Chapter 280: Blending into the Organized Treasure Hunter Group
“You know your place!”
Zhou Tong said with a smile, holding a command token, and drew a thread of light from it, merging it into a talisman.
“Take this to the Enforcer’s headquarters and tell them from now on you are under my command. They will issue you new identities!”
Upon hearing this, the Senior Leader’s eyes instantly burst with brilliance.
Could a group of robbers like them really stumble into official standing just like that?
This was truly a windfall that left him dumbfounded!
“What? You unwilling?”
Zhou Tong frowned, feeling the other party had a bit of an attitude problem.
“Of course, we are willing!”
The Senior Leader quickly nodded. From now on, the resources they acquired could not be called stolen goods; they would be salaries!
“After becoming Enforcers, you must change your previous habits. If I find out that you engage in misdeeds, I will flay you alive, crush your bones, and trap your souls beneath the Nine Oblivions, ensuring you can never rise again!”
Zhou Tong coldly admonished, but he didn’t want the other side to feel fear anymore.
This was no a death star; he was practically their benefactor!
In this era, who wouldn’t want to be part of the organization instead of being a bandit?
“Master, rest assured, we will definitely follow the law as good citizens. If we break this oath, may I explode and die with my entire body, my soul never finding peace!”
“Very well… From now on, you shall be at my disposal at any time!”
Zhou Tong casually tossed a communication jade talisman to the Senior Leader.
After respectfully putting it away, the Senior Leader realized Zhou Tong had already vanished from sight.
“Truly the Chief Enforcer! It’s like seeing a dragon’s head but not its tail!”
…
By the Li family’s convoy, the stunned Li Xin Rou slowly regained consciousness.
“Ah… be careful!”
She instinctively sat up, her face still marked with shock, only to find the convoy members unharmed and looking at her with concern.
“What happened… Weren’t we attacked just now?”
“Miss, after you lost consciousness, a mysterious expert arrived and helped us avert the crisis!”
The Guard Leader said with a radiant expression, allowing Li Xin Rou to relax.
“Is that true? Did you remember the expert’s appearance? We must repay this debt in the future.”
Hearing this, the Guard Leader shook his head. Though he knew the truth, he dared not say a word.
“By the way, where’s Sister Xue?”
“I’m right here!”
Zhong Ningxue stepped out from the crowd. Seeing her safe and sound, Li Xin Rou finally sighed with relief.
But soon after, a hint of guilt appeared on her face.
“I’m sorry, sister. It’s our fault that your brother was harmed; you must grieve.”
As soon as these words came out, both Zhong Ningxue and the Guard Leader’s faces twitched.
That was not something one should say!
“Who said I was dead!”
Zhou Tong’s voice suddenly rang out, causing everyone in the convoy to tremble.
Especially those several strong warriors from the Life-Death Realm, their expressions turned grave.
Just moments ago, they hadn’t even noticed when Zhou Tong returned, which was very unusual!
“Sister Xue’s cousin!”
Miss Li’s face lit up with joy, excitedly waving her arms, “Where did you go? You scared us to death!”
“Just call me by my name from now on!”
Zhou Tong replied helplessly, “I don’t like bugs, so I hid before the enemy arrived.”
Upon hearing this, Li Xin Rou was stunned for a moment; not only did she not show any disdain, but she also gave him a thumbs up!
“As a mortal, being able to protect yourself like that makes you already stronger than most!”
“Thank you for the praise, Miss!”
Zhou Tong smiled, holding Li Xin Rou in higher regard. No wonder this woman was so well-supported; possessing such a generous spirit was not surprising.
“Send my orders; from now on, we will travel day and night and vow to not rest until we return to the family!”
Li Xin Rou said resolutely. The mysterious person had severely injured the robbers, providing them with a rare opportunity.
They had to make the most of this chance before the opponents reacted!
“Understood!”
Everyone replied in unison, unfurling their banners and marching forward with great fanfare!
…
Li Family in the Central Continent!
“Useless, truly a bunch of complete failures!”
Li Xiang’s eyes were bloodshot, like an angry beast.
He never imagined that, despite hiring so many thugs, they still couldn’t wipe out a single convoy!
With this, Li Xin Rou’s faction would not collapse, and he would not be able to obtain the Stabilizing Beauty Pearl, would not be able to pursue Azure Cold Moon, and could not elevate the family to great heights!
All of this was the fault of those robbers!
“My son, calm down. From the beginning, we should not have expected that bunch of good-for-nothings.”
Li Congxin and Lin Ruoxii tentatively consoled him, as if they were his servants rather than his parents.
Spoiling a child to this extent had proven their failure as parents.
Moreover, this was still just a foster son!
“Head of the family, madam, young master… Our intelligence personnel have come with troubling news.”
Suddenly, someone rushed in, kneeling on the ground to speak quickly.
“Speak!”
“It’s about the young master!”
The person wiped his cold sweat and said, “According to our investigation, the reason that convoy remained unscathed is that they received protection from the Soaring Empire!”
This announcement widened Li Congxin’s pupils in shock.
“The Soaring Empire? How could that be possible!”
“It’s true; there was an imperial guest senior flag among that convoy. Our scouts would never make a mistake.”
“Ugh… to have the strongest Slaughter Sage personally safeguarding them… who do they think they are?!”
“This has to be false!” Li Xiang blurted out. He was determined to wipe out that convoy regardless of anything, much less the Slaughter Sage!
Even if it were true, he would make them pay for such actions!
“I think it’s also fake.”
Lin Ruoxii chimed in, “Those robbers must have greedily taken our bounty without acting. We’ll deal with them when we have the chance!”
“Such matters can wait. The priority is to help Xiang pursue that Virgin Saint!”
Li Congxin declared firmly, clapping his hands, and immediately two semi-sage level strong warriors arrived before them.
“Greetings, Head of the family!”
“Li Da, Li Er, you must know why I summoned you?”
“Rest assured, Head of the family, we will not fail!”
“Good, just in case, take this…”
Li Congxin pulled out a box from his bosom, emanating extraordinarily impressive fluctuations.
This was a sacred artifact!
“This is Nether River Water. As long as it touches you, even half-sages will suffer. Once the box is opened, a torrent of Nether River will surge out, obliterating everything in its path!”
Li Congxin said with a smirk. As long as they had this, even against a real guest senior, there was nothing to fear. Even if the opponent had sage cultivation, they could not protect that convoy.
They could be said to have guaranteed victory!
