Swallowed Star 2: Origin Continent

Chapter 52: Employment at the City Lord’s Mansion

“Regarding my divine body, I have no further progress to make for now,” Luo Feng thought. “Next, on one hand, I need to practice the ‘Lieu Yuan Technique’ and strive for a breakthrough in my willpower as soon as possible. On the other hand, I need to deepen my understanding of the laws and first comprehend some moves at the Chaos level.”

Comprehending the laws of Chaos was not something that could be achieved overnight.

It required continuous accumulation—first understanding some moves at the Chaos level, then, after a long period of accumulation, having a sudden realization to comprehend the complete laws of Chaos.

“The path of bloodline cultivation can achieve the Chaos realm through bloodline transformation,” Luo Feng thought. “But I only have the path of ‘comprehending the laws of Chaos.’”

“‘Chaos Force Diagram,’ ‘Nine Blades of Breaking the Realm,’ and ‘Nine Specter Realm,’ these three secret techniques have been perfected at the Eternal True God level. ‘Donghua’ and ‘Duanmie’ still have some aspects I haven’t fully comprehended at the Eternal True God level, and ‘Lieu Yuan Technique’ has even more room for improvement.”

With a thought, Luo Feng continued to maintain the ‘Great Destruction Tempering Heart Technique’ to sharpen his will. Although it seemed painful, Luo Feng’s mind and will had long adapted.

“Hoo.”

While maintaining the sharpening of his will, Luo Feng’s divine body returned to normal, and he immediately exited the Star Tower.

Rumbling~~~

As the door to the underground hall opened, Morosa and Moyu Qingyan, who were in the cave, immediately came to greet him: “Master!”

Luo Feng’s Perfect Divine Body could perfectly conceal all his aura, so neither Morosa nor Moyu Qingyan could detect any changes in him.

“Qingyan, aren’t you at home accompanying your father?” Luo Feng asked with a smile.

“When Master went into seclusion, he returned home to accompany his father and two brothers. But not long after, he fled back here,” Morosa laughed from the side.

“Fled back?” Luo Feng was surprised.

Moyu Qingyan had to explain, “My eldest brother recently got married. Both my eldest and third brothers are married, and they tried to matchmake for me. Many female cultivators actively visited, which overwhelmed me, so I had to flee back here.”

“Many female cultivators actively visited?” Luo Feng smiled. “That’s quite a number. How many are we talking about?”

“Quite a lot, actually. Some bold female cultivators even came to Master’s cave entrance,” Morosa chuckled. “Later, Qingyan asked me to scare them away.”

“I’m not interested in matters of the heart. I just want to quickly comprehend the ten fundamental laws,” Moyu Qingyan said.

Luo Feng nodded with a smile, “Indeed, once you become a Void True God, your lifespan will be endless. There’s no rush for matters of the heart. When you meet someone you truly like, your heart will tell you.”

Moyu Qingyan listened, but he was obviously resolute in not wanting to involve himself in romantic matters.

Luo Feng then asked, “During my seclusion, did anything major happen in Huyang City? Did Entropy Tianyan encounter any trouble?”

“His days are carefree; no one would trouble him,” Morosa said. “But Huyang City has been embroiled in intense conflicts. The City Lord’s Mansion and the Shiguo forces have clashed several times, resulting in numerous casualties.”

Luo Feng nodded.

“The most significant incident involved Gao Wushui. That commander even turned against his own family,” Morosa laughed.

“What happened to him?” Luo Feng was curious.

Gao Wushui was Magili Xiao’s favorite disciple and once tried to capture Mei Wuqi. Luo Feng had a good impression of this Gao Wushui commander.

“Gao Wushui was originally an ordinary member of the Gao Wu family, long marginalized. Later, he voluntarily joined the Huyang Legion as a soldier and was heavily nurtured by Commander Magili Xiao, rapidly advancing to become an Eternal True God,” Morosa explained. “Recently, the Gao Wu family patriarch, Gao Wu Wei, invited Gao Wushui to a banquet. However, during the banquet, Gao Wushui suddenly turned against them, summoning the Huyang Guard to arrest the Gao Wu family patriarch and many core members, including his own father!”

“Accusing his family of treason, he declared that Gao Wu Wei had defected to the Shiguo forces,” Morosa said emotionally. “Treason is a capital offense! Gao Wushui essentially sentenced those family members to death. Shortly after being arrested, the patriarch was executed.”

Luo Feng nodded, “Gao Wushui had left his family at a young age and had very little emotional attachment to them.”

“Even so, to be so ruthless to his own family shocked everyone in Huyang City,” Morosa said. “Many suspect that Gao Wushui framed them.”

“You seem well-informed,” Luo Feng teased.

“I hear a lot while eating and drinking outside,” Morosa said. “By the way, Vice City Lord Magili came to visit and left a message for you to contact him once you were out of seclusion.”

“Magili Meng?” Luo Feng nodded and immediately sent a message to Magili Meng.

…

Moments later.

Magili Xiao and Magili Meng arrived together to visit Luo Feng in person.

“Please have a seat,” Luo Feng said in the pavilion atop the mountain. Moyu Qingyan was beside him, pouring wine, and some rare fruits were already laid out.

“I suppose Brother Luo He is aware that the Shiguo forces have been causing trouble in Huyang City recently,” Magili Xiao said. “Our City Lord’s Mansion is quite troubled by this. Today, I’m here as a representative of the City Lord’s Mansion to request Brother Luo He’s help.”

“Request my help?” Luo Feng shook his head. “I have no grievances with the Shiguo forces. Why should I get involved?”

Magili Xiao nodded, “I understand that most local families in Huyang City are reluctant to get involved, fearing retaliation from the Shiguo forces. But Brother Luo He, you only have two servants with no attachments. Why fear the Shiguo forces? You are an Eternal True God, and the Shiguo’s Chaos Overlord wouldn’t bully you by fighting someone weaker. Against mere Eternal True Gods, Brother Luo He, you wouldn’t mind, would you?”

“I’m not afraid of them, but that doesn’t mean I want to fight them to the death,” Luo Feng refused.

“We have invited Brother Luo He to help, so naturally, we are sincere,” said Magili Xiao. “Brother Luo He, you only need to guard a place for no more than one era, and we are willing to offer one million cosmos sand.”

“Guard for an era?” Luo Feng shook his head. “Too long.”

One million cosmos sand wasn’t very attractive; he could figure out a way to get it himself.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be for an entire era. Once Shiguo makes a move, Brother Luo He, if you help defend the critical area, the task will be considered complete,” Magili Xiao said.

Luo Feng replied, “You should know that one million cosmos sand means nothing to me.”

“Indeed, Brother Luo He forced the Six Lords Alliance and Yunbao Pavilion to compensate one million cosmos sand in one day,” Magili Xiao said. “But the resources our City Lord’s Mansion can mobilize are limited.”

“I need a portion of ‘Black Ze Poison.’” Luo Feng said, “If you are willing, I’ll help. Otherwise, you should seek someone else.”

“Black Ze Poison?” Magili Xiao was surprised. “Brother Luo He actually knows that Yuguo produces ‘Black Ze Poison’?”

“I’ve heard of it,” Luo Feng said.

The intelligence given by Master Zuo Shan Ke and the Broken Eastern River lineage allowed Luo Feng to understand most of the ancient existences across the Origin Continent. He also knew that some of Yuguo’s specialties, including ‘Black Ze Poison,’ were very suitable for him.

Black Ze Poison contained terrifying toxins, but when taken in tiny amounts, it could be used to temper one’s mind and will.

A portion of Black Ze Poison, with Yuguo as the producing country, was relatively low in cost, usually supplied to the scions of major families on the Origin Continent. It rarely made its way to large cities.

If Luo Feng wanted to buy it, he generally had to pay several times the price.

“Let me discuss it with the City Lord.” As Magili Xiao spoke, his divine power avatar in the City Lord’s Mansion was also discussing this matter with other companions.

Soon after.

“Black Ze Poison is a specialty of the Qumeng royal family. The City Lord has promised to apply for a portion of ‘Black Ze Poison,’” Magili Xiao said.

“Good.” Luo Feng nodded. “Where do I need to guard?”

Magili Xiao smiled.

With sufficient conditions, they could indeed invite Divine Lord Luo He.

“I’ll take you there.” Magili Xiao nodded. Magili Meng, standing nearby, also smiled.

…

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

The Huyang City Lord, a white-haired elder, Magili Xiao’s divine power avatar, and a one-horned man sat separately.

“This Luo He is not afraid of our Five Great Families, nor is he afraid of Shiguo’s forces. Such a strong person without any ties is very easy to hire,” the Huyang City Lord said with a smile. “However, the fact that he knows about ‘Black Ze Poison’ shows he is quite knowledgeable.”

“With such strength, he naturally has some encounters,” the white-haired elder said. “With him joining, our defense in the three forbidden areas will be much stronger, with no weak points.”

“No one saw him kill Ying Cang, so his strength might not be as high as you think,” the one-horned man said calmly. “In my opinion, there is no need to let this Luo He join. Although the City Lord’s Mansion’s strength is somewhat inferior, it is more reliable!”

Magili Xiao explained, “We have studied Luo He’s temperament; he is trustworthy. Besides, not one of the three forbidden areas can be lost!”

“Forget it. Ultimately, it is your Five Great Families who are responsible for Huyang City. Once this matter is resolved, I will return to the capital,” the one-horned man said.

“Thank you for your hard work, General Yong.”

The Huyang City Lord, the white-haired elder, and Magili Xiao were all very polite.

The one-horned man commanded an army in Yuguo’s ancient royal capital, possessing strength above Magili Xiao’s as an Eternal True God. Because it was difficult even for a Divine King to mobilize a Chaos Overlord, they typically sent subordinates like ‘General Yong,’ an extremely powerful Eternal True God, to handle tasks.

“If it weren’t for dealing with Shiguo’s forces, I’d really like to test Luo He’s strength,” the one-horned man said with a sigh, then smiled and left.

“Fortunately, this General Yong understands that the mission is most important,” the Huyang City Lord sighed and shook his head. “Otherwise, if he fought Divine Lord Luo He before facing Shiguo’s forces, it would be a joke.”

“General Yong is heavily relied upon by the Divine King, so naturally, he knows the priorities,” the white-haired elder said with a smile.

…

In a crucial area of Huyang City, the ‘Jinyu Legion,’ one of the top ten legions of Huyang, was stationed.

A flying boat landed inside a building in the legion’s camp, from which five figures emerged: Magili Xiao, Magili Meng, Luo Feng, and two of his servants.

“The Jinyu Legion’s camp?” Luo Feng was surprised. “Is this where I need to guard?”

“Yes.”

Magili Xiao said, “Although this appears to be just a camp, it is actually one of Huyang City’s forbidden areas. On the surface, there is only one legion, but two hidden Huyang guard teams are also stationed here. With your help, Brother Luo He, it will be sufficient to guard this place.”

Luo Feng looked at the building before him, sensing a heavy aura within.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Three figures approached, the general of the Jinyu Legion and two Huyang guard commanders.

“Commander.” The Jinyu General and the two Huyang guard commanders saluted respectfully. They also noticed Magili Meng, Luo Feng, and his two servants.

“From now on, Divine Lord Luo He will also be stationed here,” Magili Xiao said. “They will follow the previous plan, and Divine Lord Luo He can move freely within the camp.”

“Yes.” The three responded.

Luo Feng looked at them, his gaze lingering on one of the Huyang guard commanders, who was none other than Gao Wushui. He felt a certain affinity with this Gao Wushui.

“Make sure to deliver what you promised, or I’ll leave,” Luo Feng urged.

“Rest assured, no one will be shortchanged,” Magili Xiao said with a smile.

The Jinyu General and the two Huyang guard commanders sighed inwardly. The usually stern highest commander of the Huyang Legion was being polite and friendly towards Divine Lord Luo He.

They understood well that the Jinyu Legion, along with the two Huyang guard teams, probably couldn’t match Divine Lord Luo He’s strength. Divine Lord Luo He was the most crucial defensive force here.