Chapter 127: A Mysterious Encounter.


    Whoa there! That was close! Tangs self-proimed maker eximed as Tang just narrowly missed decapitating his head with his boomerang.


    Tang smirked as his attack wasntpletely avoided. A long gash appeared on the side of the cocky bastards face. This nearly sent him into an uncontroble rage. Only nearly though, he soon rushed towards Tang with his body encased in a golden aura. His fist punched out with enough force topletely tear through the chest of any regr 1ststage Qi Consolidator. Something that TangWuyingwas definitely not. He was still a 9thstage Qi Gatherer.


    This guy isnt your average trash. Tang thought as he effortlessly dodged the powerful blow.


    Before I kill you, tell me what you know about the spirit stones. Tang demanded.


    You didnt think that I was done just because I missed, did you!? He reared his fist back and let off another punch with jut as much deadliness as his first one.


    Tang didnt even look as if he was trying as he avoided that one as well. But then he threw another punch and another one. Seemingly hundreds of fists flew towards TangWuying. The fists took the shape of mighty dragons and ruptured the very air. Tang clicked histongue,this bastard was actually going to force him into wasting his energy on him. He was going to need all the energy he had if he wanted to make it back home with those spirit stones. He would have no issue progressing in the Qi Consolidation stage with the rumored hundreds of spirit stones.


    This little rumor even brought out his First Senior from his training and there was rarely anything that could aplish that. Only the big events held by the elders could do something like that.


    Whats wrong Tang!? Cant keep up!? His opponent shouted.


    Just the opposite in fact. Its all so slow that its just annoying to dodge. A golden me ignited from Tangs figure.


    With an incredibly quick spin that looked like just a single spin but was actually 3 full spins, Tang shed out with his boomerang. The many dragons were ripped apart by the single attack of Tang and the creator of those dragons was nearly split in half. An oue that wouldvee to fruition if it wasnt for the life-saving treasure hanging around his neck. Once he saw that he nearly died in one hit from someone one stage below himself, he immediately began to flee. Realizing that he was far outssed by TangWuying. A filthymoner that somehow was better than a noble cultivator like himself!


    Where are you heading off too so slowly, trash? Tangs boomerangs tip smashed into the fleeing young nobles gut as he appeared in front of him.


    He was sent flying in the opposite direction before crashing into Tangs boomerang once again. Tang appeared behind him in the time it takes a person to blink! By this point, the confident young man was broken beyond repair. He couldnt even utter words of contempt or forgiveness. Even asking TangWuyingfor mercy wasnt an option as he could only gargle blood.


    Not that Tang wouldve epted such words in the first ce. The handsome youth with deeply red hair and ancient yellow tattoos on his skin held up his boomerang over the incapacitated braggart.


    You werent anywhere near my level, idiot. His boomerang came down and a sickening crunch was heard as his head went rolling off into the distance.


    He looked towards Gong Jun after finishing off his opponent and clicked his tongue. Gong mightve been covered in blood with his opponent separated in two halves on the ground behind him but that annoying smile on his face tells him everything he needed to know. The bastard finished his opponent before he did. How annoying...


    I think I might know where the stones are buried. Gong said when he walked over.


    Speak then. Secretly Tang was d that Jun didnt gloat about the fact that he killed his enemy faster.


    Before I killed him, he revealed that a friend of his was heading towards the Mission Hall. That friend was a talented sensor. I believe we should head there next. Gong suggested.


    Lets get moving then. Tang started walking.


    Before you young gentlemen go... I have a few words to say to the one with the boomerang. A mysterious masked man suddenly appeared in front of them.


    Gong Jun brandished his de immediately after spotting the strange man. Where did hee from? Why couldnt he sense him? And why was figuring out his strength bordering on the line of impossibility?!


    Hello senior. He politely bowed despite being confused and slightly frightened of this masked persons true strength.


    Hello Young Master Jun. Possible future king of the Jianhong kingdom. The masked man gave a small bow back.


    Possible? He muttered in confusion. The only problem standing in his way of bing the prince or king of Jianhong is if he or Liu Lan died.


    Oh, it seems you are unaware. Never mind me then. The masked manughed with a jolly tone.


    What do you- His question was interrupted by his juniorbrother.


    Its you... I suppose it''s time for me to fulfil my end of our partnership? Tang guessed.


    Thats exactly why I''m here Young Master Tang. The masked man revealed.


    For what youve done for me, I have no choice but to ept. Tang was deeply grateful to the mysterious merchant. Without him gifting him this boomerang, who knows how far behind he would be inparison to his peers. He wouldve never known the greatness and true god of this world which is LordTyanirand received his blessings.


    Ohohothose are certainlywordsI like to hear. He happilyughed. What I''m going to ask of you isnt too outrageous. A fairly simple task for someone of your stature.


    Ask away.


    I need you to kill or cripple a disciple named Bingwen Huan. He requested.


    Consider it done. But I will have to get started on it after I''m done with my current circumstances. He replied.


    No problem. Just make sure it gets done before the start of the Grand Tournament for me. He turned away. Oh, before I leave, a little birdie told me that some cute little blue gems might be hiding near the home of a certain Head Elder. I figured you two would be acquainted with this elder more intimately than others.


    Wait! Before you leave, what did you mean possible?! Is someone going to try to assassinate me or Lan? Gong Jun asked.


    Far from it unless you mean in matters of love and affection. I might be willing to tell you who is sessfully trying toe between you and Princess Lan for a price... The masked man turned back around and looked deeply into the eyes of Gong Jun.


    His swirling violet eyes seemingly beat upon the heart of Gong Jun like a drum. Was what he saying was true? It couldnt just be nonsense if his junior brother was treating him with such respect. It must be said that the amount of people that TangWuyingshowed respect to could be counted with a single hand. This masked senior had to be someone of great importance to have his junior brotheractso cordially with him. He didnt even treat his own father with the respect a son should show to their father.


    Im willing to ept your task. Gong decided.


    Before the start of the Grand Tournament, Cripple Chaun Huan. It doesnt matter if you cut off his arm, take away a leg, or somehow force his cultivation to drop. Weaken him in some way and I''ll tell you what you wish to know.


    Understood senior. But how should I get in contact with you when Iplete the deed? Gong asked.


    Dont worry about that boy. Ill find you. Heughed in that whimsical voice of his that acted as if the world was his toy to y with as he pleases.


    The masked man soon disappeared and the two students of Elder Mo were left alone. They looked toward each other and thought of the same question.


    Just who the hell is that guy?


    TangWuyinghad more time to think about the identity of the masked man as he knew him longer. Hes always thought of the day when he was to meet the man again. Many thoughts and possibilities flew through his head about what their partnership would consist of. And so far, really nothing. Killing some person wasnt that big of a deal. The masked man also didnt regrly contact him and ask him to do things. So, all in all, this was a beneficial partnership for Tang. He didnt understand what the masked man got out of it, but did it really matter?


    Is he the man who you made the deal with? Jun cleverly asked.


    Wouldnt you like to know? Tang didnt answer him. It was possible the masked man could make a deal with Gong and give him a simr weapon. That was something he couldnt ept.


    He was already a little bit ahead of his senior because of hiscking spirit weapon. If he gained a weapon simr to theonehe has then they would be equals or he would be left in the dust by his senior. One of those oues was something he couldnt ept. Not until he found better ranked martial arts. Tang doubted hed ever find a martial art meant for his boomerang which meant his other martial arts needed to be superior enough to carry him along. Even his master, a head elder, doubted hed even find a mortal-ranked martial art for his weapon. It was a weapon hes never seen used before by any cultivator.


    I guess we should return home then and start digging. Gong smiled.


    What else would we do? Fool. Tang scoffed and started walking off.


    Were splitting the stones! Dont forget little Tang! Dont be asking for a fight for my stones!