When they came to West Forest Secret Realm, they had the Xu Family's aircraft for transportation, but going back was not so easy. The two of them traveled over mountains and through valleys, taking a lot of time to reach a big city, and then bought flight tickets back to Mingzhu.
After returning to Mingzhu, the two went to the Mission Hall to submit their mission completion report.
In the Mission Hall, hunters increase their hunter star rating by completing missions, which allows them to take on higher-quality commissions in the future, and even become VIPs of the Hunter Hall, taking on some exclusive missions.
The Mission Hall staff contacted the employer to confirm the mission's completion.
Soon after, Xu Liyuan and others, hearing the news of their return, also arrived at the Mission Hall.
"Sir, please confirm if the mission has been completed." The Mission Hall staff asked the employer for confirmation. Only with the employer's affirmative reply would the mission be considered complete, and Shen Han and the others would receive their reward.
"Could you allow us to discuss privately for a moment?" Xu Liyuan clearly did not want to reveal too much to the staff.
"Of course, gentlemen, you can go to the private room next door to discuss. During this time, no one will disturb you." The staff member did not insist and prepared a dedicated meeting room for them.
After the staff left, only Xu Liyuan, Xu Haojie, and Shen Han remained in the meeting room.
"I didn't expect you to come out alive, that's truly not easy," Xu Haojie said with a hint of sarcasm.
"You don't need to worry about that, Young Master Xu," Shen Han said indifferently. "What, the mission reward plus contribution, 10 million for each of us isn't too much, is it? Or is the Xu Family disputing the completion of this mission?"
"Little brother, look, our mission was to assist us in collecting the Spirit Fire. Since the Spirit Fire was not successfully collected, naturally the mission was not completed." Xu Liyuan also put on a stern Face.
"Oh? It seems the Xu Family is planning to go back on their word?" Shen Han looked at the two of them dismissively.
Xu Liyuan's expression darkened slightly. "Little brother, our Xu Family also suffered heavy losses this time. It's not that we don't want to pay the reward, but the mission was not completed. Please understand our difficulties, little brother."
"Elder Xu, if you say that, it's a bit unreasonable. It was your side's incorrect mission description that caused so many Martial Artists to die. Now you're trying to shirk responsibility, isn't that a bit much?" Shen Han was not in a hurry.
"Shen Han, don't push your luck. Sitting down to talk is already giving you Face. Don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit." Xu Haojie, however, did not have such good patience.
"So, Elder Xu, is that your meaning as well?" Shen Han looked at Xu Liyuan with a meaningful expression.
"Little brother, I apologize, if this mission could have been completed, my Xu Family would absolutely pay the reward without batting an eye. It's just this time, you see..."
"Sigh—," Shen Han sighed, saying helplessly, "This was originally an easy matter to resolve, 10 million each for me and my brother, and it would have been over. You just had to make things so complicated."
"What do you mean?" Xu Liyuan's Face became even more gloomy.
"What do I mean? You tell me, what would happen if everyone knew that your Xu Family had sided with the Star Eclipse Council?" Shen Han chuckled sinisterly.
Hearing this, Xu Liyuan and Xu Haojie's mood instantly became heavy, and their Faces changed. This was something they had always wanted to conceal.
"Little brother is joking, this joke is not funny at all." Xu Liyuan smiled thinly, his inner killing intent already boiling.
"Joking? I think you two are joking. Come, take a look at this." Shen Han handed them the Copy of the recorded content.
After watching the recorded content, the two men's expressions changed drastically, as if they had instantly fallen into an ice cellar.
"You, you, you..." The two Xu Family members didn't know what to say.
"How about it, do you two still think I'm joking?" Shen Han looked at them with a half-smile.
"What exactly do you want?" Xu Liyuan had dropped his pretense, his Face so grim it looked like it was about to drip water.
"I just said, 100 million each for me and my brother, and at the same time, declare our mission complete. It was a very simple matter, but you made it so complicated." Shen Han looked disdainful.
"Do you know the consequences of offending my Xu Family in Mingzhu? You'd better think carefully," Xu Liyuan threatened through gritted teeth.
"The consequences are indeed quite terrifying, but if the Xu Family becomes an accomplice of the Star Eclipse Council, which consequence do you think would be more tragic? I'm quite curious."
"You, don't get too smug." Xu Haojie was outwardly fierce but inwardly timid.
"What do you think, Elder Xu?" Shen Han sneered, looking at Xu Liyuan.
"Hmph, 200 million is not a small sum. Give us three days." Xu Liyuan was stalling for time.
"Elder Xu, I've been very patient discussing with the Xu Family. If the Spirit Fire had been successfully collected this time, dozens of Martial Artists would each want 5 million. I don't believe you didn't prepare this money in advance. If you continue to play coy like this, there's no need to continue talking." Shen Han made to leave.
"Wait, fine, I'll agree to your terms, 100 million each, settled on the spot. The precondition is that you must destroy the recording." Xu Liyuan made a concession.
"That won't do. After we each receive 100 million, we won't release these recordings publicly. As for destroying them, we can't do that for now. We don't want to get the money and then be hunted down by you or the Star Eclipse Council." Shen Han coldly replied.
"You, you want to hold this leverage over my Xu Family forever, don't even think about it." Xu Haojie was already preparing to act.
"Sit down!" Xu Liyuan sternly rebuked, then turned to Shen Han and Li Muhua, "You two are good, I'll remember this."
The mission was confirmed complete, and Shen Han and Li Muhua each received another 100 million, happily preparing to return to school.
"Hua-zi, it's still the same advice: be careful in everything. The people we've offended this time are not small fry. Focus on improving your strength, and remember to contact me if anything happens." Shen Han reminded him before they parted.
"Don't worry, Han-ge, with these resources, in half a year, I will definitely cross a major Realm!" Li Muhua patted his chest, guaranteeing...
Xu Family
"Third Uncle, just let them leave like that?" Xu Haojie's Face was grim, filled with indignation.
"What else do you think we can do?" Xu Liyuan frowned, his tone helpless. "Our leverage is entirely in their hands, and the Star Eclipse Council's people couldn't keep them in West Forest. It seems these two are quite good at escaping."
At this time, the two still had no idea that Ye Wuchen had already perished.
"Should we find someone to secretly deal with them?" Xu Haojie suggested.
"No, once they find out, they'll make the recording public, and we'll be finished, even the Xu Family will be doomed. Listen to me, don't provoke them in the short term." Xu Liyuan sternly warned, "Only when the Star Eclipse Council has established a firm foothold here in Mingzhu can we act. Before that, you absolutely must not provoke them, remember that. And those two followers of yours, keep a close eye on them; don't let them provoke those two, or I won't spare you."
"Nephew understands." Xu Haojie's Face was full of resentment.
This trip to the West Forest Secret Realm truly cost the Xu Family dearly.