The Master of Beasts

Chapter 985 - 347: Shadow Mission (Part 2)

"According to the rules, since the Shadow task failed, we need to carry out two more stabs. Which one of you two will go?" Gong Cheng looked at Hei Yue.

The Shadow’s strength is the highest among the three of them, and a frontal assassination is already impossible.

Mountain City is a small place, and the Assassination Association’s power here isn’t strong. Now, the only hope is Hei Yue. With Hei Yue’s looks, as long as she sells a bit of charm, there’s still hope!

Hei Yue felt a slight displeasure inside, but there was nothing she could do. As an assassin, she had to use all her advantages to achieve her goals.

"I’ll try my best!"

"Hmm, go ahead, but don’t disappoint me. If you want to gain freedom, it’s best not to have a failed mission record!" Gong Cheng warned.

"I understand!"

As Hei Yue’s figure disappeared, a hint of worry appeared in Chou Niu’s eyes: "Teacher, is Hei Yue really okay? Should I help her?"

Gong Cheng glared at Chou Niu: "You really consider me your teacher, huh? Don’t go courting death!"

"Neither the Shadow nor Hei Yue have hope of breaking free from the Assassination Association. Since you’ve inherited my craft, there’s a slight chance for you!"

"But...."

"Haha, do you like Hei Yue?" Gong Cheng hit the nail on the head.

Looking at a flustered Chou Niu, Gong Cheng sighed and said, "We are assassins. An assassin like Hei Yue, with such excellent looks, is the most dangerous. If you’re willing to be an assassin all your life, then go ahead!"

Chou Niu hesitated for a moment and finally sat next to Gong Cheng with some dejection: "Teacher, do I really have a chance?"

"Yes, you are my successor. I still have some connections in the association. Although I can’t completely set you free, you can take over my position, and I don’t have much longer to live!"

Gong Cheng spoke calmly: "I injured my foundations when I was young, I probably have about ten years left!"

"If you want to inherit my position, you must break through to the Fifth Level within ten years; that’s the minimum standard!"

"I understand, teacher!"

.........

Meanwhile, a special guest had arrived at the Blood-colored Beast Fighting Arena, a woman so beautiful it was impossible to look away!

"Miss, I wonder if you’re interested in having a drink with me? I’m.... ah ah ah"

Hei Yue broke the hand that was about to land on her body and said to the person rushing over from the Gladiatorial Arena: "I heard that the Beast Master is forming a guard team, I wonder if an outsider like me can join!"

The person approaching was Andrew, who was about to curse but nearly choked on his words when he heard Hei Yue.

He smiled and cupped his hands in greeting to the beauty in front of him: "Welcome, of course, welcome, but joining the Beast Master’s guard team isn’t easy!"

"Is this enough?"

Hei Yue’s shadow wavered, and in the next moment, innumerable shadow-formed blades targeted Andrew’s vital points.

"Gulp."

"Fourth Level Shadow Mage!"

"Enough, it’s certainly enough!"

He respectfully welcomed Hei Yue into the Gladiatorial Arena and arranged a fine room for her before leaving.

"A Fourth Level Shadow Mage, it’s strange why such a figure would choose to join Dark Star?"

Moreover, Hei Yue’s appearance is too stunning, even if she were in trouble, there would be plenty of influential city figures willing to protect her. Why choose to join Dark Star?

"Something’s up, but it’s not for me to worry about. I just need to report the information up!"

Hei Yue’s defection naturally drew attention from others in Dark Star. The first to receive the news wasn’t Star Lord Chong Yun, but Warehouse Master Dang Yue.

"A Fourth Level Shadow Mage, and a beautiful woman no less, interesting. Sickle, take some gifts to visit her. If you can recruit her, great. If not, forget it."

"Yes!"

"A Shadow Mage, huh!"

Desire flared in Dang Yue’s eyes, but now that he’s older, he has no grand ambitions for such noble professions. Now Dang Yue only wishes to seek the Star Lord’s position and use its influence to gain the chance of breaking through the Seventh Level.

Making a move against Chen Jiuge is just the first step, as not much time is left, resulting in some hasty actions.

"I can’t rush. I can’t let Chong Yun see through it. This is my only chance!"

"I’m sorry, I refuse!"

Chen An stared at the closed door, face turning different shades.

Upon learning that a Fourth Level Shadow Mage wanted to defect to Chen Jiuge, Chen An couldn’t sit still. A Fourth Level Shadow Mage is even rarer than a Frost Warrior and also Fourth Level.

If Chen Jiuge accepts this cultivator, whether Chen An could keep his position would be uncertain. A Shadow Mage would be better suited for overseeing fierce beasts in the underground than a Frost Warrior.

After getting the information, Chen An rushed over. A Fourth Level Shadow Mage choosing to join Dark Star Vajra, there could only be one reason - she got into trouble, and it wouldn’t be minor.

Before meeting Hei Yue, Chen An thought to threaten. After seeing Hei Yue, Chen An knew he wanted this woman for sure.

Then Chen An was mercilessly humiliated by Hei Yue.

"Damn it!"

Chen An slammed the wall heavily, leaving a clear fist mark. As Andrew arrived, his eyelid twitched: "Captain Chen, damaging the facilities isn’t a good thing!"

"Andrew, hmph."

Watching Chen An leave with a cold snort, Andrew was quite speechless: "I really don’t know why you, a mere guard captain of beasts, have such a high opinion of yourself."

Andrew really couldn’t figure it out. Even if Chen Jiuge’s cultivation is low, he’s still a Vajra, but you’re just a small captain, and at that, one on the fringe. What makes you think you can compete with the Vajra?

"Truly holding on to a false hope, what a waste of such talent!"

If only I had Fourth Level Frost Warrior cultivation, how could I still be a mere manager? Climbing up further, managing ten Gladiatorial Arenas wouldn’t be a problem!

"Haha, haha."

The bare-chested man carried bags of goods in and out of the warehouse.

"Who goes there?"

A Dark Hand guard blocked Chen An’s way, eyes sharply assessing him.

Having been in the underground second level for so long, Chen An hadn’t been to the surface in years. Receiving such treatment again, he was momentarily stunned and didn’t know what to say.

The cultivation of the two Dark Hands before him was only Third Level, not the lowest within Dark Hands, but in the warehouse area, they were essentially the lowest.

"Chen An!"

"Chen An? What the hell is that?"

The two Dark Hands were newcomers and hadn’t heard his name.

"Cough, cough, stand down!"

Sickle came up to Chen An with a somewhat contemptuous look: "Chen An, you’re the captain managing the beasts at the Gladiatorial Arena, right? What are you doing here?"

The contemptuous gaze stung Chen An’s fragile heart, and his face soured: "I want to see the Warehouse Master!"

"See the Warehouse Master?"

"Haha, who do you think you are? You think the Warehouse Master is someone you can meet just like that?" Sickle waved him off, intending to dismiss him.

"I’ve met the new Shadow Mage. I suppose the Warehouse Master would be interested in that information!"

"Oh?"

Sickle looked at Chen An with some surprise. The Warehouse Master is indeed interested in the Shadow Mage, but it’s just interest.

"Follow me then!"

Everyone knew the forces under Warehouse Master Dang Yue were strong, and he had amassed great wealth. However, Dang Yue’s office was quite simple.

The peeling walls looked patchy, and the dark floor had long lost its original appearance.

Dang Yue wore a kindly old man’s look, smiling warmly: "Chen An, captain of the Beast Team, I’m curious, how did you learn about the Shadow Mage’s information?"

Feeling uneasy, Chen An responded respectfully: "Master, I saw the Shadow Mage before coming here."

"Oh, you’ve seen her?"

Dang Yue’s gaze became profound; this wasn’t something a loyal subordinate should be doing.

"Yes, the Shadow Mage likely got into some trouble, hence her defection to us in Dark Star, and she’s adamant about joining the Beast Master."

"So what?" Dang Yue seemed disinterested. If Chen An’s report was just this kind of drivel, there would be consequences for wasting Dang Yue’s time!

"Master, I wish to defect to you!"

Chen An felt a sting of regret for his impulsive decision.

"Interesting, defect to me!"

Dang Yue stroked his chin, pondering: "The Beast Team’s captain wanting to defect is indeed rare. Very well, I accept."

"Thank you, Master!"

"Yes, now go back. I’ll notify you if there’s anything else!"

"Yes, Master!"