Super War God in the City

"Tian Xuan, what should we do, do we still carry out the mission?" Di Ming hesitantly asked through the earpiece.

Tian Xuan stood in the villa courtyard, his mind in turmoil, somewhat in a dilemma. After so many years in the circle, he was considered quite the 'wrist', was he really going to cower now?

How was he supposed to continue mixing in this circle if he backed down now, but if he didn't give up, his chances of winning seemed slim!

"Who exactly are you?" Tian Xuan couldn't help but ask again.

Ling Fan chuckled, "It's better you don't know my name. It's not good for you. Besides, you dare to come and assassinate me without even knowing who I am?

"It makes me seriously doubt the credibility of your S-class assassin status. It seems a little too inflated. Just let her go, you all can get lost!"

Tian Xuan and Di Ming, who was ambushed from afar, could only feel their faces burning with shame upon hearing this. It was a slap in the face.

Ling Fan found it amusing internally. It would be strange if they could discover his true identity. Back when he, Ling Beiming, was at the pinnacle of his power, not just anyone had the chance to see his true face.

Apart from a few people, his image and information had always been shrouded in secrecy.

Tian Xuan glanced at Shangguan Yue beside him, his eyes flickering, and finally made up his mind. Everything Ling Fan had done up to now seemed to be to save this woman beside him.

Since his side's information was thoroughly exposed to the opponent, he would not foolishly believe that Ling Fan would truly keep his promise to let them go just because they released the woman.

"Do it!" Tian Xuan said this one word through the earpiece.

Di Ming, lying in wait far away, also came to a realization. With their identities exposed, they faced the same outcome regardless; they could only fight now.

Ling Fan's Divine Sense had already captured another person's voice from the earpiece and knew that someone was lying in ambush where he couldn't see.

Immediately, he surveyed the surrounding environment, looked in a certain direction, and, relying on his rich experience, easily determined the most advantageous position to snipe him.

Di Ming, lying in ambush, saw Ling Fan's gaze directed at him through the scopes and his hair stood on end. He couldn't help but curse, "Xuan... damn it, he seems to have found me!"

Di Ming couldn't help but let out a swear word, wondering if Ling Fan was perhaps one of their own kind.

"Hmm, no choice left, get ready to act!" Tian Xuan said, instructing others.

Ling Fan's Divine Sense caught the conversation between the two, confirming his guess, but he also gave a bitter smile internally, suspecting that they probably wouldn't believe him.

People like them, who risked their lives on the edge of a knife, would never hand over control of their own life and death to someone else, would they?

In fact, Tian Xuan was rather annoyed inside. He hadn't expected that just a few more words with the other party would put him completely at a disadvantage. He needed to regain his face and honor; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to get over this hurdle in his heart.

"Kid, kneel down!" Tian Xuan commanded coldly.

With Tian Xuan's words, everyone's gaze converged on Ling Fan, who had been arrogant and dominant from the moment he showed up. To have him kneel down?

The crowd had various thoughts—some shook their heads in disbelief, some anticipated, others were nervous...

By now, Wen Gao had already stood up and come to Ling Fan's side, his expression somewhat complex, "Boss!"

Seeing Ling Fan hesitating, Tian Xuan pulled off the tape from Shangguan Yue's mouth and said sternly, "Beg him for help, I hope this man won't disappoint you!"

Shangguan Yue immediately shouted at Ling Fan without any hesitation, "Ling Fan, don't worry about me, if anything happens to me, you must cure my mother!"

Hearing this, Tian Xuan became furious. He hadn't expected this woman not to beg for help or disturb the other party's mind, but instead to say such a thing.

Without another word, he pulled out a dagger and pressed it against Shangguan Yue's face, turned to Ling Fan, and said, "Say it again, kneel down, or I'll scar her face!"

Shangguan Yue felt the chill of the dagger against her cheek, her heart trembled, but she still pursed her lips, clenched her teeth, and her face turned pallid.

The onlookers, witnessing Shangguan Yue being kidnapped, had mixed emotions. Shangguan Yue was indeed unlucky; no one expected her to be related to Ling Fan, and it seemed like a deep relationship at that, otherwise she wouldn't have been kidnapped as a hostage.

Li Shishi's palms were sweating, and her heart was incredibly tense. At this critical juncture, she had no idea how Ling Fan would make his decision.

Li Gu and his wife were also feeling apprehensive. Their precious daughter was with this young man; would her future life be too exhilarating, perhaps even too much to handle?

Cheng Zhenli's complexion finally regained some color as she sneered inwardly, "No matter how powerful, could that kind of tense and perilous life really be bearable for ordinary people? First, let me see what kind of fate befalls Shangguan Yue today!"

Those who had past grievances with Ling Fan were excited and agitated, especially Ge Su.

As for Wen Gao, his loyalty to Ling Fan was unwavering, without the slightest rebellious intention. Jing Jianming also didn't harbor any wild thoughts; these so-called assassins didn't catch their eye at all. It was just that with Shangguan Yue in the hands of the enemy, there was a sense of hesitation to take action.

It wasn't that they looked down on these assassins. It was more that these folks had stayed in their corners, never really roaming the Underworld.

They were clueless about the terrifying capabilities of these assassins, and the rankings such as S-level meant little to them. In their eyes, assassins were just like rats, creatures that shunned the light!

"Boss, how do you need us to cooperate?" Wen Gao suddenly whispered.

Just then, Tian Xuan let out a cold snort and tightened his grip slightly, "It seems you don't care about her!"

As he spoke, he turned to look at Shangguan Yue, "I'm sorry, but in his eyes, you don't seem to have much status. Don't blame me for being ruthless; blame him for being heartless towards you!"

Shangguan Yue felt the blade of the dagger touch her skin and her heart turned icy. She gritted her teeth and shut her eyes tightly.

"Stop!" Ling Fan took a deep breath and suddenly knelt down.

This kneel brought an instant hush to the courtyard, and everyone wore expressions of disbelief. This man, who had remained proudly upright from the beginning, had actually knelt down!

Even Ge Su, his archenemy, was momentarily moved; Li Shishi covered her mouth, almost in tears.

Shangguan Yue, upon hearing this, opened her eyes wide and saw the figure deeply kneeling not far away. Her mind went blank for a moment.

"He... actually knelt for me!" Shangguan Yue murmured to herself.

She was no longer afraid of the assassin by her side. In her heart, in her eyes, only that one figure was reflected.

"Boss!" Wen Gao clenched his fists tightly. He hadn't expected Ling Fan to actually kneel; being a man of feelings himself, he was deeply touched.

Not just for Shangguan Yue—if anyone at his side faced danger, he wouldn't remain indifferent either.

"Let her go!" Ling Fan's voice was ice-cold. Experience new stories on My Virtual Library Empire

"Tian Xuan, seems like you've guessed correctly, this chick is his weakness!" Di Ming spoke through the earpiece.

"Heh, no kidding. Otherwise, he would have made his move when I appeared. What do you think all his chatter with me was for?" Tian Xuan laughed smugly, feeling assured with Shangguan Yue as leverage. Everything was going to be easy now.

Without another word, 'swish', the dagger plunged into Shangguang Yue's arm.

"Ah!"

Caught off guard, Shangguan Yue let out a scream.

The onlookers couldn't help but shudder. They hadn't expected this assassin to be so deranged.

Ling Fan's face turned ashen, and his eyes were fixed on Tian Xuan as he said each word deliberately: "I promise, you will die a miserable death!"

"Haha, really? Kid, sever one of your arms now, or else, I'll dislocate one of her arms!" Tian Xuan sneered, as if he was certain of Ling Fan's next move.

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