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Chapter 548 - 418: Whale Fall · Oct 13, 2026

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501 Chapter 501 - 373: Maiden Star Realm 2026-10-13
502 Chapter 502 - 374: News 2026-10-13
503 Chapter 503 - 375: Exposed 2026-10-13
504 Chapter 504 - 376: The Former Supreme 2026-10-13
505 Chapter 505 - 377: Old and Shrewd 2026-10-13
506 Chapter 506 - 378: Unexpected Discovery 2026-10-13
507 Chapter 507 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
508 Chapter 508 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
509 Chapter 509 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
510 Chapter 510 - 379: Returning the Favor – Targeted (Double-Length - , Please Vote) 2026-10-13
511 Chapter 511 - 381: Targeted at Every Turn 2026-10-13
512 Chapter 512 - 382: I Saved You 2026-10-13
513 Chapter 513 - 383: The Supreme’s Curiosity 2026-10-13
514 Chapter 514 - 384: Best Not to Act Rashly 2026-10-13
515 Chapter 515 - 385: Get Lost 2026-10-13
516 Chapter 516 - 386: Spare Me 2026-10-13
517 Chapter 517 - 387: Fighting Fire with Fire 2026-10-13
518 Chapter 518 - 388: The Hunt 2026-10-13
519 Chapter 519 - 389: No Other Choice 2026-10-13
520 Chapter 520 - 390: Enchanting Heart 2026-10-13
521 Chapter 521 - 391: So Tough 2026-10-13
522 Chapter 522 - 392: Going Too Far Is as Bad as Not Going Far Enough (Second Update) 2026-10-13
523 Chapter 523 - 393: Rushing Between Venues 2026-10-13
524 Chapter 524 - 394: Comprehensive Assessment 2026-10-13
525 Chapter 525 - 395: Divergent Opinions 2026-10-13
526 Chapter 526 - 396: Xiaohu’s Unusual Movement 2026-10-13
527 Chapter 527 - 397: Still Just a Child 2026-10-13
528 Chapter 528 - 398: Other Civilizations 2026-10-13
529 Chapter 529 - 399: Above the Supreme 2026-10-13
530 Chapter 530 - 400: Intensifying the Effort 2026-10-13
531 Chapter 531 - 401: Laying Low 2026-10-13
532 Chapter 532 - 402: Volunteering 2026-10-13
533 Chapter 533 - 403: The Dignity of Teachers 2026-10-13
534 Chapter 534 - 404: Immunity 2026-10-13
535 Chapter 535 - 405: No Resisting Allowed 2026-10-13
536 Chapter 536 - 406: The Killer Isn’t So Cold 2026-10-13
537 Chapter 537 - 407: Beat Me First, Then We’ll Talk 2026-10-13
538 Chapter 538 - 408: Evidence 2026-10-13
539 Chapter 539 - 409: The Patrol Guard’s Discovery 2026-10-13
540 Chapter 540 - 410: Taking Turns 2026-10-13
541 Chapter 541 - 411: Get Him 2026-10-13
542 Chapter 542 - 412: Coming to the Door 2026-10-13
543 Chapter 543 - 413: Not a Single Good Apple 2026-10-13
544 Chapter 544 - 414: Misgivings 2026-10-13
545 Chapter 545 - 415: The Tree Longs for Stillness, but the Wind Will Not Cease 2026-10-13
546 Chapter 546 - 416: Declaration of War 2026-10-13
547 Chapter 547 - 417: Failed Fishing Expedition 2026-10-13
548 Chapter 548 - 418: Whale Fall 2026-10-13
549 Chapter 549 - 419: I’m Not Worthy 2026-10-13
550 Chapter 550 - 420: Madness 2026-10-13

Chapter 548: Chapter 418: Whale Fall

The murder in the small private room instantly alarmed the higher-ups of the Garden of Fragrances.

In less than a minute, two B-level managers arrived.

However, since someone with the same cultivation level was sniped, they dared not make a decision lightly, and could only protect the scene carefully, prohibiting any leaks of information.

Ten minutes later, an A-level descended from the sky, landing in the Garden of Fragrances, sweeping in like a whirlwind.

The airspace over Fengrao City is prohibited for A-level flights, but for those who can afford the Garden of Fragrances, having a bit of privilege is quite normal.

This person entered the room, glanced around, then furrowed his brows into a knot. ”This is Donatas... Isn’t he Earth Attribute?”

Without armor, the Earth Attribute can’t withstand a shot from an anti-material laser sniper rifle, but didn’t the wall block it somewhat?

One B-level came over and muttered softly, ”Sir, please take a look at that corpse.”

The A-level approached to take a closer look, then sensed the aura. He was stunned, ”This is Wood Attribute... A-level?”

”Should be Black Wood Guest,” the B-level said quietly with insight, ”I’ve seen his image.”

”Is it the one who can do Wood Concealment?” The A-level was increasingly shocked upon hearing this. ”Damn... Wasn’t he dead on Star No. 3?”

”Should be right,” the B-level pursed his lips, voice almost inaudible, ”See, there’s a flowerpot beside him.”

”No way...” The A-level squatted down, examined the corpse carefully, and his expression grew more solemn.

After looking for nearly a minute, he stood up and spoke solemnly, ”Seal off all information!”

The guard captain’s face slightly changed upon hearing this, ”Sir, we need to quickly return and notify the boss’s family.”

Donastar had been dead for over ten minutes, but the bad news had yet to reach the estate.

Firstly, it was because the guards of the Garden of Fragrances prohibited their communications—who knows if there are insiders working against them?

Secondly... the guards were well aware that Donastar’s household was riddled with intrigue and conflict.

Not only did he have many lovers and children, but he also had siblings, among whom two nephews were quite outstanding.

While Donastar was alive, he could suppress all disharmonious voices, but if he died suddenly, his household would surely be in chaos!

Those accompanying Donastar were the elite guard forces from his household. If they didn’t return, the estate could easily fall into chaos at any moment.

So they must hurry back to personally convey the news to calm most of the unrest.

The A-level glanced at him coldly, ”Until the suspects are cleared, no one is allowed to leave!”

”Is this a shady establishment?” The captain couldn’t hold back upon hearing this, raising his voice significantly, ”We are the boss’s guards!”

The A-level’s brows furrowed slightly, and his voice grew cooler, ”Dare you repeat that?”

Despite being a Gold Attribute B-level, the captain shuddered at these words, not daring to speak further.

Had the boss been alive, he might have argued his point firmly, but now there was no one to back him; how could he have the guts to act tough?

Upon seeing his silence, the A-level merely snorted lightly, ”That’s better!”

”We’re running a legitimate business and don’t wish to trouble our guests, but this matter pertains to our reputation... understood?”

The captain hesitated for a moment, then voiced a question, ”Sir, can we notify the boss’s family?”

The A-level pondered for a moment, then shook his head slowly, ”Sorry, no. We will notify them on your behalf, please cooperate.”

Upon hearing this, the captain’s face sank, ”Can I inform my own family that I’m temporarily staying at the Garden of Fragrances and can’t return... Is that permissible?”

The A-level smirked at him, ”What if I say it’s not?”

The captain took a deep breath, immediately made a sign, and donned himself with golden armor, ”I’m worried you’ll silence us!”

”Silence us?” An Earth Attribute C-level guard, hearing this, also donned rock armor, ”Boss, what say you?”

The A-level made no move, merely smirking at them.

Meanwhile, two B-level guards also donned armor.

The guard captain dared not say anything more, merely coughed lightly, ”The boss has significant business interests!”

Upon hearing this, all the guards realized, and promptly donned armor, seeming ready to fight at any moment.

”Alright,” the A-level shook his head, snorted coldly, ”We conduct legitimate business... You’re allowed to notify your family.”

Upon hearing this, the guard captain’s lips twitched slightly, ”Then thank you, sir.”

Having roamed society for years, he had encountered myriad people and situations, and knew that those running entertainment establishments were unlikely to be kind-hearted.

Thus, he added sincerely, ”For them to snipe through a wall and kill the boss... and Black Wood Guest, they mean no good.”

Don’t think you’ll be able to occupy the boss’s assets by silencing us; do you know who you’re competing with?

”Oh?” The A-level chuckled in anger, catching the implication behind the other’s words.

”So young, already adept at dramatizing things; I dare not believe you’ll do anything worthwhile when you return!”

Despite calling him ”boss” all along, who knows what you’re truly thinking inside?

It’s serious when such a prominent boss dies unexpectedly without arrangements for his legacy; it will surely attract much envy.

This is somewhat akin to Blue Star’s ”whale fall,” where one life’s end brings myriad life.

Well, the metaphor isn’t quite apt, but anyhow, a large creature’s death certainly draws vultures.

Doesn’t the Garden of Fragrances want to take over Donastar’s assets? That’s impossible.

No one has too much money, and with such a juicy piece of meat in front, who wouldn’t want a bite?

However, if the other party died in the Garden of Fragrances, and we attempt to seize their assets, if word gets out, it wouldn’t sound good at all.

The city is ultimately not like the wilderness, although there’s no lack of forceful takeovers, at least one must maintain appearances.

If those in the service industry get a bad reputation, will customers still dare to come?

Not to mention that the assassin’s strength is indeed frightening to him.

He signaled to his subordinates watching the place, ”Have them report back home and listen in throughout the process, any anomalies could mean they’re the assassin’s inside man!”

Anyone contemplating sending out any signals should really think about what consequences they might face!

After making arrangements, the A-level turned around and left, using his watch to make a call.

On the other end appeared a middle-aged man, holding a glass of wine, lounging in a bathrobe, with a beauty behind him massaging his shoulders.

”Hmm, how are things going?”

”Very tricky,” the A-level spoke in a deep voice, ”Boss, the other side sniped the Black Wood Guest through a wall... and he could even use Wood Concealment!”

Wood Concealment is not complete Invisibility, but it’s still an innate Technique, to see through this, they are definitely not to be trifled with.

The middle-aged man didn’t show any surprise, as he had received some information through other channels, ”Was it really the Black Wood Guest?”

The A-level answered in a deep voice, ”Blunt Knife confirmed it, and according to my Perception, there’s a more than ninety percent chance.”

”I’m still a bit puzzled,” the middle-aged man spoke in a deep voice, ”The Black Wood Guest has been missing, for thirty years, right?”

”He was A-level back then, and after thirty years, his body’s attributes... couldn’t withstand a shot through a wall?”

”This is also what I’m puzzled about,” the A-level replied in a deep voice, ”the other party used nothing more than a Type-III Anti-Material Laser Sniper Rifle.”

The sync of a Superpower Warrior increases with Cultivation Level and time, and the Black Wood Guest was a long-standing Wood Attribute A-level.

Wood Attribute does not have strong defense against lasers, but it is still very durable.

Someone like him, with a wall for cover, was actually sniped with one shot, it’s truly terrifying on deeper thought.

The middle-aged man furrowed his brows, ”In the state of Wood Concealment, his defense might be lower, could that be the reason?”

”I don’t dare to say,” the A-level shook his head honestly, ”Anyway, the other side... is really strong.”

”Hmm,” the middle-aged man nodded, ”I’ll check to see if he’s offended any enemies recently.”

In less than half a minute, the middle-aged man started laughing, ”Ha, such audacity, to actually provoke Poliana!”

”Poliana?” The A-level was stunned at the mention, Fengrao City may not be small, but there aren’t many B-level Warriors.

Moreover, Poliana is not a teacher at the academy, she holds real power.

There are many B-level teachers at the academy, but not many whose fame spreads, but the civic affairs sector is far-reaching.

The A-level furrowed his brows, hesitantly saying, ”I feel... she’s not that kind of person.”

”Who can tell?” The middle-aged man snorted coldly, ”These people... each one is a great actor.”

Then, he gave a small exclamation, after four or five seconds, he asked, ”You haven’t considered killing anyone, have you?”

”No,” the A-level replied straightforwardly, ”The Garden of Fragrances still wants its reputation... mainly, I don’t dare.”

”It’s right not to dare,” the middle-aged man snorted lightly, ”Donastar was passively drawn into this, he’s just a pawn!”

The A-level was taken aback, ”The people behind Poliana made a move? Isn’t she from a civilian background?”

”It might not even be her people,” the middle-aged man replied leisurely, ”maybe someone just wants to fish in troubled waters, it’s just that kind of thing.”

People reading the situation can really see differently, perceptiveness isn’t just talk.

”This really is...” The A-level gave a bitter smile, ”This water is too deep, should we avoid it?”

”Just handle things as usual,” the middle-aged man stated casually, ”we won’t provoke, but we’re not afraid of trouble either.”

However, the Garden of Fragrances’ intention to keep things secret ultimately didn’t materialize.

The main reason was that the A-level flew over as an exception!

The Garden of Fragrances has a strong presence in Fengrao City, but if an A-level flies at night, it’s impossible for others not to inquire.

This A-level was quite annoyed, if I’d known it was such a big deal, I would have taken my time coming.

He originally thought he could handle it, but later found out, it wasn’t a normal amount of trouble.

If he had known this, why the rush to come?

Now with the government sending people to investigate, the Garden of Fragrances must cooperate, at least maintain outward respect.

In fact, if the Garden of Fragrances really controlled the situation, dealing with the government would be much easier, regardless of the truth, they could say whatever they want.

But now, they haven’t taken control, have they? They also didn’t want the people who acted to misunderstand, so could only speak the truth.

Helping the dead to cover-up isn’t worthwhile; helping the killer to cover-up, there’s no such friendship!

So, before dawn, the news of Donastar’s death spread wildly.

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