Chapter 321 - 149: Primordial Spirit Breaking Realm, Demon Alliance Bounty

Chapter 321: Chapter 149: Primordial Spirit Breaking Realm, Demon Alliance Bounty

’Can this guy really escape from someone in the True Essence Realm?’

The thought sent a tremor through Hong Miaojin.

She could sense that this was Fang Xing’s own strength, not a boast backed by the Destiny Decree.

Still, anyone with such audacity was worth a second look.

"In any case, you must be careful. But rest assured, regarding the bounty, the Observatory won’t just sit back and do nothing. I’ve already sent a notice throughout the province: if anyone from any faction dares to accept the bounty, I will make the power behind them pay the price."

Hong Miaojin said coolly.

Hearing this, Fang Xing looked at her and cupped his hands in a salute. "Thank you, My Lord."

With her promise, at least the Martial Dao Upper Sects wouldn’t make a move. As for the Evil Cults, Demons and Monsters, and the Demon Sects—they were already enemies, so they were a given.

"First, go to South County. This is all the information on the situation there. It’s a major mission. If you succeed, I guarantee I’ll make your position permanent."

Hong Miaojin took out a stack of documents and handed them to him, her expression serious.

Fang Xing took the documents and nodded.

"You can decide on the specifics of the operation yourself. Will you need any personnel to assist you?" Hong Miaojin asked.

Fang Xing shook his head. "No need. The rest of Qing Province requires a lot of manpower. Just leave South County to me."

Hong Miaojin gave a slight nod. "Very well. Use the information I’ve given you and make your own decisions. Give me your token."

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Fang Xing was taken aback, but he quickly recovered. Without hesitating, he took out his identity token.

Hong Miaojin took his token, presented her own Commander Token, and swiped it lightly. A faint light flashed.

Then, she handed the token back to Fang Xing.

When Fang Xing took the token and looked at it, he was utterly stunned.

The Merit points on the token had shot up to twelve million!

Just like that, she had given him a reward of ten million Merit.

Hong Miaojin looked at him with a nonchalant expression. "I’ve approved ten million Merit for you in advance. Consider it a down payment on your reward."

"However, to keep this Merit, you’ll have to clear up at least fifty percent of the situation in South County."

"Otherwise, a portion of it will be deducted when the time comes."

"I’m giving you one year. Any problem with that?"

At her words, Fang Xing looked at the Merit on his token, couldn’t help but take a deep breath, and immediately stood up to face Hong Miaojin.

"Rest assured, My Lord. I will complete the mission."

Hong Miaojin smiled. "Then I’ll be waiting for your good news."

Fang Xing nodded solemnly.

Eliminating the Demon and Monster forces in an entire county was indeed a major undertaking, not something that could be accomplished in a short time.

However, with a full year, clearing at least fifty percent of the situation wouldn’t be a big problem for him.

He didn’t need to worry about the overall objective, but could instead focus on the Demon King Level targets.

Clearing them out would not only be a great harvest for him.

It would also be a huge achievement!

From a single county to an entire one.

The difference in scale was immense.

He already had some understanding of the situation in South County.

Besides the County Town, South County was comprised of twenty-six counties in total. Yunling County had already been cleared.

That left twenty-five counties remaining.

...

About an hour later, Fang Xing left the residence.

He returned to the Demon Suppression Mansion.

In his study, Fang Xing had more or less finished reading through the materials on South County.

A rough plan began to form in his mind.

’An entire county... Hmm, the rewards should be substantial. I’ll take it slow and eliminate them one by one.’

Putting the documents away, Fang Xing then got up and left the study.

Next, he paid a visit to the Merit Hall.

Of his twelve million Merit, Fang Xing spent five million in one go, exchanging them for the Rare Treasure Medicine needed to cultivate the Void Divine Seal.

Other items could be obtained out in the world, but the Rare Treasure Medicine for the Void Divine Seal could only be acquired through the exchange system.

He had plenty of Merit anyway; he might as well spend it where it counted.

He exchanged for over a dozen portions of the Rare Treasure Medicine.

After that, Fang Xing also exchanged for some restorative Elixirs.

He was resolved: he would not return until South County was cleansed.

Naturally, he had to make sure he had all the necessary resources prepared.

’That should be about it. I still have six and a half million left. Hmm, that’s enough for now.’

After taking stock and confirming everything was in order, Fang Xing stepped out of the Merit Hall.

All preparations were complete!

Now, his target was the ’windfall’ in South County!

The achievement was secondary; the most important thing was the Demons and Monsters in South County.

And there were a great many of them.

Even dealing with just half of them would allow him to reap incredible rewards.

...

"My Lord, you... you’re leaving for that long?" In the main hall of the Demon Suppression Mansion, Hong Luan was taken aback by Fang Xing’s words.

’Six months at the minimum, a year at the maximum... What kind of mission could take so long?’

"Yes. The situation this time is complex and will require some investigation, so it won’t be short. You will remain in charge of all affairs here at the mansion."

Fang Xing spoke, and as he did, he asked for Hong Luan’s token. With a light swipe, he transferred three hundred thousand Merit to her.

Seeing the three hundred thousand Merit on her token, Hong Luan’s heart skipped a beat.

"My Lord, I am unworthy of so much Merit," Hong Luan said, bowing with cupped hands.

Fang Xing glanced at her. "Consider this your payment. You can exchange it for cultivation resources. You need to improve your strength."

"But, My Lord, this is..."

"Only by increasing your strength will you be able to go further," Fang Xing cut in before Hong Luan could finish.

Hearing this, Hong Luan took the token and gripped it tightly in both hands. "Please rest assured, My Lord. I will do my utmost and guarantee I will not bring you any shame."

"Yes. You may go," Fang Xing said with a wave of his hand.

Hong Luan bowed and turned to leave. But just as she reached the entrance of the hall, she stopped again, took out a Sound Transmission Bell, and looked at Fang Xing. "My Lord, Lord Wei is here. Should I let him in?"

At her words, Fang Xing swept the area with his Primordial Spirit and saw Wei Qing at the mansion gates. His brow furrowed.

After a moment of thought, he said, "Let Lord Wei in."

Hong Luan nodded and turned to leave.

A short while later, Wei Qing’s figure appeared in the main hall.

Fang Xing immediately rose, a broad smile on his face. "Lord Wei, long time no see. Welcome."

Wei Qing laughed heartily and cupped his hands. "Forgive my sudden intrusion, Lord Fang."

"Not at all, not at all! Please, have a seat!"

"Hong Luan, serve the tea!"

"Yes."

Hong Luan, who was standing to the side, immediately poured a cup of hot tea for Wei Qing. Wei Qing sat down as well, and as his eyes fell on Fang Xing, his gaze suddenly sharpened.