King of Assassins

Hercules is not an easy person to get along with; he values etiquette and has a strong sense of hierarchy. He looks down on anyone outside of the golden bloodline.

He is also extremely strict, and even a bit harsh.

With his immense power, Hercules becomes particularly arrogant, even to the point of arrogance.

The imposing and cold Hercules unexpectedly shows a gentle smile towards a boy from the lower class, which would greatly shock anyone who knows Hercules.

Unfortunately, there was no third person in the enclosed carriage.

It is only in this kind of environment that Hercules is willing to express his kindness and friendliness.

Of course, this is also because Gao Xuan is too outstanding. Outstanding beyond Hercules' imagination.

Although Hercules is arrogant to the point of madness, he is a dignified Golden Sword Saint. His vision and insight are definitely far superior to those of the people of Taurus. He's not someone Shao Daoyuan can compare to.

Shao Daoyuan comes from the middle class; although gifted, he lacks deep heritage. His achievement as a Golden Sword Saint mostly relies on the power of the Purple Thunder Scripture. Therefore, his foundation is not firm.

Among the Golden Powerhouses, he is also among the weakest in level and power.

Hercules, on the other hand, is different. As a descendant of the golden bloodline, his cultivation has been directed towards gold from a young age, and he has a deep understanding of the golden energy level.

Hercules' achievement of gold is because his foundation was so strong. If the starting point for ordinary people is one, his starting point is one hundred billion.

Coupled with his good talent and enough effort, he was able to achieve Golden Powerhouse status.

Although he is at the Golden Initial Tier, he is much stronger than Shao Daoyuan.

From the first glance at Gao Xuan, Hercules knew that this young man's Source Power was extremely rich, having already reached the limit of Taurus. His physical condition was strong, no worse than others.

And the sword at Gao Xuan's waist—this Sword Artifact was very formidable. Its profound Water Elemental Source Power seemed endless.

Hercules immediately concluded that this was a top-tier Golden Sword.

No wonder Shao Daoyuan was killed by Gao Xuan; in such an environment, a top-tier Golden Sword was enough to determine the outcome.

Of course, Gao Xuan's Swordsmanship and Sword Intent are also bound to be extremely exquisite.

This genius of a young man was also exceptionally handsome.

Hercules had to admit, Gao Xuan's appearance and demeanor left a very good impression on him. This actually mattered a lot.

All good perceptions and feelings are based on Gao Xuan's good looks.

Hercules felt that Gao Xuan was completely worthy of Helen, as for his background, it was not as important. That is why this conversation in the carriage took place.

He was relieved that Gao Xuan completely accepted his goodwill, behaving very politely and cooperatively.

Hercules was very satisfied with this; he did not like young people who were too rebellious and arrogant.

Although Gao Xuan has an air of assertiveness, he was very good at grasping the limits. He is a smart young man, not the kind who only knows how to train with the sword.

"Gao Xuan, you are excellent."

Hercules said, "Killing Shao Daoyuan has already proved your ability. However, to the Sea Emperor Star Realm, you are still too unfamiliar."

Gao Xuan slightly lowered his head, adopting a posture of attentive listening.

Obviously, he didn't need to say anything now; Hercules just needed him to be obedient.

"The Sea Emperor Star Realm is a relatively closed Star Realm with its own cultural traditions. Our family is particularly xenophobic. This is something that cannot be changed."

Hercules said, "To marry Helen, you will need to integrate with us. Right?"

Gao Xuan nodded in agreement.

Hercules said, "Very well, from now on, I appoint you as Chief of Staff of the Sea Dragon Star Defense Army, with the rank of Lieutenant General. You will have full authority to handle the Sea Dragon Star unrest..."

Having an appointment just after a short conversation, Gao Xuan was a little surprised; this father-in-law really trusted him.

Hercules is someone who does big things; having reached an agreement with Gao Xuan, there will naturally be people to explain the details to him. Including specific duties, there will also be someone to hand over to him.

He patted Gao Xuan on the shoulder, "I await your good news."

Gao Xuan still didn't understand what was happening; this father-in-law just gave him an appointment out of nowhere, surely expecting him to work hard.

However, it was also not easy to decline. After all, having slept with his daughter, exerting some effort is quite normal.

Hercules did not talk further about business, but instead asked about some personal matters about Gao Xuan, just like a leader checking in on rural left-behind children.

Although the conversation was somewhat boring, the overall atmosphere was friendly and harmonious.

The Xiao Family held a grand welcome banquet in the administrative hall to welcome Hercules.

The top noble families from the Twelve Star Domain attended one after another. The attendees were all the top dignitaries of the Twelve Star Domain.

Hercules, dressed in luxurious attire, took a stance fitting of an emperor meeting his ministers, with an air of high authority.

The bigwigs from the Twelve Star Domain also respected this, showing great respect in front of Hercules.

The Sea Emperor Star Realm surpasses Twelve Star Domain in economics, military, and all aspects. Hercules is not only a descendant of the golden bloodline but also a Golden Sword Saint, chairman of the Elder Council in the Sea Emperor Star Realm, essentially the true master of the Sea Emperor Star Realm.

His status and identity are indeed a level above those of the noble families of the Twelve Star Domain.

Helen was wearing a custom-made burgundy dress, standing elegantly and gracefully next to Hercules.

The stunningly beautiful Helen naturally received heartfelt praise from everyone.

What caught more attention was Gao Xuan standing beside Helen, dressed in a crisp military uniform and wearing a large pair of sunglasses.

In such a solemn and formal occasion, Gao Xuan was the only one wearing sunglasses. Even more surprising to the people of Taurus was that Gao Xuan was openly standing next to Helen.

Hercules did not introduce Gao Xuan to others, but by allowing Gao Xuan and Helen to stand openly behind him, it was a tacit acknowledgment of the relationship between the two, a public statement.

Many people knew about Gao Xuan and Helen being involved, it was no secret.

At that time, many people thought Gao Xuan would be in trouble, as Golden Bloodline was not something Gao Xuan could aspire to.

Gao Xuan killed Lan Chang'an and Shao Daoyuan, showcasing his dominion-level powerful combat strength. The major noble families feared and hated Gao Xuan.

But Gao Xuan was from the lower class, with no father or mother, truly impoverished. The noble families looked down on his background. Not to mention, Hercules was famously arrogant.

No one expected that Hercules would recognize Gao Xuan and openly acknowledge the relationship between Gao Xuan and Helen.

The major noble families were puzzled, and could not help feeling a bit jealous.

If Gao Xuan could become Hercules' son-in-law, his poor background would no longer be a weakness. Who knows, Gao Xuan might inherit Hercules' power and position in the future, becoming the ruler of the Sea Emperor Star.realm

Realizing this, young scions from the noble families were extremely jealous.

Marrying Helen, Gao Xuan could rise to the top!

Everyone was privately discussing, this pretty boy indeed likes to rise by relying on women!

First, he held on to Xiao Wan's leg, now he turned around to hold on to Helen's leg!

Thinking about it made them even angrier!

Of course, these people only dared to curse online, no one dared to speak out of line in the venue.

Not just because of Hercules, but even Gao Xuan was not someone to mess with.

Lin Chaotong and Wang Jia Yi just said a few more words watching the match and were seriously injured by Gao Xuan on the spot, almost dying.

Everyone knew that Gao Xuan did it on purpose.

Gao Xuan, with a thick face, dark heart, and ruthless hand, cut Shao Daoyuan into two pieces and claimed it was suicide. Such a thing even noble families couldn't do.

While the younger generation of the noble families were envious and jealous of Gao Xuan, the higher-ups of the noble families were all trying to get close to Gao Xuan.

This person was not easy to meet. If they had the chance to see him, they certainly wanted to chat.

There are conflicts of interest between the noble families, but there are also common interests. If they can reach an agreement, there's no need to fight.

Gao Xuan was polite, spoke elegantly and humorously, and was flawless in his behavior.

In contrast, Hercules seemed more dignified but was not as charismatic as Gao Xuan. Even Helen wasn't as charismatic as Gao Xuan.

Helen was stunning but somewhat naive, with an inherent pride. Although flawless in etiquette, she was not approachable.

This banquet, Hercules was undoubtedly the center. But the most dazzling one was Gao Xuan.

By the end of the banquet, the higher-ups of the noble families had greatly changed their impression of Gao Xuan.

A significant number of them felt they could have a good conversation with Gao Xuan and integrate him into the noble family class, rather than treat Gao Xuan as a sharp sword of the Xiao Family.

Of course, Hercules' acknowledgment of Gao Xuan was also very important. This actually represented that Hercules endorsed Gao Xuan.

In short, the banquet was quite successful.

Hercules took Helen back to their temporary stay at the Golden Source Hotel. This is also the most high-end hotel in Golden Source City. It has two hundred floors and is the tallest building in Golden Source City.

Standing on the top floor balcony, looking at the beautiful night view of Golden Source City, Hercules had to admit that Golden Source City was indeed very tidy and full of modern atmosphere.

Of course, this was also the shortcoming of Golden Source City. Too young, too modern.

A city without history has no culture, and even less depth.

Seeing that Hercules seemed in a good mood, Helen softly said, "Father, are you planning to let Gao Xuan go to Sea Dragon Star?"

She said with some worry, "Sea Dragon Star is too complicated, Gao Xuan might not be able to do anything?"

Sea Dragon Star is an important administrative star and the most crucial resource star in the Sea Emperor Star realm. It contains a large variety of precious mineral resources.

However, for the past hundred years, the underground mineral deposits have been occupied by the Lizardman race. These Lizardmen are natural warriors, impervious to ordinary firearms. In the complex underground environment, powerful weapons can't be used.

This important resource star is essentially occupied by the Lizardmen. Behind the Lizardmen, there might even be an Evil God.

The Sea Emperor Star realm has repeatedly deployed large armies to clear them, but suffered heavy casualties, with little effect.

Many suspect that a powerful Evil God is hidden deep within Sea Dragon Star. Because of Sea Dragon Star's importance, the Sea Emperor Star realm cannot destroy it.

The rebellion on Sea Dragon Star also embarrassed Hercules. This time, Gao Xuan's killing of Shao Daoyuan let Hercules see a solution to the Sea Dragon Star problem.

Hercules said lightly, "Sea Dragon Star, like Taurus, has Source Power restricted to one million degrees. It suits Gao Xuan perfectly. I trust in his ability."

He said coldly, "If he wants to marry my daughter, he must show sufficient capability!"