LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 40: A Vow of Vengeance
Chapter 40: A Vow of Vengeance
In the Xiao family's main hall, Xiao Zhan was hosting Su Yun.
Xiao Zhan was somewhat surprised, as Master Han rarely visited their Xiao family outside of the beginning of the month.
"Xiao Clan Leader, please summon your three elders and Jia Lie Bi to come here. Tell them Master Han has a matter and needs their assistance," Su Yun said to Xiao Zhan indifferently.
Xiao Zhan was delighted upon hearing this and quickly sent someone to notify them.
Master Han was generous, and his request for assistance from their Xiao family was a good sign.
Previously, they had collaborated with the Jia Lie family to annihilate the Ao Ba clan.
And they were rewarded with a peak fourth-grade pill.
Moments later, the three elders of the Xiao family arrived in the hall. As they took their seats, their eyes shone with eagerness.
Clearly, they shared Xiao Zhan's thoughts: in this matter, they must outperform the Jia Lie family.
This would show Master Han that their Xiao family was far more capable than the Jia Lie family, ensuring future favors would be inclined towards them.
The thoughts of the Xiao family's eldest elder were even more active. If he could play a leading role in this event, wouldn't the Qi Gathering Powder for his granddaughter be secured?
The eldest elder clenched his hands tightly. He was the oldest among the four in the Xiao family and had given up hope of breaking through to a higher realm.
He had shifted his focus to his descendants, seeking resources for their future.
The Jia Lie family's residence was some distance from the Xiao family's, so it took some time for Jia Lie Bi to arrive.
"Sorry for the delay, Master Han. I apologize for making you wait," Jia Lie Bi hurriedly apologized.
Su Yun waved his hand, not minding these minor matters.
"I've called everyone here because there's a matter I need your help with."
"Master Han, just give your orders. Our Xiao family will do our utmost to accomplish it," Xiao Zhan promised solemnly.
"Our Jia Lie family will do the same, Master Han, just say the word!" Jia Lie Bi also quickly added.
Su Yun nodded.
He had his reasons for seeking out the Xiao and Jia Lie families.
Both families were local powers in Wutan City and had frequent contact with nearby mercenaries, likely having more information in this regard.
The Mitter Auction House and the Alchemist Guild, however, were different.
Their leaders, Yafei and Luo QianChen, did not limit their focus to just Wutan City.
They were more suited for matters related to the Jia Ma Empire.
"I need your two families to find a person.
This person has a single eye, a sturdy build, especially skilled in archery, and has a high level of Dou Qi, likely a Dou Master.
As for his identity, you can start by checking the mercenaries around Wutan City."
Su Yun provided all the information about the man.
After hearing this, the five people present already had some clues.
With such distinct characteristics, he wouldn't be hard to find.
Jia Lie Bi thought for a moment and asked, "May I know what you need this person for, Master? So we can consider whether to bring him to you standing or lying down."
Su Yun laughed at Jia Lie Bi's humor and replied, "Just bring his head to me."
The five exchanged glances, clearly understanding the situation.
Having offended Master Han, this person was already on a path to his demise.
"Then I'll leave it to you all," Su Yun said politely, then added, "This time, whether it's the Xiao family or the Jia Lie family that brings this person's head to me, I will refine a fourth-grade pill for them. Of course, the ingredients must be provided by yourselves."
Upon hearing Su Yun's words, a fiery eagerness flashed in the eyes of the five people present. Su Yun noted their reactions, satisfied with the motivation this competition would instigate.
"I will return to the Xiao family in seven days. That will be all for today; I shall take my leave now," Su Yun said as he stood up.
The expressions of the five people in the room became serious.
Seven days!
Although Su Yun didn't explicitly state it, they were no fools and understood his implication.
Within seven days, Master Han wanted that man's head!
The five hurriedly stood up to see Su Yun off from the Xiao family.
After Su Yun's departure, the atmosphere among the four Xiao family members and Jia Lie Bi became tense.
After a while, Xiao Zhan was the first to speak.
"May the best man win?"
"May the best man win!" Jia Lie Bi responded.
Su Yun's attitude was clear enough; there was only one pill, and obviously, he wanted them to compete for it.
Moreover, this task was likely a test for both families.
If the Jia Lie family found the man first and brought his head, perhaps the pill originally intended for the Xiao family would be given to them for sale?
Thinking of this possibility, Jia Lie Bi felt a surge of excitement.
Over the past month, due to his allegiance, the Xiao family had raised the prices of items other than pills in their market.
This caused some people to turn to the Jia Lie family's market due to price concerns, giving the Jia Lie family some breathing room.
However, their income had not returned to its previous normal levels.
Although the market controlled by the Ao Ba family was split between the two families, and the Jia Lie family's market share had expanded, the allure of the pills was too strong, pulling away too much customer flow.
Jia Lie Bi coveted the Xiao family's pill business...
With these thoughts, Jia Lie Bi left the Xiao family.
Xiao Zhan and the three elders of the Xiao family were not worried about losing their pill business.
However, they also harbored the intention to suppress the Jia Lie family, and with only one pill available, they were determined to gain the upper hand this time.
After returning home, Su Yun didn't worry further about the matter.
Not everyone is the protagonist. A mere mercenary with at most Dou Master cultivation, facing the siege of two major families, had little chance of survival.
In the original story, although the Xiao and Jia Lie families were just minor characters, in Wutan City, they were real powerhouses!
That night, while Su Yun slept peacefully, Xiao Zhan and the three elders were still in the hall, discussing how to find the man.
Xiao Zhan, with a furrowed brow, spoke.
"Finding information about that man won't be difficult.
His physical characteristics are distinctive, he has Dou Master cultivation, and his archery skills are exceptional. He should be quite well-known among mercenaries.
We just need to contact those mercenaries, inquire, and then offer a sum to keep them quiet. We should be able to get his information."
The three elders nodded in agreement; these were not difficult to deduce.
They were also aware of Xiao Zhan's concerns.
Basic information like his name and approximate cultivation level could be easily obtained.
However, more secretive details, like his residence, would be harder to find.
Mercenaries are a group of people who risk their lives for a living.
They are extremely cautious, and information about their residences and areas of activity is not easily revealed.
It's likely impossible to find out, as being caught off guard in one's sleep could be fatal.
This was also why Su Yun always personally visited the Xiao family.
He feared exposing his residence and being ambushed. Moreover, he was always extra careful when returning home.
After all, with Xiao Yixian at home, any mishap would be deeply regretted.
(End of Chapter)
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