Episode 2 Bullets Chapter 5 Billion Dollars (Part 2)

"You mean you're willing to help me kill the target of this mission, a level seven Wolf King?" Li Yang seemed a bit doubtful of Overlord Xiang Yu's words. After all, Xiang Yu had previously said that Li Yang should handle everything himself from now on and not rely on him.

Xiang Yu had said that back then because he was worried Li Yang would become too reliant on him, which would be detrimental to his mental cultivation. Moreover, excessive reliance on others would also slow down his own strength improvement, which was why he told Li Yang to face everything himself.

Only by facing difficulties and challenges alone, constantly digging into one's potential and breaking through one's limits, could one achieve greater accomplishments.

So, Xiang Yu's past decision could be considered wise, but now Overlord Xiang Yu saying he would help him, wasn't that contradictory?

"Li Yang, don't worry. Although this Hegemon once said you should face things yourself, there are exceptions. For example, this werewolf that has reached the Wolf King level – even if you faced him, could you handle him alone? Going against him would be impossible to win, and there would be no benefit to you. You should only choose opponents who are slightly stronger than you; they are the most suitable for you to face. Fighting them allows you to unlock greater potential! But fighting someone far beyond your level isn't training, it's seeking death!" Overlord Xiang Yu reprimanded.

Li Yang felt that what he said made sense. What level of physical toughness would a werewolf at the Wolf King level possess? Li Yang believed his Flying Dagger wouldn't be able to harm it. If even his strongest Flying Dagger couldn't hurt it, wouldn't Li Yang be courting death?

"What the Hegemon says has merit, but I believe one thing: it's easier to break through one's own limitations and reach a new realm under pressure! Therefore, when I deal with this Wolf King level werewolf, I've decided to rely on my own true strength first, fully excavate my potential, and constantly push myself to fight. If I fail, then I'll ask the Hegemon to make a move. What do you think, Hegemon?" Li Yang absolutely wouldn't give up any opportunity to improve his strength.

"En, this is acceptable. It will also be beneficial for your breakthrough!" Overlord Xiang Yu agreed.

Li Yang suddenly said strangely, "This... Hegemon, when I completely fail, if the Hegemon makes a move too slowly, what happens if I'm killed by that Wolf King level werewolf? Of course, it's not that I don't trust the Hegemon, but you also know that masters who cultivate their bodies are extremely fast. That werewolf is entirely a body cultivator, a level seven energy body – how terrifying is that? His speed must also be at a level I can't imagine. If I make one mistake, it would probably only take him an instant to kill me. Hegemon, you must be very careful."

Overlord Xiang Yu was stunned for a moment, and then a furious roar echoed in Li Yang's mind: "You scoundrel! What kind of figure was this Hegemon in the Demon Realm back then? I could destroy millions of cultivators in the Ascension stage with a single move. Now that this Hegemon is down on his luck, my Primordial Spirit doesn't dare to absorb too much power, only absorbing power close to the Ascension stage. You actually worry that this Hegemon can't protect you? Isn't it just a level seven brat? Even if his speed is lightning fast, under this Hegemon's Divine Sense, he's no different from a snail crawling. You can rest assured!" Overlord Xiang Yu's angry tone was very obvious.

"Let's not talk about it anymore, prepare to accept the mission!" Li Yang didn't dare to argue with the enraged Overlord Xiang Yu. He immediately looked at the computer screen and clicked to accept the mission with his mouse!

Suddenly, a prompt appeared on the computer!

"Your level is insufficient to accept the mission!"

Stunned, Li Yang was completely dumbfounded. He froze.

"What's going on? Why can't I accept the mission? Insufficient level? What does that mean?" Li Yang immediately opened the website's instructions for assassins accepting missions.

Assassin missions were divided into four levels: C-level missions – missions from $100,000 to $999,999; B-level missions – missions from $1,000,000 to $9,999,999; A-level missions – missions from $10,000,000 to $99,999,999; S-level missions – missions of $100,000,000 or more (including $100,000,000 missions).

Assassins were also divided into C, B, A, and S levels.

C-level assassins could only accept C-level missions. B-level assassins could accept missions below B-level (including B-level missions). A-level assassins could accept missions below A-level (including A-level missions). S-level assassins could accept missions below S-level (including S-level missions).

An assassin's level was not related to their own strength, but to the missions they completed.

Completing ten C-level missions would upgrade an assassin's level from C to B.

Completing ten B-level missions would upgrade an assassin's level from B to A.

Completing ten A-level missions would upgrade an assassin's level from A to S.

"Damn it!" Li Yang cursed in anger after reading for a long time.

Frustrated, a feeling of being toyed with filled his heart. The ten billion US dollars were almost within his grasp (in Li Yang's mind, with Xiang Yu's help, the Wolf King level werewolf was definitely finished), but now it said his level was insufficient.

Li Yang finally understood what the assassin alias "Bullet" on the account, C-level, meant!

In fact, there was no other way. After all, S-level missions were extremely rare. When one appeared, many people would want to accept it. So, who would get to accept it? Moreover, given the difficulty of S-level missions, ordinary assassins would not be able to succeed. If all assassins could accept them, then many weaker assassins would die, and the mission issuers would also be dissatisfied, leading to a long time spent.

This division of levels was implemented for efficiency and to strengthen competition among assassins.

"I now need to complete ten C-level, B-level, and A-level missions respectively to qualify for this S-level mission. However, missions aren't always available, especially some high-level ones. It seems there are only six A-level missions on the mission board right now, and they are all being executed by others," Li Yang became even more depressed.

Suddenly, Li Yang sighed, and then he smiled: "Forget it. I don't believe it. If other assassins can complete the mission for a Wolf King level werewolf, then taking it is also death!" Li Yang, unable to accept it himself, maliciously thought this of others.

"Buzzzzzz..." The phone vibrated. Li Yang immediately answered it.

"My dear Mu Yi, it's Old Jack. Your first Underground Boxing Ring match has been scheduled. It's the night after tomorrow at 8 PM, in the Underground Boxing Ring's main base, Ring 3. Oh, right, when I reported your squat and bench press results, I slightly lowered your scores. I'm sure others will think you're just an average fighter. At the same time, the Underground Boxing Ring's betting houses will open. Shall we place a small bet? Old Jack knows you, Mu Yi, will definitely win, and I've set your opponent as the number one figure in the high-level matches. Your odds will definitely be high, so we can seize this opportunity to make a fortune?" Old Jack's voice sounded rather cunning.

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