King is not just a super assassin; he is also known as the King of Assassins, a legend, a myth, a peak many want to challenge. Retreating, going into seclusion, might leave many helpless, but if he's injured and loses an arm, it might excite many! Those of the same level would likely care about their reputation and would no longer need to take King down to rise in rank. But the rookies, for sure, wouldn't pass up such a chance to make a name for themselves.
In that case, after getting injured, could he handle the numerous hunts? Wouldn't it still affect those around him?
Li Yan thought of many people, those he'd met and those he hadn't—Rose, Door, Swordfish, and further away, Tears, God, Jesus...
