King of Assassins-Chapter 917 - 646: A Real Man (Part 3)

These two also relied on forming a First-Grade Golden Core to climb from the bottom to the top of the Holy Hall. It's quite inspiring to talk about.

But for such strong individuals, their perspectives naturally change when their positions change.

For the Alliance, people from the bottom achieving success just means two more Noble Families. It doesn't mean anything for the lower levels.

Gao Xuan said, "I'll go ask Shui Yunhao."

Shui Yunhao was easy to contact and quickly connected via video: "Brother Hu, what's up, missing me? Hahaha..."

To show his generosity and righteousness, Shui Yunhao deliberately spoke with a friendly Jianghu accent.

Gao Xuan said, "Is there still a vacancy in the investigation team? I want to take a look."

"Since you asked, even if there isn't, there will be."

Shui Yunhao knew how to talk, and immediately patted his chest, assuring, "I'll save you two spots. You'll be appointed as intern investigators. You'll get two thousand points upon arrival. Special contributions will earn you extra points. Additionally, it counts as a completed internship task..."

Gao Xuan didn't really want to bring Yuan Youyuan, but Yuan Youyuan wasn't a child, and he couldn't always protect her.

If they went out together, he could look out for any issues.

He said politely, "Alright, thank you."

"We're brothers, no need to be polite."

Shui Yunhao waved grandly, "I'll email you the task details."

Very soon, Shui Yunhao sent an email.

The email included two offer letters listing various terms, requiring personal signatures to be valid.

Gao Xuan reviewed the terms, which stated they must obey orders, not act independently, and were not responsible for any injuries or casualties…

Such disclaimer clauses seemed a bit overbearing, but the initiative lay with the other party, and he had no choice but to sign.

After Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan signed, they received the qualification as intern investigators and unlocked the encrypted attachments in the email, revealing detailed task information.

The seven Great Evil Gods of Sea Emperor Star fought, causing tens of millions of casualties.

Even the samurai chief of the Sea Emperor Star Realm was killed by the Evil Gods, making the situation very dire.

The Evil Gods causing chaos was normal, but the killing of a samurai chief challenged the authority of the Holy Hall.

Headquarters immediately decided to investigate the matter thoroughly. So, they sent Shui Yunlan as an investigator to clear things up.

After reading the information, Gao Xuan was surprised: The situation on Sea Emperor Star looked dangerous, but headquarters only sent Shui Yunlan as an investigator. It seemed somewhat theatrical.

After all, a Golden Core Level samurai chief was killed, and Shui Yunlan should just be Foundation Establishment level; such a level can't hold the scene.

Was this just to let Shui Yunlan earn points?

Gao Xuan couldn't fathom the reasoning behind it, but these were not too important.

Shui Yunlan isn't foolish, and wouldn't do something without assurance, and also brought his brother along.

Since the Evil Gods were rampant on Sea Emperor Star, it was a good opportunity to earn points.

Gao Xuan also considered Huo Wuming: This great figure promoted him but had not contacted him since, showing a laissez-faire attitude.

Of course, the smoothness of his studies and life was actually due to others respecting Huo Wuming.

Would this great figure have any thoughts about him following Shui Yunlan for the task?

Gao Xuan thought it unlikely. First, this Purple Belt Saint wouldn't pay attention to such minor matters.

Second, this was a public duty for the Holy Hall. He was just completing a task. He wasn't joining the Shui Family nor damaging the Huo Family's interests. If Huo Wuming minded this, it would only mean he had too narrow a mind.

The situation on Sea Emperor Star didn't look good, so Gao Xuan also needed to prepare.

Although he had a leisurely year, he hadn't been idle.

In the cyberspace arena, he earned many points and exchanged for many good items in the arena.

On the other hand, he also formed an in-depth collaboration with the Divine Fire Refining Room, helping them design several Fifth-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, all of which were well-received, and Gao Xuan made a considerable amount of money.

All these funds were invested in the Thunder and Lightning Electromagnetic Armor and Thunder and Lightning Blade, elevating both artifacts to the Fifth Grade. He also upgraded Yuan Youyuan's Thunder and Lightning Electromagnetic Armor to Fifth Grade.

Due to his uniquely exquisite design, he saved 80% of the costs. Even so, this exhausted all of Gao Xuan's savings.

For this, he even owed a large amount of money to the Divine Fire Studio.

However, such investment was very worthwhile. The gap between Fifth Grade and Seventh Grade is too vast.

As for the Bright Moon Sword, its quality was too low for Gao Xuan and he really didn't have resources to invest in it.

Just before the expedition, having only three Fifth-Grade artifacts seemed inadequate.

Gao Xuan logged into cyberspace to contact the Divine Fire Refining Studio.

The head of the Divine Fire Refining Studio was a woman named Huo Fengwu. On video, she appeared to be a beautiful red-haired woman, also likely a member of the Huo Family, though not based on Xianyang Star. Probably a branch of the Huo Family.

In a clean and quiet room, Huo Fengwu sat across from Gao Xuan with a tea table between them.

Huo Fengwu was dressed in a dark green long dress, paired with fiery, voluminous red curls, looking both sexy and elegant.

"In such a rush, what do you want?"

Huo Fengwu glanced at Gao Xuan, saying, "You owe me a lot of money, don't tell me you want to borrow more money!"

Gao Xuan smiled, "I'm not here to borrow money. I just want to borrow that piece of Crimson Sun Golden Crystal."

"You wish!"

Huo Fengwu had anticipated that Gao Xuan was up to no good by coming to her. Although she was shocked by Gao Xuan's request, she was a bit annoyed.

The Crimson Sun Golden Crystal was actually a small piece of Third-Grade Divine Crystal. Fused with some special metals, it had a very unique nature.

Huo Fengwu hired Gao Xuan to design an array to maximize the properties of the Crimson Sun Golden Crystal. It was audacious of Gao Xuan to covet the studio's prized treasure.

"Sister, don't get excited."

Gao Xuan said, "I'm not taking it for free. I'll pay you."

"Where would you get the money? You should pay off what you owe me first."

Huo Fengwu's beautiful phoenix eyes were filled with a fierce intensity; she didn't believe Gao Xuan had money to offer.

"I know you have more than one Crimson Sun Golden Crystal. I can give you an array specifically for upgrading Demon-Sundering Arm Blades or similar artifacts. With luck, upgrading to Third Grade isn't impossible..."

Gao Xuan said, "You give me the Crimson Sun Golden Crystal, I give you the array design map, with permanent rights."

Huo Fengwu was somewhat skeptical, but if what Gao Xuan said was true, it would be a good deal.

"A Third-Grade Divine Artifact, really?"

Gao Xuan grinned, "You give me the Crimson Sun Divine Crystal, and I'll demonstrate on the spot. If I fail, I'll sell myself to you..."

Huo Fengwu sized up Gao Xuan, "Sell yourself to me? I'm not interested in you."

She thought for a moment, "Alright, I'll let you try."

She pointed her finger at Gao Xuan, "I know who you are—don't fool me!"

"Sister, you have guts and vision. I admire you!"

Right now, Gao Xuan wasn't holding back. As long as he could get the Crimson Sun Golden Crystal, praising her didn't hurt. Even if Huo Fengwu asked him to keep her company in a night, he wouldn't refuse.

A true man knows when to bow or stand tall, when to be tough or soft...