All of us are one

Chapter 96 The Importance Attached by the Three Major Families

The port of Bihai City was bustling with activity, with countless merchant ships coming and going and the various docks extremely busy.

However, in the bustling port, there were several docks without any ships moored, and many armed warriors were patrolling the area.

In a restaurant in the distance, two people were having a meal at a table by the window. They took notes on the port situation while talking and eating, and then paid and left the restaurant like ordinary people.

After an incense stick has burned.

The two arrived at the inn where they were staying and began exchanging information.

"The fact that the three major families have mobilized so many experts is enough to show how much importance they attach to their target."

"According to the intelligence from Broken Water City, the target is on the same ship as Old Monster Liang. Even if we have the opportunity to get close to the dock where the target ship is docked, we will not be able to complete the mission under Old Monster Liang's nose."

"According to the leader, if the assassination is too difficult, we can request a postponement."

"Then we should request a postponement. The goal is to have one top-tier expert and four top-tier protectors during the period when the three major families are in power, making the mission difficult to complete."

"I think it would be difficult to carry out the assassination of the target in Shenwu Kingdom. We can carry out the operation on the ship from Twin Islands to the Four Kingdoms Alliance."

"It's not easy for ships from Twin Islands to sneak into the Four Nations Alliance. Not only do they need to register detailed information, but they also need a pass from the Four Nations Alliance. Moreover, the people from the Four Nations Alliance will regain their strength after leaving Twin Islands."

After their conversation, the two fell silent.

This assassination mission is extremely difficult. Due to the special nature of the target, not only is he always protected by top-notch or even supreme experts, but he also stays in a safe place behind closed doors, making it impossible for him to carry out the assassination.

The best opportunity would have been the assassination on the Yangtze River when the target returned, but unfortunately, Liang Laoguai interfered, otherwise there would have been no need for such trouble.

As for the claim that they mobilized manpower and dispatched ships to take action at sea between the Twin Islands and the Quad alliance, that is utter nonsense.

Blood Rain, being one of the two major assassin organizations in the Divine Martial Kingdom, naturally possessed intelligence about the technological level of the Four Kingdoms Alliance. The Divine Martial Kingdom had no ships that could match the speed of the Four Kingdoms Alliance's ships.

The further away from Twin Islands, the less interference the four-nation alliance's technological creations suffer from the Divine Martial Kingdom, until they return to normal.

"Since the Divine Martial Kingdom cannot complete the mission, then we will take action on the route to Twin Islands."

"What if Old Monster Liang personally escorts the target to Twin Islands?"

"Then we have no choice but to give up and let the leader deal with us as he sees fit. It's better than throwing our lives away!"

The two fell silent after their conversation.

In fact, they had an opportunity to make a move before, when the various hall masters of the Great River Alliance returned to their halls, they could have launched a strong attack on the Great River Alliance's main hall in Duanshui City.

The problem was that their mole couldn't find the target's location. Without finding the target, they couldn't carry out the assassination until the target met up with Old Monster Liang.

"Let's report it and let the leader make the decision."

"Agreed."

The two reached an agreement and stopped worrying about it, letting the leader deal with the headaches.

……

On the ship.

Jiang Yanming stood by the railing on the top of the ship's deck, his eyes fixed on the approaching dock, where the faces of the many elegantly dressed people gradually became clear.

"Look, I told you they would have a lot of people coming," the old man said with a smile. "Almost all the top officials from the three major families are here."

"They're all here?" Jiang Yanming asked, somewhat surprised.

"See those four people?" The old man pointed to the four people standing at the very front of the dock. "They are the top experts from the three major families."

"Four top talents..." Jiang Yanming remained silent upon hearing this, but simply noted down the physical characteristics of the four individuals.

He had previously learned that the three major families had many experts, and the number of top experts was the same as that of the Great River Alliance, with four.

Two from the Liang family, one from the Wang family, and one from the Zhen family.

Of course, this is what the three major families are known for. As for whether they have top experts hidden in secret, that's hard to say.

"Behind them are all top-tier experts at the fourth level of the Qi Condensation Realm; only some stationed elsewhere didn't come," the old man asked with a smile. "Young friend Jiang, the three major families haven't treated you poorly, have they?"

"This junior is merely benefiting from the senior's influence," Jiang Yanming replied, bowing respectfully.

"If any other young man were in this situation, he'd probably be strutting around like a headless chicken, but young friend Jiang remains so humble." The old man shook his head repeatedly. "Boring, so boring!"

Jiang Yanming remained silent upon hearing this, watching the boat slowly approach the shore.

"Let's go see Liang's younger generation." The old man turned and walked towards the stairs, choosing not to jump off the ship's deck.

Seeing this, Jiang Yanming followed, and they continued on their way while the disciples of Beiliu City respectfully bowed.

On the dock.

Many elegantly dressed middle-aged men and women waited quietly there. When they saw Jiang Yanming and his companion disembark from the boat, they hurriedly bowed and greeted them.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

The crowd shouted in unison.

"No need." The old man waved his hand and then pointed to Jiang Yanming, saying, "This is Jiang Yanming, the young leader of the Great River Alliance, who has come as a guest at my invitation."

"My name is Liang Qingteng. I greet Young Alliance Leader Jiang."

"My name is Liang Qingheng. I have long heard of Young Master Jiang's extraordinary bravery and skill. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."

"My intention is..."

"My name is Zhen Feimo..."

The four top experts introduced themselves in turn, showing great respect for Jiang Yanming.

"Greetings, esteemed seniors," Jiang Yanming replied with a cupped-hand salute.

"Let's go, young friend Jiang." The old man walked forward, and the people from the three major families immediately parted to make way for him.

Jiang Yanming gave a wink to Leng Tong and Wang Chen, who had just disembarked, and then followed the old man.

Not long after.

The group arrived at a row of carriages parked outside the dock. Many armed warriors stood around the carriages, deterring bystanders from approaching.

"Young friend Jiang, will you ride with me?" The old man casually picked out a carriage.

Jiang Yanming followed him into the carriage and found that it was closed, with only a little sunlight shining in through the ventilation holes. Fortunately, there was an oil lamp for lighting inside the carriage.

"Young friend Jiang, I have already arranged for six of my daughters to be chosen, two from each of the three major families," the old man said with a smile. "Shall we meet them tomorrow?"

"Okay." Jiang Yanming nodded in agreement.

His purpose in coming to Jiangnan was twofold: first, to hitch a ride on Senior Liang's boat; and second, to fulfill the bet he made and meet the legitimate daughters of the three major families.

"Among my legitimate daughters and descendants, the most outstanding one in this generation is that girl from the Zhen family. She entered the second stage of the Qi Condensation Realm a year ago," the old man said with a smile. "Perhaps, she and young friend Jiang are destined to meet."

"If fate allows, I will certainly ask for your hand in marriage, senior," Jiang Yanming replied in the same way.

"The word 'fate' is truly wondrous," the old man chuckled, "but more importantly, whether or not it's fate is up to young friend Jiang. Am I right?"

"Yes." Jiang Yanming nodded in agreement.

"You didn't even try to deny it, you just admitted it like that?" The old man shook his head helplessly.

"Since you know this, senior, it would be disrespectful for me to try to argue," Jiang Yanming replied.

"Enough, enough," the old man sighed and shook his head.

He had saved Jiang Yanming's life, and he was certain that if the three major families were to face difficulties in the future, Jiang Yanming would lend a helping hand to repay his kindness.

Of course, this is on the premise that Jiang Yanming will return to Shenwu Kingdom, rather than staying in the Four Kingdoms Alliance for life.