They thought they could finally catch their breath here, but who knew that those bloodthirsty zombies would start playing a cat-and-mouse game with them.
Instead of launching a large-scale attack, they surrounded them and only occasionally launched surprise attacks, capturing a few of their companions.
This outcome sent a chill down the spines of everyone in the Mercenary Guild.
I always felt that these bloodthirsty zombies treated them like domesticated prey, feeding on them only when they needed them, and locking them up here when they didn't.
This conclusion left them devastated.
They desperately wanted to break free, but they couldn't leave until the mission was complete. Everyone was being driven crazy; it was pure torture.
They had naturally discovered that these bloodthirsty corpses were becoming increasingly powerful, and the longer they delayed, the lower their chances of escaping would become.
"The item has been found, and we can leave at any time. Everyone has worked hard today. Now that there is no monster meat to relieve fatigue, we will take turns resting."
Ma Shixin glanced around at the pale-faced mercenaries and said in a deep voice, "Consolidate your strength and prepare for a desperate battle tomorrow. Charge out."
"yes."
Ma Shixin's calm and composed demeanor gave the mercenaries a sense of security, and their fear subsided. They gradually calmed down, obeyed orders, and took turns resting.
When they thought of monster meat, almost all the mercenaries simultaneously thought of Jun Feijue and his group.
I couldn't help but reminisce about the time I spent with them. I always felt that if those children were there, their lives would be much easier.
Although the other party was just a group of underage children.
That night, at Shili Pavilion, on the outskirts of Qingxuan Kingdom's capital.
Under the heavy darkness of night, a slender figure stood in the pavilion, her charming face beneath the cloak filled with impatience and irritability.
This person was none other than Zhou Yumei, a concubine of the Jun family.
"Why aren't they here yet?"
Looking at the deathly silence around her, Zhou Yumei gently clenched her fist in her sleeve.
She had run away secretly and came here today mainly to meet with the assassin and discuss the specifics of the assassination.
"But Madam Zhou."
Just then, a cold male voice suddenly rang out from behind.
"Oh my god!"
The sudden appearance startled Zhou Yumei, who turned pale and took several steps back, patting her chest. She tripped and almost fell.
The hood of the cloak was then lifted, revealing a charming face that still retained its allure.
"careful."
Seeing this, the assassin's eyes flickered slightly, and he stepped forward to support Zhou Yumei around the waist, "Madam, are you alright?"
"No...it's nothing, thank you."
The man had deep, dark eyes, and his deep voice seemed to possess a captivating charm, causing Zhou Yumei's heart to race and her face to flush like a peach blossom.
"It's good that you're alright."
Taking in Zhou Yumei's expression, the man's eyes darkened further. He waited until she was standing still before stopping and asking, "Who does Madam want me to kill?"
"Shen Zhengyun!"
Thinking of the Shen family, Zhou Yumei instantly calmed down, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes. "Shen Zhengyun, the matriarch of the Jun family, one of the four great families of the Qingxuan Royal Kingdom, do you dare to accept this mission?"
Zhou Yumei didn't hide who she was going to kill. The assassin alliance had a high reputation, and even if they didn't accept the mission, they would keep the buyer's secret.
"The mistress of the Jun family, no wonder the reward is so high."
Upon hearing this, the man pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will accept it. However, the Jun family is heavily guarded, and we will need to wait for an opportunity, which is a bit troublesome."
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