My name is Chun Ye, or to be more precise, my name is Pei Li, and I am the second prince of the Western Region royal family.
Since I was a child, I have lived in a palace that seems magnificent but is like a cage. I am full of endless yearning for the outside world.
Inside the palace, there were countless rules and constraints. I couldn't run around freely, make friends with commoner children, or explore unknown corners. Every day, I faced endless etiquette instruction, power struggles, and the hypocritical smiles of the adults.
But due to my noble status, I could not leave the palace until I was ten years old. I often stood on the high palace walls, gazing into the distance, imagining how free and wonderful the world outside was.
However, fate took a sudden turn. Later, civil unrest erupted in the Western Regions, plunging the palace into chaos and bloodshed. To prevent me from being implicated, my eldest brother secretly sent me out of the palace.
The guards escorting me fought desperately against the pursuers, but eventually fell one by one. I fled alone in the chaos, and finally survived only by hiding in a dirty and smelly doghouse.
But I lost everything. The dignity, warm family, and loved ones I once had all vanished overnight.
I was penniless and ragged, so I had to dress up as a beggar and hide on the streets, living a life with no food to eat.
Just when I felt desperate, a man from Dongli saved me.
He looked at me with no disdain in his eyes, only pity. He said he had a big family and asked if I wanted to go back with him.
I needed a place to stay so badly that I agreed without hesitation.
From that day on, my life changed completely and I became a killer.
I have never forgotten my identity. My elder brother is still struggling in the Western Regions, and I must go back to help him.
So after I successfully completed my first mission, I couldn't wait to try to return to the Western Regions.
But when I finally arrived at the border after so much hardship, I found that martial law had been imposed and no one was allowed to enter or leave for any reason.
In desperation, I could only return to Fengsheng dejectedly and continue to be a killer. I thought that when I had enough ability, I could sneak back quietly and help my eldest brother revive the royal family.
But day after day, I received no news from the Western Regions, and could only repeat the boring training life over and over again.
I was sent on one dangerous mission after another, hovering on the brink of life and death. Every mission was a nightmare, but I told myself I had to persevere, for my brother and for the royal family.
Finally, with my ruthlessness and excellent skills, I gradually emerged in the killer organization until I became the leader of the four leaders.
I have a new name, Chun Ye.
I thought I could keep improving myself like this so that one day I could help my elder brother.
But things did not go as planned. The leader of Fengsheng, my benefactor, died.
After being elected by everyone, I became the new leader. I thought I finally had the chance to lead people back to help my eldest brother, but things were far from as simple as I imagined.
With the death of the old leader, surrounding forces are eyeing him covetously. Every other assassin organization wants to tear a piece of Feng Sheng's flesh. This is his hard work. He gave me the chance to be reborn. I can't just ignore it.
The only way now was to keep my edge low. I gradually faded into obscurity, and gradually lost my reputation in the martial arts world.
Hua Qiufeng, who is also one of the four senior executives, wants to leave the organization. It’s okay, but there are rules for leaving. If he doesn’t listen, he will die.
In order to repay my gratitude, I personally went to hunt down Hua Qiufeng and searched every place where he might be hiding, but in the end I still couldn't find him.
Forget it, I thought. The rumors had died down now, so what would happen even if he told others?
But it was this idea that caused Hua Qiufeng to provoke two big Buddhas.
Shen Qing and Jiang Zhuo.
It was a dark, windy night, the silence so quiet it made me feel a little uneasy. I was sleeping soundly in my room, immersed in my dreams, when I was awakened by a rapid knock on the door.
"Chief, the killer outside reported that someone had sneaked in." The anxious voice of his subordinates sounded outside the door.
I frowned, my mind filled with confusion. What could there be to steal in this shabby place?
Not just anyone can enter Fengsheng's headquarters. The traps there are enough to make it impossible for ordinary petty thieves to return.
"Who is so bold?" I asked as I stood up.
"They said that the one who brought these people here was Hua Qiufeng!" The subordinate's voice was a little nervous.
What a scourge! I spared his life out of a moment of kindness, but I never imagined it would lead to such a disaster. I cursed inwardly, quickly put on my coat, and hurried over with my men.
When I arrived, the sight before me stunned me. A flashy man in red stood there, a half-smile on his face. This man, this psychopath, had come to my place and was calling it a coincidence.
I know him. He's Jiang Zhuo, the well-known Dali Temple official in the capital. Rumor has it that he's ruthless, cruel, and a treacherous villain.
"Chief Chunye, what a coincidence." There was a hint of teasing in his voice.
I snorted coldly: "Unfortunately, this is my territory."
Later, Shen Qing, the current emperor, also came. They asked me to help overthrow Murong Sheng!
I was shocked. These two people were so audacious. Murong Sheng's power in the capital was deeply entrenched. Overthrowing him would be no easy task.
I admit they have some ability, but honestly, I don't think they can succeed. Power in this world is not so easy to overturn. Countless heroes have tried to change the world, but they all ended up in tragedy.
But these two bitches actually threatened me, so I had no choice but to compromise.
Who allowed them to get hold of Fengsheng's handle? I can't let the little foundation that Fengsheng has worked so hard to preserve be destroyed.
They said they would help Fengsheng transform, but actually I am not interested.
What I'm interested in is that if they win, I might be able to get some help and use their power to return to the Western Regions.
If they lose, I can return to the Western Regions with peace of mind and help my eldest brother seize power.
So, I agreed.
But, I am the leader of the number one killer gang in the martial arts world, and Jiang Zhuo actually asked me to do the kind of gossiping work and spread rumors!
Under their pressure, I compromised.
That day, I was disguised and hiding in an alley, watching the people making wild guesses because of the rumors, and I was secretly happy that my methods had succeeded.
When he turned around, he met a woman.
To be honest, she looked like a spoiled and willful person.
Those eyes were full of arrogance, but also smart.
She was dressed in gorgeous clothes, but she didn't have the gentleness of a lady from a noble family. Instead, she exuded a domineering air.
I secretly wondered in my heart, which young lady is this who is so ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth?
She is Bai Runyi, the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion.
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