Chapter 481: Reunion and Discussion (3.5k)
Everyone looked towards the sound and saw a tall, white-haired old man walking towards them. Although he appeared to be over fifty, he walked with vigorous steps. He was dressed in a pure black Tang suit, exuding an aura like a fierce tiger emerging from the mountains, sharp and majestic.
Most notably, his face carried a sense of being mixed-race. If one were to ignore his high nose bridge and coffee-colored eyes, he would be a complete Dragon Country person.
And the words he had just spoken were in Dragon Country language, which Su Jiu could understand!
As soon as this tall old man appeared, he quickly became the focus of the entire street. Almost everyone on the street, upon seeing him, had a hint of surprise flash in their eyes, as if astonished by his sudden appearance.
“This is the big boss of the Hark Gang – Zhou Liu. I didn’t expect the fight to attract him here.”
“It’s said that although he claims to have a Demigod assisting him, in reality, locals know that the Demigod is himself. Even the commanders of the Snow Guards respectfully address him as Mr. Liu.”
“This involves the envoy of the famous Henry Family from the United States and a young Demigod. Even he has to treat this with caution.”
Hearing the hushed whispers around him, Su Jiu’s heart stirred, and his gaze beneath the mask flickered slightly over the other elder in tight-fitting clothes.
He had some estimations. The opponent’s strength was one level higher than that Frost Ghost, and judging by his developed muscles, he was likely a close-combat fighter.
With his current strength, even relying on [Dream of Blossoms], it would be difficult to inflict effective damage on him. The opponent could probably defeat him within ten moves.
But all of this was based on Su Jiu remaining in his current state. He might not be able to win even if he advanced to Half-King Level. However, if he upgraded that Elegy, it might be a different story.
As Su Jiu assessed the big boss named Zhou Liu, the latter also narrowed his eyes and scanned Su Jiu and the other person. After pausing briefly on Su Jiu, his gaze finally landed on Bai Zhi, and a look of apprehension flickered in his eyes.
He had originally just wanted to attract some young people with this [Great Power Inheritance], but surprisingly, some Demigod-level old things were also attracted. In terms of Demigods who came this time, including Bai Zhi, there were three known ones…
Of course, the reason he appeared was not for these matters, but because the two women fighting were “one of his own.” The Henry Family had decided to mutually assist him, and the two women fighting were Ravens codenamed Tier A…
Thinking this, he immediately waved his sleeve, slightly loosening the “flower hand” that was pressuring Lai Si. He then gave a very standard Dragon Country bow to Su Jiu and the other person twice, smiling and saying, “Mr. Lai Si has disturbed you two young ladies. Please allow me to apologize and offer you two the choice of any three treasures to take and leave.”
“The big boss is indeed a person of integrity. We thank you on behalf of the two of us.”
As the saying goes, “You don’t hit a smiling person.” Su Jiu nodded, returning the smile and cupped his fists in return. He then turned to look at Bai Zhi, who was still looking displeased and seemed inclined to fight again. Su Jiu’s lips twitched.
Immediately, Su Jiu patted Bai Zhi’s butt very quickly. Then, he grabbed and quickly tightened the soft flesh at that area with his hand. Su Jiu quickly used a telepathic message to change the subject:
“Don’t dwell on these things. You had your fun just now. Why don’t we go buy something useful? Whatever you want to buy, let’s just buy it.”
Hearing Su Jiu’s words, Bai Zhi’s face, which had a flush like she had drunk fruit wine, was stunned. She started thinking about the items she had seen earlier, and for a moment, she forgot that her little butt was being held by a hand.
“You… keep your hand honest, or else…”
Soon, Bai Zhi came back to her senses. She reached behind her with her left hand to pry away Su Jiu’s hand, transmitting a scolding message: “I am, after all, a cold and aloof Flower Lord. Even if I have some quirky habits…”
However, this feeling is so strange?
She…
Kind of likes it.
Although her heart was churning like a pervert, Bai Zhi’s gaze swept over Lai Si, who was lying on the ground like a dead dog. She casually glanced at him and then, feigning aloofness, instructed Lai Si’s subordinate, “Take him and scram. It’s best to keep your mouth clean from now on, otherwise, next… Hmph… kill you!”
“I didn’t say those three words.”
Halfway through her sentence, her butt felt like it was sneakily pinched by Su Jiu. Su Jiu’s voice sounded in her mind, filled with teasing, clearly retaliating for her taking advantage of his injury and catching him off guard…
Everyone’s strength was at least Battle King Level, so they naturally knew that Su Jiu and Bai Zhi were using private communication skills. However, they didn’t find Su Jiu’s method to be improper. After all, unless it was a special skill, communication required physical contact…
Touching her face, which was hotter than a baked flatbread, Bai Zhi felt her sense of shame and desire constantly interacting. She deliberately cooled her small face and turned, grabbing Su Jiu’s hand and walking in another direction.
Being dragged away by Bai Zhi, Su Jiu had to bid farewell to the big boss with a helpless expression: “Since the matter is concluded, we have other important things to attend to, so we won’t chat further.”
With that, without waiting for Zhou Liu’s reply, Su Jiu was dragged away by the strong Little Flower Fairy to purchase items in other parts of the area.
“Two old geezers, expecting me to argue with that Demigod. Do they think everyone is an ungraduated child?”
Watching the backs of the two as they left, Zhou Liu’s eyes narrowed slightly. After sweeping over two approaching auras in this direction, he snorted and then walked back the way he came.
“Big Boss Zhou, I wish to enter… the Dream Cloud Pool to absorb it.”
Looking at Bai Zhi and the other person’s retreating figures, Lai Si wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said in a low voice.
Glancing at the latter, whose face was swollen like a pig’s head, Zhou Liu waved his black sleeves and said indifferently, “You can go in freely, but once you’re inside, keep your little thoughts to yourself. That young lady wearing the Dragon Girl mask is a distinguished guest of our Hark Gang… and they come from the Ravens, their status is no lower than yours, and they are clean and efficient in handling business for money.”
“No, no… Big Boss, I came here to assassinate a Dragon Country person named [Su Jiu]. She will definitely enter the Dream Cloud Pool this time. If you can kill her, the Henry Family will remember the Hark Gang’s kindness.”
Hearing Zhou Liu’s words, Lai Si quickly waved his hands. He had no intention of provoking these two fiends. Even if he had a hundred more guts, he wouldn’t dare to make a move. After completing the assassination, he would immediately return home. He felt that it was best to spend less time in such a place where dragons and crouching tigers hid.
“Tomorrow, we will specifically calculate bone age. Only those under twenty can enter. At that time, I will open a green channel for you.”
Upon hearing the explanation, Zhou Liu smiled casually. He then observed them slightly and, after a moment of thought, said, “Change your attire, cover your face, and remember – do not approach the tombstone opened by…”
“Sir, I understand… As for the tomb chamber, please rest assured, Big Boss. I will definitely not come closer than a step. I understand this belongs to the Hark Gang…”
Lai Si also imitated Zhou Liu’s gesture, bowed, and said earnestly.
Zhou Liu glanced at the former, slightly resting his hands behind his back, his sleeves embroidered with black leopard patterns clasped together behind him, and said lightly:
“Do you think I’m afraid of you taking something? Apart from a coffin that cannot be opened or moved, everything in that tomb has been collected and sold.”
“As for the inheritance, according to a foreign booklet found in the tomb, it is most likely inside the coffin. I’m telling you not to go because I’m afraid you might accidentally trigger the Alchemy Array and cause the sacrifice to open the coffin to fail.”
“I understand. I will definitely not mention this matter to anyone else.”
Seeing that the big boss did not continue, Lai Si, with a solemn expression, responded with a chill. He did not ask further questions.
Clearly, he could guess some things. The fact that the other party was telling him this represented sincerity. After all, very few people who could reach this level of strength were utterly foolish.
…
Su Jiu and Bai Zhi bought another accessory that looked like decoration, a Butterfly Pattern accessory, and also bought a pure energy potion for E Huo. After wandering around the vast street for a while, they left the Hark Gang’s stall area.
[Alice Hotel, Inner 7th Floor, B705]
Following the route provided by Lan Xi on her phone, they wound their way to a large hotel near the business street. The hotel’s sign still bore the emblem of a Hark Dragon, clearly indicating it was also under the Hark Gang’s banner.
Su Jiu and Bai Zhi wandered through the enormous hotel for a while before reaching the inner section. After searching for a bit according to the room number, they found the accommodation Lan Xi had arranged for them.
“Click!”
“Finally, I can watch TV. That creepy place had no signal at all.”
Without thinking, Bai Zhi pushed open the door and headed straight for the television, her eyes seemingly shining. She had been communicating with foreigners all these days, which made her, a traditional young lady with pure roots, feel a bit suffocated.
“Beep beep—”
Just as Su Jiu was about to enter, the phone in her skirt pocket vibrated. She quickly took it out. Upon seeing that it was a call from QQ – [Li Yi], she was slightly taken aback before quickly answering the call.
“Hello, Captain. You should be here today, right? Can we get together? We’ve discovered something very important about this Dream Cloud Pool.” Li Yi’s voice, which Su Jiu had heard not long ago, came from the other end.
Another “Ding!” sound, and an address was sent:
[Alice Hotel, Outer 4th Floor, A403]
“Okay, I’ll be right there.”
Looking at the address sent by the other party, Su Jiu was slightly stunned before agreeing. She clearly hadn’t expected them to be so close.
Su Jiu followed the door numbers, searching one by one. In a short while, she saw Chen Jia’er leaning against the wall, resting one foot against it, waiting by the door.
The latter also seemed to notice Su Jiu’s approach and quickly stood up, saying with some surprise, “Captain, your speed is truly as the saying goes, ‘speed is of the essence for soldiers.'”
She then paused: “We were just shopping. Knowing that Captain is a Priest, we specifically bought a small item for you.”
“It just so happens to be nearby…”
Su Jiu touched her nose. Of course, I’m just on your floor. Just as she was about to explain, she saw Chen Jia’er slowly take out a small gourd emitting a faint blue light from her storage ring and hand it over. Su Jiu was a little confused, “This is…”
This was clearly not a small potion, but rather the liquid that she and several others had fought to obtain.
Before Su Jiu could speak, Chen Jia’er smiled, her gaze flickered towards Li Yi, who was discussing the current event with Elder Mo in the living room. She said softly, “It’s just a small potion bought on the street. Compared to what Captain has done for us, it’s not considered valuable. Just take it.”
“Okay.”
Su Jiu understood their intentions and felt a little touched, but she didn’t know how to express it in words. She sighed slightly and simply said, “Thank you…”
“What are you thanking us for? Without Captain, we, this ragtag group, might still be worrying about what to eat for the next meal.”
Chen Jia’er waved her hand. A hint of self-deprecation appeared on her pretty face, and she smiled faintly, “Ah Yi might continue to attend school as usual, Ah Hu will continue to work for the Li family as a servant, and I might still be that illegitimate daughter of the Chen Family who is afraid to go home.”
Su Jiu fell silent. She didn’t deny that she had changed their destinies, but she believed that with Li Yi’s strength and character, even without her, success was only a matter of time…
“If Captain needs us in the future, just call out to us. Although Jia’er doesn’t have much ability, as the young mistress of the Chen Family, I can do some things for you.”
Seeing Su Jiu’s silence, Chen Jia’er pursed her lips, her eyes slightly lowered. She looked at the lustrous white storage ring on her hand, and her gaze focused on the small character “Chen” engraved on it, lost in thought for a moment.
“Elder Mo, you’re saying that this tomb is a trap?!”
Just as the two were chatting, a startled exclamation suddenly rang out from the bedroom, drawing their attention.
