"explain."
Qing Ning slightly raised her eyes, a dangerous aura flowing in them.
No one dared to doubt the truthfulness of her words.
Logically speaking, people who choose to become assassins must be tough, because only tough people can take someone's life without any psychological burden.
They can be ruthless to others, and they won't be soft on themselves either.
Qing Ning was well aware of this, but she still used the most blatant threat.
This was because the person in front of her had touched a raw nerve.
This time back in China, Qing Ning has no plans to go abroad again, even without the tasks Xiao gave her.
She was mentally prepared to stay by Xia Che's side and solve all his troubles.
If Zhang Er reveals who ordered it, Qing Ning can simply go directly to their door, which will save a lot of trouble.
Even if he doesn't say anything, Qing Ning will still stay by Xia Che's side and won't give these assassins the slightest chance to succeed.
Therefore, if Zhang Er doesn't say anything, Qing Ning really will kill him.
Without the slightest hesitation.
"Killer code... Never reveal your employer's identity."
Zhang Er's throat was hoarse, and his heart felt like it was about to jump out of his throat.
This woman...
She really wanted to kill him!
Zhang Er understood all too well the strange look in the other person's eyes. That look, like that of someone looking at prey, was the kind of look that would appear in his eyes just before he made a move on his target.
If I don't tell, I'll really die!
bass--
Qing Ning didn't waste any more words. She waved her hand slightly, and the rope-tethered dagger that had been hidden in the wall obediently flew back. In the stairwell, the emergency sign hanging on the wall, which was emitting a faint green light, revealed a small rope attached to the dagger.
The rope was so thin that only those with exceptionally good eyesight could see it with the help of the faint light.
"You actually mastered how to use the roped dagger in such a short time? You... are indeed better than me."
Zhang Er sighed, his fighting spirit completely gone.
This woman looked much younger than me, but her strength far surpassed mine…
Perhaps, even if competitors are vying for orders, I should just obediently give them up.
"Say something useful."
Qing Ning fiddled with the rope-tethered dagger, flicking the blade with her finger, when a strange thought suddenly popped into her mind.
This knife is quite interesting...
It might come in handy in some situation in the future?
Qing Ning's eyes flickered slightly, and she calmly put away the rope-tethered dagger.
What ended up in her hands could be considered spoils of war.
Then I won't pay it back.
"I don't know who the employer is. I got this job from Black Tower. Do you know Black Tower?"
Zhang Er struggled to spit out the shredded rag from his mouth. Whether it was psychological or because the rag had been used to wipe something before being stuffed into his mouth, he felt a strange taste in his mouth. He spat several times before the strange taste seemed to lessen.
"I'm not from Jiang City, so I don't know."
Lime leaned against the wall, arms crossed.
She listened very attentively.
When arriving in an unfamiliar environment, a qualified assassin should quickly gather all the useful information about the place.
As a member of the Assassin's Guild, Qing Ning was naturally aware of this.
"So you're not a local... I was wondering why I'd never seen anyone like you before."
A flash of understanding crossed Zhang Er's eyes, then he gave a wry smile, thinking to himself, "Fine, the current situation isn't something I can just ignore. If the information I give doesn't satisfy this person, I'm afraid I really won't be able to leave here today."
"The Black Tower is a place similar to a black market, which only those of us in the industry know about. It has all sorts of things we need, such as weapons, intelligence, cigarettes and alcohol, and women... as well as things that drug addicts are interested in. We take orders at the Black Tower, and after completing the mission, we go to the Black Tower to collect our payment and then exchange it for what we need."
"The Black Tower isn't actually a tower, but rather a region similar to a small town. Occasionally, you'll find some rare items that aren't available on the regular black market, like antiques... A while ago, I heard that someone was selling a batch of sapphires there, supposedly stolen from the Xing family... The items are valuable, but not many people dare to buy them, since the Xing family isn't a family to be trifled with."
"I'm getting off topic... If you want to go to the Black Tower, I can tell you the exact location, but in exchange, you have to let me leave. I promise I won't touch Xia Che again, but let me make this clear: after my mission is confirmed to have failed, the orders related to Xia Che will still reappear in the Black Tower. Whether someone else will take them... is hard to say, but that has absolutely nothing to do with me. You can't cause me any trouble."
Zhang Er swallowed, his expression slightly unnatural.
He withheld some information.
This information isn't crucial, but it can save your life.
for example……
Xia Che's order was a rare, lucrative one. If Black Tower confirmed its mission had failed, and then re-released this lucrative order...
I imagine there will be far more people willing to pick them up than a carp crossing a river.
Zhang Er was completely terrified of Qing Ning, genuinely worried that she would come after him after learning that Xia Che was being hunted down again.
"You want me to let you go? Are you mistaken? The person you're trying to kill is very important to me. You want me to let you go now? Do you think that's possible?"
Upon hearing this, Qing Ning raised her eyebrows, perhaps finding Zhang Er's words truly laughable, and her lips curved into a smile.
If I hadn't arrived in time, Xia Che would probably be in serious trouble by now.
Zhang Er only attempted murder, but he harbored murderous intent towards Xia Che. Should we let such a person go?
That's impossible.
"You... I promise I won't lay a hand on Xia Che again. Besides, you're not a local of Jiang City, and you're new here and don't know anything. This information of mine is very valuable, I promise! You definitely won't lose out, okay?"
Zhang Er immediately became anxious upon hearing this.
Why doesn't this woman play by the rules?
Logically speaking...
If you fail to get what you want and then provide valuable intelligence, wouldn't it be easy for the other party to let you go?
It's only natural, isn't it?
Isn't that what everyone does?
Why doesn't this unspoken rule work on this woman?
"Logically speaking, that's true, but you've overlooked one fact..."
Qing Ning stepped on Zhang Er's face, bent down slightly, and her eyes flashed with a dangerous scarlet light: "I'm not negotiating with you, and you have no right to negotiate with me."
"Tell me the location of the Black Tower, and I'll give up my life, but I have to leave something behind. Only when you feel the pain do you realize that there are some things you can't do, and some people you can't offend."
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