Chapter 774


    Outside the door…


    Quincy propped James up and looked at him with concern. “James, you already know that he’s


    dangerous, so why do you still insist on getting him to coborate with you?”


    James halted his steps for a while and said, “He’s Dark Castle’s founder, one of the deadliest


    assassin’s guilds in the world. He has huge sway in the underworld, and it’ll be easier for me to get


    things done with his help.


    Quincy asked worriedly, “What if he just pretends to agree and disappears after getting the antidote


    from you?”


    James thought for a moment and said, “That probably won’t happen.’


    Although ke was a ruthless and vicious man that had no qualms about killing, he was still a martial


    artist.


    James was familiar with a martial artist’s core tenants.


    They always stayed true to their word.


    This was only applicable to those who had dedicated years to training, though.


    Most that have yet to reach a certain level in martial arts would often go back on their word.


    ke was someone who stood at the pinnacle of martial arts and as such, would never go back. on his


    word once he agreed.


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    Suddenly, he heard the click of a door opening behind him and the sound of someone calling for him.


    James turned around and saw ke opening the door. Immediately, a smile crept on James’ face.


    “Hmm? What’s the matter? Have you already thought it through?” asked James, cocking his head


    innocently.


    “Let’s talk inside.”


    ke turned around and went back inside the apartment.


    James followed him inside. James saw the broken living room table and could not help remarking,


    “Your strength is outstanding.”


    ke ignored his statement and asked, “What do you want out of this deal?”


    James said, “Since I became the ck Dragon, I could sense that someone has constantly been


    targeting me. I handed in my resignation and came to Cansington but still faced a lot of trouble. After


    my resignation was approved, there was a conspiracy to assassinate me, and these schemes to bring


    me down have only gotten more devious as time assed.


    “The person behind all these machinations… is the Emperor.


    “At first, I couldn’t understand his objectives. After getting poisoned with Gu, I have a general sense of


    what he’s trying to aplish.


    “If I’m guessing correctly, it’s exactly as you said before. He’s re-attempting the n that failed a


    hundred years ago. He wants to use Gu to bring the world to its knees.


    “Moreover, he’s not working alone. There is someone much stronger backing him


    “In addition, the election ising up soon, and the Capital’s political parties are at each other’s


    throats. The King’s position is highly coveted, and countless people have their eyes on it. The presiding


    King has a candidate in mind and is trying to pave the way for him. The Capital is bound for a political


    shake-up.”


    “This isn’t an easy task to deal with. The Emperor alone is already going to be a huge pain in the *ss.”


    ke looked at James and asked, “I’m not interested in political affairs. Let’s cut to the chase, what


    exactly do you need me to do?”


    James returned his stare head-on and said, “I want you to take charge of the Dark Castle again. I need


    your influence in the underworld to help me with some affairs, including providing me with information


    and dispatching killers to dispose of people when necessary.”


    “That’s it?” ke doubtfully retorted.


    “That’s it.” James nodded.


    ke contemted for a while. Then, he nodded, saying, “Alright. I agree to help you, but I’ve got one


    condition.”


    “What is it?” James cocked his eyebrow.


    “I want you to teach me the cultivation method.”


    “That won’t be a problem. However, I’ve just only acquired the knowledge and have yet to put it into


    practice. I’ll teach you after sessfully cultivating True Energy and bing a grandmaster.”


    “I trust that the Dragon King will keep his promises.”


    “I also believe the Dark Castle’s master won’t resort to underhanded tactics.”


    The two smiled in unison and have each other a firm handshake.


    James stood up and turned around before he left. “Alright, get some good rest. I won’t intrude any


    further for today. I’lle back to see you in a few more days.”


    After walking out of ke’s temporary residence, he finally felt relief from the earlier tense atmosphere.


    ‘Finally, I managed to persuade him.


    “This marks the beginning of the fight between the Emperor and me.