Published: March 8, 2025
Chapter 132: The Unlucky Duo
Chu Yang guessed correctly; the man in black was indeed the legendary number one in the world blood reward expert, Wei Wuyan!
Wei Wuyan. In legends, this person never failed to complete a blood reward mission!
As long as Wei Wuyan accepted a blood reward notice, the target on that notice was bound to die!
Wei Wuyan was famously mysterious. According to rumors, no one knew what Wei Wuyan looked like, nor did anyone know the level of his cultivation.
Once, the number one painter in the world, Xu Danqing, had met Wei Wuyan, but when he attempted to paint Wei Wuyan’s portrait, he found he couldn't put brush to paper.
Every master has their own charm and unique presence.
But Wei Wuyan had none!
Faced with Wei Wuyan, Xu Danqing fell into confusion because, no matter how hard he tried, he could see no glimmer of brilliance in Wei Wuyan.
After Wei Wuyan left, Xu Danqing locked himself in the studio for three days and nights, finally vomiting blood and fainting: not only could he not paint, but as soon as Wei Wuyan left, he completely forgot what Wei Wuyan looked like.
And he forgot entirely, with no impression left at all.
What is most important for a painter? Isn’t it vision, memory, insight, and skill?
These are the most basic things.
Now that such a situation had arisen, how could the renowned painter Xu Danqing not collapse under the pressure?
The Blood Reward Hall had only once issued a bounty for a supreme master, and that was completed by Wei Wuyan! Although he was only a supreme first rank, Wei Wuyan’s strength was still quite intimidating!
Wei Wuyan acted independently and never owed anyone a favor, nor did he require anyone's assistance. Even when faced with the toughest tasks, he would not seek help. Once, the second-ranked blood reward expert tried to collaborate with Wei Wuyan but was outright rejected!
No one expected that although Wei Wuyan never asked anyone for help, he had a weakness: a desire for good food.
However, although this man loved to eat, he had principles. First, no one recognized his true appearance; second, anyone who dined with him would receive ample rewards: so although Wei Wuyan enjoyed good food, he felt justified in doing so.
No one could refuse Wei Wuyan’s generosity.
Moreover, after sharing a meal with him, people would often express countless thanks: Wei Wuyan loved this feeling.
But this time, he miscalculated.
He never expected that Chu Yang would refuse! In his eyes, the two siblings, one sick and the other weak, wanting to traverse the Black Pine Forest to escape the southeast… especially during such troubled times, was nothing short of impossible!
Escorting them would be a boon that ordinary people could only dream of!
So Wei Wuyan sat down without hesitation when invited…
Who would have thought that after finishing the meal, the man who owed nothing to anyone would actually owe someone a favor!
Under such circumstances, how could he genuinely leave? Of course, he would hide nearby, thinking, even if you don't want me to escort you, I’ll quietly resolve your troubles without owing you anything…
Then he heard Chu Yang’s words and instantly regretted: it turned out he was also this kind of person.
Rely on oneself, never owe others!
This is my Wei Wuyan’s life creed; how could it come out of this kid's mouth…
In that moment, Wei Wuyan felt a bit disappointed, as well as a sense of kinship.
After the meal, Chu Yang and his companion set off again.
The autumn breeze was cool.
Chu Yang pretended not to notice that Wei Wuyan was secretly following; of course, he was feigning ignorance.
But Wei Wuyan had absolute confidence: with his cultivation level and stealth techniques, following discreetly, even high-level supremes might not notice him!
After all, why else could he complete so many blood reward missions?
But he would never have thought that this insignificant person, whom he viewed as merely an imperial level fifth rank ant, possessed a soul power unmatched throughout the entire Nine Heavens!