The Inescapable Killing Crisis

While Chen An’nian was deducing the Eight Wilderness and Six Harmony Technique, Lu Xiuwu of Heavenly Martial Peak received some news from someone else.

“What!? He spent over a hundred low-grade spirit stones just to browse through a hundred fist technique manuals?”

Lu Xiuwu narrowed his eyes slightly.

“Where did he even get so many spirit stones? It’s unbelievable!”

“When he was at Factotum Peak, he couldn’t even afford a proper meal!”

The person continued, “I heard that his fist technique attainments are profound, even the elder in charge of transmitting techniques praises him.”

“And he has even entered the second level of the Martial Arts Pavilion!”

Lu Xiuwu’s expression finally changed.

He wasn’t much worried about Chen An’nian’s wealth. Once he killed him and obtained that prescription, he would naturally gain endlessly spirit stones.

But if Chen An’nian had martial talent, then he couldn’t sit still.

Moreover, his cousin’s Martial Arts Pavilion token had also been used, so he would definitely gain excellent techniques.

What if... If Chen An’nian made rapid progress, how could he avenge his cousin?

Lu Xiuwu returned to his room and looked at the map, his expression constantly changing.

After a while, Lu Xiuwu quietly left Green Mountain Sect.

He arrived at the meeting point where the assassins were contacted and once again encountered the masked figure in black.

In terms of strength alone, none of these assassins were his match.

But these assassins had been living on the edge, their hands stained with countless lives.

This was something he couldn’t compare to.

“The plan needs to change,” Lu Xiuwu stated directly.

The masked figure in black looked at Lu Xiuwu.

This guy had much more power than his factotum disciple cousin and had more means at his disposal.

Killing Chen An’nian shouldn’t be a problem.

As for whether they could find the golden paper mentioned by that person, that was not their concern.

“What should we do then?”

The masked figure in black asked, “There’s one thing I’ve been worried about. Chen An’nian has already entered the Outer Sect, which means he has talent in cultivation. If he succeeds in his cultivation, it will be a big problem.”

Lu Xiuwu shook his head, “If it took a bit longer, there might be a possibility, but his so-called senior brothers will be going on a mission in another month and a half.”

“He is likely to follow them because it’s safer to carry out missions in a group.”

“In a month and a half, what level do you think he can reach?”

“Even if he doesn’t come out, we can use his senior brothers to force him out.”

The masked figure in black nodded.

They, as outlaws, had practiced for half their lives, experienced countless life-and-death situations, and had only reached the Power Transformation Realm and Gang Power Realm.

Even if Chen An’nian had talent, what could he achieve in two months?

He probably wouldn’t even reach the Thousand Forces Realm.

“So, what’s your plan?”

The masked figure in black asked.

Lu Xiuwu looked at the masked figure, “We will need your cooperation when the time comes.”

“I have prepared five deadly trials for him.”

“The first trial is an ambush by assassins in plain sight, which will be your responsibility.”

“The second trial is a fake escort mission. There will be accompanying guards, and you will continue to be responsible. He may be wary of external enemies, but it’s unlikely he would suspect his own team is full of enemies.”

“The third trial is the Hundred Flowers Poison. This poison consists of two doses, each dose alone acts as a soup, but when combined, it becomes a deadly poison that can even kill someone at the Three Opening Apertures. I will bear the cost of these spirit stones.”

As Lu Xiuwu spoke, his eyes were filled with icy killing intent, even the masked figure in black shivered involuntarily.

Indeed, when intelligent people become ruthless, they are even crueler than these outlaws.

“The fourth trial is their protected target. I will invite the third son of the City Lord of Nandou City, who is most beloved by him, to pretend to go sightseeing in the mountains. Then, I will issue a guard mission. At that time, he will also make a move!”

“No matter how extraordinary Chen An’nian is, I don’t believe that he can anticipate that even the person they are protecting will be his death sentence!”

“Even if the first four trials fail and he manages to escape, as long as he returns to the sect, I will ambush him in front of the sect when he least expects it. That will be the fifth trial.”

“Of course, I still have one last resort. If this ambush fails or if I die, I will expose everything. I don’t believe that Chen An’nian can survive!”

Lu Xiuwu looked at the masked figure in black, “I have told you all the plans. You should understand what I mean!”

The masked figure in black raised a thumbs up, “I have to say, even hearing your plans makes me tremble with fear.”

“As long as he chooses this mission, he is undoubtedly doomed! But how can you ensure that he falls into the traps we have prepared for him?”

Lu Xiuwu pondered for a moment and then said, “If you knew that the outside world was dangerous, would you choose to stay outside for a long time?”

The masked figure in black instinctively shook his head.

“So, we just need to understand his mindset and issue a mission that aligns with his thoughts. The chances of him being selected will be at least sixty percent, if not more.”

“And besides, it’s just issuing missions. As long as the deposit is paid, even if we issue several more, I don’t believe we won’t encounter a single one.”

Lu Xiuwu said with a sinister tone.

Now, the masked figure in black had no other thoughts.

“Very well, it has been a pleasure working with you. I will gather more people, and the rest will be up to you.”

Lu Xiuwu nodded, “We will contact each other again. In the meantime, we need to choose the right places to take action.”

“Understood.”

...

After returning from the meeting point, Lu Xiuwu immediately wrote a letter to the third son of the City Lord of Nandou City, explaining part of the plan and some matters that needed to be arranged.

This person was his acquaintance during his mission in Nandou City.

To call them friends would be an exaggeration; they were merely drinking buddies.

But it was precisely this kind of playboy who happened to be the best candidate for this mission.

Talking about so-called loyalty, they were indifferent to the lives of ordinary people.

What was more important was the powerful backing they had.

The City Lord of Nandou City was present at the Martial Formation Realm and controlled the entire city.

Even Green Mountain Sect wouldn’t dare to provoke them.

“Chen An’nian, let’s see if you can survive!”

Lu Xiuwu released a carrier pigeon and looked at the clouds in the sky.

“Zhongmu, I will definitely avenge you!”