Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 94: Chapter 93: Four Seasons City, Bai Family

With the Demon Hunting Order in hand, Xiao Yi sped back to the Xiao Family to pass the subtoken to the Great Elder.

The subtoken would automatically record the Great Elder’s aura and link their auras together.

Whenever the Great Elder was attacked or injured, the subtoken would react spontaneously, alerting the enemy by revealing itself and simultaneously notifying the nearby Demon Hunting Hall’s Law Enforcement Team.

During his conversation with the Great Elder, Xiao Yi learned that the Xiao Family was safe for the time being.

Xiao Yi did not reveal that he was Yi Xiao, nor did he talk about what had happened in the past few months. Firstly, he was in a hurry to leave, and secondly, he did not want to worry the elders.

In fact, what Xiao Yi was truly worried about was the Northern Mountain Murong Family, not the Shadow Tower.

After all, following his fight with Zhong Wuyou, if the Shadow Tower sought revenge, they would target Yi Xiao.

However, the Northern Mountain Murong Family, a massive entity, valued their reputation but sometimes unforeseen events occurred.

Xiao Yi dared not gamble, as in front of the Northern Mountain Murong Family, the Xiao Family was too vulnerable, easily crushed with a mere flick of the hand.

Now, with the existence of the Demon Hunting Order, Xiao Yi could finally feel a bit of relief. At least it could grant the Xiao Family a year of safety.

After instructing the Great Elder to carry the subtoken at all times and having a brief talk, Xiao Yi once again left Purple Cloud City.

...

Almost right after Xiao Yi left Purple Cloud City, the staff of the Mystic Breakthrough City Demon Hunting Hall sensed something.

Purple Cloud City was within a dozen cities from Mystic Breakthrough City; the Demon Hunting Hall of Mystic Breakthrough City was the closest to Purple Cloud City.

”Chief Steward,”

Inside the Demon Hunting Hall, a Law Enforcement Team Martial Artist urgently burst into the room of the Chief Steward.

”What’s the rush?” asked a middle-aged man, as steady as Mount Tai, sitting and reviewing documents. Seeing his subordinate rush in, a hint of displeasure was evident between his brows.

He was the Chief Steward of the Mystic Breakthrough City Demon Hunting Hall, a Sixth-Layer Mystic Breakthrough Warrior.

”Chief Steward, a Hall Master Level Demon Hunting Order’s aura just appeared nearby, and the subtoken has acknowledged its master,” the Law Enforcement Team Martial Artist quickly reported.

”A Hall Master Level Demon Hunting Order?” The Chief Steward put down his documents, frowning, ”In the whole Northern Mountain County, there aren’t many who could call upon a Hall Master Level Demon Hunting Order.”

”Is it protecting a family or an individual?” the Chief Steward asked gravely.

”We don’t know yet. Do you need me to investigate thoroughly?” the Law Enforcement Team Martial Artist respectfully asked.

”No need,” the Chief Steward shook his head and said, ”This level of Demon Hunting Order can only be scrutinized by a Sub Hall Master; we don’t have the authority.”

”Send two twelve-member Law Enforcement Teams to be stationed long-term within a hundred miles of the subtoken’s aura.”

”Do not disturb the protected family or individual.”

”If the subtoken shows even slight movement, go immediately to assist; if the subtoken’s aura fluctuates violently, send a signal back to the Demon Hunting Hall, and I will personally lead people there.”

Upon hearing this, the Law Enforcement Team Martial Artist was startled, ”Chief Steward, two twelve-member Law Enforcement Teams? And stationed there long-term?”

The Law Enforcement Teams were also classified.

A six-member team would have members with Half-step Cave Profound Cultivation, and the captain would be of the Mysterious Profundity Ninth Layer Cultivation.

A twelve-member team would consist entirely of members above Mysterious Profundity Fifth Layer, with a captain at Half-step Breaking Profound.

Moreover, as a direct force of the Demon Hunting Hall, the Law Enforcement Teams were hardly idle, each bearing responsibilities and very busy.

”Just do as I instructed,” the Chief Steward scolded.

”Yes,” the Law Enforcement Team Martial Artist responded and then went to make arrangements.

...

Purple Cloud City, about forty more cities away from Baiwu City, was an extremely long journey, more than ten thousand miles away.

If one were a Mysterious Profundity Realm Warrior, controlling the sky and flying, traveling thousands of miles daily would be easy, and one could easily cover tens of thousands of miles in a few days.

But Xiao Yi was only at the Innate Third Layer.

Fortunately, with a body strength comparable to a Ninth-Layered Innate demon beast, combined with True Qi and ”Leopard Form.”

Plus, the continuously supplied True Qi from the Spiritual Artifact, his traveling speed was only slightly slower than that of a Mysterious Profundity Realm Warrior controlling the sky and flying.

It took exactly twelve days to make the round trip.

It was also fortunate that his physical strength was formidable; traveling full speed almost without rest for twelve days, he didn’t tire himself out.

Of course, when he returned to Baiwu City, he was extremely tired, his face showing the signs of exhaustion.

”Phew.” Xiao Yi took a deep breath and murmured to himself, ”Three more days, and it would be just right to head to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.”

At that moment, several Demon Hunters passed by him, chatting excitedly about something.

”Hey, have you heard? The Bai Family has been looking for Alchemists everywhere recently.”

”Of course I know. They want to refine the Snow Soul Pill. However, such a level of Elixir, even a fourth-grade Alchemist might not be able to refine.”

”That’s why the Bai Family went to the Demon Hunting Hall to post such a high-bounty task, asking Demon Hunters to help find Alchemists.”

”Let’s go to Four Seasons City and join the excitement.”

”...”

After the Demon Hunters left, Xiao Yi stood still, lost in thought.

”Four Seasons City Bai Family is looking for Alchemists?” Xiao Yi muttered to himself.

Sky-splitting Sword Sect is the Martial Arts Sacred Ground of Northern Mountain County.

Within three hundred miles of its vicinity, the existence of all forces is prohibited.

Including the Northern Mountain Murong Family’s Shengbao Trading House and the branches of the Demon Hunting Hall, none are allowed.

Yet, just beyond three hundred miles lies Four Seasons City.

It can be said that Four Seasons City is the largest city closest to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

The city is filled with Martial Artists year-round, firstly in admiration of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, and secondly, even if they have no chance to enter the sect for cultivation, encountering an elder or a genius disciple and learning a few pointers to enhance their Martial Arts Knowledge, is also excellent.

The large number of Martial Artists also resulted in many forces and trading companies springing up in the city.

Regardless of spring, summer, autumn, or winter, the city is always bustling with Martial Artists, hence it is named Four Seasons City.

Among these numerous forces, the Bai Family is the most formidable.

Additionally, the Family Head of the Bai Family is also the City Lord of Four Seasons City.

”Since I have to pass through Four Seasons City to get to the Sky-splitting Sword Sect anyway, it wouldn’t hurt to take the task on the way.” Xiao Yi thought to himself and then made a trip to the Demon Hunting Hall.

However, when he actually saw the task, he was taken aback.

The task’s brief description was to find a fourth-grade or higher Alchemist to refine the Snow Soul Pill.

The task’s bounty was incredibly high, up to five hundred thousand taels, listed as a level five task, with 100 Task Points.

Looking at the task deadline again, three days.

”Three days? The Bai Family wants to find an Alchemist capable of refining the Snow Soul Pill in such a short period of time, it seems very urgent. No wonder they’re offering a high price at the Demon Hunting Hall,” Xiao Yi thought secretly.

In the Demon Hunting Hall, some posted tasks can only be taken by one person, and once taken, the task disappears from the task list.

This prevents multiple Demon Hunters from accomplishing the same task, avoiding disputes.

Like eradicating bandits.

Some can be taken by anyone, and it comes down to whoever completes the task first; the Task Points and bounty will belong to them.

Like this task from the Bai Family.

But what drives people wild isn’t the five hundred thousand taels.

Rather, it’s that the Bai Family promises that anyone who can refine the Snow Soul Pill, in addition to the bounty, may also make one request.

As long as it’s within the Bai Family’s ability, any request can be made.

As the overlord force of Four Seasons City, their power is considerable throughout the whole Northern Mountain County.

A request promised by the Bai Family could be worth more than any material thing.

”Any request,” Xiao Yi’s eyes lit up.

Leaving the Demon Hunting Hall, Xiao Yi continued on his way toward Four Seasons City.

With his speed, combined with Leopard Form, a distance of a kilometer could pass in a blink; a hundred miles, just about half an hour.

It took him exactly half a day to reach Four Seasons City.

”Huff, huff... Cough, cough.” When Xiao Yi arrived below Four Seasons City, he started gasping for air.

The consecutive twelve days of travel, although he rested intermittently, roughly taking a four-hour break every few days,

Still, it had taken a toll on his physical body.

Other Martial Artists simply couldn’t travel like this; they would have collapsed from exhaustion in just a few days.

It was only because he had perfected the first layer of the Asura Battle Body, with excessively strong physical strength, that he could withstand it.

”Huff...” A few tens of seconds later, Xiao Yi stopped gasping for air and muttered resentfully, ”Once all this is sorted out, I’m going to sleep until I’m dead to the world.”