King of Assassins

Li Hao seemed amiable, but deep down, he was condescending. He called Gao Xuan over just to make sure he stayed in line and didn't cause trouble for Dongxing Company.

In Li Hao's view, the situation at Cloud Bar was nothing at all.

In the nightclub business, you always encounter various problems.

Li Hao wouldn't become enemies with street thugs over a small protection fee. Of course, he wouldn't easily surrender either.

Gao Xuan had beaten up people from Dongxing Company, ostensibly to stand up for the bar, but it gave the other party an excuse for trouble.

Of course, Gao Xuan was working for the bar, and he couldn't let his subordinates feel too disheartened.

That's why Li Hao called Gao Xuan over. He thought giving him a few words of praise was the highest compliment for a security guard.

What surprised him was that Gao Xuan appeared calm, without any sign of being flattered.

To be honest, Li Hao didn't like Gao Xuan's demeanor. A man in his forties still struggling at the bottom, not even knowing basic decorum.

It seemed this person would be like this his whole life.

Li Hao didn't necessarily dislike Gao Xuan; he just felt he wasn't shown the respect he deserved, which made him a bit unhappy.

As the big boss, he wouldn't directly show his displeasure, though.

Li Hao took out his phone and contacted Yan Dong again. Once the call connected, he politely greeted, "President Yan—"

Before Li Hao could finish, Yan Dong interrupted him, "President Li, it's my lack of insight. I didn't know you're such an important figure. I was wrong. I'll leave An Ping City tomorrow. Please be generous and forgive me this time..."

Li Hao was baffled. What was happening? Was the other person being sarcastic?

Yan Dong said a few polite words and hung up before Li Hao could respond.

Yan Dong knew very well that Gao Xuan was formidable, and it had nothing to do with Li Hao.

If Li Hao really had a connection with Gao Xuan, he wouldn't be letting him work as a security guard, living so poorly.

Yan Dong was uncertain about Gao Xuan's attitude towards Li Hao, so he politely explained the situation to him.

Since he was leaving, he used the call with Li Hao as an opportunity to clarify matters, indirectly communicating with Gao Xuan.

Li Hao pondered for a long time after putting down the phone, still unable to figure out what the other party meant.

He waved Gao Xuan away, "You can go back now. Just be careful not to cause trouble."

Yao Min bowed respectfully and nodded before leading Gao Xuan out of the room.

After leaving the teahouse, Yao Min complained, "You should show more respect when you see the boss."

"Showing respect to him doesn't earn me more money, so what's the point?"

Gao Xuan was indifferent. Li Hao wasn't particularly good or bad, just a wealthy businessman.

No matter how rich he was, he was still an ordinary person. This guy was self-important; Gao Xuan couldn't be bothered with him.

Yao Min didn't know how to deal with Gao Xuan's stubbornness. She sighed and said, "Li Hao considers himself very important. If you don't show him respect, he thinks you look down on him. It's no shame to lower yourself when working for someone."

"You're right."

Gao Xuan said, "But I want to live differently."

Yao Min was surprised, "What are you going to do?"

Gao Xuan said, "I haven't figured it out yet; I just don't want to live like this anymore."

"Huh?"

Yao Min couldn't understand. Gao Xuan was already this age; what was he trying to achieve?

Besides, in Gao Xuan's current state, what did he have to achieve anything?

Gao Xuan said profoundly, "Perhaps my blood hasn't cooled yet, and my dreams haven't shattered."

"Are you out of your mind?"

Before Gao Xuan could finish, Yao Min was already infuriated. She jabbed him in the chest and said, "You're forty, an old drunkard. You still talk about dreams? Aren't you talking nonsense?"

She huffed, "Have you found another lover? If you want to leave, just say it; don't talk crap."

"Why are you so upset..."

Gao Xuan was a bit puzzled, "You're not in love with me, are you?"

"Get lost."

Yao Min's face turned red with agitation. She didn't bother explaining and turned around, striding out quickly.

The afternoon sun was bright, and Yao Min's quickly retreating figure was quite pleasing to the eye, though it carried a hint of haste and melancholy...

Gao Xuan was a little confused. Having lived two lifetimes, he honestly didn't fully understand women.

With his looks, he didn't need to understand women; women always understood him.

Yao Min was the most ordinary of all the women he had been with, and even the most vulgar.

He thought their relationship was simple, just two people seeking warmth together.

But it seemed Yao Min didn't see it that way. Perhaps, she had higher hopes for Gao Xuan?

Unfortunately, Gao Xuan was not that ordinary Gao Xuan.

For some reason, Gao Xuan felt a slight sadness. Maybe it was because of that woman, or perhaps it was because of the ordinary and genuine life.

He took a deep breath and said to himself, "No matter what, starting today, I want to be myself."

By evening, Gao Xuan didn't go to Cloud Bar.

The lively and bustling bar, teeming with attractive young women, added a primal excitement to the noise. Yet, despite this, such a life remained essentially hollow and dull.

People might release themselves in the excitement, but they could never truly find satisfaction. No one could gain these from a bar...

After a couple of days of watching the hustle and bustle, Gao Xuan lost interest in such a life.

Lying in bed, Gao Xuan silently used Spiritual Power to transform his body.

Every small improvement made him feel very fulfilled.

These tiny advancements were negligible in Gao Xuan's cultivation journey. However, these minute progresses gave him an unprecedented sense of fulfillment, making him feel as if he grasped life and destiny.