The master that Xia Yuqing mentioned, when looking at the various families in Modu, large or small, was probably someone everyone knew.
It was none other than the renowned martial arts expert, Xiao Yun!
If anyone didn't know Xiao Yun, it was purely because that person was too low-level to have any contact with such a figure.
Even setting aside his personal strength, Xiao Yun had founded the Lingyun Association.
This achievement alone was enough to place him among the most untouchable individuals in the country!
This was because the Lingyun Association was a notorious assassin organization within the circles!
As long as a client came knocking, there was no one they dared not kill!
Some even claimed the Lingyun Association was the king of the night!
These descriptions and evaluations made the Lingyun Association an inescapable nightmare for the people of Modu.
Xiao Yun was already old, and Xia Yuqing had arrived in Modu.
Although young, she had almost taken over the entire Lingyun Association according to her master's arrangements!
"Song Qiao, hehehe..."
Xia Yuqing's lips curved into a smile, like a black rose blooming in the night.
Beautiful yet profoundly dangerous!
She casually picked up the telescope from the windowsill again, peering through the window to carefully observe Song Qiao's car.
From such a distance, Song Qiao had no way of detecting the gaze cast from a window in a tall building.
*Hoo~*
After about 10 minutes, he slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.
Gao Meng quickly turned her head and asked, "How is it, Master? Should we leave?"
Song Qiao then rolled down the car window, looked outside, and slowly shook his head, saying.
"It seems we can't leave yet."
"Huh?" Gao Meng's heart leaped, and she quickly followed Song Qiao's gaze to look outside.
She saw a middle-aged man standing on the other side of the street.
The man's face was resolute, and his chiseled features bore a hint of viciousness.
At this moment, his eyes were fixed on the car they were in, like a hunter who had locked onto his prey.
"Sheng Xiong?" Gao Meng recognized him instantly and her face changed drastically.
Without a word, she was about to start the car and flee with Song Qiao.
However, Song Qiao stopped her with a raised hand.
"Master! You?" Gao Meng was suddenly filled with anxiety, staring at Song Qiao as if she were about to cry.
Song Qiao gently stroked her head and replied with a smile, "If I said we can't leave, then we can't leave."
"Even though he's across the street, that guy isn't someone who can slip away from my grasp!"
"But!" Gao Meng's face showed dejection.
Song Qiao had already opened the car door and stepped out.
Sheng Xiong also strode steadily across the road and came to face him.
"Long time no see!" Upon seeing Song Qiao, Sheng Xiong cupped his hands and said with a sinister smile.
Song Qiao nodded and got straight to the point, asking, "Here to kill me?"
"What do you think?" Sheng Xiong grinned, clearly having waited for this moment!
"Sheng Xiong?" At this moment, a voice of doubt called out from a distance.
Just by hearing the voice, Song Qiao immediately felt a sense of foreboding.
Without even looking back, Xu Rou came rushing over.
She quickly shielded Song Qiao and glared at Sheng Xiong, reprimanding him.
"Bold! As a traitor, you dare appear outside Tianxingjian. Do you think our Security Department is empty?!"
"Hahahahaha!"
Sheng Xiong burst into laughter and mocked Xu Rou.
"Su Fan is crippled, Xie Zhong is seriously injured, and Xue Zhifeng's Dao heart is shaken."
"And this fellow, he's probably too exhausted to even lift his arm, isn't he?"
"If it were at headquarters, I wouldn't dare to show up."
"But this is Tianxingjian, who can save him now!"
Xu Rou was momentarily speechless, as she knew the situation was exactly as Sheng Xiong described.
His words were like sharp needles, piercing her heart with every syllable!
This made Xu Rou glance back at Song Qiao with concern.
Although he had recovered some blood from meditating earlier, this short period was insufficient to restore even 20% of his peak combat power!
Yet, he had to face Sheng Xiong!
As a defector from the Security Department, this person was incredibly powerful.
Remembering that it was Mo Ling and Song Qiao who jointly severely injured him last time.
And even after being severely wounded, he had miraculously escaped under the pursuit of hundreds of Security Department personnel!
For this very reason, the moment Song Qiao saw him, he knew there was no escape.
"You two go first, I'll handle this."
Song Qiao furrowed his brows, carefully considering the current predicament.
He raised his hand to pull Xu Rou behind him, gesturing for her to get in the car and leave with Gao Meng.
"I won't!"
The two girls shouted in unison, their eyes filled with stubbornness as they stared at Song Qiao.
How could they not understand Song Qiao's intentions?
They also knew that if he had the confidence to face Sheng Xiong, he would never have let them leave first!
How could the two girls agree to this!
"Be good!" Song Qiao glanced at Gao Meng with slight displeasure and sternly commanded, feigning anger.
"Master! I... I'll be good!"
Seeing Song Qiao's serious expression, Gao Meng held back tears.
Pouting her lips and sniffing, she promised not to cry out loud.
After getting back into the car, she looked at Song Qiao through the window.
Finally unable to hold back, she burst into tears with a loud wail.
"And you!" Seeing that Xu Rou hadn't moved, Song Qiao said somewhat impatiently.
Xu Rou showed no intention of leaving. She stood beside Song Qiao, staring directly at Sheng Xiong, her gaze incredibly resolute.
"He is a traitor to the Security Department. I have a responsibility to stay and fight him with you!"
The situation was urgent, and Song Qiao didn't have time for subtle persuasion. He replied directly.
"If it were Mo Ling by my side, I wouldn't dissuade her."
"But you can't. Get lost!"
Sheng Xiong appeared to be very patient at this moment, as he knew he could spare Song Qiao's life.
But he wouldn't be able to keep the two girls from him.
Even though Song Qiao was extremely weak now, with only 20% of his combat power left.
He still wouldn't be able to achieve that!
"You two had better listen to him, don't let his noble intentions be in vain."
*Crack crack!*
Xu Rou clenched her fists, her meticulously trimmed fingernails digging deep into her flesh.
Moments later, her palms were bleeding profusely.
Yet, she seemed oblivious, only a feeling of powerlessness washing over her.
"Hurry and go," Gao Meng pleaded with Xu Rou, sniffling.
Xu Rou finally saw the reality of the situation clearly. With heavy steps, she walked towards the car, her hands trembling as she pulled the door shut.
The car started, and Gao Meng bit her lip, her eyes teary as she looked at Song Qiao, silently bidding him farewell.
Then, her eyes suddenly became incredibly resolute. She stared intently at Sheng Xiong and said fiercely.
"I've memorized your appearance!"
"If my master doesn't make it home tonight, I will hunt you to the ends of the earth and kill you!"
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
Sheng Xiong smacked his lips and looked at Gao Meng, smiling.
"What a determined gaze. I believe you can do it."
"Then I'll be waiting for your revenge!"
*Rumble rumble rumble!*
The car roared to life, the engine's ferocious roar seeming to vent the unyielding anger of the two girls.
Looking back at the tail of the car, Song Qiao couldn't help but chuckle, muttering to himself.
"They've really grown up. They know that the most important thing at a time like this is not to distract their master."
A moment later, he seemed to remember the formidable enemy before him.
However, after retracting his gaze, Song Qiao still had a smile in his eyes and introduced Sheng Xiong with a proud expression.
"My disciples."
Sheng Xiong nodded and praised sincerely.
"Indeed. She said she would avenge you, and just by her gaze, I know she'll be able to."
Song Qiao neither refuted nor confirmed, because this time, he truly wasn't sure!
"A lot of time has been wasted, and my disciples are waiting for me to come home."
"Let's begin quickly!"
The topic returned to their battle, and Sheng Xiong's expression suddenly turned cruel.
He looked at Song Qiao like he was looking at a plaything and said with a smile.
"Hmph! Still so confident when facing imminent death!"
"With your current extreme exhaustion, you're no match for me."
"I'd say you should peacefully await that girl to avenge you later!"
As his voice fell, Sheng Xiong exerted force with his feet, about to launch his attack!
Suddenly, without any warning, a gunshot rang out!
It flew directly towards his forehead!