Douluo Continent: I Have a Diverse Order-Taking Platform

Chapter 171 If you're going to rob someone, rob the World Government! (6k) (Please subscribe)

"Tap tap tap—"

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The sound of footsteps on the deck, against the backdrop of the unknown, struck like a heavy hammer in the heart.

Before they could even see what it was, "Roar!"

A hoarse dragon roar suddenly rang out. Before the willow branches that had pierced the Holy Spirit Organization members could be withdrawn, several wooden dragons suddenly flew out from the nine-colored pillar of light and headed straight for the naval rear admiral who had surrounded Xiao Hongchen.

This immediately broke the silence.

"Who dares to obstruct the Navy's operations!?" Yan Houbu roared and charged straight at Mu Long.

He had just witnessed it clearly: a few willow branches had killed those members of the Holy Spirit Organization. But he wasn't afraid at all, because the divine aura on the willow branches and the wooden dragon was no mere decoration; to the members of the Holy Spirit Organization, it was a deadly weapon.

Therefore, in Yan Houbu's view, this cowardly fellow was simply relying on the advantage of his own martial soul.

Accompanying him was a fellow Soul Emperor, the leader of the Holy Spirit Organization for this mission. Although he witnessed the deaths of his team members and feared the restraining power of the Holy Attribute, as an assassin trained by the World Government, the mission had to be completed!

Therefore, exceptions like this, which suddenly appear and then obstruct the completion of the mission, must be eliminated.

However, it is clear that they have completely overestimated their own strength.

"Bang!" The wooden dragon blocked all of Yan Houbu's routes and, with tremendous force, slammed heavily into his opponent using the simplest attack method.

In an instant, wood chips flew everywhere, and Yan Houbu was knocked back.

On the other hand, the Holy Spirit Organization asked, "Are you an evil spirit master?"

Liu Yuan's icy voice rang out, but what appeared before him was a piercingly cold glint of light, leaving the Soul Emperor assassin no time to react.

"Buzz"

The gunshot sent a shiver through me, and my mind went completely blank for a moment.

The next second, "whoosh—"

The swift spear pierced his face, causing him to fall backward to the ground. His mask appeared unharmed until it snapped in two with a "crack".

This scene left Yan Houbu, who had just regained his footing on the deck after being blasted back by the wooden dragon, stunned.

But a storm raged in my heart!

How is that possible?!

He reacted quickly, and his expression changed drastically.

Now, he had only one thought: escape! He had to escape! Otherwise, he would surely die here!

As for soldiers and such—

What does it have to do with him?!

In this situation, preserving his own life was the most important thing. Otherwise, how could he have climbed step by step to the top, becoming a naval admiral and serving the imperial family?

With a flap of its wings, it prepared to escape by flying. But with Liu Yuan there, how could it give him the chance?

Moreover, by escaping like this, all the flaws have been exposed, making it even easier to deal with them now.

Before he could fly far, Yan Houbu, who was frantically trying to escape, suddenly felt a tightness in his ankle. Then, he was completely pulled down.

Even if the wooden figure wanted to resist at the last minute, it didn't say a word and slapped him hard across the face!

With a "thud," the candidate general completely passed out.

At most, before losing consciousness, he vaguely heard, "Oh ho, you've grown so big? This is the guy—"

The battle was over. With Liu Yuan's arrival, the navy and the Holy Spirit Organization's high-end combat forces were completely wiped out. Faced with this situation, the naval soldiers did not hesitate and surrendered in full.

(Naval soldier: We're all just trying to make a living, why risk our lives?! Surrender, hurry up and surrender.)

At this moment, all the survivors were on one of the navy's warships. As for the captured naval soldiers, they were assigned to three other warships, and not one of them dared to escape.

"I didn't expect you guys to be older than me."

Liu Yuan learned from Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen that the siblings were actually twenty years old.

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The time ratio between the two universes is really large!

It's just unclear who accounts for the majority of this proportion.

Suppressing his doubts, Liu Yuan couldn't help but look at the still unconscious admiral candidate. That familiar face made him inwardly gasp. He never expected his senior from this universe to become a Marine.

But this kind of behavior—

It looks even worse now.

"By the way, what's the situation with you guys?"

"well"

Xiao Hongchen sighed, "This is a long story—"

It turns out that after Liu Yuan left, the Hongchen siblings relied on the martial spirit knowledge that Liu Yuan taught them, as well as Meng Hongchen's poison and ice abilities, to venture into the sea.

As they grow up, they encounter more and more things and people. Many countries suffer from widespread poverty and hardship due to the exploitation by world governments, navies, and other nations.

So the brother and sister adopted some orphans who couldn't survive and taught them about martial spirits. Later, as the number of people they adopted increased, they formed an organization called the Spirit Hall.

"The Spirit Hall?"

Upon hearing this name, Liu Yuan was slightly surprised.

"Yes. Because the knowledge we impart is closely related to martial spirits. In addition, we teach within the confines of a church, hence the name."

After the explanation, Xiao Hongchen looked somewhat puzzled.

"What's wrong with this name?"

"Uh—it's nothing. You can continue."

Liu Yuan paused slightly, signaling him to continue.

Although Xiao Hongchen found it a bit strange, he didn't pay much attention and recounted what happened next.

At first, when there were few people, things were fine, but as the number of people increased and they didn't do a better job of keeping it a secret, their little group of mutual helpers was eventually discovered by the king of a country.

Upon discovering this, the king did not immediately notify the World Government and the Navy. Instead, he led his kingdom's army in an attempt to force them to hand over knowledge about martial spirits and to make them serve his kingdom.

Since everyone disagreed, a battle broke out between the two sides, plunging the entire kingdom into chaos.

In the chaos, the king of that kingdom was accidentally killed on the spot by Xiao Hongchen. Afterwards, Xiao Hongchen and his companions decided to go all the way and joined forces with the long-resentful people to storm the royal palace. The royal family members were also tried and killed by the people.

Under those circumstances, Xiao Hongchen and his companions directly gained the support of the kingdom's people. They inexplicably became the rulers of that kingdom.

Everything was fine until the World Government's ships came to the kingdom to collect exorbitant taxes. The taxes were enormous, requiring the plundering of the entire kingdom's wealth, and the collected taxes were basically used to support the royal family's enjoyment and as resources for their cultivation.

Xiao Hongchen couldn't stand it anymore!

They'll directly turn against the world government!

As a result, they were targeted by the Holy Spirit Organization, an intelligence and assassin agency under the World Government.

As for what the Holy Spirit Organization actually is—as enemies, Xiao Hongchen and his group know it quite well.

In short, the World Government sought out and trained Evil Soul Masters, who possessed the greatest strengths in training a group of assassins and agents who would fight to the death for them.

Moreover, from the perspective of the world government, the resources required to train them are arguably the most economical.

Because what they want is people!

And the one thing this world has in abundance is people.

Putting aside other factors, the sheer number of slaves needed by the Heavenly Court is enormous. If the Heavenly Court becomes displeased and decides to execute a slave, that slave will become a cultivation resource for the Holy Spirit Organization.

In addition, there are also those captured by the Navy, such as pirates, who have violated the laws of the World Government.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan chuckled.

He couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

This world government is truly rotten to the core. The Holy Spirit Organization and the evil spirit masters are even more unscrupulous.

"elder brother?"

Xiao Hongchen paused when he saw Liu Yuan's cold smile.

Then, it tentatively called out again.

Liu Yuan waved his hand. "Sorry for interrupting you again. Please continue."

Since he plans to plunder some divine fruits in this world before leaving, he should investigate thoroughly.

Perfect, I can learn more about it through Xiao Hongchen's words.

After all, compared to when he first came here, Xiao Hongchen, who has now been adventuring on the sea for many years, undoubtedly knows much more than before.

For example, that tax that's like gold falling from the sky.

Although it is called a "tax", it is actually a collection of treasures and resources plundered by various kingdoms. So, could there be divine fruits among these things?

That's actually quite likely.

"Then I'll continue—"

Seeing Liu Yuan's response, Xiao Hongchen continued. He recounted how, after learning of the Spirit Hall, the members of the Spirit Hall were labeled "traitors," and the World Government and the Navy were tasked with jointly eliminating them.

Forced by circumstances, the Spirit Hall had no choice but to go underground and transform from an organization that simply imparted knowledge of spirit abilities into one that aimed to overthrow the World Government. They then set sail, developing members on various islands and in different countries, establishing clandestine branch halls.

Although they were extremely cautious, the Holy Spirit Organization was no pushover. These hyena-like creatures, after gathering intelligence on them, didn't rush to attack but instead set a trap. If the Navy hadn't made such a large commotion, attracting the attention of the Spirit Hall's intelligence network, they probably would have been finished.

Fortunately, after receiving the intelligence, they robbed the naval branch on the island, separated in their warships, and reunited on the designated island.

"So that's how it is—"

A knowing look appeared in Liu Yuan's eyes.

"yes--"

A hint of melancholy appeared on Xiao Hongchen's face. "If it weren't for you, we would probably be dead."

"If our Spirit Hall didn't truly lack divine fruits, I certainly wouldn't have given only half a ton of gold."

"It's alright."

Liu Yuan waved his hand dismissively, "Although you don't have any divine fruits, I can certainly obtain them if I really want them."

Go get it?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongchen was taken aback.

He should be able to understand each word individually, so why can't he understand it when they are put together?

Where are you planning to pick it up?

Liu Yuan smiled slightly, "Taxes."

"ah!?"

Xiao Hongchen's eyes widened suddenly.

"So you're going to rob it!"

"That's right." Liu Yuan clapped his hands lightly. "My idea isn't bad, is it? After all, a country's tax revenue shouldn't just consist of money, right?"

"That's true." Although surprised, Xiao Hongchen quickly recovered. This was indeed a good way to obtain the Divine Fruit. However—

"The routes for collecting taxes are strictly confidential, and each route is different. Moreover, we don't even know when the taxes will be collected."

"Well, that shouldn't be a problem."

Liu Yuan stroked his chin and turned his gaze to Yan Shaozhe, who was unconscious.

He reached out his right hand and pressed it against his body.

The next second, a bone-chilling cold instantly penetrated his body, slowly invading Yan Shaozhe's entire body.

He was woken up by the cold shortly afterward.

"what!"

The moment I opened my eyes, I instinctively made a sound.

He had barely uttered a single word when a seemingly soft, yet incredibly sharp willow leaf pressed against Yan Shaozhe's brow. "Don't move!"

The sharp, icy sensation instantly brought Yan Shaozhe, who was still somewhat dazed and confused, back to his senses.

He quickly said, "Don't move, don't move—"

Now that I am at their mercy, what harm is there in bowing my head temporarily to save my own life?

Seeing his cowardly appearance, Liu Yuan remained unfazed.

"I ask, you answer. Understand?"

"I understand, I understand!"

Yan Shaozhe hurriedly responded, afraid that this young man might accidentally kill him if his hand trembled.

Do you know what taxes are?

"I know, of course I know."

"Okay. Do you know when the tax revenue from various countries will begin to be shipped this time? And which shipping routes will they take?"

They're trying to steal tax money!

Yan Shaozhe was utterly shocked. He never expected this guy to be so audacious!

But Yan Shaozhe's subconscious pause allowed Liu Yuan to directly cut open his skin with a willow leaf, causing blood to flow down his nose.

"Say it! Why did you stop?"

"Don't touch me, don't touch me—" Feeling the warmth trickling down his nose, Yan Shaozhe immediately broke out in a cold sweat from his temples. However, all he could do was wear a mournful face and utter nothing of substance, "Taxes and all that? I really don't know!"

"Are you kidding me!"

Liu Yuancai loosened his grip slightly, thinking that Liu Yuancai would obediently give him the answer he wanted after begging for mercy.

To everyone's surprise, this guy said "I don't know".

This caused Liu Yuan's eyebrows to lower, and his willow leaves to droop. With precise technique, he avoided Yan Shaozhe's carotid artery and plunged the needle into his neck.

Intense pain instantly swept through his body, but the willow leaf near his vital spot made Yan Shaozhe dare not move at all, for fear that his carotid artery might be accidentally cut.

He could only cry out that he was innocent, "Innocent! I'm just a vice admiral, at most a mid-ranking officer. How would I know about the delivery time and routes for taxes!"

"Heh—is that so?"

Liu Yuan sneered. "Don't think I don't know. You, Yan Shaozhe, have a female elder who is a member of the Holy Spirit Organization, and a high-ranking one at that. How could you not know the timing and route for transporting taxes?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe was shocked and his expression changed drastically!

His identity should be unknown to everyone except the top brass of the Navy and the World Government! How could a mere rebel possibly know?!

Could it be—

There's a traitorous spy within the World Government!?

Upon considering this possibility, Yan Shaozhe's heart sank.

However, Liu Yuan wouldn't give him much time to think. He let out what he considered a very villainous sneer, then conjured another willow leaf and pressed it against Yan Shaozhe's forehead. "I'll ask you one last time, are you going to talk or not? If you don't, I'll kill you!"

A chilling killing intent instantly enveloped Yan Shaozhe, pulling him back from his chaotic thoughts.

This guy will kill me!

They will definitely kill me!

Yan Shaozhe was terrified.

Now, his only thought was to survive; he had to survive. If he died, he would lose everything: status, wealth, women—everything!

"I know! I know! I'll tell you!"

Upon seeing this, Liu Yuan and Xiao Hongchen exchanged a smile.

Become!

Before long, Liu Yuan learned from Yan Shaozhe about the delivery time of this year's taxes and related information such as the shipping routes for nearly half of them.

Because the transportation of taxes is handled by members of the Holy Spirit Organization. Although Yan Shaozhe is a naval officer, he comes from a family with a long history within the Holy Spirit Organization.

Therefore, he has many connections within the Holy Spirit Organization. Even though he personally looks down on these guys, his family connections speak for themselves.

Over drinks, conversations are inevitable, and sometimes, during these chats, one can glean information from members of the Holy Spirit organization.

So now, he's sold everything he could.

"He's now in your hands."

"Leave it to me."

Meng Hongchen, who had been silently listening, waved her hand and poisoned and froze Yan Shaozhe.

After he was taken away, Xiao Hongchen said, "These routes might be worth keeping an eye on."

Liu Yuan nodded slightly, "I know." He turned to Xiao Hongchen, "Your people can organize, right?"

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Xiao Hongchen quickly stood up, "Please give your orders!"

"According to him, the tax revenue will be transported in the next few days. Send your men to gather information along the route he provides, and then I will personally seize it." Liu Yuan stared blankly at Xiao Hongchen. "I only want the divine fruits inside. As for the money, cultivation resources, and slaves, you can take them and arrange them as you see fit. I don't care about any of it."

"Understand?"

Xiao Hongchen's eyes lit up immediately!

clear!

On the high seas, a warship flying the World Government flag was speeding from a kingdom toward the World Government headquarters via a pre-arranged route.

The warship carried taxes paid by a kingdom to the World Government. In addition to money and cultivation resources, there were also fifty or sixty strong slaves imprisoned in the lower decks.

They were once incredibly brave soul masters or warriors in the kingdom, but now their faces are numb, ashen, and filled with despair, and their dull eyes have long lost the light called "hope".

-

They were deceived by their own king. Emerging from the arena, they expected to be valued by the king and nobles. Instead, they were reduced to slavery.

The most despairing thing was that they were to be sent to the World Government. The thought of becoming slaves of the Heavenly Family filled them with even greater despair, not only because of the Heavenly Family's cruelty, but also because of the Holy Spirit Organization's notorious reputation.

This is more terrifying than death!

"Clang!"

At that moment, the door to the ship's cabin cell was opened, and two members of the Holy Spirit Organization walked in.

"Wake up, dinner's ready!"

The bars of the cage were struck with a loud clang.

Looking at these decent-quality slaves, a hint of "desire" flashed in the eyes of the two members. Then, without any hesitation, they began to talk in front of the cages.

"This batch of slaves is quite good."

"That's right, I picked these out carefully. Once the adults get tired of them, these will be ours."

Naturally, you have to choose the better ones.

"That's right, we can't let ourselves suffer."

"Hehehe"

"Gagaga"

A chilling laugh echoed through the cabin. The tone was so relaxed, as if they were discussing what to eat for lunch.

There's a reason they're relaxed.

After all, nearly three hundred years have passed since the World Government was established, and no one has attacked the tax ships. Moreover, a short distance further ahead lies the core waters of the World Government, where no one dares to make a move.

Because everyone in the world knows that if any party dares to attack the World Government's tax ships, they will suffer a devastating blow!

Who has such audacity?!

This has led to tasks like "escorting taxes," which are unlikely to go wrong, being assigned by the Holy Spirit Organization's higher-ups to their own juniors as a way to enhance their resumes and gain experience.

However, what they didn't realize was that the more unlikely something is to happen, the more likely it is to happen.

The people of this world would indeed not dare to even consider moving the tax ships because of the power of the World Government.

But what if they're from another world?

"That must be the tax ship."

In the distance, Liu Yuan flapped his Judgment Dragon Wings.

His gaze, however, gleamed with a purple light, locking onto the World Government's flag.

After confirmation by the Spirit Hall intelligence point established by Xiao Hongchen, the information provided by Yan Shaozhe was found to be correct.

So, after some planning, they devised a plan and then waited in this sea area for their prey to come to them.

Now, the prey has arrived.

"It's my turn!"

Meanwhile, the Holy Spirit members aboard the tax ship seemed to sense something amiss in the distant sky. Under the sun, a small white dot appeared and disappeared. But as it drew closer, a black dot could be seen rapidly approaching the tax ship.

This sudden turn of events immediately put the members of the Holy Spirit Organization on the ship on high alert.

If anything happens to this warship loaded with taxes, all of them, the members of the organization, will be killed.

Could it be that a major event that hasn't happened in three hundred years is about to occur at their time?

But when they finally saw the figure rushing towards them, which was surrounded by one yellow, two purple, and two black soul rings and was radiating an incomparably powerful holy aura, their faces instantly turned to utter terror!

It's not just the elemental advantage; the sheer strength demonstrated by their five spirit rings makes them no match for them!

"not good!"

"Quickly call for help from the nearest navy and the World Government!" the Holy Spirit Organization members on the Taxpayer Ship shouted in panic. No one expected that someone would actually attack the Taxpayer Ship, especially near the core waters of the World Government—it was utterly lawless!

This is a provocation against world governments!

However, Liu Yuan would never give them that chance.

The divine aura instantly combined with spiritual and soul power. The moment the punch was unleashed, it was like a cannonball, directly crushing all the Holy Spirit Organization members on the deck into dust. Even those who were merely grazed by the attack were all severely injured and fell into the sea.

Then, with a gentle wave of the willow branches, they instantly took their lives.

Even the Holy Spirit Organization members who had just rushed out of the ship's cabin could not escape Liu Yuan's attack.

They were all wiped out instantly!