Chapter 76

The Mercenary Town is a well-known small town on the outskirts of the Vast Wilderness Jungle, famous for the Mercenary Association located there.

The Mercenary Association is a large but rather loose organization that possesses an extensive network of contacts and countless secret messages unknown to the public.

In the world of cultivators, there are countless adventurers. The establishment of the Mercenary Association provides various tasks for these adventurers. Completing these tasks can earn them generous rewards, and the items obtained during their adventures, such as the corpses of fierce beasts or treasures left behind by cultivators, can be exchanged at the Mercenary Association.

Therefore, the Mercenary Association is regarded as a "holy land" for adventurers.

In the eyes of countless adventurers, the Mercenary Association is sacred and inviolable.

Lin Feng arrived at Mercenary Town.

This time, Lin Feng was on his way back to his family, and he decided to rest in Mercenary Town.

Lin Feng has been at Jialan Academy for nearly three years. During these three years, many things have happened, and he hasn't returned home for three years. Lin Feng misses his father, grandfather, and relatives very much.

This time, he plans to visit his family.

After staying with his family for a while, Lin Feng will return to the academy to participate in the "Imperial Capital Academy" examination.

The Imperial Capital Academy is the foremost of the nine major academies in the True Martial Kingdom, gathering all the outstanding talents of the True Martial Kingdom.

It recruits students every three years!

It only admits the most outstanding geniuses!

The Imperial Capital Academy is also known as a cradle of powerhouses.

Now, many generals in the True Martial Kingdom who command large armies have graduated from the Imperial Capital Academy.

Of course, Lin Feng has no intention of entering politics. His ambition lies elsewhere. Lin Feng is devoted to martial arts, hoping to achieve greater heights in the path of martial arts and become an unparalleled powerhouse.

And the Imperial Capital Academy can clearly further enhance Lin Feng's strength!

Calculating the time, it will be about half a year before the Imperial Capital Academy's recruitment period.

During this time, Lin Feng can visit his family.

...

Mercenary Town is very lively, and many adventurers choose to rest here.

After entering Mercenary Town, Lin Feng felt many malicious gazes.

Many adventurers, who are politely called "mercenaries," actually engage in banditry. In the Vast Wilderness Jungle, countless incidents of black-on-black and adventurer-on-adventurer killings occur daily.

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth like Lin Feng naturally attracts some evil intentions.

Sure enough, a tall and muscular mercenary with a scarred face stepped forward, blocking Lin Feng's path.

"Damn, Zhou Hu is the first to make a move. It looks like this fat meat will go to Zhou Hu."

Some mercenaries muttered curses when they saw the muscular mercenary blocking Lin Feng's path. In many people's eyes, Lin Feng was a piece of fat meat.

It was that simple.

These mercenaries naturally wouldn't take a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth seriously.

"Kid, are you new here?" Zhou Hu looked down at Lin Feng from a height.

Lin Feng's lips curled into a faint smile. "What? Is there something wrong?"

Zhou Hu sneered. "Do you know the rules of Mercenary Town?"

"What rules?" Lin Feng asked.

"When you first arrive, you should show respect to the elders here. Only by knowing how to behave can you survive," Zhou Hu said.

Lin Feng had heard of such things. Some mercenaries like to extort and rob, and this person was definitely not the only one who had his eyes on him. After all, he was still young, and it was quite normal to be targeted by these mercenaries who were bandits in disguise. Lin Feng naturally wouldn't agree. If he did, more people would come to extort him, creating a vicious cycle until he was drained dry. Lin Feng smirked. "Are there any elderly people here who can't move their arms and legs that need my respect?"

"Haha, this kid actually dares to mock Zhou Hu."

"Is this kid asking for death?"

Some mercenaries laughed.

"Are you giving me face, and you don't want it?" Zhou Hu sneered, and a punch aimed at Lin Feng. He wanted to make this unwise kid pay the price. Zhou Hu's face was twisted with a cruel smile. Years of being a mercenary had made him cold-blooded and ruthless. He wouldn't hesitate to attack just because Lin Feng was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth.

As the punch was about to hit Lin Feng,

Lin Feng moved, grabbing it lightly.

Crack.

Zhou Hu's powerful punch was caught in Lin Feng's hand.

"You..." Zhou Hu tried to pull his fist back but found it like being clamped by a vise, unable to move.

Moreover, a sharp pain spread, making Zhou Hu's whole body convulse. He even felt his fist was about to be crushed.

"Sir, I failed to recognize your greatness. Please spare me," Zhou Hu, drenched in cold sweat, begged loudly.

"This kid is so powerful!"

Many people were surprised.

Zhou Hu was a powerful warrior at the tenth level, yet he couldn't even withstand one move?

This youth looked only fifteen or sixteen. Could he have already reached the Martial Master realm?

A Martial Master at fifteen or sixteen?

Thinking of this, many mercenaries were shocked and secretly relieved that they hadn't acted.

"Get lost."

Lin Feng casually threw Zhou Hu, who was nearly two meters tall, over thirty meters away. He landed with a thud, looking extremely disheveled.

Zhou Hu got up, not daring to say another word, and quickly left.

Powerhouses are always revered, and seeing Lin Feng's strength, many people showed respect. Those who had intended to target Lin Feng were now filled with fear.

Everyone made way for Lin Feng.

Lin Feng stayed at a place called "Qinglong Inn."

The evenings in Mercenary Town were the most lively.

Since he was in Mercenary Town, Lin Feng decided to visit the famous Mercenary Association and get his mercenary badge certified.

The Mercenary Association holds countless messages, but these messages are only sold and exchanged among its internal members. By getting a mercenary badge, one can inquire about information at the Mercenary Association in the future. Additionally, the Mercenary Association sometimes announces tasks that can make anyone's heart race. With a mercenary badge, one can accept these tasks.

The Mercenary Association is a five-story oval building. Even at night, it is bustling with people. In the first-floor hall, a crystal screen displays various messages, which are constantly changing, a marvel created by a spirit array master.

"Hunt the White-Tailed Tiger task..."

"Second-stage fierce bird Black Feather Eagle has hatched a chick, offering a large sum for the Black Feather Eagle chick."

...

The crystal screen displayed various messages, many with generous rewards.

Lin Feng even saw an "SSS" level task, the most difficult task announced by the Mercenary Association.

"Hunt the Fire Kirin task, a heavily injured Fire Kirin has appeared in the Vast Wilderness Jungle..."

Seeing the task to hunt the Fire Kirin, Lin Feng was taken aback. The Fire Kirin is a mythical fierce beast with divine blood, on par with dragons and phoenixes, extremely terrifying.

However, because of the Fire Kirin's power, its entire body is a treasure. It's said that a single scale of the Fire Kirin can be crafted into a powerful defensive magical treasure, and a drop of Kirin blood can greatly enhance a cultivator's cultivation. Now, the Mercenary Association has announced a task to gather powerhouses to hunt the Fire Kirin and share its treasures, such as Kirin blood.

"No wonder there are so many people in this town. Could it be to hunt the Fire Kirin?" Lin Feng muttered.

Lin Feng found a staff member and asked about the place to certify mercenaries. The staff member pointed the way for him.

Lin Feng thanked him and entered the room.

As soon as he entered, Lin Feng's eyes lit up. Inside the room sat a stunning beauty with a flawless, exquisite face, fair skin, tender red lips, full breasts, a slender waist, and a mature, alluring aura like a ripe peach. Her tall, slender figure, about 1.7 meters, was simply a perfect beauty.

Of course, Lin Feng didn't forget his purpose. He was here to certify as a mercenary, not to flirt. He approached the beautiful woman and said, "Hello, I'm here to certify as a mercenary."

The beautiful woman looked up at Lin Feng, slightly surprised by his age. She said, "How old are you, coming to certify as a mercenary? Do you think being a mercenary is a game? This is a life on the edge of death. I advise you to go home and practice for a few more years before coming back."

Lin Feng looked down at the beautiful woman, catching a glimpse of the deep, snowy white cleavage. It was truly tempting. The beautiful woman seemed to notice Lin Feng's gaze, blushing and angrily saying, "Where are you looking?" She covered her chest, and her expression of shyness and anger was extremely alluring to men.

Lin Feng didn't feel embarrassed, smiling and saying, "I was naturally admiring your beauty. I've never seen a woman as beautiful as you before. I lost my composure for a moment, please forgive me."

Women love compliments.

Which woman doesn't like to be praised for her beauty?

Shangguan Feier was no exception. Her anger towards Lin Feng had dissipated, but she still said insincerely, "Hmph, at such a young age, you're already so smooth-talking. I wonder how many women you've said those words to."

Lin Feng said, "I swear to the heavens, I've only said them to you, beautiful lady!"

"Hmph."

Shangguan Feier huffed twice and didn't continue the conversation.

Shangguan Feier looked at Lin Feng and said, "Mercenaries are divided into ranks, with four levels: first, second, third, and fourth. Which level do you want to certify?"

Lin Feng guessed these four levels corresponded to the four cultivation levels: Warrior, Martial Master, Martial General, and Martial King!

Lin Feng said, "I'll certify as a second-level mercenary."

"Second-level mercenary?"

Shangguan Feier looked at Lin Feng in surprise, seeing his confident and radiant expression. She wondered if he really had the strength of a Martial Master.