Chapter 45: Assassination

"What about the healing medicine?"

Zhang Kaitao's brows furrowed even tighter.

The healing medicine from the Xiao Family was a genuine first-grade medicinal pill.

It couldn't be compared to those inferior hemostatic herbs. Had the supply of healing medicine from the Xiao Family been cut off?

"Yeah, the supply of healing medicine from the Xiao Family has been scarce recently. Now, there's only one place left, in the northeast corner near the Xiao Family's market," a passerby said.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kaitao breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there was still some available, he could manage. If not, he could always push his way through or snatch it from others.

A sinister smile flashed across Zhang Kaitao's eyes.

"Alright, you may leave," the passerby quickly left.

Zhang Kaitao watched the departing figure with a cold sneer. He then took his bow from his back and drew out an arrow from his waist.

Taking aim, he shot.

The arrow struck the passerby's thigh, eliciting a cry of pain.

With a cold snort, Zhang Kaitao put his bow back on his back and walked towards the weapon shop.

The brave are angered and draw their swords against the stronger; the cowardly are angered but draw their swords against the weaker.

It was as simple as that.

Zhang Kaitao realized this. No wonder there weren't many people on this street. This street led to a market owned by the Xiao Family, which used to be crowded. Now, with no medicinal pills for sale, it was normal for fewer people to be around. Those roadside stalls must have relocated to the northeast corner as the passerby mentioned.

Realizing this, Zhang Kaitao relaxed.

As for the impending conflict between the two major families, it had nothing to do with him. He had no ties to either of those families. As long as he stayed out of it, he could walk away unscathed unless a Grandmaster-level expert targeted him. Let them fight it out. The more intense, the better. Heh heh...

After walking for a while, Zhang Kaitao arrived at the door of the weapon shop.

There were people, many people.

Zhang Kaitao's brows furrowed again. After a moment of contemplation, he relaxed again.

It made sense. Due to the recent tensions between the Xiao Family and the Gare Family, the situation in Wutan City had become tense. It was normal for the owner of this weapon shop to arrange more manpower to protect his shop. After all, no one wanted to get caught up in trouble.

Thinking this, Zhang Kaitao felt he had been overly paranoid lately.

Shaking his head, it was good to be cautious.

He just didn't see, in an inconspicuous corner, Gare Bo grinned widely. The prey had arrived!

Gare Bo gestured, signaling the ambushers around him to get ready.

In the past few days, he had made a deal with the bald-headed man, and they had arranged for people to ambush here. After the deed was done, all the fourth-grade medicinal pills would belong to Gare Bo.

And he needed to introduce the bald-headed man to Master Han.

Entering the weapon shop, Zhang Kaitao called out, "Shopkeeper."

"Ah, you're here," Chen Tuqiang smiled at Zhang Kaitao, but there was a subtle and unnoticed fervor in his eyes.

"Are you here to pick up your arrows? Sit here for a moment, I'll have someone bring them to you shortly," Chen Tuqiang said warmly, waving to a seemingly menial servant.

"Go."

The servant smiled knowingly, "Yes."

After the servant left, Chen Tuqiang motioned for Zhang Kaitao to sit down.

"Please."

After Zhang Kaitao sat down, Chen Tuqiang took out a teapot and poured tea for him personally.

Zhang Kaitao felt a bit strange at this moment. Why was the bald-headed man so warm today?

Then he began to speculate.

He's trying to win me over!

Zhang Kaitao nodded inwardly, feeling more and more convinced.

That's right, he's a strong expert at the eight-star Fighter level. In Wutan City, the only people stronger than him are the high-level figures of various forces and a few nine-star Fighters.

In such a situation, this bald-headed man must be trying to win him over.

Zhang Kaitao chuckled inwardly, realizing that he had been overly suspicious lately.

"Please."

Just as Zhang Kaitao was contemplating, Chen Tuqiang smiled and handed him the teacup.

Taking the teacup, Zhang Kaitao just put it down lightly, without drinking.

"Would you like to try it? It's a fine tea imported from the Cloud Empire," Chen Tuqiang said with a smile, appearing harmless.

"No, I don't like tea," Zhang Kaitao declined.

"Oh, why not try something new?" Chen Tuqiang's smile didn't waver.

"No, thank you for your kindness," Zhang Kaitao refused again.

Chen Tuqiang didn't insist.

Third time's the charm, they say.

It's a shame about the imported tea from the Cloud Empire. Even a third-tier magical beast would die immediately after drinking it...

But it doesn't matter; they have a backup plan.

Lost in thought, Zhang Kaitao frowned.

Once upon a time, he had a beloved girl. But one day, a young master came from the imperial capital.

He took a fancy to the girl and used a love potion to drug her.

The love potion was administered in the form of tea, which the girl drank.

What happened later didn't need much explanation.

The girl came to him in tears, and he confronted the young master with her.

But the young master had a Grandmaster-level expert hidden by his side.

And then...

Right in front of Zhang Kaitao, the girl was defiled.

And then, the girl committed suicide.

He also became one who only vented his anger on the weaker.

From then on, he never drank tea offered by others.

Returning to his senses, Zhang Kaitao frowned.

"Shopkeeper, why hasn't the servant returned yet?"

The timing seemed off; it was just a bundle of arrows, not something heavy.

Chen Tuqiang took a sip of tea. He had already taken the antidote in advance and wouldn't be poisoned.

He smiled apologetically.

"Yeah, I don't know what's taking him so long either. Today is unusually slow. Please wait a moment longer, I'll go see what's going on myself."

Saying that, Chen Tuqiang immediately got up, as if he really intended to go reprimand the negligent subordinate.

Zhang Kaitao didn't say anything. The shopkeeper's attitude was already good enough.

When he arrived, he vaguely sensed a lot of people around him. The owner of this weapon shop also had a martial artist of the Fighter level to protect it.

It wasn't like he could just bully some weakling by the roadside. It wouldn't be wise to act rashly.

Chen Tuqiang's steps were neither fast nor slow. When he reached behind Zhang Kaitao, he suddenly turned around and launched an

 attack!

Mountain Breaking Palm!

Chen Tuqiang was the owner of this weapon shop, usually living a pampered life with a group of bodyguards to protect him.

But he still had the power of a faction, with enough money to purchase resources for cultivation.

Therefore, he also had the cultivation of a two-star Fighter.

Zhang Kaitao's heart trembled, his hair standing on end. He sensed the sound of breaking wind behind him and, relying on his combat experience honed in the Beast Mountain Range, instinctively dodged to the side.

Zhang Kaitao lay on the ground, rolled over, and stood up. The upper half of his clothes had been torn, and a bloody smell filled the room.

Although he had dodged in time, he was still hit. Fortunately, it was just a superficial scratch, which didn't affect his combat strength.

Zhang Kaitao's eyes were filled with coldness as he pointed at Chen Tuqiang and angrily said, "What do you mean by this!"

Before Zhang Kaitao finished speaking, another palm wind came from the side.

Wind Shaped Palm!

(End of this chapter)