Chapter 13004 Assassination in Person

Chapter 13004 Assassination in Person
"Now, the Jiang family is in trouble, just like our own brothers are injured. How can our Ji family sit idly by and do nothing? Please rest assured, Master Jiang, the Ji family will do its best to help the Jiang family overcome the difficulties. Your politeness makes us feel awkward."

After saying this, Ji Hong's eyes revealed an indescribable sincerity and determination, as if silently telling the Ji family's cherishment and commitment to this friendship. Upon hearing this, the surrounding Ji family members also cast firm eyes, as if proving with their actions the inseparable bond between the Ji family and the Jiang family.

Although the Jiang family members smiled in gratitude at Ji Hong's words, their hearts were in turmoil and they could not calm down. They secretly wondered how many conflicts of interest and power struggles were hidden behind the so-called "generational friendship".

If the Ji family had not been pressing hard in recent years, the Jiang family might have been able to maintain its former glory and would not have ended up in such a mess today. This time, the reason why the Jiang family was able to get the assistance of the Ji family was because they reluctantly gave up and paid a huge price and sacrifice in exchange for the help of the Ji family.

These thoughts flashed through the minds of the Jiang family, but no one dared to speak them out easily. They knew very well that in this world where the strong are respected, maintaining superficial harmony and respect is the way to survive.

Even though they were unwilling and helpless, they could only endure silently and continue to rely on the Ji family to seek a chance to breathe. Therefore, they could only bury their dissatisfaction and resentment deep in their hearts, and on the surface, they still expressed their most sincere gratitude and respect for Ji Hong's generous help.

They didn't dare to say it out loud. After all, they still had to rely on the Ji family. If they really said it out loud, their Jiang family would be finished.

Jiang Zhan slowly stood up from his seat. Although his figure was a little staggering, his eyes flashed with seriousness and warning that could not be ignored.

He looked at Ji Hong, his tone carrying a subtle heaviness: "Elder Ji Hong, please allow me to be frank. Ling Xiao is by no means an ordinary person. His actions are treacherous, like a ghost in the night, making it difficult to predict. We should not judge a hero by his apparent strength alone, but also be wary of his ability to kill people silently. If we take such an opponent lightly, the consequences will be disastrous."

Ji Hong's eyes lingered on Jiang Zhan for a moment after hearing this, and a hint of barely perceptible contempt flashed across his eyes. In his opinion, Jiang Zhan's remarks were merely due to his fear from the previous sneak attack, and his words were overly cautious.

So, he raised his head slightly, with a faint smile on his face. In that smile, he showed his disapproval of Jiang Zhan, as well as his absolute confidence in his own abilities:
"Jiang Zhan, there is a difference between you and me in terms of cultivation and experience. I have been in the martial arts world for many years and have encountered countless powerful enemies. I think I am quite confident in judging their strength. If that kid dares to show up, I have my own ways to make him understand that the only outcome of provoking the Ji family is death."

Ji Hong's words revealed unquestionable arrogance and majesty, which made the air around them seem to freeze.

Jiang Zhan couldn't help but feel a complex emotion when he heard these words. The sharp pain from his wound reminded him of the painful lesson he had learned this time, and Ji Hong's contemptuous attitude made him feel mixed emotions. However, he also understood that at this moment, he had no choice but to endure.

So Jiang Zhan suppressed his dissatisfaction and unwillingness, took a deep breath, and tried to make his voice sound more stable and respectful:
"Elder Ji Hong is right. Your strength and prestige are naturally beyond my reach. Since you are in charge of everything, the Jiang family will naturally feel more at ease. The next thing will all depend on Elder Ji Hong."

After saying this, Jiang Zhan bowed slightly to show his respect. Although he felt unwilling and helpless, he knew that in the current situation, only by relying on the strength of the Ji family could the Jiang family gain a glimmer of hope.

"what--"

The scream came suddenly, like a sharp blade cutting through the tranquility of the night sky. Immediately afterwards, a cold body fell to the ground with a bang, landing right at Ji Hong's feet. The blood instantly dyed the ground red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood and uneasiness.

The corpse was one of the Wuhun realm warriors carefully selected by the Ji family to accompany them. There was still fear and unwillingness in his eyes, as if he was telling of the suddenness and cruelty of death.

Ji Hong's face suddenly darkened, like dark clouds before a storm, and his eyes flashed with complex emotions - anger, shock, and a hint of imperceptible worry.

As an elder of the Ji family, he knew the importance of this operation and understood that the sacrifice of every warrior was an unbearable pain for the family. This sudden change was undoubtedly a challenge to the dignity and bottom line of the Ji family.

Seeing this, the Ji family members around them all became nervous. Some tightly grasped their weapons and looked around vigilantly; others bowed their heads in silence, paying their last respects to their deceased comrades. The whole scene became solemn and depressing because of this scream.

At this moment, a burst of arrogant laughter pierced the dull air. It was Ling Xiao's voice, with a bit of provocation and arrogance: "People from the Ji family, since you dare to interfere in the affairs of the Jiang family, then be prepared to be buried with you, hahahaha." This laughter was like a sharp blade in the cold wind, making people shudder.

Loud laughter echoed in the night sky, carrying a bit of unruliness and arrogance, as if it was a provocation to the world. Then, Ling Xiao's figure gradually blended into the night and disappeared without a trace.

That laughter was not only a demonstration to Ji Hong, but also a confidence in his own strength. However, underneath this confidence, there was also an imperceptible caution hidden.

Ling Xiao knew very well that Ji Hong was no ordinary person. His strength was not only reflected in his cultivation, but also in his calmness and experience gained from long-term experience in the battlefield.

Whenever Ling Xiao's eyes met Ji Hong's, he could feel an invisible pressure. It was a kind of mutual perception between strong people. Without words, they could see through each other's strengths.

Therefore, Ling Xiao secretly thought that it would not be easy to defeat Ji Hong completely by relying on his own strength. He felt that only by joining forces with Jin Yan and combining their strengths could they possibly fight against him.

Moreover, Jiang Zhan's injuries had improved significantly after this period of recuperation. Although he had not fully recovered to his peak condition, he could already pose a threat to him. After weighing the pros and cons, Ling Xiao naturally could not choose to fight the opponent head-on.

Therefore, Ling Xiao had a plan in mind. He planned to adopt a more subtle and effective strategy - using his speed and stealth ability to harass and intimidate the Jiang family every day, making the Jiang family panic and unable to sleep or eat.