"Thank you both very much!" Wang Xiaoqiang cupped his fists again. His attitude was very sincere.

Luo Tian and Bai Sha truly believed Wang Xiaoqiang and his companion were so agreeable, their mood lifted immediately, and they began planning the assassination plot.

Luo Tian said, "If Ann Tiannan keeps hiding inside the Heaven and Earth Sect, it's hard for us to get to him. The Heaven and Earth Sect is a major sect full of experts. Even if we manage to kill Ann Tiannan inside, we might not be able to escape..."

"Then let's think of a way to lure him out," Hu Liu suggested.

"You think everyone is as foolish as you? Rising to the position of Vice Sect Leader takes more than cultivation base; it requires intellect. Especially someone like Ann Tiannan, who's in a high position, is usually very cautious, thinking thrice before acting. Recklessly trying to lure him might end up alerting the enemy..." Bai Sha gave Hu Liu a glance and said:

"This time, the operation hasn't been time-restricted by Steward Ann. We can completely wait for the opportune moment, wait for Ann Tiannan to come out, and if he really doesn't, then we risk entering the Heaven and Earth Sect to kill him..."

"Mm, Bai Sha is correct. This operation is just about waiting for the right moment. Once he appears, we strike and kill." Luo Tian concluded.

The plan was set.

Everyone sat cross-legged in the flying boat, closed their eyes, and rested, conserving their energy.

After flying for half a stick of incense's time, the flying boat landed at the foot of a mountain. The person steering the boat said, "Alright, we've arrived. 500 meters ahead is the Heaven and Earth Sect. Be careful and try to complete the mission successfully."

The five of them responded with a sound and jumped off the flying boat one after the other.

The invisible flying boat began its return journey.

At this time, all five assassins expanded their divine sense to inspect the surrounding area. They saw that they were indeed at a desolate mountain base, and 500 meters ahead was a massive sect.

Wang Xiaoqiang saw that this sect was much larger than the Tri-Element Sect, and his complexion became somewhat serious.

"Let's stick to our plan, find a place to hide, and wait for Ann Tiannan to make an appearance before taking action." Luo Tian ordered, assuming the role of leader of the group.

No one objected; the five of them each found a hiding place. Luo Tian and Bai Sha, the couple, concealed themselves in a dense tree,

Hu Liu hid alone in a mountain hollow, while Wang Xiaoqiang and Ding Chunqiu rested under a tree. Ding Chunqiu whispered, "Sir, what do you mean by promising to give the reward to those two wretches?"

Wang Xiaoqiang looked at Ding Chunqiu solemnly and instructed, "First, don't call me 'Sir' anymore; call me Wang Xiaoqiang. Remember that, and secondly, for all future actions, you still have to listen to me."

"Alright, I'll listen to you," Ding Chunqiu said, knowing that in the dangerous Biluo Realm, he couldn't survive without Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang lowered his voice and said, "Remember, not only will I not give the reward to those two scoundrels, but I also plan to kill them, including Hu Liu."

Ding Chunqiu was shocked, wide-eyed and speechless.

"What's wrong? Scared?" Wang Xiaoqiang patted Ding Chunqiu's shoulder and said, "You've already promised a hundred Qi Gathering Pills to them; tell me, how are you going to deliver that?"

"I... I only wrote an empty check. Even if I want to renege after returning to the Wind Rain Pavilion, there's nothing they can do," Ding Chunqiu slyly replied.

"That's a good idea, but what if you encounter them on future missions?"

"I haven't thought that far ahead," Ding Chunqiu said anxiously.

"Let me tell you, if you don't keep your promise and encounter them again, they'll kill you without mercy," Wang Xiaoqiang said:

"So, if they don't die, we will."

"But if we kill them, what if the Wind Rain Pavilion finds out?" Ding Chunqiu asked apprehensively.

"If you don't tell, and I don't tell, how would the Wind Rain Pavilion know?" Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Are you sure about this?"

"Of course," Wang Xiaoqiang said, "By killing them, the rewards from this mission will all be ours. I urgently need cultivation resources now."

"This needs careful planning," Ding Chunqiu said cautiously.

"Here's what we'll do..." Wang Xiaoqiang whispered into Ding Chunqiu's ear, and Ding Chunqiu nodded repeatedly, finally giving Wang Xiaoqiang a thumbs up.

...

A week passed.

Ann Tiannan still hadn't left the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Luo Tian was getting anxious. He called the five of them together for another discussion.

Wang Xiaoqiang suggested, "Just waiting like this isn't working. We should send someone to pretend they want to join the Heaven and Earth Sect to find out Ann Tiannan's whereabouts..."

Luo Tian gave Wang Xiaoqiang an amused smile, "Mm, that's a feasible plan. Then you should go."

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "I can't go. I'm a waste unable to open the Immortal Vein. They'd kick me out the moment they see me..."

Luo Tian's gaze shifted to Ding Chunqiu, who shook his head with a wry smile, "I can't do it either. I've exceeded the age limit. If I'm exposed, it'll be a problem."

Luo Tian's gaze shifted to Hu Liu, who shivered and waved his hand, "No, I can't pull off that act. If I get exposed, it won't end well."

Finally, Luo Tian's gaze fell on Bai Sha, "Bai Sha, why don't you go? I'll protect you from the shadows."

Bai Sha nodded, "That's probably the best option."

With the plan set, they found an opportune time, and Bai Sha headed towards the Heaven and Earth Sect.

Luo Tian followed at a distance, about a hundred meters behind her.

After half a day, the two of them returned the same way, one after the other, with excited expressions on their faces.

Back at the original spot, Bai Sha's voice was excited but restrained, "In three days, Ann Tiannan will go to a place called Lunar Eclipse. We can take the opportunity to strike."

Everyone was excited upon hearing this, and they started planning again. Luo Tian said, "Ann Tiannan should bring one or two followers. At that time, Bai Sha and I will kill Ann Tiannan, and the followers are yours to handle. You must do everything to keep them occupied for us."

Hu Liu, Wang Xiaoqiang, and Ding Chunqiu all nodded solemnly, appearing very earnest.

Hu Liu was indeed earnest, but Wang Xiaoqiang and Ding Chunqiu thought otherwise.

Next, it was just waiting.

Three days passed.

On this day, early in the morning, all five of them extended their divine sense, carefully surveying everything around the Heaven and Earth Sect.

When the sun was a pillar high in the sky, three powerful auras flew out from the Heaven and Earth Sect. Leading them was an elder, a strong member of the Great Luo Golden Immortal Fifth Liquid Realm, followed by two younger members, both in the Great Luo Golden Immortal First Liquid Realm.

"It should definitely be Ann Tiannan. Let's follow them for a bit, and when they've flown a thousand meters away from the Heaven and Earth Sect, we will encircle and execute the plan," Luo Tian instructed. No one disagreed, and the five of them spread out, following the three from a distance.

When the three had flown a thousand meters away from the Heaven and Earth Sect, Luo Tian gave the order to encircle. At this point, Wang Xiaoqiang signaled to Ding Chunqiu with a look, and Ding Chunqiu followed closely behind Wang Xiaoqiang. Then the five of them moved in on the three up ahead. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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