Chapter 609: Chapter 201: Assassination Within Shadow Owl

In the carriage, only the sound of the horse’s hooves could be heard, yet Li Xin still couldn’t remember. This feeling was quite abnormal. Obviously, the matter was important, as if it had been clear just a moment ago, but it was now gone in an instant. After thinking for a long time without recollecting anything, he had to give up.

Inside the tranquil Canon Law School, Bai Peng and others had just finished training and were chatting and laughing. Lu Shuai was also there, and upon learning that Lu Shuai finally managed to arrange the gathering, Bai Peng was thrilled.

"You, me, and Brother Li, the location will be prepared by Feili. At that time, Patir will also be invited, and it’s possible that Hong Ban might tag along as well." Lu Shuai said.

"No worries, he’s Patir’s shadow, goes everywhere with him." Bai Peng laughed, "Brother Li, here, this is really rare today, you two busy people actually managed to gather together."

"Brother Li, just speaking of it, Feili is inviting for a gathering on Saturday, Patir also wants to meet you, perfect for a table." Lu Shuai said, as Patir had helped him before, he needed to return the favor.

Saturday? Li Xin thought he probably had nothing scheduled, "Currently nothing planned, but recently Shadow Owl’s cases have been numerous, might be summoned by the captain."

"If there’s a task, go for it. If not, let’s all gather together." Lu Shuai laughed, "The days of Divine Revelation haven’t been too good either, it’s said two trainees from the Knightly Path have died."

"This case, do you know these two?" Li Xin asked.

"What’s happening?" Bai Peng was stunned, "Two from Divine Revelation died?"

"Yes, both fell and were then killed, Night Patrol went to investigate but Divine Revelation won’t cooperate, nor allow reports, now it’s stuck here." Li Xin said.

"Just in time, Feili and Patir might know, let’s ask them then." Lu Shuai said.

"Alright, what have you been up to lately?"

"Things in the North District are many, previously overlooked, now slowly dealing with them."

Although carrying the name of a member, Lu Shuai had only gone once, back when earning the status. The Lower House members couldn’t decide major matters but had broad oversight on minor issues, with large supervisory powers; people from City Hall were very respectful. There were many tricky cases, quite a few just set aside, naturally, no one cared once Lu Shuai wanted to take them over, some even gladly left them.

"Planning to walk this path?" Bai Peng asked, "Seems like not a very good choice."

Lu Shuai nodded, knowing even doing much in the Lower House couldn’t compare to recognition from the Upper House, even a word from above could erase all achievements below, but these weren’t important, the pursuit was different now.

"How about getting you a Secret Treasure?" Bai Peng said, seeing Lu Shuai so determined.

Lu Shuai and Li Xin were both walking the path of the Law Enforcer, needless to say Li Xin had the Divine Relic from the Secret Castle. Bai Peng didn’t dare to wildly guess the opportunities within it, but Lu Shuai had no Divine Relic, unable to effectively absorb the Wish Power feedback, and amongst universal paths, the Law Enforcer was inherently slowest in feedback effectiveness.

The Original Embryo was as precious as the Divine Relic, but Bai Peng didn’t have that capability.

Lu Shuai was about to refuse, when Li Xin suddenly asked, "Can you get it?"

Bai Peng nodded, "Though difficult, just give me some time, it’s surely purchasable. Brother Li, are you interested?"

He thought this level of item would surely not draw Li Xin’s attention, considering the Divine Relic from Secret Castle and the strength now shown, Li Xin’s possession of the Divine items was certainly extraordinary, and having more is not necessarily better.

"Yes, very interested, want to research it." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Bai Peng was stunned, researching this, an unusual thought, "One is achievable, two seem quite troublesome, these Secret Treasure vendors are quite peculiar, buyers must meet their conditions for a sale; and they only sell one at a time."

"Give it to Brother Li first, I’m not in a rush." Lu Shuai said, "After Brother Li’s research is complete, then pass it to me."

"Conditions? Isn’t money enough?" Li Xin asked, recalling Hedan’s Little Red Roll, heard it was approached by Secret Treasure vendors at the Black Market.

"No, Secret Treasure vendors appear in the Black Market, randomly searching for targets, usually looking to sell to those awakened with good talents. If the counterpart isn’t well off financially, they can allow credit purchases, or exchange with other conditions." Bai Peng said, "Typically, they’ll find some fitting their criteria to roam Copper Market, sooner or later, meeting one."

"President, sort one out for me, I have significant use." Li Xin said, "After using, pass it to Old Lu."

Bai Peng smiled, "Alright, leave it to me. What shall we have for lunch? Rarely do you two gather, let’s get something good."

Thinking about Saturday, gathering with his dream girl, completing his dream made Bai Peng happy beyond measure, wanting to share this joy with his brothers.

Just at this moment, a Black Rose trainee rushed in, "President, someone outside claiming to be from Shadow Owl has an urgent matter for Li Xin."

Li Xin stood up, "Take me there, you two continue eating, I’m off to work."

At the door, seeing Lu Shuimo pacing nervously, looking at his expression, Li Xin had a sinking feeling.

"Li Yinxiao, there’s a major issue, the captain is dead." Lu Shuimo gritted his teeth, a ferocious expression like wanting to take a bite.

"What?"

Li Xin was also stunned, he had parted ways with Jiang Wu just recently, how could this happen.

"Where?" Li Xin still found it hard to believe.

"Right at our base, the assassin somehow infiltrated."

"Go!"

The two sprinted towards Shadow Owl, Lu Shuimo followed behind Li Xin, "Meng Po went upstairs to find the captain and discovered it."

"Did she notice anything unusual?" Li Xin asked, as Meng Po had always stayed downstairs.

"Meng Po said she felt nothing, precisely requires you to check." Lu Shuimo said, knowing the captain’s strength well, even though usually easygoing, transferred from Knightly Path, close combat skills were astonishing, and the Knight Path inherently resisted many spells, getting killed silently in Shadow Owl was simply unbelievable.

The two ceased talking, accelerating back towards Shadow Owl, which appeared calm, but Shadow Owl’s team had all returned.

"Li Yinxiao, you’re back, the captain...on the second floor, I’ve sealed the scene." Meng Po said, the wrinkles on her face more pronounced, like she aged a dozen years in an instant.

"Follow me, everyone else seal the perimeter, keep watch, the assassin might be lurking, don’t let outsiders in." Li Xin said solemnly.

Right now the highest level in Shadow Owl was Li Xin, even though his time there was short, the work he accomplished and abilities displayed earned him immense trust from everyone; he became the backbone.

Heading upstairs, Drunkard, Rusty Bell, and Old Tuo - all members of Copper Owl were present, seeing Li Xin arrive, they made way.

Jiang Wu sat quietly, his head only half remaining, seemingly exploded from within, blood and brains splattered everywhere, chest hollowed out, the scene was extremely gruesome.