Chapter 1414 Rivals Who Respect Each Other

The moment the screams abruptly stopped, Luo Feng had already grabbed the fruit knife on the table and stood up. He had only taken half a step when Colin grabbed him.

"Wait!" Colin's voice was tinged with pain from his wound, his face grave. He said in a deep voice, "Let her go."

Luo Feng frowned and turned around. Moonlight shone through the window onto Colin's pale face, revealing his unfathomable eyes.

Logically speaking, this group of people should have come for Luo Feng.

It's as if this woman took the blame for him. If Luo Feng didn't go out to help, it would really be a bit unreasonable.

If this woman leaves, Luo Feng believes that these assassins won't chase after him.

Because their target is Luo Feng, what he possesses, not anyone else.

Colin's behavior was also a bit puzzling to Luo Feng.

“The Shadow Council has no connection with us, and just a few minutes ago they even tried to steal the fragments.”

"Now we can see just how much her so-called favors are really worth."

Colin was much harsher in comparison; he didn't have any good feelings towards this woman.

He also harbored deep hatred for the Shadow Council.

He thought it would be best if someone could solve some of their problems for them without them having to lift a finger.

Even if this woman dies, it won't be a loss for him, so why wouldn't he be happy to do it?

In the end, it was Red Lord and the Shadow Council fighting like dogs, while the rest of them were unharmed and might even be able to reap the benefits.

The soft sound of a folding fan opening and closing came from outside the door, mixed with the cracking sound of bones being dislocated, as if someone's neck had been snapped.

Then came a dull thud as something heavy fell to the ground, sounding like at least two or three people were involved.

“She’s all alone…” Luo Feng hesitated.

He was still a little worried about the other person's safety.

Although the group of assassins we just saw was the "first batch," those who were sent by Master Hong to lead the charge were definitely not ordinary people.

What's more, these people came specifically for what Luo Feng had. As long as Luo Feng is here, the people sent by Master Hong will keep coming.

Putting everything else aside, at least lend a hand and fight against Hong Ye's men together. Once that's done, it will also benefit him.

The Shadow Council is indeed his adversary, but when it comes to Red, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

This is a principle left by our Chinese ancestors. If you do not heed it, you may very well face being betrayed.

But Colin wasn't Chinese, so he didn't understand this.

“Don’t forget she’s a member of the Shadow Council,” Colin said, pressing down on his arm and reminding him, word by word.

"An organization that can go toe-to-toe with Blood Hands in Europe must have some truly capable people under its command."

“If we go out now, it will seem like we don’t trust her, or that we’re afraid she’ll take all the credit.”

After going through all this trouble, Colin still wanted to persuade him.

It seems he really doesn't want Luo Feng to help this woman.

Luo Feng fell silent.

Colin was right. The Shadow Council's way of doing things was unpredictable. No one could tell whether this woman's sudden show of goodwill was genuine or if she had ulterior motives.

Letting her handle it alone is indeed the best way to test her sincerity.

The sounds of fighting outside grew more intense, but there was no sound of gunfire, only the sharp clang of clashing weapons and the whistling of folding fans cutting through the air.

Occasionally, the low, beast-like roars of the assassins would be heard.

Those people truly felt no pain; even if their throats were slashed open by a folding fan, they would only frantically scratch at the air with their fingernails until they finally stopped breathing.

Even the Snake Princess's sister was somewhat shocked by what she saw.

While the Shadow Council can be ruthless at times, it's not this ruthless.

Injecting such a substance directly is almost like using them as a tool for utter slaughter.

"These assassins... are not human at all."

Seeing this, Colin leaned back on the sofa, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "I heard that Red used some kind of banned drug to modify them, completely destroying their pain receptors and leaving them only with their killing instincts."

Luo Feng didn't speak, his eyes fixed on the crack in the door.

He was still somewhat worried about the woman's safety.

Seeing this, Colin sighed.

I never expected that Mr. Luo, who is always vengeful and decisive, would also have such a tender heart.

Under the moonlight, a dark shadow suddenly flew in from outside the door and crashed heavily into the door panel with a loud "thud".

It was a bodyguard dressed in black, with half a broken fan bone stuck in his chest, yet he was still struggling to get up, making strange hoarse noises from his throat.

The next second, the hem of the cheongsam swept across the threshold like a ghost, and the woman's figure followed closely behind.

She stepped on the assassin's chest, and with a "whoosh," her folding fan unfolded, the sharp ribs piercing precisely into the top of his head.

The assassin froze completely, his unfocused eyes staring blankly at the ceiling, finally falling silent.

The woman closed her folding fan, and a dark red bloodstain was visible on the slit of her cheongsam, resembling a suddenly blooming epiphyllum flower in the moonlight.

Unfortunately, it grows at night, so no one can appreciate its beauty.

She turned her head to look into the room, her gaze meeting Luo Feng's. A cold smile curved her lips as she said, "Mr. Luo, the gift sent by Master Hong is quite substantial."

"But don't worry, I can handle it."

These words seemed to reassure Luo Feng.

After all, Luo Feng had been watching this side the whole time, as if he didn't quite believe she could stop everyone.

Luo Feng slowly loosened his grip on the fruit knife, and Colin whispered behind him, "She took care of at least seven."

At least seven different roars disappeared during the fighting.

Although Colin's hearing wasn't as good as Luo Feng's, he had still made special arrangements to contact him.

After all, an expert in antiques like him must be very familiar with the ways to identify antiques, which involves asking questions and examining the artifacts.

The woman stepped into the house, closing the door behind her to keep more shadowy figures out.

She raised her hand and ripped off the blood-stained silk handkerchief, revealing a wound on her arm that had already stopped bleeding. Looking at Luo Feng, her eyes were calm, and her voice was cold as she said, "Now, can you prove my sincerity?"

However, the look in her eyes when she looked at Colin was somewhat cold, much colder than that of Luo Feng.

Don't forget, the Shadow Council and Luo Feng's hatred is, in theory, the greatest.

But the snake princess's sister didn't hate Luo Feng that much; instead, she hated Colin.

Taking in that gaze, Luo Feng also felt a little strange.

Upon closer reflection, it's highly likely that the woman overheard Colin's earlier words of dissuasion and didn't want him to go and help.

Luo Feng didn't answer, but instead asked a question.

"Are all the people in the suicide squad so insensitive to pain?" "Even if they are injected with something, they are still human beings, and that fundamental nature cannot be changed."

"almost."

The woman tapped the folding fan in her palm, and bloodstains on the fan ribs slid down the edge drop by drop.

"Bingyan" is Luo Feng's current assessment of this woman.

Of course, we might also add the word "beauty".

"But this batch is the lowest rank. Just like you said, they are actually human too. The real trouble is the Iron Guards behind them. Not only are they impervious to pain, but their bones are also mixed with alloys, so ordinary swords and knives can't hurt them at all."

The room fell completely silent after he said that.

Colin's expression changed slightly. He picked at his ear, wondering if he had misheard.

"Alloy? Master Hong actually dares to use such forbidden methods to modify people?"

"In the underworld of Europe, the rules are always set for the weak."

"That sounds a bit alarmist."

Luo Feng couldn't help but speak up as well.

He was a knowledgeable person who had come into contact with all sorts of people and various forces.

But this was the first time Luo Feng had ever heard of someone being able to reform their subordinates.

The woman said calmly, her gaze sweeping over Luo Feng's pockets. She didn't find it surprising at all; on the contrary, she thought it was quite reasonable.

"So this also proves one thing: the secret of the jade pendant may be more important than we thought. Master Hong will not give up easily; tonight is destined to be a tough battle."

"And even if they don't come at night, they'll come sooner or later in a couple of days."

Luo Feng finally put down the fruit knife, walked to the window, and lifted a corner of the curtain.

In the distance, shadowy figures loitered at the alleyway entrance, at least a dozen or so, their movements stiff yet unusually agile, clearly indicating the arrival of the second batch of assassins.

"We do need to join forces temporarily."

He turned around, looked at the woman, and suddenly said something.

"You want to know the secret of the jade pendant, and I need someone to deal with these assassins. Deal?"

Just as the woman said, even the strongest generals around Luo Feng might not be a match for him.

At this critical juncture, it's already too late to cultivate one's own loyal followers.

No matter how rich he is, it's useless if the buyer is no match for him.

Why not cooperate with the Shadow Council? Luo Feng acknowledges the strength of both Snake Queen and her sister.

The woman raised an eyebrow, snapped her folding fan shut, and gave a crisp answer.

"make a deal."

In fact, she had been waiting for Luo Feng to say those words for a long time.

Both of them value each other's talents. Luo Feng acknowledges her strength, and she also acknowledges Luo Feng's strength.
She changed the subject, her eyes sharpening, and said with a slight pursing of her lips.

"If I discover that you are hiding something, you should know the methods of the Shadow Council."

"Is this considered a threat?"

Luo Feng raised an eyebrow. They had just started working together, and the other party was already trying to threaten him? How dare they?
"Consider it a piece of advice," the woman said noncommittally.

The Shadow Council isn't entirely her decision-making power, and there are some things she can't control.

"Each each other."

Luo Feng smiled in response, his gaze fixed on the doorway, and continued, "What are your plans for dealing with the second group of people?"

He also wanted to see for himself what this Iron Warrior, who was even more formidable than the Death Squad, really was.

And what kind of countermeasures does the Shadow Council have?

The woman walked to the door, listened to the sounds outside, suddenly pressed the doorknob, and spoke.

"You guys stay here, I'll distract them. These bastards can't stop me until the Iron Guards arrive."

After saying that, she suddenly opened the door and darted out like a wisp of smoke.

A series of roars erupted outside the door, accompanied by the sharp whistling of folding fans cutting through the air, as the sounds of fighting spread towards the distant street.

Luo Feng watched the direction she disappeared in, while Colin sighed softly behind him.

"It seems that this time we really have to stand on the same boat as the Shadow Council."

This was a scene he desperately wanted to avoid, but unfortunately, he was forced to cooperate.

"The ship is temporary."

Luo Feng withdrew his gaze and took out the half of the jade pendant from his pocket.

Under the moonlight, the warm glow of the jade pendant seemed even brighter.

This kind of antique can only be found in China.

Unexpectedly, the fragments we've been chasing for so long are, in essence, also from China.

This is very interesting.

Moreover, Bai Ningbing had previously obtained information about this thing and had been trying to track down its whereabouts, but to no avail.

"Once the other two fragments are found, the scores will still need to be settled."

As the sounds of fighting outside faded into the distance, Colin looked at the jade pendant in Luo Feng's hand and suddenly asked, "Is this thing really more important than the bronze fragment?"

He was still a little puzzled.

Luo Feng stared at the patterns on the edge of the jade pendant, the totems engraved on it vaguely overlapping with an ancient painting in his memory, his eyes deep.

"Important enough for Red Lord and the Shadow Council to tear each other apart."

Before the words were finished, a loud crash came from the back wall of the villa, as if it had been hit by a heavy hammer.

The cracks in the wall spread at a visible speed, and accompanied by heavy footsteps, a dark figure nearly 1.9 meters tall poked its head through the hole.

The thing's arm gleamed with a metallic sheen; it was clearly the Iron Guard the woman had mentioned.

Colin immediately shouted, "She couldn't stop her!"

Luo Feng put the jade pendant back in his pocket, picked up the fruit knife again, and his eyes turned cold.

"It's alright, we'll have to make a move sooner or later."

Hongye's target is him, how could he possibly remain unscathed?

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