The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Master Kumu wasn't particularly surprised by this.

The secluded place he referred to was naturally the more secluded outskirts of the city, where the terrain was more open, making it easier for Fang Yun to escape if things went wrong.

"Young Master Fang, now that I'm yours, you wouldn't mind if I asked you a few questions, would you?"

Fang Yun did not answer, which was taken as tacit agreement.

“I don’t recall anyone like you being one of our targets this time. And those of us who are about to commit suicide seem unlikely to have any connection with you. Someone as young and capable as you should disdain associating with such small families.”

This was a question that Master Kumu had always had in mind; he didn't understand why Fang Yun did this.

After all, he couldn't fathom what Fang Yun's purpose was in finding out about their organization.

If the intention was to steal their money through double-crossing, that's unlikely.

Since these people have come to an unfamiliar place, most of their money must be in their hideout, so why would they carry it with them?

Moreover, to put it another way, those of them in this line of work don't actually have much savings.

To outsiders, the assassin profession seems to be very lucrative, as a considerable bounty is paid for each person killed.

But in reality, the mortality rate here is extremely high. If it were really that easy to kill, then this organization wouldn't have such a small number of members.

Moreover, one must be careful at all times to avoid being discovered by others, because the assassin organization is not that tough. If there are ambushes or traps, even the strongest combat ability will probably be killed on the spot.

Given such high risks, many killers actually prefer not to save money and instead advocate for living in the moment.

Because you might not see the sun rise again tomorrow, and you might get killed while on a mission, so what's the point of saving so much money?

So often, once they take on an order, they'll spend all the money from that order, and then they'll take on the next order when they're out of money.

If Fang Yun came here to rob the assassin organization and use it to get information from them, then that would be extremely unwise.

Therefore, this is the biggest question in Master Kumu's mind right now.

"There are many things you don't know. Do you expect me to explain them to you one by one? You just need to answer all my questions honestly now, and maybe I'll tell you a little something if I'm in a good mood."

Fang Yun's expression was extremely arrogant, which greatly displeased Master Kumu.

But he had no choice but to sit there silently, swallowing his anger.

But in Master Kumu's eyes, a sly glint flashed.

Chapter 652 Assassin Information

Finally, amidst the tense atmosphere between the two, Fang Yun led Master Kumu to a farmhouse courtyard.

This courtyard looks like a very ordinary farmhouse, but there's no one there now.

"It seems you've prepared very thoroughly this time; you've even prepared the venue in advance."

Master Kumu got out of the car and looked around. He found that he was surrounded by a jungle, which was lush and full of trees. It seemed to be quite vast.

Therefore, Master Kumu believed that Fang Yun had chosen this place to facilitate his escape.

If anything unexpected happens, it's easy to hide by diving into the jungle.

"So you're not exactly a formidable character either."

Master Kumu sneered inwardly, but said nothing aloud.

A short while later, Fang Yun led the person into the farmer's house. Inside the main room, everything was neatly arranged, and on the central tea table, a pot of tea and two cups were prepared.

“I treat prisoners of war well, so I’ve prepared tea for you, just in case you’re thirsty.”

Upon hearing the word "prisoner," Master Kumu's face twitched noticeably. Clearly, he was the one who had always been a prisoner, and hearing this term used to describe him for the first time made him feel both strange and humiliated.

Although he still had a slight smile on his face, he was already sneering inwardly.

"Let's see how long you can be so smug. In a moment, I'll show you what despair is."

Thinking of this, Master Kumu felt a little better than before, and then picked up the teacup on the table.

When he took a sip of tea, he immediately tasted the dry aroma of the tea with a hint of coolness, which was very smooth.

"Young Master Fang, are you here to interrogate someone or to invite them on vacation?"

Master Kumu couldn't help but feel a bit sarcastic. He thought to himself, "Even though you act so assertive and try to get information out of me, in the end you still have to be polite to me."

Seeing that Fang Yun did not speak, Master Kumu thought that he had regretted it and immediately wanted to tease him.

"Well then, since you went to all this trouble to invite me here, I'll give you some information so you won't leave disappointed."

"Didn't you want to find out about our organization? I can tell you, we have a lot of people here this time. Except for the leader, everyone else is here."

"Because the brothers have been holding back for so long, it's been so many years since we've been here. This is a perfect opportunity for everyone to come and plunder properly."

Fang Yun sat to the side and listened to Master Kumu. Since he had started talking, he didn't interrupt him anymore and let him continue.

"Let me tell you about the fourth person on our leaderboard first. He's usually the one who shows up most often. The top three rarely appear in public."

"Of course, you probably don't know what the fourth place means. Let me explain. The one you met at the taekwondo gym was only ranked fifteenth."

Fang Yun was slightly startled upon hearing this.

He naturally knew that the Muay Thai expert at the Taekwondo gym was actually quite skilled, with muscles as tough as steel.

If it weren't for him encountering me, he would have had virtually no rivals in Guangling City.

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Moreover, Fang Yun was certain that even if that Taekwondo gym owner came out, he would probably be defeated with a single punch.

What surprised him was that even that Muay Thai expert only ranked in the teens. This meant that the assassin organization did have some strength and resources. He had slightly underestimated them.

"So, where are you in the queue?" Fang Yun asked with a smile.

"I am the seventh in rank, but I am not capable enough to compete with those people in assassination. I am only in this position because of the support of my brothers."

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"Think about it. If you want to kill me, it will take some effort and use up some of your true energy, right? What if there are several stronger people coming? After all, you can't fight against many opponents. Don't you agree?"

Master Kumu said this because he actually wanted to find out Fang Yun's true strength. After all, he still couldn't see through Fang Yun's abilities.

Unfortunately, Master Kumu didn't notice anything special on Fang Yuan's face. He remained as indifferent as before, as if he had heard something insignificant, which left Master Kumu unable to make a judgment.

Therefore, Master Kumu had no choice but to continue his explanation and then observe more closely.

"You want to know their detailed information? Okay, I'll tell you about the fourth one first."

"This fourth brother isn't a local either; he seems to be from somewhere in Japan. Most of us usually use short swords or daggers, but this guy is different; he insists on using a long sword."

Chapter 653 Full of Self-Satisfaction

"You can tell me about it."

Fang Yun remained unmoved, sitting quietly. Since this Master Kumu was willing to talk, he might as well let him say more.

"How should I put it? Actually, although I've known this person for many years, I still don't know what he looks like."

Fang Yun immediately became interested upon hearing this.

"What? Does this person wear a mask from morning till night? Or is it that the two of you don't get along and haven't had a chance to meet?"

“You’re right about that. Not only did he wear a mask, but the entire ‘940’ was wrapped in white silk. If he weren’t certain he was an assassin, I would have thought he was a mummy that had walked out of the desert.”

"But didn't you say he came from the East? How could the East be like a mummy?"

"I don't know about that, but the only thing I can tell you is that this person's methods are as mysterious and unpredictable as his outward appearance. He can always launch a surprise attack when you're least expecting it, leaving you defenseless. Heaven knows where he pulls it out from."

Fang Yun was indeed intrigued; he hadn't expected to find such a rare person within the assassin organization.

When Master Kumu saw Fang Yun, he started to boast and seemed a bit arrogant.

Fang Yun could naturally guess what Master Kumu was thinking. He simply believed that he had a powerful backer and that no one would dare to touch him.

Fang Yun's intention was simply to lure him here and make him stay put. Fang Yun wanted to stage a grand scheme of waiting for his prey to fall into his trap, while the withered wood master saw this as a bargaining chip in their negotiations.

Sometimes, people are unaware of their own limitations.

"Let me tell you, this guy is like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows. He might be waiting right at our door right now. If I were to face him, my immediate reaction would probably be to summon my shield as quickly as possible. Otherwise, I wouldn't even know how I died."

"So what's your suggestion?" Fang Yun asked with great interest.

"Then you should release me immediately: otherwise you'll be in endless trouble if they don't come in the morning. I've only mentioned the fourth one so far, but the third and second ones are even more terrifying."

"Young man, there are many things in this world that you don't know, so it's better to be humble." Master Kumu said in a cliché manner, as if he were lecturing Fang Yun from the sidelines.

"So what I need to do now is release you immediately, and then we can both live in peace, right?"

"You're not so stupid after all. This is your only choice now. Otherwise, when my assassin partners come knocking on your door, they won't be as easy to talk to as I am."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yun's face did reveal a hint of sarcasm, and then he stood up.

"So why are you lying now? Do you really think I don't know that you secretly made a talisman when you left that auction house?"

"If I'm not mistaken, that talisman should be some kind of device used for sound transmission, right? And after talking to you for so long, and with the cold weather, I reckon those people should have received your message and will arrive soon..."

Upon hearing Fang Yun's words, Master Kumu nearly dropped the cup in his hand.

"This... did you know all along?" Master Kumu's face was full of shock.

"What, do you really think I have the leisure to sit here and chat with you, listening to your nonsense?" Fang Yun retorted.

"Then why are you doing this? Knowing that someone is coming, could it be that you want to..." Master Kumu thought of that shocking result, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Could this young man really be a Celestial Master? Perhaps only a Celestial Master would dare to stand here so boldly, waiting for enemies to come one by one.