Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

After Qin Quan left Tianlu Mountain.

Instead of going to Qingcheng Group, they drove to Jincheng University.

He found Qin Ling and asked her directly:

"Has Fengyulou made any new moves lately?"

"According to the rules, if you fail, they will send a stronger assassin to kill you."

Qin Ling's expression was serious. "But, Lord Jue is dead, and you've framed the Jincheng Martial Alliance. The higher-ups at Fengyu Tower are furious, and the Tower Master will personally lead two protectors to Jincheng tomorrow morning."

"Even the original poster has joined in?"

Qin Quan was taken aback, then a wicked smirk appeared on his lips, his eyes filled with malice.

"If I kill the Lord of the Wind and Rain Pavilion, will no one assassinate me anymore?"

"That's true in theory, but our host's strength is unfathomable, so you might not be able to gain the upper hand."

Qin Ling glanced at him indifferently, a hint of worry hidden in her eyes.

In her view, Qin Quan's chances of winning a war against the Lord of Wind and Rain are slim.

"That's not necessarily true."

Qin Quan smiled smugly. Ever since he and Qin Ling joined forces to kill Lord Jue, their relationship had progressed by leaps and bounds.

Qin Ling was always puzzled as to why Qin Quan did not hold a grudge against her for trying to assassinate him, but instead protected her in every way. She also had a strange feeling that the two of them had known each other for a long time and had a deep friendship.

"I'm going to ask you something, and you must answer truthfully."

Qin Quan's tone suddenly became serious.

"Okay, but I also have something to ask you."

Qin Ling was not to be outdone.

"make a deal."

The two strolled along the tree-lined path, the handsome young man and beautiful young woman walking side by side, attracting the attention of passing students who exclaimed in amazement.

"My God! Qin, the campus belle, is dating this handsome guy again!"

"Are they really dating? They look so good together!"

The school forum and class group chat exploded instantly, but Qin Quan and Qin Ling had no time to pay attention, only focused on the conversation in front of them.

Why are you so good to me?

Qin Ling stopped and looked at him with utmost seriousness.

"Do you want to be my girlfriend, or... have we known each other for a long time?"

Qin Quan's heart softened, his face became kind, and he said softly:

"I'm good to you because I'm your brother, your biological brother from the same parents. You can't remember anything before you were eight years old because that year, our house was burned down, and your grandparents, parents, and everyone else perished in the fire."

"I was rescued by my master and taken to Ziyun Mountain to cultivate for eight years. I always thought you were gone too. I never expected to meet you here."

He had to tell the truth.

He was afraid that the girl would fall in love, which would make things even more difficult to handle.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ling was struck dumb, her body stiffening on the spot, her eyes glazed over.

She has never had any family members in her memory. Is this brother who suddenly appeared real or fake?

But then she thought about it again. Her name was Qin Ling and his name was Qin Quan. Such a perfect match made it impossible for her not to believe it.

"Your memories before the age of eight were sealed away, so it's normal that you don't remember me."

Qin Quan reached out and gently ruffled her hair, his tone extremely serious.

"Don't worry, one day I will break your seal, take you away from the Wind and Rain Tower, and never be an assassin again."

"Now, I'm asking you."

Qin Quan then changed the subject and returned to the main topic.

Do you know which of the major powers in Golden Valley treat as honored guests?

"have no idea."

Qin Ling subconsciously shook her head, "I have never been to Flowing Gold Valley, nor have I ever been abroad. I grew up in Jincheng."

"Oh? So how did you join the Wind and Rain Pavilion?"

Qin Quan was greatly surprised.

For the past ten years, Qin Ling has been studying in Jincheng. Apart from going to the province on missions, she has never stepped out of the country.

"My master is an assassin from the Wind and Rain Pavilion. By following her, I naturally became one of them."

Qin Ling said slowly, "We have been carrying out missions within the country and have never stepped outside the country."

"What is your master's level of cultivation?"

"Ace Assassin, equivalent to the peak of the ninth rank."

That's strange.

Qin Quan frowned, his doubts deepening.

He originally thought that Qin Ling's memories were sealed by her master, but a ninth-rank peak martial artist simply did not have the ability to seal someone else's memories.

Clearly, someone else sealed the memories.

"Don't reveal our sibling relationship until I find the real culprit."

Qin Quan gave solemn instructions.

"Yes, I know."

Qin Ling nodded emphatically, her eyes already mostly convinced. A deep sadness welled up on her face, and she said in a choked voice:

"Where are my parents' graves? And where was the fire scene? I want to go see them."

Qin Quan felt a pang of pain in his heart, and his voice was extremely solemn.

"My parents and grandparents perished in the fire, their remains never found. We were rescued back then, but no one built them a grave or a tombstone, not even a cenotaph."

These words pierced Qin Ling's heart like a sharp blade. She trembled all over, and an unprecedented grief swept over her, causing tears to roll down her cheeks uncontrollably.

She, who had always been cold and emotionless, could no longer hold back her grief and threw herself into Qin Quan's arms, crying her heart out.

Qin Quan gently embraced her, patted her back, and softly comforted her:

"Our old house was bought by Jiang Yao. The rental apartment I'm living in now is on the site of our old house. But times have changed, things are different now, and there's nothing to see. You just need to focus on your studies. I'll handle the revenge and finding out the truth."

……

At eight o'clock in the evening, the rented room was warm and cozy.

Qin Quan and Jiang Yao were enjoying a hot pot meal, the fragrant steam filling the entire room.

Suddenly, a sharp gust of wind burst through the window, its howling sound extremely piercing.

Qin Quan reacted quickly, flipping his wrist to catch the incoming object firmly in his palm. When he unfolded it, he found it was a crumpled little piece of paper with only one cold line of words on it.

"Come to Yunding Villa at midnight tonight, or I will wipe out the entire Lin family."

brush!

Qin Quan's face darkened instantly, and the warmth around him was replaced by a chilling killing intent. A terrifying killing aura erupted, sweeping through the entire rented room, causing even the broth in the hot pot to ripple.

Jiang Yao, who was picking up duck blood, froze, almost dropping her chopsticks, and looked at Qin Quan in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

See for yourself.

Qin Quan threw the note on the table, his voice as cold as ice.

Jiang Yao picked up the note, glanced at it, and her face instantly darkened.

"Which fool dares to threaten you with the Lin family?"

"Whoever it is, I'll make sure they don't leave here alive tonight!"

Qin Quan clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white. His good mood was completely shattered, and he lost all interest in eating hot pot.

Midnight.

All sounds are silent.

The Yunding Villa area was dimly lit, with swaying tree shadows and a night breeze, giving it an eerie and sinister feel.

A hunched figure silently drifted to the front of villa number 68 under the cover of night.

He was as thin as a bamboo pole, as if a gust of wind could blow him over. The green snake cane in his hand was three meters long. His white goatee was tied into a bun, and his clothes were tattered and slovenly.

His eyes were sinister.

A faint, ethereal poisonous mist swirled around him.

"The Lin family, how dare you! You actually dared to kill my sister, Qiu Qianren! Today, I will make your entire family pay the price!"

Qiu Qianren's eyes were piercing, his voice hoarse and harsh. He raised his green snake cane, and the snake's mouth on the cane suddenly opened, spewing out a cloud of green poisonous mist. The moment it hit the ground, it transformed into a dense swarm of mosquitoes and flies, buzzing and silently burrowing into the villa.