Chapter 26: Accepting the Assassination Mission

Diao Rongqi glanced at the young True God guarding the entrance, then entered the small building alone.

Inside, she immediately saw Luo Feng and Moro Sa sitting there, eating delicacies and drinking wine.

“Diao Rongqi greets the Venerable One,” she said, kneeling respectfully and touching her forehead to the ground.

“State your business,” Luo Feng said, leisurely pouring himself some wine.

“My father has been killed, and over ten thousand living beings in the entire cave dwelling, including infants, were slaughtered,” Diao Rongqi said, still kneeling. “I only wish to avenge my father and all those who perished in the cave dwelling.”

“I begged the City Lord’s mansion to kill the culprit, but they did nothing.”

“I increased the reward in the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild, hoping someone would take action. But I waited all night, and no powerful expert emerged.”

“I know that the Venerable One does not fear the Blood Python Society, so I have come to beg you to accept the assassination mission and kill the leader of the Blood Python Society,” Diao Rongqi pleaded, her voice hoarse.

Luo Feng and Moro Sa both looked at her.

“What do you offer me?” Luo Feng asked. “This banquet you’ve provided?”

Diao Rongqi knelt lower, saying softly, “I have nothing to offer. I invested almost all my wealth into the reward at the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild. Now, I only have ten thousand universe sand left. I am willing to offer even this ten thousand universe sand to the Venerable One.”

“I know that this amount of universe sand is far too little to ask the Venerable One to take action. But I have nothing left, except for my life.”

“I am willing to sell myself to the Venerable One as a slave, to serve you for life. I ask for nothing else, only for revenge.” Diao Rongqi’s eyes filled with tears, and her fluffy tail drooped to the side.

Luo Feng looked at her. “Sell yourself as a slave? Your father clearly made arrangements for you. You even arrived today on a flying boat of the Moli clan. You could live a carefree life. Why are you offering everything, selling yourself as a slave, just for revenge?”

“Yes,” Diao Rongqi replied, kneeling there without hesitation.

“Even if I kill the leader of the Blood Python Society, your father cannot be revived. Are you giving up a life of freedom for a deceased father?” Luo Feng asked, gazing at her. The last time he saw the young miss of the Diao Rong family, she radiated pride. But now, she was completely different.

Diao Rongqi said, kneeling, “He was my father! The one in this world who loved me most, who always protected and cared for me. His last message before he died was filled with consideration for me, making plans for my future. But… the father who loved me most is gone! All the members of my clan that I’ve known since birth are gone!”

“For revenge, I am willing to do anything! At any cost! Even if it means my body perishes and my soul is destroyed, I will gladly accept it!” Diao Rongqi looked up at Luo Feng.

“Your father’s last message made arrangements for your future? He must have hoped you would live well,” Luo Feng said. “You do not need to sell yourself as a slave. Keep the ten thousand universe sand you have left, cultivate diligently, and live well, as your father hoped. As for your request for me to take action, I was already planning to accept a reward mission.”

“The leader of the Blood Python Society will be my first target,” Luo Feng declared.

Diao Rongqi stared at Luo Feng in astonishment.

He would help without universe sand, without her selling herself as a slave?

“I am willing to serve the Venerable One,” Diao Rongqi said, filled with gratitude.

“There is no need,” Luo Feng said, shaking his head lightly. “Return to the Moli clan for now, and remember to keep this matter secret.”

Diao Rongqi nodded repeatedly.

Of course, she understood the need for secrecy.

“Before nightfall, you will receive news,” Luo Feng said, waving his hand slightly. “You may leave.”

“Thank you, Venerable One,” Diao Rongqi said, bowing her head deeply before rising and departing.

As she left the small building, Diao Rongqi was overcome with emotion. She saw Mo Yuqingyan standing guard at the entrance and felt a strange envy. She had wanted to become a slave and serve him, but the Venerable One had refused.

“Miss,” Suo Yun said, hurrying over to greet her.

“Suo Yun, my father is dead, and the Diao Rong clan is finished,” Diao Rongqi said. “You no longer need to serve as my guard.” As she spoke, she reached out and patted Suo Yun’s shoulder, and a jade bottle appeared within his robes.

Suo Yun was stunned, almost unable to believe it.

Diao Rongqi quickly boarded the Moli clan’s flying boat and departed.

“The Diao Rong clan is finished?” Suo Yun, having spent so much time guarding a small eatery like the Fire Realm Restaurant, did not have the latest information and was unaware of the events that had transpired the previous night. He sensed the divine power within the jade bottle and was overjoyed. “Five hundred Chaos Crystals! The young miss is truly generous!”

Even with his talent, he would only earn 10 Chaos Crystals per epoch serving as a guard in the Diao Rong family. The young miss had now given him five hundred Chaos Crystals upon his departure, a fortune for a True God.

He understood that she gave him so many Chaos Crystals because he served her well.

“With these, I can purchase resources to temper my divine body and bloodline. Combined with the inheritance technique I received earlier, I have a good chance of becoming a Void True God with my talent,” Suo Yun thought, his heart filled with excitement. He turned and left.

…

At that moment, the owner of the Fire Realm Restaurant, ‘Black Butcher,’ saw Suo Yun leave.

“That guard Suo Yun has been staying at my Fire Realm Restaurant for a while now. He’s finally left?” Black Butcher thought. “The Diao Rong family’s young miss was also strange. She usually travels with her guard squad, but this time she was aboard a flying boat of the Moli clan?”

Black Butcher sensed that something was wrong. He had ventured through reincarnation to the Origin Continent and struggled in Huyang City, still stuck at the Void True God realm. His information network was not very extensive, and he did not know about the Diao Rong clan’s destruction.

“Black Butcher!” A stern voice rang out, and a red-haired man, Duan Moyun, arrived at the Fire Realm Restaurant with several followers. “Hall Master Duan,” the fat Black Butcher said, welcoming him warmly. As a Law cultivator, Black Butcher had been cultivating in the Origin Continent for many years. In terms of strength, he was definitely among the top Void True Gods and could suppress Duan Moyun. But he dared not be disrespectful, because Duan Moyun was one of the hall masters of the Blood Python Society.

“It’s rare for Hall Master Duan to visit my little eatery,” Black Butcher said eagerly.

“Black Butcher,” Duan Moyun said, “I am here to deliver an order.”

Black Butcher asked, puzzled, “What order?”

“The leader has decreed that all merchants within the Blood Python Society’s territory must pay tribute fees for one hundred epochs in a single lump sum,” Duan Moyun said.

“Tribute fees for one hundred epochs?” Black Butcher exclaimed, shocked. “Previously, we only paid for one epoch at a time! I have never shorted the Blood Python Society on tribute fees.”

“The rules have changed. It’s a one-time payment for one hundred epochs. After this payment, you won’t have to pay again for another hundred epochs,” Duan Moyun said with a slight smile. “The Blood Python Society would never overcharge.”

Black Butcher said anxiously, “But where would I get so much money?”

“This applies to all merchants within the Blood Python Society’s territory,” Duan Moyun said. “You must pay within three days. If you fail to do so, hmph… you should know the consequences of defying the Blood Python Society.”

Black Butcher’s expression became unpleasant.

“The message has been delivered. Prepare the money quickly,” Duan Moyun said, turning to leave with his followers.

“Master, one hundred epochs of tribute fees have to be gathered in three days?” one of his disciples asked, worried.

Black Butcher shook his head slightly. “Merchants with strong backgrounds can ignore the Blood Python Society, but we don’t have that privilege! Daring to refuse at this time would probably result in a silent death.”

Since the Blood Python Society decided to collect tribute fees for one hundred epochs in one lump sum, they would certainly kill one as a warning to others! Anyone who dared to refuse would be killed!

Black Butcher knew very well what he should and should not do, having lived in Huyang City for so long.

But even though he understood, he felt aggrieved. “Alas, even running a small eatery in Huyang City is so difficult.”

“The Blood Python Society is collecting tribute fees for one hundred epochs?” a voice rang out.

Black Butcher turned and saw Luo Feng and Moro Sa approaching.

“The Venerable One heard?” Black Butcher said helplessly. “With the Blood Python Society’s orders, small eateries like mine have no room to resist.”

“This Blood Python Society is indeed somewhat insane,” Luo Feng said, nodding. “Fortunately, I’ve dealt with them before.”

Black Butcher muttered to himself.

Dealt with them?

Everyone in Huyang City knew that Luohe Divine Lord had overwhelmed the Blood Python Society, forcing them to obediently pay two thousand universe sand!

“I’ll put in a word for you, and that should exempt you from the tribute fees,” Luo Feng said.

“That would be too much trouble for the Divine Lord,” Black Butcher said quickly. Some merchants in Huyang City with strong backgrounds did not pay tribute fees. Only weak merchants like them had no way to resist. If Luohe Divine Lord spoke on his behalf, his eatery’s business would definitely improve.

“My reputation should be worth something,” Luo Feng said, before leaving with Moro Sa and Mo Yuqingyan.

Black Butcher watched Luo Feng leave, filled with joy. “The Blood Python Society wouldn’t dare to fight Luohe Venerable One over a small eatery like mine. Alas, since the Venerable One likes my little eatery, things will be much better in the future.”

Having a backer could prevent a lot of exploitation.

…

“Master, are we going to the Blood Python Society now?” Moro Sa asked, his eyes burning with excitement as they flew above the bustling city of Huyang. Mo Yuqingyan, who was following nearby, was somewhat confused.

Were they going to the Blood Python Society? Was it necessary to be so hasty for the sake of the Fire Realm Restaurant? At that moment, Mo Yuqingyan did not know that Luo Feng was going to deal with the leader of the Blood Python Society.

“We’re going now,” Luo Feng said, nodding. “Let’s go.”

Whoosh!

Luo Feng, with his two servants, turned into a blur of light and headed straight for the headquarters of the Blood Python Society.

Soon, the vast and majestic headquarters of the Blood Python Society came into view. Many members of the Blood Python Society were scattered everywhere, and the arrays in operation exuded a terrifying aura.

“You two will stay and guard outside,” Luo Feng said, glancing at Moro Sa.

“Yes, Master,” Moro Sa replied, while grabbing Mo Yuqingyan. Mo Yuqingyan was somewhat puzzled. When the master visited the Blood Python Society, shouldn’t the servants follow and serve?

At the same time, Moro Sa transmitted mentally, “Master, don’t worry. Even if that cunning Blood Python Society leader escapes, I can intercept him.”

“Just watch, I can handle him!” Luo Feng replied mentally, flying toward the front gate of the Blood Python Society’s headquarters.

“Leave the Blood Python Society leader’s corpse for me,” Moro Sa transmitted mentally, salivating. The body of the famous Blood Python Society leader must be much better than Hedomo’s.

Luo Feng had already flown close to the front gate of the Blood Python Society’s headquarters. At the same time, he used the transmission token of the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Guild to instantly accept the mission: ‘Assassinate the Blood Python Society leader, Mu Yang!’