Chapter 767: The Death Kill Order Issued to Him_1

“In other words, the original target of that assassin was Mr. Xiaojiu, but when he couldn’t find an opportunity to strike, he temporarily shifted his focus to the elder master,” she said.

Ye Hua was constantly observing the expression on Mu Xiaojiu’s face, but unfortunately, the latter didn’t show any signs of emotion.

Ye Hua fell silent for a moment before continuing, “From the looks of it, Mr. Xiaojiu, they might have put out a Death Kill Order on you.”

The Death Kill Order was the highest death decree among the assailant organizations.

Failure to execute it would lead to certain death upon return.

That’s why, when the assassin ran out of other methods and neared the expiration date, he had no choice but to attempt to kill Mu Lingchuan out of desperation.

His intention was to offset his transgressions by achieving something meaningful, although he wasn’t really sure whether such a thing was even possible.

“Mr. Xiaojiu, these people are becoming increasingly desperate, why don’t…”

Ye Hua looked at him, hesitating whether to voice out next words.

Although he knew that Mr.

Xiaojiu would certainly be displeased, he still needed to say it, for the sake of Mr.

Xiaojiu’s safety.

“Mr. Xiaojiu, why not minimize outings and move your office to the Mu Mansion for the time being?”

The Mu Mansion had the most sophisticated defense system in place, as well as the most capable land battle division.

Mr.

Xiaojiu’s safety would definitely be more secure here.

“What a joke, when has the assassination attempts ever stopped in all these years?”

Mu Xiaojiu shot him a cold glance and snorted, “When have I ever been afraid?”

“If it’s just you, of course, you wouldn’t be afraid. But what if they were to start targeting the people around you?”

Ye Hua just knew that he would be angry at these words.

Yet, he had to say it!

“Mr. Xiaojiu, the poison incident last time occurred because of Miss Xiaxia, even though it was Miss Xiaxia in the end who…”

He didn’t finish his sentence as he had promised Nangong Xu not to mention it.

Afraid that Mu Xiaojiu would figure out the holes in his statement, Ye Hua immediately corrected himself, “In any case, people around you might also jeopardize your safety.”

This time Mu Xiaojiu didn’t answer but simply walked over to the wine rack and chose a bottle of red wine.

Ye Hua felt rather helpless, as Mr.

Xiaojiu was always like this.

Everyone would worry sick about him but he himself always remained unperturbed.

However, his indifference was only making them worry more.

“Mr.

Xiaojiu, even if you’re confident that those people can’t hurt you, what about the people around you?”

“The elder master and Mr.

Mu can certainly protect themselves, hence, they are not the current targets of those people.

But what about Miss Xiaxia who is often with you?”

Mu Xiaojiu paused for a moment when pouring his wine, a glint of unknown sentiment flashed in his eyes.

In the end, he remained silent, pouring the wine into a goblet, uncaringly drained it dry.

The rich, crimson liquid slid down his throat, stimulating a gentle warmth, yet unable to evoke any emotions within him.

He poured himself another glass and again, drained it dry in one gulp.

The remainder of the wine in the bottle was also emptied as he put down his glass, raising the bottle to pour it directly into his mouth.

Ye Hua was utterly clueless as to what he was thinking.

Several times he wanted to initiate a conversation but dared not.

Finally, when Mu Xiaojiu put down the empty bottle of wine, Ye Hua spoke softly, “Mr.

Xiaojiu, if…”

“Tell them, I’ll be waiting in the main hall in ten minutes.

There are some things that need to be discussed tonight.”

Mu Xiaojiu’s voice, slightly hoarse from the wine, effectively interrupted all of Ye Hua’s words.

Ye Hua was taken aback.

He looked at Mu Xiaojiu again before nodding and saying, “Alright, I’ll go right away.”