Chen Yang was no stranger to the Blood Drop List. He had heard of this assassin list long ago and had even encountered it once before at the Qin Family estate.

Chen Yang looked up slightly. "You mean Krait? The one they say specializes in assassinating Fist Masters above the tenth rank?"

"Exactly, that's him!" Yang Hu nodded. "The guy definitely has some skill. The number of tenth-rank Fist Masters who have died at his hands is considerable."

"The reason he came to Lingjin City this time was likely an invitation from Yuan Tianlong's pharmaceutical consortiums. And the target, naturally, is you."

Yang Hu's surveillance was omnipresent. Combined with a bit of deduction, it wasn't hard to ascertain the truth.

Chen Yang smiled. "These so-called pharmaceutical groups will really stop at nothing to deal with me."

"Well, in their eyes, Krait is practically invincible," Yang Hu joked. "Want me to find out where he's staying so we can surround him?"

"Up to you." Chen Yang waved a dismissive hand. An assassin like that didn't pique his interest much.

…

News swept through Lingjin City in a remarkably short time: the Feiyang Martial Arts School had opened, and the Martial Association, who had arrogantly come to cause trouble, had been utterly defeated.

The videos people had taken circulated wildly online.

The scene of Liu Ruyan seemingly dissolving into thin air, in particular, left countless people dumbfounded and unable to believe their eyes.

They suspected the mysterious man was strong, but they never imagined he could be *this* powerful!

Two Nine-Bag Elders, plus the Martial Association's Chief Disciple—such a combination was comparable to a royal flush.

They arrived full of swagger, only to be completely routed.

Most importantly, Liu Ruyan had personally rung the bell for the Feiyang Martial Arts School's grand opening.

With that, the entire Martial Association had lost all face.

Not only were they slapped, but they were also ground into the dirt underfoot.

"Given the current situation, who in the entire Martial Association, aside from the Association President himself, could possibly be a match for this powerhouse?"

"I'm afraid even the Association President might not be his opponent."

"I have a feeling the Martial Association is done for."

All kinds of heated discussions erupted, and the public's attitude toward the Martial Association began to shift dramatically.

As a result, long lines began to form outside the Feiyang Martial Arts School as people flocked to register.

「Meanwhile, at the Yuelan Grand Hotel.」

"This tiny Lingjin City is truly full of hidden masters!" Sun Chen, chairman of the Meilin Group, lay comfortably on the sofa, clicking his tongue in wonder as he watched the news about the Martial Association on his phone.

First, his Meilin Group was nearly crushed, and now someone was brazenly killing members of the Martial Association. Even the Association President's Chief Disciple hadn't been spared.

If he weren't in Lingjin City himself, he would never have believed it.

"As an ancient capital, Lingjin City has always been a place brimming with talent. Don't underestimate it," Fan Changtian said, waving a hand to dismiss the topic. He then changed the subject. "Krait is in Lingjin City, but he's very dissatisfied with the price we offered."

"We each put up fifty million, for a total of over two hundred million, and he's still not satisfied?" Sun Chen said, growing annoyed. "Is this guy taking the opportunity to extort us?"

The others remained silent, but their questioning gazes were fixed on Fan Changtian, waiting for him to continue.

"Assassins have their own code; they wouldn't act recklessly," Fan Changtian said gravely, shaking his head. "The problem lies with our target. According to Krait, the man is a Sixth Grade Military General!"

"What?!" Sun Chen shot up from the sofa, his face a picture of shock.

Yuan Tianlong was also taken aback, his brows knitting together tightly.

He had never imagined that their target would be a member of the Martial Department, let alone a high-ranking Sixth Grade Military General.

Yes, that explained why one of his subordinates dared to openly brandish a gun. And those eyes... they were undeniably the kind of sharp, Eagle-Eyed gaze that could only be forged on the battlefield.

"Is he mistaken?" someone questioned.

Fan Changtian waved his hand. "Krait is a leading figure in his field; his intelligence can't be wrong. The target is indeed a Sixth Grade Military General."

"What Krait is saying now is that if we insist on the kill, he can do it, but the price will have to double."

At these words, the room fell silent.

In other words, it would cost one hundred million per person.

Money was only one aspect. The key issue was, after the kill, could they withstand the Martial Department's wrath if it decided to launch a thorough investigation?

Fan Changtian said no more. The matter was of great importance and required careful consideration.

After a moment, Yuan Tianlong spoke. "Since Krait has taken the job, he must be extremely confident. Even if the Martial Department investigates afterward, it would be difficult to trace it back to us, right?"

"You all know what the prescription is worth."

Although he didn't state a final decision, Yuan Tianlong's meaning was clear.

The man who killed my son cannot live under the same sky! At this point, it didn't matter if the target was a Sixth Grade Military General or even an Eighth Rank; he had to try.

"I've heard Krait's greatest skills are stealth and assassination. Since he dared to take the job, he must be confident he can evade the Martial Department's pursuit. That being the case, what do we have to fear?"

Sun Chen sat back down, lit a cigarette, and spoke pensively.

If Yuan Tianlong was motivated by revenge, he was motivated by money.

Having lost 2.8 billion for nothing, how could he give up without getting that prescription?

But being naturally cautious, he was already contacting someone to buy him a plane ticket out of Lingjin City.

Whatever the outcome, leaving Lingjin City first was the right move.

"I agree," Fan Changtian said, then turned to the other two. "What do you think?"

"Fine!"

"Alright. As they say, fortune favors the bold. Let's do it!"

After receiving their affirmations, Fan Changtian contacted Krait.

Hanging up the phone, Fan Changtian smiled. "I'm transferring the funds now. Mr. Krait will make his move tonight."

"Excellent! I can hardly wait!" Yuan Tianlong slapped his thigh and laughed, his face contorting into a savage grin.

He then whispered to Yuan Tiance beside him, "Get our plane ready for takeoff. As soon as Krait succeeds, we fly straight to the outer regions."

Yuan Tiance nodded and began tapping on his phone.

"Come, let's toast to our imminent victory! Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

…

「Wanjia Mountain.」

Wanjia Mountain, Lingjin City's largest village, had always been a hub for outsiders. To the residents of Lingjin City, it was best known for its maze of old houses and crowded streets.

As the holidays drew near, the foot traffic in Wanjia Mountain increased exponentially.

Inside a shabby little building, a tall, thin, middle-aged man in black casual wear and a baseball cap was working on a computer.

The moment he saw an additional five hundred million appear in the account, he snapped the laptop shut and grabbed a silver briefcase beside him.

Upon opening the case, rows of firearms were revealed, neatly arranged alongside various melee weapons.

He selected two guns, a short blade, and a paratrooper knife, before finally taking out a hand grenade.

His rank as the number one assassin on the Blood Drop List wasn't just due to his strength; it was also because he never underestimated a target.

Even if the target were only a Third Rank Fist Master, he would still make thorough preparations to prevent any unexpected incidents.

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