Did I hear that right?
The butler listened with growing horror as the other party produced the bounty poster, even reading the words aloud and posing a profound question.
"Are you a high-ranking member of the Hong family?"
However, under these circumstances, the butler was reluctant to acknowledge this identity, but it seemed too late for him to say no now.
“No denial means admission.” The leader nodded, seemingly confirming the butler’s identity and worth. Although it was an unlimited bounty, the hunters had principles and wouldn’t ask for an exorbitant price; at most, they would ask for the highest market price.
After all, bounty hunters need to maintain relationships with their clients these days. There are only a few clients who can afford to pay. If you build good relationships with them, you can even place orders privately. Wouldn't that be a one-time solution and a way to plan for the long term?
Think back to the previous [Resonance] team, wasn't that the same thing? I just didn't expect them to jump out and accept the Hong family's bounty this time, and even suffer heavy losses.
housekeeper:……
What does it mean to say that not denying is admitting? What are these hunters thinking? Although they guessed correctly by accident, but...
He didn't want to die yet; he still had to tell the young master the news!
Thinking this, the butler subtly stepped back, his fingers slightly twitching as if he wanted to use some kind of magical artifact to leave this place...
Before he could make a move, a flash of light and shadow separated his fingers. Then, a pair of hands grabbed his neck, lifted him up, and pushed him against the wall. They reached into his pocket, which he had just been about to use, and pulled out something that looked like a button.
The man sized it up and whistled, "It really is a big fish. A spatial artifact that allows the user to teleport instantly. Judging from the density of this artifact, the teleportation range is quite large."
At this point, the man accepted the button without ceremony, then looked at the butler with great satisfaction, "Not bad, you should be worth a lot of money. This mission is a complete success, call it a day!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the man exerted a little force with his right hand, and with a crack, he crushed the other man's neck, separating his head from his body.
"Are you leaving already? Why not hunt a few more?"
"No need," the man shook his head. "This one is enough."
"As for high-level missions like those involving Young Master Hong, let those skilled squads handle them themselves!"
...
Here, Young Master Hong lingered on several shy pets for a while, then kicked them all off the bed with little interest.
No, absolutely not.
Ever since seeing Doctor Su and that pet named Yang Zijin, all other pets have paled in comparison and become utterly uninteresting.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to offer a reward for Doctor Su.
It doesn't matter whether he's sincere or not; all he needs is to obtain the mysterious Doctor Su and possess his body!
The Hong family is, after all, a major family in Bailing City, and one of the most influential families in the nine major cities. Naturally, they have some trump cards, such as a soul-controlling artifact that can resurrect bodies and cultivate dead servants. The Hong family actually has one!
However, it's unlikely that you can control a deceased Nine-Star Upper Domain expert to recreate his strength, but it is possible to reproduce his ghost form.
At that time, he will get an obedient, beautiful body of Doctor Su, who will be completely subservient to him. Just thinking about it is exciting!
Then, seeing the pets on the ground, he became even more agitated. "What kind of things are these? Get out! All of you, get out!"
Upon hearing Hong Shao's words, the pets were so frightened that they scrambled out of the room, heads bowed, not daring to linger for even a moment.
A few minutes later, Hong Shao's door opened again. Hearing someone come in, he didn't even look up and said coldly, "Didn't I tell you all to get out?!"
The sound abruptly stopped, and a jet-black creature emitting a strong stench drifted in. Looking at the motionless Hong Shao in the bathtub, it sneered and cackled.
"The young master of the Hong family is nothing special."
At this moment, Hong Shao, whose throat had been cut off, stared wide-eyed at the strange foreign creature, bewildered and even full of doubt.
Why are there strange creatures from outside in the Hong family's main residence? Where are his bodyguards? Where are his servants? And where is his...butler?
Where the hell have they all gone?!
Seemingly to explain Hong Shao's doubts and make him feel more at ease, a bounty poster was then lightly placed in front of him.
The words "Hong family's entire family" above his eyes caused his pupils to shrink slightly, and his anger was palpable.
Damn it, why would Mingye issue such a bounty? Wait, the person who initiated it... Doctor Su?!
Doctor Su?
Why should I?!
What gives him the right to issue an unlimited bounty, offering a reward for the entire Hong family?
Everyone in Bailing City, from the monsters to the people, knows that the young master of the Hong family is a good-for-nothing. He can only act arrogantly and get whatever he wants because of the Hong family's prestige and airtight protection.
But once the interests are tilted, as long as he can win over the people around Young Master Hong, he will be the easiest one to take down.
Then, a sexy, mature woman slowly walked in. It was none other than the leader of the [Resonance] team, an eight-star upper-level expert.
"Young Master Hong, it's been a long time."
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Young Master Hong excitedly made a series of "hmm" sounds, as if he were asking the other party a question!
Seeing Hong Shao's appearance, Red Rose was not annoyed. Instead, she patiently explained to Hong Shao, as a way of giving an account to her previous employer.
"The mission you assigned was too advanced. Our team tried it and suffered heavy losses, so we had to take it back from you. Don't you agree?"
Rather than hunting down a powerful expert in the Time Domain at the ninth star level, it would be better to directly launch a sneak attack on the Hong family. Moreover, at this very moment, there are many other teams outside making their moves at the same time. With the right timing, location, and support, even a dog would know which option to choose!
"We've already lost a [Resonance] for your mission, which is a fatal blow to our team. What's more, we've also offended that Divine Doctor Su." Red Rose couldn't help but sigh as she said this. If she could, she would never have been so foolish as to accept that bounty.
Now things have turned out badly; they've lost both their wife and their army. Fortunately, the divine physician Su has issued another reward, which has given them a chance to reconcile.
"The only way now is to use your strange head to apologize to Doctor Su. It will also serve as an explanation for our rash actions against him. It's just that we've wronged Young Master Hong."
"However, you have enjoyed this heavenly life for so long, so it is not a pity to die at this time."
As she spoke, Red Rose smiled and placed a vibrant rose into Hong Shao's shattered trachea. Instantly, the rose multiplied, spreading from the trachea throughout his body, bursting out from under his skin, and blooming all over his body.
Hong Shao, on the other hand, died slowly amidst intense pain and inability to utter a sound.
This is...
At level eight, the area of [value-added] is highlighted.
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