novelAbuy Chapter 13 The Net Returns
Chapter 13 The Net Returns
The next morning.
Xia Bing arrived at the clinic and pushed open Jing Ni's door.
"How are you feeling?"
"Much better." Jingni leaned against the headboard, holding the baby in her arms. Her complexion was much better than a few days ago. "She can already get out of bed and walk around."
Xia Bing nodded.
"Pack your things, I'll take you home."
Jing Ni paused for a moment, then nodded.
She knew the clinic was not a place to stay for long; the people from the Net would find her sooner or later.
Xia Bing helped Jing Ni pack her things and then left the clinic with her and the baby.
Throughout the journey, Xia Bing walked ahead, her eyes frequently scanning the surrounding streets.
Jingni followed behind him, carrying the child, feeling somewhat nervous.
She knew the methods of the Net, and that if she were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Don't worry," Xia Bing's voice came from ahead, "I've already made arrangements; no one will notice us."
Jingni glanced at his retreating figure and felt somewhat at ease.
This young man is very thorough in his work.
After passing through several alleys, Xia Bing led Jing Ni to a secluded courtyard.
"Is this your home?"
"Hmm." Xia Bing pushed open the door. "The yard isn't big, but it's enough for us."
Jingni walked into the courtyard and looked around.
The yard wasn't big, but it was very tidy, with a few trees and a well.
The main house has three rooms, and there are two rooms each in the east and west wing rooms.
"You live alone?"
"And my mother," Xia Bing said. "She's not feeling well and is resting in the backyard."
Jingni nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
Xia Bing led her to the east wing.
"You can stay here for now. Let me know if you need anything."
"Thank you." Jing Ni entered the room, placed the baby on the bed, and turned to look at Xia Bing. "Why...why are you so good to me?"
Xia Bing remained silent for a moment.
"I already said it, because you need help."
"That's all?"
"That's all."
Jingni looked at him, hesitant to speak.
Xia Bing turned and left.
"have a good rest."
……
evening.
Xia Bing sat in the courtyard, meditating with her eyes closed.
Since obtaining the Sacred Heart Technique, he has been cultivating every day, constantly improving his strength.
He has now achieved a stable initial stage of innate ability, but is still some distance from the middle stage.
While he was cultivating, he suddenly opened his eyes.
Someone is coming.
And there's more than one.
Xia Bing stood up and looked toward the courtyard gate.
"Knock knock knock—"
A knock sounded on the door, very soft and rhythmic.
Xia Bing didn't move, but said in a deep voice, "Who?"
After a moment of silence outside the door, a deep voice came:
"Young Master Xia, I am Luo Wang, and I have been sent to pay you a visit."
Net!
Xia Bing's eyes turned cold.
They found us so quickly?
What brings you here?
"Please hand over Jing Ni, Young Master Xia." The voice outside the door was calm. "This is a matter for the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven), and has nothing to do with Young Master Xia. The Luo Wang will not make things difficult for you."
Xia Bing gave a cold laugh.
What if I don't pay?
There was a moment of silence outside the door.
"Then... I'll have to offend you."
As soon as he finished speaking, the courtyard gate shattered with a loud crash!
Three dark figures rushed into the courtyard and headed straight for the east wing.
Xia Bing flashed and stood in front of the three of them.
"If you want to touch her, you'll have to get past me first."
The three exchanged a glance and attacked simultaneously!
Three long swords were aimed directly at Xia Bing's vital points!
Xia Bing stood still, motionless.
When the three longswords were close, he raised his right hand and gently swung it.
"Bang!"
A terrifying palm strike swept out, instantly shattering the three longswords!
The three were blasted several meters away and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out blood!
Xia Bing stepped forward and looked down at the three of them.
"Is that all the Net has to offer?"
The three men's expressions changed drastically.
They were Earth-level assassins from the Luo Wang organization, top-tier experts in the acquired realm, yet they were sent flying by this young man's single palm strike?
"Who...who are you?!"
Xia Bing didn't answer, only coldly saying, "Go back and tell your master that I've protected Jing Ni. Anyone who dares to come again will be killed without mercy."
The three looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear.
This young man's abilities are unfathomable.
They are no match for them at all.
"Yes...yes!"
The three struggled to their feet and fled in a disheveled state.
Xia Bing looked in the direction they left, her brows furrowed slightly.
This is only a low-level assassin; the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) will definitely not let this go.
Next, they'll probably send a top-tier assassin.
"you……"
Jing Ni's voice came from behind.
Xia Bing turned around and saw Jing Ni holding a baby, standing at the door of the east wing, her face somewhat pale.
"You heard everything?"
Jingni nodded.
"The Net won't let me go," she whispered. "You saved me, and you've already gotten yourself into trouble with the Net. I... I don't want to drag you down with me."
Xia Bing looked at her.
"You think I'm afraid of being caught in a trap?"
"The Luo Wang network is vast, spanning the seven kingdoms, and its top-tier assassins are even grandmaster-level experts..."
"So what?" Xia Bing interrupted her. "I saved you, so I'll protect you."
Jing Ni was stunned.
She looked into Xia Bing's eyes, which were clear, firm, and unwavering.
"Why?" she asked. "Why would you go to such lengths for me?"
Xia Bing remained silent for a moment.
"Maybe...it's because I think you deserve it."
Jingni was startled.
She lowered her head, hugged the baby tightly in her arms, and her eyes were a little moist.
From childhood to adulthood, no one has ever been willing to do anything for her.
She was merely a tool of the net, a killing machine, someone who could be discarded at any time.
But this young man was willing to fight against the Luo Wang organization for her sake.
"Thank you," she whispered.
Xia Bing shook her head and turned back into the courtyard.
"Get some rest, I'll think of something tomorrow."
……
late at night.
Xia Bing lay in bed, but couldn't fall asleep.
The Net will definitely send even stronger assassins.
He must improve his strength as soon as possible.
Just then, he suddenly felt a powerful aura approaching.
Xia Bing suddenly opened her eyes.
coming!
He jumped up and rushed out of the room.
In the courtyard, a dark figure stood silently.
Under the moonlight, the man wore a black robe covered with netting, a mask on his face, and held a long sword in his hand.
The sword was long and slender, its blade gleaming with a cold light.
"A top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang organization," the man whispered. "I've been ordered to take Jing Ni's life."
Top-tier!
Xia Bing's pupils contracted slightly.
A master in the late stage of the Innate Realm may even be close to the Great Perfection of the Innate Realm.
He had never encountered an opponent of this caliber before.
"Who are you?" Xia Bing asked.
Code name: Sunshade.
The sun is obscured!
Xia Bing felt a chill run down her spine.
The top-tier assassin of the Luo Wang organization, one of the Eight Swords of the King of Yue!
His strength surpasses that of Jing Ni!
Yan Ri looked at Xia Bing, his voice icy: "You saved Jing Ni, making you an enemy of the Luo Wang. Tonight, you and she will both die."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Ri flashed forward, his long sword aimed straight at Xia Bing's throat!
The sword moved with incredible speed, carrying a sharp killing intent!
Xia Bing's pupils contracted, and she quickly retreated.
The sword's edge grazed his neck, leaving a trail of blood.
He covered his neck and retreated into the courtyard.
The sword was sheathed in the eclipse, which was somewhat unexpected.
"You actually dodged it... Looks like you're quite capable."
Xia Bing didn't speak, she just stared at the blood in her palm.
he got hurt.
Although it was just a minor scratch, the opponent was, after all, a top expert at the late stage of the Innate Realm.
He must take this seriously.
"Again."
Xia Bing said in a deep voice, and activated the Sacred Heart Technique within his body at full power.
Yan Ri snorted coldly and attacked again!
Sword light, like a rainbow, enveloped Xia Bing's entire body!
Xia Bing stood still, her gaze calm.
Just as the sword of the sun-covering figure was about to pierce him—
He moved.
Make a palm with your right hand and strike out from a distance!
Sacred Heart Technique – One of the Four Tribulations of the Sacred Heart, the Tribulation of Startling Eyes!
"boom!"
A terrifying mental shock swept out, striking directly at Yan Ri's sea of consciousness!
Yan Ri's expression changed drastically, his body trembled violently, and his sword momentum collapsed instantly!
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xia Bing lunged forward, her right hand transforming into a claw, aiming straight for Yan Ri's throat!
"die!"
A look of terror flashed in Yan Ri's eyes as he desperately retreated.
But Xia Bing is faster!
"puff--!"
Xia Bing's claws slashed across Yan Ri's neck, and blood splattered!
Yan Ri covered her throat, staring at Xia Bing in disbelief.
"You...you..."
Before he could finish speaking, his body went limp and collapsed.
died.
Xia Bing withdrew her hand and looked at Yan Ri's corpse.
He won.
One move and you're dead.
Although it relied on the power of the Four Calamities of the Sacred Heart, the result speaks for itself.
His strength was already enough to kill a master in the late stage of the Innate Realm.
"you……"
Jing Ni's voice came from behind.
Xia Bing turned around and saw Jing Ni standing at the door holding a baby, her eyes filled with shock.
"You killed Yan Ri?"
"Um."
"Yan Ri is a top-tier assassin of the Luo Wang organization, stronger than me... and you actually..."
Xia Bing didn't explain, she just said, "Go back and rest, it's alright."
Jingni looked at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
This young man's strength was far greater than she had imagined.
Even Yan Ri was no match for him.
"Thank you," she whispered.
Xia Bing nodded, then turned and buried Yan Ri's body.
After daybreak, he will try to deal with the traces.
The matter of the snare has come to a temporary end.
But he knew this was just the beginning.