Especially that last move by Lin Qi, the sheer power of it was simply unbelievable. The mere concentration of atmospheric pressure was enough to subdue a martial artist in the high tier of the Extreme Bone Forging Realm. Such martial arts definitely belonged to the level of extraordinary martial techniques.

Someone who can easily defeat a half-step top-level Bone Forging Realm expert head-on, and also possesses extraordinary-level martial techniques, is probably comparable to the Deputy City Lord of this city.

"Now this should prove my words, right?" Lin Qi looked at the three stunned people.

If it weren't for Donna recording the entire battle, proving himself would have been a hassle.

"Hall Master Lin, my name is Yino, currently the captain of the Seventeenth Corps of the Defense Corps." The Half-Scale Race woman came to her senses and introduced herself with a smile on her face while looking at Lin Qi, "It's already confirmed that it was indeed Fred who wanted to assassinate you, the Hall Master, and was ultimately counter-killed by you. If Ten Thousand Stars City seeks revenge against Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall later, you can contact me directly. Here's my contact information. I guarantee that people from Ten Thousand Stars City will come but not return."

As Yino smiled and spoke, the Three-Eyed Race bald man and the Ape Race man on the scene also nodded kindly, but their gazes at Yino were filled with disdain.

Yino usually doesn't smile much, even when facing the Grand Captain, but now she was full of smiles towards Lin Qi, obviously trying to curry favor.

However, Yino was instead proud and indifferent to their disdain, as if saying they could try to curry favor too if they had the ability.

To this, the two could only smile bitterly in their hearts; they indeed didn't treat Lin Qi well when they came, making it difficult to curry favor even if they wanted to.

A future prospective Deputy City Lord, who is also the youngest among several Deputy City Lords, might rank only second to the City Lord in terms of influence within Chasing Light City then.

And Lin Qi was quite surprised at the sudden change in Yino and the others, not understanding why the three captains suddenly became so enthusiastic. They didn't even need him to say anything more or conduct further investigation. They just took Fred's body and left, their attitude very respectful.

Under normal circumstances, even though his strength was strong, he still couldn't interfere with the Defense Corps, let alone these three were experts in the high tier of the Extreme Bone Forging Realm.

"Are you puzzled by their attitude?" Donna said with a smile as she watched the departing Yino and the other two.

"Indeed, not to mention the situation with the Half-Scale Race and Three-Eyed Race, even the Ape Race is not on good terms with our Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, and now they're still thinking of taking Red Moon Town, yet the Ape Race captain's attitude also drastically changed." Lin Qi nodded, a bit unclear about the situation.

Although strength can increase appeal, this appeal seemed too exaggerated, considering it was a high-tier Extreme Bone Forging Realm great ape.

"Their attitude is quite normal. Your strength is enough to qualify you for the Deputy City Lord position." Donna explained, "You probably haven't stepped into the core circle of your Human Race and don't know the influence and authority a Deputy City Lord has in a city, especially in wilderness hunts involving Intermediate and above Lords, which are often led by the Deputy City Lord. These Defense Corps captains can gain substantial rewards and avoid injuries based on the Deputy City Lord's decisions."

"Led by the Deputy City Lord to hunt Intermediate and above Lords?" Lin Qi heard this; it was the first time he learned that a Deputy City Lord had such a task.

If indeed led by a Deputy City Lord, then as members, these Defense Corps captains truly must act according to the leader's wishes; otherwise, they wouldn't reap benefits and encounter many troubles.

"But Hall Master Lin, who exactly did you provoke that could invite someone as significant as Fred to assassinate you?" Donna looked at Lin Qi curiously.

A legendary figure like Fred, who might achieve the level of a City Lord in the future, getting him to act would undoubtedly come with a considerable price.

"I didn't provoke any powerful forces or significant figures." Lin Qi shook his head, feeling quite puzzled himself, as he hadn't recently antagonized any major power.

Merely inadvertently wiped out a White Feather Gang stronghold, eliminated numerous captains, and three creatures from the Half-Scale Race, Three-Eyed Race, and Crystal Race.

If those three races were seeking revenge, they wouldn't need Fred at all; it would be easier and with a higher success rate if the leaders of those races took action.

"Check Fred's smart watch; maybe there's a clue. After all, not many forces could accomplish something like this." Donna suggested, "If you don't know what force you provoked, there's a chance they might make a further move, especially now that they probably know your true strength, and you might not even have the chance to counteract in the future."

Lin Qi found the suggestion reasonable and directly took out Fred's smart watch to check.

"It's indeed the Red Moon Commerce." Donna, looking at the message from the Red Moon Commerce sent to Fred on the smart watch, gasped in surprise, "The assassination fee was two thousand energy crystal stones. Just what kind of force could be so willing to spend that much?"

Two thousand energy crystal stones would surely tempt even their Half-Beast Race's leader.

"Two thousand energy crystal stones?" Lin Qi was also startled by the bounty when he saw the message.

Two thousand energy crystal stones could not be mined even from two or three small energy ore veins, leaving him completely puzzled about what sort of extravagant figure would spend so much to have him killed.

"And that's just the energy crystal stones given to the assassin. The actual offer by the Red Moon Commerce is likely much higher. A force capable of spending so many energy crystal stones isn't ordinary; at least our Half-Beast Race can't afford it. With so many energy crystal stones, it would be better to act directly ourselves." Donna commented after reading the information, "But the Red Moon Commerce is known for keeping their word. Having failed this time, they'll likely hire a more formidable assassin soon."

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