Blue Phoenix Chapter 77 – Silent Raven

Having suppressed the red mist once more, Hui Yue looked at the man in front of him and within his eyes was a hint of the mercilessness which Hui Yue had experienced before. This time it was suppressed and instead, a mischievousness dominated.

“You’re quite tough, brat,” the bearded man said with a low voice. “I got you good, yet you seemed to be just fine the very next day. You ought to share your secrets with me.”

Hearing this, Hui Yue could not help but chuckle lightly, “Even if I were to tell you, would you stop trying to kill me, or even give me the reason why I am being targeted?”

“Heh,” the bearded man humphed slightly with a smile on his face. “That I can’t do,” he said, his appearance not looking even slightly sorry for refusing to answer. “But I will give you a present,” he continued and handed over a memory stone which contained a message.

“Have fun finding information about me,” the bearded man said before he slipped into the crowd and exited Hui Yue’s line of sight, leaving behind a thoughtful white-haired young man.

A few more families arrived, each bringing gifts before Hui Yue was finally done greeting his guests. Although it was now expected of him to slowly go from group to group and converse with all the guests, Hui Yue used this opportunity to slip away for a moment, to look at the memory stone he had been gifted.

Placing the memory stone to his forehead a few sentences floated in his mind. ‘I am killing you for money. As a reward for escaping last time, and as a present for purchasing this new house, I will give you ten days of rest. After that be prepared.’

Receiving the message, Hui Yue frowned, but there was nothing he could do to change the bearded man’s opinion. At least he managed to get ten days of rest. Hui Yue was slightly annoyed and could not help but swear. He quickly regained his composition and started making the rounds talking to the different groups of guests.

Hui Yue had only appeared in the city a few years back. Here he was with enough money to buy the most expensive mansion

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