The Ferryman.

He was a Gathering Stars Realm assassin, yet he’d once assassinated a freshly broken-through Spiritual Manifestation expert!

This was practically a miracle. If word got out, it was sure to cause an enormous commotion.

After all, the Spiritual Manifestation Realm was the first realm of the Spirit Dao. Upon reaching this realm, one was already worthy of the title “advanced cultivator.” Such a high cultivation made someone a peak-level figure even here in the Great Xia.

Yet the Ferryman managed to sneak into Daoist Mu’s immortal cave and assassinate him, silent and undetected. This was unquestionably terrifying.

Qian Tianlong was instantly excited. “Senior Apprentice Brother Huo, don’t tell me you know how to contact the assassins of the Sea of Bitterness?”

Huo Yunsheng nodded. “That’s right, but don’t get excited too early. The Sea of Bitterness’s help comes at an extraordinary price.”

Qian Tianlong was stunned. He took a deep breath and said, “Senior Brother Huo, please instruct me.”

“The Sea of Bitterness’s rules require anyone hoping to have a Grain Avoidance cultivator assassinated to offer up information regarding the target. Remember, the information cannot...