If I Owed Someone a Favor, I Wouldn't Rest in Peace Even in Death

"Let's get down to business."

After the brief interlude ended, County Magistrate Zhou glanced at everyone and began the day's business.

Wang Shaoyang, Wang Shaokun, and the rest of the Wang Family returned to their previous positions with grim expressions, listening quietly with dark faces.

All eyes turned to County Magistrate Zhou, awaiting his instructions.

"I have gathered you all here today to discuss the matter of our journey ahead."

County Magistrate Zhou continued, "The dark clouds and torrential rain brought with them evil spirits and beasts. On our journey ahead, two evil beast races have appeared: the Ash Aberrant Devourer and the Wart-Faced Leech. There are about one or two thousand of these two evil beast races."

"After discussion and decision-making, we, a group of extraordinary individuals, will lead the team to clear out these evil beasts, allowing the group to continue its migration through this thick cloud region."

"We have already formulated a plan for this operation, and we will carry it out tomorrow."

"Rest assured, everyone, the danger of this operation is within a controllable range. Afterwards, you will receive a reward of at least 5 points of Constitution, and the souls and demonic beast corpses you collect will also belong to you."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the crowd. "There are risks, but the rewards are far greater. This cleanup operation concerns the very survival of Liangmin County, and also your safety. I urge everyone to participate."

"Our team can't stay here any longer; otherwise, who knows what terrifying beings we might attract next."

Finally, he added, "If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

"County Magistrate Zhou, is it mandatory for everyone to attend?"

Everyone frowned slightly upon hearing the news, and someone couldn't help but ask a question.

Hunting evil beasts, specifically the Ash Aberrant Devourer and the Wart-Faced Leech, both of which have thousands of members, is no easy task.

You could even say it's extremely powerful!

Even some of the county's top fighters were not confident they could kill him in a one-on-one fight.

County Magistrate Zhou said the danger was small, but that doesn't mean there was no danger at all.

On Blue Star, they only have one life; once they die, it's truly over.

"Voluntary action."

County Magistrate Zhou replied, "Furthermore, after this operation, we plan to concentrate all our elite forces in the same area and continue our advance."

His words caused some of the hesitant people to pause slightly.

County Magistrate Zhou's meaning was clear: after this, the powerful families and skilled clans of Liangmin County would be concentrated in the same area as the families of extraordinary individuals.

This undoubtedly greatly increased safety for the subsequent migration.

This was even more appealing to them than the reward of gaining 5 points to their physique.

Obviously, if you don't participate in this operation, you can forget about entering this area.

"If anyone wants to leave, they may do so now."

Standing to the side of County Magistrate Zhou, Deputy County Magistrate Liu Zhihu, the Blood Pact Hunter, glanced at everyone and spoke.

The people around exchanged glances, and no one backed down.

Cao Fengqi was actually looking forward to this operation.

With the help of external aids, and knowing that those powerful evil beasts were being hunted and restrained by other extraordinary beings, he could freely hunt down other evil beasts.

This was a golden opportunity for him to hunt evil beasts and obtain their souls.

"It seems that it was a good thing that I didn't reveal my identity as a superhuman."

He thought to himself.

"Buzz!"

Just then, a series of messages arrived, causing him to narrow his eyes slightly.

The Weakness Insight and Analysis has concluded.

At this moment, when Cao Fengqi looked at the group of extraordinary individuals again, there was some information above their heads.

[The target's strength is too high; he is completely unassailable for the host. It is recommended to invite other powerful individuals to team up and defeat him.]

[The target's strength is too high; he is completely unassailable for the host. It is recommended to invite other powerful individuals to team up and defeat him.]

His gaze swept over the information above the names of County Magistrate Zhou and Deputy County Magistrate Liu in the central government, and he was slightly speechless.

Invite other strong players to team up and defeat him?

That's a great analysis, my cheat! Don't bother analyzing it next time.

"Huh? What's going on?"

At that moment, when his gaze fell on Xiao Youya, he was slightly taken aback, utterly astonished.

[The target's strength is too high; she is completely untouchable to the host. Analysis result 1: It is recommended to invite a strong team to defeat her; Result 2: Try to outmaneuver her for 30 minutes, at which point the toxins within her will erupt, causing her death.]

He looked at the message, filled with astonishment and doubt.

Poison? Was she poisoned in the Lost Land, or was someone poisoning her?

Various guesses flashed through Cao Fengqi's mind.

His gaze then turned to the other extraordinary individuals.

"No one else was poisoned."

"That old woman with level 7 supplies is a bit weak."

"There are two other extraordinary individuals whose strength is probably inferior to mine; it seems they entered the Transcendent Sequence within the last year or two."

Cao Fengqi observed them one by one, gaining a general understanding of the strength of the group of extraordinary individuals from Liangmin County.

"Since no one is willing to withdraw, everyone should gather here first thing tomorrow morning."

"Before the battle, everyone can exchange some supplies to improve their strength and communicate with each other."

County Magistrate Zhou's voice rang out again, announcing the end of the council meeting.

"Brother Cao, it's not that I didn't want to speak up for you, it's just that I can't afford to offend the Wang Family."

As soon as County Magistrate Zhou finished speaking, Ma Jiuxing looked at Cao Fengqi with a bitter face and said to him, "I didn't know you and Deputy County Magistrate Xiao were so close."

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Cao Fengqi shook his head.

Ma Jiuxing is shrewd and worldly-wise. The Wang Family is powerful, and their relationship is just so-so. He wouldn't care if Ma Jiuxing didn't speak up for him just now.

"Uncle Ma, could you please help me with the trade for Mystic Devouring Beast? Prioritize trading level 5 metal."

Cao Fengqi looked at him. "I need to see Deputy County Magistrate Xiao about something."

"No problem, leave this to Lao Ma."

Ma Jiuxing immediately patted his chest and assured him.

Cao Fengqi, his gaze fixed on Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, who was not far ahead.

"Sis, what's going on? When did you meet Cao Fengqi? I don't know anything about it!"

At this moment, Xiao Youya was surrounded by members of the Xiao Family.

Xiao Youxiu looked at his sister with a mixture of surprise and gossip on his face.

"Daughter, weren't your words about the Wang Family a bit too much?"

Xiao Cunzhi frowned slightly and said, "Although the Wang Family is not as powerful as us, it's not worth offending them for the sake of a little kid..."

"Or is it because of some disagreements within the county that they're showing such disrespect to the Wang Family?"

He made another guess.

"Dad, I owe Cao Fengqi a favor."

Xiao Youya looked at her father, then at the rest of the Xiao Family, and said, "That was just returning a favor. Of course, I also couldn't stand the Wang Family's behavior."

"Owe someone a favor? Daughter, how could you owe someone a favor?"

Xiao Cunzhi was surprised. What right did this young man have to make his daughter owe someone a favor?

Although that young man is currently riding high, he is still far behind his daughter.

His daughter is one of the top three figures in Liangmin County.

High status, distinguished identity!

"Yeah, sis? Oh, sis, that kid's here."

Xiao Youxiu echoed his father's words, but he was also puzzled. At this moment, he noticed Cao Fengqi and immediately spoke.

Xiao Youya had already noticed Cao Fengqi when he approached, and she looked at him with her bright eyes.

"Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, is it convenient for us to chat?"

Cao Fengqi met her gaze and asked with a smile.

"Good!"

Xiao Youya nodded to him, then looked at her father and younger brother, gesturing, "I'll tell you the details later."

As she spoke, she walked toward a secluded seat on the side.

Cao Fengqi followed him over.

"No need to thank me for what I just did; consider it returning the favor."

Xiao Youya sat down, looked at him, and spoke first, "I don't like owing people favors. As for the Wang Family, they won't cause you any trouble."

Cao Fengqi raised an eyebrow upon hearing her words, smiled, sat down, and said, "Then I won't thank you. I don't like owing favors to people. If I owe someone a favor, I won't die in peace."

"???"

Xiao Youya felt somewhat puzzled by his words.

I also feel that this little guy lacks emotional intelligence in his speech.

She glanced at his youthful face but didn't pay much attention; after all, he was only eighteen.

It's not very mature.

"After clearing out the horde of evil beasts ahead, you can move your Cao Family's sanctuary to my place, and I will provide you with appropriate protection in the future."

Xiao Youya said to him, in her opinion, that she had completely repaid the favor.

"OK!"

Cao Fengqi did not refuse and looked her up and down.

Xiao Youya frowned when she saw his gaze; his lustful audacity grew.

"Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, do you know you've been poisoned?"