This assassin is upright

Chapter 310 The Golden-Clad Assassin (Seeking monthly votes!)
"Not bad at all."

Yu Zhun stood calmly in place, casually took out a bag of potato chips from his backpack and stuffed it into his mouth, watching Si Jia charge into the crowd.

The enemy had already killed the three experts who were protecting Song Changhe, but Song Changhe still did not make any move, nor did the expert with the strongest aura among them.

It must be said that the other party has a wealth of experience in protection, and is clearly on guard against other assassin companions who may be lurking in the shadows.

It wasn't until Scarlett made no attempt to conceal her attack and charged straight at Song Changhe that the man with the strongest aura, the hook-nosed man, seemed to confirm that Scarlett had no companions before finally making his move.

"Ping—"

With a sharp, piercing clang of metal clashing, the hook-nosed man drew a weapon from his waist, its blade covered in serrated barbs, and instantly clashed with the long, needle-like weapon in Scarlett's hand.

Faced with such a weapon, Scarlett could not deflect its force as easily as before. Instead, her own weapon was hooked by the opponent's serrated longsword, leaving her somewhat helpless.

As the hook-nosed man made his move, the powerful gust of wind he unleashed sent the surrounding crowd staggering backward, clearing a space in the chaotic arena where only he, Song Changhe, and Sijia remained.

Amidst the sounds of weapons clashing, Scarlett was soon at a significant disadvantage in her direct confrontation with her opponent.

Her expression visibly grew serious.

Clearly, Scarlett underestimated the protective forces surrounding Song Changhe before making her move.

"Click——"

Yu Zhun stuffed the last potato chip into his mouth, patted his clothes to wipe the crumbs off his hands, and walked step by step toward the crowd.

We've had enough of watching the show.

If nothing unexpected happens, Scarlett will definitely be no match for that hook-nosed man.

Her assassination attempt has failed, and she may not even be able to escape.

However, her move did create a good opportunity for herself, and Yu Zhun was also interested in the other party's identity.

Therefore, it's time for me to take action.

Using the [Shadow of No Light], Yu Zhun easily passed through the gaps in the already dispersed crowd and quickly arrived at the center of the battle.

He glanced at Scarlett, who was struggling against the hook-nosed man, and pulled out a dagger from his waist.

"clang--"

Accompanied by a sudden, resounding death knell, Yu Zhun, who had been hiding his identity the entire time, revealed himself for the first time. In the blink of an eye, the dagger in his hand had already pierced Song Changhe's back.

With that fatal blow, Song Changhe had absolutely no chance of survival.

But before the knife pierced his flesh, Yu Zhun suddenly felt a strong sense of alarm, as if a terrible crisis was about to descend.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yu Zhun abandoned his attack, stomped his foot, and instantly teleported five meters away using the equipment effect [Instant Splendor].

The next instant, an arrow pierced through the sky, passing right where he had been standing, and disappeared into the ground, leaving only a tiny hole.

"Whoosh-"

A sharp whistling sound finally rang out in the arena, causing cold sweat to break out on Yu Zhun's forehead.

There are experts too!

He had no doubt that if that attack had hit him directly, even with his strength, he would have been easily and severely injured.

That guy hiding in the shadows is even stronger than the hook-nosed man!

"Damn it!"

At that moment, the hook-nosed man also came to his senses, roared, and slashed Scarlett away with a powerful blow before turning to confront Yu Zhun.

Scarlett grunted, steadied herself, and looked at the situation in the arena before quickly turning her gaze to Song Changhe.

Although she didn't know what had happened, Song Changhe was currently alone, and if she could intervene...

The moment the thought crossed her mind, a chill ran down her spine. Scarlett instinctively twisted and dodged, but the next moment she let out a muffled groan as a large hole was pierced through her shoulder.

If she hadn't dodged, it wouldn't have been her shoulder that had been pierced, but her heart.

So strong!

Scarlett's heart skipped a beat.

To this day, she has not discovered who made the move.

Surprisingly, Song Changhe has such a master by his side.

and many more…

Upon closer examination, although the man with the hooked nose was very powerful, neither his weapon nor his fighting style fit the characteristics of an assassin.

Could it be that the guy hiding in the shadows and shooting arrows is actually the golden-clad assassin by Song Changhe's side?
Scarlett dared not think any further and without hesitation, she blended into the crowd and retreated.

Before leaving, she couldn't help but glance at Yu Zhun, who was fighting with the hook-nosed man.

I don't know who this guy is, but by some twist of fate, he seems to have saved my life.

Having memorized the other person's appearance, Scarlett twisted her body and instantly disappeared into the crowded throng, vanishing without a trace.

On the other side, Yu Zhun no longer had the energy to pay attention to Si Jia's situation. The hook-nosed man's strength was not enough to pose a threat to him, but the guy hiding in the shadows made him feel uneasy.

If I'm not mistaken, the other party is the real golden-clad assassin by Song Changhe's side, and this hook-nosed man is just the visible protective force.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhun couldn't help but glance at Song Changhe.

Even now, the second young master of the Song family has not shown any fear. Instead, he reveals a smug and disdainful smile to Yu Zhun, clearly having great confidence in his own defensive capabilities.

but…

You're laughing too soon.

Yu Zhun narrowed his eyes slightly, and in the next instant, his figure passed right through the hook-nosed man in front of him like a ghost.

The effect of the [Netherworld Instant Blade] equipment is [Instant Blade]!
Attacks all enemies in the path during the movement!
With his sudden attack, the hook-nosed man's health bar was instantly emptied, and he collapsed to the ground, falling silent instantly.

Just as Yu Zhun stood still at the displacement point, an arrow shot out at a terrifying speed exceeding the speed of sound, heading straight for his heart.

Moreover, in a fleeting glimpse, Yu Zhun could even see several arrows coming one after another, as if chasing stars and the moon.

Clearly, the powerful figure hidden in the shadows was also taken aback by Yu Zhun's sudden attack and was now determined to kill him.

but…

Yu Zhun didn't even try to dodge. He just stood there, until several bloody holes suddenly appeared in his chest, his thick shield was instantly cleared, and his health was reduced to half under the effect of [Fearless]. Only then did he slightly raise the corners of his mouth and look in a certain direction.

"caught you."

"tread--"

With a stomp of his foot, the [Netherworld Stomp Boots] flashed with a ghostly light, and the equipment effect [Pursuit] was activated.

The distance between the opponent and Yu Zhun was so great that, under normal circumstances, the two could not enter a combat state. However, the moment the opponent inflicted damage on Yu Zhun, they would enter a combat state, no matter how far apart they were.

After using [Pursuit] to lock onto the target's location and prevent the opponent from exiting combat, Yu Zhun raises [Netherworld Instant Blade].

Equipment effect [Shadow Hunter] activated!

His figure vanished instantly, and when he reappeared, he was already on a high platform a kilometer away from the gate of the Song residence.

Looking at the tall, thin man with a look of astonishment in his eyes, Yu Zhun's eyes flashed with a cold and sharp light.

"You're the golden-clad assassin?"

As the question was asked, Yu Zhun's dagger swiftly slashed towards his throat.

"Ping—"

With a clang of metal on metal, the tall, thin man used his longbow to block Yu Zhun's blade.

His expression quickly shifted from surprise to indifference, and in the next instant, he drew a short sword from his waist and began fighting Yu Zhun. "Clang, clang, clang—"

After a series of clashes, the expressions on both sides changed simultaneously.

The tall, thin man's expression turned serious, as he realized that his agility was decreasing rapidly, and his once light and graceful movements were gradually becoming sluggish, as if he were sinking into a quagmire.

Yu Zhun's expression, however, was one of surprise.

He discovered that even with his attributes boosted several times over by the [Power of Greed], he was still no match for his opponent.

The golden-clad assassin is that strong?

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Yu Zhun said quietly. At the same time, a layer of gray-black power spread rapidly in all directions from him, covering the tall, thin man in front of him.

The seven-colored title: [Withered and Desolate]!
After activating this title, he was like a source of decay, filling the surroundings with the power of decay at all times.

A hint of doubt appeared in the tall, thin man's eyes, but a few seconds later, sensing the decline in his own strength, his expression changed drastically.

Although there are only some initial signs at this point, he dares not gamble on what will happen next.

With a powerful slash, Yu Zhun was sent flying. The next instant, the tall, thin man leaped from the sky and disappeared into the smoke with a "bang".

"Huh?" Yu Zhun looked at the other person, his expression suddenly becoming quite interesting.

"This guy, he got away?"

As expected of the Golden-Clad Assassin, he is indeed decisive.

Shaking his head helplessly, Yu Zhun stomped his foot and activated the equipment effect [Shadow Hunter] again.

The moment he appeared, he marked Song Changhe with [Death Bell]. During the duration of the mark, neither of them would leave the battle, and they could easily return to their original positions.

After a series of maneuvers, Yu Zhun plunged his dagger deep into Song Changhe's chest, his smug smile frozen on his face.

"Sorry, someone has offered a good price for your life."

This time, no hidden powerhouse made a move.

Clearly, the golden-clad assassin who escaped earlier chose to protect himself over others.

After severing Song Changhe's head, Yu Zhun disappeared amidst the chaos and screams.

On the roof of an inconspicuous house, a black crow calmly watched this scene, then flapped its wings and landed, transforming into the shape of a tall, thin man, hiding in the shadows of a dark alley, and gradually disappearing into the distance.
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"Snapped--"

Yu Zhun casually tossed a bloody mess into the Tang family's courtyard, and all sound fell silent instantly.

"This is the second young master of the Song family you wanted." Yu Zhun gestured with his lip towards the dumbfounded Tang Yu. "Inspect the goods and pay."

"Ah...ah! Okay!" Tang Yu suddenly jolted, quickly stepped forward, and without caring about the dirt, grabbed the head and looked at it.

Seeing the look of terror frozen on Song Changhe's face, a sense of satisfaction at having avenged his great enemy surfaced in his eyes.

"You, Song Changhe, you've finally fallen into my hands!"

It's actually true!
Upon hearing Tang Yu's words, the others in the courtyard all looked at Yu Zhun with astonishment.

The white-haired old assassin couldn't help but ask, "How...how did you kill Song Changhe in front of the [Thousand Mile Soul Lock]?!"

"A thousand-mile soul lock?" Yu Zhun raised an eyebrow. "You mean that guy who hides far away and shoots arrows from the shadows?"

“He is indeed quite capable; he actually managed to escape from me.” Yu Zhun couldn’t help but nod.

He was somewhat envious of the opponent's ability to instantly disengage and escape.

Upon hearing this, the white-haired old assassin was stunned.

What did he hear?
The infamous "Thousand-Mile Soul Lock," capable of killing from a thousand miles away, escaped from Yu Zhun's grasp?

There's no reason for them to lie; Song Changhe's head is right here.

In an instant, the way he looked at Yu Zhun changed.

After a moment of silence, the old assassin bowed slightly, his face showing more respect. "It seems I was blind."

"Please forgive me, sir."

"Mr. Yu Zhun, you really are a hidden talent!" Tang Hong, the head of the Tang family, laughed heartily and strode forward, his face full of enthusiasm.

Even the other members of the Tang family showed flattering expressions.

Yu Zhun frowned slightly. "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"If you have another job killing someone, crush this." Yu Zhun tossed a signal flare to Tang Yu, then turned and disappeared.

The aloof persona they've maintained must not be abandoned now.

Moreover, he doesn't have time to get entangled with the Tang family right now.

He has more important things to do.

Not far after leaving the Tang family's gate, Yu Zhun appeared in front of an inconspicuous beggar squatting in the corner.

Their eyes met, and a strange look appeared in both of their eyes at the same time.

How did you find this place?

"How did you find me?"

Two questions were asked at the same time, followed by silence from both of them.

"You're quite interesting." Yu Zhun shook his head and smiled. "You pretended to be a beggar before, and now you're pretending to be a beggar again."

"Isn't there anything else you can dress up as?"

“This is the most skilled.” Scarlett casually took off her dirty wig. “The Song family and the Tang family are enemies. The eldest son of the Tang family was almost killed on the street before. A mysterious person came to his rescue. It’s not too difficult to find out about this.”

"So, I think you should be here."

After she finished speaking, a complex look flashed in Scarlett's eyes.

Indeed, she guessed right.

But it wasn't until Yu Zhun revealed himself that she realized he had unknowingly approached her.

That kind of guy is terrifying.

No wonder she was able to successfully assassinate her failed target.

Yu Zhun did not answer, but looked at Si Jia's left shoulder.

Her left shoulder was larger than her right shoulder, and it looked as if it was swollen. If you looked closely, you could see a trace of bandage through the gap in the patched and torn clothes.

Was the injury caused by the [Thousand Mile Soul Lock]?
Yu Zhun's heart skipped a beat. He took out a bottle of blood-red liquid from his backpack and tossed it to Si Jia. "Drink it."

"What's this for?" Scarlett asked cautiously as she took it from him.

Seeing that Yu Zhun did not speak, she thought for a moment, then opened the bottle and drank the liquid in one gulp.

If Yu Zhun wanted to harm her, it seems there's no need for such a complicated process.

The next moment, Scarlett showed a surprised expression.

She quickly unwrapped the bandage from her shoulder and stared wide-eyed at the wound beneath it, which had completely healed without even a scar.

"What is this?!"

A hint of complexity appeared in Yu Zhun's eyes.

That's a life potion made by the profession of "Potion Master".

A potion that can only be used to restore the player's health.

(End of this chapter)