As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Hunter King Killer...

It's actually you?!

Li Che froze mid-motion, his expression transforming into one of sheer incredulity, so much so that he didn't even know what to say.

Lv Taibai's voice transmitted directly into his ear, audible only to Li Che, revealing Lv Taibai's dual identity.

No wonder the Sect Master was so confident, claiming that a Hunter King-level killer wouldn't harm Xi Xi.

Li Che couldn't help but feel a mix of frustration and amusement.

Li Che didn't know much about the Hunting God Pavilion, only that it was filled with assassins and operated as a force driven by profit above all else.

As long as the price was right and the offered interests could win over an assassin, even a Star Constellation Assassin comparable to a Martial Saint Divine Embryo could be lured into action.

Like in the case of the Yellow Sword Wine incident, where one's entire fortune was used to hire a Star Constellation Assassin to block Su Daoling, the Divine Talisman Half-Saint of the Su Family.

The assassin, having accepted the resources, indeed performed their task with genuine resolve, effectively stopping Su Daoling.

Otherwise, when a Divine Fetus Practitioner returned at that time, Yellow Sword Wine wouldn't have been able to unleash such carnage. Even if they'd ultimately broken through with their sword as a Martial Saint, it would've been hard to kill Su Wenxi.

Lv Taibai looked at Li Che with a faintly amused expression, poured himself a cup of wine, and took a sip.

"The Hunting God Pavilion is structured quite interestingly. They have killers they've trained internally as well as outsiders they've invited to join... After all, people will always want to earn resources. The higher one's cultivation, the harder it is to find what they need—and even if found, the cost is immense."

"The Hunting God Pavilion offers a convenient solution: complete the employer's mission and earn the resources you need upon task completion. Very straightforward."

Lv Taibai explained.

"Under normal circumstances, a Dao City would not have more than two Hunter King-level killers. Inviting powerhouses to become Hunter King-level killers requires substantial resources—even if the Hunter King killer doesn't do anything, they'd still receive guaranteed income."

Lv Taibai transmitted further explanation to Li Che.

Perhaps to ease his concern, Lv Taibai elaborated on Hunter King-level killers.

"Hence, unless a Hunter King killer from another Dao City enters Qianyuan Dao City, there won't be a situation of a Hunter King killer targeting Xi Xi."

"Besides, the third-ranking bounty... it's not even worth considering."

Lv Taibai chuckled as he transmitted his thoughts.

"Huh? A Four Imperial Divine Crystal isn't tempting enough?" Li Che gasped in surprise.

"If it were a Four Imperial High Grade Divine Crystal, that might indeed move a Hunter King-level killer to act... But a Four Imperial Low Grade Divine Crystal? Hardly sufficient."

Lv Taibai's tone remained composed, showing little regard for the Four Imperial Low Grade Divine Crystal.

Li Che was silently contemplative—indeed, strength truly shaped one's perspectives.

"Hunting God Pavilion assassins have minimal contact with each other; they are rather indifferent to one another. I, as a Hunter King killer, may not act, but that doesn't mean other Star Constellation killers won't."

"Though I may hold the title of Hunter King Killer, I am not the Pavilion Master of the Hunting God Pavilion. In fact, not even the Pavilion Master of the Hunting God Pavilion can completely restrain these killers."

"While the overall strength of the Hunting God Pavilion is indeed formidable, it is, in truth, nothing to fear."

"The Pavilion Master in Qianyuan Dao City is certainly strong and incredibly enigmatic—his real identity remains shrouded in mystery to this day."

Finishing his cup of wine and smacking his lips, Lv Taibai continued to transmit his thoughts.

"Sect Master... If a Hunting God Pavilion assassin targets someone and I accidentally kill them... Would it affect your standing?"

Li Che hurriedly poured wine for him.

Lv Taibai: "Kill. Kill freely. It's entirely up to you..."

"Assassins don't know each other's real identities; they're all complete strangers."

"The Star Constellation Assassins' Star Mask is crafted by the Pavilion Master of the Hunting God Pavilion. It alters one's aura, conceals their presence—even I cannot decipher it."

"Hence, there's no trust among the assassins. One moment they might be allies, but the next they could stab you in the back."

"If you can kill them, feel free to do so."

"Becoming an assassin means being ready to accept the inevitability of death."

Lv Taibai spoke calmly, "Perhaps one day, I too will meet my end during a mission."

"Hunter King..."

"So-called Hunter King... What do you think it truly means?"

The indifference in his voice carried a faint tinge of life's fragility.

Li Che's body flinched.

Hunter King... Could it be that their ultimate purpose is to hunt figures such as Vassal Kings of the Great Vista?

Could the Pavilion Master—or even the Master—of the Hunting God Pavilion...

Be professional rebels?!

Li Che's eyes flickered with intrigue, his mind subtly shaken—it seemed... rather fascinating.

"What? Interested? Want me to refer you into the Hunting God Pavilion as an assassin for fun? It could be a good way to relax and earn some extra cash." Lv Taibai glanced at Li Che, transmitting his suggestion.

A dignified Hunter King-level killer would find it easy to refer an assassin.

"Forget it, forget it. I'm just a minor Qi-Blood Grandmaster, my divinity only barely at Divine Minister level. I lack experience in combat... I'm afraid I'd just get counter-killed."

Li Che smiled and declined.

Lv Taibai stared at Li Che with a faint smirk...

An innocent Divine Sculpture Master?

Who'd believe that?

Lv Taibai certainly didn't. He speculated that Li Che must have some ties to the Earthly Hell's Evil—given their unrelenting killing spree tendencies, how could Li Che be anything remotely harmless?

"Don't worry, Xi Xi is safe with me... Even if Hunter King killers from another Dao City come, I can still handle them."

Lv Taibai didn't insist further; he smiled confidently as he spoke.

With Lv Taibai and Sect Master's Wife Xuan Qisha, the Divine Talisman Half-Saint, forming the strongest couple protecting Xi Xi, Li Che's heart was indeed put at ease.

"Then I leave Xi Xi in your capable hands, Sect Master." Li Che said with a smile, this time speaking aloud instead of transmitting.

Lv Taibai savored his food and wine, clearly in high spirits.