After the Manager searched for a while, his expression showed joy. As if seeking credit, he smiled and said to Zhang Hao, "There is a merchant team in Tianwu City that is preparing to go to Watt Country recently and needs a few guards. This mission is A-grade and no one has taken it yet. Does Senior Apprentice Brother need this mission?"
"Escort a merchant team? That's great."
Zhang Hao was very happy. This mission was tailor-made for him. All he had to do was escort them all the way to Watt Country.
"Hmm, how long is the duration of this mission?" Zhang Hao asked again.
"The mission duration is three months," the Manager said.
"Okay, I'll take this mission," Zhang Hao said.
Three months would be ample time to return to Tianwu Academy before the Sect assessment. Therefore, this mission was perfect for Zhang Hao.
"Then when do we report?" Zhang Hao took the mission token and asked the Manager.
"The merchant team is at the Mercenary Inn in Tianwu City. Senior Apprentice Brother, you just need to go there directly," the Manager said to Zhang Hao with a smile.
"Okay, thank you."
Zhang Hao left satisfied.
Zhang Hao first went to the Outer Courtyard and informed Ying Da and Dou Bi that he would be leaving for a period of time. Originally, Ying Da and Dou Bi also wanted to participate, but they eventually gave up. With their Great Martial Master cultivation, they would not only be unable to help Zhang Hao but would also be a burden.
However, this further stimulated the determination of Dou Bi and Ying Da to Cultivate. If they wanted to follow Zhang Hao and conquer the world in the future, they had to keep up with his progress in terms of martial power, even if they couldn't match him. Otherwise, they would eventually part ways with Zhang Hao.
Inside the Mercenary Inn in Tianwu City
This inn was opened by the Mercenary Guild, specifically for Mercenary Groups to wait for missions or negotiate with employers.
The employer was an Old Man around sixty years old.
Upon seeing Zhang Hao's Tianwu Academy Inner Courtyard token, he showed respect towards the group. After all, students who could enter the Tianwu Academy Inner Courtyard, with a few exceptions, were mostly powerhouses in the Martial King Realm.
"Little brother, this time, the price is negotiable. How about 100 high-grade crystal stones? If it's not enough, we can increase the price," the employer looked at Zhang Hao tentatively.
100 high-grade crystal stones? Zhang Hao was slightly surprised. He had obtained some high-grade crystal stones in the Shenlong Secret Realm, but not many. He didn't expect this employer to be so generous. He actually offered 100 high-grade crystal stones at once. It should be noted that 100 high-grade crystal stones are equivalent to 10,000 lower grade crystal stones. Moreover, this is just the market price. high-grade crystal stones are limited in circulation, and few people are willing to exchange high-grade crystal stones for lower grade crystal stones.
"Old Liu, may I know what goods you are transporting this time?" Zhang Hao looked at the Old Man and asked.
This employer's name was Liu Sanjin. It is said that he only weighed three jin when he was born, and it was a miracle that he survived, so his parents named him Liu Sanjin.
"Just some relatively valuable goods that our Family urgently needs," Liu Sanjin said to Zhang Hao.
"Oh, alright then. This time, our Tianwu Academy will take on your mission. However, I also have a request," Zhang Hao said.
"Little brother, please speak. If we can do it, we will definitely agree," Liu Sanjin was very enthusiastic.
"Well, it's like this. I hope you absolutely do not reveal that our Tianwu Academy has taken on your mission this time. Just treat us as if we are hitching a ride with your team," Zhang Hao said.
"This..." Liu Sanjin hesitated upon hearing this slightly strange request.
"This is also for your consideration. At important moments, we will definitely take action. I know you must have hired other Mercenary Groups, right? Otherwise, Old Liu wouldn't be here," Zhang Hao said to Old Liu with a smile.
Liu Sanjin said with a slight embarrassment, "Alright, then we'll do as the little brother requests."
The merchant team was set to depart in three days. After agreeing to meet in three days, Zhang Hao took Ning Xue and the others and left the inn, finding another inn nearby to settle down.
"Zhang Hao, why did you tell Old Liu not to reveal the news that we took on the mission? Missions taken on by our Tianwu Academy can generally deter quite a few scoundrels," Gao Xinyu looked at Zhang Hao with some curiosity.
Zhang Hao smiled slightly and said, "It's simple. Do you think the goods transported by a merchant team willing to pay us 100 high-grade crystal stones could be ordinary goods? Although our Tianwu Academy's reputation is great, it's not enough to deter these people. Therefore, it's better to hide in the dark and observe the situation, so as not to become a target."
Gao Xinyu felt that his words made a lot of sense.
At night
Zhang Hao returned to his room. Anyway, there were still three days, and he had discussed with the girls that they would have a good time playing in Tianwu City for a few days.
Just as Zhang Hao was about to go to sleep, he suddenly felt an inexplicable palpitation. It felt as if something was about to happen. However, Zhang Hao looked around and found nothing particularly unusual.
"Could it be that I'm thinking too much?" Zhang Hao was slightly surprised.
"Forget it, let's sleep?" Zhang Hao shook his head, thinking he was just nervous.
Just as Zhang Hao turned to get into bed, a sharp sword light pierced down from the void.
Fast, extremely fast. In Zhang Hao's opinion, this speed was even not weaker than Xiao Long's. It should be noted that Xiao Long is a Martial Grandmaster!
"Lingbo Micro Step!"
The Lingbo Micro Step, which was already at Minor Accomplishment, displayed its due power. Zhang Hao avoided the vital points of that sword, which only pierced his shoulder.
At this moment, the Heaven Venerate Sacred Armor that had previously burst out also played its role.
Although that sword was fierce, its power was reduced by eighty percent by the Heaven Venerate Sacred Armor. Moreover, Zhang Hao's body cultivation defense was strong. This attack only caused him a minor injury.
"Who is it!"
Zhang Hao was enraged.
The Blood God Blade appeared in Zhang Hao's hand. A masked man came into Zhang Hao's sight.
"Cold Blade Ice Heart!"
This saber strike instantly lowered the surrounding temperature by tens of degrees, making it bone-chillingly cold. Endless saber light enveloped an area of several meters.
"Go to hell!"
Zhang Hao was furious to the extreme. He used ten percent of his power in this saber strike. Everything around him was instantly destroyed.
However, Zhang Hao's domineering saber strike actually missed.
That person turned into a black shadow and darted out of Zhang Hao's room.
By the time Zhang Hao chased after him, the assassin had disappeared into the darkness.
"Damn it, who is this person, and why did he attack me?" Zhang Hao's expression was extremely grim.
The five girls next door also heard the commotion and rushed over. They were startled when they saw the mess inside Zhang Hao's room.
Ye Yunshang said, "Wow, Zhang Hao, what happened to you, why is it...?"
"An assassin appeared just now. That assassin's speed was very fast, even I couldn't keep him," Zhang Hao said with a heavy expression.