Other Shore Pavilion's Reaction

Chapter 18: The Other Shore Pavilion's Reaction

Black Cliff Wasteland.

A lawless land at the junction of three countries.

It did not belong to the territory of any nation.

Dense death qi and yin qi drifted across the dark and desolate plain. Rotting corpses or white bones, often ignored, would appear on the plain, only to be buried by the dust, attracting no attention whatsoever.

Danger, slaughter, and death were the main themes here.

The most vicious wanted criminals, evil cultivators, and fierce beasts regarded this place as paradise.

In such a dangerous region, a colossal structure stood on the wasteland.

It was a massive, jet-black, pointed castle tower. At its very tip was a phantom of a blood-red flower. Its petals spread outwards like hundreds of tiny dragon claws, releasing a thick, dark red glow.

No matter how violent or evil a being was, they would stay far away upon seeing that flower, for they knew they could not afford to provoke it.

Beneath the flower, the colossal pointed castle tower was the headquarters of the Other Shore Pavilion, a large-scale cross-border assassin organization!

At this moment, a large number of top experts were gathered within the castle. They were all powerhouses urgently recalled from various countries.

The Pavilion Master, the Heavenly Ghost King, was clad in a black robe with floral patterns. His fiery red hair spread wildly over his shoulders, and his face was exceptionally handsome, refined, and elegant, possessing a contradictory aura of arrogance and tranquility. He sat on his throne, his fingers lightly tapping on the human head adorning the armrest – a fresh human head.

"A second failure... It was originally just a routine mission, and I never expected our Other Shore Pavilion to fail twice in a row... Even the Azure Dragon Elder was lost in it..." The Heavenly Ghost King's voice betrayed no emotion, but anyone could tell that beneath his words lay a volcano on the verge of eruption.

The more than thirty Heaven-grade assassins exchanged glances, none daring to speak.

Assassins of lower rank were not even qualified to show their faces at this meeting. Those present were all top experts whose strength could influence the course of a small country.

"Pavilion Master," a withered old man slowly stepped forward. "I believe the origin of the powerful individual beside Ji Hongxue is unknown, and their strength has at least reached the Spirit Attunement Realm. Our Other Shore Pavilion has no need to engage with such a mysterious powerhouse. Knowing when to cut our losses and withdraw is what we should do."

The assassins' expressions sharpened. The speaker was the Black Tortoise Elder, one of the Other Shore Pavilion's elders. His strength had reached the fifth layer of the Spirit Attunement Realm, and he was also the elder with the longest tenure in the Other Shore Pavilion, making his words carry significant weight.

"However... if we do that, it will be difficult to explain to Ji Wuye. He is backed by the royal family of the Soaring Dragon Empire. If we abandon the mission target, the impact on our Pavilion will be too great," the Heavenly Ghost King hesitated.

"There's no need to abandon the mission," a soft, alluring voice chimed in.

A beautiful woman, dressed entirely in a form-fitting red outfit that accentuated her proud figure, walked forward with light steps. She said with a charming laugh, "Let me take on this mission."

"Vermillion Bird Elder, are you sure you want to undertake this mission? You know the opponent's strength is still unknown..." the Heavenly Ghost King said mildly.

The Vermillion Bird's red lips curved upwards. "The Azure Dragon was merely a cultivator at the second layer of Spirit Gathering, while I am at the seventh layer. One layer of cultivation is like a different world... My strength may not necessarily be inferior to that mysterious powerhouse."

"Besides, how many times have we assassins fought opponents of higher cultivation? Even if I have to face an enemy stronger than me, I have plenty of ways to deal with them... Beauty is also a deadly weapon. As long as the opponent is a man, hehe..."

Her voice seemed to possess a special magic, causing even the steadfast assassins below to blush and their hearts to race.

The Heavenly Ghost King looked at the confident woman, and a smile finally appeared on his face. "Good! This mission will be handled by the Vermillion Bird Elder!"

"Oh, right. You can pick a few more Heaven-grade assassins to assist you in completing the mission. Feel free to choose anyone from here," the Heavenly Ghost King added.

"Oh, you're so mean... I don't want any third wheels..." the Vermillion Bird Elder giggled coquettishly, covering her mouth.

Some of the assassins showed expressions of disappointment.

"Oh, right, don't forget to ask the Soaring Dragon royal family to increase the price..." the Vermillion Bird Elder blinked her alluring eyes.

"Don't worry, you'll be perfectly satisfied with the reward," the Heavenly Ghost King nodded.

Azure Kingdom Royal City.

Jinyang City.

A large city situated on fertile plains.

Within the city were bustling commercial districts, various large inns, restaurants, shops, and theaters. Everything that a mortal city could have was present here; it was a very well-developed large city.

An Bulang arrived in Jinyang City and was thoroughly enjoying himself.

Many things in Jinyang City were experiences he had never had before.

Listening to opera in the theater, hearing storytellers in the taverns, and shopping to his heart's content in the markets.

Ji Hongxue was not in a hurry to enter the royal palace. She only wanted to do her best to serve this little ancestor.

Since stopping Ji Wuye's rebellion was impossible, her current thought was to take all the Spirit Stones from the royal palace and repay An Bulang handsomely. Other than that, she truly had no other ideas.

At this moment, she was obediently acting as An Bulang's wallet.

"Sister Hongxue, I want to eat the delicious Flying Pig Trotters!"

"Alright, buy, buy, buy!"

"Sister Hongxue, this Thousand Mechanism Magic Cube looks good. Mortal wisdom is quite interesting too."

"Alright, buy, buy, buy!"

"Sister Hongxue, why are a group of women by that pleasure house beckoning me? Shall we go take a look?"

"Alright... Huh? Get lost!!"

The spring scenery was beautiful. An Bulang held Ji Hongxue's slender and soft jade hand as they strolled through Jinyang City, having an incredibly wild time.

The pedestrians on the street frequently cast sideways glances at the pair.

Especially Ji Hongxue, dressed in fiery red, her figure was graceful and alluring. Her skin was like snow, her lips like cherries, and her bright eyes sparkled with every glance, captivating many onlookers. Even in Jinyang City, a place teeming with beauties, no one had ever seen a woman so stunning.

Because of this, An Bulang attracted quite a few envious and jealous glances along the way.

Of course, he paid no mind to them. Being envied simply proved his excellence!

Although, he didn't quite understand what was so enviable about walking with a woman who was only moderately attractive.

"Hm? Isn't that the Third Princess, Ji Hongxue?" Inside an exquisitely decorated two-story teahouse, a young man in luxurious attire cast a gloomy gaze upon a woman in red on the street outside. "A princess of the realm, mingling with a youth of unknown origin – what kind of behavior is this?!"

"Heh heh, don't worry, Young Master Jia. The Third Princess won't be happy for many more days," a middle-aged man in purple, sitting opposite him, chuckled as he stroked his teacup. "When the country undergoes drastic changes, her situation will become precarious... And then, won't she have to rely on you? Soon, the woman who once ignored you will completely become your plaything."

The young man surnamed Jia looked at Ji Hongxue on the street, his eyes flickering. He nodded gently, "Then I'll wait a few more days. Heh... I'm really looking forward to seeing her beg me in a few days..."