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Chapter 1124 Change of Name and Seek Refuge
Assassins are an ancient profession passed down from ancient times.

The emergence of this profession was driven by history. Legend has it that a monarch underwent a drastic change in temperament during his reign, becoming tyrannical and cruel, treating his subjects as worthless, and wantonly bullying and killing them.

However, he was well aware of his core support base and treated his trusted subordinates very well, showing great courtesy to high-ranking officials and prominent families.

Therefore, despite the resentment this tyrant incurred by the people, he still firmly sat on the throne as the ruler of the world.

The martial arts master of the same era couldn't stand by and watch, but couldn't punish him personally, so he secretly trained a boy named 'Cai', who was one of the tyrant's victims.

The tailor's father was the tyrant's personal tailor. His entire family was executed because of a loose thread on the emperor's robe, and he was the only one who escaped.

The boy harbored an overwhelming hatred for the tyrant, and driven by this hatred, he mastered ninety percent of the martial saint's strength.

Although he failed to become a Martial Saint, he possessed unparalleled combat power below the Martial Saint level, making him virtually invincible in the world.

Cutting is a processing step in clothing making, meaning to cut the edges of the fabric flat. However, this word was popularized by the ancestor of assassins and became a synonym for fear of all monarchs.

But if there is injustice, cut it with a sharp blade; do not cut the cloth, but only judge the tyrannical and cruel rulers.

"Isn't this the Heaven Sword, the one specifically designed to counter the Dragon Slayer Saber?"

Upon hearing the story of the assassin lineage 'Judge', Zhou You couldn't help but blurt it out.

Unfortunately, only he knew this joke, which made it somewhat boring and melancholic.

The information Lian Feihong received was that the royal family was aware of the contemporary assassin 'Cai' who wanted to assassinate him.

This incident spread throughout the underworld of the capital, causing a sensation. After all, it was somewhat ironic that an assassin, who was specifically tasked with restraining tyrants, was instead used by the royal family to assassinate a political enemy.

Time is merciless, and many things that have survived to this day have changed beyond recognition.

Looking back, the progenitor of assassins, "Cai," sought revenge and to eliminate the tyrant for the sake of the world. He infiltrated the tyrant's carriage, neither eating nor drinking nor sleeping, extinguishing his life force to a level more subtle than that of a parasite.

So much so that none of the many skilled guards protecting the tyrant were able to detect his lurking presence.

Just as the tyrant boarded the carriage, 'Judge' used all his strength to kill him, raised his head and roared to the sky, before being hacked to pieces by the swarming guards.

From then on, the strongest members of the Assassin lineage were all given the title 'Judge', vowing to carry on the spirit of their progenitor.

These assassins differ from the unpredictable killers; they kill not for money, but for honor. They are adept at unorthodox methods, using ambushes, infiltration, and disguise. Even though they are capable of a direct assault, they insist on the assassin's style of striking in the shadows, making them impossible to guard against.

From the moment he learned that the assassin was going to kill him, danger had already crept in, spreading everywhere around him.

Zhou You remained vigilant but not panicked; he roughly understood the style of the assassin 'Judge' lineage.

The royal family could have easily done it without anyone noticing, using an assassin to kill them in one fell swoop, but they deliberately leaked the information, making it known to everyone. The reasons behind this are worth studying.

The other party is waging psychological warfare, trying to win Zhou You over mentally and psychologically.

From the training of martial saints to the assassination of tyrants, the assassin lineage has inevitably been tainted with political genes, and each assassination has been a crucial moment that has propelled historical turning points.

For example, if the other side succeeds this time and Zhou You dies, the Qingchu Prefecture that they just acquired will be taken back by the royal family.

Given the conflict between the royal family and the ancient people, it's no wonder they would resort to this trump card!

"..."

Zhou You gently touched his chest, wondering if the mysterious little cauldron could withstand the assassin's attack.

Legend has it that the tyrant, as the ruler of all under heaven, received rare and precious treasures from all directions, including a protective armor crafted by the world's greatest calligrapher and a life-saving elixir refined by the world's greatest pharmacist. Even so, he still died at the hands of an assassin, dying on the spot.

It is evident that the assassin's "Judgment" is undoubtedly the most terrifying and deadly weapon trained by the Martial Saint.

This line of assassins has mastered at least the attack techniques of a Martial Saint.

After Zhou You advanced to the Earth Sect, he began to explore the mysteries of space, but he believed that he was still far from being as good as those top Heaven Sect masters.

He was not confident that he could withstand the strongest killing move of the assassin 'Judge' lineage, and he remained uneasy.

"Dongfang Daqian has come to visit me?"

On this day, Zhou You was at home racking his brains, looking for a solution, when he suddenly heard someone come to report.

Dongfang Daqian, Lian Feihong's rival, actually took the initiative to visit him, bringing only one attendant.

After thinking about it, I realized that guests are always welcome, and since they had come openly and honestly, it would be inappropriate for me not to see them.

Dongfang Daqian's attendant was Mu Leizheng. Zhou You had met this powerful female warrior several times and knew that her lineage was closely related to his own Big Dipper.

"Young Master Zhou, um, Governor of Qingchu Prefecture, I'm here to pay you a visit, so let's skip the formalities and get straight to the point!"

After taking his seat, Dongfang Daqian didn't even drink a sip of tea before stating his purpose directly.

"I know the royal family has hired the contemporary assassin 'Judge' to kill you. You may not know the inside story, but I have a friend who is the descendant of the Martial Saint who trained 'Judge'. I can tell you with certainty that once the assassin 'Judge' makes his move, you will surely die!"

"I came here for no other reason than to save you."

Zhou You smiled and asked him, "What are the conditions?"

Dongfang Daqian was taken aback, then said, "Two conditions: change your name and pledge allegiance."

"First, you can no longer use the name 'Daqian'. When I become the monarch, everyone in the world must avoid using the same characters as my official name, and you are no exception. Therefore, you must change your name."

"Secondly, after you change your name, you must bring the entire Zhou family and Qingchu Prefecture to submit to me."

Upon hearing this, tension immediately rose on the scene. Zhou You's personal guards tensed up, awaiting his orders.

In their view, both conditions were too unfair, practically a slap in the face.

Surprisingly, Zhou You did not get angry. Instead, he asked, "I am not surprised that you proposed to join us. I had expected it. But to compare it to changing your name shows how much you value it."

"There must be other reasons. I think what you just said were just excuses!"

It is true that monarchs need to avoid using certain characters, but in the name of Dongfang Daqian, "Da" and "Qian" are too common. There are countless people in the world with these characters in their names. If we were to strictly enforce this rule, it would probably cause chaos in the world.

Zhou You suddenly thought of Gao. Back then, Zhou Nanwang named him "Daqian," which seemed like an unintentional act, but it was only discovered today... Also, Master Zeng, also known as the Master of Fuji Dao, was once a master of seal script who was on par with Chongyang Gong. He also named him "Daqian," which was connected to the current situation by some twist of fate.

It's as if this moment was premeditated, leading to what is happening now.

“Young Master Zhou, let me be frank. You used the name of Daqian to steal my fortune. As a result, your career is booming and your family and power are rising, but my ambition to become emperor is thwarted.”

"This action has already hindered me. If you are willing to back down and change your name to join me, I can tolerate you. Otherwise, you will become my number one enemy from now on."

(End of this chapter)