Chapter 10: Don't Hurt Him
Xiao Tian taking the branch tower's wealth wasn't for any other reason; he was just saving some private money, preparing for a rainy day.
Just in case one day he couldn't be a gigolo anymore, at least he'd have some savings.
Back on Earth, due to his profession, Xiao Tian had always been single.
Some experiences could only be gained through certain channels, and he once heard a saying:
Private money, a man's last shred of dignity.
“Next, we're going to find the Blood Cloud Tower Headquarters,” Xiao Tian said, leading Zhong Ling away from the Blood Cloud Tower branch's building area and standing on the empty plaza.
As he spoke, a jade slip appeared in Xiao Tian's hand. He crushed it and threw it towards Zhong Ling.
The shattered jade slip transformed into an earthy yellow stream of light and struck her body.
Buzz!
Spiritual Qi gently vibrated, finally forming an earthy yellow Spiritual Qi barrier that enveloped her entire body.
Runes flowed across the barrier, with layers of mountain phantoms superimposed.
“Mountain Guardian Talisman?” Zhong Ling, seeing it clearly, couldn't help but exclaim, sucking in a cold breath.
Earlier, in the branch tower's treasury, she had seen this seventh-tier defensive talisman.
This talisman was extremely precious and offered incredibly strong defense.
Even a seventh-tier Awakening Realm expert would likely find it difficult to break through.
“Your Highness, this talisman is extremely precious, why are you...” Zhong Ling was puzzled. Why would Xiao Tian use this talisman on her?
“I received intelligence that the Blood Cloud Tower's location seems a bit far,” Xiao Tian said, frowning as he looked at the System's navigation. “I need to fly a bit faster later, or I'll miss dinner.
But I'm also worried that if I speed up too much, I might accidentally kill you,” Xiao Tian said, giving Zhong Ling a thumbs-up, a glint seemingly in his eye.
“With this talisman, it should be fine.”
Zhong Ling stood frozen in place: “Eh?”
Before she could fully recover, she found Xiao Tian, through the barrier, had once again hoisted her onto his shoulder.
Boom!!
A terrifying impact force shook the floating Blood Cloud Tower branch downwards.
Xiao Tian, carrying Zhong Ling, erupted with terrifying speed. Almost in the blink of an eye, a sound barrier appeared before him.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A series of explosive sounds rang out as Xiao Tian repeatedly smashed through the sound barriers that appeared before him.
The terrifying speed he unleashed shattered the clouds in the sky.
Zhong Ling, being carried on his shoulder, was completely unable to see any scenery around her.
The speed Xiao Tian unleashed was beyond her comprehension.
Not only that, but she also discovered in horror that the Mountain Guardian Talisman's barrier was constantly vibrating.
The barrier, condensed from Spiritual Qi, rippled like water.
Cracks even appeared, as if it could collapse at any moment.
Zhong Ling was so frightened she could barely speak. She had thought that Xiao Tian's speed had already reached its limit when they went to the Blood Cloud Tower branch earlier.
Only now did she realize that Xiao Tian had clearly been considerate of her, which was why he hadn't sped up.
Now, with the speed Xiao Tian unleashed, even a seventh-tier defensive talisman couldn't quite withstand it?
Prince Xiao Tian's strength once again shattered Zhong Ling's imagination.
The dazed Zhong Ling suddenly swayed, finding her feet already on solid ground.
“Alright, we're here,” Xiao Tian's voice rang out, bringing her back to her senses.
Looking left and right, Zhong Ling realized she was once again in front of a floating building.
Compared to the previous Blood Cloud Tower branch, this headquarters of the Southern Wildlands' Number One Assassin Organization was even grander.
On a vast, island-like landmass, a colossal blood-red pavilion floated, resembling a blood-colored mountain peak.
Around this island, several smaller islands were connected by chains, each also bearing blood-red pavilions.
Evidently, the Great Yan Dynasty's branch tower was once one of them.
Bang!
A shattering sound abruptly rang out.
The Formation Array enveloping the entire Blood Cloud Tower Headquarters only began to shatter and collapse at this moment.
Xiao Tian's speed was so immense that the Formation Array only realized it had been breached at this very moment.
“As expected of the Number One Assassin Organization, the smell of blood here is very strong,” Xiao Tian said, looking at the blood-red pavilion before him. Past memories seemed to be stirred.
Just as Xiao Tian's words fell, black-clad figures abruptly appeared all around, encircling him.
These black-clad individuals all had silver cloud-patterned edges on their clothes, staring menacingly at Xiao Tian and Zhong Ling.
Among the surrounding assassins, the weakest were all at the sixth-tier Life-and-Death Realm.
Zhong Ling couldn't help but swallow, cautiously looking around, and quietly moved a little closer to Xiao Tian.
“How rare, for someone to dare trespass into our Blood Cloud Tower Headquarters,” a frivolous voice drifted over.
Zhong Ling quickly looked up, discovering a tall, black-clad woman standing on a corner of the massive Blood Cloud Tower.
Her tight-fitting battle attire perfectly accentuated her figure, and the edges of her clothes also bore gold cloud-patterns.
“Those who seek death are always endless,” a deep voice rumbled again.
From the shadows of the Blood Cloud Tower's main entrance, a tall, burly man with a broad back and powerful waist strode out with heavy steps, appearing in Zhong Ling's line of sight.
“Another gold cloud-patterned assassin, his aura is terrifying,” Zhong Ling's small face turned pale. Fortunately, the Mountain Guardian Talisman on her was still active, helping her alleviate the pressure.
Compared to the gold cloud-patterned assassin she saw at the Blood Cloud Tower branch, these two gave her an even stronger feeling.
“This Seat had wondered who our sudden visitors might be, but I truly didn't expect it to be the Great Yan Dynasty's Prince, and Zhong Lishuang's daughter.”
Another voice rang out, filled with surprise.
Clearly, the appearance of Xiao Tian and Zhong Ling greatly astonished them.
When this voice appeared, the assassins present, as well as the two gold cloud-patterned experts, all knelt on one knee in salute.
“Greetings, Tower Master!”
Their unified shouts echoed throughout this heaven and earth.
The person they were saluting stood atop the Blood Cloud Tower, slowly descending, and finally landed in front of Xiao Tian.
Zhong Ling's body trembled slightly as she stared intently at the slender, silver-haired man before her.
This person was the Blood Cloud Tower's Tower Master, the King of Assassins of the Southern Wildlands.
Yun Zunlai!
“Your Blood Cloud Tower, are you very interested in the Great Yan Dynasty?” Xiao Tian frowned, staring at Yun Zunlai.
The fact that he recognized his and Zhong Ling's identities at a glance indicated that the Great Yan Dynasty was not just a simple business deal for the Blood Cloud Tower.
The Blood Cloud Tower Master personally keeping an eye on the Great Yan Dynasty suggested a deep scheme.
“Indeed, I am very interested in the Great Yan Dynasty,” Yun Zunlai nodded, looking at Xiao Tian with interest. “But now, I am even more interested in you.
The 'useless Prince' from our intelligence reports actually came knocking on our door in such a short time, and even breached our defensive Formation Array.
It seems you possess some secret treasure capable of breaking formations, don't you?
Perhaps you are even closer to the Great Yan Dynasty's secrets.”
At this, Yun Zunlai's lips curved upwards, and he ordered his subordinates: “Act, take him down.
Be a little gentle when you act, don't hurt him.”
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