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163 – efficient
Xiao Zuiji was part of the present mission, but he did not enter Qinya House. Instead, he rested with the Type 88 rifle on a tree nearby.
Opposite him was a business owned by his family. During his peak years, he would often come here to drink tea after cultivation, surrounded by a group of younger cousins trying to flatter him.
However.
He never would have thought that it was an assassins’ den.
He never would have thought that the several groups of assassins chasing after them were all people of the Xiao Family!
Inside the Ironbone Sect, he had just regained his self-confidence. The Xiao Zuiji who had just become hopeful of the future was thrown into chaos once more.
Kicked me out.
Why must you also drive me towards suicide?
Why?
Why?!
Xiao Zuiji gripped the ice-cold Type 88 rifle with his left hand, sadness and anger filling his heart.
Jun Changxiao was also present. He sat on a branch nearby.
Seeing his disciple’s arm trembling, he said. “Zuiji, when you were kicked out that day, the Xiao Family felt you were doomed to live a lifetime as trash.”
“Sect Head, why
”
Xiao Zuiji’s voice was hoarse; obviously, he was finding it hard to control his emotions.
Jun Changxiao said, “Because they are unable to accept that the loser they kicked out would rise again, forcing them to feel regret and humiliation. In order not to feel any shame, they can only write you off and continue to live in fantasy.”
Jun Changxiao’s analysis was on point.
After Xiao Zuiji won the championship, the Xiao Family was unable to accept, unable to permit, that a loser they kicked out was so powerful.
Since they had already labeled the guy as trash, he had to live the worthless life of an ant or die!
“Zuiji.”
Jun Changxiao said, “You must learn to accept reality and let yourself become stronger through life’s unceasing struggles.”
Huff!
Xiao Zuiji took a deep breath, his state of mind gradually calming down.
“You must also remember this.”
Jun Changxiao’s voice became more serious as he added, “True family is not dictated by bloodlines, but by who is kind to you and who cares for you. Those who only wish to harm you can only ever be enemies.”
He would not let his disciples become cold-blooded and brutal killers, but he would also not forgive those who tried to kill those he cared for like some saint.
Moreover, the Xiao Family did not care about family ties. If he recommended Xiao Zuiji still treat them with love and persuasion even as they tried to kill him, Jun Changxiao would be fucking stupid.
Of course.
Persuasion wasn’t out of the question, just that they should not use love but fists instead.
Persuade them until you feel better, persuade them until they cry for their mothers and fathers — there was no problem with that.
Xiao Zuiji’s vision had gone chilly. “Sect Head, I understand!”
They kicked me out, but are still trying to take my life. Even if we share the same blood, they should be treated as enemies and not family members!


Qingya House.
Li Luoqiu brought her people inside.
An assassin disguised as a servant walked from the inner courtyard asking, “Ninth, did you—”
Shua!
Venomous Snake appeared behind him, muffling his voice with a hand over the mouth and slitting his throat.
Li Luoqiu waved a hand. Mountain Cat and the others snuck into the inner courtyard, then blocked all possible exits.
Drizzle Pavilion’s master was personally leading the mission, of course it would be ultra-professional!
“Hall Master.”
Venomous Snake whispered, “Nothing special in the courtyard.”
Li Luoqiu sat down at a table, sipping on some tea. “There should be a secret room, search carefully for me.”
“Yes.”
Venomous Snake brought some subordinates off, searching through the darkness.


Qingya House did have a secret room underground, a large one at that.
There was actually a great hall, a training room, and a wall lined with numerous weapons — it was pretty equipped.
“Big Brother, the Ironbone Sect’s Invincible Might Cannon is too scary. If we are discovered, it will be difficult to escape,” a whiskery old man said, sitting at the meeting hall.
He was one of the assassins Little Bee had followed; he was also one of the leaders of this hideout in Qingya House.
The one called Big Brother had eyes that sloped outwards, an emaciated middle-aged man with a mustache. He wore the clothing of a steward, but his eyes twinkled with cold light — he definitely wasn’t some exemplary citizen!
If Xiao Zuiji was here, he would recognize this man as the Xiao Family’s steward of external affairs, Xiao Shanhai. The man was also Great Elder Xiao’s right hand man.
He was responsible for training the assassins here in secret. If there were any assination missions, they were assigned by him.
“Didn’t expect an eighth-grade sect to cause the Vast Spirit Gate such heavy losses, so unexpected,” Xiao Shanhai said, stroking his mustache.
“Right?”
The other cheekily added, “Everyone thought that the Ironbone Sect was overestimating themselves, but they beat the Vast Spirit Gate 7:0 and Alliance Chief Qin was injured.”
At this moment, he secretly rejoiced that they had retreated two days ago. Otherwise, if they had been discovered by the Ironbone Sect, the situation would become terribly tricky.
“Great Elder has a command.”
Xiao Shanhai’s voice was dark. “The Ironbone Sect is a little thorny. All assassination plans are canceled, no one is to go out.”
“Understood,” the other echoed.
Xiao Shanghai tapped a finger against the table before saying, “Actually, I feel like we do not have to act ourselves. We can just ask Drizzle Pavilion to assassinate that trash.”
“Big Brother, Spirit Spring Mountain hired Drizzle Pavilion, but they weren’t able to do anything,” the other said.
“Hmph.” Xiao Shanhai sneered, “The Wei brothers underestimated their opponent and were too stupid. We have to hire Drizzle Pavilion’s trump card assassins to be safe.”
Hearing ‘trump card assassin’, the other was filled with worship.
Drizzle Pavilion’s trump card assassins were the elite among the elite. Although he had been trained by the Xiao Family in secret, he was still an assassin, still held a sense of awe towards these powerhouses, hoping to reach their level one day.
“It’s decided then.”
Xiao Shanhai said, “I will go chat with Great Elder. If he agrees, you will go to Drizzle Pavilion’s headquarters with me tomorrow.”
“No need.”
Suddenly, there was a voice and some footsteps. Li Luoqiu appeared from the shadows, Venomous Snake and some others behind her. She smiled in greeting, “This pavilion master has personally come.”
Shua, shua, shua!
Since people had suddenly entered the basement, the Xiao Family’s assassins rushed into the room. Each one was armed with a weapon, eyes gleaming with murderous intentions.
“Tch.”
Venomous Snake snorted in contempt.
What amateur postures and trashy weapons, what poor standards.
Xiao Shanghai narrowed his eyes to carefully examine the people, then exclaimed, “You
 You’re Drizzle Pavilion’s master?”
What?
Drizzle Pavilion Master?
The more than 20 assassins were dumbfounded.
The Xiao Family’s Great Elder had bought a set of training methods from Drizzle Pavilion Master, which is why they were able to become assassins.
If they thought carefully, this pavilion master was they’re teacher!
Knowing the newcomer’s status, the assassins immediately relaxed.
More accurately, they didn’t dare act in front of the master of assassination!
Li Luoqiu walked into the great hall, placing a hand on the table. She chuckled, “If I remembered correctly, you should be the Xiao Family’s manager of external affairs?”
“Correct.”
Xiao Shanhai stood up, politely greeting, “This one is Xiao Shanhai. That year, I followed the Great Elder to your noble establishment.”
Li Luoqiu smiled, “Manager Xiao, I must correct your earlier words.”
“Correct?” Xiao Shanhai was confused.
Li Luoqiu pulled out the Desert Eagle, spinning it around in her hands. She giggled, “My present status is not the Drizzle Pavilion’s pavilion master, but the Ironbone Unyielding Sect’s hall master.”
Xiao Shanhai was astonished.
The emaciated man next to him was quick to respond, a hidden weapon immediately coming from his sleeves.
However, he hadn’t even acted before Li Luoqiu’s arm was raised. The Desert Eagle had stopped spinning, the muzzle pointed at him and a shot punctured his forehead.
Master of assassination, clean and efficient!