What does a mere prince like me need an assassin organization for?

"Are you satisfied with the reward your Imperial Father gave you?"

The Azure Emperor asked with a smile, watching Lu Chen finish eating.

"Satisfied, very satisfied!"

Lu Chen nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. However, after a pause, Lu Chen spoke with some worry.

"But, Imperial Father, you promised me yesterday that you owed me a favor. Does that still count?"

"Hahahaha, of course it counts! A ruler's word is his bond!"

The Azure Emperor couldn't help but laugh heartily at Lu Chen's cautious demeanor.

He's just a child after all.

"Hehe!"

Lu Chen chuckled, then paused. Lu Chen put down his chopsticks and got to the point.

"Imperial Father, I wonder if there's anything you need my help with? You've been too good to me, and I want to repay you!"

Lu Chen asked earnestly.

At this moment, Lu Chen was genuinely nervous.

He was afraid that if the Azure Emperor asked for something too difficult, he'd be done for.

A top-tier Heaven-grade sword!!!

"Hmm?"

The Azure Emperor was taken aback, then looked at Lu Chen again, his smile unwavering.

What a good child. At only six years old, he already knows how to help me with my worries!

"I am your Imperial Father. It is only natural that I treat you well. How could I ask for anything?"

The Azure Emperor said with amusement.

"Oh, Imperial Father, I have the intention, please grant my request! Anything at all, as long as I can help you with your worries!"

Lu Chen's heart sank upon hearing this.

As expected, in the Azure Emperor's eyes, I'm still just a child. The dignified Azure Emperor, a powerful expert even beyond the Land Immortal realm. How could his troubles be something I can help solve?

"Hmm?"

Seeing Lu Chen's persistence, although the Azure Emperor's expression was indifferent, he was deeply moved inwardly.

The Azure Emperor did not like to be perfunctory with others.

Therefore, the Azure Emperor gave a soft "hmm" and genuinely began to think.

Across from him, Lu Chen's heart leaped with joy and anticipation as he saw the Azure Emperor's thoughtful expression.

"Speaking of my troubles, as the Azure Emperor of the Great Qian Divine Dynasty, I have too many. However, regarding current troubles, there is indeed one!"

The Azure Emperor's eyes flickered, and he looked intently at Lu Chen.

No, something is very, very wrong.

Looking at the Azure Emperor's gaze, Lu Chen's heart sank. He felt that something was not quite right.

"Through the Son of Heaven's Qi Observation technique, I saw that Old Luo's precious daughter, Luo Li, possesses immense fortune. If this girl Luo Li were to marry into our royal family, she would undoubtedly bring infinite depth to our dynasty. Unfortunately, I have never found a suitable match. Who do you think we should betroth Little Luo Li to?"

The Azure Emperor shook his head and sighed.

Lu Chen, upon hearing this, felt completely unwell.

He looked at the Azure Emperor with an awkward expression.

Immense fortune?

She's a Transmigrator, an Immortal Emperor in the making, a future Heavenly Human Realm expert, of course she has immense fortune.

But why are you telling me this?

"Imperial Father, Luo Li is not even six years old yet. Isn't this a bit too early?"

Lu Chen looked at the Azure Emperor's piercing gaze and sighed helplessly.

"Isn't this a coincidence? My Imperial Son, you are also just six years old. You two are childhood sweethearts. Arranging a marriage contract now would be a match made in heaven!"

"..."

As soon as the Azure Emperor finished speaking, Lu Chen felt completely unwell.

I only wanted to complete a counter-attack mission, how did I end up getting myself involved without realizing it?

"Imperial Father, your son feels he is still young. This matter is really not urgent..."

"Imperial Son, you don't want me to be sad, do you!"

The Azure Emperor heard this and let out a long sigh, his face showing extreme disappointment.

"Alas, my beloved Little Eleventh said he wanted to grant me one request and help me with my worries. I pondered for a long time before speaking this matter that has been weighing on my heart. If Little Eleventh doesn't agree, what can I do as a father? I can't force him, can I?"

"????"

Lu Chen's eyes widened as he looked at the Azure Emperor, who wore an expression of regret, helplessness, and extreme heartache. He felt completely thrown off.

Father, so this is the kind of father you are!

The Azure Emperor, a supreme being who suppressed countless countries and powerful sects in the Eastern Cang Region, is now putting on an act in front of me, a mere child?

Isn't this just pure emotional blackmail?

At this moment, Lu Chen's image of the Azure Emperor was utterly shattered.

Looking at the Azure Emperor's regretful and sorrowful face, Lu Chen hesitated for a long time, but for the sake of a top-tier Heavenly grade treasure, he gritted his teeth.

"Father, your son agrees!"

"Hahaha, Little Eleventh, I knew you were the most filial! Since you agree, I'll send out the notifications immediately. In three days, I will host a grand banquet to finalize the engagement between my Little Eleventh and the Luo family girl!" The Azure Emperor's expression of regret instantly turned to one of pleasant surprise upon hearing this. His change was remarkably swift as he clapped his hands and spoke.

Lu Chen, on the other hand, winced at his words.

Three days later?

That's way too fast!

[Congratulations, you have fulfilled a wish of your dying father, the Azure Emperor, and completed the Counterattack Mission. Reward: Top-tier Heavenly grade treasure: Sky-Shaking Wandering Dragon Sword!]

[Friendly reminder: You can summon the Sky-Shaking Wandering Dragon Sword out of thin air with just a thought!]

At this moment, a transparent panel reappeared before Lu Chen's eyes, with text gradually appearing on it.

Lu Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally completing this mission.

However, just then, Lu Chen noticed more text appearing on the transparent panel before him.

[You have now reached the Heavenly Human Realm, but this is merely a starting point, not the end. Because your childhood companion, Zhang Yanxin, the son of Marquis Anjiang, has also reached the Heavenly Human Realm!]

[Counterattack Mission issued: Defeat Zhang Yanxin. Mission Reward: Top assassin organization: Underworld!]

Huh?

This counterattack mission came so quickly?

Lu Chen showed a look of surprise as he read the text on the transparent panel.

However, after reacting, a chubby little child appeared in Lu Chen's mind.

Zhang Yanxin, the only son of Marquis Anjiang, Zhang Cheng!

This guy was particularly goofy. Sometimes Zhang Yanxin would come to the imperial palace with Marquis Anjiang, and he and Lu Chen would meet. They weren't exactly best friends, but they were like any other playful kids when they met.

I never expected this fatty to reach the Heavenly Human Realm in the future!

But defeating the current Zhang Yanxin...

Lu Chen was confident that he could blow Zhang Yanxin away with a single breath right now.

This counterattack mission is incredibly simple. I can now freely enter and exit the imperial palace. I'll leave the palace later and head to Marquis Anjiang's residence to find that fatty and find a way to beat him up. The mission will be completed then.

It's just...

This mission reward...

The top assassin organization, the Underworld!

I'm just a mere prince. What do I need an assassin organization for?