C181 Assassination in the Middle of the Night a Thrilling Scene
Taking a hot shower when you're utterly exhausted is just perfect!
Lin Dong lay in his bedroom, the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows framing the night scene outside, bringing the cityscape into his personal space. The sound of the river flowing outside was soothing, far surpassing any sleep aid.
After browsing on his phone for a bit, Lin Dong settled into his plush bed and quickly drifted off to sleep.
Sleep came over him like a wave.
In his slumber, Lin Dong's consciousness floated in a hazy state.
Whoosh!
The night breeze swept through, billowing the curtains.
Suddenly, two silhouettes emerged from the window and positioned themselves at the entrance. Their agility was remarkable, making the sheer walls seem as easy to navigate as flat ground.
Standing by the window, they quickly prepared themselves. One of them deftly extracted a wire from his sleeve and used it to unlock the window's latch.
Click!
The soft sound of the window opening followed, and the pane swung open.
The two figures then slipped into the room from the window and quietly replaced the frame.
Bathed in the dim light from outside, they could see Lin Dong, deep in sleep.
Unaware of the intrusion, Lin Dong continued to rest peacefully.
At that moment, one of the intruders drew a gleaming dagger from behind his back.
Gripping it firmly, he approached Lin Dong.
The other did likewise, dagger in hand, moving to the opposite side of Lin Dong's bed.
Simultaneously, they raised their arms.
In the glint of the sharp blades, they plunged their daggers downward.
Just then, Lin Dong's eyes snapped open.
Having mastered the Eight Blasts, his warrior's instinct had honed his sense of danger.
The imminent threat jolted him awake from his slumber.
"Kill!"
Seeing Lin Dong awake, the assailants swiftly thrust their daggers towards him.
Lin Dong reacted instantly, lashing out with his blanket.
As he whipped it, the blanket twisted into a rope-like form and struck upwards.
Crack! Crack!
The blanket met the daggers in mid-air.
The impact sent the daggers spinning away, and the assailants at the sides were repelled.
For the moment, Lin Dong was safe.
Sleep had fled from him. With a swift movement, he sprang up from the bed like a carp leaping out of water.
"Who are you?!" Lin Dong demanded, his eyes darting to the shadowy figures on either side.
"You'll find out once you're in hell!" the two silhouettes growled before leaping into action, daggers poised to strike at Lin Dong.
Lin Dong braced himself to defend, but the assailant to his left suddenly spread his fingers.
Whoosh~
A cloud of powder surged toward Lin Dong.
Fearing the powder might be dangerous, Lin Dong quickly retreated, vigorously shaking the blanket in his hands.
The expansive blanket acted as a shield, intercepting the oncoming powder.
In a fluid motion, he flung the blanket toward the figure in front, enveloping him completely.
The trapped attacker thrashed wildly, his dagger piercing the fabric and slicing it open with a horizontal swipe.
As the blanket ripped apart, the luxurious goose down inside burst forth, scattering like snowflakes in the air.
Seizing the moment, Lin Dong leapt to the floor.
He dashed to the light switch by the door and slammed down on the button!
Click!
The room was suddenly bathed in light.
The bright illumination revealed every detail of the room and exposed the two intruders who had burst in.