Spreading the Word, Causing a Sensation

Langya Pavilion primarily dealt in selling intelligence and gray-market goods.

Upon entering Langya Pavilion, its interior decoration proved far more luxurious than it appeared from the outside.

The floor was paved with smooth white jade, precious calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, and a faint scent of sandalwood filled the air.

Several exquisite tables and chairs were arranged in the main hall, where a few richly dressed people sat whispering among themselves.

At the very front of the hall stood an elegant counter, behind which stood a woman in a long pink dress.

She was breathtakingly beautiful, with skin whiter than snow, brows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn waters, and a perfectly measured smile at the corners of her lips. She looked gentle and captivating.

When she saw Jing Ke and Yao Li enter, her smile widened as she said softly:

"Welcome, honored guests. I am Su Mei, the steward of Langya Pavilion."

"May I ask whether you wish to purchase something or post a commission?"

Jing Ke walked to the counter, his gaze falling on Su Mei's face. His voice remained calm and flat.

"We are not here to buy anything, nor are we posting a commission. We merely wish to ask Langya Pavilion to spread a message for us."

As Su Mei's gaze swept over Jing Ke and Yao Li, it paused slightly. She had clearly sensed the killing intent surrounding the two men and immediately realized that this was beyond her authority.

Su Mei steadied herself and gestured invitingly. "Please, seniors, this way."

"As for the details of spreading the message and the amount of Spirit Stones required, please come with me to meet our Pavilion Master and discuss them with him."

Then, led by Su Mei, they passed through a dim corridor.

They arrived in a hall where a masked middle-aged man was seated.

Jing Ke sensed that the masked man was a Void Glimpse Realm master.

The moment Jing Ke and Yao Li arrived, the masked man sensed an intense aura of danger.

The masked man rose to his feet and said, "Welcome, Daoist Friends, to Langya Pavilion. May I ask what brings you here?"

After sitting down, Jing Ke spoke to the masked man without a trace of emotion in his voice.

"We have come to ask your pavilion to publicize the name of our organization. Those with needs may contact us."

Hearing that they merely wanted to release a message, the masked man breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought some faction had come to cause trouble. As long as they were not here to make trouble, things would be easy.

"May I ask what your organization is called and what business it conducts?"

"Misty Rain Tower."

"Misty Rain Tower is an assassin organization. As long as the reward is sufficient, even masters above the Void Glimpse Realm can be killed," Jing Ke said calmly.

He silently mused that since Ink Abyss, the largest assassin organization in the Eastern Region, could kill those above the Void Glimpse Realm, then their Misty Rain Tower could do the same.

At present, both his and Yao Li's cultivation were about to break through to the Late Void Glimpse stage.

Moreover, as time passed, the Lord would revive more masters. By then, their organization would only grow stronger and stronger.

At those words, the teacup in the masked man's hand nearly slipped from his grasp. He muttered inwardly, Misty Rain Tower? I've never heard of such a name.

He then looked at Jing Ke and Yao Li again and asked uncertainly,

"Are you two Daoist Friends speaking the truth? You must know that without sufficient strength—"

"You will offend Ink Abyss and Blood Kill Pavilion, the two great assassin organizations of the Eastern Region. They may even inevitably take action against your organization."

Jing Ke set down his teacup. A glint of Cold Light flashed through his eyes, and killing intent spread once more.

"Just release the message. As for Ink Abyss and Blood Kill Pavilion, we do not fear them."

The masked man's expression changed slightly. He hurriedly circulated his true qi to resist it, yet he still felt as though he could not breathe.

The masked man was deeply shaken. He had never expected that although the other party's cultivation was only a minor realm above his own, he would feel as if he were facing a Nirvana Realm master.

The way he looked at Jing Ke and Yao Li changed completely. He knew full well that these two were no ordinary men. Since they dared say such things, they must have something to rely on.

"Do not worry. Spirit Stones are not a problem," Yao Li said indifferently.

"I want this news spread to every corner of Green Province within Three Days."

The masked man pondered for a moment, forcibly suppressing the fear in his heart before cupping his hands in salute.

"Very well, Daoist Friend. Langya Pavilion accepts this matter... We will release the message first thing tomorrow morning."

"Langya Pavilion may lack other things, but our information channels extend throughout Green Province."

"You two may rest assured. Within a single day, the name Misty Rain Tower will spread throughout Qingzhou City!"

"I am Shangguan Hong."

"If you have any need in the future, feel free to seek me out. Though my strength is limited, I can still handle Trivial Matters."

Shangguan Hong wished to befriend the two of them, so he took the initiative to introduce himself.

"Very well. If the need arises, I will come find you. My name is Jing Ke, and his is Yao Li."

Jing Ke did not reject Shangguan Hong's goodwill. Though he did not think much of him, the forces within this Black Market were deeply intertwined, and he might prove useful in the future.

Once everything had been settled, Jing Ke and Yao Li paid the reward and rose to leave Langya Pavilion.

After leaving Langya Pavilion, Ground Rat hurriedly followed close behind them.

Rubbing his hands together, Ground Rat spoke tremblingly. "Seniors, I wonder... I wonder whether there is anything else this junior can do for you?"

Yao Li glanced at him sidelong and said in a deep voice:

"You have many connections in Qingzhou City. Find us a secluded Courtyard House to serve as a temporary residence for the two of us."