Chapter 202: An Antique
“Oh, isn’t this the eldest daughter of the Helan family?”
“What brings you from the capital to Tang City, this godforsaken place?”
As Helan Xiaoyue and Wan Xiaozhou waited for Yu Tianqi to pick them up, a playful voice came from the second-floor balcony of a nearby building.
Hearing the voice, both women instinctively looked up.
Their expressions darkened.
Without hesitation, they drew their weapons and assumed defensive stances, their sharp gazes locked onto the curvaceous figure standing on the balcony.
“Oh dear, no need to be so tense!”
“We’re all old friends, aren’t we?”
The woman on the balcony chuckled.
The next second, with a swift “whoosh,” the graceful figure leaped from the second-floor balcony, landing steadily in front of Helan Xiaoyue and Wan Xiaozhou.
Helan Xiaoyue’s phoenix eyes narrowed as she gritted her teeth.
“Capricorn!”
That’s right—this unexpected visitor was none other than Capricorn!
Today, Capricorn was dressed in a tight black leather outfit, accentuating her well-toned dancer’s physique. Her alluring curves left much to the imagination.
“Heh…”
“You must be Wan Xiaozhou?”
“Hand it over.”
“If you do, I might just leave you with an intact corpse.”
Ignoring Helan Xiaoyue, Capricorn turned her attention to Wan Xiaozhou, a cold smirk playing on her lips.
“Sorry, but it’s already in Helan Xiaoyue’s possession.”
“If you want it, take it up with her.”
Unfazed by Capricorn’s disdain, Wan Xiaozhou shrugged with a helpless expression.
“Oh?”
Capricorn’s eyes locked onto Helan Xiaoyue.
“Hand it over.”
Her voice was icy.
“You want it?”
“Beat me first.”
Helan Xiaoyue brandished her twin blades, assuming a defensive stance as she beckoned Capricorn with a slight curl of her fingers.
“Interesting.”
“If you insist on courting death, then allow me to grant your wish.”
A cruel smile spread across Capricorn’s lips. She drew a military dagger from her waist and casually pointed it at Helan Xiaoyue.
“Overconfidence will get you killed.”
Helan Xiaoyue’s voice was cold.
She glanced at Wan Xiaozhou, signaling with her eyes: Help if you want, but if you don’t want to die, don’t just stand there or think about running.
Seeing the silent message, Wan Xiaozhou sighed and reluctantly pulled a dagger from her belt. Stepping up beside Helan Xiaoyue, she mirrored her defensive stance.
Between the two, Wan Xiaozhou preferred Helan Xiaoyue to win.
If the item stayed with Helan Xiaoyue, there was still a sliver of hope. If it fell into Capricorn’s hands, survival would be impossible.
“Heh…”
“Both of you at once, then.”
Capricorn sneered, curling her fingers in a taunting gesture.
Helan Xiaoyue and Wan Xiaozhou exchanged a glance before charging simultaneously, their blades slicing through the air.
Helan Xiaoyue’s twin swords wove a near-impenetrable web of slashes, leaving behind fleeting afterimages as they rained down on Capricorn.
Wan Xiaozhou supported from the side, striking whenever an opening appeared.
Capricorn, however, was undoubtedly a formidable opponent.
Even when facing two adversaries at once, she remained unruffled.
Her dual military daggers moved fluidly, countering their attacks with ease.
She even managed to slip in a few counters, leaving fresh wounds on Helan Xiaoyue and Wan Xiaozhou.
Having just fought a battle and run over twenty kilometers, the duo was already exhausted. Against an expert like Capricorn, they were quickly overwhelmed.
The fight raged on for half an hour.
Just then, the screech of tires cut through the air.
“Xiaoyue! I’m here!”
Yu Tianqi leaped from his car, a mountain knife in hand, and charged at Capricorn.
Sensing the attack from behind, Capricorn kicked Wan Xiaozhou away and spun, thrusting her dagger backward in a swift counterattack.
But Yu Tianqi was no amateur.
With a swift sidestep, he dodged the blade and retaliated with a powerful slash, executing a deadly Hidden Blade technique.
Meanwhile, in a luxurious villa…
Lying on a plush sofa, Fang Xiaocao lazily nibbled on fresh fruit while watching a movie on the home theater screen. Life couldn’t get any better.
“Your Highness, Taotie is here.”
Tom stepped into the living room.
“Oh?”
“Let him in.”
Fang Xiaocao blinked before nodding casually.
“Understood, Your Highness.”
Tom had fully embraced his role as the butler.
Moments later, he led Taotie inside. The man was covered in bandages and adhesive plasters, looking rather worse for wear.
Taotie carried a woven bag in his hands.
“Your Highness, I’ve brought everything you asked for.”
Stepping into the room, he placed the bag on the floor, its contents clinking together with a metallic jingle.
“Hmm~”
“Not bad!”
Fang Xiaocao nodded in satisfaction.
“What did Capricorn say about my assassination?”
She tossed Taotie a large apple, casually inquiring.
“Capricorn has no time to hunt you right now. The hit on you has been called off.”
Taotie’s voice was deep.
“Good. If Capricorn makes any moves against me, report immediately.”
Fang Xiaocao instructed.
“Understood.”
Taotie nodded.
“You said Capricorn is busy. With what?”
Fang Xiaocao was intrigued. Capricorn’s terrifying combat prowess still sent chills down her spine.
“She’s tracking down an item.”
Taotie answered.
“An item?”
“What item?”
Fang Xiaocao’s curiosity deepened.
“An antique that supposedly holds the key to the Late Qing Dynasty’s lost treasure.”
Taotie revealed.
“An antique?”
“A treasure?”
Fang Xiaocao’s eyes gleamed with excitement.
“Think we can take advantage of the chaos?”
Gold practically shone in her eyes as she smirked.
“Difficult.”
“Many powerful groups are after it.”
“Even the Blacklist can’t guarantee its safety.”
Taotie mused.
“Hmm…”
Fang Xiaocao muttered.
“But…”
“It’s not impossible.”
Taotie hesitated before speaking.
“Tell me more.”
Fang Xiaocao’s interest was piqued.
“If Tom and I go together, we might stand a chance.”
Taotie said gravely.
“Would it be dangerous?”
Fang Xiaocao asked in a serious tone.
(To be continued…)
