Chapter 91 Scorpion-level Assassin (1/2)
”We meet again, Mr. Cheng.”
Cheng Shan Shui was anxiously waiting for the result of his assignment when he heard a voice. He raised his head and saw that it was the man, code-named Lawson, who had previously turned down his assignment. He was a Scorpion-level assassin.
”Oh. It's you. How are you doing?”
”I have some free time for now. I can take your assignment,” Lawson said coolly.
Cheng Shan Shui's eyes glimmered for a moment before they became gloomy again. ”I'm sorry. My assignment has already been accepted by someone else.”
Cheng Shan Shui gave a bitter smile.
The Blood Pact Society's rule dictated that once a contract had been established, no one could alter it.
Lawson was slightly disappointed upon hearing his words.
He had come all the way from Red Maple to visit a friend in Hesla, and he was taking the opportunity to travel around Hesla, so he had no intention of doing any assignment on this trip. When Cheng Shan Shui approached him with his assignment, he had given an outright rejection because the reward for the mission was too low.
But now, Lawson was feeling bored from the idling the past few days. Thus, he wanted to do some simple assignments, and he had planned to take up Cheng Shan Shui's mission. He was surprised that someone else had already accepted the assignment in just one day.
Lawson was annoyed at the situation, but he knew that he could not break the society's rule. He had no choice but to give up on this. He then walked toward the bar and ordered a drink.
After taking two sips from his drink, his phone suddenly rang. He looked at the incoming call—it was from an old client of his, Yue You Zu.
”Hey, Lawson.” A man's voice was heard on the phone.
”Yes, it's me. How can I help you, Mr. Yue?” Lawson said nonchalantly.
”I have a job that I hope you can help with.”
”Tell me more about it.” Lawson's eyes suddenly turned sharp.
”I want you to help me get rid of someone.”
”Who?”
”I have sent the details to you.”
The rule of confidentiality did not apply here since it was a private job.
Lawson took out his tablet and looked over the information. He then raised his head suddenly and looked at Cheng Shan Shui – he was the target!
”So, what do you think?” Yue You Zu asked. A group of people could be heard going down the stairs from the phone.
”I will take it,” Lawson replied confidently.
”Great. I will ask my guy to transfer the deposit to…”
Boom!
Suddenly, the sound of someone dropping onto the floor was heard through the phone. A gunshot was heard from a distance, and Lawson's body stiffened. He recognized the sound—it was a gunshot from a sniper rile. Soon after, he heard people shouting and screaming in panic. He did not bother to speak as he knew Yue You Zu had just been killed by someone.
”This sniper killed the target, who was surrounded by a dozen bodyguards, with just one shot. He's a fine sniper.” Lawson's face tensed up as he immediately deduced the whole sequence of events—Cheng Shan Shui's assignment was to kill Yue You Zu. After all, they were enemies.
Cheng Shan Shui must be waiting for the sniper. Let me see who the assassin is. Lawson's eyes flashed.
…
Using the information provided by Cheng Shan Shui, Han Xiao stationed himself on top of a high-rise building a few hundred meters away from Yue You Zu's base in advance. He aimed his sniper from a high vantage point and wanted to snipe Yue You Zu through the window. However, Yue You Zu walked out of the main gate, which made Han Xiao's job much easier.
Even though he was surrounded tightly by a dozen bodyguards, they were no use in defending Han Xiao's shot.
His newly-produced [Spindle-Shaped Penetration Bullet] was strong enough to penetrate any non-metal object easily. The bullet pierced through a bodyguard's body and with no sign of slowing down, it went right into Yue You Zu's heart.
One shot one kill.
Assassinating a regular person was too simple for Han Xiao. He finished the job without any hiccups.
Han Xiao's Facial Simulator was an extremely useful tool for an escape. He changed his look and ran away easily before the commotion attracted the police.
…..
As soon as Han Xiao was back in Hotel Victoria, the troubled Cheng Shan Shui stood up with a look of anxiousness.
”The job is done.”
Cheng Shan Shui's body loosened up instantly. He subconsciously looked at his watch, and he realized that Han Xiao had only spent forty-five minutes between leaving this place and coming back, which meant he had taken less than ten mins for the actual assassination after subtracting the travelling time.
That was too fast!
”It's for you to pay me.”
”Yep. Okay. Okay.” Cheng Shan Shui was in reverence. He took out a suitcase containing $10,000 and handed it to Han Xiao.
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[Assassination Assignment (Cheng Shan Shui)] completed. You gain 25,000 EXP.
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Cheng Shan Shui left with light footsteps, as if he was rid of a heavy load.
Han Xiao pressed the bell to call the servant in so that he could take up the Wanted job on The Rose Militant. Suddenly, he was aware of something, and he turned around.
”Someone is watching me?”
A man, sitting at the bar, looked at him as if he was sizing him up. Han Xiao did not recognize him, but the man clearly showed a hint of provocation.