King of Assassins-Chapter 832 - 609: Blooming_3

Xiao Peng turned his head to look at Gao Xuan: "Is that the person who offended you?"

"That's right. I want him dead," Yu Hong'en said almost belligerently.

Xiao Peng looked troubled, and he said to Xu Jun, "This person can't be saved. So, you hand over this guy to Hong'en, and Hong'en won't interfere in your matters with the Yao Family."

Xu Jun was also troubled, "This..."

Not only was Gao Xuan his capable subordinate, but he was also his brother-in-law. Selling out Gao Xuan in public like this was indeed unreasonable, and it would greatly harm the Xu Family.

Xiao Peng casually said, "He's just a low-level person, there are plenty more where he came from. Why ruin a friendship over someone like this?"

He then assured, "I will speak to the Yao Family and put an end to this matter."

Xu Jun hesitated for a long time but ultimately nodded in agreement. There was no choice; without Xiao Peng's intervention, he couldn't protect Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan could only be blamed for his ill-fated destiny.

He said to Xiao Peng, "You can't kill him here. I'll let him go first. I won't be responsible for what happens later."

Xiao Peng said to Yu Hong'en, "Hong'en, killing someone in public isn't good."

Yu Hong'en thought for a moment then reluctantly nodded in agreement, "Alright, I'll give you face."

After the three had reached an agreement, Xu Jun walked over to Gao Xuan and apologetically said, "Sorry, I can't protect you this time. Leave now, and I'll buy you some time."

To Xu Jun's surprise, Gao Xuan was neither angry nor fearful.

Gao Xuan merely nodded calmly, "Thank you for your care all this time."

Xu Jun felt somewhat ashamed and lowered his gaze. Although he was a noble youth and had known Gao Xuan for years, it was hard to see him as just a tool, especially with the connection involving his sister.

This matter he didn't handle well either—it was akin to selling out Gao Xuan to ensure peace, and explaining further was pointless.

Gao Xuan said calmly, "Everyone has their difficulties. It's said that in the Jianghu, one is often helpless. I don't blame you, just hope you don't blame me."

Xu Jun sensed something amiss and his eyes narrowed, "What are you going to do? Are you crazy? Leaving now gives you a slim chance at survival. Yu Hong'en is a noble youth and impatient to deal with you. You'll find a way to survive if you hide in the underworld for a few days..."

"No need to make it complicated."

Gao Xuan walked forward a few steps and boldly said to Yu Hong'en, "Didn't you want to kill me? Come then."

Though Gao Xuan's voice wasn't loud, everyone in the hall heard clearly. All eyes in the hall were instantaneously drawn to him.

Even the old man sitting at the main seat, Yao Yuan, stood up, squinting his old eyes to look at Gao Xuan.

Yao Yuan was over three hundred years old, having experienced countless storms in life and seen countless people.

However, he found Gao Xuan's posture somewhat incomprehensible.

Knowing that death was inevitable, people either respond with rage and arrogance, fear and trembling, or stunned numbness.

But Gao Xuan's demeanor was tranquil and calm, with deep eyes, lacking any extra emotions, yet definitely not numb or dazed.

On the contrary, anyone who looked at Gao Xuan felt his serene composure, sensed the deep-seated confidence and calm emanating from him.

No matter Gao Xuan's power, his confident posture alone earned Yao Yuan's appreciation.

No wonder he gained Yuan Ping'an's appreciation, he's indeed a person of substance.

Yao Yuan did not move forward, the stage did not require his presence.

Yu Hong'en grasped his sword and stepped forward, and the crowd instinctively scattered. Behind them, Xiao Peng looked stunned, glancing questioningly at Xu Jun, implying Xu Jun was up to something.

Xu Jun helplessly and quickly walked over, "Brother Xiao, this was his own decision, it's nothing to do with me."

Xiao Peng laughed slightly, "Your subordinate seems deep and has quite a temper. He's asking for death."

He then patted Xu Jun's shoulder comfortingly and said, "It's better now; he's seeking his own death, so you can't be blamed. Others won't say anything about you, and Yu Hong'en gets his satisfaction. Everyone's happy."

Xu Jun watched Gao Xuan with a complex expression. Truthfully speaking, he'd known Gao Xuan for three years but didn't really understand him. Nor did he understand why Gao Xuan was intentionally seeking death.

The special agents including Leng Li who were beside Xu Jun all stared wide-eyed at Gao Xuan.

It had to be said, Gao Xuan's open provocation of Yu Hong'en was a death wish. However, this courage to challenge a higher tier, a stronger opponent stirred an emotion of hot-bloodedness in Leng Li and the others.

Especially since Gao Xuan wasn't screaming wildly, rather his restraint and calm bordered on endurance, highlighting his determination and courage.

Although Leng Li did not like Gao Xuan, she unprecedentedly hoped he could win once. Although the chance was nearly zero.

Everyone in the hall were noble aristocrats, standing there naturally aware of the entire background of the event and knew Gao Xuan's origin.

Witnessing Gao Xuan's provocation, they all thought Gao Xuan was foolish and laughable.

The neatly dressed crowd all looked at Gao Xuan with various contemptuous and disdainful gazes.

Of course, some showed signs of pity. Yet no matter the pity, none would help Gao Xuan.

Now Gao Xuan with his Perfect Divine Soul, his Spiritual Power didn't need to wander, but could sense all the eyes and emotions on him. Because these are things actively conveyed by others.

Including Yu Hong'en as well, who had a fiery temper and was full of killing intent. Yet this didn't hinder him from driving the Sword Intent, controlling Power with the Foundation Establishment Perfect Divine Soul.

In this tightly connected state of Divine Intent, Gao Xuan could even sense the Rune Seed within Yu Hong'en's Divine Soul, feeling the various changes in that rune.

Just like the Water Rune Seed, only its configuration was extremely intricate, possessing changes of coldness and sharpness at once, allowing the Sword Intent to be as dense and profound as water.