The Black Robed Emissary left the rented room and headed for the underground market.
Lin City's underground market was a stronghold, or a branch, of the Dark Night Organization.
Upon seeing the Black Robed Emissary again, the Three Ghosts were greatly startled and rushed to greet him with utmost respect.
These three wore brilliant smiles, their heads bowed low, "Lord Black Robed Emissary, you have arrived!"
"Quickly invite him in..."
The Black Robed Emissary stated coldly, "Prepare a room. I will be in seclusion!"
"Yes..."
The three ghosts, Big Ghost, Second Ghost, and Little Ghost, nodded like pecking chicks.
They dared not disobey.
Soon, a room was arranged.
As the Black Robed Emissary entered, he added, "Do not disturb me until I emerge from seclusion!"
"Yes!"
He entered the room.
Without using his hand to close the door, he used his robe to draw it shut.
The movement was as fluid as flowing water, executed in one smooth motion.
The Three Ghosts watched, their hearts pounding and filled with dread… the Black Robed Emissary's strength was truly terrifying.
Once inside the room, the Black Robed Emissary could no longer maintain his composure and collapsed onto the bed.
The pain contorted his expression.
Although Chen Fan had not crippled him, a surge of internal energy from Chen Fan had entered his body. This internal energy acted like a bone-gnawing ant, tearing at his meridians.
In response, the Black Robed Emissary angrily cursed, "This... this Chen Fan, how can his strength be so terrifying?"
Truthfully, the aftereffects made him feel as if he were on the verge of death.
Ahhhh…
He cried out in his heart, roaring and bellowing.
He was the Black Robed Emissary; to cry out would be a colossal loss of face.
Therefore, he endured…
And diligently mobilized the internal energy within his body to suppress Chen Fan's internal energy fluctuations. After a considerable while, he felt somewhat better, then circulated it throughout his body, thus expelling the foreign internal energy.
Only then did his complexion return to normal, and he let out a long sigh of relief, "Hoo… Chen Fan, this fellow’s strength truly lives up to the Bounty for Pursuit!"
After a moment of hesitation, he took out a special communication device.
He contacted the Dark Night Queen.
The leader of the Dark Night Organization was the Dark Night Queen.
Before long, the call was connected.
"Queen, something has happened in Lin City!"
The Dark Night Queen's icy voice sounded, "Speak…"
"Chen Fan, the one on the Bounty for Pursuit, possesses terrifying strength. We may not be able to claim that bounty!" the Black Robed Emissary said in a deep voice, respectfully.
Soon, there was silence from the earpiece.
After a while, the Dark Night Queen finally spoke, "That person is very powerful?"
Although the Black Robed Emissary was reluctant to admit it, he had no choice but to nod, "Yes, yes… very powerful!"
The position of Black Robed Emissary was already very strong within the Dark Night Organization.
The Dark Night Queen stated sternly, "Since that is the case, then let him become one of us!"
The Black Robed Emissary was somewhat surprised by this statement, not expecting the Dark Night Queen to extend such an olive branch.
"We'll see when he refuses again."
"Yes…"
The call ended.
The Black Robed Emissary frowned, considering how to persuade Chen Fan to join them. A wry smile appeared on his face; he felt it was impossible to succeed! However, he couldn't ignore the mission assigned from above.
He sighed with a sense of helplessness.
This mission would likely be more difficult than killing someone!
Thus, the night passed quickly.
Early the next morning, Chen Fan sent Xia Bingqing off and prepared to slip away.
Unexpectedly, Xia Bingqing suddenly spoke, saying, "Chen Fan, come to my office!"
Chen Fan casually replied, "Is there anything that can't be said here?"