Chapter 41: Eye for an Eye (Third Update!)
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In the Xiao Family Hall, Xiao Zhan was entertaining Su Yun.
Xiao Zhan was somewhat surprised. Master Han rarely visited his Xiao Family outside of the beginning of the month.
"Patriarch Xiao, please call your Three Elders and Jia Liebi. I, Han Li, have something that requires their assistance."
Su Yun said to Xiao Zhan in a calm tone.
Xiao Zhan was delighted upon hearing this and quickly sent someone to notify them.
Master Han was generous, and if he had something to ask of the Xiao Family, it was a good thing.
Previously, they had joined forces with the Jiali Family to wipe out the Obba Family.
They had been given a Fourth-Rank Peak Pill.
A short while later, the Three Elders of the Xiao Family arrived in the hall. After taking their seats, their eyes gleamed with intensity.
Clearly, they shared the same thoughts as Xiao Zhan. In this matter, they must ensure that the Jiali Family was outshone.
They wanted Master Han to know that the Xiao Family was far more capable than the Jiali Family, so that in the future, he would favor them more.
The thoughts of the First Elder of the Xiao Family were even more active. If he could take the lead in this matter, wouldn't the Qi Gathering Powder for Yu'er be secured?
The First Elder clenched his hands tightly. He was already old, the eldest among the four in the Xiao Family. He no longer harbored hopes of breaking through to a higher realm.
He had shifted his focus to his descendants, seeking resources for them.
The Jiali Family's residence was some distance from the Xiao Family, so it took Jia Liebi some time to arrive.
"I apologize, Master Han. I kept you waiting."
Jia Liebi hurriedly apologized.
Su Yun waved his hand, not minding the delay.
"I called everyone here because I have a favor to ask."
"Master Han, please give your instructions. The Xiao Family will do our utmost to fulfill them."
Xiao Zhan solemnly promised.
"The Jiali Family will do the same. Master Han, please speak!"
Jia Liebi also quickly said.
Su Yun nodded.
He had his own considerations for seeking out the Xiao Family and the Jiali Family.
These two families were local forces in Wu Tan City, with frequent contact with nearby mercenaries. They should have more intelligence in this area.
The Mittel Auction House and the Alchemists' Guild were different.
The heads of these two places, Ya Fei and Luo Qianchen, did not limit their focus to just Wu Tan City. They were better suited for matters related to the Gama Empire.
"I want your two families to find a person.
This person has one eye, is well-built, and is particularly skilled with a bow. His Martial Qi cultivation is not low, and he is likely a Martial Master.
As for his identity, you can check the mercenaries around Wu Tan City."
Su Yun provided all the information about the man.
After the five people present heard this, they already had a clear idea.
The characteristics were quite distinct, making him easy to find.
Jia Liebi thought for a moment before asking.
"May I ask what Master needs this person for? Could you tell us so we can consider whether to bring him to you alive or dead?"
Su Yun laughed at this. Jia Liebi was quite humorous. He continued.
"I just want his head."
The five people exchanged glances, understanding the situation.
To have offended Master Han, this person was already on the path to death.
"Then I'll leave it to all of you."
Su Yun politely said, then added.
"This time, whichever family brings this person's head to me will receive a Fourth-Rank Pill from me. Of course, you must provide the ingredients."
The five people present all showed a glint of excitement in their eyes.
Su Yun noted their reactions and nodded in satisfaction. This would give them the motivation they needed.
"In seven days, I will visit the Xiao Family again. That's all for today. I'll take my leave now."
Su Yun stood up and said to them.
The five people present looked serious.
Seven days!
Although Su Yun did not explicitly say it, they were not fools and understood what he meant.
Master Han wanted this person's head within seven days!
The five people quickly stood up and escorted Su Yun out of the Xiao Family.
After Su Yun left, the atmosphere between the four people of the Xiao Family and Jia Liebi became tense.
After a while, Xiao Zhan spoke first.
"Each family will act on their own?"
"Each family will act on their own!"
Jia Liebi responded.
Su Yun's attitude was clear. There was only one pill, and he clearly wanted them to compete.
Moreover, this matter was likely a test for the two families.
If the Jiali Family found the person first and brought his head, perhaps the pill originally entrusted to the Xiao Family would be given to the Jiali Family to sell?
Thinking of this possibility, Jia Liebi felt a surge of excitement.
In the past month, due to his defection, the Xiao Family had raised the prices of all items in their Marketplace except for pills.
This caused some people to shift to the Jiali Family's Marketplace, giving the Jiali Family some breathing room.
However, their income had not yet returned to the previous normal levels.
Although the Marketplace controlled by the Obba Family had been divided between the two families, the Jiali Family's control over the Marketplace had expanded.
But pills were too powerful, drawing too much customer traffic.
He was very envious of the Xiao Family's pill business...
Jia Liebi left the Xiao Family with these thoughts.
Xiao Zhan and the Three Elders of the Xiao Family were not worried that their pill business would be taken away.
However, they also intended to suppress the Jiali Family and wanted to take the lead in this matter since there was only one pill.
After Su Yun returned home, he no longer worried about this matter.
Not everyone was the protagonist. A mere Martial Master-level mercenary, facing the combined forces of two major families, had little chance of survival.
The Xiao Family and the Jiali Family, although minor characters in the original story, were true powerhouses in Wu Tan City.
That night, Su Yun slept with his beloved, while Xiao Zhan and the Three Elders were still in the hall, discussing how to find the person.
Xiao Zhan frowned and said.
"It's not difficult to obtain information about this person.
His physical characteristics are distinct, he is a Martial Master, and he is highly skilled with a bow. He should be quite well-known in the mercenary circles.
We just need to send people to contact the mercenaries, gather information, and then offer a payoff. We will naturally get his information."
The Three Elders nodded. This was not hard to think of.
They understood Xiao Zhan's concerns.
Basic information such as name and approximate cultivation level was easy to obtain.
But more secretive information was harder to come by.
For example, his residence.
Mercenaries were people who risked their lives for a living. They were very cautious and would not easily reveal their residences or activity areas.
It might be impossible to gather this information, as being struck by a basketball while sleeping could be fatal.
This was also why Su Yun had always come to the Xiao Family himself.
He was afraid of exposing his residence and being ambushed. He would also be extremely cautious when returning home.
After all, there was the Little Medical Fairy at home, and if anything happened, he would regret it deeply.
(End of Chapter)