Chapter 180 - 42: Sacrificial Elder

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After the beast tide had settled, the Huangteng Team reorganized within the Guard City of Daoye Mountain. Before leaving Daoye Mountain, the Hunting Soldier Branch tasked Feng Kuo to invite Yun Sheng over. "Master Yanyun, was that elderly senior truly your master that day, and is he really a Summoning Emperor Level powerhouse?" Since Yun Sheng "acquired" a Summoning Emperor Level master, the Hunting Soldier Branch treated her with great respect, changing her title as well. Yun Sheng had anticipated this question and had prepared her response, "He is my master, and I met him by a stroke of fate. He usually teaches me some summoning knowledge, and just happened to help out during the beast tide." "That’s good. Since the elderly senior’s identity is confirmed, here’s his reward for you to pass on," someone from the Hunting Soldier Branch handed Yun Sheng an Imperial Purple Gold Card. Yun Sheng looked puzzled, glancing at Feng Kuo nearby. "This is a reward from the Daoye Mountain Hunting Soldier Branch to thank the elderly senior for his assistance; it totals ten thousand Wuji Purple Gold Coins," Feng Kuo signaled Yun Sheng to accept it. Ten thousand Purple Gold Coins, equivalent to one hundred thousand Imperial gold coins, is no small sum. "In addition to ten thousand Purple Gold Coins, I would like to ask Master Yanyun to help persuade the elderly senior to emerge and serve as the sacrificial elder for the Hunter Soldier Alliance," the Hunting Soldier Branch had suffered severe losses during this calamity, losing a large number of elite hunter soldiers and an elder, severely draining their vitality. Though the beast tide has been quelled, it has also exposed the Guard City of Daoye Mountain’s vulnerable defenses and insufficient strength. "Sacrificial elder? Impossible, my master is elusive and keeps a low profile, not accustomed to staying in one place for too long," Yun Sheng quickly turned down the offer, joking that she had to return to Yujing soon, without any time to serve as the Guard City of Daoye Mountain’s sacrificial elder. "Sheng, the sacrificial elder of the Hunter Soldier Alliance is not just for Daoye Mountain. He would be the sacrificial elder for the entire Hunter Soldier Alliance and wouldn’t need to stay in Daoye Mountain permanently. He would only need to make appearances during major crises faced by the Hunter Soldier Alliance, like this rare beast tide that occurs once every hundred years. Your master would just hold a nominal role. The Hunter Soldier Alliance would also pay an additional twenty thousand Imperial Purple Gold Coins every year as sacrificial money," Feng Kuo tried to persuade her. Twenty thousand Imperial Purple Gold Coins, which is equivalent to two hundred thousand gold coins, secretly frightened Yun Sheng; she had earned a million gold coins at the last B-level assessment through intensive efforts. Being the sacrificial elder for the Daoye Mountain Branch, earning two hundred thousand gold coins a year without doing anything, definitely seems like a promising deal. Seeing Yun Sheng promptly agreeing to the invitation, the people from the Daoye Mountain Hunting Soldier Branch were ecstatic, and one of them handed Yun Sheng a sacrificial badge, "This badge provided by the Hunter Soldier Alliance allows your esteemed master to make three requests to the Hunter Soldier Alliance, but these requests must not violate the foundation of the Alliance." Yun Sheng accepted it as well. "Furthermore, I have a few invitation letters here, personally issued by commanders of several A-level hunting corps within the territory of Dazhou, offering generous conditions, hoping you could join their hunting corps," as the Hunting Soldier Branch forwarded the invitation letters, Feng Kuo’s expression subtly changed. In fact, known as "Bloody Lolita," Yanyun is the biggest beneficiary of this beast tide, and these hunting corps aim to recruit her to harness the power of a Summoning Emperor Level powerhouse. "Thank them for their kindness, but I’m not interested in joining any hunting corps right now," after returning to Yujing, Yun Sheng must enter the Wu Xuan Wuji Hall, and she believed that she wouldn’t be able to participate in hunting missions for a long time. Upon hearing this, Feng Kuo relaxed a bit, as Yun Sheng was currently their team’s main attraction and could not be spared. After sorting out those matters, Huangteng Team hurried back to Yujing, accompanied by Yun Sheng and Lin Yao’er from Cien Hall. Father Lin’s health had almost fully recovered, so he took over managing the medical clinics in the region of Daoye Mountain. Lin Yao’er, recommended by Yun Sheng and Feng Kuo, was preparing to continue her previously interrupted magic course at the Royal Magic Academy. On the other hand, Yun Sheng also wanted to ask her to help re-establish a medical clinic in Yujing City. Upon returning to Yujing City, the streets were still strewn with the red remnants of firecrackers, permeated with a festive atmosphere that hadn’t yet dissipated. "Yun Sheng, thanks to you, we were able to advance smoothly to B-level Hunter Soldiers. Here are five thousand Imperial gold coins, distributed by the branch after we advanced to a B-level Hunter Soldier Team. We have discussed it and decided that all the gold coins should go to you. As for future Team missions, you can choose to join or not. If you’re busy, just send a message to the Wenren Residence. We three won’t be in Yujing City most of this period," Feng Kuo explained, understanding that Yun Sheng should prioritize her studies after going to Wu Xuan Wuji Hall. After the examination in Daoye Mountain, successfully advancing to a B-level Hunter Soldier Team, and being backed by a powerful Summoning Emperor Level Summoner, Huangteng suddenly became the elite of Da Zhou Hunters, even several A-level large Hunting Corps extended olive branches to Huangteng. However, the three members of Huangteng did not join any Hunting Corps and received several B-level missions, planning to leave immediately to complete various tasks. Yun Sheng, without being polite, knew that money doesn’t bite. She needed to restore the medical clinic, look for ways to treat her father, and manage her own business, which currently required a large amount of funds. After parting with the others, Yun Sheng accompanied Lin Yao’er around the city looking for a place to stay. As the two walked through the city street, feeling hungry, Yun Sheng found a restaurant in the city, picking a quiet spot by the window, and ordered several exquisite dishes for them to eat while chatting. Suddenly, they heard an uproar, the noise coming from the direction of the city gate. Looking to the southern side of the street, two columns of disciplined Da Zhou soldiers lined up in a row. A magnificent carriage came into view, flying a banner with "Crown Prince Mansion" written on it fluttering in the wind. On the street, a hundred-mile-long red carpet was rolled out, and the ceremony was grand. Two familiar figures descended from the carriage, namely Ye Beilian and Chen Lianlian. Ye Beilian’s expression looked rather unhospitable, and Chen Lianlian, despite her beautified appearance, seemed somewhat uneasy. Both stood on the street corner, as if they were waiting for someone. "Waiter, who commands such grandeur that warrants the Crown Prince of Great Zhou himself to personally receive them?" Yun Sheng, having been away from Yujing for a while, was unaware of what had happened in the capital. "You ladies are from out of town? Not aware of such big news? The Crown Prince is here to welcome Emperor Beiming of Dazhou, Prince Ye Beiming," the diners in the restaurant had already gathered at the window. Upon hearing the words "Ye Beiming," Yun Sheng couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Chapter 180 - 42: Sacrificial Elder

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