### Chapter 60: The Ambush
“Who’s that guy? And where is he?”
“Why do I get the feeling you’re super excited?”
“Never mind such minor details.”
“Forget about it, she’s currently at the Night Watcher Base with the Blank Songstress.”
Mo Tu managed to calm down a bit.
“So she’s there? What effect does her Star do?”
“As far as I know, it can manipulate time. You might find it hard to believe, but she’s from the future. She came back in time to prevent the Blank Songstress from turning into a Supernova Star Eclipse.”
Xiao Jin’s short sentence carried a lot of information, almost leaving Mo Tu’s brain in a daze.
Just as Xiao Jin said, it was indeed hard to believe. But Mo Tu believed him instantly. His confidence stemmed from his Star.
“I see… No wonder this city gives me a sense of anticipation. Now it all makes sense.”
Xiao Jin looked at Mo Tu with increasing suspicion.
Is this guy really normal?
Mo Tu gave a smile and stood up.
“That’s all for now. I’m heading back to rest. I’ll observe things from here on and get into the action soon.”
“Okay.”
Xiao Jin nodded and watched as Mo Tu left the office.
After Mo Tu left, Xiao Jin found the documents about him. The files detailed Mo Tu’s abilities and achievements, highlighting his skills.
This allowed Xiao Jin to quickly grasp the value of Mo Tu, who was a Strategic-Level Night Watcher. It seemed that no other Night Watcher could replace him.
“They have that kind of Star? No wonder Night Lan wanted his help. With him around, things sure are going to be easier.”
Xiao Jin had planned to tell Night Lan that Mo Tu had arrived in Yun Chang City, but realizing it was already late, he decided to wait and tell her tomorrow.
Time passed, and the next morning…
Night Lan woke up with a yawn.
She remembered that today, the Blank Songstress was planning to familiarize herself with the central stage. So, she should go along too.
“Night Lan, I brought breakfast for you.”
White Paint sat quietly on one side.
She had woken up even earlier than Night Lan, unlike most people who love to sleep in. As a Night Watcher, her punctuality was commendable.
“Thanks.”
Night Lan thought that White Paint was like a perfect little maid, always ready to help with breakfast or just ask what she wanted.
With her sparse expressions, Night Lan considered her to be a rarity—a unique type of maid.
It was a pity the future White Paint wouldn’t be like this. Even though the future White Paint would still be great, who wouldn’t want a cold but caring loli by their side?
Night Lan quickly finished her breakfast and went with White Paint to meet the Blank Songstress.
The Blank Songstress was already awake, fixing herself up in front of the mirror.
Seeing Night Lan and White Paint, she smiled warmly.
“Morning, Night Lan, White Paint.”
“Yeah, good morning!”
After greeting them, they chatted. By nine in the morning, they were ready to head out.
Bai Yuan knew the Blank Songstress’s schedule and waited at the plaza.
No delays from the Blank Songstress; she arrived on time with Night Lan and White Paint.
“Good morning, everyone.”
“Morning, Mr. Bai Yuan.”
She politely responded.
“Please take me to the stage.”
“Sure thing, leave it to me.”
They got into the car, with Bai Yuan driving towards the stage direction.
—
At the same time…
In some dark hall, a group of shadows hid in the darkness, mostly showing only their outlines.
A blurry figure showed up on a screen in the dim hall.
“As you all know, someone revealed that the target will appear at the central stage. This is a golden opportunity. Before the concert starts, we need to act during the weakest defense. Participating in this mission guarantees rewards. Grabbing back the target will earn extra compensation, so feel free to name your price.”
The crowd in the hall were famous assassins from a large assassination group. They were second only to the Night Watcher organization in terms of the number of Star Holders they possessed.
These assassin’s Stars were combat-oriented; they fit well into the frontline fighters among Night Watchers, equivalent to Moons.
Some top assassins could reach Sun levels, being the most feared in every powerful organization.
Of course, excluding Night Watchers.
Though there were fewer Night Watchers, they were powerful enough to crush the assassination group if they all fought together.
The overall chances favored the Night Watchers by an 80-20 ratio, Night Watchers at 80%, and Assassination Group at 20%.
Everyone understood this well enough.
Back to reality.
The screen showed the person who hired these assassins.
Hiring so many assassins showed how determined this employer was to get their target.
“Be careful of those Night Watchers and any lurking sparrows.”
With that, the electronic screen vanished, and the shadows gradually dispersed.
Not only the assassins but other forces were also mobilizing, heading to the designated area.
—
Time slowly ticked away.
Night Lan and the others finally reached the central stage in Yun Chang City.
There were still plenty of staff arranging various facilities for tomorrow’s concert.
The Blank Songstress stepped onto the stage, observing its layout to ensure she felt comfortable on it.
Familiarizing oneself with the stage was crucial for a Songstress. It was like practice, ensuring she could perform smoothly.
Every time the Blank Songstress performed, she first familiarized herself with the stage. Tonight, she needed this preparation once more.
Night Lan and White Paint stood beside her, watching her movements closely.
Bai Yuan stood slightly far away, sensing the atmosphere on the scene carefully.
After circling the stage, Night Lan couldn’t resist asking:
“Uh… Blank, is it really that stressful to be a Songstress?”
“Huh? Why ask?”
“Mm, just curious.”
Night Lan recalled.
A Star Holder’s transformation into a Star Eclipses isn’t just due to d*ath. Emotions can influence Stars too—positive emotions were fine, but negative ones could lead to unpredictable changes that could be dangerous, especially for Star Holders.
Regular Night Watcher checks were necessary.
Could stress have turned Blank Songstress’s Star into a Star Eclipses?
Her concerns deserved answers.
“…”
The question made the Blank Songstress ponder.
“Well, there is some pressure because expectations are high. A bit of worry is normal, right? Any job has its pressures. If I didn’t feel any, I’d be pretty careless.”
Blank Songstress smiled gently, leaving Night Lan speechless.
For now, it seemed her Star wasn’t reacting dangerously due to stress.
But Night Lan still took it seriously and said bravely:
“If you get overwhelmed, talk to me. I can handle it.”
To which the Blank Songstress patted her head and replied:
“I don’t unload my baggage on kids. Thanks, though. Your support has taken some of my worries.”
“Good, then.”
Night Lan breathed a sigh of relief.
With the stage now familiar, they prepared for tomorrow’s concert.
But suddenly, an ominous aura loomed over the scene.
DANGER!
“What’s happening?”
Several silhouettes attacked from out of nowhere, like daggers piercing through the atmosphere!
Bai Yuan swiftly responded, his eyes cold.
“Just as I suspected, they saw their chance.”
He took a step forward and an icy aura spread rapidly, creating frost dust.
“White Paint, watch closely. Our Stars’ power lies in coldness. The colder the enemy, the lower the temperature.”
Behind her, White Paint seemed to grasp the concept clearly.
Bai Yuan’s current state let her understand it more directly!
The Stars within her resonated, mimicking Bai Yuan’s release.
As Bai Yuan spoke, ice crystallized in front of him forming an icicle he gripped tightly.
“You must know a Night Watcher when attacking. Impressive courage.”
He swung his sword, sending a frost tide that froze everything before him!
Onlookers, seeing the display, evacuated safely, unbothered.
Before White Paint, standing behind Bai Yuan, admiration flashed in her eyes.
“Father, you’re amazing…”
The danger was not over. More shadowy figures approached from behind Bai Yuan like wolves.
“Hmph!”
Without turning, Bai Yuan tapped his feet against the ice.
Ding!
In the next second, ice spikes formed beneath the attackers’ feet, lifting them into the air with vivid red bl**d.
Even Bai Yuan considered this trivial.
Silence fell. He shook the ice sword, creating frost dust and fine crystals, looking like a god of war!
Night Lan watched in awe.
“d*mn! That’s so cool!”
Simple praise, yet reflecting her inner shock.
She wished she could do similar feats.
In mere seconds, Bai Yuan confronted the enemies head-on.
But he remained vigilant. Sensing some of the attackers had Stars inside them.
Even if weak, there might be unpredictable holders.
Unexpected Star attacks could pose trouble for Bai Yuan.
Suddenly, Bai Yuan sensed danger. An unfamiliar hand grabbed his shoulder.
“Time to go.”
Bai Yuan instantly felt a disconnect in his existence.
Reacting, he launched his sword in a direction, pouring his remaining strength.
In an instant, Bai Yuan vanished.
Shocked, Night Lan and the others remained still.
Before anyone reacted, Bai Yuan’s last throw exploded at the edge.
Ice exploded outward, freezing seats in half, terrifyingly expanding.
Ice shards moved toward the stage while avoiding Night Lan and others harmlessly.
“…”
Night Lan opened her eyes wide from fear and stared in disbelief.
The concert hall now looked like a frozen disaster zone.
And she saw where Bai Yuan aimed the ice shards—several frozen figures, likely ambushers hidden in the shadows.
Most of the hall froze, making it harder for the remaining ambushers to act.
“This is insane!”
Though cold, her heart raced.
She wished for this cool Star ability to unleash Area of Effect spells.
White Paint, however, worried about Bai Yuan’s safety.
“Bai Yuan…”
Despite believing he’d return soon, uncertainty crept in.
Then a loud voice echoed.
“…That guy detected my hiding spot just as I was teleporting away. Narrow escape, huh? Not surprising from a Night Watcher. That leader was right; we must be wary of them.”
A black-haired man with ominous eyes emerged from a solid ice block, glaring at the three figures on stage.
“Greetings, my prey and prize—the Blank Songstress and friends.”
Night Lan’s heart skipped a beat.
That man was a Star Holder!
And very dangerous!
This encounter was just the beginning…
