<h4>Chapter 1609: Chapter 1602: Life in the Jianghu</h4>


    "The Four Symbols Ring? You actually believe in such an elusive rumor." Avril’s eyes shed slightly, and she sneered.


    She never believed in the legend of the Four Symbols Ring. In her view, it was nothing but a fabricated tale, spread by word of mouth. If there truly was an elixir of immortality in that Qi Refiner’s tomb, then that ancient Qi Refiner would not have died.


    "Believe it and it exists, dismiss it and it doesn’t. I only need the Four Symbols Ring, then I can help you kill Lu Tianxing. How about it?" Poseidon said leisurely.


    "Why should I believe you can aplish that?" Avril said calmly.


    "Because of my strength."


    As soon as Poseidon finished speaking, a powerful aura surged from his body, instantly engulfing the entire church before quickly dissipating.


    Even though the aura disappeared in a sh, it still made Avril’s face change drastically. She felt threatened, and a series of powerful Light Auras erupted from her body to counteract the oppressive force.


    "You’ve already broken through to the Late Stage of Mythical."


    Avril took a deep breath, forced the words through clenched teeth, and looked at Poseidon with shock.


    Meanwhile, at Beijing Airport, as Avril and Poseidon were meeting at Maria Church.


    Lu Tianxing leaned against the car door, watching the endless stream of peopleing and going at the airport with a calm expression. His face remained unchanged, even as beautiful women asionally passed by. This time he was in Beijing to kill, not to flirt, especially since he was here to meet his brothers.


    As time ticked away, at exactly eleven o’clock, a ne descended from the sky,nding on the airport runway and taxiing to a designated area.


    After a while, Lu Tianxing saw Starving Ghost casually strolling out of the airport in casual attire, eyeing every woman around with particr focus on their ample chests and behinds. He seemed entirely unfazed by the disapproving nces he received.


    Behind Starving Ghost, Tan Lang and Po Jun followed dressed in sharp suits, nking him from either side.


    Their faces were cold as ice, as if carved from stone, exuding an intimidating aura that warned others to keep their distance. Yet, the suits entuated Tan Lang and Po Jun’s contrasting demeanor to Starving Ghost, their masculine bearing and handsome faces quickly making them the center of attention in the airport hall, drawing the longing gazes of many young women.


    Seeing the trio emerge, Lu Tianxing’s smile grew wider. He flicked the cigarette from his hand into a distant trash can and strode confidently toward them.


    Starving Ghost was still ogling a scantily d beauty, not noticing Lu Tianxing’s approach. However, Tan Lang and Po Jun had already spotted him and quickened their pace to meet him.


    It wasn’t until Tan Lang and Po Jun moved to the front that Starving Ghost snapped out of his trance. When he saw Lu Tianxing, he grinned and immediatelyposed himself, walking toward him with a pretense of seriousness.


    "You guys made it," Lu Tianxing said with a smile as he looked at the three.


    "Boss, there’s no way I wouldn’te when you call."


    Starving Ghost spread his arms and took a deep breath, "So this is Beijing, huh? This is my first time here. Seems like all the rumors online were true; you can only see smog, not the sky. People here must have high poison resistance to survive; I’m truly impressed."


    "Boss, we’re here," Tan Lang and Po Jun said, ignoring Starving Ghost’s remarks.


    "d you’re here. Where are the others?" Lu Tianxing nodded and asked.


    "The others have entered Beijing through different channels. They should all arrive by tonight. Boss, do you want me to notify them toe and see you when they get here?" Po Jun said slowly.


    "No need. Let them stay hidden for now. When the ratse out, they can strike and give those rats an unforgettable lesson."


    With that, a bloodthirsty smile yed on Lu Tianxing’s lips.


    "Boss, don’t worry, this time, if they dare to show up, we’ll make sure they don’t leave, and we’ll show them the might of our Netherworld Mercenary Corps." Starving Ghost spoke up at this moment, his tone carrying a hint of chilling murderous intent; this time he wouldn’t mind making Beijing run with blood.


    Tan Lang stood by without speaking, but the aura of killing intent around him was clearly visible.


    "Alright, let’s not talk about this for now. You’ve just arrived in Beijing, and I’ve reserved a suite to wee you and give you a legitimate identity. From now on, you’ll be able to appear openly in the sunlight in China, go wherever you want without anyone controlling you." Lu Tianxing said with a smile.


    "Boss, you..."


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Tan Lang, Po Jun, and Starving Ghost’s bodies couldn’t help but tremble. Even Tan Lang, who was always taciturn in the Netherworld Mercenary Corps, showed a touch of emotion on his face. As a mercenary, who wouldn’t want to have a proper identity, to stand openly in the sunlight, and state their name instead of a code?


    "Alright, stop with the fuss, acting like a woman. I’ve always told you guys, we’re brothers, it’s just an identity proof, nothing big."


    Lu Tianxing punched Tan Lang, Po Jun, and Starving Ghost’s chests: "Get in the car, let’s go!"


    As he spoke, Lu Tianxing took the lead and headed towards the car behind.


    Tan Lang and the others took a deep breath, without saying anything more, they followed behind Lu Tianxing, striding along. Sometimes brothers don’t need to express too much gratitude because it’s unnecessary.


    Once the three of Starving Ghost got in the car, Lu Tianxing didn’t hesitate and drove off from the airport.


    "Boss, can you really give us a legitimate identity?" Starving Ghost asked Lu Tianxing as he looked at him.


    "Of course, would I lie to you?"


    Lu Tianxing said with a smile: "But Starving Ghost, isn’t your wish to sow seeds worldwide? Why are you so eager for a legitimate identity now, which doesn’t match your ideal? Having an identity, if you dare sow seeds worldwide, maybe one day people will dig out even your ancestors."


    "Starving Ghost fell for a girl in Jiangnan, keeps mentioning her name day and night, so of course, he’s eager to have an identity. Otherwise, the girl might be snatched by someone else." Po Jun spoke slowly on the side.


    "Squeak!"


    At Po Jun’s words, Lu Tianxing was slightly stunned and instinctively stepped on the brake, causing the car to wobble. He looked at Starving Ghost sitting in the co-driver’s seat with a face full of surprise and only spoke after a while: "Starving Ghost, didn’t you say you wanted to sow seeds worldwide?"


    "Hehe, boss, you don’t understand; people change. Sowing seeds worldwide is far inferior to true love. I’ve already sworn that I will pursue this woman no matter what. You don’t know, when I first saw her, she was soothing children at an orphanage with a gentle face; her smile was so gentle, so beautiful."


    "Boss, you don’t know, when I first saw her, I felt like I saw an Angel. An inexplicable thought surged within me—a thought I’d never had before—that I must marry her. Perhaps she doesn’t match the beauties around her, but in my heart, she’s the most beautiful. I’ll always remember that day she wore a blue dress; it’s the most beautiful memory of my lifetime..."


    Starving Ghost spoke slowly, his originally carefree expression now turning somewhat serious.


    "Starving Ghost, are you serious?" Lu Tianxing asked calmly, without any ridicule, upon hearing Starving Ghost’s words.


    Starving Ghost did not answer immediately upon hearing Lu Tianxing, but continued: "Boss, do you know? When I first saw this girl, I felt that my heart, which was cold due to countless killings, seemed to warm up. Being with her, I feel like I truly live like a person, not a killer. With her by my side, my mood feels unprecedentedly tranquil, but I know, I’m not worthy of her; I’m a merciless killer, a mouse with no legitimate identity, forever hiding in the sewer, never seeing the sunlight..."


    Listening to Starving Ghost’s words, the faces of Lu Tianxing, Tan Lang, and Po Jun all showed a hint of sadness.


    There’s a saying: In the mortal world, people are like water, onlymenting when they return from the rivers andkes.


    This world is like a vast river andke; once you step into it, there’s no way to escape, especially for mercenaries like them, with enemies everywhere; leaving the rivers andkes, washing hands in a golden basin, the day of that could be the day of their death.


    Taking a deep breath, Lu Tianxing reached out and patted Starving Ghost’s shoulder, saying heavily: "Starving Ghost, rest assured. I’ll get you a legitimate identity today, so you can pursue that girl without any worries. Don’t forget me, though; I’ll be your son’s godfather for sure."