At the Lan Clan's residence, inside the Imperial Pavilion, Luo Qian felt uneasy. The Supreme Pure Emperor looked rather annoyed and said in a low voice, "You can put your heart back in your belly. This time, I'm not forcing you to choose." Luo Qian's expression did not improve. "Then it must be even worse news. Your Majesty is being so generous because I'm still useful, so you're sparing my life for now. This mission must be terribly dangerous and difficult."
The Supreme Pure Emperor burst out laughing. "I never expected you to be so cunning. Hahaha..." Xu Hu stood to one side, his expression strained. Anyone else given a chance to serve His Majesty the Immortal Emperor would have dropped to his knees to give thanks and pledged his devotion on the spot. Yet Luo Qian acted as though the Immortal Emperor owed him an enormous favor for asking him to do anything.
The Supreme Pure Emperor said, "You're right. I did summon you because I have something for you to do. This matter is of great importance, so you cannot refuse." Luo Qian said irritably, "Your Majesty, there's no room to discuss this one either? You said the same thing about the last matter. We merchants can negotiate anything. How about you pick one of the two that we can discuss?" The Supreme Pure Emperor glanced at him. "The Jade Emperor has spoken. There is nothing to discuss."
Luo Qian was about to argue again, but Xu Hu shot him a fierce glare. He shrugged. "All right, Your Majesty. What do you want me to do?" Xu Hu stepped forward. "Have you heard of the Death Net Evil Art?" Luo Qian shook his head blankly. "No." Xu Hu said, "Seven hundred years ago, a man offended a powerful