Chapter 659: Searching for a Top-Class Impersonator
While Xia Fei and Lionheart Emperor Oro were conversing, Seth felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. He looked at Xia Fei with unease, deep in thought, as if he was waiting for his fate to be pronounced.
Humans could be very interesting at times. Law Emperor Seth grabbed onto Xia Fei like he was grabbing onto a life-saving straw. He did not know what cultivation Xia Fei had, nor did he know Xia Fei's true identity or age, but he knew very well that Xia Fei could easily break through his Crag Defense! The defensive barrier that he was so proud of was actually so fragile in front of Xia Fei!
Xia Fei used the Law of Primal Chaos to quickly conquer Seth. Even though his head was swollen like a pig's, Seth still smiled at Xia Fei.
Lighting a cigarette, Xia Fei looked up at Seth.
"Is the planet where you met that Lionheart warrior far from here?" Xia Fei asked.
"It's quite far. It's already at the edge of the Law Realm. Taking a warship requires us to pass through a long asteroid belt, which is also very dangerous," Seth answered honestly.
Xia Fei nodded before asking, "Are you willing to go back with me there?"
Seth was shocked, his voice trembling as he said, "Go back?! Are you crazy? It's enough for the same thing to happen once! I'd rather die than go back there! That Lionheart warrior is simply too powerful. If he goes all out, I'm afraid that I'll die a horrible death! "
Smiling, Xia Fei said, "I don't know what you're thinking, nor do I care. As my slave, all you need to do is obey me."
With that said, Xia Fei stood up and pushed open the door, saying to Boss Liu, who was waiting outside, "I'll be taking this slave."
Liu Jinzhu was overjoyed, a smile blossoming on his face. Seth was no ordinary person, and keeping him around would be a great disaster. Boss Liu was more than happy to be able to throw this disaster to Xia Fei.
That was when he suddenly saw Xia Fei's palm stretched out in front of him.
"What is this?"
"A contract and money," Xia Fei simply said. Though he was not lacking in money, who would reject a free Origin Crystal? It was not a bad idea to keep it for Furball as a snack.
"Yes, yes. I'll bring it over to you right away." Boss Liu was speechless. The moment he thought of the ten thousand grade 4 Origin Crystals that he had to pay, Liu Jinzhu could not help but grit his teeth in hatred.
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The rosemary thorn fruit was actually very small, just like a black pill. Xia Fei had left a mark on the fruit before sending it into Seth's stomach, and the slave contract had been formed. As long as Xia Fei wanted to, he could activate the thorn fruit at any time and torture Seth to death from the inside.
Xia Fei had two requests for Seth: First, he had to wear a mask, and second, he was not to say anything that would disturb his thoughts. Seth agreed to all of them.
After receiving the Origin Crystals from Boss Liu, Xia Fei, Seth, and Little Rock swaggered out of the warehouse.
The courtesans were very disappointed, for Xia Fei had no intention of taking them in. Meanwhile, Boss Liu's subordinates were envious. Taking away a Law Emperor expert as a slave and earning money at the same time, Xia Fei would not lose out no matter how one looked at it.
"Sigh! Ten thousand Tier 4 Crystal Stones, I can't even earn that much money in ten lifetimes! "
"Don't be envious. Would you dare to accept a scoundrel like Seth even if I gave him to you?"
"I wouldn't dare. The wicked will always be punished by the wicked. I don't have the means that young man has. Just look at Seth's deformed face. That young man is truly ruthless."
Boss Liu's subordinates discussed among themselves. In the Law Realm, experts would always receive an unusual amount of respect, especially someone like Xia Fei, who had a profound cultivation and was ruthless enough. Subconsciously, these people were treating Xia Fei as someone even more ruthless than Seth.
They parted ways in front of Missy Four's inn, and Little Rock took the Origin Crystals that Xia Fei had given him and left with a smile. This sum of money was enough for him to live a few years in the city.
It was dusk, and the merchants in the inn had all returned, exchanging valuable information, such as whose slaves had been reduced in price again, whose slaves had been infected, and so on.
Xia Fei boldly pushed the door open with Seth in tow, and the inn immediately became a lot quieter. Seth looked even more ferocious with his mask on, his two eyes flashing with a green light, giving people goosebumps.
"Sir, you're back!" Missy Four anxiously came forward and invited Xia Fei and Seth into the inn. Seth did not sit, merely staring at them from the side.
"Thank you for the blanket. It's helped me quite a bit." Xia Fei took off the colorful blanket and handed it over to Missy Four.
Missy Four felt very guilty, her two eyes darting around. After all, she was the one who had left a mark on Xia Fei's body, treating him like a fat lamb sent to the Liu family. Now that the news of Xia Fei taking in the Law Emperor Seth had already spread throughout this small city, Missy Four could only tremble when she saw Seth's evil eyes.
The people around them quietly got up and prepared to leave. Being stared at by the infamous King of Apprehension, Seth, was not a good feeling.
"All of you, sit down! No one is to move without the master's order! "Seth said fiercely. Because he was wearing a mask, his voice was even deeper.
* Clang! *
Missy Four was just walking over with a pot of tea, and when she heard Seth's voice, she was so frightened that her face paled, the teapot falling to the ground and shattering into pieces.
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"Master, why didn't you let me turn this hotel upside down? Missy Four and her daughter left a mark on you, treating you like a fat lamb. How despicable! " Seth snorted angrily when he got back to his room. He felt that this was the best time to show his loyalty to Xia Fei. After all, he still needed to be by Xia Fei's side in the future.
"Forget it. Women just need to be taught a lesson. They've already had quite a scare today, so they probably won't bully strangers in the future. Besides, the two of them have already promised to take Stone into this hotel and give him a stable job. Forcing them into a corner won't do Little Stone any good."
Seth nodded, no longer saying anything.
Xia Fei asked about the situation in the Exiled Grounds. Seth spent most of his time capturing slaves, so he was very familiar with the situation in this part of space, so he told Xia Fei everything he knew.
Xia Fei lit a cigarette and asked, "So you're saying that the Exiled Grounds is a loose society, and mercenaries are the main fighting force here?"
Seth answered, "That's right. Take me, for example. Though I'm in the business of capturing slaves, I'm also considered a mercenary. As long as the price is right, I'm willing to take on jobs like bodyguards and assassins. The Exiled Grounds is barren, so I'm willing to do anything just to fill my stomach.
"In the past, the management of mercenaries was lax, so it was common for mercenaries to take on two jobs at the same time, taking the employer's money and leaving. It was not uncommon for some reputable mercenary groups to form an association to accept and issue missions as a third party, so the order in the Exiled Grounds was finally restored."
Xia Fei nodded. Mercenaries were the biggest distinguishing feature of the Exiled Grounds. In this impoverished and contentious galaxy, it would take a lot of money and effort to form an army. Aside from a few powerful tribes that could form an army, the smaller tribes and merchants did not have the ability to raise an army. Once a dispute broke out, they would hire temporary warriors to fight for them.
Xia Fei thought about it and asked, "Does that mean that I can find a suitable impersonator from the Mercenary Association?"
"Impersonator?! Those fellows are very sinister, and they're used to working alone. The price they charge is ridiculously high, especially for high-level impersonators. It's very costly to hire them for a single mission, and the people of the Exiled Grounds won't hire impersonators unless there's a special need, "Seth said in a deep voice.
Xia Fei shook his head. "Money isn't a problem. The problem is that I need the best impersonator to do a few things for me. Not only must they have a good cultivation, but they must also be loyal."
Seth lowered his head and thought for a moment. "That won't be easy. There are two major clans in the Exiled Grounds that are experts in disguise. The Shepherdians have more people, but their cultivation isn't that high. Furthermore, they have a bad habit of devouring other sapient species. They're vicious by nature, so unless it's absolutely necessary, the people of the Exiled Grounds won't have any dealings with the Shepherdians.
Xia Fei did not say anything. The venue of the Dragon Ascension Conclave had once been taken over by the Shepherdians. Those vicious fellows had not left a good impression on Xia Fei, so he immediately rejected the idea of hiring the Shepherdians.
"Other than the Shepherdians, the purple-blooded Rockies are also experts in disguise. They are the true experts. During the worst period of the relationship between the two races, both sides would often hire the warriors of the Rockies to wreak havoc in their opponent's territory."
"Unfortunately, the Rockies aren't as populous as the Shepherdians, and they like to live in isolation, so it won't be easy to find them. The Rockies have a rule: if they fail to complete the client's mission, they'll have to break a finger, and if they reveal the client's secrets, they'll have to break a finger. If you want to know how good a Rockie is, you just have to look at their age and the number of fingers they have. If you really don't care about money, master, the Rockies will definitely be your first choice."
It was rare for Seth to be so respectful toward the Rockies, saying so many good things about this impersonator race. Xia Fei nodded slightly, feeling that handing such an important mission to the Rockies was the best choice.
The Exiled Grounds was independent of the two peak races, and the two races were very guarded against the remnants of the Exiled Grounds. Only a true expert in disguise would be able to get past all the obstacles and get close to the core regions of the two races.
Xia Fei had a plan, but to execute it, he would need to send someone to the heavily guarded White Horse Constellation. Aside from the most skilled impersonator, no one else would be able to pull it off, which was why hiring a top-notch impersonator to work for him had become Xia Fei's main focus in this trip to the Exiled Grounds.
"I can think of a suitable person. He's a Law Emperor and has infiltrated the core regions of the two races countless times. He's an expert in tracking, surveillance, and intelligence analysis. He's one of the top people in this field. He's only failed once in his thirty years in the business, and that was twenty-five years ago. Since then, he's maintained an undefeated record." Seth stroked his chin as he spoke.
Xia Fei was slightly taken aback. "Twenty-five years without failure? He's indeed a top-notch impersonator. Can you contact him? "
Seth had a troubled look on his face. "Finding him isn't difficult. He has a large bamboo forest outside of Ulan Bator City, and he lives alone there. However, that man has a strange temperament, so it'll depend on luck if we can convince him to work for us. To be honest, I've only met him once, so I can only give it a try.
"Plus, his appearance fee is ridiculous. It's three hundred grade 4 Origin Crystals!"
Xia Fei laughed. "That's not high. Three hundred Origin Crystals to hire an expert is practically peanuts."
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