Chapter 1061 - 1057: Number One Assassin Ban Qiyun

Chapter 1061: Chapter 1057: Number One Assassin Ban Qiyun

In an instant, emotions like shock, doubt, and amazement surged uncontrollably from the depths of the heart, making him feel somewhat dizzy, as if he were in a dream.

Just as Xiao Tian hadn’t yet reacted, the middle-aged man lightly spoke again: "Many experts, after seeing the latest ranking, have quite some opinions about you. Perhaps someone is on the way now, ready to cause trouble for you!"

Xiao Tian slowly recovered; he could anticipate this. However, the only puzzling thing was who disclosed the news that he was still alive?

How could the people behind the Dark List be so certain that he would successfully escape from the siege of so many experts from the Mizuno Clan?

If those remaining experts from the Mizuno Clan were still alive, it would be one thing. But the problem was, with everyone dead, who would have revealed the news that he was safe and sound?

...

As if seeing Xiao Tian’s confusion, the middle-aged man timely spoke: "Previously, on the Dark List forum, there was someone named Mysterious Man who presented evidence that you are still alive."

"Evidence?" Upon hearing these two words, Xiao Tian couldn’t help but think quickly. What kind of evidence could prove he was still alive?

Could that guy named Mysterious Man be the same person who targeted him multiple times before?

"It was some photos taken when Nako saved you and extorted Mizuno Pengyu during that time," the middle-aged man replied flatly.

"Photos?" Xiao Tian raised an eyebrow, suspiciously saying, "Just a few photos can make people believe I’m still alive? Are those experts and the manipulators behind the Dark List out of their minds?"

The middle-aged man responded again: "These alone aren’t enough as solid proof, but combined with the surveillance footage from the dock, and the fact you didn’t use any weapons you carry in the previous battle, it becomes quite credible."

"Moreover, the most direct point is that the person called Mysterious Man previously released news almost all about you, including the information that you went to Kunlun with the Megrez Stone, all leaked by him."

"Adding up all these suspicions, plus the fact that none of the Mysterious Man’s previously released news was wrong, do you think it’s enough to be credible?"

Xiao Tian sighed inwardly, he was already one hundred percent sure that the guy called Mysterious Man was the same person who had previously sent him threatening letters.

However, after listening to the middle-aged man’s words, Xiao Tian wasn’t too surprised. To him, if that Mysterious Man were absent this time, that would truly be strange.

Thinking about it, Xiao Tian’s eyes slowly began to turn dangerous; it seems this guy is indeed haunting him like a ghost...

After silently pondering for a long while, the middle-aged man, seemingly amazed by Xiao Tian’s calmness, asked, "You don’t seem to be too worried about your situation?"

Xiao Tian chuckled lightly and retorted, "Is worrying useful?"

"Indeed..." The middle-aged man nodded slowly, then changed the subject, "But, don’t you want to know which experts among those seeking to harm you?"

"So you’ve found out ahead of time?" Xiao Tian frowned.

The middle-aged man smiled slightly: "Of course! Many openly announced experts wanting to deal with you are numerous, especially those who ranked above you; nearly all of them have some intention to target you..."

At this point, Xiao Tian could clearly sense the middle-aged man hadn’t finished speaking, hiding part of the information that was evidently the most crucial.

Indeed, shortly after, the middle-aged man self-answered: "Among those who openly declared to kill you... Ban Qiyun is also one of them!"

Xiao Tian’s pupils instantly contracted, lightly repeating: "Ban Qiyun... Seems like it’s indeed a bit troublesome!"

Ban Qiyun could be considered a legendary figure on the Dark List, acting and behaving in an exceptionally low-key manner, but ironically had quite a loud reputation; whatever he did soon got unearthed by others, making many suspect he was secretly hyping himself.

In a way, this point somewhat resembles Xiao Tian, but the mysterious person exposing Xiao Tian was genuinely unknown to him, whereas Ban Qiyun’s situation was only clear to himself.

Besides, the name Ban Qiyun wasn’t self-appointed, but rather created for the convenience of ranking purposes.

Ban Qiyun’s viewpoint was also very unique, even altering the past principles of the Assassin Realm.

He believed that assassins shouldn’t possess names nor any occupational identities because once their information was public, they would cease to be assassins.

Thus, Ban Qiyun once boasted that if one day someone could accurately know any real information aside from the name Ban Qiyun, it would mark the end of his career, promising never to involve himself with anything related to assassins!

This statement was undoubtedly a show-off to the extreme; however, those who believed it were split half and half, with some believing he spoke with genuine confidence and self-assurance, unable to reveal any flaws.

Yet others thought he was deliberately self-promoting, anyway, by then he could simply deny it, leaving outsiders helpless with no way to challenge him?

The above represents only part of the legendary experiences of Ban Qiyun, though he was dubbed the world’s greatest assassin, on par with the first assassin Hidden Needle, yet this label served more as a nickname.

Because despite Ban Qiyun’s loud fame, his accomplishments were scarce, unable even to compare with some assassins outside of the top ten rankings.

Yet even so, Ban Qiyun remained in the top three for many years, drawing complaints from many who were displeased.

Only those ranking in the top ten genuinely knew that Ban Qiyun held such a high position because his true capabilities justified it, with strength surpassing his supposed "hype."

When Ban Qiyun made a move, it wasn’t for speed like Hidden Needle, but rather to seek utmost stability, acting without haste or panic, unless possessing 101% certainty, unquestionably he wouldn’t act!

This wasn’t an exaggeration, but Ban Qiyun indeed embodied such a personality, stable to an appalling degree!

And Ban Qiyun’s most skillful Disguise Technique could almost perfectly replicate anyone’s appearance down to the finest details.

In comparison, Xiao Tian’s astonishing feats of altering height and physique seemed childish, the superiority evident at a glance!

Apart from the Disguise Technique, with Ban Qiyun known for his calm, naturally being meticulous to a considerable extent.

And this was precisely where Xiao Tian’s concern lay; if Ban Qiyun aimed at him, it would be one thing, but what if he started from the people around him?

This was an almost unavoidable matter...

Coupled with Ban Qiyun’s lack of characteristics besides his name, even passing by him might not recognize him, causing immense headaches.