thank you, sir." Lu Hong was not only unfazed but delighted; Bickās overt surveillance was in fact another layer of protection, knowing that the Spring Fragrance Pavilion would think twice before striking him due to the threats from the City Lord Mansion.