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In an inn somewhere in the underground Shadow Assassin City

"Isn't that the Crimson Shadow? What's he doing here?" Someone whispered.

"Who's Crimson Shadow?" Another questioned.

"You haven't heard? He's assassin that joined about two months ago. Ever since the second day he joined, he's has taken contract after contract. So far the record is 10 contracts a day for him." The one that whispered answered.

"Oh yeah! I remember there being talk about a newbie taking contract after contract. At first people thought he was just being ignorant and foolish; but apparently, it turns out that he actually has some skill."

The target of their conversation was naturally Xiao Ying, who had taken up the name "Crimson Shadow" as an assassin.

It had been two months since the time he had left the Goldenbell Orphanage. He had gotten stronger and increased his cultivation base to the Peak of Physique Tempering Phase.

His status was completely different from when he had left the orphanage.

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Name: Xiao Ying

Age: 16

Status: Alive

Level: 17 (460/1700)

Stat Points Available: 1644

Absorption: 250

Perception: 250

Strength: 250

Intelligence: 250

Agility: 250

Vitality: 250

Cultivation:

Peak Physique Tempering Phase of the Foundation Tempering Realm

Intents-

Slaughtering-Dagger Intent

Shadow-Illusion Intent

Blood-Poison Intent

Abyssal-Shadow Intent

Skill Points Available: 14

Skills:

Dagger Arts- level 12 (0/12)

Shadow of Nine Lives- level 12 (0/12)

Traceless Shadows- level 12 (0/12)

Illusion Arts- level 12 (0/12)

Undying Will- level 12 (0/12)

Poison Arts- level 12 (0/12)

Exceptional Qi Control- level 12 (0/12)

Poison Resistance- level 12 (0/12)

Shadow Manipulation- level 12 (0/12)

Quests: 1

Item Shop: Available

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Xiao Ying did 10 contracts everyday which awarded him with 20 exp, 4 stat points, and 1 skill point; at the end of the two months, he accumulated 13,200 exp, 2,718 stat points, and 600 stat points.

Throughout the two months, He had learned that his stats caps when they reach a certain number. The only way to increase the limit is by breaking through minor levels.

According to the system, before he started cultivation, his stat cap was 15. When he entered the Early Physique Tempering Phase, the stat cap increased to 25. At the Mid Physique Tempering Phase, it was 75. The Late Physique Tempering Phase's cap was 150. The Peak Physique Tempering Phase's cap was 250.

At the moment, Xiao Ying's strength was at the peak of the Peak Physique Tempering Phase; therefore, this meant that he was unrivaled within the Physique Tempering Phase, and could possibly defeat those in the Early Meridian Awakening Phase.

During these last two months as an assassin, name had become a little famous throughout the Shadow Assassin Sect and City, as well as the outside world.

Suddenly, Xiao Ying stood up and left the inn; it was time to go do more contracts.

He made his way over to the Contract Hall. Entering the building, he went up to the desk with the person reading. Although he had been to the hundreds of times these last few months, he still didn't know whether that person was a woman or a male as their voice was masked due to the hood and mask they wore.

"Where is the Early Meridian Awakening Phase contracts?" Xiao Ying asked with his signature cold voice, something he has adopted over time as an assassin.

"Up the stairs over there. Go ask someone at the desk to explain the contract placements."

Following that person's directions, he went up the stairs and asked someone at the "customer service" desk on the second floor.

"Over there are Early Meridian Awakening Phase Contracts. There, Mid Meridian Awakening Phase. Late Meridian Awakening Phase Contracts are there. That section there is dedicated to Peak Meridian Awakening Phase Contracts." One of the people at the desk pointed out.

After that, Xiao Ying went to the Early Meridian Awakening Phase Contracts to pick one out. The assassination contracts he took during these two months were not difficult for him, so he decided today that he would fish in deeper waters.

During his time as an assassin, he has learned to accept all contracts, whether they are to kill someone innocent, good, or evil. If he has to kill someone that is innocent or good, he prays for them after their death; however, if the person he has to kill is evil, he adopts the title of the Judge of Sinners and sentences them to death.

'What will it be this time?' Xiao Ying thought.

' "Kill the son of the city lord of the town to the far east. Reward: 1 gold" sure I'll take this one. I've never actually left the capital before. It seems that it full speed, I should reach the town within three days.' he determined.

He then took the contract to the desk to register for it.

"Name and identification card." The person stated.

"Crimson Shadow. Here." Xiao Ying handed it to him.

"You realize that this contract is for Early Meridian Awakening Phase cultivators right? You're only at the Peak of the Physique Tempering Phase."

"Yes. I know."

"Okay, then. It's your life, not mine."

After Xiao Ying completed the required steps to register for the contract, he departed immediately.

Leaving the city, and then the capital, he used "Traceless Shadows" to traverse the terrain, traveling to the location of the contract.

Day after day, as well as daily quest after daily quest, passed while he was traveling. On the third day, he had reached the town.

At the moment, Xiao Ying was wearing some regular clothes, so as to not arouse suspicion.

Walking through the town, he saw many people, as it was still the middle of the day.

He walked up to one of the people to ask some questions.

"Hello, can you answer some questions?" Xiao Ying put on a fake smile and spoke in a false voice.

"Hey there. Sure, what do you want to know?" That person agreed.

"Firstly, my name is Xiao Ying. What's your name?"

"My name's Robert, but you can call me Bobby."

"Nice to meet you bobby. Where's the closest inn?"

"Over there, past the general store."

"Last question. What town is this?"

"This town here is called Redstone. Welcome to Redstone, Xiao Ying."

The man called Bobby walked away after welcoming him.

'Hmm, Redstone? Reminds me of a game I used to play as a kid in my past life. What was it called? Blocky-Craft? Probably something like that.' Xiao Ying remembered.