The assassin didn't know much, and although it was possible no one was left at the place, Ning Beichen still went to investigate at 38 Mark Street.
As the assassin had said, by the time Ning Beichen arrived, 38 Mark Street was indeed deserted.
Ning Beichen had no choice but to leave.
Over the years, Ning Beichen had encountered countless assassination attempts, but the truly formidable ones were all from this Shenci Alliance.
If he hadn't ascended to the Grandmaster realm, he might have capsized in a ditch today.
Therefore, Ning Beichen also maintained his utmost vigilance.
Confidence was one thing, but arrogance was strictly forbidden.
Even his old master dared not claim to be invincible in the world. Ning Beichen was not so conceited as to think he could roam freely across the land just because he had become a Grandmaster.
He needed to fear when fear was due, and revere when reverence was called for.
Ning Beichen casually found a hotel and checked in. He suspected Fang Yi was behind it, as he had been targeted for assassination shortly after leaving her manor.
However, Ning Beichen couldn't figure out why Fang Yi would want to deal with him.
He had no conflict or animosity with her. He had only asked for her help to meet with some executives from Chuangsi Company. It couldn't be reason enough for her to want him dead, could it?
"Could it be... this demoness is after my body and wants to eliminate me for good?"
Ning Beichen stroked his stubble, pondering this in his mind. He found the latter reason particularly absurd and comical.
Despite his wild thoughts, Ning Beichen never overlooked any possibility.
Although Fang Yi seemed to have no motive to kill him, who knew what this demoness was thinking? He had to keep a trump card and remain cautious of her.
Ning Beichen withdrew his gaze from the window. Soon after, he left the hotel.
If the suicide assassin hadn't lied, there would be a second wave, and then a third wave of assassinations.
If he stayed in the hotel, Ning Beichen worried that his actions might harm innocent people if they made a move. So, he decided to go out for a stroll, creating an opportunity for them to act.
Ning Beichen deliberately walked towards dark, secluded areas, hoping to provoke the second wave of assassins.
However, he wandered until midnight without anyone attacking him, which made Ning Beichen feel puzzled.
Had those guys been scared off by his abilities?
That was impossible!
Ning Beichen had investigated the Shenci Alliance and knew it was the oldest assassin organization in Europe. They rarely failed and were known for their persistence until their objective was achieved.
Ning Beichen checked the time and, not wanting to waste any more time, began to head back.
Compared to the Shenci Alliance, he was more concerned about who had betrayed him and who was orchestrating the Shenci Alliance to target him from behind the scenes.
Few people knew he was here. Besides the couple on the boat, there were Fang Yi's people and the few executives from Chuangsi Company he had met.
The couple on the boat could not have betrayed him. Therefore, it was either Fang Yi, this demoness, or those few executives from Chuangsi.
Ning Beichen had also considered the possibility of the Holy See being involved, as he had killed so many of their people, and their feud was irreconcilable.
However, Ning Beichen quickly dismissed the Holy See. If the Holy See wanted to deal with him, they wouldn't need the Shenci Alliance.
Of course, there was another possibility: his whereabouts had been discovered.
But the chances of that were very low. After arriving, Ning Beichen had stayed at the translation manor and hadn't gone anywhere. Later, with Fang Yi's help, he had met a few executives from Chuangsi Company.
Therefore, the problem must lie with those executives from Chuangsi. This was the most likely scenario.
After all, if Fang Yi, this demoness, wanted to deal with him, why would she ambush him on the street? She could have made a move within her own manor or added something to his food, which would have been easier than assassinating him outside.
While Ning Beichen was guessing the suspects, Fang Yi, in her manor, also received news that Ning Beichen had been assassinated.
Fang Yi frowned tightly. She had no intention of dealing with Ning Beichen. If she had, she wouldn't have entertained him.
But she knew Ning Beichen might not necessarily think that way.
After all, Ning Beichen had been assassinated shortly after leaving her manor, so Fang Yi was undoubtedly a suspect.
After some thought, Fang Yi dialed Ning Beichen's number. No matter what, she had to explain herself.
"Mr. Ning, it wasn't me."
After dialing Ning Beichen's number, Fang Yi simply said this.
"I know."
Ning Beichen replied indifferently.
Whether it was Fang Yi or not, Ning Beichen couldn't be sure, and he wouldn't dismiss his suspicion of her just because of her words.
"Mr. Ning, your room at my manor is still available, and everything inside is unchanged."
Fang Yi's intention was simple: she hoped Ning Beichen would return to her manor to stay. This would not only clear her name but also allow her to probe Ning Beichen's thoughts, as she didn't want to take the blame.
"Thank you, I'm doing quite well outside, and I won't bother you, Miss Fang."
Ning Beichen refused her without hesitation. Whether Fang Yi was suspicious or not was irrelevant to him. However, he needed to deploy his troops and personnel outside, so he definitely couldn't stay in her manor.
Fang Yi hung up the phone with a grim expression. She knew Ning Beichen must have some suspicion of her.
This was not surprising. If she were Ning Beichen, she would also be suspicious.
"Go and investigate who wants to deal with Ning Beichen," Fang Yi ordered her confidant. She absolutely did not want to take the blame. Even if Ning Beichen didn't suspect her, she would find a way to identify the person targeting him.
Meanwhile, Ning Beichen put down his phone. From his conversation with Fang Yi, he didn't detect any intention on her part to harm him, so Ning Beichen had already cleared her of suspicion.
At that moment, on the balcony of a tall building, a blond-haired, blue-eyed man was holding a powerful sniper rifle.
A moment later, Ning Beichen appeared in his crosshairs.
The man slowly raised the barrel of the gun, and the targeting reticle was already aimed at Ning Beichen's head.
"Die!"
The blond-haired, blue-eyed man silently uttered these three words and pulled the trigger.
With a bang.
The bullet, trailing flames, spun at high speed and flew towards Ning Beichen's head.
Louis had learned from intelligence that this man was very skilled. The Shenci Alliance's first attempt had failed to capture him, which made the Shenci Alliance feel greatly humiliated.
But no matter how skilled he was, what did it matter?
The power of this bullet could penetrate a tank. He didn't believe Ning Beichen could still dodge it.