Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 556

Chapter 556: You won’t die

Xiang Yu pulled a rifle from the bag, inspecting it briefly before slinging it over his shoulder. The others selected their weapons with quiet precision.

"Use your awakened powers sparingly," Xiang Yu reminded them. "We don’t want anyone draining themselves before it’s necessary."

With that, he climbed into the front passenger seat. Han Zhan moved toward the driver’s side, ready to slide behind the wheel but Han Xin stepped forward, stopping him without a word.

Han Zhan froze, eyes widening in disbelief. Was this really the same cousin? For a beat, he hesitated, then stepped aside, still stunned as Han Xin took the driver’s seat and started the engine.

Xiang Yu studied him, amusement flickering in his eyes. His lips curved into the faintest smile, but Han Xin didn’t return it.

He kept his gaze fixed straight ahead. Still, Xiang Yu could tell he was in a better mood.

The sun hung high in the sky, the scorching heat searing the sandy mountains. Three figures lay still on the ground, their bodies moulded into the rugged terrain.

They were assassins from the Eclipsera faction, waiting patiently for their envoy. Each held a weapon, ready for the task that lay ahead. Their mission was clear. They were to eliminate the Lord of the Eremites and several of their awakened.

Two days ago, they had learned that Han Xin, a key figure among the Eremites, had left the city and was now camping nearby. Information was their lifeline, and they had tracked him down through the whispers of the wasteland.

One of the assassins adjusted the radio strapped to his chest. "What’s our ETA?" he asked, his voice low and tense. Static crackled before a voice replied, "Three minutes."

As the seconds ticked away, dust clouds began to rise in the distance. Four vehicles rumbled through the wasteland, their engines roaring. The leader frowned as he studied the approaching convoy. "Aren’t there supposed to be five?" he asked into the radio. Silence hung in the air. "Hello?" he tried again, but still, no answer came.

From his vantage point, Xiang Yu peered through his scope, his finger poised on the trigger. A cruel smile spread across his lips as he pulled the trigger, the shot echoing across the barren landscape. The body of the man the leader had been searching for fell lifelessly, a grim prize of their ruthless efficiency.

In that moment, Han Xin caught the gaze of Xiang Yu across the distance.He was captivated by how striking Xiang Yu appeared in that harsh light.

Xiang Yu, noticing the stare, turned his head slightly, locking eyes with Han Xin. A knowing smile danced on Xiang Yu’s lips, as if he could read the turmoil in Han Xin’s heart. Having being caught staring a sudden wave of embarrassment washed over him.

"Keep one alive," he said, his voice playful yet tinged with seriousness. "We need to have a chat."