The Power of Fire Control

Yan Chihuo was deeply shaken by this. This man was already at the middle Tribulation Stage, yet he still had a master. The power behind him was clearly formidable.

Although he desperately needed Jade Crystal, he had to get to the bottom of something like this. Fighting was forbidden in Tongyun City, but if a powerful faction wanted him dead, it was not as though they lacked ways to do it.

Yan Chihuo said, "May I ask what your master is called? What kind of magic treasure is this? And what exactly are the requirements?"

The man said approvingly, "Before asking about the reward, sir first asks about these matters. You are clearly a meticulous man. My master likes people like you best. My master's name and the magic treasure cannot yet be disclosed to you. As for the reward, I cannot state the exact amount, but it will be more than enough for you to buy a Void Vessel ticket."

Yan Chihuo realized that the other man had revealed nothing at all, yet the Jade Crystal payment tempted him greatly. As he hesitated, the man added, "Why not come with me and meet my master first, sir? He is in the city as well."

In the end, he could not refuse such temptation and agreed to meet the master of this middle Tribulation Stage cultivator. Along the way, Yan Chihuo conversed with him and learned that his name was Qian Zao. Though Yan Chihuo was quite curious about his master, he knew the man would not reveal anything, so he instead spoke with him about matters concerning the human race.

"Among the Nine Heavenly Kingdoms, the Tianyang Kingdom stands supreme. Unlike the other human nations, it is directly ruled by the royal house. The prime minister, grand general, and