In a certain place in Zhongping Realm, a pair of narrow, shadowy eyes appeared. "The assassination failed. Either we return the entire commission, or you raise the price."
"Raise the price? Why? Just because one assassination failed? Isn't your organization, the Unbounded, known for its integrity? If you raise the price after one failure, who'll do business with you in the future?"
"We've already attempted to assassinate this person twice before you hired us. Both attempts failed. This is the third failure, so the price must go up."
"Hmph. Looks like your previous client gave up. You're treating me like a fat sheep to fleece, aren't you?"
"Pay more, or give up. Choose." The narrow eyes grew even darker.
"Fine, I'll pay more, but only this once. Don't fail again. Remember, I didn't provide this person's information. You set the price yourselves."
At Feijia Pass, Lu Yin went in alone to look for Guo Shan. Long Kui, meanwhile, had Nian shrink down and perch on his shoulder. He also went in alone, heading straight to the Feijia Army commander's residence to meet Long Xian.
Long Xian wasn't surprised to see Long Kui.
The two sat facing each other. Long Xian greeted Long Kui warmly. "It's been hundreds of years, Elder Long Kui, and you still look exactly the same. You haven't changed at all."
Long Kui smiled faintly. "You and I have reached the Star Envoy realm. Hundreds of years are over in the blink of an eye. How could we change? A single closed-door cultivation session can last that long. This is my first time meeting your son, though."
Beside Long Xian, Long Ding bowed respectfully to Long Kui. "Your nephew, Long Ding, pays his respects to Elder Long Kui."
Long Kui nodded. Perched on his shoulder, Nian curiously