Dashing Student-Chapter 1147: Special Bounty

After being promoted to a C-level assassin, Chen Nan took a few days to rest before heading to the Immortal Music Medical Hall in Immortal Camel City to find Elder Feng.

In less than a year, Chen Nan had advanced from a D-level assassin to a C-level assassin. This speed is unprecedented and will likely never be matched.

Even demon cultivators didn’t advance at such a rapid pace.

Yet Elder Feng was very pleased, as it proved his judgment was correct. Therefore, upon seeing Chen Nan, Elder Feng was genuinely happy.

"I really didn’t misjudge you. You’ve grown even faster than I imagined. Maybe in a few years, you can become an elder of the Yama Hall."

"Elder?" Chen Nan frowned slightly, "Elder Feng, what does it take to become an elder? Can any assassin become an elder?"

Elder Feng laughed heartily, waving his hand, "Of course not. Only those loyal to the Yama Hall and at least B-level assassins can become elders."

Since Chen Nan was recommended by him, Elder Feng could also bask in some of his glory, so he elaborated, "Moreover, each state can only have one elder."

"Which means there are only nine elders within the Yama Hall across the Nine Provinces. Only when an elder is gone will another be promoted from the assassins."

"So that’s how it is." Chen Nan nodded in realization, "If you become an elder, do you not need to do missions?"

"Of course!" Elder Feng raised an eyebrow, "Elders are the highest echelon of the Yama Hall, and they can even command assassins to do their bidding. Any assassin cannot defy them. Think about what a powerful force they wield!"

Chen Nan was equally shocked—being able to command assassins means elders of the Yama Hall need not fear any force. What a mighty power this is.

Despite his surprise, Chen Nan didn’t forget his purpose and asked tentatively, "Elder Feng, if I get promoted to a B-level assassin, can I take that assignment to assassinate Chen Nan?"

"Haha, I see you have your eyes set on Chen Nan’s bounty, right? But among all previous assignments, the bounty for Chen Nan is extraordinarily high and unique."

Speaking of Chen Nan, Elder Feng seemed to have a lot to say, "Unfortunately, previous B-level assassins failed in their attempts. Now, those without sufficient power dare not try."

"The main problem is that it’s hard to find where Chen Nan is. This kid is just like a loach, his escape skills are top-notch!"

Chen Nan’s facial muscles twitched twice; he truly couldn’t tell if Elder Feng was praising or belittling him. If Elder Feng knew he is the so-called "Chen Nan," his expression would definitely be quite colorful.

"Who tried to assassinate Chen Nan before?" he asked, seemingly offhand.

Elder Feng didn’t grow suspicious but just shook his head, saying, "The assignment came directly from the elders to the assassins; only the elders know who took it."

"And who wants him dead?" Chen Nan asked again.

Elder Feng waved his hand and sighed, "Only the elders know that too. But Chen Nan has many enemies, and they are all Nascent Soul cultivators, so it’s not strange someone wants him assassinated."

Chen Nan couldn’t help but feel disappointed inside. Does he need to become an elder within the Yama Hall to seek revenge?

At this moment, his only hope rested on Lin Rou. For some reason, he felt Lin Rou seemed to know many things.

If he really couldn’t find out anything, after exchanging for the Heaven-Slaying Art, Chen Nan planned to leave. He couldn’t possibly sell his life to the Yama Hall forever.

When his power is sufficient, he’ll go directly to the elders of the Yama Hall to ask them. If they don’t speak, he’ll fight until they do.

"By the way, I have an assignment here. Since you’re eager to earn merit points, why not give it a try?" Elder Feng suddenly said, pulling out a reward notice from his chest.

The reward was for assassinating Yuantian Sect’s Master Xuanming, Piaomiao Sect’s Liu Shenyan, Luoxian City’s Master Wu Jue, and people from Wang Family of Cangwu State.

Anyone related to these four is worth 30,000 low-grade Spirit Stones and 1,000 merit points at the Foundation Establishment Stage, 100,000 low-grade Spirit Stones and 5,000 merit points below the Third Layer of Golden Core Realm.

And below the Sixth Level of Golden Core Realm, each is worth 300,000 low-grade Spirit Stones and 10,000 merit points!

Only those above the Sixth Level of the Golden Core Realm fall under the B-level assassin task scope.

After reading through it, Chen Nan couldn’t help but take a sharp breath; the rewards for this task were extremely generous, and it was a long-term assignment.

Moreover, there’s another point: these four people are all Chen Nan’s enemies, and with a little investigation, it could be found out, so the target specificity couldn’t be more evident.

"Is someone avenging me? Who could it be?"

Chen Nan bowed his head in contemplation, and after much thought, he narrowed down two possible people: Lady Shang of Myriad Phenomena Commerce, and Nie Xiaoyu, the Sect Master’s direct disciple from Yuantian Sect.

Both have had close relations with him and have the resources to issue such a task.

"What’s wrong? Do you think it’s too difficult? And no wonder, these four are Nascent Soul cultivators; no one wants to provoke them." Elder Feng empathetically comforted.

Chen Nan, however, shook his head and asked, "It’s not that. I’m willing to accept this assignment. I just don’t know who exactly issued such a task?"

"Doesn’t our Yama Hall fear trouble from these four?"

Elder Feng chuckled, stroked his beard, and said, "You’re underestimating our Yama Hall. Our foundation is not lesser than any top force, no one wants to tear our relationship apart."

"Besides, we’re just hired to do tasks. As for who the target is, we don’t care, as long as the employer can afford the Spirit Stones."

"Alright, then I’ll take on this task!"

Chen Nan didn’t hesitate any longer. No matter who issued this assignment, it now fell into his hands as if fate itself.

Elder Feng nodded approvingly and smiled, "I knew you could do it. However, the sub-halls in other states should have sent assassins as well; you need to be careful." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Moreover, your cultivation level is too low, not yet entering the Golden Core Realm; this task is somewhat difficult for you."

"No worries, I’m suppressing my cultivation. Elder Feng need not worry, just wait a moment."

Chen Nan smiled and waved his hand, directly finding a room, from which waves of mana soon emanated. After less than an hour, he came out.

Now the cultivation level he revealed was indeed the First Layer of the Golden Core Realm.

Elder Feng was stunned, as he didn’t know the truth and thought Chen Nan’s breakthrough was as easy as drinking water. His eyes widened like copper bells: "This...this breakthrough happened?"

"Just a fluke."

Chen Nan smiled, took the reward notice, and walked away casually, leaving Elder Feng in place, marveling.

"This is so arbitrary..."

Chen Nan didn’t care how Elder Feng saw him; this reward was his rightful chance to seek revenge and borrow Yama Hall’s intelligence system.

He just wondered which silly girl issued the reward, as the Spirit Stones he earned could be sent back, but those deducted by Yama Hall couldn’t be recovered.