Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 281 Ghost Tower
Ghost Tower is the number one assassin organization in the Great Qi Dynasty. It has existed for more than two hundred years and has successfully assassinated several famous martial arts masters and high-ranking officials, including a martial saint at the Vajra realm.

Throughout the world, there are many who hate him to the core, including many who wield great power.

Qi Wanyan, the former seventh princess and now the Duke of Fuguo, is one of them.

The imperial court offered a high reward for the Ghost Tower assassin and generously rewarded those who provided clues.

No matter what.

The haunted building has existed for many years.

This assassin organization is hidden deep within the martial arts world; no one knows exactly how many people they have or where they are based.

The master of the Ghost Tower is an elusive figure, whose identity and origins are unknown even to those within the Ghost Tower. All that is known is that he is a top-tier expert, possibly the Martial Saint of Sumeru.

Finding one or two assassins in the haunted building to kill is not difficult, but eradicating the entire haunted building is nothing short of a pipe dream.

Did the Ghost-Slaying Tower grant the Heavenly Yuan Technique?
Relatively speaking.

It would be simpler and have a higher success rate to just steal the martial arts manual from the imperial palace.

"Taoist priest, are you looking for the haunted building?"

Jiao Ru looked astonished and shook her head repeatedly:

"Throughout history, prostitutes and assassins have been relentlessly eliminated because there are people who need their services."

"The assassins in the haunted building all communicate through single-line contact. If any line is broken, the investigation will be lost, and even..."

"It's debatable whether some assassins are actually members of the Ghost Building. They might just be imposters, or even using the Ghost Building's reputation to inflate their prices. How difficult would it be to eliminate them?"

He was not optimistic about it.

"There's no harm in giving it a try," Zhu Ju said with a faint smile.
"This time I'll be able to stay in Shenjing for a month, and I'll see how it goes."

A month?

It's probably impossible to even find a trace of a haunted building!

Jiao was speechless.

"As one of the Twelve Bad Leaders of Shenjing, you're well-informed; you should know where to find Ghost Tower quests, right?" Zhu Ju lightly waved his whisk.
"Take this humble Taoist priest on a tour."

"Alright!" Jiao Ru sighed, putting away the documents in front of her.
"However, if we cannot find any clues, please do not blame me, Daoist Master."

"Of course," Zhu Ju smiled calmly.

Kill Zhang Xiang and destroy the Ghost Tower.

He plans to try the second one.

Leaving aside Zhang Xiang's character for the moment, some say he was extremely loyal but appeared to be treacherous, while others say he was extremely treacherous but appeared to be loyal.

However, it is a fact that he had cultivated his reputation for many years and was a role model for scholars throughout the country. He enjoyed extremely high prestige both among the common people and in the imperial court. Even when Emperor Chong'an was a foolish ruler, Zhang was still regarded as a virtuous minister, which shows how capable he was.

Kill him.
It's tantamount to cutting yourself off from the world.

Although Zhu Ju didn't care much about his reputation, he also didn't intend to make himself the target of public wrath.

*
*
*
Xiangguo Temple.

Of the 108 wards of Shenjing, a very few were not named after wards, and Xiangguo Temple was one of them.

Here you'll find Xiangguo Temple, the largest temple in the capital, as well as the most famous commercial street.

From everyday necessities to precious handicrafts.

Fruits and vegetables, beef, mutton and horse meat, as well as high-end goods such as pearls, silk, spices and medicinal herbs are all available here.

The place was filled with the smells of cow dung and incense, and the people who came and went were a motley crew.

The Qi royal family once intended to make this place a hub for monks and Buddhists, but later found it too chaotic and found another secluded place to build the Dabei Temple. Gradually, this place became a place for buying and selling all kinds of goods.

"squeak……"

The courtyard door opens.

A middle-aged man, inconspicuous in the crowd, gestured and sighed helplessly:
"I knew you'd come looking for me."

"Brother Shen." Fu Feizhou, the Black Knife, clasped his hands in a fist and bow.
“My husband and I are desperate. If we had a way out, we wouldn’t have come to the capital to bother you.”

"Brother Shen," Bai Jian Shen Wan said.
"The Miao barbarian saintess is skilled in disguise and poison, and is also a Vajra Martial Saint. Only you can restrain her."

The Black and White Duo, who had been hiding their identities since entering the capital, have unexpectedly appeared here.

The area around Xiangguo Temple was a mixed bag, with a pungent odor; anyone with any ability would move elsewhere.

The courtyard was small and the owner was unremarkable, yet the two of them were determined to place their hopes on each other.

"You think too highly of me."

Shen Ming shook his head:

"The Miao Barbarian Saintess Qi Yao is no ordinary Vajra Realm Martial Saint. I am merely a Divine Treasure. You should return to Dragon Cloud Valley to take refuge."

"Back to the valley?" The Black and White Heroes exchanged a glance:
"The Valley Master is old and no match for that witch. Going back will only bring trouble to the sect."

"Hmph!" Shen Ming snorted coldly.
"What, you brought people here to me, aren't you afraid of causing me trouble?"

The two of them were stunned.

"Brother Shen," Fu Feizhou, the Black Knife, spoke.
"you are not……"

"Brother Shen." Just then, the door to the inner room opened, and a pregnant woman walked out slowly.

"You have friends visiting?"

"Pei'er." Shen Ming turned around and said hurriedly:
"You're feeling weak, and you just took medicine. You shouldn't be exposed to the wind. Go back to your room and rest. I can take care of things here."

"Brother Shen is married?" Fu Feizhou, the Black Knife, looked surprised, his expression shifting before he sighed softly.
"Feel sorry!"

"Just pretend we were never here."

“…Yes.” Bai Jian and Shen Wan nodded, forcing a smile.

"If we had known that Brother Shen was getting married, we should have prepared some congratulatory gifts before we came. We apologize for troubling you today."

They had assumed that Shen Ming was still the same lone wanderer in the martial world, and thus came to ask for help.

just now……

The other party already has a wife who is pregnant, so it is unethical to involve her further.

Although they were reluctant, they still took the initiative to say goodbye.

“Brother Shen.” Ge Peier blinked her beautiful eyes:

"How can we let our guests stand outside? Please come inside. I didn't know Brother Shen had friends in the martial arts world."

She looked curious and greeted us warmly.

In the years since their marriage, Ge Peier has come to remember her husband as honest, reliable, and even somewhat dull.

It's rare to have a friend visit today, and judging from the situation, we seem to have a close relationship, so I can't help but feel a bit curious.

"This……"

The Black and White Heroes hesitated.

"Come in." Shen Ming sighed.
"I'll go prepare some hot tea."

“Brother Shen works at the cattle market, shoveling manure and soliciting customers. It's dirty work, but he can make ends meet.” Ge Peier gestured for the two to sit down, her gaze lingering on the swords and knives on their bodies. A hint of worry appeared on her face as she asked in a low voice:
"Are you two from the martial arts world?"

"...Not really." Bai Jian Shen Wan casually placed her longsword aside and said with a smile:
“We come from the Southern Continent, a long and arduous journey, so we found a weapon for protection, hoping it will scare away any scoundrels.”

"Oh!" Ge Peier nodded, relieved, and then asked curiously:
How did you two get to know Brother Shen?

“This…” Shen Wan hesitated for a moment, her beautiful eyes flickering slightly:

"It happened a long time ago, so let's not talk about it."

"Oh!" Ge Peier didn't press further, and took the teapot Shen Ming brought to pour tea and water.

"Will the two of you be residing in the capital?"

“It’s not easy to live in Shenjing. Brother Shen can help you find jobs, but they are all low-level jobs.”

In her view, the two of them must have come all the way to Shenjing because they wanted to settle down there.

In previous years, quite a few people have come to Shenjing to seek refuge with relatives and friends. "We are content as long as we have something to do, we don't ask for anything else," Fu Feizhou, the Black Knife, said with a faint smile.

Ge Peier smiled sweetly.

She liked the couple very much; they looked kind and gentle, and gave off a reliable feeling.

No wonder he's Brother Shen's friend; they're the same kind of people.

"Miss."

Shen Ming took the teapot:

"You're not feeling well, go back to your room and rest. I'll take care of things here..."

Ok?
Before he finished speaking, his eyes changed slightly, and then a loud bang came from not far away.

"boom!"

It appears that a house has collapsed.

Several powerful auras followed closely behind, then scattered and fled like headless flies.

next moment.

Those powerful auras were suppressed almost instantly, with only one managing to escape unscathed.

Shen Ming and the Black and White Duo exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

So strong!

At least three Grandmasters of the First Rank were captured alive in the blink of an eye.

Such methods...

They feel inferior to them.

Immediately afterwards, a loud voice rang out:
"Gentlemen, there is no need to panic. I am the Bad Boy Commander Hai Zhu Jiao Ru, and I have been ordered to capture the Ghost Tower assassin."

"Shh!"

A dark shadow streaked across the distance like an arrow released from a bow, moving with astonishing speed; it was the survivor from before.

"Heavenly Serpent Step!"

Bai Jianshen narrowed her eyes:

"It is the Divine Treasure Martial Saint of the Yi Sect."

"The Heavenly Serpent Step can compress the muscles and blood in the body to the extreme, and its explosive power is astonishing." Fu Feizhou, the Black Knife, subconsciously glanced at Shen Ming:
"certainly……"

“There are only a few in the world who are better than this kind of footwork.”

Shen Ming's "Ten Steps to Kill" technique, a short-range burst of power, is the most powerful movement technique.

none of them!

"He's finished."

Shen Ming shook his head, his eyes filled with shock.

The moment he finished speaking, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky, making everyone's heart sink.

The sky seemed to suddenly darken at that moment.

When everyone came to their senses, a Taoist priest dressed in a Taoist robe and holding a whisk appeared not far away.

At the Taoist's feet stood the very assassin from the Yi Men Divine Treasury, or rather, the Ghost Tower.

"Taoist Priest!"

The stout pig Jiao Ru suddenly appeared in the arena, reaching out to grab the limp Divine Treasure Martial Saint:

"Run away?"

"I've already said that with Master Ziju present, you can't escape. You really don't know what's good for you."

"Taoist Master."

Jiao Ru licked her lips, her eyes gleaming with excitement:

"Your skills are truly remarkable. In just a few days, we have already figured out most of the Ghost Tower assassins."

"We will definitely be able to wipe them out within a month!"

He knew Zhu Ju was capable, but his experiences over the past few days still broadened his horizons.

Master Ziju always seemed to have eyes that could see through people's hearts, and no one could hide a secret from him.

I randomly picked a haunted building to accept the mission, and by following the clues, I found my way directly to the upper floors of the haunted building.

Two days!

In just two days, they had already captured one of Ghost Tower's key strongholds in Shenjing.

Including today's capture, we have already captured two Divine Treasure Martial Saints.

Ghost Tower is ultimately just an assassin organization, and it doesn't have many skilled members. It's estimated that it has already lost an arm.

A month?

It's probably unusable; it can be completely eradicated!
"Ah."

Zhu Ju nodded slowly, his gaze sweeping across the long street and landing on the Black and White Duo and Shen Ming and his wife.

Well……

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, then he nodded slightly to the Black and White Duo, his body soaring into the air and disappearing in an instant.

"Who is this person?"

Bai Jianshen asked curiously:

"Shenjing truly lives up to its reputation as a place where dragons and tigers hide; I've never even heard of such a peerless master before."

Fu Feizhou, the man with the black knife, nodded.

Those who can fly into the sky are either Vajra or Mount Sumeru; such powerful beings are few and far between throughout the world.

"He is Abbot Ziju of Baiyun Temple, and the tutor of the Duke of Fuguo." Shen Ming's expression changed.
"Some people say he has King Kong, but..."

"I'm afraid that's not necessarily true!"

"This Taoist priest Ziju seems to be investigating the haunted building." Fu Feizhou, the Black Knife, glanced over seemingly casually.
"Has this haunted building survived for so many years? I wonder if it can escape this calamity?"

Shen Ming turned around, looked at his bewildered wife, and his expression darkened.

…………

night.

Ge Peier was weak and had already returned to her room to rest. The Black and White Heroes and Shen Ming discussed the matter around the oil lamp.

"The capital is no longer safe."

"The rebel army will arrive soon, followed closely by the Third Prince's troops. The capital will surely be in chaos for some time."

Shen Ming spoke in a low voice:
"I went out to inquire this afternoon and found out that, I don't know what methods Master Ziju used, but he managed to destroy all of Ghost Tower's strongholds in Shenjing. No one could escape his investigation."

At this point, his expression darkened.

He was the one who carried out the assassination mission against the Seventh Princess Qi Wanyan. Now that the Duke of Fuguo wants revenge, he will definitely be the first to be targeted.

Although Shen Ming has concealed his identity in the capital and very few people know about it, this matter should not be ignored.

Master Ziju's methods were too bizarre; several of the Ghost Tower assassins who had concealed their identities were captured.

he,
This may not be an exception.

"I plan to leave Beijing."

Shen Ming took a deep breath and said:

"For my wife and for our unborn child, I will hide my identity and retire from the martial world."

(End of this chapter)