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At the initial meeting between Qin Tian and Xu Junwei, a method for exchanging information was agreed upon.

Unless there’s an emergency, on the last day of each month, if a red cloth is hung at the window of the Tianzi private room at Ming Yue Teahouse, it indicates that Xu Junwei wants to see him, and Qin Tian should go to Ming Yue Restaurant that night.

If there’s no white cloth hanging at the window, then Qin Tian doesn’t need to contact Xu Junwei, and he should continue to lie low.

On the last day of this month, Qin Tian walked out of East Han Academy and saw a red cloth wrapped around the window rack of the Tianzi room in the alley behind the Ming Yue Restaurant.

For the first month, Xu Junwei unexpectedly had something urgent.

That night, Qin Tian arrived at the Tianzi private room.

Shortly after, Xu Junwei arrived late.

”Lonely Wolf, although I haven’t connected with the higher-ups yet, there’s currently a task that is your mission which you must complete as soon as possible.”

Xu Junwei opened up directly.

”Ant at your service.” Qin Tian listened attentively.

This was their rule in Long Yin; during any rendezvous, code names were to be used to prevent any eavesdroppers from knowing who they were.

”Zi Feng and Ming Jian leaked information. One of our Long Yin members was ambushed by the Soul Suppressing Hall people last night. Despite fighting bravely, he was tragically hacked to death!”

As Xu Junwei spoke, his lower lip quivered, clearly furious.

”So what do you want me to do?” Qin Tian hesitated internally, thinking that Xu Junwei wouldn’t ask him to kill these two, right? With his current strength, even killing one of them was challenging.

Moreover, these two were heavily guarded by the Soul Suppressing Hall at all times.

”At the start of the month, Zi Feng will leave the city with the Soul Suppressing Hall people. When that happens, our people will kill him outside the city at any cost!”

”As for Ming Jian, he is Zi Feng’s superior and deserves to die even more. But at present, we can’t track his movements. Hence, you are tasked to kill him!”

Xu Junwei’s words left Qin Tian a bit at a loss, ”But, how am I supposed to kill him? I don’t know his cultivation level, nor do I know his whereabouts, I might not even be able to get close to him…”

”I know, it’s very difficult.”

Xu Junwei sighed, ”But now, we have no one left to carry out this mission.”

Xu Junwei stared at Qin Tian, ”Lonely Wolf, to be honest with you. That Ming Jian has information about many Long Yin members. To protect the surviving strength of Long Yin, the Long Yin in East Capital City has mostly withdrawn, leaving only four of us including you and me!”

Hearing this, Qin Tian was taken aback.

Long Yin, in East Capital City, only four people left!?

”The four remaining are myself, Ant; you, Lonely Wolf; Xuan Tie, whom we lost contact with; and White Fox, who supposedly infiltrated East Capital City years ago and has long lost contact.”

”Another of my contacts had to leave the city due to a sensitive identity, so excluding the uncontactable Xuan Tie and White Fox, it’s just me and you to complete this mission!”

”So, let’s kill this traitor together!”

Xu Junwei said with a resolute tone.

At this moment, Qin Tian took a deep breath, feeling like he sensed danger in the air around him!

Due to the Tianyuan Dynasty’s purge, East Capital City only had four Long Yin members remaining! Moreover, two of them were unreachable, their life or death unknown!

”I truly am a Lonely Wolf now…”

Qin Tian gave a bitter smile, looking at Xu Junwei, ”Ant, do you have any plan? If not, we may need to reconsider this thoroughly.”

”Next month, the Forbidden Army will select ten part-time guards at East Han Academy. The chosen ones will serve under the head of the Imperial Guards and continue studying at East Han Academy. I hope you’ll participate in the selection, and I’ll help you pass the identity and bloodline verification beforehand.”

Seeing Qin Tian’s puzzled expression, Xu Junwei explained, ”You must be wondering how this relates to killing Ming Jian. Let me tell you, it’s completely related.”

”That Ming Jian is highly favored by the chief of the Forbidden Army, Zhang Tianlong. Ming Jian, real name Lin Zhong, was serving in the Forbidden Army before his identity in Long Yin was discovered; he was a leader in the Forbidden Army.”

”After defecting, he still holds a position in the Forbidden Army, maintaining close contact with Zhang Tianlong. This guard selection is part of Zhang Tianlong’s unit. Once you pass the selection and get in, we’ll have the upper hand in killing Ming Jian!”

Xu Junwei made his point very clear, and after Qin Tian heard him out, he had no reason to refuse, nodding, ”If that’s the case, fine, I’ll participate in the selection!”

”But I worry about your current strength…”

Xu Junwei examined Qin Tian, ”You’re at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, it seems a bit shaky.”

”What? Will there be many experts in a guard selection? Shouldn’t the noble students from the Dragon Tiger Class avoid competing with regular students?” Qin Tian frowned.

”Usually, that’s the case, but it’s possible that some wealthy family members might want early experience. Moreover, this selection is open to students from all four grades. You might excel among the freshmen, but second, third, and fourth-year students might provide significant obstacles.”

Rubbing his chin, Xu Junwei seemed to be devising a plan, contemplating, ”My influence at the academy is not strong, let me think of a way to reduce your competition. With ten days left, you must focus on your cultivation!”

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Upon leaving Ming Yue Teahouse, Qin Tian exhaled deeply.

He looked up at the sky, which was moonless, adding to the heavy atmosphere.

His mood, even heavier.

Get selected into the Forbidden Army and kill Ming Jian alone!

Thinking about it, it felt like an impossible mission!

With only four Long Yin members remaining in East Capital City, the only contact Qin Tian had was Ant, who couldn’t even reveal his identity!

In essence, only Qin Tian was left to complete this task alone.

And even if he killed Ming Jian, it’s nearly impossible to avoid causing a disturbance in the Forbidden Army.

With experts aplenty in the Forbidden Army, could Qin Tian leave alive after causing a commotion?

He couldn’t leave.

Only mutual destruction!

”Death Soldier…”

Qin Tian muttered softly, this word perfectly described his current identity.

”Can I not die?”

He glanced at the sky again, a bitter smile on his face, disappearing into the night.

...

Five days later.

”Brother Qin Tian, the academy announced they’re selecting ten students from all four grades to join the Forbidden Army. Wow... the Forbidden Army, what a prestigious position!”

”But they’re only choosing ten, across all four grades. Do you think we have a chance? Wang Tinghu, don’t get excited, go look in the mirror first.”

Wang Haoran and Wang Tinghu, upon learning about the Forbidden Army selection, excitedly sought out Qin Tian.

However, their excitement only lasted a moment. Upon facing reality, both wisely decided not to participate in the selection.

”Forget it, we won’t embarrass ourselves, Brother Qin Tian. Your skills far surpass ours, will you give it a try?” Wang Tinghu asked, looking at Qin Tian.