As one of the Three Major Tribes in the Anyang Region, the Hetu Tribe is extremely powerful, with King Hetu's influence second only to the Domain Lord. That's why King Hetu's son is so arrogant; his arrogance was nurtured under the shadow of his father's power.

However, King Hetu's son is, after all, just King Hetu's son, not King Hetu himself. If he were King Hetu, those administrators wouldn't have handled the matter this way.

Wang Xiaoqiang took the Jade Pass, tossed it into his Sumeru Ring without a glance, and ignored the administrators. Instead, he walked up to King Hetu's son, the big fat guy, and stepped on his face, saying, "Say another word, just one more, and I'll crush your head..."

"Oh no, someone's going to die!" The crowd panicked. In the Biluo Realm, people die every day, it's not unusual. But this is different—it's the son of King Hetu. If he's killed, it would be a huge scandal.

"Go ahead, try to kill me!" King Hetu's son actually had some guts.

The administrators were terrified. If Wang Xiaoqiang really stomped King Hetu's son to death, they couldn't bear the consequences. They quickly dashed from behind the registration desk, trying to persuade Wang Xiaoqiang, "Deacon Wang, please be magnanimous. He's just an immature kid..."

The fat guy, with a foot on his face, shouted, "Bullshit! I'm almost forty! I'm no kid!"

The crowd couldn't help but chuckle at his words.

"Keep it up, and I'll revoke your competition entry," the lead administrator scolded the fat guy on the ground.

In comparison, Wang Xiaoqiang's status was akin to King Hetu's. However, lying on the ground was King Hetu's son, not King Hetu himself, and it was King Hetu's son who initiated the conflict, so he was at fault. Logically, as the staff responsible for the competition, they naturally sided with Wang Xiaoqiang.

Moreover...

Wang Xiaoqiang, as the administrator responsible for assassination missions at the Wind Rain Pavilion, held great power, seemingly small but actually significant. If they offended him, future troubles would arise. If he wanted to give someone trouble, he only had to label them as colluding with Evil Immortals, allowing him to conduct investigations and arrests on individuals or families, and even if he couldn't convict them, he could torture them without any responsibility. If he wanted someone dead, he could just misuse authority and put a bounty on their head.

Weighing it up, Wang Xiaoqiang was above King Hetu, so they'd rather offend King Hetu than cross Wang Xiaoqiang. No matter how mighty King Hetu was, he wouldn't openly attack officials in the region.

Upon hearing his competition entry might be revoked, King Hetu's son dared not make another sound. The Golden Immortal Ranking Competition was held only once every fifty years, and he didn't want to miss such a valuable opportunity over a trifling matter.

"Deacon Wang, please don't be angry. You see, he's just an ignorant child, no need to stoop to his level..." one of the administrators spoke tactfully.

Hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang decided not to pursue further; doing so would tarnish his reputation and lower his status. He lifted his foot and pointed at the fat guy, saying, "Don't let me see you again, or it won't be this easy next time."

King Hetu's son just breathed heavily, not daring to speak another word.

"Let's go!" Wang Xiaoqiang waved to Zuo Dao, and the two strode away.

Watching Wang Xiaoqiang strut away, the administrators dared not utter a word, and those in line for the competition looked on with reverence.

"Brother Qiang, I've rarely come out since becoming an assassin at the Wind Rain Pavilion. I just realized how impressive it is to be part of the Wind Rain Pavilion..." Zuo Dao said excitedly...

"And did you see the look on those officials' faces earlier? They seemed really intimidated by you..."

"Naturally. If they don't comply, I can make their lives difficult any time. Don't forget we have the power to monitor the world..." Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"That King Hetu's son, he's nearly forty and yet so immature, like a child..."

"Just a child, no need to take him seriously," Wang Xiaoqiang chuckled dismissively.

"I fear he might hold a grudge and not let go..."

"If that's the case, I don't mind teaching him another lesson," Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

...

While speaking, they arrived at the Heavenly Abode Tower, the most luxurious tavern in Anyang City. As the highest-class tavern in the city, it usually bustled with guests and business thrived,

but these days, guests were few because the tavern had been reserved by the government. Now, only distinguished individuals with high cultivation from the Three Major Tribes and the Six Great Sects came and went, all here for the Golden Immortal Ranking Competition.

At the tavern entrance, stood an administrator. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang and Zuo Dao approaching, he blocked their path and asked, "May I ask who you two are?"

Wang Xiaoqiang took out the Jade Pass and flashed it before him, "Wang Xiaoqiang, administrator from the Wind Rain Pavilion."

"Oh, Deacon Wang, a pleasure to meet you," the administrator respectfully clasped his hands, glancing at Zuo Dao, "And this is...?"

"This is my brother, an assassin from the Wind Rain Pavilion," Wang Xiaoqiang introduced. "His name is Zuo Dao."

Zuo Dao took out his Jade Pass and showed it to the administrator.

"Ah!" The administrator stepped aside, gesturing them in with a smile, "Please come in, both of you. The rooms are ready on the second floor; the Jade Pass serves as your room key..."

"Thank you," said Wang Xiaoqiang, and the two entered the tavern and went up to the second floor.

As soon as they reached the second floor, two beams of white light shot from their Jade Passes, hitting two nearby doors with clicks, slightly opening a crack.

The two exchanged a knowing smile. Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Let's check the rooms and rest for a while, then we can come out for a meal..."

"Okay," Zuo Dao replied happily.

The two entered their respective rooms.

From the outside, the two rooms appeared identical, but upon entering, they each discovered something unique.

Zuo Dao's room was merely a standard room, quite ordinary.

Wang Xiaoqiang's room was nearly twice the size of Zuo Dao's, complete with screens, weapon racks, bookshelves, and various decorations, all meticulously arranged. The tables, chairs, and beds were crafted from wood, exquisitely carved, clean, and tidy—just like his room in Snow Stone City—impressive yet very comfortable.

They rested for a while.

Both came out and met at the door, Zuo Dao smiling contentedly, "The room's really nice, so clean, the amenities are great. Brother Qiang, your room must be even better, right?"

"Should be about the same," Wang Xiaoqiang said with a faint smile.

"Can I take a look?" Zuo Dao asked, full of curiosity and anticipation.

"Sure, nothing to hide..."

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang agree, Zuo Dao stepped to Wang Xiaoqiang's door, pushed it ajar, and peered inside. Instantly, he lit up and exclaimed, "Wow, Brother Qiang, your room is huge, it's amazing..."

Zuo Dao's voice was a bit loud, a bit exaggerated, catching the attention of a man and woman emerging from the neighboring room,

The couple, who had been complaining about the simplicity and uninhabitability of their room, turned their gaze toward Zuo Dao at the sound of his opposing opinion, their cold, arrogant eyes tinged with mockery. The woman sneered, "Tch, someone thinks this room is nice."

The man unleashed his Divine Sense to scan Wang Xiaoqiang and Zuo Dao's cultivation. After confirming their cultivation, he scoffed, muttering, "No wonder these rooms are shabby. Those staying here aren't just from our Spring and Autumn Sect; there are also some random nobodies..."

"Hmm?" The piercing voice made Wang Xiaoqiang turn his head, his gaze fixed on the couple, as he questioned, "Who are you calling nobodies?..." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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