Chapter 179: Don’t Lose Your Edge

Chapter 179: Don’t Lose Your Edge

Xiao Yu admitted that the assassin was incredibly skilled—almost terrifying.

But can assassins always be experts? Can’t they sometimes be complete novices?

For example…

Can a painter really know woodworking?

Is a carpenter automatically computer-savvy?

Does computer knowledge automatically make you a hacker?

Can a hacker truly transform into an assassin?

Aren’t assassins supposed to be masters in their field?

In his past life, Xiao Yu remembered a master—Wei Shen!

Twice a national math Olympiad champion with perfect scores and gold medals.

But just by his looks, Wei Shen seemed like a buffoon, a total simpleton.

Step into someone else’s world and you’ll soon realize you’re the fool.

Yet outside his field, Wei Shen was just an ordinary man…

Such simple truths are obvious to anyone.

When Xiao Yu asked, Xia Xingchen paused briefly before saying, “We communicated through an encrypted internal messaging app. That software was something Little Ghost once had me develop… uh!”

At that, his expression became one of utter disbelief.

Xiao Yu could only shake his head in amused exasperation.

Can you believe it?

A group of assassins using that kind of communication tool?

Yes, some internal apps are indeed top secret.

Many companies have their own secure messaging systems.

They’re encrypted, with various restrictions so outsiders remain unaware and detection is nearly impossible.

But one thing is certain:

These tools are built by people.

And those who build them understand them better than anyone.

After all, even the software was written by human hands.

Would anyone using it not worry that their secrets might be exposed?

Even if they stopped using the app, it would already be too late.

Therefore… Xia Xingchen had to be eliminated.

That was why an assassin infiltrated the police unit—to silence him!

“I see!”

Xiao Yu muttered, “Just as expected—a total amateur!”

……

“This is your last chance.”

Xiao Yu placed a laptop before Xia Xingchen and said, “Either cooperate with us or completely destroy this communication tool—the choice is yours. Of course, you could also gamble on those assassins sparing your family!”

Would assassins ever show mercy?

Who, if anyone, could understand these hitmen better than Xia Xingchen—someone who once worked inside the Assassin Group?

Without hesitation, Xia Xingchen laid his hands on the keyboard, using some tools to start coding.

Within half an hour, he completed a special communication app that linked to a rented foreign server.

That server was the backbone of the app, connecting networks from all over the world and enabling real-time chats.

Much like QQ and WeChat, where conversations seem private.

In reality, everything runs through a single server.

Every chat log and file leaves a trace on that server.

Even if you delete something, the server keeps a backup!

Soon, Xia Xingchen used the secret server to retrieve all past communications of the Assassin Group…

And after reviewing all the data,

Xiao Yu, Wang Dong, and the security team were left utterly stunned.

But that’s just domestically; abroad…

Based on the backup logs, the Assassin Group appears to complete two to three missions per year on average.

They’ve already claimed over twenty lives!

And if you tally up foreign missions, that’s over eighty victims!

What kind of figure is that?

In an era where human life is held sacred,

Not to mention, none of the victims were ordinary people.

Even a commoner would be a shocking casualty!

Then there’s the commission.

The Assassin Group’s lowest fee starts at a million—

and can exceed a hundred million.

Can you imagine how much wealth they’ve amassed?

Their communication records alone add up to nearly 1.6 billion.

Forget 1.6 billion.

Even 160 million isn’t something an average person could dream of earning…

But now, none of that matters.

What matters is the final chat in the tool.

Little Ghost had posted a message recalling all foreign assassins.

From Agent 3 to Agent A—everyone was ordered to return home!

“Just as you said (acbd), their headquarters are in the country!”

Wang Dong’s face grew so stern it might have dripped water.

Xiao Yu kept silent.

Then all communications abruptly cut off.

It turned out that Xia Xingchen was caught right after…

What did this indicate?

Just as he feared, the Assassin Group had ceased using that internal app.

To prevent any leaks of past messages,

they sent an assassin to silence Xia Xingchen!

“Is your family safe?”

Xiao Yu lowered his gaze and looked at Wang Dong.

“They’re fine,”

Wang Dong replied, nodding with a grim expression. “But we need to request backup.”

Through surveillance footage,

he had witnessed a female assassin clashing with a young subordinate.

It was a scene that took his breath away!

It was enough to deduce that the female assassin was Agent 3!

As for Xia Xingchen, known as Agent 2, he wasn’t truly part of the Assassin Group.

If the female assassin was the least skilled in the group,

imagine the power of their top assassin!

With Wang Dong’s second team, taking down the Assassin Group seemed nearly impossible…

“Wang, handle this as you see fit,”

Xiao Yu said nonchalantly—if it came to close combat, he never cared for tricks.

Armed with gear, he wasn’t afraid of any number of assassins.

But the problem was that while he was fearless, others might not be so lucky.

“It appears you’ll have full charge of this case,”

Wang Dong shot a glare at the young subordinate. “We’re in this together!”

Damn it… Who am I supposed to take the blame?

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes. “Don’t you care about your reputation?”

He meant: Aren’t you, the esteemed team leader, too proud to lose face?

“What is reputation worth, anyway?”

Wang Dong grinned broadly. “My duty is to protect the country and eliminate security risks!”

“No need to boast,” Xiao Yu replied with an exasperated roll of his eyes.

Wang Dong was just the same—dedicated yet straightforward.

Devoted to the nation, with a strong-willed character.

Smart and cautious in his planning.

But he loved to argue his points through both logic and action!

What’s wrong with that?

Once the machinery of the state is set in motion, nothing can stop it.

Only a fool would try to resist.

That’s the advantage of having a powerful organization behind you.

“Now, it’s not just about lives.”

Xiao Yu shook his head. “It’s about how to find them.”

“How do we find them?”

Wang Dong looked a bit dejected. “All leads have gone cold.”

“Who said they were cold?”

Xiao Yu’s eyes turned icy. “Isn’t there still that female assassin?”

“Uh…”

Wang Dong was taken aback. “Isn’t she dead?”

Xiao Yu smiled faintly, choosing silence.

Dead people don’t lie!