Chapter 7429
Mr. 7
"Speak," Xiao Chen said sparingly, his gaze still fixed on the distant lights.
"The Blood Demon Society headquarters has issued an order to eliminate you." Su Yu's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the night sky.
She paused, then added, "This time it wasn't the Western Regional Branch acting on its own initiative; it was personally requested by a high-ranking figure in the core of headquarters! And according to the fragmented intelligence I've intercepted, the executors are already on their way to the Western Regional Branch!"
She took a deep breath and spoke even faster:
“You should know that the people in our branch pose no threat to you, but the people at headquarters are a different story! The one sent this time is very likely one of the ‘cleaners’ directly under headquarters! There’s never a record of anyone surviving when those people take action!”
Xiao Chen didn't stop walking; he continued to stroll slowly, as if he had only heard something trivial.
Su Yu grew anxious and quickly caught up, her voice filled with obvious worry:
"Xiao Chen! Can you be serious for once? Someone who can mobilize the 'Scavengers' must have an unfathomable background!"
"Han Cheng showed up when he dealt with the Wang Maosheng incident. He has a special identity and uses tough methods. You'd better stay with him these next few days. Perhaps only he can provide you with a sufficient level of security!"
This was the only feasible plan to save her life that she and a few other people in the know had come up with after repeated deliberations.
Xiao Chen finally stopped, turned his head to look at her, and said calmly, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. Han Cheng has his mission and is not currently in the Western Region."
Su Yu's expression suddenly changed drastically, and her pupils contracted sharply!
Without Han Cheng in charge, how can Xiao Chen deal with professional assassins of that caliber?
She knew the Cleaners' methods all too well... Once they locked onto a target, they would strike within 72 hours, and each strike would be a fatal blow; they had never failed!
The only outcome for this target is certain death!
Su Yu's palms instantly became sweaty, and she subconsciously reached out to grab Xiao Chen's arm, her fingertips trembling slightly.
"Xiao Chen! While the other side is probably still verifying intelligence and choosing a route, you leave immediately! Go abroad, or at least go north to avoid trouble! Take Zhou Keying with you, take the people you care about, and treat it as a long vacation, okay?"
Xiao Chen glanced down at the hand gripping his arm, then looked up, his gaze calmly meeting Su Yu's anxious eyes. He spoke clearly and forcefully, each word distinct: "Su Yu, thank you for reminding me. But I have no reason to leave."
“Since he’s coming, I’ll wait for him here.” There was no fear in his voice, but rather a faint expectation. “I’ve already given the Blood Demon Society a chance, but they chose to escalate the conflict themselves.”
"No matter who comes, the outcome won't change." Xiao Chen's lips curled into a very faint smile, his tone carrying an undeniable air of dominance. "He will only become the first case to validate my new 'idea'."
Upon hearing this, Su Yu felt that Xiao Chen had gone mad!
What gives him such confidence in the face of the top-tier cleaners directly under the Blood Demon Society headquarters?
And to validate new ideas?
While the scavengers were carrying out their international cleanup mission, Xiao Chen was probably still struggling to make his first fortune!
Even though Xiao Chen is now the representative of a newly emerging force in the western region, holding the War God Alliance and having a powerful figure like Ji Yin by his side, his weight is still far from enough in front of the forces that are truly hidden in the shadows of the world at the Blood Demon Society headquarters!
Doesn't Xiao Chen understand the principle that there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding?
Damn!
Su Yu knew Xiao Chen's personality all too well; once he made a decision, nothing could change his mind.
She had delivered all the warnings she could and said everything she needed to say.
The rest is up to Xiao Chen's own fate.
Watching Xiao Chen's retreating figure disappear into the villa, Su Yu sighed helplessly, her tone filled with complex regret:
"You think you've gained a foothold and made a name for yourself in the Western Region, but you have no idea how deep the dark side of the world is. This blindness will lead to a big fall sooner or later." "Xiao Chen, I wanted to repay your favor last time, but now it seems... I may not have the chance."
The whispers faded into the evening breeze, and her figure disappeared like a ghost into the shadows of the stairwell, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
Xiao Chen felt completely calm and fearless at this moment.
Unless it's a top-tier expert like Wu Feifei from the Spirit Realm, a mere Blood Demon Society assassin is nothing more than an ant that he can easily deal with.
He secretly hoped that the other party would be stronger... After all, he had just learned the "Breaking Edge" technique in the Soul Tower and was in need of a hard enough whetstone.
Come on, it's a good opportunity to test my newly acquired art of killing.
Inside the observation restaurant on the top floor of Building B, Western Financial Center.
Located just 1.5 kilometers from Xiao Chen's villa, this location offers a superb panoramic view of the entire city.
A man in a gray trench coat and frameless glasses casually put down his telephoto camera, his movements as languid as if he were merely admiring the night view. His eyes behind the lenses were cold and indifferent, and a completely unsmiling smile played at the corners of his mouth.
"Target, Xiao Chen?" The voice was as flat as if discussing an object. "The information makes him sound like a genius, but he just seems like a young man with incredible luck."
Standing beside him was a middle-aged man in an administrative jacket with a reserved expression. He was Qian Lin, the newly appointed head of the Western Region Martial Arts Association, and Qian Ren's younger brother.
He personally came to meet with the Blood Demon Society members because this matter concerned his career advancement and could not tolerate the slightest mistake.
He stole a glance at the man beside him, known as "Mr. Scavenger Seven," and felt a strange tightness in his heart.
The other party did not exude any murderous aura, but rather a sense of being a "tool" stripped of all emotion, as if they existed only for the purpose of completing a mission.
This flawless indifference is more chilling than overwhelming murderous intent.
“That’s right, Mr. Seven, it’s him.” Qian Lin quickly lowered his voice, his tone cautious. “Recently, he has been very influential in the Western Region, resolving many troublesome matters one after another. His background… we still can’t figure it out.”
“If you can’t figure it out, it’s because your information network is too useless.” Mr. Seven’s tone was flat, and his gaze turned back to the direction of Xiao Chen’s villa in the distance. “The target’s behavior pattern is regular, and the defense has obvious vulnerabilities. For me, the difficulty rating is: low.”
Qian Lin's expression changed slightly; the other party's nonchalance made him uneasy, and he quickly added:
"Seventh Master, please don't underestimate him! His rapid rise in just a few years, and the many talented individuals he's gathered around him, must mean he possesses extraordinary abilities. Our analysis suggests he may have access to undisclosed top-tier connections..."
"That's your problem."
Mr. Qi interrupted him directly, his tone filled with an unyielding arrogance, "I have only one task: to make him 'disappear legitimately.' His extraordinary abilities will have no chance to be displayed."
Qian Lin was furious, but dared not show it.
These unregulated cleaners, operating outside the rules, completely disregarded the New Martial Arts Association, a conventional organization. (End of Chapter)