Chapter 129: Liu Teng

Chang Court, Mission Selecting Hall

Light shined from a teleportation formation as many people appeared above it. As they dispersed, a certain man could be distinguished from the rest.

He wore red robes and had black silky hair that reached his waist. A sword hung from his waist, a dominating aura emanating from it.

Naturally, this man was Lu Zheng.

His gaze shifted to and fro, gazing at the many people that filled the expansive hall.

Lu Zheng knew, many of them were far ahead of him in the path of Dao and even many were far below him.

Walking away from the teleportation formation, Lu Zheng stood in a random position.

A few moments ago, Houyan Meili had invited him to the Mission Selecting Hall through a communication talisman.

Although he was here to choose a mission, he was also waiting for Houyan Meili.

A certain distance from him was a group of people, barely ten in number. His cultivation base gave him very acute hearing and even so, he could barely make out a few words from their discussion.

Lu Zheng clicked his tongue.

~These people must be using a technique to prevent others from eavesdropping. Hmm, pretty smart~

Suddenly, a man separated from the group and began walking towards him.

Lu Zheng's eyes narrowed as he scrutinised the man.

He was a tall man with short green hair and verdant green pupils. His nose was long and thin and his mouth was curled in a warm smile.

Within moments, he was right before Lu Zheng.

"Hello, I am Liu Teng. I am sure you are here to choose a mission, right?" Liu Teng introduced himself.

Lu Zheng nodded in the affirmative: "What's the matter?"

Liu Teng's smile broadened: "One of the Sects under Chang Court has been attacked by a beast tide and they need help. Chang Court has put it up as a mission"

Lu Zheng sized the man up: "And you want me to join your party, right?"

"You read my mind" Liu Teng chuckled. "The beast tide has many rank six beasts and any single Void Passage realm expert is surely to die facing them. My party only needs two more Void Passage realm experts to reach the minimum required so we need your help"

A faint tinge of suspicion grew within Lu Zheng: "Why me particularly?"

Just looking around, Lu Zheng could see over twenty Void Passage realm experts. He was even sure that there would be more that kept their auras hidden.

Liu Teng's expression became serious. Lu Zheng felt an invisible barrier form around the two of them.

The barrier was incredibly feeble and he was sure he could tear it apart with his fingers. Yet, even as he thought, the barrier seemed to shimmer faintly.

"Information path" Lu Zheng soon understood.

"Hmm" Liu Teng nodded. "Within this barrier, no one can hear what we say or think"

"I understand" Lu Zheng nodded.

"Chang Court has created special rules about the mission. After exterminating the beast tide, we can take whatever we deem fit. This includes beast cores, beast hide and every other thing of value!" Liu Teng exclaimed.

Lu Zheng nodded in understanding. This meant that other than contribution points, they could also earn cultivation resources.

This also meant that the other twenty plus Void Passage realm experts could be possible opposition parties.

"Sorry but I'm only waiting for a friend" Lu Zheng replied.

"I see" The barrier broke apart with a crisp sound. "If you ever reconsider, be sure to join my party"

As Liu Teng walked away, Houyan Meili appeared from a teleportation formation and walked towards Lu Zheng.

"You're here" Houyan Meili smiled.

Her demeanour was different from before. She was no more proud and aloof, rather, a warm smile was pasted on her lips.

Lu Zheng quickly explained all that Liu Teng had said to him.

Houyan Meili's eyes brightened: "Then let's go already"