"Ten billion?" Bai Zihe pouted dismissively. "Even a high-level Grandmaster like Okamoto Masao was killed by me, and the bounty is only a hundred billion! They really look down on me."
Ji Xueyun saw that he didn't take it seriously and became anxious. She said solemnly, "Junior Brother, this Netherworld Assassination List encompasses all assassination missions in Da Xia and even the entire world. As far as I know, a hundred billion is already the highest bounty ever! It will surely attract countless mercenary organizations, killer teams, and even some reclusive old monsters. We won't be able to guard against them. And..."
"Since this assassination list appeared thirty years ago, there have been over three thousand missions. Not a single exception; all targets have died!"
Yue Rushuang, standing nearby, was terrified to hear this. She stammered, "Second Senior Sister, no one has ever survived?"
Ji Xueyun stated with absolute certainty, "No." "Not a single one!"
Yue Rushuang's heart tightened, and she looked at Bai Zihe with concern.
"Junior Brother," Ji Xueyun said earnestly, fearing Bai Zihe still didn't understand the gravity of the situation, "you have the right to be arrogant for killing Okamoto Masao. But the world is deeper than you think. Don't say anything else, how much confidence do you have against Uncle-Master?"
Bai Zihe fell silent. The "Uncle-Master" she mentioned was Bai Zihe's master. The feeling Bai Zihe had towards his master was like a mountain, like an abyss. He looked up to him with awe, finding him unfathomably deep. He couldn't even conceive of fighting him.
"Second Senior Sister, I will be careful," Bai Zihe said seriously, his flippancy gone.
Ji Xueyun's expression improved slightly. She was afraid Bai Zihe would remain his fearless self and fall into the enemy's trap. That would truly be troublesome.
"Fifth Junior Sister, now mobilize the entire Xuantian Pavilion. Monitor all the assassins, mercenaries, and mysterious organizations that have entered Da Xia's territory since last night when Okamoto Masao was killed. It would be best to compile their assassination methods, strength levels, and common tactics. Then, inform Junior Brother immediately so he can be on guard."
Yue Rushuang knew the seriousness of the matter and did not dare to delay. "Understood, Second Senior Sister. I will instruct them to get it done right away."
With that, Yue Rushuang immediately issued a series of orders through Xuantian Pavilion's internal channels.
Ji Xueyun thought for a moment and added, "Also, Suzhou and its surroundings are of utmost importance. We must dispatch our most capable elites for round-the-clock strict defense."
Saying this, Ji Xueyun turned to Bai Zihe again. "Junior Brother, try to stay in Suzhou during this period. Don't go out unless it's necessary. This is your base camp; even if anything unexpected happens, Zhan Tianlong and Xue'er can provide support at any time."
Bai Zihe nodded seriously. His two senior sisters were earnestly protecting him. If he were to act recklessly again, it would be a disservice to their care.
"No time to delay. Let's all get to work."
Ji Xueyun took a deep breath and said finally, "Junior Brother, you don't need to worry too much. These assassins won't be rampant for long. Seventh Junior Sister is already on her way."
After speaking, Ji Xueyun and Yue Rushuang left. Ji Xueyun needed to return to the Eastern Theater to deploy her forces and strengthen defenses in Jiangdong Province.
In the bathroom, Bai Zihe's sword-like eyebrows twitched slightly, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. Seventh Junior Sister... he hadn't seen her in a long time. He wondered if she was still the same as before.
This night was destined to be restless. Zhan Tianlong arrived in the capital with Okamoto Masao's head, shocking the world. The news of Ouyang Wushuang's death reached the Southern Theater, enraging the domain lord. The mobilization of the Eastern Theater's army... the full operation of Xuantian Pavilion... the Netherworld Assassination List causing countless forces to stir... Everything indicated that a great storm was brewing, with Suzhou as the center, sweeping across the globe.
Southern Theater.
Gai Tianya had many disciples, but Ouyang Wushuang was his favorite and most promising. And now, he was dead!
"Damn it!" "Bai Zihe deserves to die!" Gai Tianya roared in fury, punching one after another. In an instant, the back mountain where he practiced was blasted with one large pit after another, leaving it scarred and unrecognizable.
"Go. Execute all 325 prisoners in the prison. Let them be Ouyang Wushuang's burial companions!"
The deputy beside him's pupils contracted sharply. But at this moment, he dared not disobey and immediately replied, "Yes, your subordinate will attend to it at once!"
A moment later, screams erupted, and blood flowed like a river. Looking at the rolling heads, Gai Tianya smiled bloodthirstily, ferocious and terrifying. Then, he boarded the private plane heading for the capital.
Da Xia War Department Headquarters.
Qian Yuanshan had not slept all night. Looking at Okamoto Masao's head before him, he felt a splitting headache. This was no ordinary person. This was a divine doctor of Ying country, a high-level Grandmaster. He could imagine with his rear end how much shock the news of Okamoto Masao's death would cause in Ying country. Saying it would trigger a level-12 tsunami would not be an exaggeration. And now... the rumors of Da Xia having no Grandmasters were rampant, and many border countries were restless. If Da Ying, this powerful enemy, were to be enraged and attack... the consequences would undoubtedly be severe.
"Bang!" Just then, the door to his office was violently kicked open. Qian Yuanshan was about to roar, but upon seeing the visitor, he immediately restrained himself.
Gai Tianya! The Domain Lord of the Southern Theater!
"Minister Qian," Gai Tianya's face was extremely cold. "That Bai Zihe first massacred in Suzhou, then crippled Zhao Qingtian, the Military Governor of Jiangdong. Now even Wushuang has been killed... Don't you think you should express something?"
Qian Yuanshan was already troubled. Hearing his direct questioning, he immediately became furious, "Then how do you think I should express myself?"
Gai Tianya spat out a word: "Kill!"
Qian Yuanshan wanted to kill Bai Zihe. But if even a high-level Grandmaster was no match for him, how could he be killed? He couldn't possibly use WMDs, could he!
Just then, several ninjas appeared silently in Qian Yuanshan's office. They had previously been stationed at the Ying Country Consulate. Upon receiving the news of Okamoto Masao's death, they came to demand an explanation. The leading ninja shouted in broken Da Xia language, "Qian, you, need to give an explanation!" "Otherwise." "It means declaring war on our Da Ying country!"
With that, he flicked his right hand. *Thwack, thwack, thwack*... several shurikens embedded themselves into the wall map. The locations were precisely the several sea passages between Da Xia and Ying country.
Qian Yuanshan couldn't help but twitch his mouth. Looking at the two aggressive individuals who wouldn't give up until their objective was met, he finally compromised, his voice deepening, "Bai Zihe must be executed!" "Domain Lord Gai, I order you to lead your troops to suppress Bai Zihe. Any who dare to obstruct will be killed without mercy!"
Gai Tianya snorted coldly and left the War Department. "Qian, if we don't see Bai Zihe's head within three days, we'll handle it ourselves!" The ninjas left after delivering a harsh threat.
Being cornered repeatedly, Qian Yuanshan's expression turned extremely grim, and he immediately issued another order. "Transmit my command. During this period, reduce border and customs inspections by ninety percent. For killers and mercenary organizations from various countries, turn a blind eye and allow them into the country."
To kill Bai Zihe, Qian Yuanshan had paid a heavy price!