Chapter 144: Master? A Confrontation!-Mass Job Change: My Skills Are All Forbidden Spells with a Ten Thousand Times Boost(By the banks of the Ruoshui River, the wine cups drift along the gentle current.)

"Senior, since you have arrived, there is no longer any need for me here."

Feihua produced the Armor-Piercing Blade and held it out with both hands, saying, "This is what your disciple borrowed from me. I should return it to you now."

"Not bad. Your character is commendable, young lady." Lin Han pondered for a moment before saying, "My disciple will still pay you the agreed-upon reward, but after today, you need not stay by his side any longer. Keep this Armor-Piercing Blade for now; if you happen to cross paths with him again in the future, you can return it then."

"You went to great lengths to help him tonight, and this dagger suits you well. Consider it a loan."

*Return it?*

*That won't do!*

*There might be a major battle breaking out any moment. Everyone else can leave, but Senior Feihua, you have to stay and help me until the very end!*

*With this dagger, I can at least put up a fight. If I lose it, I’m as good as finished!*

Feihua realized that if this crisis passed, there would indeed be no need for her to remain by his side. Continuing the assignment might only further expose his identity, leading to counterproductive results.

Feihua hesitated, then said, "I took the payment to handle the task, so the agreed amount is all that is required. This dagger is far too precious; I must return it to you, Senior."

Lin Han waved his hand dismissively. "My word is law. Since I have spoken, there is no reason to take it back. Say no more; keep the dagger."

After a moment of hesitation, Feihua tucked the blade away and bowed. "Then, thank you, Senior."

*This guy’s personality is exactly like Lin Han's,* she thought. *If not for the vast difference in their strength, I would have sworn this man was Lin Han himself. The master and the disciple are both equally stubborn!*

Standing nearby, Zhang Xifeng felt his expression darken further upon hearing this exchange. Spatial magic had actually appeared—who exactly was this person? Could he be someone from outside the Star Dragon Empire? He was almost certain that no one of this caliber existed within the empire.

And that young girl... the Jiang family... To think she was from the Jiang family. Why would someone from such a prestigious clan work as a bodyguard? Was there a hidden agenda? He felt the situation growing increasingly complex.

***

"Three-Bladed Sword, do you still feel you are in the right?" Lin Han asked calmly.

Zhang Xifeng replied, "Indeed, the Ma family was in the wrong here. The No. 3 relic fragment is of great importance to us, and we did attempt to negotiate with your disciple, but he was unwilling to engage in a proper discussion."

"Thus, we resorted to this desperate measure, intending to seize it by force. However, we never intended to harm your disciple."

"No intention to harm my disciple?" Lin Han sneered. "Three-Bladed Sword, do you think I would have appeared here if my disciple's life hadn't been threatened?"

Ma Tianxing gritted his teeth and shouted, "Senior, so what if you did? My Uncle Zhang is here now. Your attempt to kill me failed—perhaps you should start worrying about yourself!"

"Young Master..." Zhang Xifeng whispered.

"Uncle Zhang, this guy just tried to kill me! Even when I brought up the Ma family, he didn't care; he doesn't even look down on us—he completely disregards us! We must teach him a lesson today!" Ma Tianxing snarled. "I’ll show you today that there is always someone greater!"

Seeing this, Zhang Xifeng gave up on the idea of de-escalation. Since they had been insulted in the name of the Ma family, letting such a powerful enemy walk away would not bode well for their future. If possible, this man had to stay here today.

Lin Han chuckled coldly. "Little boy from the Ma family, I still remember how you were nearly wetting yourself from fear earlier. Do you think I'm afraid just because the Three-Bladed Sword is here?"

As he spoke, several spears of destruction manifested in the air!

Zhang Xifeng stepped forward, saying, "Senior, the Ma family is not so easily bullied. I may not know your true strength, but I am not afraid!"

His three swords hovered in the air, vibrating with readiness.

"Young lady, are you still going to intervene?" Zhang Xifeng asked, eyeing Feihua warily. If she joined in, he would truly be in trouble.

Feihua shrugged. "Since the little boss is safe now, my mission is complete. I won't be involved in this fight. My task was only to protect his safety, not to act as his hired thug."

"That would be a separate fee," she added.

"That is good. I hope you won't go back on your word," Zhang Xifeng replied. This was the best possible outcome.

***

"Rest assured," Feihua said, stepping aside and sitting down. "We assassins value trust above all else; I won't lie to you."

Lin Han said calmly, "Just watch from the sidelines. You were hired by my disciple, and since the mission is finished, there is no need to get caught up in our dispute."

"Don't worry, Senior. I naturally see the pros and cons clearly. Offending a behemoth like the Ma family is something I can't afford, so I have decided to cut my losses. Please, take care, Senior," Feihua said with a smile.

"Feihua, was it? I'll hire you right now! Kill him together with Uncle Zhang, and you can name your price!" Ma Tianxing laughed. "I may lack many things, but I have plenty of money!"

Feihua drew the dagger from her waist and sneered, "Young Master Ma, not everything can be solved with money. I'm in a good mood today and don't want to kill anyone. Don't force me to finish you off right here."

"You..."

Just as Ma Tianxing was about to fly into a rage, Zhang Xifeng stopped him, whispering, "Young Master, I can handle this alone. There is no need to hire her."

Zhang Xifeng felt a sense of helplessness; his young master always managed to say such immature things. He had seen the dagger in Feihua's hand—it was clearly a masterpiece, and that man had lent it to her without hesitation or a request for its return. Its value wasn't just a few hundred million; it could be worth billions! It was already fortunate that Feihua wasn't attacking them, yet the young master was dreaming of hiring her. Sometimes, no amount of money could compare to a truly exceptional weapon.

"Fine, Uncle Zhang. The reputation of the Ma family is in your hands," Ma Tianxing said solemnly.

Zhang Xifeng replied, "Don't worry, Young Master. I will certainly show this fellow what I'm capable of today!"

Lin Han waved his hand downward, and the spears in the sky whistled down like a torrential rain!

Terrifying, world-shaking power erupted in the air, as waves of crimson light painted the entire heavens!