Professional Assassin C02

Chapter 2: Completing a Job in the Cultivation World (2)

The young man answered Lin Yuetian’s questions honestly. This world was indeed a cultivation world, with cultivation stages divided into Qi Nourishing, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Out-of-Body, Soul Splitting, Body Integration, Tribulation, and Mahayana. As Lin Yuetian listened to the explanation of these stages, he took a healing potion from the bag. A cooling sensation spread throughout his body, and his wounds healed quickly.

Of course, the young man wasn’t this honest from the start. While Lin Yuetian asked questions and treated his wounds, the young man repeatedly tried to use his power—which he called “True Qi”—to launch sneak attacks. However, Lin Yuetian came from a world where everyone lived with their heads on the line and was a seasoned expert in sneak attacks. Coupled with the immense strength of his current body, the young man’s attempts only resulted in the two wounds on his body multiplying into six.

Blood gushed from him in colorful splendor.

“Thank you for teaching me all this,” Lin Yuetian said sincerely. “I must repay you.”

“No need, no need…” The young man waved his hands frantically, desperate to send this calamity away. “I’ve told you everything I know, Senior. Please, just leave!”

“A drop of kindness deserves a fountain in return. Gratitude is a virtue. You don’t need to say anything more; I must repay you,” Lin Yuetian said, becoming more heartfelt as he spoke. “By the way, I should ask: Do you have money?”

The young man was overjoyed to hear this. He actually came from a good background, being a standout among the younger generation of Qingfeng Sect. However, seeing that Lin Yuetian didn’t even recognize spirit stones and possessed such a high level of cultivation, he assumed this senior must be some old monster who had been in seclusion in a cave for thousands of years, unaware of current affairs. He feared that mentioning his background would earn him a few more stabs. But now, Lin Yuetian had asked first, likely worried about whether he had any backing.

Thus, the young man immediately responded, “My name is Chen Wenying. I am a member of the Chen family, a renowned cultivation family of Nantian Mountain. Although I’m from a branch lineage, I am highly talented and have been a disciple of Shaofeng Immortal, the world’s foremost cultivator, for ten years. Both my family and sect hold me in high regard. If Senior is willing to spare me, I can recommend you to join Qingfeng Sect as its top guest elder!”

He added hastily, fearing Lin Yuetian might truly lack common sense, “Oh, Qingfeng Sect is also the foremost sect in the world. Everything I’ve said is true. If you don’t believe me, Senior, you can head 600 miles east to the Immortal Market at the foot of the mountain to inquire. This is all common knowledge…”

Lin Yuetian’s eyes lit up. This means he has money! A client has appeared! Becoming visibly more cordial, he warmly grasped Chen Wenying’s hand and said gently, “You’re so badly injured. If I let you go, how will you even walk? Don’t refuse; let me repay you.”

Chen Wenying was on the verge of tears. “No, no need! Really, there’s no need!”

“Don’t be modest. Repaying you has nothing to do with you,” Lin Yuetian said, taking out the healing potion from his bag and forcing half a pill into Chen Wenying’s mouth. “Tell me, do you have someone you want to kill or a nemesis you’d like taught a lesson? I’m new here, so I can offer you a discount on my first job.”

If Chen Wenying hadn’t had money, Lin Yuetian had planned to kill him outright.

Lin Yuetian disliked killing people, but in his original world, technological overdevelopment had left morality far behind. Cyborgs and modified humans crowded the streets, and assassins likely outnumbered ordinary citizens. One could get ambushed walking down the street. As an experienced assassin for a legitimate company, handling threats had become second nature to Lin Yuetian. He only wanted a financially free and peaceful life, but leaving loose ends would inevitably bring trouble later, ruining his quality of life.

However, this was different now. Chen Wenying came from a wealthy background, and judging by how furious he looked punching the tree in helpless rage, he must have enemies. A perfect client. Lin Yuetian had consistently topped his company’s zero-complaint rankings for ten consecutive quarters due to his gentle and attentive client service. Even Chen Wenying could feel how much kinder and more polite this senior became after realizing he had money.

Chen Wenying never imagined that the repayment offered by this senior in his blood-soaked white robes, who at least looked like a proper immortal cultivator, would be so outlandish. After his initial shock, however, a secret desire began to stir in him…

This senior clearly knew nothing of worldly affairs, so he wouldn’t consider risks or consequences. His cultivation level was also so profound. Maybe, just maybe…

The thought grew like a heart demon whispering in his mind, making it impossible for Chen Wenying to remain calm. After much inner turmoil, this young man with limitless potential finally whispered in a hoarse voice, “There is… someone I want dead.”

As soon as he spoke, he felt a weight lifted off his chest. He quickly continued, “My master, Shaofeng Immortal, has a junior brother, who is also my martial uncle. His name is Lu Shui Immortal, the only son of Qingfeng Sect’s grand elder. He has reached the Body Integration Stage. He is about to form a dual cultivation bond with my master… I don’t want this to happen. Senior, please help me!”

Shaofeng Immortal’s fiancé… Lin Yuetian recalled what the ancient-clad man had said earlier. It seemed that the original owner of this body had been ambushed by Lu Shui Immortal, which led Shaofeng Immortal to stab him. So both of them could be considered his enemies? This job was doable.

Lin Yuetian asked, “How much can you pay?”

Chen Wenying offered a price that would allow an ordinary cultivator to live lavishly for over a hundred years. Lin Yuetian was very satisfied, praising him for being a true descendant of a wealthy family with such generosity. He then took out a sound-recording stone, instructing Chen Wenying to repeat his commission details and the agreed payment to leave a record. Afterward, Lin Yuetian cast a cleansing spell to clean his bloodstained clothes, slightly altering his appearance and figure. Then, carrying the pale-faced Chen Wenying, he flew 600 miles east to the Immortal Market. He purchased a few items to confirm Chen Wenying’s claims about market value and purchasing power, then found an inn to discuss further.

“Not bad…” Lin Yuetian said contentedly. “Let’s discuss the deposit now.”

Chen Wenying was still in disbelief. “Senior… You’re not joking?”

“Of course not. I never joke,” Lin Yuetian replied. “I’m a very serious person.”

Gritting his teeth, Chen Wenying thought to himself that he might never again find someone willing to go after Lu Shui Immortal. Especially since his master and Lu Shui would soon form a bond… How could he let that happen? Never!

“Alright. The amount of spirit stones is significant, so please allow me to contact a family servant.” With Lin Yuetian’s approval, Chen Wenying retrieved a piece of paper, folded it into a crane, and whispered to it before blowing gently. The crane ignited into a small flame, transformed into a white bird, and flew out of the window. Not long after, it returned carrying a mustard seed pouch in its beak, then turned to ash, leaving the pouch in Chen Wenying’s hands.

“Please inspect it, Senior,” Chen Wenying said respectfully, presenting the bag.

Lin Yuetian gave it a brief scan before storing it. Then, with a sudden flick of his finger, he sent a strand of True Qi into Chen Wenying’s body.

Chen Wenying’s face turned pale with shock. “What is this?”

“A week from now, in the morning, I will bury the target’s head beneath the tree where we first met. Before midnight, you will bury the remainder of the payment there and retrieve the head. I’ll come for the money when I’m free,” Lin Yuetian said gently. “The True Qi I just sent is an immortal technique. If there’s any ambush waiting for me, if I don’t find the payment, or if anything else goes wrong… A snap of my fingers, and your soul will be shattered, leaving you in ashes.”

Chen Wenying’s face turned unspeakably grim. Lin Yuetian hadn’t expected that a technique he casually thought of would actually come to mind, demonstrating how knowledgeable the body’s original owner was. Seeing his client’s low spirits, Lin Yuetian consoled him, “Don’t worry. I’ve always respected my clients and maintained a good reputation. This is just a precaution since I’m new here. Once the deal is complete, I’ll remotely remove the technique from your body. After that, I hope you’ll recommend my services to your friends and family. I’ll even give you a 15% discount next time.”