Author's Note: Do Not Unlock Yet. Chapter Is Still Under Construction.
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The City Lord's eyes lit with a flicker of approval. "Well said. In that case, we will reinforce your body with every layer of protection at our disposal. Talismans, cultivation-enhancing medicine, and formation-runed attire... all will be prepared within three days."
Tarkos, silent till now, finally spoke. "He will not go alone."
Xuan Wenzhou studied Tarkos with scrutiny. "You are the assassin from the Violet Spring... the one that walks in shadows."
"That would be me," Tarkos responded, lips curled in a cocky half-smile.
The City Lord chuckled faintly. "Then I will trust you to watch his back... not stab it."
Tarkos gave a dramatic bow. "I've retired from that line of work."
Victor smirked. "Mostly."
Xuan Wenzhou nodded, signaling to his guards. "Escort them to the Flame Lotus Hall. Their accommodations will be arranged."
