Many children, many blessings; a stunningly beautiful wife is given to you right from the start.

Dingbei Prefecture, at the corner of a corridor.

A guard yawned and rubbed his sleepy eyes.

He was completely unaware that a dark, ghostly figure had silently approached him from behind.

The sharp blade slowly rose, aimed at the guard's unsuspecting neck.

A hint of mockery flashed in the assassin's eyes.

however,

Just as he was about to swing his knife.

A hand suddenly appeared from behind him and gently rested on his chin.

The other hand.

Then they pressed down on the back of his head.

Is someone behind me?

When?!

The assassin's idea had barely formed in his mind.

"Click."

A crisp cracking sound shattered all his thoughts.

His head was tilted to one side at an odd angle, his eyes filled with horror and bewilderment.

He never understood until his death how he, a stealthy hunter, had become the prey ambushed by others.

"Thump."

The body slumped down.

Only then did the yawning guard suddenly snap around and turn around.

What he saw was Lin Mo's loosened hand and the black-clad man lying on the ground, his eyes wide open in death.

The guard's legs buckled and he almost knelt down.

"Master! Sir!"

Lin Mo raised a finger and made a "shh" gesture.

"Don't make a sound."

Lin Mo's voice was very soft.

"Go and wake up the brothers and have them guard all the courtyard gates, especially the ladies' courtyards. If there is any unusual activity, they should give a signal."

"Yes! Yes, sir!"

The guards reacted instantly.

There's an assassin here!

He dared not ask any more questions and hurried toward the guards' quarters.

Lin Mo's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot once again.

Hunting.

just began.

He was like a ghost, moving around the mansion.

Reaching the sixth level of Body Tempering has elevated his perception to a terrifying level.

The wind rustles the grass, insects chirp, and leaves fall.

Even the assassin's deliberately suppressed breathing and heartbeat from a hundred meters away were clearly reflected in Lin Mo's mind.

Outside the east wing, two men in black were working together to pry open the window; that was Su Qingyue's Nongyue Pavilion.

One of them had just inserted a thin blade into the window crack and was about to exert force.

A shadow appeared between the two of them without warning.

Before the two could even react, Lin Mo had already used both hands to precisely slit their throats.

"Swoosh! Swoosh!"

Before the blood could even splatter, the two bodies froze in place, with only a thin line of blood faintly visible between their throats.

Lin Mo touched the ground with his toes.

The figure disappeared again.

On another rooftop, a man in black was kneeling, holding up a small crossbow.

The arrow flashed with an eerie green light, its target none other than the Qiqiao Pavilion where Gu Meng'er was located.

Seemingly sensing something, the man in black froze and turned around abruptly.

But all he saw was a hand that was rapidly enlarging.

The hand gripped his throat, and a terrifying force surged through him. He couldn't even utter a sound before his neck bones were crushed inch by inch.

On the panoramic view, the red dots representing the enemy are disappearing one by one at an alarming rate.

……

On another rooftop in Dingbei Prefecture, Gui Qi's figure suddenly stopped.

He concealed himself in darkness.

His expression suddenly turned serious.

Not right.

Something's really wrong.

According to the plan, by this time, the first scream should have rang out in Dingbei Prefecture, creating chaos.

But now, there is a deathly silence.

The twelve brothers sent out disappeared without a trace, like pebbles thrown into the sea, without even a ripple.

The guards in the manor did not panic; instead, they became more alert.

The previously loose patrol routes have now become orderly, subtly protecting several key courtyards from any leaks.

Years of hunting instincts made him sense an ominous atmosphere.

Just like...

A pack of wolves, preparing to hunt sheep, instead plunged headfirst into the gaping maw of a giant beast.

Just then.

A faint chill suddenly rose from behind him.

murderous look!

Gui Qi's hair stood on end instantly.

Without time to think, relying entirely on his honed instincts, Gui Qi lunged forward!

Almost the instant he left his spot, a pair of slender hands suddenly tightened around the spot where he had been standing!

Gui Qi was terrified!

If it had been half a second later, his neck would probably have been twisted into a pretzel!

He rolled over to steady himself and then turned around sharply.

In the shadows, a tall, handsome young man was quietly watching him with a look of surprise that he thought, "You actually dodged it."

Ghost Seven's heart pounded wildly.

How is that possible?!

With my strength, how could anyone possibly appear behind me silently?

and.

They're so close!

These thoughts flashed through his mind in a flash, and suddenly, a murderous intent surged in Gui Qi's eyes, and he no longer hesitated.

Get started first!

A dark green dagger coated with deadly poison slid into his palm, and Gui Qi transformed into a blurry afterimage, lunging straight for his opponent's throat!

This thrust, imbued with all his energy and spirit, was as fast as lightning!

Wow, that was fast.

The thought flashed through Lin Mo's mind, but his body reacted even faster than his thoughts.

He pushed off with his toes, shifting to the side, and the deadly venomous blade grazed his neck, leaving a cool sensation.

He dodged it!?

Gui Qi was shocked.

But they hadn't had time to change their tactics yet.

A fist was rapidly enlarging in his pupils.

It was a simple straight punch, yet it carried a force that seemed capable of shattering everything!

It was too late to dodge, so Gui Qi could only hastily cross his arms to protect his chest.

"Bang--!"

A deafening roar, like a muffled thunderclap.

Gui Qi felt as if his arms had been hit head-on by a charging rhinoceros.

"Snap!"

The bones groaned under the strain, and excruciating pain instantly spread throughout the body.

"puff!"

A mouthful of scalding blood gushed uncontrollably from Gui Qi's mouth.

He fell to the ground, his heart no longer filled with turbulent waves, but with the devastation of the world.

Warrior! ?

Gui Qi stared at the boy in front of him in disbelief, his eyes filled with the horror of seeing a ghost.

Lin.

There are martial artists here?!

How is that possible!

In the Great Xia Dynasty, martial artists are extremely secretive, truly transcending the mortal realm. Only a handful of ancient sects possess the true methods of cultivation.

And Gui Qi is one of the most outstanding assassins of the "Ghost Gate" generation.

But from this one encounter alone, he knew clearly that his opponent's strength was far superior to his own.

There are only a handful of martial artists in the entire Great Xia Dynasty who are stronger than him. Even if he has never fought against them, he has heard of their names.

But this excessively young face in front of me is definitely not included!

Lin Mo was also a little surprised.

He looked at Gui Qi, who had a horrified expression, and his eyes became serious.

I used almost all my strength in that punch just now. I thought I could kill the other person directly, but I didn't expect that he only coughed up blood and was still able to hold on.

There's something there.

Lin Mo subconsciously opened the panoramic view to check the other party's information.

[Name]: Ghost Seven

[Realm]: Fifth level of body tempering stage

[Identity]: Assassin of the "Ghost Gate" in the capital city

[Status]: Extremely vigilant, brimming with murderous intent, worldview under attack.

Fivefold?

Lin Mo was stunned.

He searched through his predecessor's memories and found that this world was just an ordinary ancient world, where even martial arts masters were extremely rare.

When did a "martial artist" with the same level of martial arts as him suddenly appear?

Lin Mo felt as if he had discovered a new continent.

However, facing a formidable foe, Gui Qi dared not hesitate for a moment. Taking advantage of Lin Mo's momentary daze, he suddenly pulled out a black porcelain bottle from his pocket and smashed it hard on the ground!