In the following two days, Zhao Hai and the others were very low key. The three either rested in the hotel, went to the mission hall to look for missions, or went to the Wild Goose Pavilion to eat. They almost didn’t go to any other place. Their actions made the Blood Knife Gang relieved.
Three days after he met Zhao Hai, Liu Zhen suddenly arrived in Zhao Hai’s room and asked to see Zhao Hai.
Hearing that Liu Zhen is here, Zhao Hai wasn’t afraid. He knew that there would be some news. When Liu Zhen entered Zhao Hai’s room, he immediately smiled at Zhao Hai and said, “Brother Zhao, how have you been?”
Hearing Liu Zhen, Zhao Hai smiled and said, “I’ve been very good. May I ask why Brother Liu came to visit?”
Liu Zhen smiled and said, “I came with good news. I found a mission to Demonheart City. Demonheart City is a major city directly under the Forbidden Path Sect. I believe brother Zhao and his brothers are qualified for this mission.”
Hearing this, Zhao Hai couldn’t help but stare, then he smiled and said, “Thank you very much, Brother Liu. If Brother Liu has the opportunity to go to Demonheart City, make sure to come find me. I’ll make sure to have time for you.”
Liu Zhen laughed, “Brother Zhao is too polite. I hope that your cultivation gets higher in Demonheart City.”
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “Brother Liu is too polite. I’ll thank you in advance for your words. When will the mission depart?”
Liu Zhen smiled and said, “The day after tomorrow. It’s a mission with other people. However, this mission is affiliated with our Blood Knife Gang, so you don’t have to worry. You will definitely get your share.”
Hearing this, Zhao Hai waved his hand and said, “Brother Liu, you don’t have to say that. This mission belongs to the Blood Knife Gang in the first place. We are just joining. How can we take money? Brother Liu is looking down on us too much.”
Liu Zhen laughed and said, “Brother, you misunderstand. I don’t mean to look down on you. With you, the mission will become safer. Moreover, with the three of you, we can send three fewer people. We don’t need to invest as much in the mission. So, you must collect your share. This is the rule for rogue cultivators.”
Zhao Hai smiled and said, “If Brother Liu says so, then I won’t be polite and take the money. What time do we need to be there the day after tomorrow?”
Liu Zhen smiled and said, “You need to be there between 7 and 9 in the morning. You will congregate at the east gate.”
Zhao Hai nodded, “Alright. We will be there on time. Brother Liu, don’t leave yet, let’s share a few cups. We won’t know when we can see each other again.”
Liu Zhen chuckled and said, “Today is not good. I have matters to deal with, so I have to go back. Don’t worry, our Blood Knife Gang regularly gets missions to Demonheart City. We will meet when the time comes.”
Liu Zhen smiled and said, “Even if you were late, nobody will say anything. Anyway, I see that you don’t have any beasts for travel, so I prepared three wind-chasing horses for you. Treat it as my gift.”
Hearing Liu Zhen, Zhao Hai couldn’t help but stare. However, he didn’t decline. He cupped his fist towards Liu Zhen and said, “We brothers will remember Brother Liu’s kindness. If Brother Liu has any need for us in the future, don’t hesitate to give us a message. We will make sure to receive you.” After saying that, Zhao Hai took out a rough-looking transmission plate and handed it over to Liu Zhen.
Looking at the small transmission plate, Liu Zhen understood Zhao Hai’s sentiment. He received the transmission plate and said, “Alright, then I won’t be polite when the time comes. Brother, I wish you safe travels.”
Zhao Hai cupped his fist and said, “Thank you very much, Brother Liu.” At this time, a sharp whistling sound was heard from the caravan. Zhao Hai knew that the caravan was about to leave.
Liu Zhen looked at the caravan and said, “It’s time to leave.”
Zhao Hai cupped his fist and said, “Until we meet again, Brother Liu.” At this time, the caravan began to move slowly. Zhao Hai and the others got up on their wind-chasing horses. Then after cupping his fist towards Liu Zhen once more, Zhao Hai and the others followed the carriages.
Liu Zhen also cupped his fist towards Zhao Hai. After Zhao Hai and the others left, a Blood Knife Gang member looked at Liu Zhen and said, “Hall Master, why are you very polite to him? I can’t see anything in him.”
Liu Zhen smiled faintly and said, “Being polite to him is just to foster good relations. We don’t need to offend a person like this. You should also be clear about the state of Demonheart City. Is that a place where a Soul Fusion stage cultivator can thrive? Maybe it won’t be long before they return to Split River City. When that happens, they will definitely join our gang.”
“The addition of strength that three Soul Fusion cultivators could add to the gang couldn’t be underestimated. And the only thing we gave in exchange are a few kind words and three horses. It’s not a bad trade. Even if they don’t return, that would mean that they have established a foothold in Demonheart City. This can only be good for us. It would be equivalent to having another ally in Demonheart City.”
Hearing Liu Zhen, the Blood Knife Gang member couldn’t help but stare. Then his face immediately showed admiration as he looked at Liu Zhen, “Hall Master is brilliant as usual.” Liu Zhen laughed when he heard this.
Naturally, Zhao Hai didn’t know what Liu Zhen was scheming. However, he only showed a false facade towards Liu Zhen. He didn’t really expect Liu Zhen to treat him well. Liu Zhen’s identity didn’t allow him to do that.
After the caravan left Split River City, its progress was very quick. There were 20 carriages in the caravan, all of which were closed carriages. Zhao Hai suspected that the carriages were a type of spatial equipment. Moreover, not only could they store a lot of items, they also have some defensive capabilities.
The caravan leader was a Blood Knife Gang member. It was the cultivator who spoke to Liu Zhen when Zhao Hai arrived. Naturally, the caravan leader has received instruction from Liu Zhen to be polite towards Zhao Hai and the others. He didn’t order Zhao Hai around and just instructed him to follow the caravan.
Zhao Hai didn’t communicate with the other people in the caravan. He didn’t want to have anything to do with these people. At the same time, the others ignored him. This allowed Zhao Hai and the others to quietly follow behind the caravan. This caused them to look out of place. They didn’t talk to any Blood Knife Gang member while the Blood Gang members also left them on their own.