Chapter 25: Diao Rongqi’s Choice

Diao Rongqi sat there blankly, tears streaming down her face.

“Xiao Qi, what’s wrong?” Mo Li Feiyun, seeing her friend’s tears, immediately sobered up completely and hurriedly asked, “What happened?”

“My father is dead,” Diao Rongqi said dully.

When her father was alive, she was a noble lady of a large clan, associating only with the offspring of the powerful families of Huyang City. She even looked down on taking an ordinary Eternal True God as her master. She had wanted to become a disciple of the most powerful figure on the surface in Huyang City, “Commander Mo Li Xiao.” Failing that, she would have been content to apprentice to the “Lord Luo He,” who was capable of suppressing the dark forces.

An ordinary Eternal True God, skilled only in alchemy like her father, was a choice Diao Rongqi had been reluctant to make.

But now that her father was dead, having left her a backup plan in the information he transmitted before his death, she found it almost unbearable.

“Father!” Diao Rongqi knew very well that her father was the one who loved her most in this world, willing to sacrifice everything for his dearest.

“Uncle Yan is dead?” Mo Li Feiyun said in disbelief. “How could that be? Uncle Yan was an Eternal True God! Who killed him?”

“He was indeed killed.”

A sigh echoed as Mo Li Meng, the current ruler of the Mo Li clan, entered. Mo Li Xiao had no energy to manage trivial family matters.

“Father,” Mo Li Feiyun said, looking at her father.

“Just now, the entire population of the main branch of the Diao Rong clan, located within their cave abode, was slaughtered, leaving no one alive,” Mo Li Meng said. “Now only a few peripheral branches of the Diao Rong clan remain.”

Cave abodes had limited space, forcing large clans to spread out, especially the peripheral branches, who could only live in ordinary abodes. This time, it was the core of the Diao Rong clan that had been annihilated.

“Father, who was the killer?” Mo Li Feiyun asked.

Diao Rongqi also looked at Mo Li Meng.

Mo Li Meng then said, “Before Diao Rong Yan died, he contacted many friends through the Law of Cause and Effect Transmission Talisman, saying that the killer was Mu Yang, the Blood Python Guild Master.”

“Father also sent me a message saying that the killer was the Blood Python Guild Master,” Diao Rongqi said hoarsely. “The entire cave abode, including my father and ten thousand other beings, from Eternal True Gods to young children within the clan, was wiped out. With the undeniable evidence of my father’s personal transmission, the City Lord’s manor should take action, right?”

Mo Li Meng shook his head. “The Blood Python Guild Master is no ordinary Eternal True God. He commands a powerful force, and killing him is not an easy task. It would require discussions among the five major families to make a decision. Furthermore, your father’s pre-death transmission doesn’t count as conclusive evidence. It is entirely possible that the killer disguised himself as the Blood Python Guild Master.”

“Disguised?” Diao Rongqi said anxiously. “My father’s transmission before his death cannot be trusted?”

“Some secret techniques of disguise are difficult even for Eternal True Gods to see through,” Mo Li Meng said. “In short, to completely confirm the killer’s identity and get the City Lord’s manor to act… is very difficult.”

Diao Rongqi fell silent.

“After your father’s death, it will be difficult for a Void True God like you to control the many industries under your father’s name, such as the numerous cave abodes and shops used for alchemy,” Mo Li Meng said, shaking his head. “My Mo Li clan can help receive them.”

“Father!” Mo Li Feiyun said anxiously.

“Don’t worry, I would never stoop so low as to take advantage of this. These properties are valued at 20,000 Cosmos Sand, which will be deposited in your name at the Yanfeng Pavilion,” Mo Li Meng said. “It is not safe for you to carry too much Cosmos Sand on your person.”

“Thank you, Uncle Meng,” Diao Rongqi said gratefully. She knew that the price was definitely not low.

“Throughout Huyang City, there are only a handful of people capable of killing the Blood Python Guild Master,” Mo Li Meng said. “So, if you want to kill him, you need to be patient and wait for the right opportunity.”

Diao Rongqi asked, “Can Commander Mo Li take action? I am willing to give up the 20,000 Cosmos Sand.”

“It’s not as simple as you think,” Mo Li Meng said, turning to leave.

“Xiao Qi, you can stay here with me. No one will be able to threaten you,” Mo Li Feiyun said.

Diao Rongqi said softly, “Feiyun, I want to be alone for a while.”

“Alright, I won’t disturb you,” Mo Li Feiyun said, getting up to leave.

Diao Rongqi sat there alone, staring blankly at the night sky, at the countless twinkling stars. Just now, the star belonging to her father must have been extinguished completely.

“Father…” At this moment, Diao Rongqi missed her father immensely, and then her eyes turned fierce.

Diao Rongqi contacted the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Pavilion through her transmission talisman.

“Diao Rongqi, your father, Diao Rong Yan, has died. He left you 30,000 Cosmos Sand in the Dark Hall, and Mo Li Meng has also deposited 20,000 Cosmos Sand for you. You now have 50,000 Cosmos Sand in your name,” the Dark Hall replied.

“I want to use 40,000 Cosmos Sand of it to place a bounty on the head of the Blood Python Guild Master, Mu Yang,” Diao Rongqi transmitted, trusting her father’s judgment of the killer’s identity before his death.

“Alright, the bounty on the Blood Python Guild Master has been raised to 160,000 Cosmos Sand! You have 10,000 Cosmos Sand left in your name,” the Dark Hall replied.

After raising the bounty, Diao Rongqi could only wait silently, hoping that a powerful being would accept the bounty and kill the Blood Python Guild Master!

…

Blood Python Guild Headquarters.

“Mo Li Meng, why have you come?” The Blood Python Guild Master smiled as he looked at Mo Li Meng.

Mo Li Meng’s face was gloomy. “Are you crazy? Diao Rong Yan focused on alchemy and contributed to the entire Huyang City. He didn’t get involved in your dark power struggles. Why did you attack him? Your recklessness will only cause panic among many families in Huyang City! If the five major families believe that you are affecting the stability of Huyang City, you are finished!”

“I didn’t kill him. The killer disguised himself as me!” the Blood Python Guild Master said anxiously. “The leader of the Devouring Kingdom forces, ‘Blood Cloud,’ is very skilled in disguise. I suspect he disguised himself as me.”

“Before Diao Rong Yan died, he identified you as the killer,” Mo Li Meng sneered. “To act in a way that allows the other party to recognize your identity, you are incompetent.”

“It really wasn’t me,” the Blood Python Guild Master said.

“Everyone in Huyang City must abide by the rules!” Mo Li Meng glanced at him and turned to leave. “If you don’t follow the rules, you might not be able to bear the consequences.”

After saying that, Mo Li Meng disappeared.

The Blood Python Guild Master, Mu Yang, watched this scene, his expression becoming calm.

“So what if I don’t follow the rules? Hmph, this world ultimately respects strength,” the Blood Python Guild Master, Mu Yang, scoffed. “Even if I slaughter one of them, what can the many families in Huyang City do? If they dare attack me, they must be prepared to die!””It’s a pity that Diao Rong Yan was too useless. Even after killing him and looting his entire cave abode, I only obtained 220,000 Cosmos Sand,” the Blood Python Guild Master said, shaking his head. “The Eternal True Gods who rank in the top three in alchemy within Huyang City, according to my judgment, are fat enough. It’s a pity it’s only this much.”

“If I really can’t, I’ll have to use my armor treasure to offset the cost,” the Blood Python Guild Master thought to himself. “I must buy the lower volume of the *Chaos Iron Blood Sand Art* as soon as possible. Otherwise, if I delay it too long, I will be completely trapped by the Devouring Kingdom, and my life will be in danger.”

He knew how dangerous the conflict between the five major families and the Devouring Kingdom forces was. He had been drawn into it for the sake of inheritance and only wanted to obtain the inheritance as soon as possible, then flee far away.

The longer he delayed, the more dangerous it would become!

“I must gather a million Cosmos Sand as soon as possible!” The Blood Python Guild Master’s eyes were cold.

******

Time flowed slowly on the Origin Continent. Night passed, and day arrived.

The major forces in Huyang City all knew about the death of Diao Rong Yan, and they had all heard that the killer might be the Blood Python Guild Master, Mu Yang. The bounty on the Blood Python Guild Master, Mu Yang, at the Dark Hall of the Yanfeng Pavilion had reached a staggering 160,000 Cosmos Sand!

“My father had some friends, but now that my father is dead, none of them will help raise the bounty,” Diao Rongqi, who was in the Mo Li family, was constantly checking the bounty, but the bounty remained unchanged, and no one had completed the bounty task.

“The fourth highest bounty is on a leader of the dark forces named ‘Chun Yu Yi,’ with a bounty of 180,000 Cosmos Sand. He has lived a good life for countless years. The Blood Python Guild Master’s bounty is currently 160,000 Cosmos Sand, ranking fifth. Who would go and kill him?” Diao Rongqi repeatedly looked at the bounty task list, hoping that the list would change.

But throughout the long night, she did not see any changes.

Diao Rongqi felt helpless. After her father’s death, there was nothing she could do.

!

“Miss, Venerable Luo He has arrived at the Fire Realm Eatery,” Suo Yun, who had been guarding the Fire Realm Eatery, transmitted.

“Luo He?” Diao Rongqi’s heart stirred. “Venerable Luo He has just arrived in Huyang City and has no regard for the Blood Python Guild. He would definitely not be afraid of the Blood Python Guild Master.”

The Blood Python Guild Master’s reputation inspired awe, causing many forces to be wary. But that Lord Luo He was obviously indifferent. This was also the reason why Diao Rongqi had immediately wanted to become his disciple.

Huff.

Diao Rongqi immediately stood up.

“Xiao Qi,” Mo Li Feiyun was always worried about her friend.

“I need to go out immediately,” Diao Rongqi said.

“It’s not safe for you to go out now,” Mo Li Feiyun said worriedly.

“It’s daytime now, and there are True Gods everywhere, so it’s still very safe. And I have to go out!” Diao Rongqi said.

Mo Li Feiyun thought for a moment. “I’ll arrange a guard squad to escort you and you travel in my Mo Li family’s flying boat.”

“Thank you,” Diao Rongqi said gratefully, not caring too much and immediately rushing outside.

…

Fire Realm Eatery.

“Venerable, my young lady has instructed that all of the Venerable’s expenses at the Fire Realm Eatery will be borne by my young lady,” Suo Yun said with utmost respect.

Luo Feng arrived with Molosa and Mo Yu Qingyan.

“Have you been guarding here since I left the Fire Realm Eatery last time?” Luo Feng asked, looking at Suo Yun.

“Yes, that is what my young lady ordered,” the guard Suo Yun said.

“Help me thank your young lady,” Luo Feng said before walking inside. The Fire Realm Eatery owner, ‘Black Butcher,’ immediately came to greet him enthusiastically.

Inside the small building.

Luo Feng and Molosa enjoyed the food and wine together, while the servant ‘Mo Yu Qingyan’ could only guard outside the small building. Mo Yu Qingyan guarded very diligently.

“That young miss of the Diao Rong family seems to want to become a disciple very much,” Molosa said.

“Her father died last night,” Luo Feng said.

“Died?” Molosa said in surprise.

“I also heard it from a friend,” Luo Feng said. After all, many forces had come to visit him, and he had made some friends. Shang Tianyan and several other Eternal True Gods had informed him of this news.

Luo Feng suddenly said, “The leader of the Devouring Kingdom’s hidden forces in Huyang City is called Blood Cloud, and his bounty is as high as a million Cosmos Sand.”

“Annihilate him!” Molosa’s eyes lit up.

“But I can’t find him,” Luo Feng thought. “Do you have any way to find him?” Molosa was born to control the Great Dao of Destruction. If not for relying on the *Mysteries of the Will*, Luo Feng questioned if he could win against Molosa.

Since he could not find Blood Cloud, perhaps Molosa had a chance.

“I haven’t met him,” Molosa frowned. “If I had seen him once, I would have some ways to find him.”

“Too bad,” Luo Feng said, shaking his head.

If he could kill Blood Cloud, the spoils of war and the huge bounty would be worth more than a group of dark force leaders. He estimated that the resources needed for his three rounds of body refinement would be sufficient.

Unfortunately, he could not find him!

“Master,” Mo Yu Qingyan’s voice came from outside. “Diao Rongqi is requesting an audience.”

“She’s here?” Luo Feng said, looking at the Fire Realm banquet in front of him. “Let her in.”

Mo Yu Qingyan, who had been guarding the door diligently, then stepped aside and said, “My master will allow you to enter.”