Blood Shadow Tower, the world's largest assassin organization, has members spread across the globe.
In Qingcheng, within an unremarkable courtyard.
A specially made bamboo tube, after passing through several hands, arrived here.
In the room, a sexy and enchanting woman, wearing a mask and revealing half her bosom, her hands moved in unpredictable ways, as if performing magic, opening the bamboo tube in her hand.
Taking out the strip of paper inside, she chuckled upon reading the information.
"The Qi family is truly amusing. Ten billion, we'll take this mission."
"Go investigate, who is this Ye Kunlun?"
"Yes!"
A shadowy figure departed from the courtyard.
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Meanwhile, on Great Pearl Mountain, Lingzhu Temple.
Ye Yuansen knelt before the statue of the Heavenly Venerable, his face filled with piety.
A moment later, he rose and, with practiced ease, headed towards the back mountain.
On a bluestone in the back mountain, Daoist Lingzhu gazed in the direction of the Purple Maple Villa.
"Ye Yuansen pays his respects to Daoist Lingzhu."
Ye Yuansen bowed deeply to Daoist Lingzhu, appearing somewhat reserved, as if aware of Daoist Lingzhu's fearsome nature. https:/
"What business do you have, benefactor Ye?"
Daoist Lingzhu turned back and asked Ye Yuansen, whose expression was grim.
"Daoist, my Ye family is at a critical juncture. I beg you to lend your assistance."
Ye Yuansen's face was filled with grief. "My son, Ye Hao, was nearly killed by that little bastard from ten years ago."
"Several of my Ye family's businesses have been destroyed by that little bastard. Even Qianchao was ruined in his hands!"
Ye Yuansen listed Ye Kunlun's many transgressions.
Daoist Lingzhu glanced deeply at Ye Yuansen and spoke, "The exchange event is imminent, this matter will be postponed."
Although Ye Yuansen wished to eliminate Ye Kunlun immediately, he dared not disobey Daoist Lingzhu's words.
"Everything is as the Daoist commands."
Daoist Lingzhu grunted, then added, "The matter of the exchange event still requires your coordination. The temple needs all guest rooms cleaned."
"Rest assured, Daoist." Ye Yuansen felt a wave of relief upon receiving Daoist Lingzhu's assurance.
"Then I shall not disturb the Daoist's cultivation."
After Ye Yuansen left, the young acolyte also returned to Lingzhu Temple.
"Master, this disciple has confirmed that the aura of the Corpse-Nourishing Gu has disappeared at the Purple Maple Villa."
"Several days ago, three people checked into the Purple Maple Villa. It must be those three who killed your precious bug."
The acolyte, though young, spoke with an air of maturity.
"This disciple intended to probe the strength of those three. Who knew, people from the Jicheng War Department surrounded the Purple Maple Villa."
"This disciple feared being discovered and hid far away, regrettably failing to see clearly what happened."
"However, the War Department personnel seemed somewhat disheveled."
The acolyte recounted what he had witnessed to Daoist Lingzhu.
Daoist Lingzhu was somewhat surprised. If the War Department was involved, it would be troublesome.
"Never mind, the matter of the Corpse-Nourishing Gu is significant. For now, this person's life will be spared. After the exchange event, when my bug undergoes its final metamorphosis, I shall kill this person."
Saying so, Daoist Lingzhu took out a crimson Corpse-Nourishing Gu from his robes.
This Corpse-Nourishing Gu was dozens of times larger than the one Ye Kunlun had killed, about the size of a dragon's eye.
As the crimson Corpse-Nourishing Gu emerged, a thick, foul stench wafted out.
Upon seeing this, the acolyte's face lit up with joy, and he quickly congratulated Daoist Lingzhu. "Congratulations, Master."
Daoist Lingzhu chuckled, stroked his beard, and looked at the bug in his hand with great satisfaction.
"It still needs a little more time. In a few more days, after the bug completes its final metamorphosis, I, Lingzhu, will surely become a top-tier Grandmaster, Hahaha!"
As he spoke, Daoist Lingzhu laughed heartily towards the sky, "By then, it won't be long before I, Lingzhu, control the martial arts world!"
"Master will surely achieve your desires."
Daoist Lingzhu gently caressed the crimson Corpse-Nourishing Gu in his hand and carefully put it away.
"By the way, have you found any leads regarding the Innate Cultivation Method?" Daoist Lingzhu asked.
The acolyte shook his head. "Master, we have inquired in the black market, but only one Earth-grade cultivation method has appeared. Not even Heaven-grade."
"Innate cultivation methods are extremely rare. I understand. You may leave."
Daoist Lingzhu sighed and waved his hand.
After the acolyte departed, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. "I hope this exchange event brings me a surprise!!"
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After receiving Daoist Lingzhu's assurance, Ye Yuansen returned to his company.
As he pushed open his office door, a chill permeated his entire body from his feet up, causing him to shiver.
Immediately, he saw the figure standing before the vast floor-to-ceiling window, his back to him.
"Ye, Ye Kunlun!"
Ye Yuansen uttered the name through gritted teeth.
He never expected Ye Kunlun to directly find his office. "I am your uncle after all. Are you going too far with this!"
"Uncle?"
Ye Kunlun turned around, looking at Ye Yuansen with a cold smile. "Then tell me, ten years ago, when my family of four was hunted, our ancestral home burned, and your lineage remained unharmed, tell me why?"
"This matter occurred in the Kunlun Mountains, thousands of miles away. How would I know!"
Ye Yuansen avoided Ye Kunlun's gaze, his voice trembling slightly. "When the devastating news arrived, I immediately dispatched people to search for you, but they found nothing at all."
Hearing Ye Yuansen's utter nonsense, Ye Kunlun chuckled. "Ye Yuansen, at this point, you're still acting in front of me. Do you find it amusing?"
Ye Kunlun sat in the seat that originally belonged to Ye Yuansen, a smile on his lips but his eyes devoid of emotion.
"Do you truly believe I dare not kill you?"
Ye Yuansen took a deep breath and walked towards Ye Kunlun, stating coldly, "If you kill me, you will be reviled by the world."
"Haha." Ye Kunlun laughed heartily. "You think highly of yourself. In my eyes, you are like an ant. I can crush you without even lifting a finger."
"Do you know why I'm playing with you slowly?" Ye Kunlun leaned back in his chair, looking at the slightly trembling Ye Yuansen.
Ye Yuansen gasped for air; the pressure Ye Kunlun exerted was terrifying.
"Because killing you is too easy," Ye Kunlun said with a smile. "And you are merely a pawn in someone else's game, now slowly revealing your true colors."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yuansen's expression shifted slightly, as if Ye Kunlun had touched upon a hidden secret.
"Ye Kunlun, I don't know what nonsense you're talking about." Ye Yuansen attempted to conceal his panic.
Ye Kunlun's divine sense keenly captured Ye Yuansen's emotional change.
He looked deeply at Ye Yuansen and released a surge of killing intent.
Ye Yuansen's face turned pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
He even felt his soul tremble.
Ye Kunlun stood up and, with a casual stride, walked towards Ye Yuansen.
The sound of his footsteps was like a war drum, each step heavily striking Ye Yuansen's heart, making his face even paler.
"Ye Yuansen, your time is running out. Enjoy the moments ahead."
Ye Kunlun flashed a harmless smile, brushed past him, and walked towards the door.
After Ye Kunlun left, Ye Yuansen collapsed onto the ground, completely drained.
"Ye Kunlun!!" Ye Yuansen gritted his teeth, letting out a beast-like growl from his throat. "We'll see who emerges victorious."