Song of Adolescence

Chapter 206 Kui

Hidden River.

Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber.

Strands of white silk hung outside the chamber, each one swaying gently in the wind, looking very solemn and mournful. According to the rules of the Hidden River, the death of a few killers was not worth hanging up such extravagant white silk. They were supposed to be ruthless and paying homage to the dead would seem too sentimental.

However, the person who died this time was a little different. He was Xie House’s Xie Qidao. Ten years ago, there was a night that people in the Hidden River refer to as the “Night of Blood”. The older generation of martial experts from the Su House, Xie House and Mu House, and even the then Patriarch, all died that night. Only Xie Qidao survived. Among the assassins of the Hidden River, although Su Changhe was the Patriarch, Xie Qidao was the person with the highest seniority. Not to mention---

"The members of Xie House are starting to feel restless." A man in black was standing outside the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber. He was wearing a blood-red ferocious ghost mask, and his hair hung loosely on his back, giving off a chilling effect that was difficult to describe.

There were two guards outside the chamber, one was sitting on the steps smoking a pipe and slowly exhaling smoke while the other held a long sabre while he stood straight as a pole with his sharp eyes.

"They’ve even let this monster out. Looks like things are about to get serious this time," the man smoking his pipe said quietly.

The man with the long sabre sneered. "Even the Patriarch personally got involved last time. Naturally, it had to be something serious. Now, the Head of Xie House has died. If the Patriarch still doesn’t show his trump card, then I’m afraid the Xie House members won’t be agreeable."

At this time, the door to the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber opened slowly and a slender man in black walked out from inside. The man with the long sabre stepped aside and bowed slightly. The man smoking his pipe also put away his lazy expression, put down his pipe and gave a small nod.

Head of Su House, Su Muyu.

He stood opposite the masked man, and it was as if he stood facing his reflection in the water of a lake. The only difference between them was one wore a mask, and the other did not.

"You’re here," Su Muyu said softly.

"Yes, I\'m here." The masked man smiled. "It\'s really regrettable that all three Heads of Houses failed to complete the mission. Now, you have no choice but to send this ferocious ghost out to avenge the death of Xie Qidao."

A trace of anger flashed in the eyes of the man smoking the pipe, and he was about to get up.

"Xie Yu." The man with the long sabre suddenly stepped forward and rested his sabre on his shoulder. "Don\'t bother with this lunatic."

"Lunatic?" The masked man laughed out loud. "Hahahaha, yes, I’m a lunatic."

"The Patriarch is waiting for you. Let\'s go in." Su Muyu turned around and walked into the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber. The masked man also followed him in.

"You wanted to beat him up, didn’t you?" The man with the long sabre asked.

The man who was called Xie Yu replied, "Yes. I’m a guardian of the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber, but I’m also from the Xie House. He insulted my Head and should be killed."

"You’re not such an impulsive person, though?" The man with the long sabre shook his head.

Xie Yu was stunned for a moment. "Indeed, I was suddenly upset just now and couldn\'t help but think of punching him. It was just a moment of anger, but now the feeling is gone and I can’t explain it."

"He deliberately enticed you to hit him." The man with the long sabre sighed. "Did you look into his eyes?"

Xie Yu said angrily, "He’s really a lunatic."

"Spider Shadows Group, Kui. The Patriarch is really going to show his trump card." The man with the long sabre said quietly, "But is this lunatic really trustworthy?"

In the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber, the masked man who was called “Kui” looked at Su Muyu’s back and slowly said, "I just thought of at least twenty different ways to kill you."

Su Muyu continued to walk unhurriedly without saying a word.

Kui smiled coldly. "You used to be Kui. Everyone said you were the king of the assassins within Hidden River so I’ve always wanted a duel with you. But, when we assassins cross swords, we can’t judge victory and defeat without life and death. The Patriarch wouldn’t let me fight, but I’m finding it harder and harder to resist."

Su Muyu still didn\'t look back, nor did he make a sound in reply.

Kui continued talking, "They all say that I’m the talkative killer and you’re the mute killer. We’re two generations of Kui, but have completely different habits. They said the former Patriarch wanted you to succeed his position but because you wanted to return a favour to the man who saved your life, you gave up the position to the current Patriarch. If it were me, I wouldn’t have done it."

Su Muyu finally stopped and turned around slowly, his expression unchanged, and his tone calm. "Shut up."

"Did I make you angry?" Kui’s tone was full of pleasant surprise. He waved his hand lightly and a short sword appeared in his hand.

Su Muyu frowned slightly. "This is the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber."

"I know, and the Patriarch is here. Don\'t worry, he will stop me right at the moment I kill you." Kui leaped forward holding his short sword and rushed towards Su Muyu.

Su Muyu raised his hand, closed two fingers and pointed in front of him. A bitingly cold sword aura emerged from his fingers. Kui’s short sword collided with the sword aura and it immediately condensed. Su Muyu shifted sideways and flashed to his side. He tapped lightly on the short sword three times and the short sword snapped into three pieces. Su Muyu waved his fingers, picked up a piece of broken blade, and aimed it straight at Kui’s mask.

"Go ahead." Kui held onto the hilt of his broken blade, his palm still exerting strength, and the broken blade was instantly crushed into powder.

"Kui, stop. Do not be rude to the Head of Su House," a voice that sounded somewhat imposing spoke up.

Kui immediately took a step back and bowed. "Patriarch."

"I know you want to try your blade. This time, I didn’t let you come with us for the mission, you must have felt most dissatisfied." The Patriarch walked towards them one step at a time.

"If Kui had gone, I would definitely have returned with success or not at all," Kui said.

"No, this time we did not return without success. We have severely cripped the Lei Clan and Tang Clan and turned the two families against each other. At the same time, we killed Zhao Yuzhen and severely injured Xiao Chuhe. We have done enough." The Patriarch said slowly, "However, we left a few troublesome loose ends behind, so now, I need Kui to step in and help me."

Kui lowered his head and said, "Awaiting the Patriarch’s orders."

"Dispatch all of the Spider Shadows, including yourself, and help me kill someone," the Patriarch said in a deep voice.

"All of the Spider Shadows? For just one person?" Kui was a little surprised.

"Didn’t you always say you wanted to try your blade? You’re always saying that the people I send you to kill are not strong enough. The one this time, will make you most satisfied." The Patriarch chuckled in a low voice. "She is named Li Hanyi, ranked among the five sword immortals and armed with the third-ranked sword under Heaven -- Armoured Glacier."

"Thank you, Patriarch!" Kui replied loudly, then started to snigger under his breath. That chilling laugh echoed in the Star Falling Moon Shadow Chamber that was covered with white silk, filling it with an indescribable horror.