King of Assassins-Chapter 893 - 637: Overbearing and Arrogant

"Yuan Tiejiang reported to headquarters, suspecting you of hiding a Divine Crystal."

Yuan Ping asked Yuan Youyuan, "Did you really hide a Divine Crystal?"

Yuan Ping looked at Yuan Youyuan nervously. If this was true, her exceptionally talented niece would be completely ruined.

Hiding a Divine Crystal is a serious crime. No one can bear this responsibility. Nor do they dare to.

The Holy Hall Headquarters is rather lenient in supervising the Outer Star Domain Sanctuaries, usually appointing local strong individuals as Warrior Chiefs.

The headquarters rarely interferes in the specific management affairs of the Sanctuaries.

However, orders issued by the headquarters must be executed. Especially regarding the Divine Crystal, which is the most valued resource by the headquarters. It is absolutely forbidden for any Sanctuaries to privately keep them.

Privately killing Evil Gods happens, of course. If it can be done without being noticed, hiding a Divine Crystal may also be feasible.

The headquarters certainly cannot monitor all actions of every Sanctuary. However, Evil Gods almost always survive on their followers, and wherever there is an Evil God, there are bound to be many people.

Killing an Evil God will inevitably cause intense Source Power fluctuations. It's like an earthquake; even a low-energy level earthquake will be detected.

The action of killing Evil Gods is almost impossible to conceal from the local Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary surely has multiple factions. Whoever hides a Divine Crystal will bear an incredibly high risk.

Divine Crystals are such things, one or two actually offer limited benefits. Few would risk their life for a single Divine Crystal.

Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan have been killing Evil Gods consecutively in Giant Kun City; each death of an Evil God can be monitored by the intense Source Power fluctuations detected within the Sanctuary.

These monitoring Magical Artifacts will retain data and transmit it to the main hall through the Celestial Net and Cyberspace channels.

Yuan Ping knows the seriousness of the matter well and must ask clearly before the Investigator arrives.

If Yuan Youyuan and Gao Xuan really hid a Divine Crystal, there's no way around it; they can only be detained and await processing.

Had this question been asked yesterday, Yuan Youyuan would definitely feel guilty.

Today, the situation is completely different. First, Gao Xuan helped her fully refine the Divine Crystal, forcefully upgrading the Profound Yin Soul Slaying Whip to Fifth Grade.

The benefits of the Divine Crystal have been reaped, and it's too late to spit them out now.

On the other hand, Gao Xuan also told her that reaching this point and then regretting or hesitating would only make them die faster.

No other path exists but to stand firm till the end. Gao Xuan assured with a pat on his chest that if there really is a problem, he'll handle it.

Seeing Gao Xuan's skill in refining the Divine Crystal, Yuan Youyuan gained more confidence in him.

She was born into a Noble Family and knows how hard it is to upgrade a Magical Artifact. Especially for Sixth Grade and above artifacts, Gao Xuan was able to upgrade the artifact grade with just one Divine Crystal, which is simply extraordinary.

It's like giving someone trained the ability to fly a plane and even fix some simple problems.

Gao Xuan, with a household screwdriver set, upgraded a J-8 to a J-20.

The more knowledgeable one is, the more they realize how impressive Gao Xuan's skills are.

Yuan Youyuan thought she already understood Gao Xuan well, but after this matter, Gao Xuan suddenly seemed unfathomable to her.

She had a feeling that this man's background is definitely not simple.

A man from the lower ranks, no matter how exceptionally talented, couldn't possibly master this knowledge and ability.

However, she also knew that she was now on Gao Xuan's pirate ship. Even if she wanted to jump ship, she'd be the one to die first.

Staying on board, there might be a chance to weather the storm.

Moreover, with Gao Xuan's abilities being so exceptional, as long as they survive this time, their future is limitless.

Yuan Youyuan said innocently, "Aunt, what's up with Yuan Tiejiang? We just killed a few Evil Gods, and he can't stand it."

Seeing Yuan Youyuan so confident, Yuan Ping breathed a sigh of relief and thought for a moment before saying, "Yuan Tiejiang's character is bad, but he's decent. Reporting the problem is his duty, and it's not aimed at you."

Yuan Ping said, "Involving Divine Crystals, headquarters will definitely send an Investigator over. You better be prepared."

She reminded again, "The Investigator will follow procedure. It's likely they will require you to swear in front of the Divine Emperor. There is no luck here."

Gao Xuan said seriously, "We have a clear conscience, not afraid of procedures. Just worried some people might intentionally make things difficult for us."

"With me here, no one dares to cause trouble."

Yuan Ping said, "Our Yuan Family isn't pushovers either. We won't let anyone bully us."

After leaving Yuan Ping's room, Yuan Youyuan's face darkened a bit.

Back in the room, Yuan Youyuan looked worried, "What should we do? If we run now, there's still time."

Before Gao Xuan could speak, Yuan Youyuan said, "Black Soul Star Realm, Primordial Sea Star Realm, Blood-colored Star Realm, the Sanctuaries in these Star Realms are very weak; we could hide in these places..."

At this moment, Yuan Youyuan completely regained her calm. Once they swear in front of the Divine Emperor, they'll get exposed immediately.

While the Investigator hasn't arrived, the farther they run, the better. Yuan Ping talking to them was actually reminding them as well.

Yuan Youyuan thought for a moment and added, "Since we're exposed, we might as well kill a few more Evil Gods. Once we reach the Outer Star Realm, we'll only have ourselves to rely on."

Gao Xuan said softly, "No need, no need."

Yuan Youyuan suddenly grabbed Gao Xuan by the collar fiercely, "What, you want to ditch me and run off alone? Impossible, you've dragged me onto your pirate ship; I'm sticking with you for life. To live or die, we'll do it together."

"Haha..."

Gao Xuan laughed, reaching out to hug Yuan Youyuan, "Don't worry, it'll be fine. We won't have any trouble, I assure you."

"I'm just bewitched by you."

Yuan Youyuan sighed deeply, a hint of dejection emerging on her young and radiant face. She quickly regained her spirit, saying, "We can't hold onto any illusions. In front of the Divine Emperor, all lies will be exposed. I'm willing to give up everything and run away with you, what are you reluctant to leave behind!"

She looked deeply at Gao Xuan, her bright eyes filled with seriousness and determination.

Yuan Youyuan has always been strong-willed and decisive. It's too late to regret now; running away is their only lifeline.

"I'm very moved."

Gao Xuan was genuinely a bit surprised by Yuan Youyuan's impeccable performance in the face of crisis; she did not complain, nor did she regret. Her thoughts were clear, and she knew clearly what to do next.

This was not only because of emotion but also an excellent quality.

Gao Xuan looked into Yuan Youyuan's bright, black eyes and said, "I have something to tell you, Cao Ye was killed by me."

"Ah!"

Yuan Youyuan looked at Gao Xuan with extreme shock; the incident with Cao Ye had caused quite a stir back then.

At that time, the Cao Family suspected that Gao Xuan had killed Cao Ye, and as a result, all trial warriors were forced to swear an oath before the Divine Emperor.

In the end, it was proven that Gao Xuan had nothing to do with Cao Ye's death, which dealt a heavy blow to the Cao Family.

Now that Gao Xuan said he killed Cao Ye, it implied that he lied in front of the Divine Emperor! Moreover, he hadn't been discovered...

Yuan Youyuan instinctively developed doubt; how could this be possible!

Holy Hall cultivators must practice with Divine Power Rune Seeds; once they swear before the Divine Emperor, they can't lie.

This isn't just a matter of simple belief but a subtle connection of the Divine Soul between the Holy Hall cultivator and the Divine Emperor.

The mechanism here is exceptionally complex. It's absolutely not something that can be deceived through self-deception or by using secret techniques or magical artifacts.

Gao Xuan knew Yuan Youyuan was skeptical, so he extended his left hand: "This hand armor is a modified Demon-Sundering Arm Blade."

Yuan Youyuan touched the Dark Gold Hand Armor. It looked beautiful, full of metallic texture, yet felt soft as genuine leather.

"Is this the Demon-Sundering Arm Blade?"

"Yes. If you're interested, I can modify one for you."

Gao Xuan said, "It's just that the cost is a bit high."

"My head's a bit muddled, let me have some peace."

Yuan Youyuan felt her mind was a bit overwhelmed. She held her head and thought for quite a while before looking up to ask, "Does this mean you can lie in front of the Divine Emperor?"

"That's right."

Gao Xuan smiled and said, "Without this ability, I wouldn't have taken the Divine Crystal."

Yuan Youyuan asked, "Then what about me?"

"I can lie for you too, no problem."

Gao Xuan reminded, "Try to lie as little as possible, one lie is enough."

"I understand."

Yuan Youyuan suddenly became excited, and she hugged Gao Xuan tightly: "Quick, there's about to be a flood, come and manage it..."

"You're so lecherous..."

Gao Xuan wanted to tease more, but Yuan Youyuan had already knocked him over.

Yuan Youyuan was very enthusiastic, even quite fierce.

Gao Xuan could understand Yuan Youyuan; such a turnaround at a breaking point was indeed extremely exhilarating.

This emotion needed a suitable channel for release.

The two rolled around in the room for a day, and they also devised some strategies.

Especially when it came to magical artifacts, the issues were easily exposed.

Fortunately, with the upgrade in magical artifact levels, outsiders could hardly detect any problems unless they actively used their power, allowing others to judge from the energy reactions.

The next day, Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan took the initiative to strike, hunting down Evil Gods everywhere.

With Evil Gods being continuously killed, the other Evil Gods in Giant Kun City became particularly cautious. Each of them became mysteriously elusive.

However, no matter how these Evil Gods hid, their divine power aura was like a flame in the night, impossible to conceal.

These Evil Gods were also of very low level, at most Seventh Grade, with some even being Eighth or Ninth Grade.

These Evil Gods existed not because they were powerful but because they were well hidden.

When facing these Evil Gods, Gao Xuan didn't even need to make a move. Just one shake of Yuan Youyuan's Profound Yin Soul Slaying Whip could turn these Evil Gods into ashes on the spot.

The Fifth Grade Profound Yin Soul Slaying Whip was truly unstoppable by these low-tier Evil Gods.

In just a few days, Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan had slain a total of thirteen Evil Gods and obtained eleven Divine Crystals.

Some Evil Gods were too weak to even condense a Divine Crystal.

All Divine Crystals were registered and stored in the Holy Hall's vault.

The calmness of Yuan Youyuan and Gao Xuan made Yuan Tiejiang slightly uneasy, as he felt he might have wrongly accused these two.

He wasn't afraid of Gao Xuan's revenge; he just felt he might have made a fuss out of nothing.

However, regarding the matter of the Divine Crystal, there was no room for error. He had no regrets.

On the fifth day, an investigator from headquarters and a Cloud Light Sanctuary envoy arrived.

Yuan Ping and Yuan Tiejiang greeted them, but upon seeing that the Holy Hall envoy was Cao Ming, Yuan Ping's face immediately changed.

Cao Ming was a skilled person from the Cao Family, and his presence as a representative from the Cloud Light Sanctuary accompanying the investigator was a very bad sign.

Everyone knew the Cao Family had grievances against Gao Xuan. With this opportunity to frame him, even if Gao Xuan was innocent, Cao Bin would find something to accuse him of.

The investigator from headquarters was a short-haired and capable-looking beauty, appearing to be in her early twenties, named Shui Yunling.

You could tell from her name that she was from the Shui Family.

The five great noble families – Jin, Mu, Shui, Huo, and Tu – could be said to be the five overlords of the Holy Hall. Those from these families were naturally of higher status than others.

This Shui Yunling seemed rather aloof, with a naturally condescending tone.

"Where are Yuan Youyuan and Black Tiger?" Shui Yunling asked.

"They went out on a mission,"

Yuan Ping carefully replied, "I'll have them return immediately."

Shui Yunling asked coldly, "These two are suspects; according to regulations, they should be detained on the spot. Yet you allowed them to roam freely?"

She gave Yuan Ping and Yuan Tiejiang a deep look: "Do you not understand the rules, or are you intentionally harboring them?"

Her words left Yuan Ping and Yuan Tiejiang somewhat embarrassed, and the atmosphere became a bit tense.

Yuan Ping hadn't expected the people from the main hall to be so arrogant, and inwardly she fretted, "This is trouble..."