Swallowed Star 2: Land of Origin

Chapter 55: Chapter 52 Hiring at the City Owner's Mansion

"As for my godly body, I have no way to progress any further at the moment," Luo Feng thought. "Moving forward, on one hand, I need to cultivate the 'Lie Yuan Technique' and strive to make a breakthrough in willpower as soon as possible. On the other hand, it's time to deepen my understanding of the laws, starting with comprehending a few Primal Chaos Realm techniques."

Understanding the Primal Chaos Laws is not something that can be achieved overnight.

It requires continuous accumulation, first by comprehending some Primal Chaos Realm techniques and then through a lengthy period of accumulation until one day, there is a moment of enlightenment, and the complete Law of Primal Chaos is understood.

"The path of cultivation through bloodline progression allows one to reach the Primal Chaos Realm with the help of Bloodline Transformation," Luo Feng contemplated. "But for me, the only way forward is 'comprehending the Primal Chaos Laws'."

"I have already perfected the cultivation of the three secret techniques 'Primal Chaos Great Strength Diagram,' 'World Breaking Nine Blades,' and 'Nine Netherworlds' at the level of an eternal true god. 'Dong Hua' and 'Duan Mie' at the eternal true god level still have some parts I haven't fully grasped, and there's even more room for progress with the 'Lie Yuan Technique.'"

With a single thought, Luo Feng continued to maintain the 'Great Destruction Heart Refining Technique' to further hone his will. This seemingly painful process had long since become something his spiritual will could handle.

"Sigh."

While maintaining the honing of his will, Luo Feng's godly body returned to normal, and he then exited the Star Tower.

Boom, boom, boom~~~

As the underground palace doors opened, Morosa and Moyu Qingyan, who were inside the cave mansion, immediately came to greet him: "Master!"

Luo Feng's Perfect Divine Body could perfectly conceal all aura. Neither Morosa nor Moyu Qingyan could perceive any change in Luo Feng.

"Qingyan, haven't you been at home accompanying your father?" Luo Feng asked with a smile.

"As soon as you went into seclusion, he went back home, to accompany his father, to accompany his two brothers. But it wasn't long before he escaped back here," Morosa said with a laugh.

"Escaped back?" Luo Feng was surprised.

Moyu Qingyan could only explain, "My eldest brother also got married recently. With both my eldest brother and third brother married, they tried to play matchmaker, and many female cultivators took the initiative to visit. I was so overwhelmed that I had no choice but to flee back here."

"Many female cultivators took the initiative to visit?" Luo Feng laughed, "How many is 'many'?"

"Quite a few, actually. Even a few bold female cultivators came right up to the entrance of your cave mansion," Morosa chuckled. "Later, Qingyan asked me to step in and scare those female cultivators away."

"I have no interest in matters of the heart; I only wish to understand the Ten Fundamental Laws as soon as possible," Moyu Qingyan declared.

Luo Feng nodded and smiled, "That's also true. Once you become a true god of void space, you will have endless life. There's indeed no need to rush things when it comes to matters of the heart. When you meet someone you truly like, your heart will tell you."

Moyu Qingyan listened, but it was evident that he was firmly resolute and unwilling to get involved in matters of love.

Luo Feng then inquired, "Has anything significant happened in Huyang City while I was in seclusion? Shang Tianyan didn't run into any trouble, did he?"

"His days have been carefree, of course no one would go after him," Morosa replied. "But there has been quite a shake-up within Huyang City, with the city owner's mansion and Shi Kingdom's forces clashing several times, many died or were injured."

Luo Feng nodded.

"The biggest commotion involved Gaowu Shui. That Leader Gaowu Shui actually turned against his own family," Morosa said with a smile.

"What happened to him?" Luo Feng was curious.

Gaowu Shui was Moli Xiao's favourite protégé and had once attempted to capture Meiwu Qi. Luo Feng had a rather good impression of Leader Gaowu Shui.

"Gaowu Shui, originally just an ordinary member of the Gaowu Family, had long been marginalized. He later joined the Huyang Legion on his own as a common soldier and attracted the attention of Commander Moli Xiao, who thoroughly supported his growth, enabling his rapid ascent to eternal true godhood," Morosa explained.

"Not long ago, the Gaowu Family's Clan Leader 'Gaowu Wei' hosted a banquet for Gaowu Shui, but Gaowu Shui turned on them during the meal, calling in the Huyang Guards to seize the Gaowu Family's Clan Leader and other core members, including his own father!"

"To seize his own family's upper echelons and publicly declare that Gaowu Wei had sided with Shi Kingdom's forces," Morosa expressed with a sense of amazement. "Treason! Gaowu Shui clearly wanted these high-level members of the Gaowu Family to die. In fact, soon after the clan leader was captured, he was executed."

Luo Feng nodded, "Gaowu Shui left his family at a young age, so his bond with them was very weak."

"Even so," Morosa added, "the fact that he could carry out such harsh actions against his own family came as a shock to everyone in Huyang City. They suspect that Gaowu Shui deliberately pinned the crime on them."

"You seem to know quite a lot," Luo Feng teased.

"I hear a lot when I'm out eating and drinking," Morosa replied. "By the way, Deputy City Lord Moli paid a visit during your seclusion and asked that you contact him as soon as you emerged."

"Moli Meng?" Luo Feng nodded and immediately sent a message to Moli Meng.

...

It was just a short moment.

Moli Xiao and Moli Meng arrived together, paying a personal visit to Luo Feng.

"Please, have a seat," Luo Feng said inside the mountain summit pavilion, sitting there while Moyu Qingyan helped pour the wine, and an array of exotic fruits was already set out.

"Lord Luo He must already know that Shi Kingdom's forces have been stirring up trouble within Huyang City," Commander Moli Xiao began from his seat. "Our city owner's mansion is also troubled by this, and today, as a representative of the city owner's mansion, I am here to request Lord Luo He's assistance."

"You're asking for my help?" Luo Feng shook his head, "I have no grievances with Shi Kingdom's forces, so why would I get involved?"

Moli Xiao nodded, "I understand. Most local families in Huyang City don't want to get involved for fear of reprisal from the Shi Kingdom. But Lord Luo He, you're merely with two servants and have no attachments, why fear the Shi Kingdom's forces? Since you are an eternal true god, the Primal Chaos Overlord of Shi won't possibly bully the weak...

Just facing some eternal true gods, Lord Luo He, surely you wouldn't care."

"Not fearing them doesn't mean I want to engage them in a battle to the death," Luo Feng refused.

"If we ask for Lord Luo He's help, naturally, we come with sincerity," Moli Xiao said. "Lord Luo He, you just need to garrison a location. The garrison will not exceed one era, and we are willing to offer one million Cosmic Sand."

"Garrisoning for one era?" Luo Feng shook his head, "That's too long."

One million Cosmic Sand was something he could obtain himself; it wasn't very appealing.

"It's not necessarily for an entire era. If Shi Kingdom makes a move, just help us defend the crucial location, and the mercenary task will be deemed complete," Moli Xiao stated.

Luo Feng replied, "You should know that one million Cosmic Sand doesn't mean much to me."

"Yes, Brother Luo He managed to pressure the Six Lords Alliance and Cloud Treasure Tower into paying one million Cosmic Sand within a day," Commander Moli Xiao said. "However, the resources our city owner's mansion can mobilize are limited."

"I need a portion of 'Black Marsh Poison,'" Luo Feng said. "If you're willing, I'll help. Otherwise, you had better find someone more capable."

"Black Marsh Poison?" Commander Moli Xiao was surprised. "Brother Luo He actually knows about the 'Black Marsh Poison' produced by Yu Kingdom?"

"I've heard a little about it," Luo Feng said.

The information provided by his master, Mountain Sitting Guest, and the intelligence from the Duan Dong River lineage allowed Luo Feng to have an understanding of the vast majority of ancient existences within the Land of Origin. He also knew that some of Yu Kingdom's special products, among which 'Black Marsh Poison', were very suitable for him.

The Black Marsh Poison contained terrifyingly potent venom, but if a very small amount was ingested, it could be used to hone the Spiritual Will.

A portion of Black Marsh Poison, as a product of Yu Kingdom, came at a relatively low cost since it was supplied to the offspring of major families on the Land of Origin. It rarely ended up in large cities.

If Luo Feng wanted to pay extra to buy it, he'd generally have to pay several times the going rate to get it.

"I will discuss it with the city owner," Commander Moli Xiao said, his Divine Power Incarnation at the city owner's mansion having a discussion about the matter with his companions.

It wasn't long.

"The Black Marsh Poison is indeed a specialty of the Qumeng Royal Family. The city owner promises that he can apply for a portion of 'Black Marsh Poison'," Commander Moli Xiao said.

"Good," Luo Feng nodded. "Where do I need to garrison?"

Commander Moli Xiao showed a smile.

With conditions met, this Lord Luo He could indeed be recruited.

"I'll take you there," Commander Moli Xiao nodded, and Moli Meng also smiled beside him.

...

Within the city owner's mansion.

The Lord of Huyang City, an elderly man with white hair, the Divine Power Incarnation of Commander Moli Xiao, and a man with a single horn sat separately.

"This Luo He isn't afraid of our Five Great Families, nor has he ever feared the forces of Shi Kingdom. Such a detached and powerful individual is easy to hire," the Lord of Huyang City said with a smile. "But the fact that he knows about 'Black Marsh Poison' suggests he is quite knowledgeable."

"With such strength, naturally, he has had some extraordinary encounters," the elderly man said. "With him joining, our defensive force in the three forbidden lands will be quite sufficient, with no weaknesses."

"No one saw how he killed Ying Cang, so his strength might not be as high as you all imagine," the single-horned man said indifferently. "In my opinion, there's no need to involve this Luo He. The city owner's mansion might be somewhat inferior in strength, but it's more reliable!"

Commander Moli Xiao explained, "We have studied Luo He's temperament, and he is indeed trustworthy. Moreover, all three forbidden lands, not one can afford to be lost!"

"Enough," the single-horned man said. "After all, you Five Great Families are responsible for Huyang City. Once this matter is resolved, I will return to the Royal Capital."

"Your efforts are appreciated, General Yong," the Lord of Huyang City, the elderly man, and Commander Moli Xiao all said politely.

Among the ancient Royals of Yu Kingdom, the single-horned man was in command of an army, much stronger than Commander Moli Xiao at the level of an eternal true god. Since even a Godly King would have a hard time mobilizing a Primal Chaos Overlord, when dispatching subordinates, it's generally someone like 'General Yong', a supremely strong eternal true god.

"If it weren't for having to deal with the forces of Shi Kingdom, I really would have liked to test Luo He's strength," the single-horned man murmured before leaving with a laugh.

"Fortunately, General Yong understands that the task is of greatest importance," the Lord of Huyang City said, shaking his head with a sigh. "Otherwise, before clashing with the forces of Shi Kingdom, if he started a fight with Lord Luo He, it would have been a joke."

"General Yong, valued by the Godly King, naturally knows what matters most," the elderly man said with a smile.

...

In a vital location within Huyang City, one of Huyang's Ten Great Legions, the 'Jin Xiao Legion', was garrisoned.

A Flying Boat landed inside a building of the legion's camp, and five figures stepped out. It was Commander Moli Xiao, Moli Meng, Luo Feng, and two servants.

"The camp of the Jin Xiao Legion?" Luo Feng was surprised. "Is this where I need to garrison?"

"Yes."

Commander Moli Xiao said, "This appears to be just a campsite, but it is actually one of Huyang City's forbidden lands. On the surface, it's guarded only by one legion, but in reality, two Huyang Guards teams are also hidden here. With your help, Brother Luo He, it is enough to secure this place."

Luo Feng looked at the building in front of him and could sense that deep within the building, the atmosphere was much heavier.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Three figures hurried over, none other than the General of the Jin Xiao Legion and the two Leaders of the Huyang Guard.

"Commander," General Jin Xiao and the two Leaders of the Huyang Guard saluted respectfully. They also noticed Moli Meng, Luo Feng, and the two servants.

"From now on, Lord Luo He will also be stationed here," Commander Moli Xiao said. "Carry on with the previous plan; Lord Luo He is free to move about in the camp."

"Yes," the three of them responded.

Luo Feng observed them, his gaze lingering on one of the Leaders of the Huyang Guard, who was precisely Gaowu Shui. He and this Gaowu Shui seemed to have quite a fate.

"Deliver what you've promised as soon as possible, or I will leave," Luo Feng urged.

"Don't worry, what's due to you will not be short," Commander Moli Xiao assured with a smile.

The nearby General Jin Xiao and the two Leaders of Huyang Guard inwardly marveled; the highest commander of the Huyang Legion was usually very stern, but now he was exceedingly polite and friendly towards Lord Luo He.

They all understood that even the combined strength of the Jin Xiao Legion with the two Huyang Guard teams was probably no match for a single Lord Luo He. Lord Luo He was indeed the most important defensive force of this place.