The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

"What? You’re going to the Crimson Wine Tavern?!"

The stunning woman stared at Qin Ya, her expression one of complete surprise. "Your kill order may have been rescinded, but that’s a gathering place for Black Market Killers. What would someone like you be doing there?"

"My kill order has been rescinded?" Qin Ya was surprised for a moment before realization dawned. ’After the scene I caused at the Wang Family’s estate, they must have known they couldn’t keep it quiet. So, they just revoked the order.’

’Besides, even if they hadn’t, few in the Black Market would dare to take the job now.’

Qin Ya smirked. "You think revoking the kill order wipes the slate clean?" he murmured. "The Wang Family is far too naive."

"Hua Wuchang, just take me there."

"Fine." Seeing his insistence, Hua Wuchang had no choice but to comply.

Under Hua Wuchang’s lead, they arrived at the Crimson Wine Tavern in less than an hour. As they pushed open the doors, a thick, chaotic miasma of alcohol rushed out to greet them.

All eyes turned to the entrance, and then the patrons froze.

HISS... A collective gasp went through the crowd.

Qin Ya!?

These killers were well aware of the most talked-about man in the Imperial Capital, especially since he had, until recently, been a fat sheep with a bounty of One Hundred Thousand Gold Coins.

"What’s he doing here?"

"His kill order was just rescinded, and now he’s brazenly waltzing in here not long after. What is he playing at?"

"Damn... what the hell is this guy doing here?"

.........

The numerous killers in the tavern were clearly shocked by Qin Ya’s arrival.

Gazing at the den of vipers, Qin Ya turned to Hua Wuchang with a faint smile. "To think you hang around a place like this all year. It must be tough on you..."

Hearing this, Hua Wuchang simply shrugged, a picture of helplessness.

"Qin Ya, what are you doing here?" One-Eyed Dragon stood up, his eyes filled with wariness. ’He couldn’t be here for revenge, could he?’ he thought, glancing behind Qin Ya. Seeing no sign of the army he’d imagined, he breathed a sigh of relief.

’One man alone, even Qin Ya, isn’t enough to threaten the entire Crimson Wine Tavern.’

"Oh? Am I not welcome?" Qin Ya asked coolly.

"Er..." One-Eyed Dragon was taken aback.

The Crimson Wine Tavern was primarily a haven for killers, but there was no rule stating only they could enter. People who wished to post a kill order were also welcome.

Just then, Hua Wuchang stepped forward. "What is it, One-Eyed Dragon? Are you going to stop someone I, Thousand Faces, personally brought here? How impressive of you."

"Besides," she added, "he killed Black Saber. Who the hell do you think you are?"

At her words, the tavern fell silent.

One-Eyed Dragon licked his dry lips. "Thousand Faces, is that true? Black Saber... was really killed by this kid?"

"Tch. The fact that Qin Ya is standing here alive is the best proof there is."

A chill ran down the spines of One-Eyed Dragon and the other killers. Black Saber was the number one killer in the Crimson Wine Tavern, a renowned figure throughout the entire Black Market.

’And just like that... he was killed?’

After a moment, the crowd slowly began to accept the news.

Qin Ya ignored them all, walking straight to the counter. "I’d like to post a kill order. What’s the procedure?"

The killers were surprised. They hadn’t expected Qin Ya to be here to post a kill order. After all, with his current status, who in the Imperial Capital would dare provoke him?

The middle-aged man behind the counter produced a sheet of paper and said impassively, "Write down the target’s information and the reward."

’So, it’s this easy to have someone killed.’

Qin Ya’s expression was cold. He picked up the pen, thought for a moment, and then swiftly wrote down his target. The man took the paper, and a flash of shock crossed his eyes. His voice trembled slightly as he asked, "Are... are you sure about this?"

"Post it."

With that, Qin Ya turned and left.

Hua Wuchang, however, did not leave. She remained in the Crimson Wine Tavern, curious to see what kind of kill order could have shocked the man at the counter so badly.

The man took a deep breath, retrieved a blood-red notice card, and after a moment’s hesitation, copied Qin Ya’s kill order onto it. He then hung it in the most conspicuous spot on the mission board. A crowd of killers immediately swarmed around it.

There, written in stark script, it said:

Target: All members of the Wang Family

Reward: For each Profound Origin Realm member, one bottle of any Third-Grade Elixir. For each Spiritual Element Realm member, one bottle of any Fourth-Grade Elixir. For each Earth Element Realm member, one bottle of any Fifth-Grade Elixir. For each Celestial Essence Realm Elder, one bottle of any Sixth-Grade Elixir...

Note: This mission has no completion limit!

Staring at the blood-red notice, the killers felt as if they’d been struck by lightning. A strange silence fell, which was then shattered by a deafening uproar.

"Holy shit, Qin Ya is declaring war on the Wang Family!"

"No completion limit... That means if I kill ten Profound Origin Realm members of the Wang Family, I get ten bottles of Third-Grade Elixirs! That’s an incredible deal!"

"And not just that, it says *any* elixir. That means you can get whatever kind you want!"

"Can he really do that?"

"Haha, he’s a Seventh-Grade Alchemist! You can absolutely believe it." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"We’re going to be rich! Rich!"

"Is this the sheer audacity of a Seventh-Grade Alchemist?"

.........

Staring at the blood-red notice, Hua Wuchang licked her lips and murmured to herself, "So this is your revenge? How utterly shocking."

The Crimson Wine Tavern was just one of many gathering places for the Imperial Capital’s Black Market Killers. Soon after Qin Ya posted his order, the news spread like wildfire through the Black Market’s unique channels, shaking the entire Black Market Killer World. Countless people were stunned into an uproar.

In the Cultivation of Martial Arts, the most important thing besides Talent is resources.

And elixirs were, without a doubt, one of the most crucial resources of all.

Using elixirs as payment instead of Gold Coins was more than just feasible; it was a game-changer.

On this day, the entire Black Market Killer World erupted.

"Hey, Huu Yin, let’s go! Time to pay the Wang Family a visit."

"Heh, this is going to be fun. The Wang Family is so damn unlucky. They pissed off an incarnation of disaster, and a Seventh-Grade Alchemist at that."

"I have a feeling the Wang Family is about to face the greatest disaster in its history. Hehe, how could we possibly miss out on such a great opportunity?"

.........

「In the Imperial Palace study...」

"Oh? Posting a kill order?" Nangong Wen looked at the secret message in his hand with some surprise. A faint smile touched his lips as he murmured, ’Interesting. He didn’t come to me, nor to Yun Lie or his Teacher. He decided to use his own methods instead? An eye for an eye... a rather sharp counterattack.’

"Wang Family, oh, Wang Family... you’ve provoked someone you never should have." A sharp, cold light glinted in Nangong Wen’s eyes. He then spoke to the empty room in a low voice, "Send word. Keep a close watch on the Wang Family’s old ancestor."

"Yes..." a voice replied from the shadows.