: Frost Sky: Send Me to Ransom Someone?

2025-09-24 Author: Gu Zhenren

: Frost Sky: Send Me to Ransom Someone?

On the Bone Altar, Frost Sky and Earth Ghost faced each other in silence for a moment.

Earth Ghost immediately began calculating their losses.

They relied on their sect to issue missions, and the mission rewards themselves were substantial. This time, with their fellow disciples completely wiped out, the bulk of the compensation would have to be sought from the mission issuer.

"Five Golden Core cultivators died. And of the two Foundation Building stage ones, one even had lower-grade talent!"

This team was quite strong, even famous within the Soul Devourer Sect. It included experienced old cultivators and young people with extraordinary potential.

Who would have thought they'd fail so utterly, not a single one escaped!

Earth Ghost's face paled slightly as he calculated the answer.

A good portion of his personal wealth was tied up in this.

Frost Sky frowned deeply: "In that case, I'm afraid we won't be able to do much about the Ning family for a while."

Both of them were Nascent Soul level powerhouses, well-known figures. If they personally took action, it would inevitably strain Southern Bean Country's nerves and create conflicts between major powers.

The involvement of the Sky-Earth Twin Ghosts in the Thousand Peaks Forest war was a special case, not common.

That's why they issued the mission, sending Golden Core cultivators to trouble the Ning family.

At that level, it wouldn't attract serious attention from a cultivation nation. From a national perspective, Golden Core cultivators were numerous, and aside from a few exceptions, they usually weren't given special focus.

The Soul Devourer Sect was still unaware of the secret alliance between the Ning family and the Zhu royal family of Southern Bean Country. Had the Sky-Earth Twin Ghosts known about this situation, they would never have let this team of cultivators accept their mission and head to Southern Bean Country.

"That little thief Ning Zhuo has disappeared. Damn it, if we can't handle the Ning family, what should we do?"

"Never mind our compensation fees, even if we had enough resources, Golden Core cultivators in the sect probably wouldn't dare take missions against the Ning family for a while."

As the Sky-Earth Twin Ghosts were worrying, a Nascent Soul level cultivator suddenly descended from the sky.

"Fellow Daoists, the sect has an urgent mission!"

Frost Sky instinctively shook his head: "We have matters at hand!"

The two were the top-ranking Nascent Soul experts in the sect, with special status; they didn't accept every mission.

Frost Sky hated Ning Zhuo to the core. It wasn't just that Ning Zhuo had taken almost all his wealth; mainly, he had made Frost Sky lose all face. To this day, Earth Ghost often mocked him about it.

Just thinking about it made him furious!

"I must clear this disgrace!" Frost Sky wished he could stand before Ning Zhuo right now, strike fiercely, dismember him, flay him, and torture him a hundred times.

He, a mighty Nascent Soul level powerhouse, had been trampled underfoot by a mere Foundation Building cultivator.

If he didn't vent this anger, his thoughts would never be smooth!

Seeing Frost Sky refuse, the Nascent Soul fellow disciple sighed: "Fellow Daoists, the sect specifically sent me to deliver this message due to special circumstances."

"This mission, the sect has named you two to handle it."

Frost Sky snorted coldly: "Which higher-up is so inconsiderate of subordinates? Don't forget, we have backing too."

The Nascent Soul fellow disciple spoke a name: "It's Elder Yin Yao."

Frost Sky and Earth Ghost both changed expressions slightly.

Elder Yin Yao was proficient in divination, a Transformation Soul level cultivator who wielded one of the sect's destiny-protecting treasures. He rarely spoke up, but whenever he did, his words almost always came true.

Earth Ghost immediately asked: "What major event could move Elder Yin Yao to speak personally?"

The Nascent Soul fellow disciple replied: "It's regarding the matter of White Paper Immortal City."

"The Yin Tide Dark Wet Marsh is an excellent blessed land for our Soul Devourer Sect, but unfortunately, it was occupied early on."

The Sky-Earth Twin Ghost nodded slightly; of course they knew about this place and that the sect had long coveted this treasure land.

The Nascent Soul fellow disciple continued: "Previously, White Paper Immortal City suffered an unprecedented ghost tide attack, orchestrated by the Forgetful River Netherworld."

"Our sect discovered this secret and wanted to use their strength, first letting the Forgetful River Netherworld overthrow White Paper Immortal City, then sending heavy forces to clean up the aftermath, bringing the entire immortal city and the Yin Tide Dark Wet Marsh under our sect's control."

"This mission failed."

"The person in charge of this mission, Daoist Bone Tomb, has not returned."

"He's missing."

"However, his soul lamp is still burning quietly."

The Nascent Soul fellow disciple paused, then continued: "To investigate the details of this matter and also to retrieve our sect's Nascent Soul cultivator, the sect made many inquiries."

"The results weren't good."

"After this big battle, White Paper City Lord instead seized the opportunity to vigorously eliminate dissidents."

"The leaders of the former Overthrow the City Alliance all lost their lives."

"The sect had no choice but to ask a cultivator to perform a divination. Unexpectedly, this matter caught Elder Yin Yao's attention, and he took the initiative to perform a divination himself."

Frost Sky and Earth Ghost listened quietly.

The Nascent Soul fellow disciple spoke again: "Elder Yin Yao calculated that Daoist Bone Tomb has been captured, and the sect needs to ransom him back at a high price."

"This matter could be minor or major, but it's very important to the Soul Devourer Sect."

"Elder Yin Yao also calculated that within the entire sect, the most suitable people to ransom the prisoner are you two."

"So, he hopes you two will make the trip. You must be friendly and polite towards the cultivator holding Daoist Bone Tomb captive, absolutely must not be arrogant or angry."

"If this matter isn't handled well, it could likely affect the entire sect's overall situation!"

Hearing this, the Sky-Earth Twin Ghost understood the seriousness of the matter, their faces turning solemn. They both expressed that they would certainly follow Elder Yin Yao's instructions, negotiate politely with the other party, and strive to ransom Daoist Bone Tomb back.

Nascent Soul fellow disciple: "Remember, when handling this, try to win over the other party, or at the very least, don't create further animosity."

"You two must think from the sect's overall perspective, don't lose the big for the small."

Earth Ghost nodded silently.

Frost Sky thumped his chest: "Please rest assured, sect! What kind of person am I, Frost Sky? How many times have I done this kind of task? Don't I know the priorities?"

"When Earth Ghost and I are out representing the sect, we will certainly consider the bigger picture. Please set your minds at ease ten thousand times!!"

Frost Sky was quite straightforward, giving his guarantee on the spot.

Seeing their resolute expressions, the Nascent Soul fellow disciple took out a jade slip: "These are the mission details. If you have any doubts, feel free to ask."

The Sky-Earth Twin Ghost focused their spiritual sense and checked the contents inside.

Earth Ghost raised an eyebrow: "Flying Cloud Country, Loach Dragon Mountain?"

Frost Sky: "If we're to leave the country, are the travel permits ready? After all, we are both renowned, top-tier Nascent Soul experts."

Earth Ghost nodded, adding: "Without travel permits, I'm afraid it would raise Flying Cloud Country's vigilance and reaction."

The Nascent Soul fellow disciple shook his head: "Fellow Daoists, you are representing the sect to secretly ransom someone. How can you use things like travel permits? How can you openly cross borders?"

Earth Ghost nodded again: "I understand."

Frost Sky laughed heartily: "Don't worry, we will definitely handle this matter properly!"

Two-Pillar Country.

Upper General Mu's Residence.

Mu Lan had been in seclusion for over a month, and her cultivation had reached the final critical moment.

The female general sat cross-legged, her mind sinking into her dantian, where two Army Seeds confronted each other.

The Red Flower Army Seed was massive, like a dominant flower. The opposing Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed was condensed into a clump, very stubborn.

"The time has come." Mu Lan immersed her entire mind into the Red Flower Army Seed.

In an instant, she arrived within a city. Ten thousand petals layered like armor, forming a Floral Armor City. Stems and veins ran through it like halberds. As Mu Lan ascended the city wall, the stamen core waved like a crimson-gold military banner in the wind.

In another area, representing the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed, was a low embankment.

Behind the embankment, the tide roared like fury. Squads of blood-armored crossbow guards were half-hidden in the tide, crossbow mechanisms gleaming coldly like fish backs, bowstrings trembling lightly like rain threads, poised to fire, their aura condensed like iron.

Without a commander, no military banner appeared within the Blood Tide Crossbow troops.

Mu Lan's expression was extremely solemn as she slowly raised her hand.

Within her dantian, the Red Flower Manifestation moved its huge body, soaring up from the ground, directly enveloping the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed.

Reflected before Mu Lan's eyes, the distance between the Red Flower City and the Blood Embankment instantly closed, and the two sides engaged in fierce battle.

The front rows of Blood Tide Crossbow troops knelt, the rear rows raised their crossbows, ten thousand bolts drawn simultaneously, crossbow sounds merging. Countless crossbow bolts turned into a torrential downpour, countless arrow tips piercing through flowers and waves, riddling the Floral Armor city wall like a honeycomb.

Even though Mu Lan had deeply studied the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed during her seclusion, she was still slightly shaken by the powerful offensive this Army Seed unleashed.

Mu Lan's military banner behind her shook violently, new city walls rose up, while numerous red flower buds derived and spread over the Blood Embankment, eventually covering it.

Mu Lan controlled the Red Flower Manifestation, while the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed had no controller. There was a qualitative difference between the two!

Over an hour later.

The Red Flower Army Seed completely devoured the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed. The fierce battle also meant grinding down, tempering, and merging.

The newly born Red Flower Army Seed was even stronger. Its previous light red color became deeper and more solemn, as if baptized by blood and fire.

The tip of each petal became extremely sharp, like arrowheads.

"I succeeded!"

Mu Lan's seated body trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.

At that moment, deep within her eyes, a flash of blood-red light vanished.

Mu Lan suddenly felt a sensation and instinctively looked north.

In her perception, far to the north, there were two small clusters of Red Flower Army Seed power, very faint, faintly resonating with her own Army Seed.

This sensation disappeared almost instantly, but Mu Lan had already realized.

"This is the power of the Red Flower Manifestation. It must be the two miniature manifestations I captured from Lin You and Wu Hen and gave to Young Master Ning Zhuo."

"Strange, how have they lasted this long? Normally, half a month should be enough to exhaust them."

Mu Lan immediately thought of the answer.

"Right."

"For this seclusion, to successfully merge the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed, I used National Power Bricks beforehand to strengthen the Red Flower Army Seed."

"As the foundation strengthened, the external manifestation power also increased, becoming more durable."

"I wonder how Young Master Ning Zhuo is doing? Is traveling abroad more exciting than in Thousand Peaks Forest?"

"And... have other women appeared by his side?"

Mu Lan let her thoughts wander for a moment, then quickly gathered them.

She wasn't that kind of petty woman anyway. Her thoughts turned to the main topic: "Although the expedition to Thousand Peaks Forest failed, I stabilized the Upper General Residence's situation because of my merits."

"The military merits gained weren't many. But... Prince Qiming gifted me the Blood Tide Crossbow Army Seed."

Prince Qiming was very old, held an honored position in Two-Pillar Country, and basically didn't participate in ordinary political affairs.

This sudden gift of an Army Seed to Mu Lan truly shocked the entire political scene of Two-Pillar Country.

Because of her merits, Mu Lan had barely stabilized the Upper General Mu Residence's situation. Prince Qiming's assist, representing his favor towards the Upper General Mu Residence, completely changed Mu Lan's circumstances.

Now, no matter which faction, higher-up, or even the monarch, dared not look down on the Upper General Mu Residence.

Mu Lan was deeply puzzled by Prince Qiming's action and questioned him on the spot.

Prince Qiming explained to her: He had seen a light before his eyes, and through顺势 divination, concluded that supporting the Upper General Mu Residence would benefit Two-Pillar Country.

Prince Qiming didn't master any divination or fate inheritance, but he possessed a unique natural talent called Night's End Blind Light.

Prince Qiming was born blind, his vision completely dark. But whenever light appeared in the darkness, Prince Qiming would have certain premonitions, sensing critical choices at hand. And these choices would have a huge impact on the future.

"Anyway, for now, this is a good thing for my Upper General Residence."

"As for the price to pay in the future, we'll deal with that when the time comes."

Mu Lan pushed open the stone door of the cultivation room.

The Red Flower Army Seed's foundation had greatly increased, and she had gained a brand new troop type. She couldn't wait to start training immediately, train up Blood Tide Crossbow troops, and increase the overall strength of the entire Red Flower Battalion.

Myriad Forms Sect.

It was very lively today.

Because registration for the Flying Cloud Assembly officially began.

Ning Zhuo arrived at the nearest registration point, riding a cloud and looking down, he saw a line stretching from the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain.

The registration area at the summit was especially packed, swarming with people, noisy and bustling.

Servant disciples, outer sect disciples, inner sect disciples, etc., relying on their sect status, cut in line directly, causing this chaos.

Those actually queuing were mostly cultivators from outside the Myriad Forms Sect.

Ning Zhuo didn't queue, instead waiting a moment.

"Brother Ning!" Shen Xi arrived on time at the agreed place, meeting up with Ning Zhuo.

Behind him was, of course, his cousin Su Lingkou.

"Come on, I have connections here, we can register directly." Shen Xi came from the Shen family of Nine Palaces Immortal City and had connections.

Ning Zhuo nodded and went with Shen Xi, landing directly on the mountaintop.

"Make way, make way." Shen Xi pushed through the crowd.

The cultivator in charge of registration saw Shen Xi and quickly stood up to greet him.

Shen Xi's connections were naturally not ordinary. Seeing this, those with minor complaints fell silent, tacitly making way.

Ning Zhuo, Shen Xi, and Su Lingkou reached the registration area.

It was merely a makeshift straw shed.

The cultivator sat back down, took out blank wooden tokens, and explained: "The sect has rules. All cultivators participating in the Flying Cloud Assembly must register in person, and the identity tokens are made on the spot."

"So, please don't mind, you three."

Shen Xi politely acknowledged.

The cultivator asked: "Name?"

Shen Xi, however, gestured in front of Ning Zhuo, deferring, indicating for him to go first.

Ning Zhuo said: "Ning Zhuo."

As he spoke, he condensed spiritual power, writing his name in the air.

The cultivator glanced at the name formed by spiritual power, immediately carved "Ning Zhuo" onto the wooden token, then stood up and handed the token to Ning Zhuo with both hands.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, registration is complete. Please keep your token safe."

(End of )