King of Assassins

The Creation Golden Core, the name sounds mysterious, and indeed, it is a mysterious thing.

It is said that the Creation Golden Core is a special medicine passed down from an ancient civilization.

The greatest effect of the Creation Golden Core is prolonging lifespan.

Ordinary people can live for at least five hundred years after taking the Creation Golden Core. The key is that this medicine also has excellent effects on Golden Powerhouses.

Golden Powerhouses naturally have a lifespan of over a thousand years. With the Creation Golden Core, they can live at least another five hundred years.

The Creation Golden Core can also comprehensively enhance the power of Golden Powerhouses, allowing them to advance further.

With its many wonderful uses, the Creation Golden Core is considered the best medicine known to mankind.

However, the Creation Golden Core is excavated from the ruins of ancient civilizations, and its quantity is scarce, making it impossible to reverse-engineer the prescription.

Therefore, the Creation Golden Core has become a rare treasure.

Various powerful marvels only increase power, but the Creation Golden Core grants longevity, an unparalleled feat among other marvels.

Qin Ken is only over three hundred years old, well before the natural lifespan of a thousand years. However, he had some problems during his promotion, affecting his health over the years.

These hidden ailments not only affected his cultivation, preventing him from progressing but also impacted his health.

If this trend continues, he might suffer genetic breakdown and die before reaching five hundred years.

Qin Ken doesn't have an urgent need for power but has an extraordinary yearning for a healthy body. He has been secretly searching for the Creation Golden Core for years, yet without success.

Not to mention outsiders, even few within the Qin family know about his health issues.

So, Gao Xuan merely mentioning the Creation Golden Core completely changed his attitude.

Ultimately, it's all for one's benefit.

Gao Xuan had some understanding of Qin Ken's situation, knowing his needs, which made discussions easier.

He smiled and said, "Chairman Qin, the Creation Golden Core is an ancient civilization's spiritual medicine, said to have wondrous effects of creation, able to extend life, heal wounds, strengthen the divine soul, and fortify the body, hence the name Creation Golden Core."

"I couldn't see it, Mr. Gao, being so young, yet you're so knowledgeable and well-informed, admirable, admirable…" Qin Ken nodded in praise.

Few in the Alliance know about the Creation Golden Core, and for Gao Xuan to explain its effects so clearly, it's quite remarkable.

Of course, Qin Ken was also expressing a courteous and friendly stance.

Qin Ken curiously asked, "Mr. Gao, you mentioned the Creation Golden Core, what advice do you have for me?"

Qin Ken could pretend to be calm, but he felt it unnecessary. Gao Xuan brought up the Creation Golden Core, and he followed suit, both parties actually understanding each other's stance.

Gao Xuan smiled and said, "Chairman Qin, I am determined to win the championship this time. As for the competition, I'm not being arrogant, but people like Jin Yutang are not worth mentioning. I just fear someone using underhanded schemes behind the scenes, impossible to guard against."

"The Sword Dao League Finals, the entire Alliance pays close attention. As the chairman of the organizing committee, I will ensure the fairness and justice of the competition..."

A sly old fox like Qin Ken naturally wouldn't say much to Gao Xuan, sticking to official jargon.

Gao Xuan was familiar with this official jargon and wouldn't take it seriously either.

Winning the competition is easy. The issue is that the Sword Dao League Finals have never been a simple competition, nor is it just about whose swordsmanship is stronger.

Even if he sweeps the field and wins the championship.

Qin Ken could simply say he violated the competition rules, and his championship would be revoked.

Though Gao Xuan has achieved gold, it's still difficult to threaten Qin Ken. Using force in this situation could easily backfire.

Because the title of Sword King is an honorary one, it must be awarded by Qin Ken to be valid. This title cannot be forcibly seized.

Gao Xuan, having lived two lifetimes, is not just a reckless fighter. Knowing Qin Ken's situation, he used a Golden Marvel to inquire about the whereabouts of the Creation Golden Core in the Book of All-Knowing.

Thus, he had the capital to negotiate with Qin Ken.

Gao Xuan said, "I believe the organizing committee is fair and just, and I trust Chairman Qin."

Qin Ken smiled silently, knowing that unless Gao Xuan offered something, he wouldn't make any promises.

Gao Xuan also understood this point, taking out a small box from his pocket. Opening the box, there was a walnut-sized golden pearl inside.

The pearl appeared to be made of pure gold, shimmering brightly with a metallic texture.

Qin Ken's eyes were glued to the golden pearl. He had seen photos of the Creation Golden Core, knowing this was exactly what it looked like.

The key was the Source Power emanating from the golden pearl; despite being heavily sealed, it possessed a miraculous quality that reached directly into the divine soul.

Qin Ken's emotions suddenly surged with excitement, even every cell in his body seemed to be expressing a strong desire for the golden pearl.

The instinct of a Golden Powerhouse told him that this object before him was the Creation Golden Core.

He even felt the impulse to seize it forcibly. However, before he could act, Gao Xuan had already closed the box, which then disappeared into thin air.

Qin Ken watched with his eyes wide open, not knowing where the box had gone. This was evidently not a blinding technique, nor was it any kind of magic trick.

When needed, time can be measured in milliseconds.

Qin Ken assessed that the Creation Golden Core must have been stored in some kind of special space.

In the cosmos, there are various marvels, some of which have independent spaces.

Qin Ken scrutinized Gao Xuan up and down, feeling that the beautiful ring on his left pinky finger was very suspicious.

He truly wanted to snatch it away, but due to the subtle intuition of a Golden Powerhouse, he sensed that seizing it by force wouldn't likely succeed. This young man, whose smile was more radiant than sunlight, was an enigma to him.

Gao Xuan smiled and said, "Chairman Qin, I've stored the Creation Golden Core in a special space. This space can only be opened by me. It's extremely safe."

He paused for a moment and then said, "As long as I win the Sword King title, I'll present this Creation Golden Core to Chairman Qin as a token of my gratitude."

These words were very straightforward.

Qin Ken thought for a moment and said, "I can ensure the competition is fair and just. Whether you win the championship depends on your strength."

"Haha... Leave the rest to me."

Gao Xuan stood up with a smile, "Chairman Qin, I'll leave the competition matters in your hands."

Qin Ken nodded, "No problem. I promise."

Gao Xuan proactively shook hands with Qin Ken, "I hope Chairman Qin will take good care of me."

With the matters settled, Gao Xuan immediately took his leave.

Qin Ken, breaking protocol, escorted Gao Xuan to the door, surprising the two bodyguards outside.

Only Golden Powerhouses were usually seen off by Qin Ken. A nineteen-year-old like Gao Xuan, what merit or capability did he have for Qin Ken to personally see him off?

As he watched Gao Xuan leave unrestrainedly, Qin Ken sighed, "Truly, a hero emerges among the young!"

Qin Ken sincerely felt this way; positioned high in power and backed by the mighty Qin Family, he hadn't even glimpsed the Creation Golden Core. Yet Gao Xuan, without backing or organization, had found it.

Moreover, Gao Xuan dared to come negotiate with him. Such courage and capability were not something the greenhouse-raised talents from noble families could rival.

However, he wasn't naive or childish. What if Gao Xuan deceived him?

After all, it was the Creation Golden Core. It could potentially elevate Gao Xuan to a Golden Powerhouse. That kind of spiritual medicine was worth more than ten championships.

Qin Ken had truly wanted to forcibly take it. But Gao Xuan controlled the rhythm too well, completely holding the initiative, making Qin Ken fear to act.

As things came to an end, Qin Ken felt some regret. He should have been more decisive earlier. Even if it meant killing Gao Xuan outright, it wouldn't have been a problem.

Now, the initiative was in Gao Xuan's hands.

Thinking it over, Qin Ken decided to find Qin Xuan.

He had to obtain the Creation Golden Core, but he couldn't ignore Qin Family matters either.

Qin Jian was from the direct lineage, and Qin Xuan came to shield him this time. Both publicly and privately, he had to account for this.

Coming from a side branch, Qin Ken, naturally, resented the direct lineage. Yet, he couldn't detach from the Qin Family.

Qin Ken found Qin Xuan and explained everything, leading to Qin Xuan's astonishment, "Gao Xuan has the Creation Golden Core?"

He disdainfully remarked, "You're negotiating with a child? For such a spiritual object, just take it by force."

Qin Xuan said, "If you're unwilling to act, I will. Don't worry; I know you're injured. I'll let you use this Golden Core."

"Gao Xuan is very clever. The fact that he dares to bring out the Creation Golden Core as a bargaining chip indicates that he has his confidence."

Qin Ken shook his head, "Killing Gao Xuan is easy, but if we can't get the Creation Golden Core, killing him is pointless."

"What do you mean?"

Qin Xuan, displeased, said, "We need to be dictated by a youngster!"

Qin Ken spoke sincerely, "Third Brother, let me be honest, Qin Jian's chances of winning the championship are very slim. I'll arrange the speed limiter for him. If he still can't defeat Gao Xuan, let it go."

Qin Xuan coldly stared at Qin Ken, remaining silent.

Qin Ken sighed, "Let's do this; once I obtain the Creation Golden Core, we'll capture Gao Xuan. There's bound to be an earth-shattering secret within him. Incredible swordsmanship, Creation Golden Core—he has immense value in himself..."

Qin Xuan's expression softened slightly. This suggestion seemed reasonable, at least considering the overall interests of the Qin Family.

"Once Gao Xuan is missing, I'll announce that he violated the rules and cheated, canceling his Sword King title. With some maneuvering, we could transfer the Sword King title to Qin Jian."

"Can that work?" Qin Xuan was somewhat skeptical.

Qin Ken replied, "There are technical details involved, but it can be done."

"Alright, it's settled then."

Qin Xuan said calmly, "After the competition, deal with Gao Xuan. The Sword King title goes to Qin Jian."

After thinking it over, he added, "Don't tell Qin Jian about this. He is rather proud and naive."

"Of course."

Convinced Qin Xuan, Qin Ken felt relieved. If Qin Xuan stubbornly refused, it would have been troublesome.

While Qin Ken and Qin Xuan were having their secret meeting, Gao Xuan felt a subtle sense of being targeted. The Six-winged Celestial Cicada softly chirped, alerting him to malice directed at him.

Gao Xuan was having a meal at Cloud Mulberry Tree Hall.

The long rectangular table was filled with people, led by Liu Po, followed by Zhou He and Song Yunxi. Then there were Song Fei and Qin Rong.

Sitting beside Gao Xuan was Song Muyang. The presence of this young Golden Powerhouse elevated the banquet to a new level.

Song Muyang was full of energy with an excellent sense of humor that enlivened the atmosphere greatly.

Initially, everyone was a bit tense, but after a couple of rounds of drinks, they began to relax, and the atmosphere grew much livelier.

Liu Po was telling jokes, capturing everyone's attention.

Song Muyang, however, lightly clinked his glass against Gao Xuan's, "Brother, your swordsmanship is impressive. I underestimated you. I apologize and punish myself with this drink."

After downing his drink in one gulp, he said to Gao Xuan, "Brother, let's discuss something. Could you yield to Yunxi a bit? I won't let you suffer any loss."