Sixth Heaven, Red City
Di Mao and Di Chenglei led 100 Death Swords to Red City's Star Bank Branch.
At first, the Bank Branch Manager was alarmed at the sudden influx of such a large force into the Branch. However, when Di Mao displayed Di Clan's VIP card, the Manager relaxed.
Bowing, he said, "Lord, welcome to our Red City Star Bank Branch. How may we be of service?"
"We seek to use your teleportation formation for quick travel to Third Heaven."
The Manager's eyes lit brilliantly. Wasn't this commission going to be a record for this year's sales?
"Lord, using our Star Bank's teleportation formation is indeed possible. Please understand it will not be cheap and it will take at least six days."
"Six Days?" asked Di Chenglei.
"Yes, travel is only between other Star Bank Branches and subsidiaries and you may only travel through one Heaven at a time. In addition, the teleportation window varies between the Heavens. For example, the next schedule window for Fifth Heaven is not until tomorrow."
This?
"Is there no faster way?" asked Di Mao.
"Lord, May I first look at the amount available?" asked the Manager.
Di Mao handed over the Star Bank Card. Taking the card, the Manager used his Empyrean power to inspect it.
Smiling, he said, "Indeed there is a decent amount, however, should you want to travel all the way to Third Heaven, the amount is barely enough for three persons."
"Eh!"
"Manager, how can this be? When our Patriarch passed the card, he said it would be enough to send all of us one-way. Is this not the case?" asked Di Mao.
"Lord, over a hundred years ago the price was much much cheaper. However, in the last 30 years, it's become harder and harder to source the star crystals to power our formations."
Grimacing, Di Mao asked, "How far can we go with all our men?"
"With the amount on your card, we can only send your group to Fifth Heaven."
Di Chenglei's hands twitched. "Uncle we could..."
"Fool, Red City Lord is a Grand Empyrean. Cause trouble and see what happens," hissed Di Mao.
Clearing his throat, the Manager said, "Lord, there may be an alternative way. We can send you to Fifth Heaven. In 35 days, the passage to Fourth Heaven will open. Therefore its possible for your whole group to reach Fourth Heaven in 35 days. Unfortunately, the passage between Fourth and Third Heaven won't open for another 50 years. However, Black Bank is our most troublesome subsidiary. Many accounts have defaulted and they recently requested help to settle the issues. Why not offer your services in return for teleportation travel to Third Heaven?"
This!
Di Mao shot a look at Di Chenglei. Both nodded their heads in agreement. To avenge their sons and grandchildren, this was the only path.
"Manager, we agree to your proposal."
Third Heaven
After traveling for five hours, Lo Song led Ling Fan, the Fierce Fairies and the men through the ravine. Now, they were just below Di Clan's base in Third Heaven.
About Ling Fan gathered all the Fierce Fairies. Prior to leaving Qin Rong had returned to the Zhao Clan and informed Bai Guang of the raid. Luckily, she also ran into Alchemist Liu and was able to invite her as well.
Although Qin Rong and Bai Guang had called a truce, this still didn't stop their mutual hatred. For a large part of the trip, they argued incessantly. On at least three occasions the pair almost came to blows.
However, even the bunny had enough of their spats. Using some unknown force, he paralyzed the two and raised them into the air. Like this, they floated behind, immobilized.
Who knew the bunny could do that as well?
Although greatly alarmed at the bunny's power, Ling Fan found solace that the final leg of the trip was peaceful.
After glaring a bit at the two sisters, the bunny released them. They collapsed and glanced at the bunny with deep fear.
Elder Bing spoke first, "Leader, how should we proceed now?"
Ling Fan look about the sky. "Lo Song, how long to follow the path up?"
"Fierce Leader, no more than 20 minutes."
Wang Chuntao nudged Alchemist Lieu with her hip. "Sister, he's the one who was interested in following you. How's his face? Is it to your liking?"
Alchemist Liu looked over but had little interest.
"You don't like him?" asked Wang Chuntao?
Alchemist Liu sighed. "It's not that...its just Sister can only think of Master Zhao Ding...he's an unfathomable expert. Sigh...however it's doomed. Whenever we speak, he only asks about Ling Hua."
Ling Fan smiled upon hearing Alchemists Liu's words.
Big Brother is always asking about me?
"Leader are you feeling unwell, you appear distracted," asked Tang Xifeng.
Wang Chunhua whispered, "She's distracted because they're talking about him."
Tang Xifeng nodded, giving Wang Chunhua a knowing look.
However, the rabbit quickly brought Ling Fan back to reality.
Squeaking, it said, "Mommy, bathroom"
Ling Fan shuddered.
In her mind, she saw a mocking Tian Cai.
Damn you...little punk!
"Hurry!"
She looked about frantically and found a thick bush. Rushing off, she said, "Leader will return in a moment."
Everyone threw looks at each other.
Where would Fierce Leader be running off to at this time? A moment later, everyone received their answer.
"Mommy's little fellow needs to hurry up!" said Ling Fan from behind the bush.
Suddenly, they heard a blurting fart.
"Good...Good..that's Mommy's Little Lord."
A squeak echoed out.
"What you want Mommy to clean you!'
Everyone jolted. Fierce Leader took Godkiller for a latrine break!?"
Mo Lai whispered to Bai Guang and Qin Rong, "Isn't your Zhao Clan's Godkiller a little too demanding?"
"Humph! Our Lord Godkiller can be as demanding as he wants," responded Qin Rong.
"Lord Godkiller sliced up five Empyreans and 15 Martial Kings in less than two breaths. Anybody in our Zhao Clan would be happy to wipe his ass." said Bai Guang.
Qin Rong nodded furiously in agreement.
Mo Lai silently arched her eyebrows. Didn't everyone in the Zhao Clan worship fighting prowess?
Ling Fan strode out of the bush. Reluctantly, she cradled the bunny in her arms.
Clearing her throat, she said, "Roll out!"
"Fierce Arrow support us from the rear. Fierce Fist, Sister Bai, take the vanguard. Fierce Saber, Fierce Spear and Fierce Spymaster take the center."
Looking to Wang Chunhua, Ling Fan continued, "Fierce Princess, Fierce Alchemist with me. You men follow behind. Go!"
Bai Guang said, "Washboard Chest Qin Rong, you better not get in my way of avenging my honorable mother."
"Humph, Fatty Bai you just remember, we're here to identify the exact killers. Your fat hips better not be blocking my view."
Ling Fan said, "What did you just say Little Lord? You want to teach those two a lesson again? You want to cut off all their hair?"
Bai Guang and Qin Rong immediately stiffened into silence.
Ling Fan smirked.
Men weren't the only ones afraid of losing their hair.
After 20 minutes, the group reached the rear wall of the Manor. Pointing to Lo Song, she motioned him over the wall.
He nodded and with a grunt, he used a fellow's back as a spring board. With a soft rustle of air, he landed on the wall in a low crouch.
Wang Chuntao whispered to Alchemist Liu, "Your follower, he's talented."
Alchemist Liu was about to respond, when a yell cut across the night.
"Intruder! DIEEE!!"
Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Thunk!
Multiple arrows had slammed into Lo Song. Shrieking a final death scream, Lo Song fell backward off the wall. Broken limbs in unnatural angles, his body convulsed twice before the light left his eyes.
Alchemist Liu stood frozen in the moment. Lo Song, wasn't he probably the one and only follower she would ever have?
"Intruders on the rear wall!"
"Someone dares attack our Di Clan!"
Hearing name Di Clan, Qin Rong roared, "Metal Power Fist!"
Thoom!
Her fist slammed into the wall and knocked out a head sized hole.
"Damm Washboard Chest! Do it right! You think that hole's large enough for us!"
"Outta the way!" yelled Alchemist Liu. "Bastards! You killed my one and only follower!" Pulling out three vials, she threw them in the hole. "Babies kill those baddies for Momma!"
The vials burst and three different colored fogs erupted.
Horrible screams filled the night air.
Tang Xifeng asked, "Fierce Alchemist, what were those?"
"Batches 1028f, 654c, 344a....breath freshener, hair color and pimple remover."
"Metal Rain Fist!!" roared Qin Rong.
Erupting in a mad flurry of punches, Qin Rong blasted the opening up wider. However still, after she was done, the hole was now only the size of a small window.
"Useless!" spat Bai Guang. Shoving Qin Rong aside she roared, "Burning Crushing Fist!!"
THOOM!
The wall shook as Bai Guang's fist blasted out a fireball!
On the other side, whatever chemical fogs remained, ignited like a thunder clap. With brilliant flashes of yellow, blue, and purple a flaming heatwave exploded upward.
Bai Guang stood in shock. Who would've thought her Burning Crushing Fist was so strong?
Suddenly, a thought shined brightly in Ling Fan's mind. Perhaps Brother Zhao had a thing for not only older women but older powerful women? Bai Guang, Mu Huizhong, and Mu Psycho...didn't they match the profile perfectly? Thinking more about Mu Psycho, Ling Fan shook her thoughts away. That little boy's tastes were just too strange.
Seeing that opening was now large enough, Ling Fan roared, "ATTACK!"
Everyone ran in ready to jump the nearest Di Clan person.
However, there was only one left alive. Upon seeing him, everyone hissed. Wang Chuntao patted Alchemist Liu's shoulder, "Sister what did you say those batches were again?"
"Breath freshener, hair color and pimple remover."
The person still alive was Vice Captain Lai Shan. Next two him was a squirming tongue. Warts now covered every part of his skin and his hair was now pink.
Bai Guang hissed, "Those were beauty products you concocted!?"