Assassination

In Azura cloud Base,

Tang Clan

Tangsu Ming is out of his seclusion. Since the end of the trial, he has retreated to cultivate to hit the Integration Realm. Now, he has entered the True Warrior level as he wished. The entire Tang Clan is celebrating this great event.

In Tangsu Ming's room,

"Elder Lan, how is the investigation going?"

Tangsu Ming stared at the old servant, Lan Ming and asked.

Lan Ming is a True Warrior, but he is only an early Integration Realm warrior. Now sixty years old, he has been at this level all his life. He is the servant arranged by Tangsu Ming's father and has been doing things for him.

"Young master, we have already investigated clearly. Lu Shen is from just an ordinary family. His parents used to be low level warriors, but they died in the wild ten years ago. Now only he lives in the slum area" Lan Ming reported truthfully.

"If it wasn't for me to retreat and attack the Integration realm, how could he live for a these two days? Hmph, find someone and kill him!" Tangsu Ming said with a murderous look on his face.

Lan Ming's expression changed, "Young master, if you kill someone at the base, and if someone finds out, it will be more troublesome even if our Tang Clan is powerful!"

"If found out? than I have trouble, but what if I can't find out?" Tangsu Ming sneered.

"Can't find out?" Lan Ming suddenly thought of a person.

"Young Master, do you want to ask the Shadow to take action? But if you want the Shadow Warrior to act, the price is not cheap, at least 1 million!"

Shadow Warriors are individuals who awaken with a dark elemental bloodline. They have the ability to hide in shadows to assassinate people, and they are willing to do anything for money.

To Lan Ming, 1 million to kill a Intermediate stage refinement realm warrior was not worth it. Tangsu Ming had only been promoted to the level of a warrior, and the clan funds that could be mobilized were not much, but at most more than one million.

"That kid has awakened a top grade bloodline. He has reached the realm of Intermediate refinement warrior at such a young age and has the strength to defeat four peak refinement warriors. With two rank 2 intermediate stage demon core, he may be promoted to the realm of warriors in a year or two. The price of killing a low level warrior is not the same as killing a true warrior. I want to kill him before he grows up, do you understand? 1 million is indeed a huge sum for me now, but in a year or two, what is 1 million?" Tang Su Ming analyzed.

"Young Master, I understand. I'll contact the Shadow now!" Lan Ming said.

Tangsu Ming muttered, "Although the Shadow is only a middle level bloodline warrior, with a talent for shadow manipulation, even an true warrior would find it difficult to detect the presence of the Shadow. It's an extremely terrifying existence among warriors. Even I may not be able to avoid the deadly assassination of the Shadow. Let him assassinate Lu Shen, Lu Shen is sure to be dead!"

If Tangsu Ming knew that Lu Shen was as strong as an Intermediate Integration Realm warrior, considering Lu Shen had killed an Intermediate stage Rank 2 demon beast, he might not have sent assassins after him.

....

Lu Shen House...

"Yes, yes, thank you for the information" Lu Shen thanked Wang Wei for informing him about the graduation time and other details.

"hai,hai"

Lu Shen felt tired from talking with two girls, Feng Yue, who often pouted and got angry during they call each others, and Weng Wei, who winked at Lu Shen during their call, making him blush the entire time their interaction.

"Boy, you're in quite a situation. Enjoying the attention from two beautiful girls, aren't you?" Spirit teased Lu Shen.

"Shut up, old man" Lu Shen retorted, blushing.

"You can't deny it" the spirit teased.

"But remember, focus on your cultivation. These distractions can wait."

Lu Shen sighed, "Yeah, yeah. I get it."

....

The next morning...

Lu Shen was preparing to take some rest after practicing cultivation techniques all night when his void watch buzzed again. It was Feng Yue, as expected.

"Lu Shen, you better be ready for our shopping trip today. Don't think you can get out of this" she said with a playful smile.

"Of course, I'm ready. I'll meet you at the central plaza in an hour" Lu Shen replied.

Feng Yue's face lit up with excitement.

"Great! See you soon."

....

After some simple meal...

He dressed casually in a comfortable black shirt and black jeans before heading to their planned meeting spot. Even in casual clothes, no one could deny that Lu Shen looked as handsome as any model from his previous world.

....

Lu Shen headed out, his spirit commented,

"Looks like today is going to be interesting."

"Yeah, just hope it goes smoothly" Lu Shen smiled as he walked towards the central plaza.

But little did he know, the Shadow was already on his trail, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

....

Arriving a few minutes early...

Lu Shen glanced around the bustling square, his heart fluttering nervously. He adjusted his collar and ran a hand through his hair. Who wouldn't be nervous if it was their first date ever and they've never dated in their entire life? It's perfectly understandable why Lu Shen would feel nervous in this situation.

Suddenly, his eyes widened as he spotted Feng Yue approaching. She looked breathtaking in a flowing dress that accentuated her graceful figure. The soft fabric swirled around her legs as she walked, complementing her complexion perfectly. Her blue-silver hair danced around her face in loose waves down her back, and a radiant smile graced her lips as she drew nearer.

Lu Shen couldn't help but stare, momentarily mesmerized by her beauty. His heart skipped a beat as he realized just how stunning she looked.

'Gulp, gulp... How beautiful...'

Feng Yue's eyes lit up with joy as she caught sight of Lu Shen. She walked towards him with a graceful stride, her gaze warm and loving.

"Lu Shen" she called out with a smile, her voice soft and melodic.

"I'm glad you're here" Lu Shen returned her smile.

"Feng Yue, you look amazing" he praised, unable to take his eyes off her.

She chuckled softly, a blush coloring her cheeks.

"Thank you"

They stood facing each other, surrounded by the lively atmosphere of the square. The bustling sounds began to quiet as they gazed at each other in silence...

"cough, cough"

"Where should we go?" Lu Shen broke the silence, coughing slightly and asked Feng Yue where she wanted to go.

Lu Shen and Feng Yue both felt a bit nervous, unsure of how to act around each other. There were moments of awkward silence as they walked through the crowded streets.

Feng Yue hesitated for a moment before replying,

"I thought we could do some clothes shopping. I did some research online and found a few shops I'd like to check out."

....

They entered the first clothing store,

"Wait here, Lu Shen" Feng Yue said as she headed to the fitting rooms to try on the dress.

Eventually, Feng Yue selected a stunning dress and headed to the fitting rooms to try it on. Lu Shen waited outside, nervously fidgeting with his hands as he imagined how she would look in the new outfit.

The dress was a deep emerald green, with delicate lace detailing along the neckline and sleeves. Its flowing skirt cascaded gracefully to her ankles, covering her slender figure.

Minutes later...

she emerged, the dress fitting her perfectly, covering her every curve.

Lu Shen couldn't help but be taken aback by how beautiful Feng Yue looked in her stylish dress. He found himself momentarily speechless, struck by her elegance and grace.

"You look amazing" Lu Shen said from depth of his heart.

Feng Yue blushed, feeling that her long hard work had paid off as Lu Shen couldn't take his eyes off her.

"Like what you see, Lu Shen?" Feng Yue noticed Lu Shen reaction and teased him.

"cough, cough"

"You look amazing, Feng Yue" Lu Shen replied, blushing slightly.

"Ha ha, come on, Lu Shen, you need to buy clothes too. Let's find something that suits you"

"yes"

Lu Shen was initially hesitant, but with Feng Yue urging him again, they began to browse through the men's section with her guidance.

He was surprised to find himself enjoying the experience, Feng Yue had a better fashion sense than he did.

"I think this shirt looks great on you, Lu Shen" Feng Yue said, holding up a blue shirt.

"Thanks, Feng Yue. I trust your taste" Lu Shen replied, feeling grateful for her choosing clothes for him since he didn't have much fashion sense.

After shopping, they decided to go to a cafe nearby. As they walked in, they couldn't help but notice people around them whispering and glancing their way.

"How beautiful that girl is."

"Hmph, just look at that handsome man."

"What a perfect couple."

"Hmph, he's just a lucky guy."

Feng Yue chuckled softly at the comments, while Lu Shen blushed.

Despite the attention, they enjoyed their time together.

...

They wandered into various stores, browsing through racks of clothes. Feng Yue picked out some fashionable dresses and skirts, while Lu Shen helped her by giving his opinion on each outfit. They enjoyed visiting popular places, taking photos, and eating delicious foods.

....

They spent their time together so immersed in each other's company that they lost track of time. Before they knew it, the sun was already going down.

Lu Shen gently took Feng Yue's hand.

"Let's head home" he said softly, a smile playing on his lips.

Feng Yue nodded, her heart full of happiness from their wonderful day together. For many years, she hadn't known what a warm feeling felt like or how falling in love could bring her such happiness. For a brief period, she forgot all about her marriage and even her connection to the Feng Clan.

....

Lu Shen walked with Feng Yue to the gate of the core area of Azura Cloud Stronghold.

Lu Shen and Feng Yue stood at the gate of the core area of Azura Cloud Stronghold, gazing at each other. But both sensed something..

"Yue, goodbye. If you need anything, just call" Lu Shen said gently as he reluctantly separated their hands, looking at Feng Yue with a soft expression.

"Hmm" Feng Yue nodded her head, starting to walk towards the entrance of the core area.

After Feng Yue's figure disappeared, Lu Shen also started to walk toward home, his mind filled with thoughts of their time together and the connection they shared.

However, just as he was about to leave the gate, his expression changed slightly, and a hint of shock flickered in his eyes. He sensed a faint yet unmistakable aura of danger emanating from a distant direction.

At first, he dismissed it as his imagination, recalling the earlier fear of being killed within the Azura Cloud Stronghold was not allowed. But sensing it again, he became certain this time. It was the reason he had to separate from Feng Yue.

His eyes scanned the empty street, three meters away, with such intensity that he could see every detail of the small alley. There was nothing under the street or the buildings above it just an empty, deserted space.

However, Lu Shen knew there was someone here.

[ Name: Hao Li

Race: Human

Warrior realm: Integration realm (early)

Bloodline: Shadow Leopard

Combat Power: 800

Skills: Shadow Merge, Shadow Walk ]

[Shadow Merge: host skilled in manipulating shadows. It allows them to seamlessly blend into shadows, becoming virtually invisible to the normal eyes. ]

[ Shadow Walk: Shadow Walk that grants its wielder the power to step into and travel through shadows. Those who possess this skill can move swiftly and undetected across great distances by merging with the darkness itself. ]