I bought a secret manual of the Hehuan Sect for ten yuan.

Qin Ge's gaze swept over He Qingqiu's hand, which was resting on the dagger. "Still dare to bare your teeth?"

"Are you here to protect me, or to kill me?"

He Qingqiu released his grip, a hint of anger appearing on his arrogant face. "Mr. Qin, please cooperate with my work!"

"I have received professional training and know that there are all sorts of assassination methods in this world. As long as you follow my instructions, I guarantee you will be safe and sound."

"Since Mr. Shen has assigned me this task, I must fulfill my responsibilities."

"Why are you so stubborn?" Qin Ge said helplessly. "You're not very capable, but you have quite a temper!"

"Does not guarding the door mean I can't be safe?"

"If that's the case, why don't you have someone guarding the other people's rooms? Do you think they can just get into trouble?"

"Let me tell you, nothing can happen to anyone in this house. Otherwise, even if I'm unharmed, it'll still be considered your dereliction of duty!"

"Mr. Qin, I'm a professional!" He Qingqiu felt like he'd been stepped on, as if Qin Ge's words "not very capable" were more damaging than the slap.

"I trained at an overseas training camp for eight years, and I was always among the best, able to handle all kinds of unexpected situations!"

"I know you don't understand these things, and it's normal that you can't comprehend them."

"You don't need to do anything, just trust me."

"Fine, fine, you're the expert. I don't know anything. Only you know what you're talking about!" Qin Ge was no longer willing to reason with this self-righteous woman.

Considering how dedicated she was, Qin Ge suppressed the urge to beat her up and decided to tell Shen Tingzhi tomorrow to have them leave.

He can't even dodge a casual slap, yet he calls himself a master?

If Qin Ge hadn't held back, that slap would have smashed He Qingqiu's face to pieces.

"What a difficult person to please." He Qingqiu muttered to himself as he watched Qin Ge return to his room and close the door.

She touched her cheek with her left hand, her brows furrowing.

In the dead of night, the villa's heavy bronze gate was cut open diagonally as if it were a piece of paper, the cut smooth and flat, seemingly still holding the chilling aura of a sword.

He Qingqiu, who was guarding outside Qin Ge's room, noticed the commotion and his expression turned serious.

After glancing at the surveillance footage, she quickly headed downstairs.

Just as He Qingqiu left, Qin Ge's door opened, and then Su Wenxi appeared at her door.

The two exchanged a glance and quickly went downstairs.

In the courtyard, a man dressed in black stood holding a sword, his face as cold and stern as ice.

"Who's there!?"

He Qingqiu's men moved swiftly and had already surrounded the man.

"What's going on?"

When He Qingqiu arrived, his gaze locked onto the man, and finally his attention fell on the sword in the man's hand.

"The Shadow-Eating Sword?"

"You're Sword Asura Li Canglan?!"

The long sword was jet black, gleaming with a faint, crystalline light.

He Qingqiu did not recognize Li Canglan, but he knew about the Shadow Devouring Sword, and he was horrified.

Who is Sword Asura Li Canglan?

"The tenth-ranked assassin on the kill leaderboard, known for his 'no one he can't kill if the money's right!'"

"That's quite a boast. They're only tenth, but the title sounds impressive!"

"Don't be careless, he seems to be at the Earth Realm!"

Qin Ge and Su Wenxi also arrived in the courtyard. Su Wenxi's expression was solemn. Just by looking at her aura, she knew that she was no match for Li Canglan.

What a coincidence! Shen Tingzhi sent people to protect him in the afternoon, and the assassins really did arrive at night.

Li Canglan ignored He Qingqiu and completely disregarded the people surrounding him.

His gaze passed over He Qingqiu and landed on Qin Ge. "You must be Qin Ge?"

"Someone wants to kill you. Will you end it yourself, or will I draw my sword?"

He Qingqiu glanced back and saw Qin Ge approaching. She immediately became anxious, "Why are you here?"

"It's dangerous here, let's go back quickly!"

She turned her gaze back to Li Canglan, remaining wary. "Let me deal with him first!"

"I've heard that Sword Asura Li Canglan wields the Shadow Devouring Sword with unparalleled skill, stained with countless lives. There's no one he can't kill if he sets his mind to them; he's never failed a single time!"

"Looks like I'm in luck, I've run into someone as important as you right after returning to the country."

"You're unlucky to have run into me today. I'll get rid of you and use this opportunity to make a name for myself!"

He Qingqiu reached for the pistol at his waist with one hand, full of confidence.

Qin Ge stared directly at Li Canglan, a half-smile playing on her lips. "Who wants to kill me, Huo Qianjue?"

"I wonder how much my life is worth?"

"Why aren't you leaving yet?!" He Qingqiu shouted at Qin Ge with his back to her, his tone filled with displeasure. "I'm confident I can handle him, but I can't guarantee it will be foolproof. Your presence here is distracting me!"

Qin Ge and Su Wenxi were both speechless. Couldn't He Qingqiu see the difference between her and Li Canglan at all? Where did her confidence come from?

Could she be hiding some trump card?

"Let's do it!"

"Bang bang—"

He Qingqiu shouted again, then fired two shots and drew a dagger with his other hand, charging towards Li Canglan first.

As she expected, Li Canglan easily dodged the two bullets.

As He Qingqiu gave the order, her dagger slashed towards Li Canglan, and at the same time, the group of women surrounding Li Canglan also attacked, tightening the encirclement.

"Don't be impulsive, you're no match for him!"

Qin Ge didn't expect He Qingqiu to be so brave, attacking without warning, and there was no time to stop him.

Li Canglan smiled contemptuously, his body motionless, and with a flourish of his Shadow-Devouring Sword, he swung it out.

"laugh--"

The cold, sharp sword light sliced ​​through the air, sending a chill down the spines of He Qingqiu and the others.

"ah--"

Screams rose and fell as all those who had attacked Li Canglan lay in pools of blood, some seriously injured and others dead.

Two people were even cut in half at the waist, a truly horrific sight.

He Qingqiu knelt on one knee, her hair disheveled and plastered to her forehead, her breathing rapid.

Her arm was severed clean off at the root, and blood stained her clothes. She was horrified.

"Holy crap, that's amazing?" Qin Ge was completely dumbfounded. He never expected that so many people like He Qingqiu couldn't even block a single sword strike!

Su Wenxi's expression changed drastically. She grabbed Qin Ge's arm and pulled him back, saying, "You go quickly, I'll hold him off!"

"It's no use." Qin Ge turned around and shielded Su Wenxi behind him. "I can't bear to see you go to your death."

"You go protect my parents, I'll deal with him."

"I don't want to!" Su Wenxi shook her head decisively. "Xiao Meng is already gone."

"If we could stop him, none of this would have mattered!"

"Let me help you!"

"You go! We'll try to hold him off!" He Qingqiu shouted after stabilizing herself, still remembering her duty even at this moment.

Qin Ge gave He Qingqiu a deep look. This woman was indeed a bit arrogant, but she was a good person and dared to step up when things got tough!

Li Canglan raised his hand, pointing his sword at Qin Ge, "Stop struggling, you're all going to die!"