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The moment Qi Yunhao recognized Luo Yunyang, Luo Yunyangâs communication device started ringing. When Luo Yunyang picked up the call, Chief Instructor Luâs voice rang out.
âYunyang, head to the Rising Dragon Army Changâan General Headquarters immediately!â
Lu Xiu had always regarded Luo Yunyang highly, so he rarely used this sort of tone to order him around.
âWhatâs going on?â Luo Yunyang asked.
Judging by the way Lu Xiu spoke, this could only mean one thing. Something had happened at the Rising Dragon Army Changâan General Headquarters. That was why he had to hurry over.
âThe Nie Family has secretly placed a bounty on you. The sum is extremely high. You are now in grave danger!â Lu Xiuâs voice was filled with anger and indignation.
âYou are still young, Yunyang, so you donât really understand how things work in the 13 Eastern Cities. To put it simply, the profane authority of the 13 Eastern Cities belongs to the Da Alliance. However, there is actually an organization at the top.â
âThis organization and the 13 Eastern Cities restrict each other. They represent the majority of the top-notch powerhouses that arenât affiliated with the Da Alliance government. For example, the chairman of this legislative assembly is a Martial God!â
As he heard Lu Xiuâs rapid-fire words, Luo Yunyangâs eyes flickered. Back when he had still been going to school in Donglu Town, he had always thought that the alliance of the 37 cities controlled everything.
However, as he came in contact with even more people, he realized that the world wasnât as simple as he had thought it was.
For example, the Eight Militaries, which he had once considered the most powerful armies in the world, couldnât do anything they pleased. Another example was the relationship between Martial Gods and the 13 Eastern Cities.
Lu Xiuâs words had finally made one thing clear. Ever since the emergence of Martial Gods and other similar powerhouses, the Da Alliance and these god-grade individuals had been in a subtle, yet odd relationship.
Although Luo Yunyang found it hard to guess the bottom line of this sort of relationship, he believed that, most of the time, it was the Da Alliance that yielded.
The Nie Family relied on the disciple of a Martial God. Due to the existence of this disciple, the Da Alliance chose to turn a blind eye to certain issues.
In this case, the Nie Family hadnât openly said anything regarding Luo Yunyangâs assassination, so the Da Alliance could only use some protective measures to handle it.
When a martialistâs power reached a certain high level, such as the Martial God level, they could potentially subjugate an entire nation. However, Martial Gods were only one category of powerful entities.
âAre there any god-grade martialists out to kill me?â Luo Yunyang asked the question he was most concerned about after pondering it silently for a bit.
âWho do you think you are to talk about god-grade individuals? If these god-grade experts really moved against you, even the Changâan General Headquarters wouldnât be able to shelter you,â Lu Xiu said before adding rather anxiously, âItâs rumored that the 13 Shadow Wolves have already accepted this assignment and are heading towards Changâan with their full forces.â
âIf there arenât any god-grade experts among them, then there isnât much to worry about!â Luo Yunyang said before ending the call straight away.
However, he hadnât even shut off his communication device, when it started to ring frantically again. Luo Yunyang frowned when he saw that the Flame Emperor was calling him.
The Flame Emperor had been treating him really well and was actually rather protective of him. Of course, Luo Yunyang respected the Flame Emperor just as deeply. He hesitated for a bit before answering the call.
âIâve already discovered your location, kid. You are currently at the Qitian Martial Academy, arenât you? Someone is going to come pick you up in a bit!â
The Flame Emperorâs tone was a mixture of gratification and solemnity as he said, âYou must take note of the academy president, Qi Yunhao. He ranks 3rd on the Earth List. If our assumptions are right, he must have been enticed by the bounty the Nie Family has offered.â
âYou donât have to worry, though. Just stay right there. I have already sent some men to pressure the Qitian Martial Academy. They probably wonât dare touch you for the time being.â
âThe people I sent to fetch you should be there in five minutes.â The Flame Emperor didnât wait for Luo Yunyang to reply before he ended the call.
Based on the background sounds he had heard during the call, Luo Yunyang believed that the Flame Emperor probably wasnât at the Rising Dragon Army Headquarters, but on a plane.
His communication device started ringing once more. This time, Luo Yunyang really didnât feel like answering it. However, when he saw the name displayed on the screen, he ultimately decided to pick up the call.
âViceroy!â Luo Yunyang felt only heartfelt admiration for Viceroy Lu Qubing.
âNie Xin is dead, kid. His family has secretly placed a bounty, which will be making things really difficult for you!â Lu Qubing said before breaking into a round of violent coughing.
âDo you know what beating a wolf with a stalk of hemp means? This is what describes our current situation best. A leader must know when to stand tall or submit. Head to the Rising Dragon Army Changâan General Headquarters and hide. No matter how strong these assassins are, they wonât be able to step foot into the Changâan General Headquarters. When this storm passes, everything will vanish into thin air.â
Luo Yunyang listened attentively before he said seriously, âI understand that the Da Alliance is unwilling to fight over certain matters, Viceroy. However, I believe that these people should not be indulged. If they want to kill me, then just let them come! I really want to see who will be killing whom!â
Lu Qubing had guessed that this would happen before he had even advised Luo Yunyang. This kid had his own opinions that he didnât abandon easily. As expected, his guess had been spot on.
Although Lu Qubing still wanted to say a few more words of advice, he suddenly realized that the call had been cut short.
âThis kid is reallyâŚâ
Lu Qubing shook his head helplessly as another violent round of coughing hit him. Although Luo Yunyang had been very stubborn, there were still some matters that he had to attend to.
As Lu Qubing was speaking with another big shot through his communication device, a message popped up. Lu Qubing frowned at this interruption, but didnât pay attention to it.
However, the big shot he was having a conversation with suddenly looked at him oddly and said, âI think you should take a look at the Sky Vision, Old Lu!â
Lu Qubing froze for a second before checking the message he had received. The message was from a subordinate of his. There was only one line at the top that read, âI heard that some scums want to kill me. I shall be waiting at the Wind-Rain Crossing tomorrow. Come if you dare!â
This message had Luo Yunyangâs name written all over it!
How ferocious!
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This sort of challenge wasnât entirely useless. It could possibly scare off a few people that were thinking of assassinating him. However, it would be unreasonable to consider it effective. Luo Yunyang would actually be showing up at the Wind-Rain Crossing, so who knew how many people might take advantage of this information?
âHe is too young!â
While Lu Qubing was contemplating how to help Luo Yunyang deal with the aftermath of this situation best, another message appeared under the first one. This one read, âIf you people do not come, daddy will follow his bossâ advice and hide at the Rising Dragon Armyâs Changâan General Headquarters. He he he⌠Then you fools can worry all you want!â
More creases appeared on Lu Qubingâs forehead. This kid had a death wish. Didnât he know that, thanks to his loud proclamation, even people who hadnât planned on showing up would come running to join in the action?