Chapter 111 Flaming Will (1/2)
Admire you‽ My ass!
Although Han Xiao wanted to say that, he reckoned that it would be no fun offending Bennett. He still wished to extract some benefits out of Bennett.
Be serious, be serious.
Han Xian made a dry cough. ”I heard of your stories, and I have always wanted to meet you.”
Bennett gave a friendly smile and waved his hands. ”Don't mention the things in the past. What did you want to speak to me about? It can't be for a signature, right?”
Han Xiao's eyes twitched. Alright, enough showing off…
After regulating his breath, Han Xiao gave a stern expression and said, ”I heard you are the strongest human on this planet…”
Bennett's eyes flashed. He was too familiar with such an introduction. Perhaps it was another person that wanted to challenge him to a fight.
The war created power beings that emerged from the flames and bloodshed of the battles. Bennett took pride in his amazing battle record. Over the years, many strong individuals had wanted to challenge him. Bennett was too tired of the meaningless fights and his continuous victories from the easy battles. He appeared this time merely to protect his old friend, Wang Yuan. He never planned to reveal his true identity to his enemies—the traitors of the organization—else his enemies would not even dare lay their fingers on him. Precisely because of the fact that the traitors of the organization felt that the defense around Wang Yuan was weak, it allowed the baiting operation to proceed.
Bennett shook his head. If Han Xiao really wanted to fight him, he would definitely not agree to it since Han Xiao's current strength was worthless in his eyes.
Yet contrary to his expectations, Han Xiao said, ”I want to learn some combat techniques from you.”
”Interesting, you are the first person who has wanted to learn from me.” Bennett contemplated for a moment before shaking his head. ”You are a sniper. It's impossible for you to learn my combat tactics.”
As expected, Bennett used the same tactic again! It was Bennett's standard line when he wanted to reject someone. As long as the pre-requisites were not met, the same line was thrown out to be used in rejections. It was always the same line.
”You are a mechanic, its impossible for you to learn my techniques.”
”You are a pugilist, it's impossible for you to learn…”
”You are a superhuman, it's impossible for you to learn…”
By merely changing the noun of the sentence, large numbers of players were rejected. Han Xiao was not going to fall for this same trick. Bennett was a hidden General Skills trainer, and gifts were required for him to actually teach the skills to a player. Previously, there were players that came with gifts with the intention of just currying-favor with Bennett. They did not expect themselves to actually pick up a skill or two from just handing gifts to Bennett.
Different gifts linked to different skills.
The two items that Han Xiao had requested from the Rothschild family were meant to be presented to Bennett as gifts.
Han Xiao chatted with Bennett to ensure that Bennett actually recognized him.
Bennett caught up to Wang Yuan, who was waiting for him not far ahead. Wang Yuan asked curiously, ”What did he want from you?”
”He recognizes me and wants to learn some combat techniques from me.”
”What a strange dude.” Wang Yuan stroked his beard and said, ”He has got some skill. He is a new assassin that just joined the organization's Blood Pact Society. He has a mysterious background and is codenamed 'Mr. Black'. He is definitely a character we should pull to our side. After this mission, I will ask Xena to increase his level to Dark.”
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The mercenary troops were tidying up the rooms of the mansion. Chen Li went to look for Han Xiao and handed him a chain of room keys.
Han Xiao did not accept the keys immediately. He stared at Chen Li weirdly and stuttered, ”Don't tell me… these are the keys to your room‽”
”… I don't have such an inclination,” Chen Li said as the veins on his forehead bulged.
”You sound like I like such kind of things.”
Chen Li coughed drily and explained, ”These are the keys to the best rooms of the mansion, and I reserved one for you.”
It was only then that Han Xiao came to his sense. He received the keys and understood what was going on. ”Who else are those singles rooms meant for?”
”They are allocated to Volcano, Moonlight, Hunter, and a few other commanders of the various mercenary groups.”
The names that Han Xiao mentioned were all the stronger fighters and leaders of the guards around the mansion.
Being allocated a single room was a privilege of the stronger individuals. The remaining ordinary troops and assassins could only squeeze into bigger rooms or sleep in the main hall.
In the fight the previous night, Han Xiao had replaced the Hornet brothers, who were killed in action. He was the core of all the snipers and was the backbone of the defense. His outstanding performance gained the respect of the fellow mercenary troops, which was also why Chen Li went over to pass him the keys. As long as one had the power and capability, one would be bestowed with special privileges.
Han Xiao gladly accepted Chen Li's offer. Han Xiao's room was on the second floor, and it had a balcony.
When he reached the corridor on the second level, Han Xiao saw the rest of the powerful figures. They looked at one another and nodded as a form of friendly gesture. Hunt left a deep impression in Han Xiao's eyes. Hunter was a firearms expert from the Mechanic lineage. His weapons were a pair of very powerful hand-held cannons. It was said that the hand-held cannons did not have any recoil when fired.
Since Bennett is here and the mission has to be carried out, as long as I can get close to Bennett and in turn come into contact with the main server at the hideout, I will be able to gain the favor of the Dark Web Organization and access its huge network of intelligence. The gains from the move will be so great.
Being on good terms with the main character of the planet could bring so many benefits.
Han Xiao used his fingers to scratch the stubble on his chin. His eyes lit up like a shrewd thief.
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Over the next two days, the enemies carried out raids each night, as if they were a bunch of crazy monsters that could not have enough of night attacks. They extended their devilish clutches toward the manor.