“Greetings, Lord Lie. I have been sent by Commander Shu Zhen to deliver a letter,” the subordinate said, presenting a sealed letter with both hands.
“Very well, bring it here.”
Lord Lie Wuyan waved his hand, and the letter flew directly to him.
Lie Wuyan then opened the letter.
“Tch, interesting.” After reading its contents, a smile spread across Lie Wuyan’s face.
“Brother Wuyan, what’s got you so pleased?” Wu Gu, the Heavenly Realm cultivator, asked.
“Shu Zhen has given me some highly valuable information. Would you like to hear it, Brother Wu?” Lie Wuyan said, folding the letter.
“Oh? Highly valuable information? Don’t keep me in suspense, Brother Wuyan,” Wu Gu said, clearly intrigued.
“Shu Zhen wants me to help him kill a Heavenly Fire Temple commander named Lin Yun, who possesses a True Saint Artifact. If we can eliminate him, that True Saint Artifact will be ours!” Lie Wuyan said, leaning back in his chair with a smile.
“What? A True Saint Artifact?” Wu Gu was astonished.
The value of a True Saint Artifact was self-evident.
“Brother Wuyan, someone who possesses a True Saint Artifact is likely at the Third Level of the Heavenly Realm, a top-tier existence in that realm. With just the two of us trying to kill and rob him, we might end up getting ourselves killed,” Wu Gu said, shaking his head.
While a True Saint Artifact was immensely valuable, one needed the capability to seize it.
“Generally, a Heavenly Realm cultivator with a True Saint Artifact would be among the top in their realm. However, according to Shu Zhen’s information, this person is only at the First Level of the Heavenly Realm. His True Saint Artifact was likely obtained by chance, which is why I said this is highly valuable information,” Lie Wuyan said with a smile.
“Only the First Level of the Heavenly Realm? In that case, there’s a chance,” Wu Gu said, his eyes lighting up.
Shu Zhen’s subordinate immediately added, “Sirs, although this Lin Yun is only at the First Level of the Heavenly Realm, with a True Saint Artifact, he has some ability to fight above his level. He shouldn’t be underestimated.”
“Shu Zhen mentioned this in the letter. Even if this kid has some ability to fight above his level, with Brother Wu and me working together, and with proper preparation, killing him will be no issue,” Lie Wuyan said confidently.
Lie Wuyan shared this information with Wu Gu because he wanted to team up with him, ensuring absolute certainty of success.
“So, Brother Wu, are you in? We split the proceeds from selling the True Saint Artifact evenly. But I must warn you, targeting a Heavenly Fire Temple commander carries some risk!” Lie Wuyan looked at Wu Gu.
“A First Level Heavenly Realm cultivator with a True Saint Artifact is a rare opportunity. How could I, Wu Gu, pass it up? There’s risk, but a True Saint Artifact is worth taking some risk for,” Wu Gu said.
Wu Gu had already calculated that, with him and Lie Wuyan working together, killing this person was almost guaranteed.
Even if something went wrong, as Second Level Heavenly Realm cultivators, they could definitely escape unscathed.
As long as they concealed their appearances and identities during the operation, the benefits far outweighed the risks.
“Sirs, this is a portrait of Lin Yun. He should already be in Tao’an City. You should head there quickly,” Shu Zhen’s subordinate said, presenting Lin Yun’s portrait.
“Good!”
“Brother Wu, let’s not delay. We’ll head out now, take care of this, and come back to celebrate with drinks!”
Lie Wuyan took the portrait of Lin Yun, then stood up and left hurriedly with Wu Gu.
…
Tao’an City.
Lin Yun stayed in Tao’an City for seven days.
During those seven days, Lin Yun tried his best to gather any information or intelligence.
But he had no success.
After some thought, Lin Yun quickly decided to head back to the Border Mountains.
This time, hunting demons was secondary; the main goal was to find ways to make money.
The Border Mountains were chaotic, but they also offered many opportunities.
Making money there was easier than here.
Once Lin Yun had earned enough money, he would return and then head back to the Cultivation Continent. That was his plan.
After making his decision, Lin Yun immediately left Tao’an City, planning to return to the Heavenly Fire Temple first.
After all, hunting demons in the Border Mountains required reporting to the Heavenly Fire Temple.
About an hour after leaving Tao’an City.
While flying at high speed, Lin Yun suddenly stopped.
“You’ve been following me for so long. Isn’t it time to show yourselves?” Lin Yun said, turning around.
As soon as he spoke, two figures rapidly approached.
These were, of course, Lie Wuyan and Wu Gu, though they had altered their appearances to ensure that, in the unlikely event they failed to kill Lin Yun, he wouldn’t know their identities.
Of course, that was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance.
In their eyes, the success rate of ambushing Lin Yun was extremely high.
“Two Second Level Heavenly Realm cultivators?”
Lin Yun’s brows furrowed slightly as he sensed the aura they emitted.
He carefully observed them, confirming he didn’t recognize either of them.
Having been in the Ancestral Land for so long, aside from offending people in the Border Mountains, Lin Yun didn’t seem to have any enemies in the Northern Flame Region.
So, their pursuit puzzled him.
“I don’t know either of you, and we have no grudges. Why are you following me?” Lin Yun asked, looking at them.
“Kid, in your final moment before death, I’ll tell you why, so you can die knowing,” Lie Wuyan said with a smile.
As he spoke, Lie Wuyan waved his hand, revealing a formation scroll.
Boom!
The formation scroll activated, instantly creating a sealed space to prevent Lin Yun from escaping.
Since Lie Wuyan activated the formation scroll, he could move more freely within it, while Lin Yun would face some suppression.
Buzz buzz buzz.
As the formation scroll took effect, Lin Yun felt a surge of oppressive force.
However, for Lin Yun, who was at the mid-stage of the Immortal Divine Body, this suppression was negligible.
“It seems you came prepared,” Lin Yun said, his gaze narrowing.
This only deepened his confusion, as their actions clearly showed they had a specific purpose.
“Attack!”
Lie Wuyan drew his warblade and shouted to Wu Gu beside him.
The two clearly had some experience fighting together. Wu Gu quickly drew his warblade, ready to team up.
Lin Yun gave a cold smile. “Two Second Level Heavenly Realm cultivators teaming up against a First Level like me? Do you have so little confidence in yourselves? Why not try a one-on-one fight first?”
Lie Wuyan and Wu Gu’s expressions changed. This was clearly a taunt.
“Sharp-tongued kid, don’t try to goad us. We’re here to kill you quickly.”
“Go!”
Both erupted with power, turning into streaks of light, and charged fiercely at Lin Yun.
