For Feng Jiu, when in Rome, do as the Romans did. After spending so long steeped in an assassin organization, killing was no great issue.
Even if the one he had to kill possessed a Sacred Body.
Besides, it was only mixed blood, impure-not a First-Generation Sacred Physique.
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"Ah, since my debut, I've slain hundreds of prodigies. Though most had bottom-tier physiques, they still helped me nurture a killing aura that surges to the heavens... A Sacred Body? I really haven't killed one before."
Feng Jiu sighed softly, gazing at a fist-sized piece of emerald-green immortal gold before him, marked with tiny, tear-like imprints. Small as it was, it radiated an eternal, undying mystique.
Though this piece of immortal gold was small, revealing it would shake the entire Eastern Wasteland, because it was-immortal tear green gold!
Immortal gold reserved for Ancient Great Emperors, it was the most universally suitable material for forging Emperor Weapons. Though the quantity here was tiny, it was still astonishing.
The client hiring an assassin had offered it as a deposit. Such terrifying extravagance revealed a determination to see the target dead.
The client had particularly stressed that only the very best assassin would do, to ensure a one-strike kill and send that half-blood Sacred Body into oblivion.
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"I greatly admire the achievements of Sacred Bodies throughout history... Unfortunately, this is simply too much money."
Feng Jiu squeezed out nonexistent crocodile tears. "You Sacred Body of unknown origin, I'm not the one who wants you dead. It's this world that wants you dead..."
Having soothed his conscience, he regained his composure. His eyes rolled thoughtfully, and he picked up a brush to record today's earnings in the ledger.
What immortal tear green gold?
Nothing of the sort. He had merely received half a cubic measure of nine heavens divine jade!
"You're... far too greedy!"
System 999 was dumbstruck, lamenting how precarious its host's integrity was.
After a long slumber, it had finally improved in recent days from a state where it could not even piece itself together. It had barely managed to reassemble itself, and though it still looked battered and broken, it could at least function somewhat.
"Those who kill will, in turn, be killed... I'm an assassin. Who knows when I might drop dead by the roadside? I spend every day carrying my own head in my hands. Loyalty? No such thing."
Feng Jiu remained composed. "It's just pocketing a piece of immortal gold. What's the big deal?"
"I'd love to simply hold out my arms to be dressed and open my mouth to be fed, with nothing to do but cultivate... Then I could stop being greedy too, but that's not an option, is it?"
"Once you enter the Heavenly Court, it's deep as the sea; from then on, peace becomes a stranger... I've spent my whole life treading on thin ice. Do you think I can make it to the end?"
Feng Jiu sighed. "Caught between flood and fire... Little 999, tell me, where did all this flood and fire come from?"
"Ahahaha..." The system laughed awkwardly. "Don't worry, I'll rescue you from flood and fire right away!"
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"The local witches are so rude, not the least bit decent. They baited a trap and beat me half to death... But at least I've recovered somewhat."
It muttered on, "My data is restoring itself. Though there's still a long way to go, some of the most crucial data has already been restored in full..."
"Local witches?" Feng Jiu interrupted, surprised.
"Oh, that's what I call a particular race in this world. They share some striking similarities with a once-supreme race from the Primordial World I came from."
The system explained, "That race was called the Witch Clan. They were born from the bones and blood left behind after a divine creator's death..."
"Though the 'witches' here are a little strange, with far too much deathly energy-they're practically cremated ashes rising from the dead-it's not impossible to fit them into the concept of witches..."
"..." Feng Jiu had nothing to say. He had so many snide remarks to make, yet could not get a single one out.
"Blood essence creating witches-does that mean the primordial spirit also has to split into the Three Pure Ones...?" he finally blurted out, only to fall silent himself afterward.
There were no Three Pure Ones.
But there could be Three Heavenly Emperors!
With faces identical to the bronze coffin's master, not even a ghost would believe there was no profound connection!
"Forget it, forget it." Feng Jiu shook his head repeatedly. These waters ran too deep, and he had no desire to investigate.
"Speaking of the Witch Clan, we have to mention a supreme figure who once emerged from that race, an unrivaled wielder of great divine powers!"
The system spoke enthusiastically. "Great God Houtu!"
"She attained the highest achievements in the domain of reincarnation, specializing in that path..."
"As the saying goes, death is a cool summer night where one may sleep without care... Uh, wrong one. It's dust to dust, earth to earth, souls to Houtu!"
"Among the inherited mysteries of the many great divine powers recorded in my data package are the scriptural principles of this Lady Houtu, the Imperial Earth Deity Who Upholds Heaven, Emulates Its Laws, and Spreads Vast Virtue. You can study them and draw upon them to help fathom the mysteries of reincarnation in this world."
"Although this is a different world, and they might not take root in its soil... They'll still be enough for you to compare against that Lotus Seed and chart your own path from a commanding vantage point."
The system was rather proud, rather pleased with itself.
Instantly, Feng Jiu's expression changed, becoming sincere and solemn. "Great Lord 999, you truly are the savior Heaven sent to rescue me from flood and fire!"
What "Little 999"? He had never said any such thing!
Now that was a change of face!
"But this world is somewhat unusual. There are tribulations for creating new methods..." Feng Jiu said after some thought. "And reincarnation involves such a heavy burden of karma. Could it draw something ominous?"
He was a little worried.
"Study it without cultivating it," the system answered. "Draw upon its principles, adjust your Dao Fruit, and advance slowly, step by step."
"The laws of this world are different. That great being governs reincarnation and sacrificial fire. The traces these two principles have left upon heaven and earth are far too deep, as though the entire world has been washed and refined through them countless times-repeated reincarnation, repeated cremation..."
"On these two paths, it's easy to march forward singing triumphantly, but it's also easy for problems to arise... Still, you don't have a choice. The local witches are far too rampant. Who knows when they might come camp our spawn? We have to grow stronger as quickly as possible..."
Hearing this, Feng Jiu fell into thought, and then his expression changed.
"Uh... Could this be because you got greedy before, Little 999, and stole... No, picked up-picked up the Lotus Seed of the Myriad Tribulation Reincarnation Lotus?"
If he remembered correctly, the system had said someone was baiting a trap?!
The greedy fish had indeed taken the hook!
"Ahahaha..."
The system laughed awkwardly, falling silent when faced with a difficult question.
At that moment, Feng Jiu's eyes brimmed with tears.
Because he loved his own life so deeply!
"The Heavenly Court, the assassin organization... Those are all minor problems now..."
"Now, an even fiercer crisis of deep water and scorching fire is right before my eyes..."
Feng Jiu choked.
Sobbing, he said, "I knew it. What falls from the sky isn't necessarily a meat pie. It could be an iron discus..."
Countless thoughts surged through his mind, but in a brief moment, they finally crystallized into resolve. His voice drifted out.
"It seems extraordinary times call for extraordinary methods."
"All living beings in this world..."
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