Prologue (1/2)
Summary:
Qin Aofeng, a third-generation descendant of the great and prestigious family, the Qin Family, just as famous as the genius big brother Aotian but famed in Qin City as the ”Good-for-nothing Seventh Young Master.”
The compound is perilous, the clan is full of conflict. Before her rebirth, she dressed as a male, her birth a mystery. Because of her lacking talent, she was thought of as a worthless member of the clan. After her rebirth, she walked onto the path of a strong person, and lived on the continent like a fish in water.
Until one day at the capital city of the empire, the spear of the patriarch pointed to her young uncle that she always treasured, the ”young male” that had always been undistinguished stood out, and astounded everyone, becoming a peerless genius. Ever since then, countless males and females became made for … …
The vast ancient forests, the deep bogs shrouded in back mist, the desolate and endless desert, the mountains and plains without any border where the magical beasts moved unhindered, this was a vast magical world.
Prologue – “Light”
New York in the darkness was dazzling and enchanting. The night came and the still bright lights caused the entire city to seem bright. Yet in a deep alley at night, there was a rotten and nauseating smell.
The heaven of the rich, the h.e.l.l of the poor.
At this time, in the underground foundation of a tall tower in New York's downtown, a dangerous chase was occurring.
”Sky Wind, you will not escape! Die here!” The voices echoed in the cold pa.s.sageway and intermingled with the rattle of gunshots, creating a heart-shocking and terrifying song.
”You think that you are enough to kill us? What a great joke!” A voice came out of the darkness, and a back shadow broke through the air.
”d.a.m.n it! Fire! Kill her!” The bodyguards that had come in pursuit were unusually nervous in the darkness. They hurriedly opened fire at the object that had shot out. When they heard the sound of something metallic hitting the floor, their heart shook, and they knew that it wasn't good.
Two figures, one right and left, shot out of the dark corner like black panthers. Their nimble bodies appeared in front of them before they could reload!
Fast! Extremely fast!
The two pairs of hawk-like eyes in the darkness were like eagles hunting, and piercing their prey's weak spot!
Slender bodies, terrifying physical attacks that appeared like a dance. Their bodies curved to almost an unimaginable degree. Among the sound of bones cracking and triggers of silenced guns, this batch of pursuers that had come immediately met the fate of the last group. In the span of a few short breaths, they were sent into prison by these two people.
After a storm was a short peace. Before the next group of pursuers came, they could finally rest for a moment.
Panting heavily, Qin Aofeng wiped away the fresh blood to reveal a delicate face. She said in a cold and impatient voice.
”When is this going to end. The Landys group really wants to die, we didn't have any interacts with them, yet they have taken such great effort to make a trap and kill us. If I get a chance, I'll take out their home base!”
Nearby, another person just as handsome was wiping her firearm. Her brow creased. ”Our mission success rate these recent years has been too high. Many in the profession do not like it and it is normal that they want to eliminate us. When we return to Hawaii, we need to plan and flatten this place!”
Their voices were clear and crisp. While the tone was slightly depressed, it could be immediately heard that these two were both females.
No one would probably think that that the duo that was at the top of the international underworld was composed of two young women.
”s.h.i.+tian, you are just as calm as usual.” Aofeng looked at her composed comrade in arms. Her heart warmed. She was probably the only one in the world that could hear the intent to comfort in s.h.i.+tian's voice. The other was the only one that understood her.
”Aren't you as arrogant as usual? You think you're any better?” s.h.i.+tian glanced at her, her lips curving in a faint smile. ”However, I will not abandon you.”
”Of course, we are comrades in arms, we definitely will not abandon each other!” Aofeng stilled and then said slowly in a low voice.
”Yes, we are comrades in arms!” s.h.i.+tian's tone was cool but certain.
They smiled at each other, their clear gazes pa.s.sing their thoughts directly.
They had always been like this. From the first meeting to now, one gaze, one movement, and they were able to know what the other was thinking. So they would become the perfect pair of the underground mercenaries, and the closest and most trusted friends.
The world never lacked people that would struggle in the darkness for money. Killing, bodyguarding, stealing, spying, doing everything. From a certain perspective, they were like secret agents. The only difference was that agents were hired by countries and were warriors for their county, but they were only employed by themselves and formed their own groups.
People called them underground mercenaries.
Mercenaries could do what a.s.sa.s.sins do but there was one thing that was different. Mercenaries could leave their backs to their fellows, their comrades. Even if they fell to become underground mercenaries, they would not stop trusting their friends.
Qin Aofeng and Yun s.h.i.+tian were one of the most famous mercenary teams in the world recently, the Sky Wind Team.
”This is the fourth group of pursuers, we will become targets together. If we want to escape, we should split up. There are two paths up ahead, it should not be difficult based on our skills to esacpe. After getting out, we will meet up at the Fragrant Snow Hotel. If we really get separated, we will meet in Hawaii.” Aofeng a.n.a.lyzed with her usual calmness in the darkness. Her eyes flashed with the light of intelligence as though everything was so easy.
”Ok, Fragrant Snow Hotel, Hawaii, I will wait for you.” Shoving her firearm back to her belt, s.h.i.+tiang turned back to look deeply at Aofeng as though she wanted to imprint the other deeply in her memory. She disguised it so well that even Aofeng did not see the strange look in her eyes.
Aofeng laughed lowly. Being lightning fast was really s.h.i.+tian's style.
”Don't do easily, take care.”
”You too, get out alive.”
Their warm fists lightly punched each other's shoulders. The two panther-like shadows disappeared in the darkness as though they didn't want to delay even one moment.
Not far away was a split in the path.
The underground base here had a developed system of pa.s.sageways. Before they had sneaked in, they had already had a general understanding of the layout. Aofeng paused at the split in the path, a grimace at the corner of her mouth. She suddenly turned and flashed towards a pa.s.sage that headed for the core of the base.
A hint of guilt flashed through her eyes. Sorry, s.h.i.+tian, sorry.
We most likely will never meet again, you will never wait for me to arrive … …
They had already stayed more than a day in here. Both of them knew that there was still a long way to reach the exit. We are women, and have less endurance. If there were no accidents, their chances of getting out alive alone was only half. They had spoken so confidently because they were afraid the other would worry.
I have nothing else keeping me in the world, but you, you still have your younger sister that needs your protection. I also hope that you will live, I like you, my friend, very much, so … …
Even if I die, I hope that you will live … …
She calmly dodged the traps and moved directly deeper into the base. Because she had suddenly changed direction unexpectedly, the pursuers had not followed her. Aofeng prayed inside, s.h.i.+tian, you have to avoid the pursuit of those people. Just a while more, it will be fine just a while more, I will get enough time for you!
Soon, she saw the bright place up head that was the main control center. There was man that was pointing and cursing at the pursuers that had not completed their mission well.
”Tras.h.!.+ You are all tras.h.!.+ How come those two disappeared! They are not G.o.ds, can they hide in the sky? How can I report to the higher-ups?”
Aofeng sighed when she heard this. Her worries eased. From the man's words, it seemed that s.h.i.+tian had safely escaped.