Chapter 37: Hai Bodong Sent as an Undercover Agent
Wu Tian saw that Hai Bodong had agreed, but suddenly, as if remembering something, his expression became serious.
"Oh, right. While the people in Wu Tan City are weak the strongest only reaching Da Dou Shi there are two individuals you must be cautious of.
No matter what happens, do not provoke them.
Both of them belong to the Xiao Clan, and they're probably just kids right now.
I don't know their exact age, but no matter how young they are, you can't afford to mess with them."
Hai Bodong, who had just accepted his miserable fate, now looked completely confused.
Wait a minute.
I'm Hai Bodong one of Jia Ma Empire's former top three Dou Huangs…
And now you're telling me I can't even mess with… two kids?!
What happened to my dignity?!
His aged face twitched as he asked,
"Who are they? Are they really that strong?"
Wu Tian clasped his hands behind his back and answered casually,
"They are currently very weak probably only at the Dou Zhe level.
However, they have terrifying guardians protecting them.
One of them is named Xiao Yan.
That kid has the mind of an adult but he's also a massive pervert.
More importantly, he's being trained by an extremely powerful guardian.
That guardian is a spirit of a former Dou Zun Peak expert.
Even though his current power is severely weakened, if he really wanted to, he could still easily crush you."
Hai Bodong's face went pale.
A former Dou Zun Peak powerhouse?!
That alone was bad enough.
But before he could process it, Wu Tian dropped another bombshell.
"The second one is a little girl named Xiao Xun'er.
She's even scarier than the first one.
Not because of her own power, but because of the forces backing her.
The faction protecting her is just as powerful as the one backing Yun Shan.
And her weakest personal bodyguard?
A Dou Huang at Five Star level."
"WHAT THE ?!?!"
Hai Bodong lost it.
He stared at Wu Tian, completely horrified.
Jia Ma Empire had become this dangerous?!
How is it that in a tiny town like Wu Tan City, there's already an army of hidden powerhouses?!
And I'm supposed to go there as an undercover agent?! With my strength sealed?!
WHAT THE HELL AM I WALKING INTO?!
Behind them, Yue Mei and Hua She'er had also frozen in shock.
Their lips parted slightly, as if they were about to say something, but the horror in their eyes was evident.
They had no idea that Jia Ma Empire had already become so dangerous.
A Dou Huang level guardian?
A former Dou Zun?
This was beyond terrifying!
Meanwhile, Wu Tian continued speaking calmly,
Hai Bodong, now deep in thought, realized something.
He had been tricked.
Wu Tian had planned this from the beginning!
All that talk about protecting Jia Ma Empire, the righteous cause, the sealed powers
It was all a setup.
In the end, he was just sending him on a suicide mission.
And the worst part?
Hai Bodong had already agreed.
There was no backing out now.
Because if he wanted his power restored, he had to obey.
And just like that…
Hai Bodong's fate was sealed.
He was officially Wu Tian's undercover agent.
A slave to the cause.
Wu Tian, seeing the defeated expression on Hai Bodong's face, decided to comfort him.
"You don't have to worry too much.
As long as you don't attack them first, they won't touch you.
So, you can relax about that."
Hai Bodong's face twitched again.
"I see…" he said through gritted teeth. "Fine.
I'll leave for Wu Tan City tomorrow."
Wu Tian smiled satisfied and patted Hai Bodong on the shoulder.
"Haha, good! That's the spirit!
As expected of Ice Emperor Hai Bodong!
I, as the Guardian Elder, would like to thank you on behalf of all Jia Ma Empire's people for your noble sacrifice."
Hai Bodong's eye twitched violently.
Sacrifice?!
So I really am just cannon fodder now?!
He wasn't even listening anymore.
Because at this moment
His stomach growled loudly.
His face turned stiff.
It wasn't just one growl.
It was several.
And it was loud.
Even Wu Tian, Hua She'er, and Yue Mei heard it.
Hai Bodong felt humiliated.
He looked at Wu Tian expectantly.
Surely… at the very least…
I deserve a final meal before I get shipped off to hell, right?
But what happened next…
Completely shattered his expectations.
Wu Tian smiled kindly.
But in Hai Bodong's eyes, that smile looked purely demonic.
"Haha, Hai Bodong!" Wu Tian laughed. "I must congratulate you!
You've already perfectly immersed yourself into your undercover role!"
Hai Bodong's soul nearly left his body.
"...What?"
Wu Tian grinned wider.
"You're hungry.
Your clothes are filthy.
You look like a homeless beggar.
Everything is perfect!
This is exactly the realism we need for your undercover mission!
You need to immediately head to Wu Tan City.
This level of authenticity is unmatched!"
Hai Bodong's mind went blank.
His entire face twitched violently.
THIS GUY IS A FREAKING DEVIL!!!
CAN'T HE JUST LET ME EAT FIRST?!?!
Hai Bodong clenched his fists.
"At least… let me drink some water…"
Wu Tian's smile disappeared.
"No."
His tone was firm.
"You need to arrive in Wu Tan City thirsty.
A truly authentic undercover agent must be dehydrated.
Your lips need to be dry.
Your body needs to be exhausted."
Hai Bodong's soul nearly shattered.
I'M NOT AN UNDERCOVER AGENT, DAMN IT!!!
And then
Wu Tian frowned slightly.
He took a closer look at Hai Bodong's hair.
"Hm. No good."
"Your hair is still too clean."
He sighed.
"Hai Bodong, you can't leave yet."
"You need to work in the mines for one more night.
By tomorrow morning, your hair will be dirty enough.
Then you can leave."
Hai Bodong's brain short circuited.
"..."
Wu Tian didn't wait for his response.
He simply turned around and walked away.
Without looking back, he said,
"You know what to do."
And just like that
Wu Tian left Hai Bodong behind.
His fate sealed.
As Wu Tian exited the mines, he glanced at Yue Mei and Hua She'er, who were still processing everything.
"You both understand Jia Ma Empire's situation now," he said calmly.
"From now on, under no circumstances should the Serpent Tribe attack any humans.
The Serpent Tribe's fate is in your hands now.
Once I leave, inform the three Grand Elders.
If any major decisions need to be made consult them."
Both women bowed respectfully.
"Yes, Guardian Elder!"
And with that, Wu Tian smiled.
Everything was falling perfectly into place.
Now… it was time for him to move.
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