Got It

Guan Ning hung up without a word, showing Venina no courtesy at all. She couldn't help stamping her foot. "How utterly arrogant!"

"Forget it. Don't worry about him. The important thing now is figuring out how to deal with Luo Feng and avenge Li Wei." Li Yao tried to soothe Venina, speaking through clenched teeth.

Li Wei was their only son, and they had doted on him endlessly. They never imagined that Luo Feng, some kid from the slums, would kill him. How could they possibly let him get away with it?

"The Elite Training Camp is Hong's territory. We can't make a move there." Venina frowned. Never mind the two of them being high-level War Gods—even the entire HR Alliance was nothing in Hong's eyes. They wouldn't dare attack anyone at the training camp, and they didn't have the ability to do so anyway.

"What about City 1001?" Li Yao asked.

"That won't work either. It's packed with cameras, so we can't even get close." Venina shook her head, her expression grim.

"Looks like we can only wait until the Australia Continent. Let's hope Luo Feng doesn't lose his nerve." Li Yao sighed helplessly.

They desperately wanted to kill Luo Feng immediately and avenge their son, but Hong's deterrent power was too great. For now, they could only bear it.

"Although we can't do anything about Luo Feng for the time being, we can strike at him from other angles." Venina spoke with a sinister smile.

"You mean..." Li Yao realized what she had in mind. His expression changed, and he hurriedly stopped her. "Have you forgotten what happened to Blood Blade?"

Venina smiled cruelly. "I'm not as stupid as Blood Blade. With the HR Alliance's vast network of connections, influence, and power in the secular world, we can absolutely wipe out Luo Feng's entire family without anyone noticing or leaving a trace."

The two began making plans, determined to leave nothing to chance.

After hanging up, Guan Ning immediately turned on his computer and spent 80 billion in the Limit Mall to buy a dose of Dragon Blood and the complete Mist Sword manual.

As 81.5 billion was deducted from his account, he received two messages—

"Cadet Guan Ning, you have purchased one dose of Dragon Blood, valued at 80 billion. It will be delivered to the main entrance of the training camp within one hour. Please be ready to receive it."

"Cadet Guan Ning, you have purchased the complete Mist Sword manual. It will be delivered to the main entrance of the training camp within one hour. Please be ready to receive it."

Seeing the two messages, Guan Ning's heart began pounding wildly. He was incredibly excited. Given the temperament and extensive experience he had gained over two lifetimes, he shouldn't have been this worked up, but this was a crucial step in his rise. He couldn't help taking it seriously.

With the complete Mist Sword manual, he would have an explanation for his power level in the future.

With Dragon Blood, he could break through to the War God level—or even higher—before the Life and Death Adventure. That would greatly improve his chances of getting through the monster hordes on Mist Island and make it more likely he would obtain Spirit of Vegetation. An early lead meant an advantage at every step. How could he not be excited?

In the original story, after Luo Feng used Dragon Blood, his strength rose from 25,000 kilograms to over 60,000 kilograms, allowing him to cross into the War God Level in one leap. His Spiritual Force had also strengthened him, but his physical strength alone had more than doubled. And the lower one's strength, the more effective Dragon Blood was.

30,000 kilograms?

Maybe even more?

Guan Ning didn't dare imagine it. He couldn't sit still. Now he understood how Luo Feng must have felt waiting at the training camp entrance the first time he got Dragon Blood.

At the thought, he couldn't sit still any longer and headed straight for the training camp's main entrance.

On the way, he remembered to call Chu Qiang as well. He still needed to ask him about the Jade Marrow.

He had already looked into it. The Jade Marrow was made by the Huaxia government, and Chu Qiang happened to be with the Huaxia Military. When Guan Ning had asked him about it, Chu Qiang had said Guan Ning could buy it for just 20 billion. Perhaps it was because of the Tuoshan Deer cub, or perhaps the Huaxia Military had given him instructions. Either way, that was the price he had quoted.

Otherwise, Guan Ning would have had to borrow another 10 billion from Luo Feng to afford a dose of Jade Marrow.

"Junior Brother Guan Ning, it's so late. What's up?" Chu Qiang asked warmly.

Thanks to Guan Ning, he had successfully reached the top of the rankings, so he naturally felt quite favorably toward him.

"Senior Brother Chu Qiang, you said last time that I could buy a drop of Jade Marrow for 20 billion. Was that really true?"

Guan Ning looked at Chu Qiang nervously. If it wasn't, he'd have to ask Luo Feng for more money, which would be a little embarrassing.

"Of course." Chu Qiang answered readily. "Why? Do you want to buy some?"

Guan Ning nodded. After a few quick operations, he said, "Senior Brother Chu Qiang, I've transferred the money. I'll be counting on you."

"Where did you get that kind of money?" Chu Qiang found Guan Ning hard to figure out now. He had seen Guan Ning's records. How could he suddenly come up with such a huge sum without saying a word? The Huaxia Military gave him 5 billion a year in operating funds, but training, socializing, weapons, equipment—which of those didn't cost money? He couldn't even scrape together 10 billion, let alone 20.

"You'll find out in a few days." Guan Ning didn't want to explain too much. "Senior Brother Chu Qiang, could you have it delivered within three days?"

If he took the Jade Marrow within three days of using Dragon Blood, the strength it added could jump from just 10,000 kilograms to 15,000 or even 20,000. The exact amount varied from person to person.

Chu Qiang didn't know why Guan Ning was in such a hurry, but he still nodded. "No problem!"

Guan Ning was delighted and said sincerely, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"It's nothing. No need to thank me." Chu Qiang said he didn't mind, but it was clear that he appreciated how considerate Guan Ning was.

After ending the call, Guan Ning continued toward the entrance. Chu Qiang began contacting people in the Huaxia Military, telling them about Guan Ning while wondering where Guan Ning had gotten the money.

Suddenly, Chu Qiang's eyes narrowed. The "Hundred Billion Bounty," which had gone quiet, had reappeared at the top of the webpage. Below it were messages from martial artists.

"Why did it disappear?"

"Did Li Yao find the killer, or did someone find a clue?"

"Li Yao, Venina, say something!"

"Does anyone know who it was? That's 100 billion!"

The page was packed with messages from martial artists. It was bustling.

"Could it be..." Chu Qiang had been enjoying the spectacle, but then something occurred to him. He muttered, "Could it really be him?"

He wasn't the only one. Luo Feng had also seen the news about the "Hundred Billion Bounty." He could only give a wry smile.

At the same time, news of the "Hundred Billion Bounty" disappearing swept across the world. The various forces, organizations, and individuals in Huaxia, the European Union, America, India, and Russia all began investigating who had claimed the reward—and which unlucky soul had killed Li Wei.

What Guan Ning had done wasn't exactly secret. With that much money flowing through a bank account, anyone with eyes could tell what had happened.

At the same time, Li Yao and the others released Guan Ning's identity, but didn't mention Luo Feng.

"I'm Luo Feng, a Psychic Master!"

But Luo Feng had revealed his own identity. He wanted to draw the attention of the Limit Martial Hall and martial artists around the world. That way, Li Yao and Venina would have to think twice before going after his family.

"Damn it, that bastard!" When Li Yao and Venina saw that the message had come from Luo Feng himself, they looked like ferocious beasts ready to devour someone, but their faces were filled with helplessness.

Under these circumstances, they really didn't dare act rashly. They could still operate in secret, but if their actions came to light, martial artists around the world wouldn't let them off. Blood Blade was a bloody example.

"Put those plans on hold for now!" After venting for a while, Li Yao said, sounding drained.

"Yao?" Venina's eyes were full of fury and confusion.

"We're only giving up for now. We'll act again once things have died down!" Li Yao explained. "Luo Feng is clever, but it's all pointless. Once I kill him in Australia, his family will be at our mercy."

"Fine. We'll let them off for now." Venina agreed reluctantly.

"Breaking news! Guan Ning just bought a dose of Dragon Blood and a drop of Jade Marrow!"

"Dragon Blood! Jade Marrow!"

"Confirmed! It was definitely him!"

"It's him, it's him, it's definitely him!"

"I'm so jealous!"

"Luo Feng? Guan Ning?"

"It's been nothing but news about them for the past couple of days. They just won't give us a break!"

"The untold story of Luo Feng and Guan Ning."

"From love to rivalry? From love to hate?"

The internet was flooded with messages.

News that Luo Feng had killed Li Yao's only son spread instantly. His family, friends, and girlfriend all called to ask him about it, and Luo Feng could only answer them one by one.

"Luo Feng, did you really do it?" a beautiful young woman asked anxiously.

Looking at the girl on the screen, Luo Feng nodded. He couldn't admit to it out loud. If people found out, he wouldn't even need Li Yao to act—someone else would use it to attack him.

So he had only revealed online that he was a Psychic Master. He hadn't said a word about Li Wei, to avoid giving anyone something to hold against him. Even if someone brought it up later, he could deny it. That was the frustrating thing about needing evidence.

Martial artists all over the world knew that Luo Feng had killed Li Wei, but without evidence, they could only settle it privately. There was no way to have the government or the authorities deal with it publicly.

"Did you offend Guan Ning? Otherwise, why would he..."

Xu Xin was a little upset with Guan Ning. Luo Feng had told her the two of them were good friends. Who would've thought Guan Ning would turn around and hit him with such a blow?

"Junior Brother Guan Ning came to see me. I agreed to it," Luo Feng explained. He was deeply grateful to Guan Ning now and naturally didn't want anyone to misunderstand him.

Xu Xin was confused. "Why did you agree?"

Luo Feng could only explain again. "On August 1, Curator Hong will come. By then, I won't be able to hide that I'm a Psychic Master... But it was worth it. I got benefits that are one of a kind."

Some people asked why he had killed Li Wei, others warned him to be careful around Guan Ning, and still others asked if he had a grudge against him. Luo Feng kept giving more or less the same answers.

Guan Ning couldn't relate to Luo Feng's troubles. He was enjoying the messages online, just as he'd expected. He ignored all the calls and patiently waited at the main entrance.