Taking Matters Into My Own Hands

"What do you want to know?" These simple words are uttered by Liu Hei as calmly observes this Sapphire Jade of the demons. She laughs with self-depreciation, "How long have you known that someone was in the house with you?"

Hei replies sharply, "How long will you go around the bush? You obviously want to ask personal questions to verify something. Go ahead, ask away. Then give me what I want so I can go about my business."

Lan Ying Yue seems quite hurt as she shakes her head. "Cold…you're so cold. You shouldn't treat women like this. What if someone treated your mother like that?" She stares at Hei as she asks such a 'normal' question. Hei doesn't show any reaction to her words, not even his eyes faintly tremble. "Then it means she chose the wrong man."

"What do you want to know?" Hei's cold voice seems to give off a bit of impatience. Sighing deeply, Lan Ying Yue replies, "My father once told me about a human who is actually Demon but the Humans see him as a Human while he sees him as a Demon. Furthermore, he was birth to Humans based on observations."

"He also said he may or may not have…tricked him into signing a contract but somehow, it is now broken." A slightly ashamed look can be seen on her face as she reveals what her father has said. "Are you that Liu Hei?"

Hei shakes his head, "No, I am Liu Hei, a future god. I have no ties to humanity. You are testing my patience. I do not care if you are at the Immortal Lord Realm or not. Your words can easily slander my name and will obviously let the clan I am currently affiliated with consider me a traitor who is related to some Humans."

"Your little banters already had a member of my clan accidentally enter the wrong astral gate and is now being held captive. Watch your words or your father will have to meet you in the next life." Hei harshly rebukes her but in his mind he thinks, "It is confirmed. That cat is her father…She is lucky I have other matters to deal with…."

The girl keeps quiet for a few minutes then finally utters, "You're really good…good at making females feel horrible." Hei calmly observes the girl as he thinks, "I wonder why she thinks I would treat her any other way? What makes her think she deserves special attention from me? Females…the sure are arrogant creatures. Or maybe I am simply uneducated in this department…Obviously it's the prior reason."

She sighs once more, "I will get what you want. Just give me some time. I won't let them know why I am requesting this information. Just one last question….Were you really that uncaring when you injured my hand or was that just you acting tough?"

Hei looks on her with confusion, "What else would it be?" However, in his mind he laughs a bit, "I could have been a bit kinder with that reply but I wouldn't seem like myself. Hehehe, silly girl…you might be older than me and possess a higher realm in cultivation but you're too sheltered. I probably should ask her…"

Just as she is about to walk away, Hei asks, "By the way, who is your father?" She pauses before replying in a slightly hurt tone, "My father is just someone who is going through difficult times. His name would…make no difference right now."

She quickly launches her movement technique as 2 sparkling tear drops can be seen falling from the area she was just at. Hei doesn't seem bothered by this as he thinks, "If I didn't break that contract using the heavens, I would have to be married to you due to your father's attempts. Maybe if he asked me nicely, I'd help but he dared to trick me."

Hei calmly sits cross-legged and closes his eyes. "Based on the fact that I will have no sort of reinforcements, I will have to actually take on an entire Zone by myself. Thus, I will definitely be what might seem to be shameless but it is necessary. I will attack any Zone filled with only persons below the Immortal Step."

"If possible, I will capture as many as possible and start my own demoralizing of their sect. Furthermore, it would be beneficial if I can plunder their resources. If possible, I could add things to improve the farm. Shu, how far are those 2 before they gain their own sentience?"

Shu's voice can be heard in Hei's mind, "Master, it seems they have already entered the preliminary stages. At this rate, in approximately 3 months, they both should be sentient. At that time, Master may or may not help them receive excellent bloodlines and astral spirits."

"Hmm, that is an option indeed. I would like to raise them in the Beast Constellation Clan and possibly let them directly inherit something. It can be considered a slight repayment to the bastards. However, this is just a fleeting thought. I haven't made a decision on the matter as yet."

Shu calmly replies, "Master can make that decision whenever it is suitable. It seems the female demon has returned rather quickly." Hei opens his eyes and notices that Lan Ying Yue just returned. She takes out a small white token without any distinguishing marks on it.

"Before I give you this…let me ask you this…The competition to win my heart…Why didn't you attempt it at all? Why did you even pretend to not know I was…you know…Sapphire Jade?" Hei looks on the small token within her hand and then on the girl.

Rubbing his chin, he smirks, "Enter the competition for what reason? I never asked for your heart. Besides, you wanted to play a little game with me which obviously made many persons come to various conclusions which are all incorrect."

"As far as I see, you're just a playful little girl from a good background that thinks she can win over anyone. I'm not interested in your games." Hei seems to want to roast the poor girl as he completely slaughters her with his words. With his harsh words, he definitely hit a few nerves in the poor girl.

Tossing the token to him, she runs off to her house and quickly enters. Slamming the door shut, her tear filled voice can be heard from within the house, "Don't come back here…I never want to see your face again." Hei laughs a bit as he walks away from the garden.

"Ah, seems I made her cry. I wonder if I am excellent at making women cry. It's probably an innate ability of mines." Staying within the confines of the barrier, Hei sits down and activates the token with a bit of energy.

Like a mapping of stars, many points numbering over 40 can be seen. On both ends of the map, 2 large dots, one white and one black can be seen. Between these 2 large points, a large expanse can be seen. Various divisions can be seen with a number marking each place. To be precise, 49 points can be seen apart from the 2 main points.

"So the white point should be the Nameless Sect. That black point should then be the general location of the Hidden Dragon Sect. each of these 49 points are the 49 battle zones." As Hei continues to observe the zones, he notices that they are actually color coded.

The colors are green, yellow, orange and red. The zones closer to the Nameless Sect for the most are green. However, a few of the zones are of other colors. Hei reasons to himself, "Based on analysis, the red zones should be the enemy's territories."

"They are the ones with powerful experts guarding them. Orange means it is possible for us to take over but did not truly try to conquer there as yet. Yellow means that we are the ones with the clear advantage there and green means it is owned by us."

Hei channels energy into the zone numbered 32. It gives a description of the zone as being one filled with thunderstorms and horrible clouds. Furthermore, it seems to be located on the outskirts of the map, not too close to any of the sects. It even shows that the last mission undertaken was by Shenyuan's squad. It is actually an orange zone.

What is also interesting is that the zone information states that no immortals have been seen there before. Instead, many of the cultivators who battle there are from the Foundation and Essence Gathering Steps!

The spatial coordinates are also shown on the map. Hei nods as he slowly formulates a plan. He walks away as he silently stores away the token. Upon arriving at the teleportation zone, Hei observes the various astral gates waiting to be activated.

A few elders can be seen monitoring and activating the gates when necessary. Hei stares at the Elders as he confirms their actions time and time again. He observes how they utilize the gates from setting the coordinates to successfully opening it.

He thinks to himself, "If I actually use an astral gate, I will have to do it myself. If they do it for me, then it will be placed on record where I went. Knowing those bastards, they will probably send at least an Immortal army to kill me. Thus, I will have to open the gate myself."

Hei continues to listen and observe the entire proceedings. Finally, after hearing the name of an elder who seems quite young being called multiple times, he makes a small plan. Waiting until this elder who is currently guarding and monitoring an astral gate has no more persons approaching, Hei moves towards him.

"Elder Ying, this disciple has been sent to deliver news to you." Before the man can reply, Hei looks around as if wondering if someone might be eavesdropping or reading his lips. "Senior Ying, Senior Sister Wuya specifically said I should call you. She said that she has something urgent to discuss due to her natural calling being a problem and she needs help to resolve it. I wonder what that means."

Hei respectfully gives out a simple reason. The elder looks on Hei as his face is flushed red. "Hehehe, don't worry about the meaning kid. What you said, this is true?" Hei produces a face which makes him seem as if he is being wronged.

"Senior Ying, this one here would never court humiliation or try to bring harm to Senior Sister Wuya. She specifically told me to tell you. Furthermore, she said that Senior Ying should make sure to have his legs working well. His first 2 should quickly make their way over as the third one should be fully working. Again, I wonder what Senior Sister means…"

The young looking elder's eyes open wide as his face is flushed with anticipation. "Don't worry about that! I will be going!" Without a second thought, the elder quickly launches his movement technique. Hei looks on the astral gate in front of him.

Seeing their fellow elder leave so quickly, the others do not think much of it. Especially since a little kid who hasn't even stepped into the Essence Gathering Step is standing there, they actually turn a blind eye to the elder leaving his duty.

Hei notices this and quickly acts. Astral Inscriptions are quickly formed as he simultaneously activates the astral gate. The usual method of using a token to activate the gate cannot be used here since Hei doesn't possess one.

Therefore, substituting this and using the knowledge gained from the Colossan before, Hei actually forms a rift with astral inscriptions. By the time he sets the spatial coordinates, the sharp gazes of the elders have landed on him.

"Don't you dare junior!" "Stop right there you kid!" The voices of 2 elders ring out as they launch their movement techniques towards Hei. Hei similar launches his movement technique to go through the astral gate. Simultaneously, he stores both his clan's token and the sect's zone information token into his dimension.

Very quickly, he appears in a dark and gloomy atmosphere. He turns around and disperses the astral inscriptions while he quickly punches repeatedly towards the closing astral gate to force it into collapsing. With that, Hei actually successfully escaped and can actually begin his plans!

Hei nods faintly as he looks around. In the sky, many dark clouds can be seen as the occasional flash of lightning followed by crisp thunder occurs. The soil itself is actually a dark brown, almost black kind of clay. It seems moist and filled with dark green plants.

Hei laughs a bit with a smirk clear on his child like face. "You all want to play it safe? Not my style! If you all won't follow my instructions, then I will just have to take matters into my own little hands here."