# Chapter 38: Accepting a Bounty Mission

Dream Flower House, aside from the esteemed guests Luo Feng and Zhu You, tonight also hosted two other distinguished figures.

“Hm?” Both figures glanced through the hall doors, noticing Luo Feng and Zhu You’s silhouettes flying past in the distance.

“It’s Zhu You and Luo He, isn’t it?” the blue-haired man exclaimed in surprise. “These days, I often hear Luo He’s name. He single-handedly annihilated a dark force and killed the Blood Python Chief. That’s truly extraordinary!”

“Just a mere dark force,” the purple-robed youth scoffed. “Those nineteen dark forces might sound formidable, but before our Five Great Clans, they obediently bow their heads. The cosmic sand they earn, the majority of it must be offered to our clans.”

“Mei Wu, our clan is strong, but in terms of individual power, Luo He God Monarch is far stronger than us,” the blue-haired man retorted.

“Jiang, cease your flattery of these vagrant cultivators,” Mei Wuqi said dismissively. “Even if they possess considerable strength through enlightenment and fleeting opportunities, every step they take forward is immensely difficult. Top-tier inheritances, precious resources, master’s guidance… they must fight for every single opportunity. How can they compare to the scions of our great clans? These resources are ours by birthright!”

The blue-haired man chuckled self-deprecatingly, raising his wine cup. “We are born with abundant resources, yet we barely manage to become Eternal True Gods. In terms of talent, we are far inferior to Luo He and Zhu You. They still harbor hope of reaching the Chaos Master realm, a hope we cannot even glimpse.”

“The limit of the bloodline path is the Chaos Master. One must be powerful in every aspect, and we see no hope,” Mei Wuqi laughed. “But the likes of Luo He and Zhu You, even if they exhaust themselves, will still end up with nothing!”

“Indeed, it is very difficult for an Eternal True God to become a Chaos Master,” the blue-haired man admitted.

The number of Chaos Masters in the entire Origin Continent was not large, and powers such as the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom, the Thunder Ancient Kingdom, and other terrifying forces, were better at nurturing experts and had a higher chance of producing Chaos Masters.

In the common world, for someone to become a Chaos Master? The odds were ridiculously low.

“In the Origin Continent, we, the descendants of royal clans and chaos clans, are born superior. Even when fighting to the death with the Shi Kingdom, it is Luo He, Zhu You, and those so-called powerful Eternal True Gods who charge ahead. If we win, we still rule Huoyang City. If we lose, we simply leave Huoyang City,” Mei Wuqi chuckled.

“Our chaos clans only rose to prominence after the birth of a Chaos Master,” the blue-haired man said. “Luo He, Zhu You, and those powerful Eternal True Gods, they fight and kill, enduring countless life-and-death trials. Eventually, new Chaos Masters will rise from the ashes. But we will forever remain without hope.”

“We have no hope, but they have no lives,” Mei Wuqi laughed. “I have seen too many of these powerful Eternal True Gods fall.”

…

Luo Feng and Zhu You took their seats, while their attendants sat in a corner.

While listening to Aroya’s illusionary music, Luo Feng naturally employed the Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method from his [Lineage Art], immersing himself completely. Although he typically maintained the Great Destruction Heart Refining Method to temper his will, occasionally cultivating the Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method offered a unique experience.

“This Luo He truly enjoys Aroya’s illusionary music. No wonder he initially fell out with the Blood Python Society over this little musician,” Zhu You observed. As an Eternal True God, he was not greatly affected by the music. But Luo Feng had closed his eyes and completely immersed himself, so he didn’t want to interrupt.

Once the performance ended.

“Excellent, excellent,” Luo Feng opened his eyes. Throughout his cultivation journey, he naturally harbored many regrets, but he could compensate for them in the illusion, resulting in an intense emotional stimulation.

“Venerable One, you flatter me,” Aroya was sincerely grateful to Luo Feng, putting her heart and soul into the performance.

Luo Feng’s favor had greatly increased her worth in Dream Flower House. Her performance price had increased tenfold! And no one dared harass her anymore. Even the days of her backers, the Thousand Leaf Vine Grass Clan, in Huoyang City had improved, because no force was willing to become a second Blood Python Society!

“Your progress is significant. Continue to work hard,” Luo Feng smiled slightly. With the assistance of the Seven Emotions Heart Refining Method, Aroya’s illusionary music was indeed well-suited.

“Yes, Aroya takes her leave,” the little musician respectfully retreated.

Zhu You watched this scene and laughed. “Brother Luo He is indeed benevolent, caring so much for a little musician.”

“Hahaha…” Luo Feng laughed. “I was immersed in that illusionary music and neglected you, Brother Zhu You.”

“I was also enjoying the illusionary music,” Zhu You said. “Brother Luo He, how deep is your understanding of Huoyang City?”

“Only a superficial understanding,” Luo Feng replied.

Shang Tianyan had provided him with information on all the forces in Huoyang City, including introductions to many Eternal True Gods, which was all basic information. Highly detailed information, especially about individual Eternal True Gods, was extremely expensive.

“Brother Luo He has only been in Huoyang City for a little over a cycle of time, it is still quite short,” Zhu You said. “Given more time, you will naturally understand many secrets.”

“I haven’t been in Huoyang City for long, and I’ve only clashed with the Blood Python Society. I haven’t fought with any other experts,” Luo Feng said.

“You did only clash with the Blood Python Society, but it resulted in their complete annihilation,” Zhu You laughed. “The Five Great Clans and the Shi Kingdom forces are all keeping an eye on you now.”

“Oh?” Luo Feng listened attentively.

“The City Lord’s mansion and the Shi Kingdom forces are engaged in fierce battles, but both sides will utilize other experts to fight to the death,” Zhu You said. “Offering some benefits to entice outside experts to help is common practice for them. With your strength, Brother Luo He, both sides will definitely try to win you over.”

“My advice is, help with easy tasks and take the benefits! But don’t get involved in any big troubles,” Zhu You said. “Protecting yourself is more important.”

“That makes sense,” Luo Feng nodded.

“The entire Huoyang City, in fact, besides the City Lord’s mansion, the Five Great Clans, and the Shi Kingdom forces, also has our third-party forces,” Zhu You said softly with a smile. “In terms of the number of Eternal True Gods and the top-tier experts, our local families and local forces are the strongest.”

Luo Feng nodded slightly. They seemed loosely organized, but the overall number was indeed significant, and there were many hidden dragons and crouching tigers among them.

“Brother Luo He, you are not a member of the Five Great Clans. Even if you attach yourself to them, you will only be working for them. The Shi Kingdom forces care even less about the lives of their pawns,” Zhu You looked at Luo Feng. “By nature, you belong on our side.”

“That makes sense,” Luo Feng nodded.

Zhu You laughed heartily. “We are on the same side! To be honest, what difference does it make to us local families and local forces who rules Huoyang City?”

“To God Kings and Chaos Masters, it might mean fewer offerings, which they care about greatly. But for us, it’s all the same. We still have to pay a large amount of fees.”

“So no matter how fiercely the City Lord’s mansion and the Shi Kingdom forces fight, we have to cherish our own lives,” Zhu You shook his head. “They have never cared about our lives.”

Luo Feng nodded. “Brother Zhu You is right.”

“As long as we are united enough, we are the strongest force! The City Lord’s mansion and the Shi Kingdom forces can only entice us, but they dare not coerce us,” Zhu You said with obvious confidence.

Suddenly–

A faint but powerful wave emanated from outside.

“What’s going on?” Luo Feng and Zhu You looked through the hall doors, seeing a Three-Sword Sky-Rending Beast appearing in the distant sky. A figure flew from the beast, none other than Gao Wushui, the Commander of the Huoyang Guards.

…

Mei Wuqi and Jiang Chengyou arrived at the entrance, looking with suspicion at the mechanical-stream treasure, the Three-Sword Sky-Rending Beast, that had descended outside the hall.

“Dream Flower House is a place of enjoyment. Commander Gao Wushui, why have you brought the Three-Sword Sky-Rending Beast here?” Mei Wuqi looked at Gao Wushui. “Commander Gao, what brings you here?”

“Commander Gao, come in and have a drink. The other Huoyang Guards can also rest nearby. It’s on me,” the blue-haired man Jiang Chengyou said with a smile.

Gao Wushui said coldly, “Mei Wuqi, the Huoyang Guards have received evidence that you have captured and tortured a large number of Huoyang City residents! You must now come with me to the Huoyang Guard headquarters.”

The blue-haired man was shocked. Mei Wuqi’s expression turned grim, and the night dimmed slightly under the influence of his aura. He said in a hoarse voice, “Commander Gao, I am Mei Wuqi of the Mei Wu clan. Are you certain you want to arrest me?”

“Is there a misunderstanding?” Jiang Chengyou also spoke up.

“It is the duty of the Huoyang Guards. Naturally, I must arrest you!” Gao Wushui looked at Mei Wuqi. “Mei Wuqi, come with me!”

“You rely on our Five Great Clans, yet you bite the hand that feeds you?” Mei Wuqi scoffed. “Gao Wushui, I will report this matter to the City Lord’s mansion immediately. I will see how the City Lord’s mansion handles this.”

“How the City Lord’s mansion handles me is a matter for the future. Right now, you have to come with me,” Gao Wushui said coldly. “I will count to three. If you resist, I will have to take action.”

“Three, two…” Gao Wushui did not waver.

“Rumble–”

A deep purple, serpentine beast pierced through space, appearing out of nowhere above Dream Flower House, causing many guests to cry out in alarm.

Luo Feng and Zhu You also watched from afar.

“Commander Gao Wushui is truly remarkable. He has already begun to arrest Eternal True Gods from the Five Great Clans.” The deep purple, serpentine beast slowly descended, and a figure in armor appeared on its head.

!

“Even descendants of royal clans and chaos clans must abide by the laws of the Yu Kingdom,” Gao Wushui said in a cold voice. “This Mei Wuqi has committed countless sins. He has wreaked havoc in Huoyang City for many years, harming countless residents. Outside of Huoyang City, he has acted with impunity. When Fangjiu City was breached by beast hordes, he plundered hundreds of millions of citizens. He has tortured and killed hundreds of millions of citizens! How can such sins be lightly forgiven?”

“You are slandering me! As a member of the Five Great Clans, would I act so wantonly?” Mei Wuqi roared.

The armored figure chuckled. “It is common for people to fabricate stories and slander members of the Five Great Clans. Commander Gao Wushui has only recently taken on the role of Huoyang Guard Commander. You lack experience.”

“Whether it is slander or not, he must first come with me to the Huoyang Guard headquarters. After verifying the truth, a decision will be made,” Gao Wushui said.

The armored figure walked to Mei Wuqi’s side, the serpentine beast behind him. “Commander Gao Wushui, you only need to submit the evidence to the City Lord’s mansion. The City Lord’s mansion will naturally verify the truth of the evidence and decide on the punishment. You don’t need to interfere.”

Gao Wushui had expected to encounter heavy resistance, but he hadn’t anticipated that he wouldn’t even be able to take the first step, ‘taking Mei Wuqi away’.

“Commander Gao Wushui, you do not need to interfere in the matter of Mei Wuqi. Quickly return to the Huoyang Guard headquarters and submit all the evidence you have discovered,” an order came from the City Lord’s mansion.

Gao Wushui’s heart turned cold, and he sighed inwardly.

“Even if I take him back to the Huoyang Guard headquarters, I fear I wouldn’t be able to harm him in the slightest,” Gao Wushui thought to himself.

Without a verdict from the City Lord’s mansion, he would not dare to kill an Eternal True God from the Five Great Clans. If he dared to do so, even his master, the Demonic Owl, would not be able to protect him.

His youthful experiences had indeed made him hate evil. But he wouldn’t sacrifice himself for a Mei Wuqi.

“I will submit the evidence, and I believe the City Lord’s mansion will render a fair judgment!” Gao Wushui glanced at Mei Wuqi and flew into the Three-Sword Sky-Rending Beast.

Whoosh!

The Three-Sword Sky-Rending Beast immediately pierced through space and left.

“Hahaha…” Mei Wuqi finally relaxed and laughed. “This Gao Wushui is simply a fool. He actually wanted to arrest me?”

…

Luo Feng, who had been watching everything from afar, was somewhat surprised.

“Brother Zhu You, was what Commander Gao Wushui just said true? Fangjiu City was breached by beast hordes, and Mei Wuqi plundered hundreds of millions of citizens?” Luo Feng asked. “He tortured to death hundreds of millions of citizens?”

That number truly stunned Luo Feng.

After all, the Yu Kingdom’s laws were outwardly very strict.

“It is indeed true. You will know after living in Huoyang City for a longer time. Mei Wuqi is a well-known madman,” Zhu You said. “His treasure, ‘City of Sin’, imprisons countless innocent citizens. The number he has tortured to death over the years is indeed countless.”

“The Five Great Clans just let him get away with it?” Luo Feng frowned.

“The Five Great Clans can restrain many dark forces. If they cross the line, the Five Great Clans can deliver a fatal blow. But they can’t do that to their own people,” Zhu You shook his head. “There is plenty of evidence of Mei Wuqi’s madness! If you don’t believe me, you can purchase information from the Yanfeng Pavilion.”

Luo Feng looked into the distance, where Mei Wuqi was talking and laughing with another Huoyang Guard Commander.

“I want to purchase all the evidence of Mei Wuqi’s crimes,” Luo Feng contacted the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Pavilion through his communication token.

“All the evidence of Mei Wuqi’s crimes requires one unit of cosmic sand,” the Dark Hall replied.

“Purchase.”

After Luo Feng purchased it, the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Pavilion sent detailed evidence.

The evidence caused Luo Feng’s face to turn cold. Mei Wuqi was even more of a madman than he had imagined. He was a completely twisted and insane madman who tortured innocent citizens, wanting to create sufficiently powerful twisted souls through ‘painful torment’.

“Using pain to create powerful twisted souls, the Yanfeng Pavilion’s Dark Hall records that he has sixteen outstanding works. Sixteen True Gods whose tortured and twisted souls have a will comparable to Eternal True Gods,” Luo Feng said softly.

“He once even took his works and flaunted them in front of me,” Zhu You sighed.

“The Yanfeng Pavilion also has a bounty on him,” Luo Feng found Mei Wuqi’s bounty.

The reward was only 20,000 units of cosmic sand.

It was probably because someone simply couldn’t stand him that they spent cosmic sand to put out a bounty.

“Accept mission,” Luo Feng accepted the mission to assassinate Mei Wuqi with a thought.

“Don’t worry about these things. There are countless dark things on the Origin Continent, and there is nothing we can do about many of them,” Zhu You said. “It’s already not easy for our own families to survive.”

Luo Feng stood up. “Brother Zhu You has family to worry about, but I have nothing to lose. Since this matter has come before me, if I turn a blind eye, my heart will be impure!”

“This filth should be wiped away!”

Luo Feng took a step. *Whoosh*, he had already left the hall and headed straight for Mei Wuqi.

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Thank you to the new Alliance Master: Shijia Suo.

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