"No need, it's unlikely anything will be found. Judging by their methods, these three were professional assassins.
Even if you identify them, you probably won't find out who hired them..."
Ling Tian's words left Aruoyue speechless. The reality was that professional assassins nowadays took on tasks from the dark web, and even they didn't know who the employer was.
"Mr. Aruoyue, I appreciate your kindness, but you don't need to worry about this matter. Leave it to me, I'll find out who's behind it!"
As soon as Ling Tian returned to his residence, he received a call from his fourth master, the King of Assassins, Xiang Yuntian.
"Ling Tian, I heard you were assassinated?"
Ling Tian was momentarily stunned and then chuckled, "Master, so you already know about this."
"Heh heh, of course. That fool, in his foolishness, posted the bounty on our website.
I didn't inform you beforehand, you don't blame me, do you?" Xiang Yuntian said with a laugh.
"Master, what are you saying? I understand. This is your test for me, a way to remind me to always stay vigilant."
"Good, good child, you're sensible. It wasn't in vain that I doted on you.
The people who tried to assassinate you are the Three Ghosts brothers from Thailand, currently ranked eighth on the Asian Assassin Rankings...
As for the employer behind them, his name is Haimier. Do you know this fellow? Do you have any grievances with him."
"Indeed, I do. Not long ago, I beat him up quite badly. Furthermore, I've recently ruined his family's plans. He might be holding a grudge.
But I truly didn't expect this fellow to have the audacity to retaliate against me!"
"Do you need me to help you get revenge?
We can use their money to post a bounty, to kill their entire family!"
"Alright, Master, let's do as you say!"
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Ling Tian received a visitor, none other than young Aruoyue.
"Mr. Ling Tian, I am very sorry about what happened that day. His Majesty the King was extremely enraged to learn that you were assassinated.
Moreover, His Majesty is very displeased with our security work. Therefore, His Majesty has instructed me to compensate you, and this is also a punishment for my dereliction of duty!"
As young Aruoyue spoke, he produced a check. Ling Tian saw the amount on the check: 20 million US dollars.
Ling Tian took the check and put it in his pocket.
"Then I am most grateful for His Majesty the King's kind gesture!"
After speaking, Ling Tian took out his checkbook, wrote a check for 20 million US dollars, and handed it back to young Aruoyue.
Young Aruoyue took the check, looking somewhat bewildered.
"Mr. Ling Tian, what is this..."
"Aruoyue, this assassination attempt on me has nothing to do with your Aruoyue family, and it's not your fault.
The assassins who targeted me are among the top ten killers in Asia. They are elusive and impossible to guard against. This has nothing to do with you.
His Majesty the King ordered you to compensate me, and I will accept this money. However, as a friend, I cannot take this money!"
Young Aruoyue was deeply moved upon hearing this. Ling Tian's actions were very magnanimous. Although the Aruoyue family was not short of money, 20 million US dollars was still a considerable sum.
Ling Tian's refusal of the money indicated that he valued his friendship with the Aruoyue family. Ling Tian's minor injuries left an even deeper impression on young Aruoyue.
The Aruoyue family was naturally willing to accept someone like Ling Tian, who was thoughtful and possessed superb medical skills.
"Alright, Mr. Ling Tian, our Aruoyue family will definitely remember you as a friend!"
After chatting for a while longer, Aruoyue prepared to take his leave. Before departing, young Aruoyue dismissed his entourage and whispered something to Ling Tian.
"Mr. Ling Tian, I've received some secret intelligence. Are you interested?"
"Please, go ahead!" Ling Tian's interest was piqued. The mysterious manner in which the other party spoke clearly indicated that what he was about to say was extraordinary.
"This intelligence actually comes from our National Preceptor, Dulan. He requested the King to dispatch a warship to take him to the vicinity of the Mariana Trench...
It is said that the ruins of an overseas immortal are located there...
According to National Preceptor Dulan, this ruin contains many treasures, various rare spiritual herbs, powerful cultivation techniques, and even elixirs that can grant immortality...
His Majesty the King is also very interested. He asked me to send some people to accompany the National Preceptor...
If you are interested in this overseas immortal ruin, then our Aruoyue family can provide you with a ship and a team of people. All your gains there will be yours!"
Initially, young Aruoyue had no intention of sharing this information with Ling Tian, but Ling Tian's check changed his perspective.
"Thank you very much for the intelligence. I'll take a look if I have the chance. As for the ship and such, I won't need it!"
Ling Tian politely declined Aruoyue's offer, but he was indeed very interested in this overseas immortal ruin.
In fact, according to the records in the Spiritual Realm space, there were quite a few such immortal ruins. To put it simply, they were similar to the Spiritual Realm space, which were minor worlds or pocket dimensions.
In ancient times, many immortals and powerful beings mastered the ability to create minor worlds or pocket dimensions. They would create a separate space to store their treasures, cultivate within it, or hide from pursuing enemies.
Of course, creating and maintaining these spaces consumed immense spiritual energy from heaven and earth.
Later, as the spiritual energy of the Earth depleted, many minor worlds or pocket dimensions could no longer be sustained and disappeared from the world.
Now, as the Immortal Palace asteroid draws closer to Earth, the formations that maintain these minor worlds or pocket dimensions are receiving spiritual energy, causing them to reappear in the world.
Since these so-called immortal ruins, or minor worlds/pocket dimensions, contain many valuable items, almost every appearance of such a ruin attracts the attention of cultivators, who then venture forth to seek their fortune.
Of course, in China, any discovered immortal ruins belong to the state. As soon as a ruin appears, relevant departments will immediately arrive to seal it off, and then official teams will explore it.
As for overseas ruins, it's first come, first served, and the strongest prevail.
The intelligence provided by Aruoyue indicated that this overseas immortal ruin appeared near the Mariana Trench, not too far from the Kingdom of Darussalam. Ling Tian planned to go and see.
Initially, Ling Tian considered sharing this intelligence with the Righteous Path Alliance, but then he dismissed the idea.
This was because these immortal ruins not only contained good things but also many traps and mechanisms.