As they entered the square, they decided that they would have to settle into their rooms first, but they would put off looking at the sights and figuring out the structure of the city for later.
During the more than two months of travel, Kai hadn't been able to cultivate very often, having to constantly find an excuse to go into the forest or away from people during breaks to practice the Invisible Kings Torture Technique. During this period of time, he had even managed to injure the kings a few times and gain some of their energy, he was slowly starting to move from the beginning stage to the middle stage, but he still needed to accumulate enough energy to do so.
Right now, he wanted to finally get to a safe place where he wouldn't be disturbed and close himself off to cultivate. He felt that if he continuously fought in Asura's Hell for a week or so, depleting and then restoring his energy time after time, there would be a chance to advance to the middle Cultivator stage!
Moving from the Bureau, a tall guy with a good-natured smile suddenly walked towards them, blocking their path. He was at a high Cultivator stage and seemed to be an elder.
- Hello friends, I see that you are new! You know, and this city is very dangerous, and every newcomer could use a strong roof to cover them from thunderstorms, and allow them to develop in peace. Ha ha ha. - Kindly said the guy.
- Hello Brother, what are you getting at? I don't know what you mean. - Playing dumb asked Kai.
- I am a representative of one of the strongest alliances of the Border Beast City, namely the Blood Commonwealth! Our Head is even in the top 90 masters of the city, he's a representative of the Glory Rating! - The guy said proudly.
- We treat newcomers very well, and support them! We're all in the same boat here, and we should help each other! That's why we often offer strong newcomers to join our alliance, and you look just like that! - Smiled the guy.
- Ho-ho, thank you for such kind words, but what are your requirements? - Playing along asked Kai, Diso did as he was asked, pretending to be mute.
- Here's the contract! All you have to do is sign it. And then we will help you! Of course you will have your own responsibilities, we don't need freeloaders, hahaha! - The guy said good-naturedly
Looking at the contract Kai realized that at first glance everything looked normal and even quite attractive. There were different rules and regulations, the pros and cons of the alliance were described. Everything was very reasonable, a careless person would have thought that everything was quite profitable. But there was one point that Kai noticed. "In our alliance, discipline and serious subordination is encouraged, the junior must obey the senior unquestioningly, otherwise violation will be followed by a fine of a year's income!".
"Hehehe, everything written before this line can simply be thrown in the trash, in fact it is a slave contract, with a very large amount of payoff. How many simpletons fell for it? This 'Blood Commonwealth' must have an army of people working for them." - Kai thought.
Diso, who was standing at the side, was also reading the contract with his side-eye. As a merchant, he is very meticulous about things like this. Right now, he was just bursting with swear words in his head, but he didn't mince words.
- Thank you, brother, but I think we'll stay in town for a while, and then we'll think about your offer. - Kai politely declined, handing the scroll with the contract back and was about to leave.
But the guy immediately blocked the way with his foot and said more firmly:
- I advise you to think carefully again, or else there are many dangers behind the walls... - the guy said threateningly.
- Listen... See that fat man behind me? I've already screwed him over and made him sign something like that, do you think I'm an idiot to fall for that? - Kai said more seriously, pointing at Diso. He remained silent, even though he was not happy.
"When did I become a slave?!" - Shouted in his head.
- Junior, I don't think you realize the situation you're in, it seems you really need to sign my contract today. - Releasing a bit of a murderous aura the guy said.
Unless there's a real fight, law enforcement won't get involved.
Looking at this clown, Kai was already starting to get annoyed. Probably until he threatened the asshole back, he wouldn't let go of them.
- No, you don't seem to realize who you're talking to, clown. I can kill motherfuckers like you by the handful. So get the fuck out of my way! - Saying this, Kai's suffocating murderous aura began to rise like a storm at sea, and black smoke began to come out of his eyes slightly.
Watching this, the guy's entire body began to tremble, he really began to feel fear on instinct. There was no need to underestimate the man who, although in the illusory world, but fought with hordes of different creatures. And constantly endured pain that could drive others insane. An ordinary master who hadn't seen death countless times couldn't withstand such an aura on them. They felt as if they were falling into Asura's Hell to be torn apart by demons.
- You stay here and look for other fools. - Speaking calmly Kai patted the guy's shoulder and started to walk away with Diso.
As Kai's hand reached for the guy's shoulder, he felt like he was about to die. This crazy newcomer's hand felt like a deadly poisonous snake reaching for his neck.
Only when Kai had moved more than twenty meters away did the guy collapse to the ground and frantically thought about what he should do now. He must be sure to inform his elders that there was an incredibly dangerous newcomer in town. For a city with very dense competition, this kind of information was very valuable.
"Damn, I didn't even recognize his name! Where is he, I need to follow him! Only after a minute, stepping back from his fear, he realized that he didn't even know what this kid's name was. Just with a dry story with no facts, he couldn't show up to his chapter." - Suddenly the kid realized.
"Idiot! Now I need to find out who he is and deliver the information to the chapter, then I'll definitely get a big reward! But where to find him now... I'm an idiot!" - Resentfully, the guy realized.
Since Kai had already disappeared, it would be extremely problematic to find an unknown person in such a big city....
Walking calmly towards the dormitory, Diso asked uncertainly:
- Bro... Maybe you shouldn't have provoked that clown? After all, he is a member of the Blood Cooperation....
- Don't worry about it, he'd have kept up with us. It would have been better to scare him off and get away quickly. He doesn't even know who we are. Although my appearance is noticeable enough, but in a city like this, I doubt he has the connections to find me. He's just an ordinary errand boy from their alliance, we definitely don't need to worry about him. - Kai said calmly.
- When he finally finds out who I am, it will already be too late for him, hehehe. - Kai laughed evilly.
- What do you mean? You can't kill in the city! - Diso shouted in horror.
- Fatty, what are you talking about? If everything goes according to my plan, by the time he finds out who I am and where I live, a lot of people will know about it. In a city like this, it's impossible not to make enemies and adversaries. - Kai explained calmly.
- But at that moment, you will be safe to trade and I will be constantly on missions. Believe me, we won't give a shit about all these fools, hehe. - Laughing evilly Kai said.
- Bro, you're scaring me... Are you really that nice guy I met on the way to Marin? Hahaha. - Laughing, the fat man poked fun at him.
While they were talking, they came to a two-story stone building. Like everything in the city, it looked austere but radiated strength, and at the entrance hung a sign that read 'Military Dormitory 270'