Chapter 112
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Chapter 112: Meeting the Master
During his tenure as a Gold Medallion Appraiser, Zhang Yang had gained a deep understanding of the Liu Family’s formidable strength.
In Mo City alone, their visible power included four Great Boundless experts, with an additional two or three hidden in the shadows. Alongside other Small Boundless cultivators, their combined strength was enough to rival all the forces in the Vast Forest.
Through his conversation with Lou Pingfan, Zhang Yang had gained further insight into the terrifying power of the Liu Family. The number of Great Boundless experts they displayed was likely just the tip of the iceberg.
Thus, he fully grasped the vast disparity—not just in individual strength, but in overall power.
And this was merely the Liu Family. His true adversaries were the Saint-level forces scattered across the Southern Region. If he wanted to contend with them, he needed to recruit a large number of powerful experts.
Relying solely on personal cultivation would take far too long.
Undoubtedly, the Mo Family’s prison, as mentioned by Yi Ren Zui, could become a valuable asset.
“These individuals haven’t committed any real crimes,” Yi Ren Zui explained. “They simply offended the Mo Family or the Daxia royal family. Some are imprisoned, some are punished, and others are coerced into working for the Mo Family, forced to carry out disgraceful tasks.”
Zhang Yang’s eyes gleamed even brighter.
So there were indeed individuals imprisoned for offending the Daxia royal family.
Yi Ren Zui continued, “The relationship between the Mo Family and the Daxia royal family is far more complex than you might imagine. The Mo Family, the Qin Family, the Murong Family, and others are all aristocratic clans nurtured by the Daxia royal family. When these families unite, they possess enough strength to challenge the major sacred grounds, allowing the royal family to compensate for its shortcomings.”
Zhang Yang gained a deeper understanding of the Great Xia Empire from this revelation.
After obtaining the exact location of the Mo Family’s secret prison from Yi Ren Zui, he set off without delay.
The lights in the tavern dimmed.
Standing by the window, Yi Ren Zui watched Zhang Yang’s retreating figure and murmured, “The turmoil in the Southern Region presents an opportunity for us at Moonview Tower. That’s why I will help you—just a little. I’ll ensure Liu Feijue has no choice but to fulfill the contract. I suspect there are others like me, offering you their clandestine support.”
She closed her eyes as the night wind grew colder and softly whispered, “Zhang Yang, what kind of changes will you bring to the Southern Region? Let’s wait and see.”
The night was deep and silent.
Though it was late spring, when temperatures should have been rising, the past few days had been marked by erratic weather, and tonight was particularly cold.
Zhang Yang walked alone, accompanied by the Great Boundless war statues.
On a night like this, an ambush could happen at any moment, so he remained vigilant.
Turning onto a street, he spotted a tall, imposing figure standing ahead. Even under the moonlight, he appeared like a shadow.
It was Blood Asura.
Zhang Yang was surprised to find him waiting there.
“Assassinating Mo Fei has cost us,” Blood Asura said.
“Even though the Holy Arrow was damaged, repairing it shouldn’t be too difficult. How did you incur losses?” Zhang Yang asked, believing the Holy Arrow he had provided carried significant value.
Blood Asura replied, “It’s because of Mo Fei. She unexpectedly broke through to the Great Boundless rank. She’s even stronger than the current emperor, so we’ve suffered significant losses. Combined with the Great Xia royal family’s furious retaliation, this deal has turned into a loss for us.”
Mo Fei had reached the Great Boundless rank?!
Zhang Yang was genuinely shocked.
He knew that the current Great Xia Emperor was only at the Small Boundless level. Although most people believed he was the most likely to become a Saint in the future, one of his consorts had silently surpassed him. That alone made Mo Fei extraordinary.
“So you’re saying that because you suffered losses, I should compensate you?” Zhang Yang asked.
Blood Asura replied, “A deal is a deal. We won’t force you, but if you wish to continue working with us in the future, I suggest considering it.”
Zhang Yang crossed his arms and smirked. “Is this a friendly reminder?”
Blood Asura remained silent.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Zhang Yang understood.
In the current Southern Region, various forces were clearly divided.
Among the assassin organizations, the most formidable were the Underworld and the Black Cloak Pavilion.
The Black Cloak Pavilion had merged with the Demon Slayer Team, implying that they were likely backed by the Great Xia Empire or one of the Two Major Holy Places. Naturally, this meant the Underworld Assassin Organization, as their mortal enemy, was now being targeted.
As a result, whether intentional or not, the Underworld Assassin Organization and the Vast Forest found themselves in a delicate alliance—an enemy of my enemy was now a friend.
Strengthening cooperation would undoubtedly benefit both parties.
Zhang Yang retrieved another broken Holy Arrow from his storage bag.
Blood Asura’s breath hitched at the sight.
This had once been a Holy Arrow, and its broken state implied it could be repaired.
"I currently have no pressing needs. As for compensation, this Holy Arrow is far too generous, don’t you think?" Zhang Yang said with a smile. "How about I hire you and your men for the remaining value? What do you say?"
Before Blood Asura could respond, another voice answered.
"I agree."
A middle-aged man stepped out onto the quiet, long street.
Upon seeing him, Blood Asura’s expression shifted slightly. He quickly bowed and said, "Blood Asura greets King Qin Guang."
King Qin Guang, the foremost of the ten kings of hell in the Underworld Assassin Organization, was second only to the Lord of the Underworld. His position was akin to that of a Grand Elder in other sects.
Ignoring Blood Asura, he fixed his gaze on the broken Holy Arrow before turning to Zhang Yang with a smile. "Tsk tsk, the Mo Family’s legacy is quite impressive—enough to justify deeper cooperation with us."
Zhang Yang smiled slightly. The resources provided by the Mo Family were indeed astonishing, far beyond what outsiders could imagine. In fact, he had more than just two or three broken Holy Arrows.
Casually, he tossed the broken Holy Arrow to King Qin Guang.
King Qin Guang caught it and inspected it. "Similar to the previous one. The damage was likely caused by the same reason, which means the repair method should be the same. That saves us a lot of trouble." He played with the broken Holy Arrow and grinned. "Since you’re so generous, how could I be stingy? From this moment on, I shall give you Blood Asura and his One Hundred Asura Assassins."
"Oh?"
Zhang Yang was genuinely surprised.
"Is it strange?" King Qin Guang chuckled. "The new generation being trained in the Underworld Assassin Organization includes Asuras, Phantoms, Wraiths, Evil Spirits, Judges, Yin Corpses, and many other series—over a dozen in total. Each series consists of four members. Among the Asuras, besides Blood Asura, there are Ghost Asura, Golden Asura, and Moon Asura. They are merely part of our trainees. The true elites include the Little Kings and others. One Asura alone is nothing significant."
Zhang Yang couldn’t help but develop a newfound respect for the Underworld Assassin Organization.
They had cultivated an impressive number of new talents.
He had already assessed Blood Asura and knew he was a genius among assassins.
"There are so many of them!" Zhang Yang laughed. "If I’m interested, could I buy even more?"
King Qin Guang laughed heartily. "As long as the price is right, everything except the Little Kings can be arranged."
Zhang Yang laughed as well.
Even the usually expressionless Blood Asura showed a hint of excitement, realizing he had unexpectedly left the Underworld Assassin Organization.
With the deal finalized, King Qin Guang took his leave, reminding Zhang Yang that from now on, all his dealings with the Underworld Assassin Organization would go through him, as he would be stationed in Mo City.
Zhang Yang turned to Blood Asura.
Blood Asura knelt on one knee, and soon, a hundred Asura assassins emerged from various hiding places, kneeling behind him in unison.
"We greet the Master!"
