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As Lord of the City entered the courtyard with a man and a woman, all eyes turned toward Wei Chen and Snow Cicada.
Wei Chen scanned the crowd.
Among them, six people standing in the corner avoided his gaze.
Wei Chen smiled lightly and said, "A few days ago, someone killed a young man in his twenties in Snowfield. That was my enemy. Whoever helped me with that, I owe you my gratitude. Ten million taels of silver as a token of appreciation."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in excitement. Ten million taels of silver was an enormous sum! In Blizzard City, it was enough to live comfortably for a long time.
"Who? Who did it? What a fortune!"
"Too bad it wasn't me; I didn't encounter anyone."
"Ah, damn it, what a pity! If I had known, I wouldn't have hunted Snow Foxes; I would have helped that young master kill someone!"
Greedy and eager eyes turned toward Wei Chen, but no one stepped forward to claim credit.
The six people in the corner exchanged glances, seemingly unable to reach a consensus. Just as one was about to speak, another covered their mouth.
Wei Chen observed them closely.
"Was it you who did it?"
"In response to the young master's question, we did kill a young man in his twenties, but we don't know if he was your enemy."
A seemingly ordinary middle-aged hunter smiled charmingly, but the expressions of the few people behind him changed slightly, and they remained silent.
"Oh? Describe the situation to me," Wei Chen said with a gentle smile.
The man quickly stepped forward and recounted the circumstances in detail.
Wei Chen glanced at Snow Cicada; without needing to ask anything, he could already see the clues from Snow Cicada's expression.
"Did all six of you do it together?"
"Yes, young master. You have no idea how cunning that guy was. We spent quite a bit of effort before we managed to kill him."
"Very well, come over and collect your reward."
Wei Chen smiled lightly as he pulled out a thick stack of banknotes from his pocket. The man who spoke immediately stepped forward, bowing and nodding, while the other five hesitated for a moment before also approaching, looking at Wei Chen with a hint of flattery.
The other hunters watched enviously; why did such good fortune not fall upon them?
"Snow Cicada, do you want to take care of this yourself... or should I handle it?" Wei Chen asked Snow Cicada beside him.
"I want to take my own revenge!" Snow Cicada's tone was extremely cold as she fixed her gaze on the six men.
The six were taken aback simultaneously, sensing trouble. They were about to turn and run, but could they escape in front of Wei Chen?
"Seeking death!"
Wei Chen let out a cold snort, a powerful aura surging forth as six waves of Palm Power instantly shattered the leg bones of the six men, leaving them crumpled on the ground, howling in agony.
The remaining hunters stared in shock and terror at Wei Chen, bewildered by the sudden turn of events. What was happening?
"They killed not my enemies, but my wife's own brother!"
Wei Chen sneered, waving his hand lightly, sending the six men soaring into the air before crashing down hard onto the ground, their screams piercing the air.
Snow Cicada was momentarily stunned. His wife?
She turned to glance at Wei Chen, her eyes shimmering with astonishing joy that overshadowed her earlier coldness.
"Did he really say 'wife'?" Snow Cicada felt tears welling up; happiness had come too swiftly, leaving her utterly unprepared. Even after the madness of last night, she had only wished to stay by Wei Chen's side as a servant, to learn some Soul Warrior techniques and repay this benefactor with her meager strength. That alone would have been enough!
A warm hand grasped Snow Cicada's. "Snow Cicada, they no longer have the power to resist. If you wish to take revenge yourself, use this sword and stab it into their left chest."
"No, just help me," she replied.
Snow Cicada looked at Wei Chen with an expression of profound reverence and trust. With Wei Chen calling her "wife," she no longer wanted to take action herself.
After all, she was an ordinary person who had never committed evil; killing was still far beyond her reach.
"Alright." Wei Chen nodded and with a few more bursts of energy, he completely annihilated the six men.
The other hunters watched in horror at this scene, secretly relieved that they hadn't stepped forward to impersonate anyone; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
The City Lord escorted Wei Chen to the entrance of the City Lord's mansion. Wei Chen did not rush to leave; instead, he coldly regarded the City Lord and said, "I have to thank you for this."
"There is no need for such courtesy, young master. It is my honor to serve you," the City Lord replied obsequiously.
Wei Chen let out a cold smile, his tone icy as he remarked, "Blizzard City is not large, and it has never been able to expand. Do you know why?"
"Blizzard City is located in the Extreme North, where the climate is harsh. Many people are unwilling to come to Blizzard City," the City Lord answered respectfully.
"You are mistaken. The reason Blizzard City cannot grow is entirely your fault. No matter how much money you make, you will only be a local tyrant in Blizzard City. You may be skilled at making money, but everyone in Blizzard City seems like your slaves. If the royal family were to conduct a thorough investigation, your position as City Lord would come to an end. Coincidentally, I have a good relationship with the Fourteenth Prince. Do you think I need to mention Blizzard City's affairs to Ling Cong?"
Wei Chen threatened coldly, and the Lord of the City immediately knelt down, trembling with cold sweat as he stammered, "Your Excellency, please show mercy. Everything is fine."
"I do not want anything from you, but there are so many slums in Blizzard City. If you continue to exploit them—hmph."
"I understand! I will issue orders for reform immediately. I hope you can give me another chance."
"Increase the purchase price of Snow Fox Fur and lower the prices of food ingredients to benefit the common people; only then can you remain in your position as City Lord for long. I have no intention of bringing you down, but my wife is from Blizzard City. If I return next time and see this situation again, I won't need the royal family to intervene—I will kill you myself."
Wei Chen shot a fierce glance at the City Lord before embracing Snow Cicada, whose body trembled with excitement, and soared into the air towards the Teleportation Array.
"Rest assured, young master! I will definitely implement reforms!"
The City Lord's voice echoed behind him.
"Snow Cicada, why are you staring at me like that?" Wei Chen noticed that Snow Cicada had been gazing at him with a concerned expression.
"Young Master, actually... as long as I can be with you, I would be satisfied. You don't have to feel burdened; you still have them. No matter what, I will never be you."
"What do you mean?"
"Wife! If you truly wish to have me and can accept me as a concubine, I would be very happy."
Wei Chen, upon hearing this, felt helpless; it was indeed this...
"Snow Cicada, you are already my woman. How can I not give you a title? To me, there is no distinction between wife and concubine; they are all the same. I don't care about those things. Let's go to Ling City."
Upon arriving at the Teleportation Array, Wei Chen handed over the city exit token. The person in charge of the Teleportation Array was about to ask for Snow Cicada's token when the city lord rushed over, ordering the activation of the Teleportation Array. He feared that his subordinate might offend Wei Chen's woman, which would lead to great trouble.
Wei Chen tightly embraced Snow Cicada, helping her withstand the pressure from the Teleportation Array. In a flash of white light, they returned to Ling City.
Ling City still looked the same as it did before Wei Chen left; after all, he had only been gone for a little over ten days, so there couldn't have been any significant changes. However, beneath the surface of Ling City, currents were stirring. A major upheaval was brewing that involved all Major Forces, each one meticulously planning.
Wei Chen called for a carriage and took Snow Cicada around Ling City for sightseeing. Just like during his first visit, Snow Cicada was filled with curiosity about everything in Ling City.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, a woman was walking through the mountains with a backpack.
In the central region of the Ling Sheng Dynasty, just a thousand miles from Ling City, there was a sect known as Black Moon Sect under the Cloud Spirit Sect. In the Ling Sheng Dynasty, Black Moon Sect was not top-tier but not weak either; it was a Seventh-Rank Sect, meaning there were at least three Seventh Rank Surge Realm experts within.
The Black Moon Sect rarely recruited disciples and had very peculiar selection criteria that seemed to rely solely on fate. However, once someone became a disciple of Black Moon Sect, they would receive one hundred thousand taels of silver. This attracted countless impoverished families and became a laughingstock in the Ling Sheng Dynasty—spending money to buy disciples was truly absurd.
A teenage girl held a long sword while looking around and muttering to herself, "I've already gathered quite a few medicinal herbs; if I get some more, I can return and report to my master. Although Soul Palace is strict and their Cultivation Method is quite strange, my master treats me well. Cultivating here is infinitely better than at Cloud Spirit Sect. I just wonder how Wei Chen is doing..."
As she thought of this, a trace of worry appeared on the girl's face.
She was precisely at Ling City for the purpose of finding Weirou after traveling hundreds of thousands of miles!
"Never mind, my master told me to cultivate until I reach the Spirit Wisdom Realm, and then I can wander for a while. By that time, I will gather more information. Wei Chen will be fine."
"Wei Chen is destined for greatness; his talent is exceptional, and he will definitely be alright. Perhaps he has also arrived in the Ling Sheng Dynasty and even joined the Ancient Spirit Academy. With his aptitude, joining the Ancient Spirit Academy should be no problem."
"However, the relationship between the Ancient Spirit Academy and the Soul Palace is not harmonious... Any force within the Ling Sheng Dynasty fears the Soul Palace... My life here isn’t bad; the Soul Palace isn’t as evil as outsiders imagine."
The Black Moon Sect, which had indeed been the Black Moon Sect hundreds of years ago, was later controlled by outside forces. Now, while the lower ranks were still part of the Black Moon Sect, the higher-ups were actually from the Soul Palace!
Weirou reassured herself and continued searching for precious herbs. The task assigned by her master was to procure twenty types of fourth-grade spiritual herbs before she could return and report back. Everything on this journey depended on her; even if danger lurked, she had to face it alone.
Holding an iron pick, she cautiously moved forward, keeping her eyes peeled for any valuable spiritual herbs.
When Weirou reached a cliff, she discovered a plant of Red Lotus Grass, which was a fourth-grade herb. She joyfully waved her iron pick and began to dig it up.
What she didn’t notice was that three strong young men had already set their sights on her.
Once Weirou finished collecting, the three jumped out and blocked her path.
"Are you going to steal my spiritual herbs?"
Weirou coldly laughed as she looked at the approaching trio. They were all disciples of the Black Moon Sect, but merely ordinary disciples; their status was worlds apart from hers.
Weirou was truly the direct disciple of the Soul Palace Master! However, her identity was kept secret; only the absolute upper echelons of the Soul Palace knew who she really was. The ordinary disciples of the Black Moon Sect had no way of knowing!
"Hey girl, hand over your things and let us brothers have some fun. We promise to let you experience the wonderful pleasures of being a woman!"
The boy who spoke was tall and robust, wielding a Silver Longsword in his hand. The two others beside him also held their swords, looking at Weirou with wicked grins.
They were low-ranking disciples of the Black Moon Sect, unaware of Weirou's true identity, thinking she was just another ordinary disciple. They had come out on a herb-gathering mission but were only interested in robbery.
The Soul Palace Master had sent Weirou on this mission to give her some experience in combat. The methods of the ordinary disciples of the Black Moon Sect were well known to the Soul Palace Master.
On the surface, the Soul Palace Master was simply the leader of the Black Moon Sect.
No one knew where the Soul Palace was located; even the royal family couldn't uncover its whereabouts. Who would have thought that the Soul Palace would be hiding within the Black Moon Sect?
"To be honest, you're the eighth person we've encountered. Of the seven before you, five who were sensible survived, while two who weren't have already died."
The three boys sneered, their eyes gleaming with greed as they noticed Weirou's bulging backpack. They were about to make a big score.
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