Chapter 253: Plan
Sun Sky City’s City Lord Mansion.
Albert had finally arrived at Sun Sky City. Instead of having some rest in the inn, he directly went to the City Lord Mansion.
Two guards who stood in front of the gate immediately stopped him. The guards’ strength seemed to be a bit lower than the ones from the Five Elements Mountain.
"Stop. What do you want from the City Lord Mansion?"
Albert took out the Core Disciple Token and said, "Albert from the Five Elements Mountain has come for the mission."
"!!!" The guards widened their eyes and exchanged looks. The right guard nodded his head and turned to Albert. "We’ll need to inform it first to the City Lord. Please wait for a minute."
Albert nodded nonchalantly, not caring about the procedure. The wait took only two minutes before the guard came out again and said, "We’ve confirmed your identity. Please follow me. I’ll guide you to the City Lord.
Albert agreed as he followed the guard into the mansion.
After walking for a while, they reached a huge double-door.
"City Lord. I’ve brought the guest," said the guard while pushing the door open.
Inside the room was a middle-aged man with a stern face. His gaze was sharp and fierce as if he was a beast.
"City Lord." Albert clasped his hands, politely greeting him. He also took a peek at his status.
Name: Yun Xiao
Level: 361
"En." The City Lord nodded and said, "You’re from the Five Elements Mountain?"
"Yes." Albert took out the token again to prove his identity.
After another glance at the token, the City Lord confirmed his identity. "Since you’re from the Five Elements Mountain, I don’t think you’re fit taking this mission."
"Why do you say so?" Albert narrowed his eyes.
"When I saw that Mo Xietian, he was a High-Phase Golden Core Stage. It’ll be impossible for you to fight him with your current cultivation." The City Lord shook his head helplessly. "I’m sorry, but I need to turn you down and pass my message to upgrade the mission difficulty."
"..." Albert frowned. There was no way he would go back for nothing. He had been planning to mess around with the Joyful Union Sect, so he wanted to make sure that no one could stop him.
After considering it carefully, Albert took out the True Disciple Token and showed it to the City Lord. "Is this enough?"
"!!!" City Lord Yun Xiao widened his eyes, shocked by the token. "That’s... I haven’t heard about a Demon Dog to be a True Disciple."
"I am new. However, this token is genuine."
Yun Xiao thought for a moment and took out a token before coming closer to him. Suddenly, that token shone as if reacting to the token in Albert’s hand.
Albert also saw ’True Disciple’ token in Yun Xiao’s hands.
"City Lord, you..." Albert frowned.
"I was also a disciple from the Five Elements Mountain. Unfortunately, I needed to leave the sect and succeed my father’s position. Right now, I’m not the disciple of the Five Elements Mountain, but the City Lord of the Sun Sky City." Yun Xiao’s face showed a sign of sadness as if he was unwilling to leave the Five Elements Mountain.
However, it didn’t bother him as Yun Xiao continued, "I know that a True Disciple can fight someone above their rank because of their extra combat prowess. Hence, I shall trust you in this mission.
"As you can see, even though I can move right now, there will be too many complications that I’ll face if I make a move to him. Five Elements Mountain has always been at odds with the Joyful Union Sect because the rich element in our body seems to be a good nourishment for them.
"Unfortunately, I’m not a disciple of the sect anymore, so I don’t want to bring the trouble to this city, considering it’s close to the Joyful Union Sect. I can only let you deal with Mo Xietian."
"I understand. I’ll definitely kill him." Albert nodded with a serious expression.
"Mo Xietian is a notorious criminal. He robs many merchants coming to the city, making this city under a huge pressure. Because of our city’s position, we’re actually acting as the gate for the merchant that wants to go to the Five Elements Mountain. Having him stop that flow will be a problem for both the city and the Five Elements Mountain."
"It’s better to eliminate him then. But what’s about the Joyful Union Sect?"
"Exactly. The Joyful Union Sect has been accompanying him. It seems that the Joyful Union Sect is using him to blockade the city, so when Mo Xietian dies, they can claim to haven’t done anything."
"So, they give him women..." Albert nodded in understanding.
"Yes. Still, if push comes to shove, I’m afraid they’ll help Mo Xietian kill you. That’s why I believe you need a companion to stop them. I don’t have a doubt that you can kill Mo Xietian, but it’s when he’s alone. It will be a different case if there are multiple Golden Core Cultivators that helps him."
Albert could assure him that horny would be defeated by his power, but he couldn’t really show that. So, he reached the monster hiding on his back and showed it to him. "Don’t worry. He will help me."
"!!!" The City Lord widened his eyes and saw the salamander whose strength was not lower than Albert.
"This is..." Yun Xiao sucked a cold breath. He considered it for a moment and finally gave a nod. "Alright. You can challenge Mo Xietian."
"I need his position."
"Don’t worry. You should have some rest for today." Yun Xiao took out a map and pointed at the north of the city. "Tomorrow, there will be a merchant that is scheduled to reach this city."
"So, we’ll use them to bait Mo Xietian out?"
"Yes. At that time, we’ll rely on you. In fact, we can use their guards to stop the Joyful Union Sect’s disciples until you defeat Mo Xietian."
"Understandable." Albert nodded.
"That’s why you should have some rest today. Tomorrow in the morning, you should head to this place. According to my prediction, the merchant should arrive when the sun is right above our head."
"I understand." Albert clasped his hands and said, "In that case, please excuse me."
"Ah, you’re not going to get an inn, right? Just stay in my mansion. I’ll prepare your room right away! You’re a disciple from Five Elements Mountain, so we’re brothers. No need to be shy." Yun Xiao chuckled before ordering the maids.
