6: Chapter 6 Who is the ninth-level genius of the Heavenly Realm?

On the first day the notice was posted, no one came forward to respond.

Instead, more people came to inquire about it.

Anyone with even a little knowledge knew what this signified.

By introducing such a talented young person, the reward money might be enough to ensure a lifetime of ease.

However, if even the City Lord's Mansion couldn't find them, what hope did others have?

On the second day after the notice was posted, representatives from nearby powers had already come to visit.

But for now, City Lord Liu Shengyong also didn't know who this person was.

He did not accept the favors offered by these people.

Even if the person was found, he had no intention of handing them over to these factions.

The areas surrounding Yingyang Pass were merely home to minor powers.

Their relationships were mediocre to begin with; how could he possibly give them such a magnificent gift?

If he were to make arrangements, it would be to send this person to cultivate at Qianqiu Mountain.

Qianqiu Mountain was a major Sect and would not harm them.

At the same time, his ties with them were much closer.

He had even arranged for his own second son, Liu Weihe, to go to Qianqiu Mountain.

On the third day after the notice was posted, some clues vaguely emerged from within the military camp.

During lunch, Li Yuan sat to the side and listened to other soldiers talking.

"It's basically been confirmed; it should be announced by tomorrow at the latest."

Li Yuan's hearing was sharp, but he hadn't noticed what they were saying before this.

Other comrades nearby hadn't heard clearly either and hurried forward to press for details.

"Are you talking about that heaven-grade ninth-rank Genius?

Who is it? Who exactly is that person?"

Facing his comrades' curious questioning, the man who had just spoken smiled, intentionally teasing them.

After some playful banter, they finally revealed the person's identity.

"Actually, someone saw what happened that night.

The person who went to test before the Magical Artifact couldn't hide it even if they wanted to."

Li Yuan was momentarily surprised to hear this.

He was certain no one had seen him that night, so how could it be...

"Uncle Chen, was that person really seen? Who is it?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

Uncle Chen didn't dawdle; he looked at Li Yuan and said, "It's the City Lord's second son, Young Master Liu Weihe!"

At this point, Li Yuan was instantly relieved.

He had thought he really was being watched.

"The reason Young Master Liu was unwilling to admit it was because he accidentally tested at heaven-grade ninth-rank talent that night.

When he tested again during the day, he couldn't replicate it.

Fearing that people would gossip, he was unwilling to admit it for these past three days."

Li Yuan nodded along with the others. "So that's how it is."

Li Yuan didn't try to compete with them; he even cooperatively chimed in.

Yes, yes, yes, exactly, that person must be Liu Weihe!

Uncle Chen and the others continued talking, praising this second Young Master Liu to the high heavens.

But it was normal when one thought about it.

A heaven-grade ninth-rank martial talent would be a top-tier Prodigy even in the capital of the Da Shun Dynasty.

No matter which Sect it was, they would all beg for such a treasure.

Before dinner, everyone in the military camp was gathered once again.

City Lord Liu stood before the high platform and announced the result of the matter.

Just as Uncle Chen had said, the person announced was indeed the City Lord's second son, Liu Weihe.

After City Lord Liu finished his speech, Liu Weihe was called up to the platform.

It seemed he wanted to earn some reputation for him as well.

As Liu Weihe stood before the crowd, his eyes flickered slightly.

Others thought he was just unaccustomed to it and a bit nervous.

But Li Yuan knew the real reason.

Some things, if fake, will always be fake.

Liu Weihe was still worried, fearing that someone would stand up and call him a fraud.

"I ask for everyone's forgiveness for the disturbance this matter has caused over the past two days.

This Junior was also troubled in his heart; since I could not replicate that day's test results, I did not dare to falsely claim this evaluation..."

In front of the crowd, Liu Weihe was very humble, which was quite likable.

For such a Prodigy, and one so young, to speak to a group of soldiers like this left a good impression on everyone.

Amidst a wave of cheers and praise, the second Young Master Liu concluded his speech.

As he walked down from the platform, he became more confident.

Since no one came to expose him, his future actions would naturally be more at ease.

For dinner today, the City Lord also arranged for an improved meal, adding several meat dishes.

This was to celebrate his son's outstanding performance.

While City Lord Liu was happy, Li Yuan saw that his other children's expressions were not very pleasant.

The feeling of being outshone was not comfortable.

In particular, the Eldest Young Master of the Liu Family, though he tried his best to restrain himself, his inner displeasure was still visible.

This day, the entire military camp felt like it was a festival.

City Lord Liu even drank some wine, and while talking with those around him, he fantasized about his son stepping into the Ninth-Grade in the future.

If the Liu family produced a Ninth-Grade Mortal Immortal, then their family would be of significant standing in the entire Da Shun Dynasty.

On this happy day, however, that assassin from the Jin Kingdom came again.

At the frontmost sentry post of the camp, fourteen people were slaughtered overnight.

Six sentries and eight hidden guards; in the end, only one person remained!

Fortunately, the sentry post made a loud noise, spreading the word of the enemy attack.

This prevented the ghost-like assassin from killing more people.

In the dead of night, City Lord Liu gathered everyone once again.

This time, a hidden guard had survived the assassin's hands, so more authentic and accurate intelligence could be obtained from him.

The conversation lasted until dawn.

Li Yuan didn't even eat breakfast before going to collect the corpses.

Seeing the familiar faces completely devoid of life, a trace of hatred rose in Li Yuan's heart.

Although he possessed the Corpse Looting Technique, he never wished for anyone to lose their life.

If the world were at peace, the government clean, and everyone lived and worked in contentment, he would be fine without this Corpse Looting Technique.

For these comrades around him, Li Yuan would rather use the Corpse Looting Technique on them because their Lifespan had ended and they had reached the end of old age.

[Corpse Looting Technique (Level 3): Acquired Zhang Tong's martial arts experience, six years of martial Internal Energy, and cooking skills.]

This Zhang Tong, whose body was being collected now, was only three years older than Li Yuan.

He even had some martial talent, having previously tested at Human-Grade Seventh-Rank.

Who would have thought that before receiving the army's training and guidance, he would have already lost his life.

After collecting the fourteen bodies, Li Yuan sat quietly for half an hour before recovering.

Without enough strength, he might also lose his life so casually.

Moreover, he still had that enemy who had exterminated his family.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan swallowed another qi and blood pill.

His martial Internal Energy had already reached the Seventh-Grade.

After swallowing this qi and blood pill, Li Yuan felt the sensation of his Realm rising once more.

With his Internal Energy and state of mind being strong enough, Li Yuan's Realm indeed improved rapidly.

He only needed to temper and improve his physique; there were almost no Bottlenecks.

By the hour of the Monkey in the afternoon, Li Yuan had fully advanced to the Sixth-Grade Perfection Realm.

This strength was already that of a top-tier expert in the military camp.

The vice-generals in the army were only at the Sixth-Grade.

At the same time, City Lord Liu gathered the soldiers again.

The matter he wanted to discuss was the information regarding that Jin Kingdom assassin.

"After you hear me out, we will all retreat to Yingyang Pass and enter the city together.

I, Liu Shengyong, do not want to throw away my soldiers' lives for nothing.

This assassin's movement techniques are superb, and their martial strength has even touched the Sixth-Grade Perfection Realm.

On top of that, they possess unique Concealment Techniques.

To be honest, this City Lord does not have complete confidence in dealing with them.

We will retreat for now.

In half a month, the imperial court will send tracking experts here, and we will surely wipe them out!"