Chapter 217: Arrival at Medicine Valley
The Fire Abyss Empire, located south of the Star Empire, had long been its rival.
Over the years, tensions had simmered between the two nations, leading to frequent conflicts of varying scales.
At the heart of these battles stood Bu Cangyun, the Southern Protector Marquis, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Star Empire's forces against Fire Abyss.
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Now, with the assassin eliminated by Yao Ziyan, the failed mission was a closed Chapter.
Bu Lige stretched lazily, his voice carrying clear relief.
"Now that the assassin is dead, the mission is invalid. No one else will come after me. What a relief."
The Shadow Killer Guild operated under strict rules:
Each mission was entrusted to a single assassin.
If they succeeded, the target died.
If they failed, the contract became void, and no second attempt was made.