172: With nothing to do, I went dragon fishing.

The few people in front had already been "sent" out of the hall by Lin Du.

The Qilin Immortal Venerable was not flustered.

He slowly rose from his seat, facing Lin Du's deep eyes.

"My condition is a win-win situation. You should consider it carefully."

"Accepting this 200,000 years of lifespan value will only benefit you, not harm you."

Looking at the Qilin Immortal Venerable's serious demeanor.

Lin Du laughed, a very mocking laugh.

"Heh heh."

"Are you trying to scare me?"

The Qilin Immortal Venerable shook his head, "I'm not scaring you, I'm just considering your life!"

"Over the years, you are the most interesting young person besides Yuan Shu. I don't want you to die so early in the game."

"In the game, face is not important; life is the most important thing..."

Listening to the Qilin Immortal Venerable's words, Lin Du's smile vanished, and a cold expression appeared on the clown mask.

"Three hours ago, I just escaped an assassination attempt by Nine Year Cicada."

"The grudge has already been formed. Isn't it a bit late for you to be saying this now?"

"Alas!" The Qilin Immortal Venerable sighed faintly.

"I was unaware of this matter."

"If you agree to my condition, I can guarantee that such dangerous incidents will never happen again in the future..."

Assassination?

Next to them, Hong Jiu'er was deeply shocked after hearing the news that Lin Du had been assassinated by Nine Year Cicada.

To be targeted for assassination by Nine Year Cicada and still return alive?

As a former high-ranking member of the Peak of the Forbidden City, Hong Jiu'er knew the terror of Nine Year Cicada well.

Nine Year Cicada awakened the Sequence 35 class—Soul Harvester!

Nine Year Cicada was the most veteran player in the Peak of the Forbidden City. Over her years in the game, she had thoroughly mastered combat techniques and class characteristics.

The Sequence 35 class, Soul Harvester, was inferior to the Sequence 20 class, Ice Emperor.

However, Nine Year Cicada's combat techniques, experience, and comprehension of skills were all superior to Ning Fengya's.

The Assassin class relies primarily on surprise. Under a sneak attack, even a slightly stronger player would be hit and suffer defeat.

Looking across the entire Yunlong City, the number of players who could escape a sneak attack from Nine Year Cicada would definitely not exceed five.

Hong Jiu'er couldn't figure out how Lin Du managed to return alive... The Qilin Immortal Venerable completely washed his hands of the responsibility.

But how could Lin Du possibly believe his nonsense?

This old geezer is extremely cunning!

"Qilin Immortal Venerable, since you want to trade, please show some sincerity."

"Your paltry 200,000 years of lifespan value isn't even enough to buy one Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art, let alone Miss Red Wine, who is priceless."

"Miss Red Wine is currently not for sale. Even if you wanted to buy her, I wouldn't bear to sell her. You should drop the idea of her immediately!"

Lin Du's words were deliberately ambiguous.

The Qilin Immortal Venerable and the few Peak of the Forbidden City players outside the door subconsciously looked toward Hong Jiu'er.

Could it be that something irreversible had already happened between the two of them?

Scorpion Tail Needle tightly clenched his fists, his expression savage and distorted.

Hong Jiu'er was his boss and his dream lover in the game.

Those two sentences spoken by Lin Du were more painful than killing Scorpion Tail Needle... The Qilin Immortal Venerable gradually lost his patience.

He also realized that Lin Du did not seem to have any intention of selling the Nine Nether Yin-Yang Art.

"200,000 years of lifespan value is already very sincere. If you don't accept it, then our conversation ends here."

"Your decision will harm yourself!"

Lin Du narrowed his eyes, "Are you threatening me?"

The Qilin Immortal Venerable shook his head expressionlessly.

"I am not threatening you; I am merely stating a fact."

"There are too many players within the Peak of the Forbidden City. I cannot guarantee that every single person will listen to me. If another unpleasant incident like today occurs, I can only offer my apologies."

"I hope you pay attention to your safety when you go out..."

Since the original plan for today had failed, the Qilin Immortal Venerable no longer concealed the killing intent in his heart. He spoke the chilling words in a calm tone.

Spoken by the Qilin Immortal Venerable, there were probably few people in the entire Yunlong City who wouldn't be afraid of those words.

Lin Du raised the corner of his mouth, glancing playfully at the Qilin Immortal Venerable.

"Since the deal failed, are you preparing to kill me to silence me?"

"Don't worry, even if your people don't come looking for me, I will come looking for you."

"Please tell Nine Year Cicada that she must live well. Her life belongs only to me!"

The Qilin Immortal Venerable normally held a high position of power and had never endured such provocation before.

His expression gradually darkened.

"I will certainly pass on your message."

"I hope you can maintain this level of luck the next time you meet Nine Year Cicada!"

"Farewell!"

...The Qilin Immortal Venerable left, taking his people with him.

Today's meeting had completely torn away all pretense between the two parties, ensuring a future situation of mutual hostility until death.

After the Qilin Immortal Venerable left, many female players with decent qualifications arrived at the Guild Hall one after another.

The name Night Ember was very famous, and many female players came specifically because of it.

Lin Du individually explained the situation regarding himself and the Peak of the Forbidden City to the female players he interviewed.

After hearing this, the female players were all terrified and turned pale; none dared to stay.

The sense of oppression brought by the Peak of the Forbidden City was simply too strong... Lin Du sighed helplessly.

Could it be that he would have to look for a CP in other Main Cities?

Or perhaps... Lin Du turned his head to look at Miss Red Wine, who was sitting alone in the corner with a gloomy expression.

"Forget it."

"I should wait a little longer..."

Nine Year Cicada's assassination attempt failed today. Presumably, she would be much more prepared next time.

Besides Nine Year Cicada, the other high-level players of the Peak of the Forbidden City should also not be underestimated. If Nine Year Cicada cooperated with other high-ranking members, the danger would certainly double.

If Ning Fengya were tied down by Nine Year Cicada, given Lin Du's current level, he would likely have to wait for death right there... This situation absolutely could not continue.

Lin Du frantically searched his memory for a countermeasure. His level had to quickly catch up with the main group in a short time.

Every time he left the city, his risk factor increased by one point.

He urgently needed an opportunity to reach the heavens in a single step... After recalling for over an hour, Lin Du's eyes suddenly lit up.

"I've got it!"

An Ancient Secret Realm appeared in Lin Du's memory, along with a small, inconspicuous pool within the realm.

This was an image lodged deep in his memory, a strange creation Lin Du had specifically set up for his own little hobby back then.

"I almost forgot about you."

"It's been a long, long time since I went fishing. Tomorrow, I'll go fish for a dragon first to satisfy my craving!"

Lin Du waved toward Silver King, who was not far away.

"Little Silver."

"Go to the Spirit Beast Pavilion and find my dear Sister-in-law Liu Qingqing. Tell her that her biological younger brother urgently needs some items."

"Hurry up and come back!"

...PS:

I'm a bit stuck today, I really can't finish four chapters.

I will definitely make it up tomorrow.

If I don't make it up, I'll chop off my manhood!

—From a simple-minded author who never makes empty promises.