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"Well then, remember to transfer the money to my account." Looking at the bustling street that seemed unaffected by anything, Yang Xiaoyou waved her hand towards Fia and then disappeared into the shadows of the alley.
The last wave of nearly direct confrontations was indeed the final part of the opponent's operation. During the winding journey that followed, they encountered no further similar attacks.
Initially, Fia had intended for Yang Xiaoyou to accompany her to handle some public relations and negotiation work. However, due to the recent actions of the Revenant organization, she had reassessed the situation. Now, she decided to pause her tasks and utilize official channels for self-protection until her other powerful subordinates arrived.
Perhaps the employer who hired the assassin to kill her had this intention as well; regardless of whether the assassination would succeed, as long as she couldn't focus entirely on her business, it would provide ample opportunities for her opponents.
Yang Xiaoyou naturally fully supported this choice.
"Money, money, money—it's all about money. There's no saving you now." After showing her teeth in a grin, Fia complained a bit. Then, once Yang Xiaoyou had completely vanished into the shadows, she turned serious and addressed John beside her.
"Uncle John, we know each other quite well by now. We all understand your character. Is that fellow really stronger than his initial performance?"
"Sigh, what I sensed was merely a clash of momentum between those two; they didn't actually engage in combat. If we were to measure by that intensity, I doubt we could all combine our strength here and still be able to protect ourselves. If his opponent is from the White Chaser Sister's group, I'm sure you all can feel it too," John replied with a bitter smile.
Hearing this, the expressions of others nearby turned grim. The close combat skills displayed by Weimar and Hailey had left a deep impression on everyone with their speed, strength, and rhythm that surpassed common expectations.
"Momentum, huh? It's indeed remarkable for an individual to generate such momentum. However, Weimar should have already grasped the threshold," a Vietnamese individual pondered aloud, his tone significantly improved from when they were in the restaurant. The series of actions where that mysterious fellow located and eliminated their sniper had left him greatly shaken.
"If it were just ordinary momentum, I wouldn't be so surprised. Sigh, forget it; I can hardly believe it myself now. As long as we know that he's terrifyingly strong, that's enough. He has managed to restrain that fellow across the street; he's already helped us solve a significant problem," John said with a mix of helplessness and longing in his expression.
Yet others did not react; they were unclear about what John meant by "that fellow across the street," and Fia herself wasn't at that level of understanding either.
In the dark alley, Yang Xiaoyou was moving quickly in another direction when she suddenly stopped.
"Is someone really watching me? Are they trying to pick me off one by one?" She halted in the middle of the alley and quietly observed a fork ahead.
A subtle tension filled the air around them.
"Are you a bodyguard hired by Fia Haek Media? Unless necessary, I don't wish to be your enemy," a deep and magnetic male voice came from the fork ahead.
"Oh? So it's you two. It seems you're in charge of this assassination attempt on Fia. But do you really think just the two of you can stop me?" Upon hearing that uniquely magnetic voice, Yang Xiaoyou was somewhat surprised. Although only one voice spoke, she clearly pointed out that there were two of them to dispel any unrealistic thoughts they might have.
Ming Mei Shuang Ying, the couple's title for the duo before him, was a formidable opponent. Their strength was impressive, especially the synergy between them, which was far beyond mere addition. In his memory, they had caused him considerable trouble, and their magnetic voices left a deep impression; they were one of the assassin pairs flying the flag of Revenant.
Currently, they were quite a tough challenge. If the two of them attacked together, Yang Xiaoyou could only choose to temporarily avoid confrontation. While there might be a slim chance of victory in a direct fight, it was clearly not worth it.
However, it made sense for them to be here. Fia had several companions who, although not particularly famous or flashy, included characters like John who held significant renown in the Mercenary World. The people from Revenant were surely aware of this, so arranging for equally strong opponents was only natural.
Upon hearing Yang Xiaoyou’s obvious recognition, the male voice fell silent. For a moment, the atmosphere became strangely quiet.
Seeing that the other party did not respond, Yang Xiaoyou had no intention of lingering. He turned away and headed in another direction, seemingly unafraid of an attack from behind.
“If you can promise not to assist our target next time,” it was clear that Yang Xiaoyou’s earlier demeanor had raised considerable concern in his opponent. Although there was a hint of threat in his words, his tone was not particularly forceful; he seemed reluctant to engage in a head-on confrontation with Yang Xiaoyou.
“Hey, what if I don’t? When did it become your place to dictate how I do my job? You’re being paid to execute a mission just like I am. What if I decide not to target HLI anymore?” The figure turned away from Yang Xiaoyou as if he had heard something amusing and tilted his head slightly with a mocking expression.
Noticing the silence from the other side again and feeling the rising killing intent around them, Yang Xiaoyou decided to shift his approach. “However, my mission is solely to ensure the safety of Fia Haek Media. If it’s merely actions directed at HLI Company itself, I won’t interfere. Unless absolutely necessary, I prefer not to get involved with your troublesome organization.”
After Yang Xiaoyou finished speaking, the killing intent that had permeated the area gradually dissipated, and even the other party’s voice fell completely silent.
At the same time, Yang Xiaoyou strode confidently in another direction as if he possessed immense self-assurance.
“Mei, do you think his words are credible?” The handsome blond man asked his partner beside him after she had just stopped him from taking further action.
“Hehe, I never believe in credit. I stopped you because I think we wouldn’t gain much by confronting him at this moment.” The woman named Mei nestled her soft body against the handsome man’s chest and playfully licked her sensual lips.
“Do you think he can defeat us together?” Ming wrapped his arms around Mei’s waist and asked with some surprise.
“That’s hard to say. But you saw his confidence when dealing with Sniper. Do you think he would turn his back on us and leave if he wasn’t absolutely sure? Besides, he knows we are two people and has clearly separated from his target now. There’s no need for us to complicate matters further. Didn’t you notice John’s strange attitude towards him?” Mei reminded him.
Hearing this and recalling certain scenes, Ming nodded thoughtfully.
After finding a place to change into a new outfit, Yang Xiaoyou wiped the sweat from his forehead. The pressure brought on by Ming Mei Shuang Ying had been quite significant. By turning his back on them, he aimed not only to create an air of mystery but also to eliminate any unnecessary movements should they decide to attack; he could escape directly without needing to turn around.
The tone was initially firm, creating an illusion for the other party. Now it seemed that the plan was progressing quite smoothly.
Ming Mei Shuang Ying left a deep impression on him, not just because of her strength, but more so due to the bond they shared. Although they both appeared to have ordinary relationships with their respective lovers, the depth of their feelings for each other far exceeded what they showed to the outside world.
For the sake of their mission, neither of them minded the other's involvement with others. In fact, a certain memory fragment in his mind contained intimate moments with Charming Shadow.
However, during their last battle, when he was nearly trapped and suffocated, he managed to take the severely injured Charming Shadow hostage, forcing Shadow of Death to create an opening from the outside in.
When Charming Shadow ultimately succumbed to her injuries and died, the expression on Shadow of Death's face was something he could never forget, even now as he recalled that fragment.
The completely lifeless gaze held no thoughts of revenge; in the end, she simply accompanied Charming Shadow's corpse as they were both consumed in the inferno meant for him.
Perhaps only the broken version of himself from that memory could truly understand her feelings. Unlike his choice for revenge, Shadow of Death had no thoughts of vengeance after Charming Shadow's death; she quietly chose death alongside her.
Having such a person, who could be called mad, as an enemy indeed brought immense pressure.
"Ah, I initially thought about bringing her over to our side. It's a pity she joined 'Revenant' so soon; she must have been cultivated alongside those Death Warriors," Yang Xiaoyou sighed after shaking his head.
However, at this moment, he still lacked the ability to deal with the two of them. He could only hope that his final words would have some effect; otherwise, being watched by them constantly would be overwhelming. Even with Weimar defending them, the pressure from Fia's side would likely be considerable. As a collaborator, he felt he had done all he could.
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