Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

Chapter 152 [Linghu]

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With a flick of his finger, Chen Xu unleashed a burst of spiritual fire, instantly reducing Zhao Fengzhi's remains, along with her black robe, to ashes.

The rain quickly washed away the last trace.

"The Dark Pavilion has always had very high standards for its assassins. How could someone as mediocre as Zhao Fengzhi have been able to enter the Dark Pavilion?"

Chen Xu frowned slightly, pondering in his heart.

Chen Xu had been keeping an eye on the matter ever since the assassination mission for Xiao Xun'er appeared on the Dark Pavilion platform.

Unexpectedly, the one who ultimately accepted the bounty was Zhao Fengzhi, the second wife of the Xiao family...

Who was the person who posted the bounty?

After pondering for a while without success, Chen Xu shook his head.

Well, the three strongest families in Misty Pool City, Zhao, Xiao, and Yu, all have patriarchs who are only at the mid-stage of Core Formation.

No one could rival Qingling.

It's just a mere second wife of the Xiao family; killing her is no big deal.

……

Soon, the mysterious disappearance of Zhao Fengzhi, the second wife of the Xiao family, stirred up waves in Wutan City.

Speculation abounds, and undercurrents surge within the Xiao family mansion.

Deep within the Xiao residence, in a side hall for discussions.

Madam Ning Wenxin sat upright in the main seat, her face so gloomy it seemed to drip water.

"Zhao Fengzhi has many trump cards up her sleeve; how could she possibly run into trouble dealing with just Xiao Xun'er?"

Ning Wenxin's voice was icy, filled with incredulous anger.

She knew Zhao Fengzhi's capabilities well; although her skills were mediocre, she carried several life-saving items that she had bestowed upon her.

Dealing with a lowly bastard in the late stage of Qi Refining should be a piece of cake.

Now that the person is gone and their body cannot be found, something must have happened.

Could it be that Xiao Xun'er has some kind of expert hiding by her side?

Impossible... If she had such a backing, why would she have endured so much in the Xiao family for so many years?

After a long while, Ning Wenxin's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, but the gloom in her eyes deepened.

She picked up her teacup, which ultimately turned into a cold snort:

"Enough! That idiot Zhao Fengzhi is more trouble than she's worth."

"With the grand competition just around the corner, let Yan'er accidentally kill that bastard on the stage..."

The three-family competition in Fog Pool City has always been a fierce battle among the younger generation of the three families, and casualties are inevitable.

With Yan'er's late-stage Foundation Establishment strength, accidentally killing a Qi Refining junior in the chaos would naturally be an easy task.

However... just in case, she decided to send someone to assassinate Xiao Xun'er again.

After all, she couldn't rest easy until she got rid of Xiao Xun'er.

……

Meanwhile, in the inner courtyard of the Changqing Sect.

Chen Xu was sitting cross-legged in front of the alchemy furnace, his expression focused, his divine sense firmly locked onto the changes in the medicinal materials inside.

The air was thick with a chilling aura, making one feel a chill even in their soul.

At this moment, Chen Xu's hand seals suddenly changed.

The churning liquid medicine inside the furnace began to slowly condense.

A moment later, the furnace lid rose by itself, and five pills, all dark blue with faint traces of yin energy on their surface, flew out and landed in the jade bottle.

As the fire in the furnace gradually died down, Chen Xu looked at the pills in the jade bottle and sighed inwardly:

"Five in one batch, that's pretty unlucky..."

The Yin Soul Pill is difficult to refine, and its main ingredient is rare.

I had simulated and deduced it dozens of times in the jade slip space before, and it always resulted in seven pills being produced in one batch.

In this actual operation, perhaps due to the slightly poor stability of the ground fire, only five were successfully produced, which is a bit of a regret.

However, the quality is all excellent, enough for Qingling to use for the time being.

After putting the jade bottle back into his storage space, he flipped his hand and took out the black token from the Dark Pavilion.

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, and then his consciousness sank into it.

Within the dark realm, a black-robed phantom with the words "Linghu" above its head was already waiting ahead.

Its posture seemed to imply a condescending and scrutinizing tone.

Chen Xu's illusory figure solidified, and he casually cupped his hands in greeting, his voice indifferent: "I wonder what Fellow Daoist Linghu has summoned me for?"

[Linghu]'s eyes flickered beneath the hood of his phantom, revealing obvious displeasure.

As the acting head of the Yunzhou Dark Pavilion, every member under her treated her with utmost respect, fearing to offend her.

This "Ping An" was the only one whose actions were shrouded in mystery and whose attitude was indifferent, which made her extremely unhappy.

But considering that the other party was capable of accomplishing such a difficult task as assassinating Zhao Wujiu, the son of the Zhao family patriarch,

Moreover, there were no flaws afterward, demonstrating exceptional skill; it is not advisable to easily antagonize such a person.

She suppressed her anger and did not question Ping An's attitude on the spot.

At this moment, Chen Xu looked at Linghu and felt a little strange.

Unexpectedly, this person made no attempt to conceal his aura, revealing himself to be merely a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

I don't know how the Dark Pavilion branch in Yunzhou could be so incompetent, even worse than the one in Nanjiang.

Chen Xu pondered whether he should find an opportunity to kill this Linghu directly.

Then, Qingling will conceal her identity and compete for the position of head of the Yunzhou Dark Pavilion.

If he could control the Dark Pavilion's resource network and information channels in Yunzhou, it would definitely be of great use to his subsequent actions.

Just as Chen Xu was pondering, Linghu said in a commanding tone:

"I have an urgent task to assign to you."

Xiao Xun'er of the Xiao family in Wutan City, with a late-stage Qi Refining cultivation level, and the head chef of the Ling Shan Restaurant in Wutan City, with a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

These two individuals must be eliminated immediately, without fail.

These commanding words, when they reached Chen Xu's ears, made him feel a sense of absurdity.

How dare Linghu act and speak so arrogantly?

Who gave her the audacity to not only assassinate my employees but also target me?

I really can't wait to find out what kind of foolish face is behind that mask.

Beneath Chen Xu's black-robed phantom, a slight smile played on his lips as he slowly countered with a question:

"Fellow Daoist, you ask me to do things without mentioning payment?"

According to the rules of the Dark Pavilion, there should always be a price for accepting a mission, right?

Upon hearing this, the illusory figure visibly paused.

Clearly, they hadn't expected Ping An to react this way.

In her mind, the other party would either respectfully accept the order or inquire about the details.

I never expected them to directly demand payment.

She was used to giving orders and to the awe and obedience of her subordinates. When had she ever been bargained with so bluntly?

A surge of offended anger welled up inside me instantly.

However, considering that this person's strength should not be weak, Linghu forcibly suppressed his displeasure, and his voice became colder:

"This is a commission I personally issued. Do you think I'd be afraid of neglecting you?! Just carry it out!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu sneered inwardly, then added a touch of flattery to his voice:

"I will do my best..."

Linghu felt that Ping'an had finally given in, and his tone became somewhat smug:

"You must succeed within seven days. Once it is done, I will reward you handsomely."

"Understood." Chen Xu replied calmly, his illusory figure dissipating into the dark space.

As his consciousness returned to his body, he slowly opened his eyes, a murderous intent rising within him...

Regardless of Linghu's background, I'm determined to kill him...