King of Assassins

"Talos is here!"

Helen said to Gao Xuan with some annoyance, "Mother wants me to go back to the welcome party! I don't want to go."

Helen had never met Talos and felt no affection for this so-called cousin.

With Gao Xuan in her life, she no longer had eyes for any other man.

Her mother always wanted to push her toward other men, which made her very angry.

She had no desire to attend some welcome party.

"Talos?"

The name was somewhat familiar to Gao Xuan, a memory from his past life.

However, it wasn't a positive impression.

Talos's ancestry traced back to Odin, truly a Golden Bloodline. Odin's lineage occupied the Ten Thousand Spirits Star Realm and gradually became its ruler.

Among the Alliance's twelve Golden Bloodlines, only three were from the West: Zeus, Odin, and Augustus.

Over thousands of years, the lines of Zeus and Odin had gradually declined. Only Augustus maintained a significant position in the Central Star Realm.

Due to cultural heritage, these three Golden Bloodlines often intermarried.

Like Pan belonged directly to Odin's line, Talos was her brother's son, and Parit was her brother's son.

Gao Xuan had checked the records and figured out the family's relationships.

Most importantly, this Talos had become a Golden Powerhouse in his past life. It was he who surrendered first to the Alien Race and defected during a crucial battle, leading to a devastating defeat for the human army.

That battle was a pivotal one.

In that fight, humanity lost nearly half of its top powerhouses. Of course, Talos wasn't the only one who defected.

Gao Xuan hadn't participated in that war, but he knew Talos was the main culprit behind humanity's defeat.

As a result, the Alliance organized an almost insane revenge plan.

At that time, Gao Xuan was the one who assassinated Talos. However, the ambush also claimed the lives of two Golden Powerhouses. The outcome was truly tragic.

With such an experience, Gao Xuan certainly remembered Talos.

Having been reborn, Talos was the second familiar face he was supposed to see.

Nuwa? Nuwa wasn't human... Qingyi Fei Niao, they weren't familiar at all.

Gao Xuan felt more familiar with Talos. He knew his preferences, his cultivation Secret Technique, his weaknesses.

Such a guy, if he didn't encounter him, that was fine. But if he did, he wouldn't miss the opportunity.

He told Helen, "Why not go, parties are so interesting. Even more interesting when someone sets their face up for us to hit, just thinking of it is joyful."

Helen gently punched Gao Xuan, "Don't be so bad. After all, it's my mom and my cousin too."

"Mr. Jin said: none of the cousins are good eggs."

Gao Xuan hugged Helen, "Don't worry, no one can take you away from my side."

Hearing this, Helen felt great but was still reluctant to attend the party.

If Gao Xuan really beat up Talos, that would be too bad.

Helen was thinking of how to persuade Gao Xuan to drop the idea when she received a communication from her friend Wei Chengcheng, "Helen, remember to bring your boyfriend. We've all heard you found a particularly handsome boyfriend! You must bring him to the party. Su Min, Xiong Yujie, they're all going to see you..."

Wei Chengcheng was Wei Yue's youngest daughter and a classmate of Helen. Su Min was Su Lingyi's niece, and Alice also came from the prestigious families of Sea Emperor Star. These were all Helen's good friends.

Helen and Gao Xuan were in a passionate romance, wanting to cling to each other every day. She had long abandoned these friends.

Wei Chengcheng's words reminded her she hadn't met her friends since returning.

She had even bought gifts for these friends from the Twelve Star Domain, which hadn't been delivered.

After thinking it over, Helen said to Gao Xuan, "Let's go to the party tonight."

She wrapped her arms around Gao Xuan's neck and whispered softly in his ear, "Brother, don't hurt Talos, and don't embarrass my mom too much."

"It's all your mom bullying me, okay."

Gao Xuan felt aggrieved, "I always convince people with virtue, with reason, with love."

"Hmph, I've seen through you a long time ago, you're both bad and formidable. You're always bullying others."

Helen hugged Gao Xuan, "If you behave tonight, I'll behave too. I can wear cat ears and a maid outfit."

"Don't try to seduce me. I have principles, you know."

Gao Xuan sternly refused, jokingly; he wouldn't compromise himself just for women's charms.

"Please, brother..."

Seeing no reaction from Gao Xuan, Helen's bright eyes shifted as she softly said, "Please, Daddy."

"You little brat, calling inappropriately like that."

Gao Xuan slapped Helen's buttock, "That's a bedroom nickname, calling it elsewhere could cause trouble..."

Helen's eyes were sultry, "Alright, Daddy."

To attend the party, Helen even found a famous tailor to have a suit customized for Gao Xuan.

At eight in the evening, the Aphrodite Palace at Divine King Palace was ablaze with lights.

In the magnificent palace, there were adorned men and women everywhere, with melodious music echoing throughout the hall. On one side of the hall, various desserts and drinks had been prepared.

Service staff in white shirts weaved through the crowd, providing thoughtful and meticulous service to the guests.

The guests attending the party were all top-tier dignitaries from Sea Emperor Star. There were also some guests from other planets, and even Alien races with vastly different appearances and forms from humans.

Wei Chengcheng, pulling Su Min and Xiong Yujie, gathered around Su Lingyi.

The main issue was the multitude of invitations and people trying to cozy up to them, which was causing the three girls some annoyance.

They all came from prestigious families and had been adored by everyone since childhood. They disliked people who would ingratiate themselves for no reason.

When they were with Su Lingyi, generally speaking, nobody dared to approach them.

Even if Su Lingyi had a gentle and calm demeanor, who among those entering this grand hall wouldn't recognize the Golden Sword Saint Su Lingyi!

No matter how adorable the girls were, no one dared to cozy up and flirt in front of the Golden Sword Saint.

"Auntie, is that Gao Xuan really that handsome?"

Su Min asked Su Lingyi out of curiosity. She had seen videos of Gao Xuan but found it hard to believe a teenage boy could be that good-looking.

"He really is."

Su Lingyi said, "Gao Xuan is more handsome than you can imagine."

Su Min's gaze drifted; she thought her aunt's taste was too conventional, and she might not fancy the kind of handsome boy her aunt liked.

Xiong Yujie and Wei Chengcheng both looked expectant. They both had round faces, with Xiong Yujie having a slight baby fat, making her look cuter, while Wei Chengcheng appeared more refined.

Actually, among the three girls, Su Min was the best-looking. Although she had short hair and single eyelids, and her eyes weren't large, they were extraordinarily lively and spirited. She gave off a very pixie-like yet wild impression.

The three girls were muttering to themselves when they saw Beo and Milo, both dressed in formal attire.

Although they were teenagers, their appearances were very mature. Clad in formal wear, they showed no trace of youthfulness.

Su Min, being a curious one, waved to Beo to come over, "Old Bei, have you recovered from your injury?"

Beo participated in a Sword Dao competition and was severely injured by Gao Xuan. The incident had already spread in the small circle.

Su Min's teasing left Beo a bit embarrassed. But his relationship with Su Min was good, so he couldn't really get angry over a small joke.

"It was just a minor injury, healed long ago."

Su Min grinned mischievously, "So, are you here for Helen?"

"Why isn't Helen here?" Beo didn't deny it, as he was deeply infatuated with Helen, unwavering no matter how she treated him.

Su Min shook her head sympathetically, feeling pity for Beo, a well-known prodigy on Sea Emperor Star. With his family background and talent, he had countless beauties around him. Yet, he set his sights on Helen.

Even without Gao Xuan's appearance, Helen wouldn't fancy a man like Beo.

Su Min knew Helen well; the extraordinarily beautiful and elegant girl was inherently rebellious. To win Helen's love, one had to be more assertive than her.

Persistent infatuation would never yield hope.

"Helen's not here yet," Xiong Yujie said, patting Beo on the shoulder in a brotherly manner, "You just wait."

Xiong Yujie was almost fifty centimeters shorter than Beo, so her patting him on the shoulder appeared quite comical.

Both Su Min and Wei Chengcheng laughed, even Su Lingyi showed a smile.

Far from feeling embarrassed, Xiong Yujie was rather smug, "I'm good buddies with Old Bei."

Beo blushed; it was shameful for such a mighty man to be called a brother by a silly and adorable girl.

It was only to pursue Helen that he lowered his guard and befriended Xiong Yujie and her friends. It was quite bitter to think about.

The music suddenly heightened as the inner door opened, and Pan led a tall and heroic-looking man out.

This man had blond hair and blue eyes, with profound features. Though he couldn't be called exceptionally handsome, his lines were very rugged. His ocean-like blue eyes were even more expressive.

There was no need for Pan to introduce him; everyone in the hall naturally focused their gaze on the man.

"Is that Talos? He looks so heroic."

Xiong Yujie's eyes sparkled, and she excitedly rubbed her hands, "I really want to fluff his golden hair..."

Beo felt awkward and a bit uneasy hearing this, "What's heroic about this guy anyway!"

Xiong Yujie shot Beo a glance, "Don't compare; you're just pirate-style rough."

She also glanced at Beo's hair, "Your hair is too coarse; no good feel to it."

Su Min and Wei Chengcheng both looked at Beo, and both gave a long "Oh," their gazes teasing and peculiar.

Beo wished he could bury his head in the ground; Xiong Yujie had promised not to tell anyone, but now she was saying it out loud.

Fortunately, Su Min and Wei Chengcheng's gaze quickly shifted to the man, both showing admiration.

Pan then introduced her nephew Talos to everyone, mentioning his golden bloodline heritage.

The crowd let out a chorus of exclamations. While the golden bloodline was widespread, true direct lineage was rarely seen.

Talos was indeed imposing with a charm that could captivate anyone.

"Talos is quite impressive, feels really secure."

Wei Chengcheng said, "And he looks elegant and dignified. Such a man could be a husband."

Su Min nodded, "A man should look like a man."

She thought the video of Gao Xuan seemed too handsome, even a bit effeminate, which was unqualified for a man according to her taste. At least, it didn't match her aesthetic.

Of course, she also had to admit that Gao Xuan was indeed handsome. But compared to Talos, something just felt off.

While Su Min was making comparisons in her mind, she heard a commotion behind her. Turning her head, she saw the crowd naturally parting, as Helen walked arm-in-arm with an extremely handsome young man.

Upon seeing the young man, Su Min was stunned: in the world, there exists such a handsome man, with a smile brighter than the sunlight and elegance surpassing the brilliant moonlight...

Not only Su Min, but anyone who saw Gao Xuan for the first time was dumbfounded, staring at him.

Gao Xuan was like the sun that lights up the night, dazzling, instantly becoming the center of attention in the entire hall.

Beo stood to the side in dissatisfaction; could a man really be that good-looking! Everyone was just staring blankly...

As Talos saw Gao Xuan approach step by step, for some reason, he suddenly felt ashamed, instinctively lowering his head in a gesture of respect.

Pan looked at Talos, bewildered, wondering what was going on, why had he bowed at first sight? Was her nephew gay?