A few days after Leyvi and the group departed from the rcenary City, news about the disappearance of fifteen rcenary groups spread throughout the city and the entire region. The incident beca the subject of conversations in inns, marketplaces, and taverns, sparking both intrigue and fear. This news also spread to all hunting grounds in the region.
To ordinary people, the news was just another shocking story that would soon be forgotten. Life went on as usual for most, as they carried on with their daily routines. However, to those in the rcenary world, the disappearance of these fifteen groups was akin to a dire warning. It was a chilling reminder that their actions did not go unnoticed and could invite unforeseen consequences.
Why? Because they knew exactly what kind of people the missing groups were. These weren't ordinary rcenary groups; they were notorious for their vile deeds. Fearing for their lives, the remaining rcenary groups involved in similar vile activities stopped imdiately.
The people who had previously been victims of these groups cheered and celebrated, feeling they had finally received a semblance of justice. So even organized small feasts in gratitude for what they saw as divine retribution.
Due to this incident, won rcenaries began returning to the hunting grounds without fearing being targeted by n. They could finally walk with their heads held high, free from the oppressive fear that had once gripped them. As for how long this reprieve would last? Only ti will tell.
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The return journey was far smoother than the initial one. There were no attacks by flying demonic beasts and no incidents of being captured or jailed. Leyvi and Anda chuckled at the irony of how peaceful their travels felt compared to their earlier trials.
Whenever demonic beasts approached their airships, Senior Sister June would intimidate them with her aura, scaring them away.
Chloe and the other rcenary won were shocked when they sensed June's Soul Formation aura. They exchanged glances, silently questioning how soone of her caliber was traveling with this group. Why was a Soul Formation expert like her traveling with Alchemist Panda's group? Was there more to them than they had initially thought?
During this return trip, Leyvi felt sowhat stressed because, whenever he passed by any of the rcenary won, they would glare at him or regard him with wariness.
Ladies, I know you've had bad experiences with n in the past, but don't act like I'm the one responsible please, he thought.
Leyvi hoped they could overco their past trauma because, if this behavior persisted, it could lead to trouble in the future.
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Leyan Family Mansion
"Hmm... Golgo Family. Looks like they have a secret business operating behind the scenes. They're incredibly bold. Even the past city lords didn't notice this," Layla muttered, shaking her head with her eyes closed. She had seen what one of her Mini Laylas had observed sowhere within the city.
"I have to make this case a priority to solve once I have people to command. I didn't expect such a technique to exist. If this continues, there won't be many cultivators left in Bara City in the future."
Over the past three months, she had used her mini-clone ability to spy on her targets, uncovering dirty secrets and evidence of their shady dealings to use as ammunition later. She discovered that the underground society in Bara City was quite extensive.
So far, nobody had detected her mini-clones, which were adept at hiding. They could even change clothes based on her wardrobe. As a result, she had started buying all sorts of odd costus so her mini-clones could disguise themselves as needed.
A grass costu, a pebble costu, a branch costu, a leaf costu, and many more. Layla had many hours ticulously planning their disguises for every situation, treating each operation with the precision of a master tactician.
Throughout her investigations, she discovered many strange occurrences behind the scenes, causing her considerable headaches. Her desk was piled with notes and diagrams detailing the tangled web of sches she had uncovered. However, what she had uncovered just now was the most harmful in the long term if left unchecked.
"Eh? Two airships! They're back!" Layla exclaid, opening her eyes as a smile lit up her pretty face. Another Mini Layla above the city gate had spotted them from afar.
She imdiately inford everyone that Leyvi and the others would arrive ho soon.
The maids stopped cultivating and exited their rooms. They had enjoyed plenty of free ti over the past three months, focusing on cultivation.
Although their lives were carefree now, that didn't an they could idle away their ti. They had to seize the opportunities given to them to improve themselves.
Selene Goldstone had also spent most of her ti cultivating in her room. She had even more free ti than the maids. Occasionally, Layla would seek her advice on handling certain issues since she was the young lady of a prestigious alchemy family.
"Aw, it's so boring. Maybe I should have gone with them to the rcenary City. I can't even join the weekly secret lessons with the maids and Layla because I haven't done it with Leyvi yet." Her cheeks flushed as she thought about her hesitation.
"I should have been bolder! Co on, Selene! You can do it, girl!" she encouraged herself.
"Oh? They're back! Go, Selene, go! This ti, I'm going to be bolder!"
In the alchemy room, Dorin Homun had spent most of her ti practicing alchemy. Did she suddenly develop a love for it? Not at all. She was simply using it as a ans to avoid Ava Clover, who had been observing her constantly.
She knew Ava was watching for any opportunity to discipline her if she acted arrogantly or tried to recruit handso n. Frustrated by the constant surveillance, Dorin took refuge in the alchemy room, diving into alchemical practice.
Unexpectedly, after significant effort, she managed to produce her first tier-3 product, advancing from Alchemist Teacher to Alchemist Master. Her progress in alchemy then accelerated, leading to more successes.
With her newfound abilities, her confidence—and arrogance—grew exponentially.
"Ho ho~ It turns out I'm also a dazzling alchemy genius, just like my sister. I was rely lazy before. If I'd put in the sa effort as her, I might have already surpassed her achievents!" she mused.
"If they knew about this, they'd be begging
to return ho. Ho ho~. If I flaunt my abilities as an Alchemist Master now, all the handso n in the city will flock to , begging to be my followers. Ah, what a beautiful life."
Dorin suddenly sensed sothing and quickly checked the array communication device. "I see. That country bumpkin is back. Now that I'm an Alchemist Master, he should show
more respect."
As soon as Dorin left the alchemy room, she saw Ava waiting for her. The sight of Ava instantly soured her mood, but she tried to maintain her composure.
"Can you stop bothering ?" Dorin asked, clearly vexed.
"When have I ever bothered you? I'm just making sure you don't cause trouble for the family," Ava replied nonchalantly.
"Hmph! When have I caused trouble? Also, I am an Alchemist Master now. You should show
more respect. Call
'Esteed Legendary Gorgeous Alchemist Master Dorin' from now on!" Dorin declared haughtily.
"Oh? You want more respect?"
"Yup. Co on, barbaric girl, call
'Esteed Legendary Gorgeous Alchemist Master Dorin.'"
"Alright then, here's your respect," Ava replied.
In an instant, Ava moved behind Dorin and pressed her fists lightly against both sides of Dorin's head, applying just enough pressure to be uncomfortable.
"Ouch! Ouch! It hurts! Barbaric girl, what are you doing? Let go of my beautiful head!" Dorin protested, trying to push Ava's hands away, but to no avail.
"What do you an? This is how a barbaric girl like
shows respect."
"Ouch, no! I don't want your respect anymore! Let
go! You're ruining my brain! I'm getting retarded!"
"Aww, that's too bad. Why does everyone dislike my way of showing respect?" Ava teased before finally letting Dorin go.
Dorin rubbed her head and stared resentfully at Ava. Hmph, it's a mistake to brag in front of this barbaric girl. I should brag to soone else.
Not long after, Leyvi arrived at the Leyan Mansion. Following him were all the people who had co from the rcenary City, including June and her junior sisters.
"Hahaha! I'm back again! I want to spar with Ava this ti and see if I've improved. Maybe I won't get beaten up so badly!" Leyvi exclaid with excitent.
"Oh my, oh my. Do you enjoy being beaten up, Leyvi? I can help with that," Senior Sister June chid in teasingly.
"Uhh... Fairy Maiden June, you're a Soul Formation expert. Why are you bullying a re Foundation Building ant like ?"
"Hehe, don't worry. I can restrain my strength to your level," June said with a mischievous smile.
Leyvi rolled his eyes. "No thanks."
anwhile, Chloe and the others observed their surroundings as they entered the city, surprised by the generally low cultivation levels of the people there.
Soon, Layla approached them at the gate alongside Selene and the maids.
Their eyes lit up when they saw Leyvi—it was clear they had missed him greatly.
"Welco back, husband," Layla greeted with a warm smile.
"Hahaha! Layla, you're looking more and more like a city lord now. Very elegant!" Leyvi said, praising her outfit.
He looked up and saw Dorin and Ava standing on the third-floor balcony, observing them. Are they best friends now? He wondered.
Turning his attention back to Layla, Leyvi said, "These won are the people we recruited for you, and those are their family mbers."
"Thank you, husband. You can leave it to
now. I'll arrange accommodations for them right away," Layla assured him.
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