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Chapter 1087 Gentlemen

Lian Feihong's resources were quite considerable; the helper he hired for Zhou You was none other than the Great Star Chief of the Wuchang Assassins.

The Great Star's chief name is Wu, and he is accompanied by master assassins such as General Peacock, Li She Wangchuan, and Leng Wuhui.

Yes, Gou Quan was originally a promising candidate to become a Grandmaster, but unfortunately he died at the hands of Zhou You.

Peacock herself had also had many clashes with Zhou You, and their reunion was somewhat awkward.

The head of the Great Star was a tough guy. When he saw Zhou You, he clasped his hands together and said, "Lord Nanchen, let's put the past behind us. This time, we are working together, so please put aside any grudges for now."

Zhou You noticed Lian Feihong's nervous look and said, "Yes!"

Although it was only one word, Lian Feihong visibly relaxed, and the group of assassins also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, Zhou You now wields the Half-Saint Yin Blade, making him one of the most formidable enemies they least want to face.

As partners, these master assassins were also entitled to know top-secret information: Zhou You might be in control of a 'sacred artifact'.

The fame of the sacred artifact had already spread far and wide in the seemingly peaceful capital.

On that day, Dongfang Daqian used the sacred artifact 'Dawn' to kill the powerful demonic soldier, the Demon Hammer, displaying astonishing strength that surpassed his own limits, leaving everyone in awe.

Upon investigation, many organizations discovered that the sacred artifact was simply a materialized version of the Martial Saint.

Any grandmaster who can wield a sacred artifact can unleash power approaching that of a martial saint.

After this meeting, Zhou You privately complained to Lian Feihong, "Why did you hire those shady killers? You're destined for great things, so it's not good for you to associate with these kinds of people, lest you tarnish your reputation."

Lian Feihong didn't feel offended at all; on the contrary, he was very moved because these words came from the bottom of his heart and he genuinely cared about him. He sighed and said, "Too many people are involved this time, and resources are stretched thin. We are really short-handed!"

The various factions in the capital are intricately connected, and many people have overlapping identities. This doesn't seem like a problem most of the time, but it can cause trouble at crucial moments.

For example, if a master from a powerful family is forced to help the Human Race Sect due to a personal favor, then Lian Feihong will be unable to invite the other party to help.

Experts have become a scarce resource, and their role in this matter is exclusive. To gain an advantage, one needs a strong background and resources.

Among the competitors, Lian Feihong was not particularly strong.

Look at his reinforcements: one is his old friend Zhou Daqian, and the other is the unpredictable assassin.

Although Zhou Daqian possesses the Half-Saint Yin Blade, his true form is a member of the Human Sect and belongs to the junior generation. As for the Impermanent Assassin, he is generally used for dirty work and being framed. When will he be able to participate in important matters?
Lian Feihong told Zhou You that these unpredictable assassins also felt a sense of crisis, fearing they would be used as rags and then thrown away. Therefore, they also participated in this betting, hoping to gain merit by following the dragon's lead.

However, their backgrounds and roles meant they were not favored and had no choice in the matter. Only Lian Feihong accepted them because he was open to all comers.

"Well, the other assassins are fine, but that Peacock is a real talent. Keep a close eye on him!"

After learning the inside story, Zhou You specifically instructed Lian Feihong to keep an eye on things.

During the great battle in Lihuo Prefecture, Peacock comprehended a technique to overcome superiors at the critical moment of life and death, killing Li Yao and gaining a tremendous boost from being reborn in flames, with limitless potential.

Zhou You spoke highly of him, considering him a key figure who would determine crucial future events.

If Lian Feihong can win over the peacock and properly cultivate and train him, he will not have to worry about falling into the embarrassing situation of having no one to use.

Lian Feihong had a heart-to-heart talk with Zhou You, confiding in him about many things. Clearly, he treated Zhou You differently from others, considering him a partner rather than a subordinate like the unpredictable assassin.

He told Zhou You that within the capital, outside the sacrificial palace, there was a considerable force lying dormant.

Those were the three gentlemen, number three, five, and eight. As the eldest sons of the feudal lord, they were originally strong candidates to inherit the throne. Now that the feudal lord is facing the crisis of being deposed, their status has plummeted. For example, Lian Feihong was originally in the group of eight gentlemen, but now he has also started his own business.

As for the other two gentlemen, the situation was similar. Their once strong wings had become thin and scattered, a scene of scattering like monkeys when a tree falls.

However, it cannot be denied that as the legitimate sons of feudal lords, once they band together for survival, the resources they control are still considerable.

Originally, these gentlemen were staunch supporters of the feudal lord. Once the feudal lord fell, they were like phoenixes fallen from their pedestals, worse than chickens, and they also had to be wary of the risk of 'restoration'.

However, due to the death of the great gentleman, the feudal lord's reputation was ruined, and the gentlemen themselves became the 'victims'.

Furthermore, since the Tiannan Divine Sword did not target the entire royal family, the gentlemen were able to remain unscathed and escape accountability.

"Putting aside their status as feudal lords, the royal family is also a great clan. Now that the clan leader has made a mistake, unless it escalates to the point of incurring the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people, it shouldn't lead to the gentlemen being buried with them!"

Lian Feihong guessed, but was not sure, "But then again, it's reasonable that the lord was involved with the Queen of Enchantress, and that this serious crime led to his death and the extermination of his clan!"

"It all depends on what the lord chooses. If he pulls back from the brink and steps forward to abdicate as soon as possible, he may have a dignified exit."

"If they continue to close the sacrificial palace and put up a stubborn resistance, hehe!"

Lian Feihong suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, the old subordinates of the Great Gentleman have also come to the capital. You may have met them when you were in the south."

Ok?
Zhou You became interested. What were the old subordinates of the great gentleman doing in the capital at this time?

He noted the matter down, but didn't delve into it further, planning to send someone to inquire about it later before making a decision.

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"Mu Sigui, your master is gone, and you come to me for help. Do you intend to seek refuge with the Eight Gentlemen?"

When Wu Luoye met Mu Sigui, who had returned to Dijing from the southeast, he was already at the Human Sect level.

As the most talented and fastest-improving half-blood witch, he has already broken through to the Grandmaster realm.

This speed was even faster than that of his master, the Eight Gentlemen, because the Eight Gentlemen had their Grandmaster Mark stolen. Although they obtained a breakthrough medicine, they still took many detours and barely advanced to the Human Sect level.

Now, with a storm brewing, Wu Luoye, one of the Eight Gentlemen's forces, has emerged as a key figure and has become his trusted territory.

Other noble families had the option to switch sides, but the half-blood witch had no choice but to follow the Eight Gentlemen to the bitter end.

As the leader of the mixed-blood witches, Wu Luoye had heard of Mu Sigui's achievements in several southeastern states, but had not heard from him since the fall of the Great Gentleman.

Unexpectedly, the other party secretly infiltrated the capital and conveyed the intention to meet through other mixed-blood witches.

Mu Sigui is at the ninth level of the Strong Martial Realm. Although he is quite extraordinary compared to other peers, he is still somewhat inferior to Wu Luoye.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Wu Luoye, a common courtesy among human warriors.

"Wu Luoye, I need your help!"

"What is it? Please speak."

"I will assassinate Feng Jun and use that old beast's blood to appease the spirit of the Great Lord in heaven!"

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(End of this chapter)