The King of Urban Mercenaries

Lin Fei exclaimed in shock: "Is it really the Demon Lord Hua Xian?"

Hearing Lin Fei utter this name, even Miss Xiaoqing’s father was taken aback. He hadn’t expected that there would be someone here related to the Demon Lord Hua Xian.

"Shut up! I forbid you to say that name!"

The Sect Master of Qianhuang Peak roared in anger and simultaneously struck at Lin Fei. The Sky-reaching Sword Light cleaved towards Lin Fei instantly. However, facing Dugu Xiaoqi, Dugu Xiaoqi merely sighed and said, "Senior Brother, there was no need for this."

After speaking, a sword suddenly appeared in Dugu Xiaoqi’s hand, and he lightly tapped the opponent’s attacking sword with his long sword, shattering it instantly.

The crowd gasped in astonishment, not expecting Dugu Xiaoqi’s skill to be so advanced, completely beyond everyone’s expectations.

At this moment, Dugu Xiaoqi said to Miss Xiaoqing’s father, "Senior Qingzhi, could you do me a favor?"

"Of course, how could I not help a swordmaster like Dugu Xiaoqi?" Miss Xiaoqing’s father, Qingzhi, replied.

Dugu Xiaoqi chuckled bitterly and said, "It’s merely an undeserved reputation. I hope you can take my disciple away from here, head to the Central State, and step onto a bigger stage."

Hearing Dugu Xiaoqi’s words, Qingzhi smiled, "Of course, I was interested in this boy Ye Ting anyway. It’s surprising that he was created by that great villain, Demon Lord Hua Xian."

Dugu Xiaoqi laughed, "He was just a pawn created by Demon Lord Hua Xian to escape. I don’t want him to have any issues, and I don’t want him to carry the grudges left by Demon Lord Hua Xian, as he is not Hua Xian’s person."

"I know, of course. Well, since that’s the case, I will take them away first. These victors can head to the Central State, reach a higher realm, and a more powerful world!" After Qingzhi finished speaking, with a wave of his hand, Lin Fei and the others from Qianhuang Peak instantly disappeared before everyone’s eyes.

"Universe in the Sleeve!" The Sect Master and many experts were in disbelief; it was truly Universe in the Sleeve.

"Unexpectedly, Senior Qingzhi is an Emperor-level expert, truly formidable!" The Sect Master of Qianhuang Peak ceased his attack and looked at Qingzhi, then spoke.

Qingzhi smiled without saying a word, leading Lin Fei and the other victors from Qianhuang Peak, heading towards the Holy City of Central State. His voice echoed back, "I’ll take the people first. As for the one hundred and eight slots for your Qianhuang Peak, decide for yourselves."

The voice grew fainter. At this moment, the people below the stage realized that their Qianhuang Peak had as many as one hundred and eight slots, while ordinary people with over a hundred thousand still had to compete for merely four slots?

Moreover, not all four slots could necessarily pass through. This... this is truly disheartening.

"Hmph! Dugu Xiaoqi, are you happy now? Letting my enemies go, does that make you so pleased?" the Sect Master of Qianhuang Peak questioned.

At this moment, Dugu Xiaoqi smiled and said, "Senior Brother, don’t be mad; this matter was exceptionally simple. You’re being rash, it’s just your eagerness for revenge. When you calm down, you’ll realize how irrational your actions just were, so I hope you can take a moment to cool off."

"Mind your own business, worry about your son. Now, because of Lin Fei, he may have no hope for the Emperor-level, and even if there is hope, it would take such a long time to build up. Can he do it?" the Sect Master of Qianhuang Peak asked.

Dugu Xiaoqi laughed, "Aotian, come over here."

Dugu Aotian furrowed his brows, seemingly displeased with his father. After all, he harbored resentment towards Lin Fei, yet his father had rescued Lin Fei and even sent him to Central State, unbeknownst to his intentions.

However, since his father called him, Dugu Aotian naturally dared not dawdle. Although angry inside, he dared not defy his father’s orders, so he quickly stood before his father, waiting for instructions.

Dugu Xiaoqi looked at his son and sighed, "Aotian, you really shouldn’t be opposing Lin Fei!"

"I’m not opposing him; it’s he who is opposing me!" Dugu Aotian retorted.

"Hehe, don’t think I’m unaware of your actions. I just haven’t mentioned it. But now I give you a chance. Do you still wish to step into the Emperor-level realm?"

Dugu Aotian was taken aback, "Father, do you have a way?"

Dugu Xiaoqi nodded, "There certainly is a way; it just depends on whether you’re willing to do it."

Dugu Aotian paused, "Father, I am your son, after all. You don’t need to give me any reason, right?"

"You’ve got it wrong. If I don’t set conditions, I could have helped you become an Emperor-level expert long ago, but sometimes my help is one thing, and you becoming an Emperor-level expert yourself is another. The nature of the two is different; hence, the result isn’t the same," Dugu Xiaoqi explained.

"What’s the difference? Aren’t they both Emperor-level experts?" Dugu Aotian asked, puzzled.

Dugu Xiaoqi smiled, "If you become an Emperor-level expert by yourself, you can still advance further in the future. If I casually help you, you may stop at Emperor-level, so it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but I don’t want to harm you."

"Just an excuse. Besides, if I agree to your conditions, and you make me an Emperor-level expert, wouldn’t there be any side effects?" Dugu Aotian queried.

Dugu Xiaoqi shook his head, "Of course, when the time is right, the so-called side effects will also become a strength, a power that makes you stronger."

Hearing this, Dugu Aotian felt more confused. However, since his father said there was no problem, there shouldn’t be any, as his father wouldn’t likely harm him.

"Alright, Father, please instruct me on what to do?" Ultimately, Dugu Aotian conceded, having no choice, as the primary issue now was to become an Emperor-level expert; otherwise, everything else was just empty talk.

Dugu Xiaoqi smiled and said, "You now have only one goal, and that is to protect Lin Fei!"

"What?"

Dugu Aotian was stunned, thinking he might have heard wrong. He asked, "Father, what did you say? I didn’t hear clearly. Please say it again."

Dugu Xiaoqi shook his head, "You already understand; why ask again? My requirement is simple: go protect Lin Fei, so he no longer faces danger. That’s my only request. Go now."