Chapter 2215: Leaving Split River City

In the following two days, Zhao Hai and the others were very low key. The three either rested in the hotel, went to the mission hall to look for missions, or went to the Wild Goose Pavilion to eat. They almost didn’t go to any other place. Their actions made the Blood Knife Gang relieved.

Three days after he met Zhao Hai, Liu Zhen suddenly arrived in Zhao Hai’s room and asked to see Zhao Hai.

Hearing that Liu Zhen is here, Zhao Hai wasn’t afraid. He knew that there would be some news. When Liu Zhen entered Zhao Hai’s room, he immediately smiled at Zhao Hai and said, “Brother Zhao, how have you been?”

Hearing Liu Zhen, Zhao Hai smiled and said, “I’ve been very good. May I ask why Brother Liu came to visit?”

Liu Zhen smiled and said, “I came with good news. I found a mission to Demonheart City. Demonheart City is a major city directly under the Forbidden Path Sect. I believe brother Zhao and his brothers are qualified for this mission.”

Hearing this, Zhao Hai couldn’t help but stare, then he smiled and said, “Thank you very much, Brother Liu. If Brother Liu has the opportunity to go to Demonheart City, make sure to come find me. I’ll make sure to have time for you.”

Liu Zhen laughed, “Brother Zhao is too polite. I hope that your cultivation gets higher in Demonheart City.”

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “Brother Liu is too polite. I’ll thank you in advance for your words. When will the mission depart?”

Liu Zhen smiled and said, “The day after tomorrow. It’s a mission with other people. However, this mission is affiliated with our Blood Knife Gang, so you don’t have to worry. You will definitely get your share.”

Hearing this, Zhao Hai waved his hand and said, “Brother Liu, you don’t have to say that. This mission belongs to the Blood Knife Gang in the first place. We are just joining. How can we take money? Brother Liu is looking down on us too much.”

Liu Zhen laughed and said, “Brother, you misunderstand. I don’t mean to look down on you. With you, the mission will become safer. Moreover, with the three of you, we can send three fewer people. We don’t need to invest as much in the mission. So, you must collect your share. This is the rule for rogue cultivators.”

Zhao Hai smiled and said, “If Brother Liu says so, then I won’t be polite and take the money. What time do we need to be there the day after tomorrow?”

Liu Zhen smiled and said, “You need to be there between 7 and 9 in the morning. You will congregate at the east gate.”

Zhao Hai nodded, “Alright. We will be there on time. Brother Liu, don’t leave yet, let’s share a few cups. We won’t know when we can see each other again.”

Liu Zhen chuckled and said, “Today is not good. I have matters to deal with, so I have to go back. Don’t worry, our Blood Knife Gang regularly gets missions to Demonheart City. We will meet when the time comes.”

Zhao Hai could only nod when he heard this, then he said, “Then I won’t keep Brother Liu. But if Brother Liu has the opportunity to go to Demonheart City, you must tell me.”

Liu Zhen smiled and said, “Certainly. Then, Brother, goodbye.” Zhao Hai saw Liu Zhen off. After cupping his fist towards Zhao Hai, Liu Zhen turned around and left.

When Liu Zhen left, Ma Long and Liu Cai went over to Zhao Hai’s room. Ma Long looked at Zhao Hai and said, “Junior Brother Zhao, what did Liu Zhen come?”

Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said, “He told me that the Blood Knife Gang has a mission the day after tomorrow. The mission will take us to Demonheart City, a major city directly under the Forbidden Path Sect. He wants us to go together with the gang’s people to the city. I agreed.”

Hearing Zhao Hai, Liu Cai couldn’t help but nod, “It’s also time for us to leave. Junior Brother Zhao, is Demonheart City really a major city under the Forbidden Path Sect?”

Zhao Hai nodded, “Right, and we’re going there. Moreover, Demonheart City is the top major city under the Forbidden Path Sect. It’s a place that has what we want.”

Ma Long replied, “What do we need to prepare?”

Zhao Hai shook his head and said, “There’s no need to prepare. We only need to be at the meeting place on time. Alright, go back and rest. Don’t wander around in the remaining time. We only got in touch with the Blood Knife Gang and not the other gangs. It’s better if we have less contact with them.”

The two complied, then they turned around and returned to their rooms. When Zhao Hai discovered that nobody was paying attention to him, he contacted Laura and told her about his situation.

The Long Clan and the Yin Yang Elder were already aware that Zhao Hai had returned to the True Spirit Realm from the underground world. To be honest, when they found out about this, they didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. The Battle Corpse Sect actually sent Zhao Hai back to the True Spirit Realm, it was too much of a coincidence.

They also understood Zhao Hai’s plan. They immediately acted and prepared to lend him a hand. Naturally, most of the help would come from the Long Clan. The Forbidden Path Sect was too far for the Tyrant Blade Sect’s reach.

Two days passed in a blink of an eye. In the morning of the next day, Zhao Hai and the others got up early, had breakfast, and walked out of the hotel until they reached the eastern gate.

As soon as they reached the eastern gate, Zhao Hai saw a caravan. Cultivators were walking around the line of carriages. On the head carriage was a huge white flag with an image of a knife dripping with blood. Then below the image were the characters for ‘blood’ and ‘knife’.

Zhao Hai and the others walked towards the caravan. As soon as they walked over, Zhao Hai saw Liu Zhen who was talking to another cultivator. As soon as Liu Zhen saw Zhao Hai coming over, he immediately greeted them. He walked towards Zhao Hai and laughed, “Brother, you came too early.”

Zhao Hai smiled and said, “Brother Liu is joking. If I came later than this, we would have been left behind.”

Liu Zhen smiled and said, “Even if you were late, nobody will say anything. Anyway, I see that you don’t have any beasts for travel, so I prepared three wind-chasing horses for you. Treat it as my gift.”

Hearing Liu Zhen, Zhao Hai couldn’t help but stare. However, he didn’t decline. He cupped his fist towards Liu Zhen and said, “We brothers will remember Brother Liu’s kindness. If Brother Liu has any need for us in the future, don’t hesitate to give us a message. We will make sure to receive you.” After saying that, Zhao Hai took out a rough-looking transmission plate and handed it over to Liu Zhen.

Looking at the small transmission plate, Liu Zhen understood Zhao Hai’s sentiment. He received the transmission plate and said, “Alright, then I won’t be polite when the time comes. Brother, I wish you safe travels.”

Zhao Hai cupped his fist and said, “Thank you very much, Brother Liu.” At this time, a sharp whistling sound was heard from the caravan. Zhao Hai knew that the caravan was about to leave.

Liu Zhen looked at the caravan and said, “It’s time to leave.”

Zhao Hai cupped his fist and said, “Until we meet again, Brother Liu.” At this time, the caravan began to move slowly. Zhao Hai and the others got up on their wind-chasing horses. Then after cupping his fist towards Liu Zhen once more, Zhao Hai and the others followed the carriages.

Liu Zhen also cupped his fist towards Zhao Hai. After Zhao Hai and the others left, a Blood Knife Gang member looked at Liu Zhen and said, “Hall Master, why are you very polite to him? I can’t see anything in him.”

Liu Zhen smiled faintly and said, “Being polite to him is just to foster good relations. We don’t need to offend a person like this. You should also be clear about the state of Demonheart City. Is that a place where a Soul Fusion stage cultivator can thrive? Maybe it won’t be long before they return to Split River City. When that happens, they will definitely join our gang.”

“The addition of strength that three Soul Fusion cultivators could add to the gang couldn’t be underestimated. And the only thing we gave in exchange are a few kind words and three horses. It’s not a bad trade. Even if they don’t return, that would mean that they have established a foothold in Demonheart City. This can only be good for us. It would be equivalent to having another ally in Demonheart City.”

Hearing Liu Zhen, the Blood Knife Gang member couldn’t help but stare. Then his face immediately showed admiration as he looked at Liu Zhen, “Hall Master is brilliant as usual.” Liu Zhen laughed when he heard this.

Naturally, Zhao Hai didn’t know what Liu Zhen was scheming. However, he only showed a false facade towards Liu Zhen. He didn’t really expect Liu Zhen to treat him well. Liu Zhen’s identity didn’t allow him to do that.

After the caravan left Split River City, its progress was very quick. There were 20 carriages in the caravan, all of which were closed carriages. Zhao Hai suspected that the carriages were a type of spatial equipment. Moreover, not only could they store a lot of items, they also have some defensive capabilities.

The caravan leader was a Blood Knife Gang member. It was the cultivator who spoke to Liu Zhen when Zhao Hai arrived. Naturally, the caravan leader has received instruction from Liu Zhen to be polite towards Zhao Hai and the others. He didn’t order Zhao Hai around and just instructed him to follow the caravan.

Zhao Hai didn’t communicate with the other people in the caravan. He didn’t want to have anything to do with these people. At the same time, the others ignored him. This allowed Zhao Hai and the others to quietly follow behind the caravan. This caused them to look out of place. They didn’t talk to any Blood Knife Gang member while the Blood Gang members also left them on their own.