A deep-seated intuition, honed on the brink of life and death, was frantically warning him—this person is extremely dangerous!
That feeling wasn't just a simple pressure from aura and energy, but a threat from a natural enemy and an insurmountable force, which made even Sun Wuxin, a killer who was used to life and death and whose hands were stained with blood, feel a pang of fear.
Without any hesitation, Sun Wuxin immediately activated his ability and disappeared to retreat.
He didn't even dare to linger for a second to observe, for fear of attracting the slightest attention of that "dangerous source".
It is precisely this accurate intuition about danger that has allowed the Assassin's Guild to survive through countless storms to this day.
Sun Wuxin trusted his intuition more than any intelligence or analysis.
If even he wouldn't dare to assassinate someone like that, how could other assassins possibly be a match for him?
Upon returning to the Assassin Alliance after that operation, the first thing Sun Wuxin did was issue a top-level ban, strictly ordering all his assassins not to accept any missions related to Li Yu.
The unsettling sense of danger emanating from Li Yu, her completely uncontrollable growth potential, and the deeper underlying background that might be involved, completely convinced Sun Wuxin, even with a hint of apprehension he himself was unwilling to admit.
He had realized that the initial serious misjudgment of Li Yu was the root cause of the Assassin Alliance's heavy losses.
Therefore, he made a decisive decision to sever all ties with Li Yu at all costs, so that the Assassin Alliance would not run into Li Yu, this unfathomable iceberg, because of the Ao family.
Upon hearing Sun Wuxin's final statement, the steward of the Ao family could hardly believe his ears, his voice trembling with extreme anger:
"Abandon the mission? Get a triple refund?"
The steward of the Ao family loudly questioned:
"Sun Wuxin! Don't you care about the reputation of your Assassin's Guild?!"
"A signboard can be rebuilt, but if the person is gone, everything is gone." Sun Wuxin emphasized again, his tone completely flat:
"Our Assassin's Guild has unilaterally abandoned this mission and the decision will not be changed."
As Sun Wuxin spoke, his eyes, which had seen countless lives and deaths, suddenly sharpened, carrying a hint of warning and threat:
"Manager Ao, I have said all I need to say. I don't want to repeat myself. Your Ao family is on your own."
"If you continue to pester me, don't blame me for not showing any mercy. If things get physical, the scene won't be pretty."
Having said that, before the other party could speak again, the space around Sun Wuxin distorted, and his figure instantly became blurred and transparent, as if merging into the air, and completely disappeared.
Looking at the spot where Sun Wuxin disappeared, the Ao family steward's face turned ashen, and his fists clenched until they turned white.
This Li Yu is not only incredibly audacious, but he has also caused the mysterious disappearances of the Ao family's young master and his siblings, whose fates remain unknown.
Such a major event not only received protection from the Central Plains government, but also received support from Tianlong, which caused the Ao family's subsequent revenge against Li Yu to be repeatedly thwarted.
Now, even the Assassin's Guild trembles at the mere mention of Li Yu's name, immediately breaking their contracts and refunding the money...
Is Li Yu really that terrifying, a natural nemesis of the Ao family?
No! This absolutely cannot be done!
Something must have gone wrong! The Ao family cannot sit idly by and wait for their doom!
"We can't wait any longer! Li Yu must die!" The steward of the Ao family's eyes flashed with a frenzied hatred and determination.
He didn't linger and quickly left.
When the steward of the Ao family hurried back to Jincheng and stepped into the council hall deep within the Ao family compound, the true power holders of the Ao family had been waiting for a long time.
In the dim light, each old and gloomy face was filled with anxiety and a sense of impending doom.
"Master." The steward, who had rushed back, hurriedly bowed.
"What's the situation? Has the Assassin's Alliance agreed?" The old man in the main seat slightly raised his eyes, his voice hoarse yet imposing. He was none other than Ao Cangbai, the current head of the Ao family.
"The Assassin Alliance... Sun Wuxin refuses to budge, saying that killing Li Yu comes at too high a price, and even if we raise the price, they are unwilling to take the job!" The manager's tone was filled with barely concealed urgency and humiliation.
"Useless!" An elder of the Ao family on the right slammed his fist on the table and stood up. "A bunch of cowards who only care about money!"
“That old fox Sun Wuxin is cunning and loves his life. His resolute retreat is clearly because he is afraid of Li Yu!” Patriarch Ao Cangbai’s eyes surged with killing intent, and his tone was solemn.
Upon hearing this, the council hall was instantly filled with suppressed anger, and the elders' angry curses rose and fell:
"We've been sitting here waiting for news like idiots."
"To expect these rats hiding in the shadows to succeed! I must be blind!"
The patriarch, Ao Cangbai, suddenly raised his hand, and the hall fell silent, the atmosphere so oppressive it was suffocating.
"Since the Assassin Alliance is a bunch of cowardly rats, then we won't rely on them. It's not like the Assassin Alliance is the only one in the world capable of killing."
Ao Cangbai spoke slowly, his eyes revealing a bottomless ruthlessness:
"You killed a direct descendant of the Ao family and ruined the reputation of the Ao family. This is an irreconcilable hatred!"
"Li Yu is currently far away in the eastern part of Zhongzhou. This is a golden opportunity to make our move. We must not let him return alive!"
Ao Cangbai knew that since the Assassin Alliance was no longer involved, the Ao family could only use their hidden card: a lone awakened individual whom the Ao family had secretly cultivated with countless resources and who had risen to the top of the Central Plains Ranking based on his own strength!
Based on the strength Li Yu has shown so far, he is definitely no match for the top experts on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.
The Austrian family must seize this opportunity.
Otherwise, if things continue to develop at this pace, Li Yu's power will only grow stronger and his influence will only increase.
When the Central Plains Championship is officially held, forces from all sides will gather in Jincheng. As a Star Lord, Li Yu will definitely arrive in Jincheng and make a public appearance.
By then, I'm afraid the Ao family will have no chance of revenge! They might even face Li Yu's furious retaliation.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Ao Cangbai's eyes. Without further hesitation, he gave the order in a deep voice.
"Immediately send someone to activate the secret order, contact Han Diqing, and ask him to intercept Li Yu ahead of time."
His tone hardened, filled with a determination to stop at nothing:
"Remember to tell Han Diqing that Li Yu must die before the championship, on the way to Jincheng! As long as Li Yu is killed, everything in the Ao family's secret vault is his!"
"Yes!" The steward of the Ao family felt a chill and hurriedly accepted the order.
It seems the patriarch has truly gone all out this time, determined to strike decisively and eliminate this major threat completely!
Even so, Ao Cangbai, as the head of the family, still felt uncertain.
After all, someone who could be protected by the Zhongzhou government would not die so easily.
Although Han Diqing is strong, Li Yu's strength is too unpredictable and unpredictable. A greater price must be paid!
A decision was immediately made deep within the cloudy old eyes of Ao Cangbai.
In order for Han Diqing to successfully kill Li Yu, it seems that they still need to activate that ultimate weapon. They must severely injure Li Yu before Han Diqing and Li Yu engage in combat.
This is the only way to ensure absolute success and completely eliminate the threat in one fell swoop.
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