Chapter 710: The Knight’s Story (3k)
Nightfall replaced dusk, and streetlights, like diligent soldiers, had long illuminated the rather prosperous People’s Avenue.
“Poachers, perhaps that will be interesting. Let Meng Wuyi’s wife Ba Ling Ni Lou Ying.”
Walking out of the university cafeteria, Su Jiu didn’t refuse Dean Zi’s request. Mainly, returning to China meant she had nothing to do. Bai Zhi was still in training, and Xiao Yezi was mingled with Mr. Li Er, acting like a little devil.
Just as she was about to take Zi Yi to see the world, participating in such a mission could be considered a brief respite. She had also heard that Lanhai City, while not a coastal city, was a famous tourist city with many fun places—large amusement parks, international circuses, various script kill houses, etc…
Leaving the cafeteria, E Huo, munching on some snacks coaxed out with cuteness, puffed out its cheeks and turned to ask Su Jiu, “Mama, are we going to see that Fire Dragon Monster Uncle now?”
It had some impression of Mr. Wenders; he was a good person who had helped Su Jiu when she was very weak.
“Mhm, half a year ago, I promised him I would completely cure his wife.”
Upon hearing this, Su Jiu nodded, looking at the message on her phone—[Outside Magical Capital University, Pedestrian Street, RX Coffee Shop, meet.]. She also remembered that when she first interacted with him, she was still a small Battle General, and it was entirely thanks to him that she could defeat that Blood Clan Earl.
Now, if she faced that Earl again, it would be no problem for her to let him have one hand. She could only say that time flies. In the blink of an eye, she had grown from a girl who could barely face a Battle King with Elegy’s help to someone who had two Initial Stage Battle God level existences under her command.
If this had been a year ago, she wouldn’t have dared to think of such an overpowered, ‘Dragon-like’ power-up. She could only say that experiencing too much, adventuring too much, and making many life-or-death choices had forged her into the Intermediate Battle King she was now.
“Let’s go, don’t keep them waiting.”
After leaving the school, Su Jiu arrived at the RX coffee shop. Casting her gaze around, she took a few glances before stepping inside.
Dim yellow lights shone from within the shop. At the time when people should have been eating, there weren’t many inside. One could clearly see two figures sitting side-by-side in the back hall, a clear indication of waiting for someone.
Arriving at the back hall, Su Jiu smiled as she looked at the two people whose complexion had improved significantly, and said with a light chuckle, “Uncle Knight, long time no see.”
“Miss Su, it’s been a long time. Your strength has also become increasingly formidable, reaching Intermediate Battle King. Truly awe-inspiring for the younger generation.”
Upon hearing this, Mr. Wenders looked up at the girl in the hoodie before him, a hint of surprise in his eyes. It had only been a few months, yet he felt a subtle sense of danger emanating from her. It was a very strange feeling.
He knew that with her help last time, he had slowly recovered to the Initial Stage Battle God Level. A sense of danger from an Initial Stage Battle God towards a Battle King was quite ludicrous.
However, he trusted his combat instincts, which had saved him from difficult situations multiple times, and having interacted with her several times, he understood that she was truly capable.
“Just some fortuitous encounters, nothing much.”
Su Jiu handed E Huo a bank card and then casually sat opposite Mr. Wenders. Her gaze shifted from him to the gray-haired woman beside him with a gentle smile, and she said softly,
“This trip is to help your wife resolve her issues completely.”
“Great! Do you need me to take you to our apartment?”
Hearing this, Mr. Wenders’ face showed a hint of joy. He knew Su Jiu wouldn’t speak carelessly. With her assurance, the problems with his wife would surely be solved.
“No need.”
Shaking her head, Su Jiu closed her eyes for a moment. Antlers grew on her head, and when she opened her eyes again, her pupils had abruptly turned into slanted, crimson-gold eyes. A sharp life aura emanated from her, and a chill spread throughout the entire shop. Warm coffee turned frozen…
The operating machinery also began to show signs of frost and an impending halt. The remaining customers in the shop felt the unusual cold and hurried out.
“This is a coffee shop…”
The owner and staff, witnessing this, opened their mouths, wanting to say something, but Su Jiu’s strength made them feel somewhat hesitant. They could only silently prepare to dial the Law Enforcement Hall.
Damn it!
Their luck was too bad to encounter a powerful person exerting their strength inside a coffee shop.
“Pay the bill, Mama said the shop’s losses can be deducted from the card.”
While they were bewildered, E Huo’s crisp voice rang out. It stood on tiptoe and placed the bank card Su Jiu handed it on the table with a “bang,” a lollipop in its mouth, exuding the demeanor of a “gangster boss.”
“Hehe, feel free to indulge, all this stuff isn’t worth much.”
The owner was stunned for a moment upon seeing the bank card. When he realized it was a black card, usually only issued for large sums, he immediately beaming with joy, his previous gloomy mood vanishing. He had met a money god!
E Huo also giggled foolishly, causing Popcorn to look disdainful. Little E Huo finally experienced the feeling of being a little rich girl; before, following Su Jiu, she was always the Cinderella.
At the same time, on the other side.
Before Mr. Wenders’ wife could react, Su Jiu’s hand quietly reached out, repeating a past action. With a “shii” sound, she sliced open a vein on her wrist with her fingertip, then rubbed two fingers together and sprinkled in ice crystals…
As her fingertips danced, Su Jiu’s expression was relaxed and at ease. Her fingers moved, yet she could maintain the injured state of Mr. Wenders’ wife using the Spring Bloom Technique, keeping her in a relatively stable condition.
Several minutes later, as a few blood-stained ice crystals passed through the vein, Mr. Wenders’ wife’s face turned pale, but her face revealed unusual excitement. She whispered to herself,
“I can feel the shackles on my body are completely gone.”
Mr. Wenders showed a gentle smile, patted her shoulder, and said softly, “Thanks to Miss Su, we no longer need to search for doctors and remedies everywhere.”
Hearing this, she murmured, then turned to her husband again, her eyes slightly reddened:
“For these past days and months, this Mandara problem caused you and I to wander everywhere. Every time I think about it, I feel so devastated, I want to cry…”
The next moment, she felt a prickle in her nose and could no longer hold back. She threw herself into his arms, her voice trembling. She had imagined this outcome countless times in her dreams, but as it was about to be completed, her tears flowed uncontrollably, soaking Mr. Wenders’ clothes.
From over half a year ago, when she met this young girl in Eagle Country, she reignited the hope of living in her who had quietly given up. She wanted to live and use the rest of her life to make up for the guilt towards her husband.
As a Monster, she had lived for a very long time and didn’t believe in love like humans did, but the man before her had interpreted what love was…
Looking at the woman in his arms, Mr. Wenders closed his eyes slightly, as if recalling the bit by bit and hardships of these years.
Their interaction was like a taboo; she was a dark demoness, and he was the Knight Commander of the Holy Temple. He had come to capture her that day.
After they fought, she was defeated.
She thought the Knight would execute her with a spear, but he didn’t. He only restricted her freedom to investigate the state of nearby human cities. Finding that she hadn’t committed any wicked deeds, he released her…
As they interacted, she gradually became interested in the rigid and upright Knight. She would secretly follow him whenever he carried out his missions.
Until one time, the Holy Knight was alone drinking in a tavern, brooding because his friend had let a Sacred Griffin escape, resulting in him being punished with the Mandara and demoted to the distant southeast…
This time, he took a sip of wine and said softly, “Little demon girl, come out, keep me company.”
She, who had been behind the corner, came out.
They chatted about the things they had seen. They continued to chat with great interest until the shop closed. She spoke of romantic stories from the Western Regions’ fairy kingdoms, while he introduced some human country’s small products and comic books.
Perhaps this was called getting along.
In the days that followed, the man and the demon tacitly frequented this tavern for drinks. Until decades later, she wanted to take it a step further and asked:
“Being together like this, can it be called… love, among humans?”
The Knight paused for a moment, shook his head, and answered rigidly:
“We are not married yet, so this is not called love, it’s called very good friends.”
The demoness nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly giggled and said, “Then let’s be friends for a lifetime!”
…
Later, the relationship between the demoness and the Knight was discovered by the Holy Temple. All the charges of forbidden relationships were placed on the demoness, while the Knight received no substantial punishment.
The demoness was sentenced to death the next day.
That night, after the Knight finished his final prayer to God, as the bell chimed, he quietly got up, grasped his Flaming Spear, and broke into the prison…
The Knight rescued the demoness, and both were severely injured. The Knight became a rogue knight, and all his honor vanished.
Afterwards, they wandered for a very, very long time. He guarded her like a true knight, and she slowly understood the answer she had questioned—
“If this isn’t called love, then what is love?”
Inside the coffee shop.
Exhaling lightly, a look of relief appeared on Mr. Wenders’ rather handsome face. He turned to Su Jiu and, as if repeating himself, said in a hoarse voice,
“Thank you, Miss Su. If it weren’t for you, perhaps we’d still be barely surviving in Eagle Country.”
“Uncle also helped me a lot, no need for thanks.”
Waving her hand, Su Jiu was indifferent to the gratitude. Finally, she looked at Mr. Wenders seriously and said,
“Even the problem with you isn’t incurable. I have now reached the life force required for a Saint Shepherd, but I just need some medicine to heal shattered Dantians…”
Mr. Wenders’ eyes widened slightly. If he could completely repair his body, how could he refuse?
He knew that the former Knight Commander was only one step away from being a High-Stage Battle God.
Su Jiu added, “I don’t have it on me, but I can have someone help you collect it. I just hope you can accompany me to the Blood Clan territory in about half a year.”
“Miss Su Jiu, consider the matter of collecting medicine taken care of. After removing the Mandara, within a few days, I will be able to reach the Battle God Level again.”
Before Mr. Wenders could speak, his wife slowly stood up, her eyes still a little red, but her aura began to surge. “As for going to the Blood Clan territory, just give us a call.”
Receiving a satisfactory answer, Su Jiu was also somewhat surprised. She had initially thought only Mr. Wenders would be an aid, but she hadn’t expected his wife to also be a Battle God level powerhouse. Now, she had another assurance.
The group continued to exchange information about recent events until Su Jiu mentioned the “poachers.” Mr. Wenders seemed to recall something and thoughtfully said,
“I’ve handled such matters before. Generally, there are two possibilities: one is to obtain Contract Power, the more the higher the level, the more you get. The other is more troublesome…”
