Chapter 270: [221] Murder, no matter how many people (ask for monthly tickets, recommendations, and support)_1
 

“The Simon Association has already deduced the whereabouts of Sword Dominator…” Number [055] said mysteriously.

Instantly, it caught the attention of many people.

“Sword Dominator?”

“Who’s Sword Dominator? Why does that name sound so familiar?”

“Damn, it’s that guy? They really found him?”

Some really had no clue and were completely in the dark about the situation, hastily asking, “Could some kind soul enlighten me?”

“It’s the guy who, not too long ago on Mist Mountain, single-handedly turned the tables on thirty-two pursuers with his flawless sword technique. It’s just that up to now, no one has actually seen what he looks like, because everyone who has is already dead,” Number [055] continued in that mysterious tone,

“Is this guy too vicious or what?” someone quietly said.

“Vicious?” Number [055] sneered, “Wait until you’re being chased by thirty-two Transcendents, and then you better pray you don’t wet your pants from fear. Morality aside, just speaking of that incident, the way Sword Dominator acted was truly satisfying some deep grudges!”

“What does the Simon Association want with him? Did he kill some of their people too?” someone asked.

Number [055] just chuckled with a hehehe.

Suddenly, someone said in a chilly tone, “What else could it be for? A common man is not guilty, but he is guilty for the treasure he carries. Everyone knows what kind of folk the Simon Association deals with.”

Upon hearing this, Number [055] looked over and immediately said politely, “Who do I owe the pleasure? It turns out to be Brother 33. Weren’t your people on Mist Mountain at that time too? How did it go, have you made contact with Sword Dominator?”

Number [033] said indifferently, “Who said my people were on Mist Mountain? By the time I got there, the person in question had already left. It’s a pity that I didn’t get to meet that master.”

Everyone was still waiting for the conversation between Number [055] and [033], but who knew the two suddenly started a private chat.

:”Brother 33, have you heard about Sword Dominator’s whereabouts?”

:”I haven’t been paying attention, and you know about it?”

:”Just taking it as a story to listen to for fun. Those drudges from Simon Association chasing after him is just asking for death. But seriously, are you really not interested?”

[033]: “What are you trying to say?”

[055] smiled, “The inheritance of the Lord of Lotus Island.”

[033] was silent.

[055] said softly, “If the Simon Association chases after him, Sword Dominator certainly won’t know. It’s a favor, trading a favor, making a friend; isn’t that what it’s all about?”

[033]: “Then why don’t you do it?”

[055] smiled, “I’m not in Central State and thus powerless despite my wishes. But Brother, it’s different for you. By passing this method to you, I’m also fostering connections, am I not?”

[033], however, was not at all appreciative, “Are you trying to use this opportunity to probe my real identity? How uninteresting.”

“Brother, you’ve really misunderstood me.”

Before [055] could finish, [033] logged off.

[055] sighed.

After returning to Dark Sea, [033] had indeed logged off in annoyance, but unexpectedly to [055], a user numbered [404] approached him.

[Friend, how did the Simon Association find Sword Dominator? Was it with Transcendence?]

[055] paused for a moment, then said with a smile, “Everyone else is focused on Sword Dominator’s whereabouts, but you’re interesting, concerned with these minor details. But brother, not many people know this information, you have to give me some consideration.”

After he spoke, he saw the other person staring at him for a while, then slowly sinking down.

“Crap!”

[055] cursed under his breath and quickly said, “Friend, let’s talk this out. First time meeting, how about I give you the information for free?”

The figure of [404] began to rise slowly again.

[055], cursing the slyness secretly, built a private chat channel with a smile and said, “The President of Simon Association recently obtained a treasure. Whether it’s a Cursed Object or a Sealing Object, that’s unclear, but he used this treasure to locate Sword Dominator… So brother, do you have a grudge against Simon Association?”

“First time hearing this. They sound quite formidable,” Number [404] innocently said.

“Formidable?” Number [055] was taken aback, then laughed heartily, as if realizing that Number [404], the newbie, was naively inexperienced, a bit melancholic, “They’re formidable only to a certain extent. They’re holed up in a small hill doing sneaky things that can’t see the light of day. But their president does have some ability…”

“Thank you,” Number [404] said earnestly.

Number [055] couldn’t help but chuckle softly, “No need to thank me. Good luck to you.”

After speaking, Number [055] simply exited the private chat room. He wasn’t particularly interested in this newbie, Number [404].

A moment passed.

Number [404] also logged off gradually.

…

Within the back mountain of the Jiang family.

Pei Jinye was fondling the Autumn Frost Sword from the Gu Family in his hand.

The approach of the Simon Association gave him an ominous feeling.

He had quite a few identities here in Da Peng City, and for now, they were only looking for his whereabouts, not yet uncovering more of his secrets…

But just in case.

“I need to find a way to kill them,” he said.

Pei Jinye gave a whistle.

Soon, a dark shadow swiftly crossed past the woods outside the window, almost in the blink of an eye, coming into the light, where a bluebird landed gracefully before Pei Jinye.

Bowing its head, it accepted Pei Jinye’s caress.

Not long after, once Pei Jinye whispered a few words, the bluebird’s figure flew out quickly.

In nearly a minute or two, the woods of the Jiang family’s back mountain soon fluttered with a flock of birds, flying towards various parts of Da Peng City, silent and hidden, completely unnoticed.

Inside the room.

“Big Dream for Thousands of Autumns” was running rapidly.

In an instant, two days flashed by.

[Free Attribute Points +20]

After distribution,

Pei Jinye pulled up the attribute panel.

——

[Vitality Value]: 55.3 (Extraordinary Second Rank 35);

[Stamina]: 57 (Extraordinary Second Rank 35);

[Psychic Power]: 58 (Extraordinary Second Rank 30);

“I’m invincible at the Second Rank. Unfortunately, I’m still far from the Third Rank.”

Pei Jinye hadn’t forgotten the predatorily watchful Teacher Chang.

This old thief was evenly matched with the Third Rank Strongman, Chu Tianye. If he went to confront him now, he would be simply seeking death.

As evening approached.

Pei Jinye was dining when a Bluebird circled the hanging beam not far away, landed, and chirped away, reporting today’s news.

Pei Jinye turned to the middle-aged butler beside him: “If there’s nothing else, you may all leave. I am about to begin my closed-door cultivation.”

The middle-aged butler hurriedly said: “About the Wu Family…”

“What about the Wu Family?” Pei Jinye looked over calmly.

The middle-aged butler hurriedly said: “They still wish for you to attend the banquet.”

Pei Jinye replied unhurriedly: “So, do you think I should go?”

“This…” The middle-aged butler hurriedly said: “I’ll follow your orders, sir.”

“Let the vice president go. Tell them that I’m in closed-door cultivation recently and cannot extricate myself, but I will visit them another day.”

Pei Jinye got up and left.

The middle-aged butler behind him hurriedly bowed and agreed.

…

…

…

On the border between Da Peng City and Storm City, within a vast tent, several figures stealthily gathered together.

“A traitor has emerged among us…” the President of the Simon Association said with an icy look at everyone present.

Amidst the restless hearts, he raised his hand to cut off the worthless pledges of loyalty and said coldly: “I, Tu Xin, have treated you all well. This time I have no reservations. Let’s capture the Sword Dominator together, and afterward, we’ll share the inheritance of Lotus Island. Once this is over, we’ll disband. I have grown tired of this world of martial arts.”

The crowd’s expressions were mixed.

“President…”

Tu Xin waved his hand: “We’re brothers. This is all I can do for you. Let’s part on good terms.”

Before anyone could react, he pulled out a map from his waist, spread it out before everyone, and said: “The outside world already knows that we’ve located the Sword Dominator; they might be shadowing us in secret. So, if you want to stay alive, we must stick together for now… According to the information I’ve tracked, our target is in Da Peng City. The exact location is vague, and we need to invest some effort in a detailed search…”

He looked up and continued: “For our last mission, I hope we can maintain some semblance of dignity amongst ourselves.”

Someone in the team was visibly moved: “President, I swear I have never betrayed you in my life. If anyone wants to harm you, they’ll have to step over my body first!”

Tu Xin looked at him, “I trust you.”

“President, me too!”

“Me as well! If anyone wants to go after the President, they’ll have to step over my corpse!”

The atmosphere was charged with emotion.

Tu Xin seemed deeply touched.

“President, what should we do now?”

“We have many people; let’s split into three groups…”

Following Tu Xin’s plan, the group divided into three and then immediately blended into the night to search for their target.

Meanwhile.

The night sky of Da Peng City was dotted with many patrolling birds.

…

At dawn.

Investigation Team’s Base.

To avoid letting anyone discover the connection between the Sword Dominator and the Jiang family, Pei Jinye had simply returned to his rental room the night before.

The room, untouched for a long while, had accumulated dust.

This morning, upon arriving at the base, Brother Bi and Zhou Ye took Pei Jinye first to the cafeteria.

“Sky God International has been turned over seventeen or eighteen times lately by our guys, visiting morning, noon, and evening,” Zhou Ye whispered. “Those bastards don’t even dare fart out loud, rest assured our investigations are fully procedural, they can’t find any faults.”

Pei Jinye was moved by their kindness.

To go this far was already meaningful enough.

As he was touched, Zhou Ye suddenly couldn’t help but ask in a low voice: “I heard someone took down one of the training grounds of Sky God International. Did you do it?”

Before Pei Jinye could respond, Brother Bi punched Zhou Ye’s head: “What are you blathering about? Don’t I know what kind of person Jinye is? This has nothing to do with him. Why ask such nonsense, just shut up and eat your food.”

Zhou Ye chuckled sheepishly: “We’re all family here, so I thought we could chat behind closed doors.”

Pei Jinye casually wiped the corner of his mouth: “As long as they can produce evidence, I’ll own up to it.”

Zhou Ye looked up at him.

But Brother Bi also said irritably: “Own up to what? Even if there’s evidence, it would be forged. Damn Sky God, to openly assassinate… Do you know how badly this incident has affected us? The authorities have already started inquiring, and it’d be a surprise if Sky God International isn’t skinned this time.”

Pei Jinye offered an inexperienced smile.

Just then, the communication devices of the three rang out.

Urgent mission, a severe and heinous incident occurred in Bu Yang District.

It’s suspected to be…

Evil sacrifice!