King of Assassins-Chapter 835 - 610: No Goodbyes (2)

For those below the Foundation Establishment, there was almost no means to confront the Flying Sword head-on.

Many of the Yao Family's upper echelon didn't even understand what was happening before perishing under the Flying Sword.

Gao Xuan's killing of Yu Hong'en could be attributed to decisiveness and tenacity in battle. But in killing the many in Yao Family's upper echelon, he was utterly ruthless and cold-hearted.

The many guests in the hall were struck with fear, as silent as cicadas in winter. Many didn't dare to look at Gao Xuan, lowering their heads, afraid he might notice them.

From afar, Gao Xuan slightly bowed towards Xu Jun: "Thank you for your care these past years. If fate allows, we shall meet again in Jianghu."

After saying this, Gao Xuan turned and walked away, with everyone in the hall watching his back with complex expressions.

Only after Gao Xuan's figure completely vanished did the hall's guests come to life, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Everyone was discussing, everyone was sighing, everyone was shocked.

Tonight, they witnessed a shocking incident. Not just because of the bloodshed, but even more so due to Gao Xuan's decisiveness and ruthlessness. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

This also made many people realize the terrifying nature of a true master.

The high-ranking nobles realized for the first time how powerful and unrestrained true violence could be.

When a master lets go of all scruples, the so-called rules, order, status, and power become meaningless.

Feeling very uneasy, Xu Jun asked Xiao Peng: "Brother Xiao, what do we do now?"

Xiao Peng thought for a moment and said: "I'll explain to the Yu Family that grievances have a source, debts have an owner. The issue with Yu Hong'en isn't something you should be concerned about. However, his sister, Yu Ning, is quite difficult to deal with..."

Thinking of Yu Ning, Xiao Peng felt a bit of a headache. This woman was very formidable and especially close to Yu Hong'en. Yu Hong'en's arrogance was mostly due to Yu Ning.

Nevertheless, Xu Jun was a newly recognized younger brother to him. He had to speak up for his younger brother in such matters. Otherwise, why recognize him as an elder brother?

If he didn't do things for his younger brother, how could he expect his younger brother to do things for him?

Xiao Peng said: "I need to quickly notify Yu Ning to remove you from this matter. As for how Yu Ning wants to deal with this Black Tiger issue, that's between her and the Black Tiger. You must not get involved."

Xu Jun sighed, "Why didn't he say earlier that he had such ability? How did things get like this?"

"It's just Foundation Establishment. Leaving Pegasus Star isn't a big deal."

Xiao Peng paused and added, "However, achieving Foundation Establishment on Pegasus Star shows extraordinary talent. It's a bit of a pity."

"Does he have any way out?" Xu Jun inquired.

Xiao Peng shook his head: "Provoking the Yu Family leaves no way out."

He hesitated for a moment and then said, "Unless he joins the Holy Hall now. But he's too old, and he publicly killed Yu Hong'en, which is a huge taboo. The Holy Hall won't take him in."

The Holy Hall certainly doesn't fear the Yu Family, but Gao Xuan's public killing of Yu Hong'en was a challenge to the entire Noble Family class. The Holy Hall won't accept someone like that.

Xu Jun sighed deeply again, still hoping for Gao Xuan to have a good ending. Unfortunately, that seemed unlikely.

Once leaving the hall, Gao Xuan activated the Holy Armor.

Such activation didn't require manifesting the Holy Armor; it merely borrowed part of its power.

From the outside, there was no visible sign that Gao Xuan was using the Holy Armor.

The Flying Technique inherent in the Holy Armor allowed Gao Xuan to soar into the sky. As the Source Power circulated and fluctuated, Gao Xuan suddenly shot forward.

The speed of the Flying Technique in the Holy Armor was extremely fast. Under the control of Gao Xuan's Divine Soul Power, it was even faster than a regular Flying Ship.

Moreover, the transformation of the Holy Armor's Source Power was exquisite, able to propel the Holy Armor from various angles, allowing Gao Xuan to change direction freely in mid-air.

The pressure of high-speed flight was entirely borne by the Holy Armor.

Gao Xuan continued flying until he reached a height of six thousand meters, from where the brightly lit Mingjing City lay at his feet.

The sky was filled with dense gray-white clouds, undulating like ocean waves.

Gao Xuan urged the Holy Armor to fly forward in the sea of clouds, reaching top speed in an instant, leaving a long trail in the gray-white sea of clouds.

The sonic boom left behind reverberated in the clouds, creating a large, wave-like crack.

Riding in the cloudscape unrestrained, Gao Xuan felt a slight thrill.

Since reincarnation, it was the first time he had indulged so freely.

After circling a few times in the cloud sky, Gao Xuan then piloted the Holy Armor to the company's headquarters medical department.

Due to Yu Hong'en's arrival, Xu Fang had been staying in the medical department office recently, also for convenience in meeting Gao Xuan.

Seeing Gao Xuan enter, Xu Fang, lying on the bed, quickly got up to meet him. Ever since Gao Xuan and her brother went to attend the banquet, she had been restless.

"Is everything okay?" Xu Fang asked with a face full of expectation.

Gao Xuan embraced Xu Fang tightly, looking into her eyes, "Xiaofang, I'm sorry."

Xu Fang was alarmed: "What's wrong, what's wrong?"

She anxiously said, "What happened? Tell me, I can help you. I surely can help you. I'll plead with my brother, with my father, and ensure you're safe and sound..."

As she spoke, Xu Fang's beautiful apricot eyes turned red, and tears involuntarily rolled down.

"I'm fine."

Gao Xuan gently held Xu Fang's cheeks and said softly, "But I need to leave for a while. You must take good care of yourself."

"Where are you going? I'll go with you." Xu Fang clutched Gao Xuan's hand, her expression very agitated.

Gao Xuan gently shook his head, "Where I'm going, it wouldn't be convenient for you to go."

Xu Fang was very disappointed. She thought for a moment and then whispered, "I'll wait for you then."

Gao Xuan sighed lightly, "I don't know when I'll return this time, or when we'll meet again. You must take good care of yourself."

Only then did Xu Fang understand what Gao Xuan meant; in this life, they might not meet again.

She stared at Gao Xuan blankly, her face filled with growing sorrow. She trembled as she tried to say something, but her throat felt blocked, unable to utter a word.

Xu Fang could only clutch Gao Xuan's hand tightly. Gao Xuan slowly withdrew his hand—without Yu Hong'en, he might have lingered for another two years. Now, staying was no longer viable. Remaining would not only bring him trouble, but also burden Xu Fang.

Gao Xuan slowly backed away. Looking at Xu Fang's tear-streaked face, he couldn't bear to say farewell.

He retreated to the door, gently closed it, and stood silently for a moment. Hearing the cries from within growing louder, he flicked a finger, and a Water Rune Seed silently passed through the door, landing deep in Xu Fang's forehead.

Xu Fang was completely unaware. The Water Rune Seed fused with her Divine Soul, its gentle and lasting Water Element power nourishing her soul.

The transformation in her Divine Soul made Xu Fang feel groggy, and she fell asleep unknowingly.

Gao Xuan sighed lightly. The feelings Xu Fang had for him were entirely genuine, not because of looks, power, wealth, or strength—it was simply pure affection.

Among all the women in his life, only Xu Fang had nothing she required of him, and only ever wished him well. She was a good woman.

However, he still had many significant matters to attend to. He could only disappoint such deep affection.

How can one achieve perfection in this world, not letting down both the Tathagata and one's beloved?

Gao Xuan waited until Xu Fang was completely asleep before turning and quickly leaving.