"Don't be afraid." Wang Xiaoqiang patted Ding Chunqiu's shoulder, comforting him, constantly pondering how to help Ding Chunqiu through this difficult situation.

He thought and thought, but couldn't come up with any appropriate method.

First of all, the assassination missions arranged by Wind Rain Pavilion are set in stone. Once the assassins are determined, they never get changed; no one else has the right to join or interfere.

Following secretly is also not allowed, moreover, it's impossible to keep up. When assassins execute missions, they're accompanied by an Invisible Flying Boat. Not only can the boat become invisible, but it is also very fast. Don't even mention Wang Xiaoqiang at an Immortal Emperor Level; even a Great Luo Golden Immortal or Purple Mansion Immortal may not be able to keep up.

Suddenly, Wang Xiaoqiang thought of the Blood Lotus. When he thought of it, his heart immediately brightened. Yes, the Blood Lotus can quickly stimulate Blood Qi, doubling one's strength. Although Ding Chunqiu doesn't have Body Refining Cultivation and cannot consume large amounts, he can take a small amount. Although this won't directly double his strength as it does for him, or even multiply it by several times, it can still increase his combat power considerably.

This is the only available solution!

With this thought, Wang Xiaoqiang immediately willed all the Blood Lotus in his Sumeru Ring out, only to find that there were just two left.

"You should recognize this, right?" Wang Xiaoqiang handed the Blood Lotus to Ding Chunqiu and asked.

"This is a Blood Lotus." Ding Chunqiu's eyes lit up. He knew Blood Lotus could quickly stimulate human Blood Qi and enhance strength, and it is also a miraculous healing herb. Blood Lotus is produced in the Immortal Realm but just as precious in the Biluo Realm.

"You take it. You might need it at a crucial time." Wang Xiaoqiang said.

Ding Chunqiu took the Blood Lotus and said, "Thank you."

"Pull yourself together, don't be afraid."

Wang Xiaoqiang continued, "Actually, before Wind Rain Pavilion arranges assassination tasks, they conduct thorough investigations on the target and only send assassins stronger than the target. Without unforeseen events, there's almost no danger..."

At this point, Wang Xiaoqiang suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Take the last assassination mission for example, if Luo Tian and Bai Sha hadn't been greedy and underestimated us, they wouldn't have died."

Ding Chunqiu nodded upon hearing this.

Wang Xiaoqiang continued, "Remember, when navigating the Martial World, you rely not only on cultivation strength but also on intellect and tactics, especially in assassination missions. One must act according to circumstances and seize opportunities. If there are powerful cultivators in the assassination team, offer them minor benefits, attach yourself to them, and seek their protection. Above all, survival is what matters... Material possessions are external things..."

Ding Chunqiu nodded upon hearing this, "I will remember."

"Okay, go ahead. I wish you victory and a safe return." Wang Xiaoqiang patted Ding Chunqiu's shoulder, in a way that resembled encouraging a child.

Oddly, the sixty-plus-year-old Ding Chunqiu still found it very agreeable, obediently nodded, and turned to leave.

...

After Ding Chunqiu left, Wang Xiaoqiang was very worried about him because Ding Chunqiu's strength was among the lowest of the assassins in Wind Rain Pavilion, and he neither had any trump card nor hidden Magic Treasure. If his mind wasn't sharp, he could very much lose his life.

Wang Xiaoqiang hoped Ding Chunqiu truly understood what he just said and could act according to circumstances in the assassination mission to ensure his survival and return.

This night.

Both Wang Xiaoqiang and Fairy Zixia spent the night in worry, almost sleepless.

The next morning, when it was barely dawn, two disheveled figures flew back to Wind Rain Pavilion. They were Ding Chunqiu and another assassin named Black Ice.

Six assassins had gone to execute the mission, but only two returned.

Seeing only two assassins return, and they hadn't used the blood of the assassinated to paint the Wind Rain Pavilion plaque with "Bloody Winds and Rain," instead, they were wounded and bleeding. The Sect Leader and Deputy Tower Master, along with the two Administrators, had gloomy faces, snorting coldly through their noses.

If assassins return from missions unsuccessful, they are naturally not looked upon favorably, and might even face severe punishment, both financially and being confined.

Because he worried about Ding Chunqiu, Wang Xiaoqiang had been paying attention, and seeing Ding Chunqiu return, he quietly sighed with relief. Using Divine Sense, Wang Xiaoqiang scanned and saw both Ding Chunqiu and Black Ice were injured, and the assassin named "Black Ice" was seriously hurt.

Black Ice is a powerful expert in the Great Luo Golden Immortal Second Liquid Realm. Not only did he fail the assassination mission, he returned injured, clearly indicating that the target's strength was formidable.

...

Wind Rain Pavilion's first-floor hall.

Empty, the morning breeze blew in, making it feel cold. The atmosphere in the hall seemed somewhat stifling.

Sect Leader and Deputy Tower Master, two Administrators, sat at a wooden table in the hall's center, faces as gloomy as water.

Black Ice and Ding Chunqiu stood there, faces pale, looking desolate and ashamed, heads drooped like wilting eggplants.

The treatment for completed and incomplete missions is different. Those who complete missions can sit while talking to the four high-level officials at Wind Rain Pavilion; those who don't complete missions can only stand.

"Where are the other four?" Ann Qilang asked.

"Dead." Black Ice responded.

"How did they die?"

"Killed by Blood Eye."

"Is Blood Eye really that powerful?"

Black Ice licked his dry lips, "Blood Eye may have practiced Evil Arts, or might have colluded with Evil Immortals... During the assassination, the other party performed Evil Arts..."

Sect Leader, Deputy Tower Master, and the two Administrators all changed their expressions upon hearing this.

Evil Immortals are a hostile force to orthodox cultivators, incompatible like fire and water.

Evil Immortals are precisely what Wind Rain Pavilion must monitor and eliminate.

Now, an Evil Immortal has infiltrated the orthodox cultivators, and this matter is of grave concern for Wind Rain Pavilion. Once verified, it signifies negligence on Wind Rain Pavilion's part, and Wind Rain Pavilion would face punishment from Biluo Heavenly Emperor.

Sect Leader Black Tornado asked, "Are you sure it was Evil Arts?"

"Absolutely. Very powerful. Luckily, I ran fast, or I wouldn't have escaped this calamity either." Black Ice said, lowering his head in shame.

"And you?" Black Tornado's gaze turned to Ding Chunqiu, asking.

Under Sect Leader Black Tornado's sharp gaze, Ding Chunqiu shuddered, hurriedly lowered his head, and shamefully said, "I... my cultivation is weak, and my flight speed is slow. They didn't wait for me, and by the time I arrived, they had already engaged. I saw Black Ice fleeing and followed him out..."

Ding Chunqiu stammered to this point and softly closed his mouth.

The four high-level officials and Black Ice all stared at him with looks of disdain and contempt.

"Enough, considering this situation's peculiarity, I'll let you off this time. But remember, this matter must remain confidential. If anyone dares to leak even a bit, they will be immediately eliminated." Black Tornado personally warned them.

"Yes, yes, we will definitely keep quiet and not let out the slightest bit of news." The two promised, then retreated in fear.

After Ding Chunqiu and Black Ice left the hall, Ann Qilang sighed, "Wildfire can't burn it all, and the spring breeze brings new life again. In just a few years, Evil Immortals are re-emerging."

"This matter must be taken seriously. We need an infallible strategy to root out all the Evil Immortals, including those colluding with them, and eliminate them completely. Not a word of this should leak..." Sect Leader Black Tornado said with a grave face.

"Sect Leader Sir, how about forming a cleansing squad... I'll lead it..." Ann Qilang volunteered.

"No, Biluo Heavenly Emperor will send people to check on Wind Rain Pavilion from time to time. If you're found missing, it'll raise suspicions. Should the venerable learn about it, it would spell trouble for Wind Rain Pavilion." Black Tornado shook his head.

"Then we must dispatch our best assassins, send more, and surely we won't fail to eradicate the Evil Immortals..." Deputy Tower Master said.

"That's the only way." Black Tornado said, "Let's select ten of the strongest assassins and split them into two teams..."

Ann Qilang suggested, "In my view, it's best to have Wang Xiaoqiang participate. I believe Wang Xiaoqiang's comprehensive strength ranks in the top ten among our Wind Rain Pavilion assassins..."

"Why are you so sure?" Black Tornado asked.

"Intuition." Ann Qilang replied.

"Indeed, just based on him mastering three realms of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Technique, he can rank in the top ten. I also agree with him participating..." Deputy Tower Master spoke up.

"I also think this Wang Xiaoqiang is quite a genius." Wenn Tianliang, the administrator, also chimed in. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to recommend and vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

```

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.