Chapter 114: Li Xianzong

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Tian Lingling touched his bald head, took out five banknotes, handed them over, and said, "My information isn't worth this much, hey, I sell intelligence, and it's all about fairness."

Raising his glass, he took a sip, smacked his lips, and said, "Black Without Mercy was taken care of by the Songhai branch last night, led by Fu Qingyang, you know this."

Aunt Xiao Yuan's voice was cold, "So, it's confirmed that Fu Qingyang killed him? Who else was involved, and where did the battle take place?"

Tian Lingling lit a cigarette, exhaled a thick puff of white smoke, and said, "I don't know the location; it hasn't been figured out yet, considering how vast Songhai is. I can't provide you with the detailed process either. The information I received is that both the Holy Grail and the roster are in the hands of the Songhai branch, and they've organized a team to capture the fallen ones listed on the roster.

"In addition, half an hour ago, the official forum of the Five Elements Alliance posted an announcement. Yuan Shi Tiantun, a member of the second team in the Kangyang district of the Songhai branch, has made significant contributions in the Holy Grail incident and has been awarded an A-level merit."

After that, he said something, but Xiao Yuan didn't pay attention. She seemed lost in thought for a moment.

She suddenly realized a possibility: Black Without Mercy wasn't killed by Fu Qingyang but by a newcomer named Yuan Shi Tiantun.

If he didn't play a crucial role but was just a participant, it wouldn't be possible for him to be awarded an A-level merit, which was one of the highest honors in the Five Elements Alliance.

If it was only that, it wouldn't have surprised Xiao Yuan so much. She just remembered something the young man had said that morning.

"In this incident, I'm the one who deserves the credit."

Was he Yuan Shi Tiantun?

Xiao Yuan had always thought that the young man was an ordinary official practitioner, a young man who was a bit lecherous but had a good nature.

She didn't expect him to be the rising star of the Five Elements Alliance, someone who had climbed the ranks and appeared at the top of the bounty list.

It was him, and she became even more certain of her speculation, combining various details.

She thought, "I'll have to find an opportunity to test this!"

She said casually, "I'm satisfied with your information. Keep an eye on news about Li Xianzong for me. I'll come back periodically."

At this moment, in a corner of the bar, a shirtless man with a bottle of alcohol walked over, sat down next to Aunt Xiao Yuan, and scanned her with a greedy and sensual gaze.

He licked his lips and said, "Hey, babe, want to have some fun?"

Aunt Xiao Yuan turned her head and followed the man's gesture, looking at a spacious and robust figure in the corner, heading towards the bar, with two large thighs swaying.

In the world of evil professions, indulging in desires was the norm, whether it was the desire to kill, destroy, or indulge in passion.

Xiao Yuan shifted her gaze away and said, "Get lost!"

The man chuckled, "You'll know how good I am later."

But suddenly, he choked, coughing violently. His face turned red, and black blood oozed from his pores.

Tian Lingling took a sip of his drink and reminded, "My territory, no killing."

Aunt Xiao Yuan coldly snorted and got up from the bar, her windbreaker fluttering as she disappeared at the stairwell.

After a few minutes, the shirtless man stopped coughing, covered in a layer of black blood, panting heavily.

Tian Lingling laughed, "That woman is quite formidable; I wouldn't dare to provoke her easily."

The man gritted his teeth, "If I have a chance, I'll capture her and have my way with her."

Tian Lingling chuckled, "When that happens, remember to call me."

"Of course, I won't forget, Tian Ge, we'll play together."

"What I meant was, call me over to help you dispose of the body."

Just as they were talking, footsteps approached from the staircase. A young man wearing a black vest and camo military pants appeared in the underground bar. He looked quite good, with sharp eyebrows and a tall, strong physique that filled out his vest. He played with a silver butterfly knife in his hand.

"Long time no see, Uncle Tian."

The young man toyed with the butterfly knife and sat down at the bar.

Tian Lingling glanced at the confident young man and said, "After the death of the Judgment Judge, the Eastern District branch's strength has been greatly reduced. They may not participate in this year's trial. Songhai is all yours."

The young man nodded, "My information that I asked you to gather, how's it going?"

Tian Lingling snapped his fingers, and the bartender wiping glasses at the bar bent down and pulled out a stack of documents from the cabinet, placing them on the bar.

The young man eagerly took them, opened them, and read carefully.

The first page of the documents prominently displayed "Yuan Shi Tiantun."

Tian Lingling twirled his glass between two fingers and said, "Compared to the top four on the bounty list, Yuan Shi Tiantun's level should be the lowest, less than level 3. He rose too quickly and has an unstable foundation. Hunting him down is the most cost-effective choice. I agree with your decision, but...

"This person is very peculiar, and there is limited information about him compared to the top four. We already have a clear understanding of their fighting styles. You'll need to be careful when dealing with him."

The young man grinned, "That's what makes it interesting, Uncle Tian. I heard from the seniors in the sect that you used to be fearless in your youth. Have you become so cautious in your old age?"

"If I were twenty years younger, I would have taken your head by now," Tian Lingling sneered.

"Come on, let's have a fight?" The young man provocatively challenged the senior before reaching the rank of Saint.

Tian Lingling ignored him.

This guy, Li Xianzong, had become a Gu practitioner for less than a year and had already reached the peak of level 3. He was known for his combative nature and sharp mind. Even at level 1, he could defeat level 2 practitioners of the same profession.

By the time he reached level 2, there were hardly any peers who could match him. He was taken under the wing of one of the Four Great Heavenly Kings, Mo Yan Tianwang, when he reached level 2 and was vigorously trained.

He didn't disappoint the organization. After reaching the peak of level 3, he single-handedly assassinated a level 4 Saint from the Spiritual Energy Society, South District branch.

In the official world, Yuan Shi Tiantun was as brilliant as Li Xianzong was in the Gu practitioner world.

When he became a Saint, he would be qualified to meet "Shura" at headquarters.

Li Xianzong flipped through the documents and said, "Is there any other information? I recall that the Eastern District branch of the Spiritual Energy Society is also in Songhai. What are they up to?"

Tian Lingling whispered, "After the Judgment Judge's death, the Eastern District branch has suffered a significant loss of strength. They may not participate in this year's trial. Songhai is all yours."

Li Xianzong nodded, "Alright, Uncle Tian, I've secretly gathered a few servants of the Judgment Judge. I plan to create a big commotion to test the Songhai branch's reaction. Yuan Shi Tiantun is in the Kangyang district, right? You're the local expert; help me choose a location."

Tian Lingling grinned, "If you want it big, choose a shopping mall, a hospital, or a school. It's guaranteed to make a big splash."

Li Xianzong tapped the bar counter, "Let's go with a hospital."

Tian Lingling pondered for a moment, "The best hospital in Kangyang district is Pingtai Hospital."

Li Xianzong slapped the bar counter, "That's it."

On the official forum, there was a buzz of activity due to a recent announcement.

"#YuanShiTiantun Obtains the Holy Grail and Receives an A-level Merit in the Hunt for Black Without Mercy#

The announcement was brief, consisting of only a few sentences, but it left official practitioners from all over in shock.

[Liyun Zhang: Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, I haven't slept all night, yes, don't doubt it, it's excitement keeping me awake.]

[Princess: Who is this guy? He talks so strangely.]

[White Dragon: @Princess, Yuan Shi Tiantun is the one who picked him up, he's been lucky as hell.]

[Princess: Ah, this is a stroke of good luck. It's like winning the lottery.]

[Future: Didn't Yuan Shi die?]

[Green Vine: That was fake news deliberately spread to confuse Black Without Mercy.]

[Future: Oh, I see. So, did Tian Tiantun really kill Black Without Mercy?]

[Green Vine: Yes, I saw it with my own eyes.]

[Please Call Me Queen: That kid, uh, I mean, Tiantun, is going to rise to the top, right? He was just a rookie a while ago, and now he's already a big shot with an A-level merit. As a team leader, I'll have to be respectful when I see him.]

[Little Pig George: How many years has it been since a lower-level practitioner received an A-level? Sigh, we've witnessed the rise of a genius. By the way, isn't Yuan Shi Tiantun one of the top targets on the bounty list for evil professions?]

[Gone With the Wind: Yes, but I wonder if he'll be hunted by the strong players in the evil professions. But with Tiantun's skills, there are few in the Transcendent Stage who can defeat him.]

[Little Pig George: Not necessarily. Look at our Five Elements Alliance's Transcendent Stage bounty list; the top five are all freaks.]

The comments section quickly accumulated thousands of messages, with most of them expressing astonishment at Yuan Shi Tiantun's achievements and sparking lively discussions.

Another monstrous new talent had emerged in the Five Elements Alliance, and frequent users of the online community among official practitioners had expected this. After all, Yuan Shi Tiantun had cleared two S-level Spiritual Realms.

Now that he had received an A-level merit from headquarters, it was a signal—a signal that he was a rising star destined for higher positions in the future.

With this merit, as long as he reached the corresponding level, he could be granted a position.

"Not bad at all. Keep the compliments coming; I like to see them."

Amidst the bustling crowd in a brightly lit shopping mall, Zhang Yuanqing accompanied his aunt while casually browsing his phone.

"Don't always play with your phone!" His aunt pouted, her face resembling a steamed bun, and she scolded him.

Zhang Yuanqing obediently put his phone back in his pocket.

"How about we watch a movie later? I haven't seen a movie this month." His aunt suggested.

Years ago, they used to go shopping, watch movies, and enjoy good food on weekends.

After the weekend, the nephew and aunt would go their separate ways—one to school, the other to work as a salaryman.

"Sure!" Zhang Yuanqing replied, "Check if they have tickets for 'The Jade Pillow Book.'"

"Get lost!" she said, pushing him away.

"Haha, you've seen it too, haven't you?"

The next day, Zhang Yuanqing, carrying a backpack and wearing a mask and a duckbill cap, arrived at his workplace.

"Yuan, Li is back," the receptionist said with a smile. "He's waiting for you upstairs."

Li who? My supervisor is named Teng Yuanqing replied with a smile, "Thank you."

(End of this chapter)