Chapter 272 - The Elders of the Four Halls
Sikong Yan would have been in a fairly good mood if not for Xu Yiren’s words at the city gate.
After entering the gate, he saw that the mountain path still extended upward. From where they stood, glimpses of upward-curving eaves and rooftops occasionally came into sight.
As they walked along the stone steps, Sikong Yan mused aloud. "Who was that child earlier?"
Fu Yiran thought for a moment and replied, "They didn’t seem very old. Likely one of the little ghosts raised by the Hundred Ghost Tower."
Sikong Yan nodded. "I thought so too."
TheGhostbane Association primarily divided its assassins into two categories. The first consisted of talented individuals selected from the jianghu, including those who voluntarily sought fame by joining. These martial artists were called "Wild Wolves" by those within the Ghostbane Association and were the most numerous group.
The second group was more unique. The Ghostbane Association collected babies from various places and trained them into deadly assassins. As soon as these children could walk, they began learning every skill related to killing, combined with lifelong indoctrination. By the time they grew up, they were the most loyal members of the organization. Within the Ghostbane Association, this group was referred to as "Native Tigers."
The "Wild Wolves" generally disliked restrictions and roamed the jianghu year-round. Many even had their own families and places to settle down. The "Native Tigers," on the other hand, considered the Ghostbane Association their home. They rarely left their base unless they received an assignment. As a result, they often took on defensive duties within the Ghostbane Association.
The child who recently filled the vacancy of Riverside, was a typical "Native Tiger".