CHAPTER 212: 211, ONE PERSON NEEDS YOU TO KILL (2/4)

Accompanying this voice came an old woman, whose wrinkles on her face resembled land cracked under the blazing sun. As she walked over, her steps were quite hurried, almost as if she wished to cover the ten-foot distance in one stride.

The most notable feature was her eyes, clearly dimmed yet still carrying a sense of focus. After the red doors opened, Wen Ping felt like the old woman’s eyes were a hand, peeling open his heart.

Upper Profound Realm!

Undoubtedly Upper Profound Realm!

Wen Ping cupped his hands in greeting, "Senior, sorry to disturb."

The old woman swept her cold gaze over, glanced at Luo Mi, showing a hint of displeasure, then asked, "Who are you?"

Wen Ping ignored the old woman’s expression and straightforwardly said, "Senior, I am Wen Ping, Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect. My intrusion here is firstly to apologize on behalf of my uninitiated disciple Luo Mi, and secondly to make your acquaintance."

"Forget it, just make sure that kid keeps his eyes in check next time, don’t let him look around randomly."

After speaking, the old woman directly moved to close the door.

Zhantian Ye displayed an unwilling expression as he looked at the Mountain Dog, laughing heartily, even as he walked away, he did so with reluctance, turning back with each step.

After the red door closed, Wen Ping turned around and said to Yu Mo and the others, "Let’s go, let’s find a place to stay first."

Yu Mo, somewhat puzzled, hurriedly asked, "Sect Leader, we’re leaving just like this?"

"Yes."

Saying that, Wen Ping stepped away along the street.

For Wen Ping, one can’t become fat with a single bite, trying to recruit a Vortex Divine Artisan can’t be done with just a couple of sentences. Besides, now that he knows where she lives, there’s still 19 days left in the expedition mission.

After leaving the Zhantai Family residence, Wen Ping found a place nearby to stay.

Once the accommodation issue was resolved, Wen Ping asked Luo Qianye beside him, "Sect Leader Luo, do you know anything about that old woman?"

"I know a bit about her, but I didn’t expect her to be from Fengyuan City," Luo Qianye sighed and continued, "Her real name is Zhantian Qingxuan, a particularly mysterious Vortex Divine Artisan, no matter where she appears, there’s only her and her granddaughter. Sect Leader Wen, you aren’t planning to have her craft a Vortex Map, are you?"

Wen Ping shook his head.

"I want her to join the Immortal Sect."

"Sect Leader Wen is indeed ambitious, but it could be difficult. Many Three-star Influences have thrown olive branches to recruit her, but none have truly succeeded," Luo Qianye candidly said.

Wen Ping pondered for a moment, then asked, "Does anyone know why she hasn’t joined any influence?"

Luo Qianye smiled helplessly and said, "She’s a person with quirks, especially loves her granddaughter, doting on her to an insane degree. Being a Vortex Divine Artisan, she frequently retreats for a month or two without seeing the daylight. The reason for rejecting all influences is—worried about her granddaughter’s wellbeing and cultivation, afraid she’ll be bullied, simply can’t let go of her precious granddaughter."

Wen Ping said, "That’s a reason that no one would believe. Sect Leader Luo, you should tell a more credible piece of news."

Luo Qianye suddenly lowered his voice, as if fearing someone might overhear, "It’s rumored that she has a principle, which is that only by unlocking the secret of the box in her hands will she consider joining a Sect."

...

Extreme Realm Mountain.

"Safe travels you two," Bai Peng escorted the two sultry women out of Extreme Realm Mountain, "Regarding cooperation, I ask that you speak favorably. As for the demands from Elder Su, whatever they are, Extreme Realm Mountain will comply."

"Once Elder Su verifies your Sect’s Cultivation Area, a decision will be made. If it’s truly as Wen Ping claims, our praise won’t make much difference, our Mitian Sect won’t cooperate with those without sufficient merit."

After responding, the sultry woman quickly disappeared into the street crowd below Extreme Realm Mountain.

The Ming Family aka Ming Villa is indeed not bad, but the order they received from the Elder after requesting was—long-term cooperation requires developing Extreme Realm Mountain under their wing as a subsidiary sect. And to become a subsidiary, their overall foundation must be significant.

Take the Cultivation Area for nurturing disciples, if the flaws are as numerous as Wen Ping claims.

Then, for long-term cooperation, every powerhouse that emerges from Extreme Realm Mountain would require Mitian Sect to waste resources?

While Mitian Sect wishes to grow stronger, it doesn’t mean they want to randomly collect subsidiary sects. Nevertheless, Extreme Realm Mountain isn’t the strongest.

Flying Fish Island is!

Thus, they need to carefully assess Extreme Realm Mountain.

Once they left, Bai Peng’s expression changed dramatically, coldness manifesting in his eyes.

"Where is Wen Ping!"

He yelled at the steward beside him.

The voice was as loud as thunder, startling the Upper Profound Realm steward beside him into a shiver, hastily responding, "They’ve settled down in the city, as reported by the person I sent out. They’re at the Shanglong Inn on Fengqing Street!"

"Good, good!"

Bai Peng was now truly murderous, continuing, "Where is Lie Yi, the tributor, now?"

"Lie Yi is currently cultivating in the mansion, he’s been in retreat for three days, fighting to breakthrough to Upper Profound Realm."

"Three days, he should’ve broken through by now."

"Should I go check?"

"No need, I’ll go myself. You handle things here, open the Outer Sect freely to outsiders, but only open the Thunder Pool in the Inner Sect for viewing. Watch for good talents, extend an olive branch promptly, recruit them."

After saying this, Bai Peng returned to Extreme Realm Mountain, hurrying toward a three-story jade building located deep within Extreme Realm Mountain. Presently, the first floor door was shut tight, the female attendants guarding the sides withdrew upon Bai Peng’s wave.

Bai Peng stepped forward, knocked gently on the door, and said, "Brother Lie, I have something to discuss!"

"Come in."

A calm voice replied from inside.

Bai Peng pushed the door open and went directly to the third floor, entering a room where the only partitions were screens. At the center of this room sat a red-haired middle-aged man appearing no older than 30, his brow relaxed.

"Brother Bai, is there something?"

"Brother Lie, someone needs to be killed."

"Who?"

"Wen Ping, Sect Leader of the Starless Immortal Sect, the one Shan Long placed a bounty on. After killing him, half of the fifty White Crystals will be yours!"

"You come to me for such a trivial matter?"

"There’s Luo Qianye by his side, and I need to handle affairs related to the Ten Talents Trial, so I can only rely on you."

"Alright, but I want all fifty White Crystals. Taking on a bounty is side work, it should all belong to me."

"No problem, as long as you kill him. He’s currently at the Shanglong Inn on Fengqing Street, you can find him there. He’s about 18 years old, wearing white clothes, with an air of someone who’s tired of living."

"And Luo Qianye, shall I kill him?"

"Teach him a lesson, they’re part of the Hundred Sects Alliance, killing him would be hard for us to explain at Extreme Realm Mountain."

"Alright, I, Lie Yi, have just broken through to Upper Profound Realm, itching to test my strength. I’ll soon end his life, you attend to your matters." Lie Yi slowly stood, walked to the knife rack ahead, and began wiping down a blade he took.

Shortly after Bai Peng left, Lie Yi also exited the jade building.