The next morning, Ma Qian and Xiang Jiao left early in the morning toward the tallest hill they could find. Lin Yang have recovered around 90% by now, add to his late great dao realm cultivation, he should be able to handle the exam fairly easily. Ye Tian accompanied Lin Yang to the guild for the bounty hunter exam. Coincidentally, Wang Rong was actually working there, which made it convenient for them. While Lin Yang went on to take the exam, Ye Tian reviewed all the available missions the guild posted for both assassins and bounty hunters. He also asked Wang Rong if there were any new missions recently. Wang Rong had always favored Ye Tian not because she was attracted to him, but she felt something special about Ye Tian that she had not discovered from all the other boys she met throughout her life. But she also had to admit that Ma Qian and Xiang Jiao were also special in their own unique ways. Even the newcomer, Lin Yang, had caught Wang Rong’s attention. All they boys were all talented and much stronger than they looked.
Ye Tian carefully reviewed at each mission in details. He frowned a few times during his review. At other times, he was in a very deep though, almost seemed like he was trying to solve a huge mystery. He even asked Wang Rong if she had heard of those masked men he saw in the Shui Kingdom. Wang Rong said that there were something similar described in some assassin missions, but because it’s never been solved, it has been stored in another book. Wang Rong fetched the dusty book to let Ye Tian look at it. Ye Tian focused heavily on the content of the book where even outside noises could not even disturb him even a bit. He continued reading the missions from the dusty book, then he walked towards the normal navigation system that would reveal the rest of the assassin missions. He would walk back and forth, which caused Wang Rong a headache. She even felt that Ye Tian had some kind of obsession with these missions, especially the ones from the book.
Luckily, after these few hours, Lin Yang finally came back from the examination. It was another examiner who accompanied him and handed the book to Wang Rong for approval. Wang Rong took a look at Lin Yang’s book feeling a bit of surprise, and yet not as surprising as before. “Lin Yang – S Rank Bounty Hunter.” Wang Rong wondered why Ye Tian can always find someone very talented recruited into his group. It’s really rare to see such a group of young talents together. Furthermore, all of his friends aren’t even from powerful family backgrounds, with the exception of Lin Yang, but even his status has changed just recently. Ye Tian wasn’t interested in Lin Yang’s rank. Based on what he’s seen, he knew more or less that Lin Yang would be an S rank. He was more interested in getting Lin Yang to become a part of his zoids revenue schemes.
“Lin Yang, go look at the missions you think we can do,” Ye Tian said to Lin Yang, in which he obliged.
“Ms. Wang Rong, I have decided to accept these missions. I know it’s a bit excessive but I wonder if you can help me out,” Lin Yang explained.
“Hmmmm, this is going to be hard……Why do you want to accept so many of these?” Wang Rong was puzzled.
“This……” Ye Tian whispered.
“I’ll try to convince the elders of the guild. Wait here for a moment,” Wang Rong replied sensing that Ye Tian had his good reasons for it.
After an hour of waiting, a couple of elders showed up with Wang Rong. These elders were actually the same as the ones that tested him during his examination. Why were they all here? Did they also have an important mission to do?
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“Young man, why do you feel the need to accept so many missions? I see you’ve completed three missions that are quite difficult, which is impressive considering your cultivation base.” One of the elder asked curiously. There was no response from Ye Tian as he was looking down, thinking deeply on how to respond convincingly.
“This……Elders, I apologize that I cannot explain to you right now as I have my own purpose, but I can guarantee you this….if you approve on whatever missions I have accepted and will continue to approve the missions that I accept in the future, I swear on my life that I can accomplish all of it within 10 years! If not, then mark my word, I will become a slave for the guild for the rest of my life!” Ye Tian finally responded with such assurance.
Wang Rong, Lin Yang, and the elders were shocked to the bones when they heard what Ye Tian said. Lin Yang frowned a bit. He was thankful that Ye Tian and the others saved his life, but to be a slave……The elders, on the other hand, discussed further in private.
After a decision was made, one of the elders offered, “Ye Tian , this will be difficult for us to bypass, but it’s still doable. However, we would want to make a different deal with you. We’re not a guild that enjoys any form of slavery. But if you don’t complete all of those missions by the time 10 years have ended, we want you to work and fight for us for 100 years when that time comes. Our guild is also investigating on something that we can’t inform you right now, but the elders and I have faith that you will someday become a very powerful helper, and your strength would be a great aid for us in the future. How about it?”
“I accept!” Ye Tian said while clasping his hands and bowing to the elders. But within a short distance away from them, Lin Yang was about to raise his hand to object but no one was paying attention to him. Lin Yang sighed as it only took one day for him to fall from a high and respected nobility to an insignificant figure. He wanted to cry, but all those tears were already gone when he cried for his father.
The elders smiled since this opportunity would enable them to recruit Ye Tian and his friends. They’ve seen each of the gang’s profile and their examination performances. Each of them were supremely talented, even among other S ranks, the gang were the top elites of the S rank members. Their talent, ability, and character have impressed all the elders and even the chairman! Ye Tian was also happy, after all, he was the one who had nothing to lose! If he can’t complete all those missions in 10 years, who cares! He will die eventually due to the that little mysterious pearl in his heart. Throughout this negotiation, he never thought about the others opinions on this matter. If they didn’t ask, then he wouldn’t tell them about it and continue pretending to be stupid.
After all the contracts were signed, evening arrived. Ye Tian and Lin Yang headed to the brothel where they agreed to meet Ma Qian and Xiang Jiao. Lin Yang was nervous since he never went to a brothel, then he thought about Xiang Jiao who’s a monk! How would Xiang Jiao respond to this situation?
In a small table were 4 young men drinking wine, but it was actually water that they brought with them. They couldn’t afford the wine, and as long as they didn’t get caught, they would keep doing it. Lin Yang was blushing immensely while pretending to sip on his cup of wine. Ma Qian was flirting with the ladies of the house. As for whether he had any success or not, that’s still unknown, but the ladies appeared to enjoy his company. Ye Tian looked at Xiang Jiao confusingly, because Xiang Jiao had his eyes wide opened since he came in the brothel. Usually, he was the one closing his eyes with his head down like a typical monk.
The night went on until Xiang Jiao really paid attention to one woman in the corner. They were both looking at each other passionately without an exchange of word. This was the same woman as the one he saw when he passed by those grassland hills!
Was this love at first sight or was this another trouble at first sight?