Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent - Chapter 36: Taking Another Bounty Mission

That night, Dream Flower Pavilion had four esteemed guests: Luo Feng, Zhu You, and two other honored guests.

“Hmm?” Two figures saw the outside world through the hall doors, noticing Luo Feng and Zhu You flying from afar.

“Is that Zhu You and Luo He?” The blue-haired man exclaimed, “Lately, I’ve been hearing Luo He’s name often. He single-handedly destroyed a dark force and killed the president of the Blood Python Society. That’s truly impressive!”

“It’s just one dark force,” scoffed the young man in the purple robe. “There are nineteen dark forces, all supposedly renowned. But don’t they still bow their heads to our Five Great Families? Most of the Cosmos Sand they earn must be offered to us.”

“Brother Mei Wu, our family is strong, but in terms of individual strength, the Divine Lord Luo He is much stronger than us,” said the blue-haired man.

“Brother Jiang, don’t praise those scattered folks,” Mei Wuqi said indifferently. “Even if they have insight and opportunities that grant them considerable strength, every step forward is immensely difficult. Top-tier inheritances, precious resources, master’s guidance… Each opportunity must be fought for. How can they compare to us, the children of great clans? We are born with these resources!”

The blue-haired man smiled wryly and raised his wine glass. “We were born with abundant resources, yet we barely became Eternal True Gods. In terms of talent, we are far inferior to Luo He and Zhu Hu. They still have the hope of becoming Chaos Overlords, while we see no hope at all.”

“The limit of the bloodline path is the Chaos Overlord. Each aspect must be very strong, and we see no hope,” Mei Wuqi laughed. “But Luo He and Zhu Hu, even if they risk their lives, will end up empty-handed!”

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

The number of Chaos Overlords on the Origin Continent was not high, and powers like the Ancient Flame Kingdom and the Ancient Thunder Kingdom were better at cultivating strong individuals, making them more likely to produce Chaos Overlords.

Among the populace, the probability of a Chaos Overlord emerging was extremely low.

“On the Origin Continent, we, the children of royal and chaotic great clans, are born superior. Even if we fight fiercely with the Shiguo, it is the so-called powerful Eternal True Gods like Luo He and Zhu Hu who charge at the front. If we win, we still rule Huyang City. If we lose, at worst, we leave Huyang City,” Mei Wuqi laughed heartily.

“Our chaotic great clans were only able to become great clans because we produced Chaos Overlords,” said the blue-haired man. “Luo He and Zhu Hu, these powerful Eternal True Gods, fight to the death. Among them, top-tier Eternal True Gods go through life and death tempering, and eventually, new Chaos Overlords will rise. But we will never have that hope.”

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

…

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

While listening to Aloya’s illusionary musical performance, Luo Feng naturally practiced the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique from the Lieu Yuan Technique, fully immersing himself. Although he usually maintained the Great Destruction Tempering Heart Technique to temper his will, occasionally practicing the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique was a different experience.

“This Luo He truly enjoys Aloya’s illusionary music. No wonder he clashed with the Blood Python Society over this little musician,” Zhu You watched. As an Eternal True God, he wasn’t much affected by the illusionary music, but Luo Feng closed his eyes and fully immersed himself, so he didn’t interrupt.

After the performance ended.

“Good, good, good.” Luo Feng opened his eyes. Though his journey of cultivation had many regrets, in the illusion, he could make up for them, greatly stimulating his emotions.

“Your praise is too much,” Aloya was very grateful to Luo Feng and had put her heart into the performance.

Luo Feng’s appreciation had significantly increased her status in the Dream Flower Pavilion. Her performance fees were ten times what they used to be, and no one dared to harass her anymore. Even her family, the Thousand Leaf Vine Grass Clan, lived much better in Huyang City. Clearly, no force wanted to become the second Blood Python Society.

“You’ve improved a lot. Keep up the good work,” Luo Feng smiled. With the help of the Seven Emotions Tempering Heart Technique, Aloya’s illusionary music was indeed very suitable.

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

Zhu You watched this scene and laughed, “Brother Luo He is indeed kind, even taking such good care of a little musician.”

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

“I was also enjoying the illusionary music,” Zhu You said. “Brother Luo He, how much do you know about Huyang City?”

“Only a shallow understanding,” Luo Feng said.

Entropy Tianyan had given him information on various forces in Huyang City, including many Eternal True Gods. Those were basic introductions. Detailed information about an Eternal True God was very expensive.

“Brother Luo He has only been in Huyang City for a little over a century. The time is still short,” Zhu You said. “Over time, you will naturally learn many secrets.”

“I’ve only had conflicts with the Blood Python Society and haven’t fought other strong individuals,” Luo Feng said.

“You only had conflicts with the Blood Python Society, but it led to their total destruction,” Zhu You laughed. “Now, the Five Great Families and the Shiguo forces have set their sights on you.”

“Oh?” Luo Feng listened.

“The City Lord’s Mansion and the Shiguo forces are fighting fiercely, but both sides will use other strong individuals to fight to the death,” Zhu You said. “Offering some benefits to tempt external strong individuals is something they often do. Brother Luo He, with your strength, both sides will surely try to win you over.”

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

“Reasonable,” Luo Feng nodded.

“In Huyang City, besides the City Lord’s Mansion, the Five Great Families, and the Shiguo forces, there is also our third-party force,” Zhu You smiled softly. “In terms of the number of Eternal True Gods and top-tier strong individuals, our local clans and local forces are the strongest.”

Luo Feng nodded slightly. Though seemingly scattered, their total number was indeed large, with hidden talents among them.

“Brother Luo He, you are not a member of the Five Great Families. Even if you depend on them, you will only be working for them. The Shiguo forces care even less about the lives of their minions,” Zhu You looked at Luo Feng. “You are naturally one of us.”

“Reasonable,” Luo Feng nodded.

Zhu You laughed, “We are on the same side! To be honest, it doesn’t matter who rules Huyang City for us local clans and forces.”

“To the Divine Kings and Chaos Overlords, it may mean fewer offerings, which they care about. But for us, it’s the same; we still have to pay a lot.”

“So, no matter how fiercely the City Lord’s Mansion and the Shiguo forces fight, we must cherish our lives,” Zhu You shook his head. “They never cared about our lives.”

Luo Feng nodded, “Brother Zhu You makes sense.”

“As long as we are united, we are the strongest force! The City Lord’s Mansion and the Shiguo forces can only entice us but dare not force us,” Zhu You was clearly confident.

Suddenly—

A powerful fluctuation emerged outside.

“What’s going on?” Luo Feng and Zhu You looked through the hall doors and saw a Three-Sword Sky-Cracking Beast in the high sky, with Gao Wushui, the leader of Huyang Guards, on its surface.

…

Mei Wuqi and Jiang Chengyou came to the hall entrance in confusion, looking at the mechanical flow treasure, the Three-Sword Sky-Cracking Beast, outside the hall. Both sensed trouble.

“Dream Flower Pavilion is a place of pleasure, but Leader Gao brought the Three-Sword Sky-Cracking Beast here,” Mei Wuqi looked at Gao Wushui. “Leader Gao, what brings you here?”

“Leader Gao, come in for a drink. The other Huyang Guards can rest on the side. My treat,” the blue-haired man Jiang Chengyou said with a smile.

Gao Wushui said coldly, “Mei Wuqi, the Huyang Guards have evidence of you capturing and torturing Huyang City citizens! You need to come with me to the Huyang Guards’ headquarters.”

The blue-haired man was shocked.

Mei Wuqi’s face darkened, and his aura dimmed the night. He rasped, “Leader Gao, I am Mei Wuqi of the Mei Wu Clan. Are you sure you want to arrest me?”

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

“As Huyang Guards, it’s my duty to arrest you!” Gao Wushui looked at Mei Wuqi. “Mei Wuqi, come with me!”

“You depend on our Five Great Families but turn against us?” Mei Wuqi sneered. ”

Leader Gao, I will report this to the City Lord’s Mansion and see how they handle it.”

“How the City Lord’s Mansion handles it is a future matter. Now, you must come with me,” Gao Wushui said coldly. “I’ll count to three. If you resist, I’ll take action.”

“Three, two…” Gao Wushui didn’t waver.

Boom—

A deep purple serpentine beast traversed the void and appeared above Dream Flower Pavilion, causing many guests to exclaim.

Luo Feng and Zhu You watched from afar.

“Leader Gao is impressive, daring to arrest an Eternal True God from the Five Great Families,” the deep purple serpentine beast slowly descended, and a figure in armor appeared on the beast’s head.

“Even children of royal and chaotic great clans must abide by Yuguo laws,” Gao Wushui said coldly. “Mei Wuqi’s crimes in Huyang City are numerous, and his atrocities outside the city are even worse. When Fang Jiu City was breached by beast hordes, billions of citizens were taken by him. The number of citizens tortured to death by him is in the billions! Such crimes cannot be forgiven!”

“You slander me! As a child of the Five Great Families, how could I act so wantonly?” Mei Wuqi shouted.

The armored figure chuckled, “Slandering the children of the Five Great Families happens often. Leader Gao is still inexperienced as the leader of the Huyang Guards.”

“Whether it’s slander or not, he must come with me to the Huyang Guards’ headquarters to confirm the truth,” Gao Wushui said.

The armored figure approached Mei Wuqi, with the serpentine beast behind him. “Leader Gao, just submit the evidence to the City Lord’s Mansion. They will verify the truth and decide the punishment. You don’t need to interfere.”

Gao Wushui had anticipated resistance, but he hadn’t expected to be unable to take even the first step of arresting Mei Wuqi.

“Leader Gao, leave Mei Wuqi’s matter to us and return to the Huyang Guards’ headquarters. Submit all the evidence you have found,” came an order from the City Lord’s Mansion.

Gao Wushui’s heart sank.

“Even if I take him back to the headquarters, he probably won’t be harmed at all,” Gao Wushui thought.

Without the City Lord’s Mansion’s judgment, he dared not kill a member of the Five Great Families. If he did, even his master Magili Xiao couldn’t save him.

His youthful experiences made him hate evil, but he wouldn’t accompany Mei Wuqi to the grave.

“I will submit the evidence. I trust the City Lord’s Mansion will render a just verdict!” Gao Wushui looked at Mei Wuqi and then flew into the Three-Sword Sky-Cracking Beast.

Whoosh!

The Three-Sword Sky-Cracking Beast immediately traversed the void and left.

“Hahaha…” Mei Wuqi finally relaxed and laughed, “Gao Wushui is a fool, thinking he could arrest me?”

…

Luo Feng, watching from afar, was surprised.

“Brother Zhu You, is what Leader Gao said true? Fang Jiu City was breached by beast hordes, and billions of citizens were taken by Mei Wuqi?” Luo Feng asked. “He tortured billions of citizens to death?”

The numbers indeed shocked Luo Feng.

After all, Yuguo’s laws were still strict on the surface.

“It’s true. You’ll know after living in Huyang City for a while. Mei Wuqi is notoriously mad,” Zhu You said. “His secret treasure, ‘City of Sin,’ imprisons countless innocent citizens. The number he has tortured to death over the years is indeed uncountable.”

“Do the Five Great Families allow this?” Luo Feng frowned.

“The Five Great Families can restrain many dark forces, but they can’t restrain themselves,” Zhu You shook his head. “Mei Wuqi’s madness is well-documented! If you don’t believe me, you can buy the information from Yan Feng Pavilion.”

Luo Feng looked at Mei Wuqi in the distance, who was laughing with another Huyang Guard leader.

“I want to buy all the evidence against Mei Wuqi,” Luo Feng contacted Yan Feng Pavilion’s Dark Hall through his communication token.

“All evidence against Mei Wuqi costs one Cosmos Sand,” Dark Hall responded.

“Purchase.”

After buying it, Yan Feng Pavilion’s Dark Hall sent detailed evidence.

The evidence made Luo Feng’s face turn cold. Mei Wuqi was even crazier than he imagined—a madman with a thoroughly twisted heart. He tortured innocent citizens to create sufficiently powerful twisted souls.

“Using pain to create powerful twisted souls, Dark Hall records show he has sixteen outstanding works. Sixteen True Gods, their twisted soul wills rival Eternal True Gods,” Luo Feng said softly.

“He even showed off his works to me,” Zhu You sighed.

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

The reward was only 20,000 Cosmos Sand.

Someone probably couldn’t stand him and spent Cosmos Sand to put out the bounty.

“Accept the mission.” Luo Feng accepted the assassination mission for Mei Wuqi.

“Don’t bother with these things. There are countless dark matters on the Origin Continent, many of which we can’t do anything about,” Zhu You said. “It’s already hard for our families to survive.”

Luo Feng stood up, “Brother Zhu You has family concerns, but I have none. If I turn a blind eye to this, my heart won’t be clean!”

“Such filth must be wiped away!”

Luo Feng took a step and disappeared from the hall, heading straight for Mei Wuqi.