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The pain in his body accompanied by the feeling of vomiting, Gong Tiangshui had just woken up and was already in a very bad mood.

His fingers had already touched the flying daggers at his waist – the position was no different from before he fainted. The rest of the hidden weapons and "drunkenness and intoxication" were placed on the table ten steps away.

He propped himself up and got used to the piercing pain from his wounds. Then, he walked towards the table with his bare feet on the ground.

The moment his fingers touched the concealed weapon sack, the room's door was opened.

Gong Tianxiong turned around, grabbed the person's chest with one hand, and rubbed his waist with his right hand. With the throwing knife held between his fingers, he pressed it against the person's neck in the next moment.

"Senior apprentice-brother …" The young man who was pressed against the wall was obviously frightened by him. After a good long while, he finally spat out two words.

Hearing that, Gongzi narrowed his eyes and sized him up. It was a clean yet ordinary set of clothes. It was fair and delicate, but it couldn't be considered to be anything outstanding. It was a thin figure with eyes that were filled with panic but not fear … This person didn't know martial arts. Maybe, but not now.

Ascertaining that he was harmless, Gongzi took a step back and returned the knife to his palm. "Who are you?"

The young man took a little time to recover his composure, he touched his neck that had been cut off and looked at him with a helpless look. "Senior Brother, you don't recognize me anymore? "I'm returning to the ship."

"Return to the boat?" Gongzi thought for a moment. "Tang Xiao's favorite medicine jar?"

Returning Boat let out a sigh, but he didn't seem displeased at all. "Mn, I think Senior Brother should be talking about me."

Gongzi leaned against the table and picked up his whip. "You don't seem to dislike that name?"

Returning to the boat, he said, "Because Senior Brother was not the first to say that."

"Who else?" Gongzi asked with interest.

Returning Boat licked the blood off his fingers before raising his eyes and replying, "The young prince said the same thing. He's used to calling me that."

Gong Tieshan commented, "Very relevant."

Returning to the boat could only use a sigh to express his helplessness.

"This shouldn't be the Puppet Palace, right? I won't be out for more than a day. This place is most likely an inn — — Then why are you in this sort of place? " He spoke very quickly and with a certain tone. At the end, there were questions.

Returning Boat was slightly startled, then he replied, "This is an inn less than three miles away from the forest. It is very remote and no one will come. Senior Brother fainted for about six hours. "

Gong Tianxiong moved his shoulders slightly: "Where is Hallmaster Tang?"

Returning to the boat, he said, "He left with the Third Palace Master."

"It sounds like they left you here alone?"

Returning Boat was stunned for a moment. "And you."

"This is the first time I've seen Hall Master Tang bring a medicine jar out of the Puppet Palace, but you're still so relaxed about leaving yourself here."

Gui Zhou bit his lips and said softly, "I won't run. Other than the Palace Mistress, no one else would be willing to take me in. "

"A man with arms and legs, picking water and chopping firewood, isn't he afraid of dying?" "No," Gongzi said casually, dropping his eyes when he saw his pale face. Following his gaze, Gong Tianyi was obviously taken aback.

A pair of white hands, they weren't ugly, with slender knuckles, obviously not the hands of someone who had done heavy work. Ye Zichen looked up, and saw that each of his wrists, which was hidden in his sleeve, had a hideous scar. Upon closer inspection, the angle of his wrist was a bit unnatural.

After a while, Gongzi asked, "Is your hand the same?"

Returning Boat forced a smile, "Yes, I had a small accident, it's fine now."

Gong Sou looked at him for a while, then suddenly said: "I didn't know your hand was injured, that was just an unintentional remark, don't mind it."

Returning Boat shook his head, "It's nothing. Senior Brother was able to stand up straight after receiving such a heavy injury. I'm sorry for such a trivial matter … Senior Brother must be ashamed. "

Gongzi shrugged. "They each have their own ways of life. I'm just trying to stay alive."

Returning to the ship hesitated for a moment before asking, "May I ask Senior Brother a few questions?"

Gongzi raised his eyebrows in surprise, but didn't object. "Go ahead. If I can answer, I'll probably answer you."

Returning Boat asked, "Senior Brother, why didn't you fight back?"

The expression in Gong Sou's eyes turned darker as he roughly understood his words. After a while, he said, "Assassins must unconditionally obey orders. If you fight back, I probably won't be allowed to exist anymore, right? "

Returning to the boat, he asked, "If we leave the Poison Hall, will you be able to live?"

Gongzi shook his head. "I don't know, and I don't intend to try."

GuiZhou pursed his lips and mustered up his courage to ask, "Senior Brother, are you speaking from the heart, or are you afraid that I'm testing me, and that's why you're saying this?"

Gongzi chuckled lightly: "Truth. If I was afraid that you would probe, I wouldn't answer. " Standing up, he rubbed his hair: "You, just follow Hallmaster Tang. Since you have been safe for so many years, it means that you are already used to it and Hall Master Tang is also used to it. You and I are the same people, homeless people who use their lives in exchange for our lives. "

Returning Boat didn't seem to understand what he meant. He only looked at him blankly.

Gongtian shrugged and with a face full of indifference, he told a story that seemed to have nothing to do with him, "My father sold me when I was less than five years old and sold me for ten taels of silver. Master said to me at that time, either accept everything and live on, or give up everything and die. I always remember that saying. "

Looking at the fear in Guizhou's eyes, Gong Du laughed helplessly, "I have no other intentions. I just wanted to say that my life, and my freedom, was sold to the Antidote Hall when I was five years old. So, whether I am dead or alive, it all belongs to the Poison Hall. Only the Alchemy Hall will be able to live to this day with me – it's that simple. "

"I see." Returning Boat hesitated, then cautiously looked at him. "Can I ask you another question?"

Gongzi shrugged. "Speak."

Returning to the ship, he hesitated for a long time before slowly asking, "Have you seen Protector Yan and Protector Wang?"

Hall Master Tang didn't tell you? "

Returning Boat shook his head, "I didn't ask."

The corner of Gong Jue's eyes slightly curved, "Are you planning to go find them?"

Returning Boat's eyes dimmed a little. "No, I was just asking. It's good that both of them are alive. "

Gong Du asked, "How much will you want to leave for the Crippling Feather Sect?"

Returning Boat was stunned once again, as if he was trying to figure out the meaning behind his words.

"Forget it, it's nothing." As the words reached the tip of his tongue, Gong Qing didn't want to say anymore, "Get out of the way, I want to get out."

Gui Zhou subconsciously went to stop him: "The hall master told you to take good care of your injuries and not to wander around."

"I'll look around and then I'll come back," said Gongxu. I've recovered half of my injuries, so I have more than enough to protect myself with. "

Returning Boat hesitated, "But …"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of wind breaking. Gong Tianni subconsciously pushed aside the boat and stepped to the side to avoid it. The knife that was flying towards his throat flew past his cheek, bringing with it a few drops of blood. His body slanted to the side as he placed his palms on the ground, subconsciously trying to avoid any possible moves. The wounds on his body split open from dodging, and his strength flowed out with the blood. His legs went limp, and he fell to the ground.

The moment he fell to the ground, Gong Qing's pupils shrank as he stared at the 'drunken stupor' in his hands. As a top assassin, he was fully aware of his physical condition. The lack of strength just now was absolutely not because of his injuries. His intuition told him that it was poison. It was a poison that had just occurred very quickly.

"You still dare to say that you have more than enough power to protect yourself?" Tang Xiao Yu kicked open the door, which had been pierced by the knife. He smirked coldly. "If it's someone else, I'll take your life."

After staring blankly for a moment, Gong Sou did not even need to raise his head to recognize the person who came, he turned around and knelt down on one knee: "Greetings, Palace Head."

Tang Xiao didn't answer. Instead, he turned his head to the ship. "You go out first. I have a few words to say to him."

Returning Boat lowered his head and answered. He turned around and left. After closing the door that had a hole in it, he quickly left.

Tang Xiao Yu walked to the wall and pulled out his flying dagger. He turned around and waved at Gongzi. "Two legs. Kneel well."

Gongzi gave a start, put down his leg, and kneeled on the ground. "Hallmaster …"

The smile on Tang Xiao's face grew cold. "The assassin needs to get anything that can be used as a weapon as soon as he comes to his senses. Also, he has to get the commonly used weapons as soon as possible after determining the danger to his surroundings." But you still forgot to be on guard against the dangers of anything? "

Gongzi's guess was confirmed, and he pursed his lips, "I ignored it."

Tang Xiao was noncommittal. "Ignore my identity. Under the circumstances, what chance do you have to win against me? What chance do you have to kill me? And what chance do you have to escape from this place?"

"I don't have any confidence in defeating you. I have a thirty percent chance of killing you, and a ninety percent chance of escaping this place."

Tang Xiao's eyebrows shot up. "The standard for escaping?"

"I will protect my life, and the Palace Mistress will not stake her life," Gongzi said.

Tang Xiao Yu looked at him for a moment. "Is that your confidence?"

"This is the confidence of the number one assassin of the Poison Hall," Gong Tianxiong replied faintly. He was by no means the most powerful person in the Wine Hall, but amongst all the true killers, he was worthy of the title of number one.

Tang Xiao Yu hefted the knife in his hand. He didn't pursue the matter, but instead asked another question. "Who is your master?" Or is it the Young Noble Qing Yi? "

Gongtian was silent for a moment, then he chose to compromise. "Second Young Master."

"Where's the poison?" Tang Xiao asked.

Gong Sou pursed his lips as the edge of the throwing knife suddenly pressed against the side of his neck. He knew Tang Xiao was a fool, and was well aware of the outcome if he didn't answer, so he replied truthfully, "Master doesn't know."

"You're hiding this from him?" Tang Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow.

Gongzi continued, "Master is loyal to young master, Second Young Master couldn't convince him, so …"

Tang Xiao was foolish enough to ask, "Who is in charge of Qingyi Young master and Tears of Blood?"

Gong Tianni smiled bitterly, "It must be Young Master. Second Young Master is just a confidant."

Tang Xiao was stunned. "The young master in green …" "No?"

Gongzi knew what he was asking and shook his head. "No."

Tang Xiao Yu muttered, "That's true." If it was him, he wouldn't have the ability to make the young master of the Beggar Clan and the Mysterious Iron Gang worship him as a subject, nor the ability to create a valley in the underworld. " He came back to his senses and smiled, "I am more interested in this Young Master Qing Yi. Just what kind of person is capable of making tears and blood flow? "

Gong Tianxiong said casually, "Isn't Second Young Master also choosing to betray us?"

Tang Xiao was taken aback, and laughed. "It seems so."

Gongxu said: "Actually, it's just a matter of interest. However, young master has chosen to save those who are still alive after the next great calamity, and the second young master has chosen to avenge his dead parents. "

Tang Xiao's eyes narrowed. "How can a nest be perfect?"

Gongzi continued, "Young Master won't let the threat of a nest attack appear."

Tang Xiao foolishly looked at him. "Aren't you one for tears and blood?" Why are you still speaking up for your young master? "

Gongzi pretended not to hear his taunt. "I listen to Second Young Master's orders, but I believe that Young Master has the ability to lead us through calamities."

Tang Xiao smirked. "Even if you didn't cover your nest, you wouldn't be that perfect egg."

Gongzi lowered his eyes. "I've never asked for anything too extravagant."

Tang Xiao Yu looked at him for a moment. "Of all the disciples I've taught, besides Zhao Qingyan, you're the most outstanding." You are talented, ruthless, and cruel to yourself. "Honestly speaking, in terms of overall ability, you are even more outstanding than Zhao Qingyan."

Gongzi revealed a puzzled look. "Palace Mistress?"

Tang Xiao Yu looked at him for a long time. "Are you willing to die for your master without a sound?"

Gongzi opened his mouth, then gave a reply after a long while: "I have no choice but to be willing."

Tang Xiao was so stunned he lifted the knife up to his chin. "Do you think Tears of Blood is a good master?"

Gongzi replied, "Yes or no, I don't have the right to be picky."

"If I asked you to be my apprentice, would you agree?" Tang Xiao asked.

Gongzi looked at him blankly, then asked: "Hallmaster doesn't intend to interfere with Second Young Master's revenge, right?"

"Did you hear that?" Tang Xiao's lips curled in to a grin. "I thought you passed out."

Gongzi shook his head: "I didn't hear you, it's just that when Hallmaster took me away, I woke up for a moment, and there was only Hallmaster around."

Tang Xiao was foolish. "That's right. I'm not going to do anything to avenge my tears and blood. I won't stop him from doing anything."

Asgard Mistress is not a person from the Puppet Palace, there is no doubt that she will choose what she wants. "But I'm alive for the Puppet Palace, I don't dare to leave the Puppet Palace at this time."

Tang Xiao was straightforward. "I can have Drifting Water as well."

After a moment of hesitation, Gongxu understood what he meant, and could not help but smile bitterly: "Hallmaster has misunderstood, I did not reject it because of shallow marks."

Tang Xiao Yu put away his knife and watched him prostrate himself on the ground. After a moment he spoke. "Tears and Blood don't care about you, nor do they treasure you. To him, you're nothing more than a knife that can be thrown away at any time."

Gongzi remained motionless. He looked so humble and submissive while lying on the ground: "I know."

"I know your heart for the Puppet Palace," Tang Xiao said. "Then I don't understand why you chose Tears of Blood as your allegiance." With Lu Weeping for mercy, don't cry for mercy. Which one of them wasn't more suitable to be the Lord than Tears and Blood? Tears of Blood paid the puppet, in the favor of the light, young grind and do not understand benevolence, never cherish subordinates. If you follow him, you will never be able to bear the good fruit. "

"These subordinates all know, but the Second Young Master was the only one who knew the details of that year and was willing to risk his life to fight for the Puppet Palace. The eldest young master had been blessed by the Crown Prince and was on good terms with him, so he would not hurt him in the slightest. Third Young Master often stayed in the Puppet Palace. He was not knowledgeable about the world and did not know about the various grudges and grudges that had occurred in the past. Moreover, the Third Young Master has very shallow connections with this subordinate, so this subordinate is afraid that this subordinate will not trust him. "

Tang Xiao Ai sighed. "Weeping Lu and Huaijin are too similar. She's adept at handling matters, but she's still a little lacking in her ruthlessness."

Gongzi was silent.

"Forget it, let fate decide." Tang Xiao was finally unable to force his hand. "If you can see Weeping Lu, don't forget to tell him to restrain his tears. His heart is full of malice. No one but Weeping Lu can suppress him."

Gong Ni nodded: "Yes, this subordinate will remember Hall Master's reminder."

"Your injuries aren't fully healed," Tang Xiao said. "Don't be in such a hurry to leave." It will be dawn in two hours. We'll wait for you to leave tonight. "

Gong Tianxiong also knew that it was not appropriate for him to force himself, so he nodded in agreement.

Tang Xiao Yu turned to leave, but just as he was about to push open the door, he warned again. "If you change your mind, send me a letter at any time." You shouldn't be willing to be a pawn in the matters of the heavens. " Without another word, he left in large strides.

Chess piece, abandoned.

For a moment Gongzi was at a loss for words, unable to grasp the meaning behind Tang Xiao's stupidity.