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Chu Xiao's background and experiences, after Ren Pingsheng listened to them, he did not say anything. These matters could not be resolved by others; they could only be dealt with personally.
As for the potential threats from the Royal Family or the Tiger Howl Sect, he did not take them too seriously. In his view, as long as he remained cautious, there was hardly anyone who could pose a threat to him.
In the following time, Ren Pingsheng continued his cultivation. He had only been at the Great Chu Academy for a little over half a month, and there was still significant room for improvement in his strength. He would only consider other methods once his strength could no longer be enhanced.
The Great Chu Academy had the support of a fourth-tier power, but there were many places where one could quickly increase their cultivation level; unfortunately, they all required a lot of points. Only by improving his strength could he earn more points effectively.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, Ren Pingsheng had been at the Great Chu Academy for a month.
Every martial artist who entered here would have a mission after completing one month, which served as a test from the academy. It assessed one's talent and potential for further cultivation. Of course, even if one failed, no one would expel them; they would simply lose the opportunity to advance more quickly.
There was also an advantage to this mission: upon completion, one would receive five hundred points. This was definitely a substantial reward. For martial artists who had just entered the academy, it was an opportunity not to be missed.
Ren Pingsheng was also notified that he could begin his mission. Prepared, he received this mission from Elder Liu Qi of the outer court. However, upon seeing the content of the mission, his expression changed.
"This mission is actually to assassinate the only son of the Huang family, the first family in Huangfeng City." He looked at the mission details and calculated in his mind before turning to leave. Once a mission was accepted, there was no room for regret. It was either to complete the mission or face failure.
"How did it go? What mission do you have?" Upon returning, Ren Pingsheng saw Fei Hou and Feng Yi discussing something.
"I know about Huangfeng City," he said after thinking for a moment. "It seems to be a third-tier city located over three thousand miles away. Is your mission related to this?" Feng Yi asked after pondering.
"Yes, I am tasked with killing the only son of the Huang family in Huangfeng City," Ren Pingsheng said softly.
"Oh, this mission is not easy. The Huang family in Huangfeng City reportedly has several high-level warriors. It's very dangerous for you to go like this. Unfortunately, outsiders cannot intervene in this mission."
Each disciple's task must be completed independently. If someone helps a friend, it doesn't count as completed. It is said that the academy has dedicated personnel monitoring this. Every time a disciple secretly seeks help from friends, they are always caught. No one knows how they do it, so no one takes that risk.
"It's fine, I won't be foolish enough to confront them directly. If I'm alone, there will always be opportunities."
"Alright, just be careful. Life is ultimately the most precious." Both of them reminded him.
Ren Pingsheng had nothing much to prepare; all his belongings were in his spatial bracelet, so he didn't delay too long. After bidding farewell to a few friends, he left directly.
A month later, he walked out of the Great Chu Academy, but his feelings were completely different from before. A month ago, he had come here with a sense of trepidation. Now, after successfully entering the academy, he was leaving with a mission.
Huangfeng City is a tier-three city with a population of millions. Its location is considered central in the Great Chu Dynasty, making it quite prosperous with merchants and travelers coming and going.
Those familiar with the city know that the Huang family is the foremost family in Huangfeng City, significantly stronger than the other two families. Perhaps ten years ago, Huangfeng City had a balance among the three families, but later on, due to some unknown fortune of the Huang family, many warriors stuck at the Qi Refining stage unexpectedly broke through and became powerful warriors. After ten years of development, they became the sole leader and solidified their status as the first family.
The eldest son of the Huang family, Huang Qiu, has an unparalleled reputation in Huangfeng City; many people think of him first when mentioning Huangfeng City. This reputation is certainly not a good one.
The eldest son of the Huang family is notorious for being greedy and lecherous and has a gambling addiction. Many people in Huangfeng City have suffered because of him. Even more outrageous is that he dares to act against people from the Great Chu Academy. This is also why Ren Pingsheng received this assassination mission.
"I didn't expect Huang Qiu to be such a person; he's truly audacious. He commits murder and arson without restraint—definitely scum," Ren Pingsheng thought as he arrived in Huangfeng City and quickly gathered plenty of information. He had no qualms about this assassination mission; if such a person died, many others would be saved.
"Waiter, this Huang Qiu really is a scourge in Huangfeng City. Does the Huang family not care?" In the Huangfeng Tavern, Ren Pingsheng asked while drinking.
"Sir, please lower your voice. If someone hears you, it could be troublesome. The Huang family certainly knows about Huang Qiu's actions. Unfortunately, he is their only son and is spoiled beyond measure; they wouldn't impose any restrictions on him at all. This place belongs to the Huang family; naturally, no one dares to do anything to him," the waiter said with a helpless yet envious expression.
"Oh, I see. Well, this is a reward for you, you can go about your business!"
The waiter looked at the silver in his hand, happily turned around to call on others.
"The Huang Family, Huang Qiu. Why do I always have a strange feeling?" Ren Pingsheng gazed out the window, lost in thought, his mind wandering elsewhere.
"This Canglan Restaurant is booked by our young master today. Hurry up and send these people away." Suddenly, a commotion arose from downstairs. Not only Ren Pingsheng but many others were taken aback.
"This isn't good! Young Master Huang, look at all these guests here. How about this: I'll clear out the entire third floor for you. This is a small business for me; please understand, Young Master Huang," the owner of Canglan Restaurant said somewhat pleadingly.
"Oh, are you looking down on me, Huang Qiu? Hurry up and clear these people out; I have important guests today. Do you think I can't afford to pay?" Huang Qiu said while fiddling with the paper fan in his hand, speaking in a nonchalant tone.
The owner of Canglan Restaurant wanted to say something more, but upon seeing Huang Qiu's cold gaze and his attendant preparing to take action, he immediately swallowed his words and helplessly urged the customers in Canglan Restaurant to leave one by one. He didn't even collect their bills. It was clear that this owner knew how to handle situations well.
On the second floor, Ren Pingsheng quietly finished his drink and only slowly made his way downstairs after repeated urgings from the owner of Canglan Restaurant. At this point, he was the only remaining patron in the entire Canglan Restaurant.
Upon reaching the first floor, the first person he saw was Huang Qiu, who indeed had a handsome appearance. With slanted brows and a face like jade, unfortunately marred by his peach blossom eyes, he wore a well-fitted white long robe and was shaking a paper fan in his hand. He looked dignified but had a somewhat pale and gloomy complexion with a wandering gaze.
"What a pity; it's not a good time to act." Ren Pingsheng observed the four Intermediate Warrior Strongmen surrounding him and shook his head helplessly after glancing at the owner of Canglan Restaurant and some onlookers outside.
It would have been best to resolve things here without risking an encounter at the Huang Family. Unfortunately, under such public scrutiny, it was indeed difficult for him to take action. The Academy had tasked him with assassination rather than killing; there were still some nuances involved. The Academy also didn't want him to leave any obvious traces behind.
"Haha, Young Master Huang, thank you for your trouble this time." A middle-aged man in a Black Robe entered with a weary expression but greeted them with a smile.
"Glad you could make it; let's go upstairs to discuss further." Huang Qiu nodded and led the group upstairs. As he passed by Ren Pingsheng, he didn't even spare him a glance. However, that middle-aged man cast an unusual look at Ren Pingsheng. Ren Pingsheng also glanced back at him before leaving Canglan Restaurant with an indifferent expression.
"The cultivation level of a High-Level Warrior is indeed somewhat strange," Ren Pingsheng thought as he walked. The middle-aged man's face had already shown slight changes, which he still noticed. However, he had no clue about the reasons behind it.
In the following days, Huangfeng City seemed to remain unchanged. The eldest son of the Huang Family, Huang Qiu, continued to indulge in food and entertainment, frequenting several well-known places in Huangfeng City.
Ren Pingsheng observed his target from a distance every day. Each time Huang Qiu went out, he was accompanied by four Mid-Level Warrior guards, and there was never a shortage of them. The places he visited were always similar yet different—either a Gambling House, Canglan Restaurant, or a Brothel.
As days passed, Ren Pingsheng found no good opportunity to take action. The locations Huang Qiu frequented were always crowded with people.
"It seems I need to investigate the Huang Family; this situation cannot continue," Ren Pingsheng decided after three more days. Only by understanding the strength of the Huang Family could he take action.
Of course, there were still many dangers involved. However, for the sake of the mission, he had to take some risks. This was his first mission, and he naturally wanted to complete it well. Those points would be quite useful for his future cultivation progress.
Preparing for a night exploration of the Huang Family, the first thing was to observe their location. The Huang Family was situated in the southeast direction of Huangfeng City, relatively close to the center. As the foremost family in Huangfeng City, their entrance was naturally luxurious—a wide and long road led up to the main gate, extending into the most prosperous area of Huangfeng City.
The entrance was relatively quiet, but occasionally people passed by in lavishly decorated carriages, dressed with great care. It was clear they were prominent figures.
"The Huang Family truly deserves its reputation as the foremost family; even the gatekeepers are Perfected Qi Refinement warriors. It seems just as Brother Feng said; there's likely much more beneath the surface here. I must be cautious tonight; after all, there’s plenty of time," Ren Pingsheng murmured while sitting in Canglan Restaurant not far from the Huang Family.
The first mission from Great Chu Academy had a three-month deadline. As long as it was completed within those three months, it would suffice. With only ten days gone by, Ren Pingsheng still had ample time.
He finally decided to investigate the situation at the Huang Family tonight.
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