Chapter 1457: Chapter 155 Assassin’s Guild_2
Ah Dai’s heart grew warm as he looked toward the direction she pointed. There stood a towering courtyard wall. Around it, there was surprisingly no human activity. The wall was at least five meters high, comparable to the Royal Palace, making it impossible to see what lay within. In a low voice, Ah Dai asked, "What status does this nobleman hold in the Empire of Sunset City? To reside in such a grand estate, this place must span forty or fifty thousand square meters."
Mie Feng glanced at Ah Dai and said, "There’s no need to hide anything from you now. Back then, our Thieves’ Guild took on a high-paying job from this nobleman to capture Elves from the Elf Clan. This nobleman is none other than the Grand Duke of the Empire of Sunset City, the sole duke in the entire Empire of Sunset City. His authority is second only to the Sunset Emperor, Quan Yi, and the gap between their powers is minuscule. Almost all of the Empire’s economic lifeline rests in his hands. His wealth can only be described as vast enough to rival a nation. Because of his overwhelming influence, his mansion is likely guarded by numerous elite warriors. Combined with the forces of the Assassin’s Guild, it forms an incredibly formidable power. You mustn’t act recklessly. Scout the area carefully before making your move."
At the mention of the Elf Clan, Ah Dai couldn’t help but recall the over dozen Elves who had taken their own lives to escape humiliation. A surge of old and new hatred swept over him as he snarled, "I will kill this so-called Grand Duke and make him a burial sacrifice for the Assassin’s Guild. You wait here while I go in and scout the area. Don’t worry, I won’t take action today. Once everything is clear, tomorrow will be the day the Assassin’s Guild meets its end." Saying this, he ensured no one nearby was paying attention, stripped off his civilian clothing to reveal the black Giant Spirit Snake Armor beneath, and floated upward, landing atop the tall wall ahead.
Mie Feng’s pale, elegant face twisted slightly as she lightly shook her head and moved to wait in a shadowy corner nearby.
While Ah Dai and Mie Feng appeared outside the Grand Duke’s mansion, not far away, several figures whispered among themselves, their gazes fixed on the spot where Ah Dai had just disappeared.
A deep, robust voice emerged from one of the towering figures. "Teacher, that’s Ah Dai. It’s really him. You were right—he actually came here. Should we call out to him?"
"No, don’t call him now. Let him go. Since Junior Brother Owen’s vengeance must be exacted, Ah Dai is the most suitable person to accomplish this. I believe this is also what Junior Brother Owen would want to see most. Judging by Ah Dai’s movement technique earlier, he has perfectly inherited our master’s teachings. His skills now surpass even mine, so he should be fine. All we need to do is find the right opportunity to assist him if he encounters danger." The elderly voice spoke calmly. The clouds that had been blanketing the sky suddenly parted slightly, allowing a sliver of moonlight to illuminate the figures. Their faces became visible—it was none other than Yan Shi, Zhuo Yun, as well as Xi Wen and Liao Wen. They had been waiting there for a full four months just for Ah Dai to show up. After Xi Wen and the others departed the mountain with the Yan Shi brothers, Xi Wen had made the decision to head straight for the Empire of Sunset City’s capital, Sunset City. When Yan Shi questioned him about his intentions, Xi Wen enigmatically withheld his reasons. It wasn’t until they arrived that he revealed the truth. Back when Xi Wen and the other second-generation disciples learned that their Junior Brother Owen had perished at the hands of the Assassin’s Guild, they were enraged. However, due to the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang’s orders and a shared desire for Ah Dai to personally avenge Owen, they chose not to act. Furthermore, since the Tian Gang Sword Sect was the national sect of the Empire of Huasheng, their involvement against an institution in the Empire of Sunset City could potentially spark a war between the two nations. In the Empire of Huasheng, the Tian Gang Sword Sect held an exalted status. Over the years, the two nations had been adversaries, and their mutual understanding ran deep. Leveraging the Sword Sect’s influence in the Empire of Huasheng, Xi Wen and the other second-generation disciples successfully pushed for the deployment of high-level spies into the Empire of Sunset City. After years of investigation, the whereabouts of the Assassin’s Guild headquarters were finally uncovered. Despite this, the Sword Sect refrained from acting recklessly, choosing instead to keep the information concealed while waiting for the opportune moment. Upon entering the Empire of Sunset City this time, they caught wind of the Grim Reaper’s appearance. The Yan Shi brothers immediately deduced that this Reaper must be none other than Ah Dai’s moniker. After some searching, Xi Wen discovered that Ah Dai could precisely locate one Assassin’s Guild site after another. Though he wasn’t sure how Ah Dai managed it, he deduced that Ah Dai must have a reliable source of information. Thus, they chose to make camp near the Assassin’s Guild Headquarters in Sunset City. Here, they remained, knowing that no matter what, Ah Dai would inevitably arrive to seek vengeance. By staying they chose a ’wait-it-out’ strategy. For four months, they endured; the Yan Shi brothers had long grown impatient. Even Xi Wen began to waver in his convictions, but their long-awaited moment had finally come.
Yan Li muttered, "Teacher Xi Wen, look, isn’t that female thief the one who came with Ah Dai? We told you about her before—she tried to assassinate Ah Dai numerous times. Who would’ve thought they’d be together now? I don’t get it."
Yan Shi smiled faintly, "It’s simple. In this land, the Thieves’ Guild has the most up-to-date intel. Although I don’t know how Ah Dai tracked down this thief, they must have struck some kind of deal. Considering how Ah Dai managed to locate each Assassin’s Guild safe house with such accuracy, it’s obvious she was leading the way. It seems our Ah Dai brother has grown clever over time. Judging by his strength, which appears to have improved significantly during this period, all we need to do now is prepare to cover him once the Grand Duke’s mansion descends into chaos."
