Chapter 455, Rumours

Translator: Silavin

 

The street was filled with the wretched wailing of those four men.

 

As for their suffering, those onlookers held no sympathy in their eyes.

 

These bastards had done no small number of harmful deeds like today. Right now, they just hit an iron plate. It was poetic justice.

 

“Could they be from some Hidden Family?”

 

“Most likely. Even that attendant of theirs has such terrifying strength. They definitely aren’t people trained by an ordinary Force!”

 

Looking at the four men lying on the ground wailing, those with a bit of knowledge understood that they had been crippled. Afterwards, voices of discussion gradually arose.

 

The word ‘attendant’ in their conversations made Lu Xiaoguan stumble as he was about to enter the tavern. He, the number one of the Lu Clan’s younger generation, was actually thought of as an attendant!

 

However, though Lu Xiaoguan was displeased about this, he dared not raise any objections to Qin Yichen. In the end, he could only sigh and think to himself. [Don’t mind it! He is indeed stronger than me, I’ll be an attendant if I must… for the Lu Clan!]

 

He dared not guarantee that if he ran back in anger, Lu Yongzhi would not flay him alive. [Is he really my Biological Father?]

 

As for the crowd’s conjectures, he was not too concerned about it. The so-called Hidden Family in the outside world at most equalled the existence of the Three Sects and One Manor. They could not possibly imagine existences like the Gongshu Clan or the Lu Clan!

 

Restaurants and taverns.

 

No matter which city, these two places were definitely where information spread the fastest.

 

At this moment, several dozen people sat in the tavern’s restaurant, engaged in grand discussions, with an unceasing noise.

 

Except for a few people near the windows who noticed the commotion outside, the rest still did not know what had just happened.

 

After entering the tavern’s restaurant, Lu Xiaoguan swept his gaze around and walked straight towards the table where Qin Yichen and Gongshu Zhiyi were sitting.

 

“Brother Yichen, why is the alcohol here different from the alcohol in our Clan?” At this moment, Gongshu Zhiyi was curiously looking around, occasionally asking Qin Yichen in a low voice.

 

“It’s been taken care of.” Lu Xiaoguan said as he arrived at Qin Yichen’s table.

 

However, contrary to his expectations, Qin Yichen showed neither surprise nor interest in this, only nodding lightly before continuing to explain Gongshu Zhiyi’s confusion.

 

The two asked and answered, completely ignoring Lu Xiaoguan, which made the latter’s mouth twitch again. Even as an attendant, one should not be so thoroughly ignored after completing a task, right?

 

“Hey, have you heard? The Northern Depths Sect has increased the bounty again!”

 

As Qin Yichen was explaining, a voice of gossip suddenly came from a table beside them.

 

Hearing this, Qin Yichen frowned and glanced over. He saw a burly man drinking, with a profound expression.

 

“Brother, your news is outdated! Who doesn’t know that the Northern Depths Sect said they’d give a Core Disciple position to anyone who catches that young man?”

 

A mocking voice came from another table, drawing a chorus of agreement.

 

“Ignorant!” In response to this mockery, the burly man shook his head and said, “My information has just arrived. It’s new. What you’re talking about is last month’s bounty.”

 

“What? Has the Northern Depths Sect added to the bounty again?” Hearing this, many people perked up their ears, and numerous gazes were cast towards the burly man.

 

Under the gaze of dozens of eyes, the burly man drained a bowl of alcohol in one gulp. Two perceptive individuals quickly refilled his drink.

 

Seemingly enjoying this feeling, the burly man drank half a bowl more before slowly speaking. “There’s been no news of that young man for over a month. The Northern Depths Sect’s upper echelons are furious! An Elder specifically increased the bounty. Besides a Core Disciple position, he added another condition that no one can resist!”

 

The burly man’s gaze swept over everyone, and finally he uttered a few heart-stirring words. “An Earth Grade Martial Technique!”

 

*Siii…* Upon hearing the four words ‘Earth Grade Martial Technique’, a chorus of sharp intakes sounded throughout the restaurant.

 

The position of a Core Disciple in the Northern Depths Sect made countless people envious. And with an Earth Grade Martial Technique added, it was enough to allow anyone without any background to leap up and become a high-standing figure in this region. It was easily enough for one to establish a First Tier Family!

 

To establish a Family, one must have some foundation, and an Earth Grade Martial Technique was enough to support a First Tier Family!

 

Establishing a Family was what countless wandering mercenaries pursued throughout their lives! After a brief silence, heavy breathing sounds rose in the restaurant.

 

“Sigh, don’t think too much about it. Someone who dares to kill a Core Disciple of the Northern Depths Sect is no ordinary person. Even if we encountered him, we’d probably only be able to sigh in admiration!”

 

However, among them were still many rational people who shook their heads and sighed.

 

Hearing this voice, many who were excited had a bucket of cold water poured over them, completely extinguishing any excitement they had.

 

Indeed, someone who could kill a Core Disciple of the Northern Depths Sect must at least have the strength of a Mid Stage Martial King. What could this group of mere Spirit Realm mercenaries do even if they encountered him?

 

“Northern Depths Sect…” At this moment, Qin Yichen also sighed, unable to help rubbing his head temple. These topics were all connected to him.

 

Actually, one could not blame the Northern Depths Sect for being so angry. Although every year, many Northern Depths Sect disciples perished, including Core Disciples. But no one had ever dared to kill a Core Disciple of the Northern Depths Sect in public!

 

Qiu Jizhuo, as a Core Disciple, being killed in public, was undoubtedly a harsh slap to the Northern Depths Sect’s face!

 

As soon as the news spread, some people added fuel to the fire, depicting the culprit in an extremely exaggerated manner, saying things like he deliberately acted harshly because he saw Qiu Jizhuo was from the Northern Depths Sect.

 

Although the upper echelon of the Northern Depths Sect knew these statements were deliberately made by some ill-intentioned people, they still could not suppress the anger in their hearts.

 

As one of the top Forces of this region, when had anyone dared to act against their disciples in such a manner?

 

Thus, to capture the person who killed Qiu Jizhuo in public, the Northern Depths Sect hardened their hearts and directly offered the position of Core Disciple.

 

After more than two months had passed without any news, they had no choice but to increase the conditions again.

 

An Earth Grade Martial Technique and a Core Disciple position were already enough to make countless large Forces in this region to sacrifice an arm or a leg for!

 

“How troublesome…” Qin Yichen rubbed his head and sighed. At this moment, he seemed to sense several obscure gazes sweeping over him.