Chapter 451: What Are They Here For?
Translator: Irene Editor: TYZ, KLKL
Ai Hui’s victory was beyond the expectations of the majority of people.
When Ai Hui returned to Clearwater City, people were looking at him with greater veneration. They moved aside automatically and the female elentalists’ gazes were filled with extraordinary splendor.
"Congratulations, Brother!"
Qiao iqi’s laughter echoed through the clouds as he descended with a group of people. The guards beside him were full of admiration and respect.
As they said, skill deserves respect. There was no doubt.
In the past, people were more interested in Han Li, who was coined a genius. However, after witnessing the whole battle and seeing that Ai Hui had completely suppressed and defeated Han Li, they finally realized how powerful Ai Hui really was.
Winners won everything. Respect, riches, power.
Yang Xiaodong cried out, "Miss Shi ntioned that Brother Ai has never ever lost any battles. I found it hard to believe at first, but today I have seen for myself how masterful you are during a battle!"
Ai Hui smiled modestly. "How can I talk about being masterful in front of Master Yang? My limited swordsmanship is rely sothing fresh."
Shi Xueman couldn’t help but give Ai Hui a second look. She felt it strange. Why is this fellow being so honest today? It’s not his usual style.
Yang Xiaodong shook his head. "I do not praise easily. Brother Ai’s skills are already at the next level. You can easily beco a Master. Plus, you’re still so young and your future is boundless. You’re not sobody old people like us can compare to."
There was unconcealed envy in his speech.
Being young brought unlimited possibilities. There was a huge difference between soone who beca a Master at thirty and at fifty. A thirty year old Master had a few decades to work toward becoming a Grandmaster, whereas it was unlikely for a fifty year old Master to improve much because of their stagnating vigor.
Venerable Volcano patted Ai Hui on his shoulder. "Not bad! That last strike frightened . What’s the na of that move?"
"[Red Dust]."
Venerable Volcano was stunned. "That’s a strange na but it doesn’t matter. Rolling red dust can nibble away bones and souls, and produce plentiful of lightning bolts."
The more he thought about it, the more he thought there was to [Red Dust].
Ai Hui felt a little embarrassed and wanted to explain that [Red Dust] was actually a combination of [Red Muslin] and [Dust Fall].
Qiao iqi ca over and said in a loud voice, "We’re going to properly celebrate your return and victory tonight!"
Upon hearing this, Ai Hui hurriedly replied, "Thanks for your kindness, Mayor, I really appreciate it. But I still have things to ponder over from that earlier battle, so please find a ditation room to sort out my thoughts."
Qiao iqi was in high spirits. "You’ve got sothing from it? Then I’ll have to congratulate you more. ditation room? No problem!"
He’d long thought it over clearly. The stronger Ai Hui was, the better their business beca. He’d guessed that Ai Hui was short-handed. As for trivial matters, Ai Hui had no energy to bother. He had greater ambitions.
Qiao iqi wasn’t worried that Ai Hui had too big of an ambition, only that he did not have enough. He was interested in the things Ai Hui wasn’t, as long as he could earn a profit.
The skills and potential Ai Hui had displayed made Qiao iqi willing to do all he could to maintain their friendly relationship.
If Ai Hui could beco a Master at twenty plus and have Shi Xueman by his side with Central Pine Faction behind him, they could, at the very least, protect a whole city. Plus, with such a money-spinning and powerful weapon like snow lava, they would only beco stronger with ti.
Shi Xueman spoke up suddenly. "I’ll keep guard."
Hearing that, Gong Peiyao looked at Shi Xueman, her eyes flickering.
Rumor had it that Shi Xueman had already set her heart on Ai Hui. Many scoffed at this news, but most believed it. Otherwise, why would she follow him? How could the re Central Pine Faction have space for soone like her? Even if she had stayed in Central Pine Faction, she should’ve beco the leader. How could it have been Ai Hui? It was simply not right and unimaginable for her to beco an assistant to Ai Hui.
So it’s true, Gong Peiyao thought to herself.
Gong Peiyao had been following Shi Xueman since she was young and she knew how cold a person she was. But Shi Xueman’s feelings had been exhibited through her offering to stand guard the mont Ai Hui said he wanted to be in seclusion.
The rest could see this too, but being experienced and well-acquainted with the ways of the world, they said nothing.
The ditation room Qiao iqi arranged for Ai Hui was in the residence’s basent. It was extrely quiet and well-guarded.
Seeing the guards retreat, Ai Hui shut the door.
Shi Xueman asked, "What happened?"
Ai Hui was rather surprised. "How do you know sothing happened?"
Shi Xueman answered dully, "You won, but you aren’t happy and you didn’t even ask about the rewards. It’s unlike you."
Lou Lan agreed, "Yeah."
Ai Hui looked at the door and Shi Xueman reassured him that there wasn’t anyone outside.
Ai Hui said in a low voice, "Before he left, Han Li warned that Assembly of Patriarchs is watching us."
Shi Xueman looked alert. "Assembly of Patriarchs? Are they still checking Chu Zhaoyang’s identity? Or is it sothing to do with Xiao Shuren?"
Only Iron Lady and Lou Lan knew about Chu Zhaoyang. Ai Hui had brought a small child, Wei An, and no one knew he was Xiao Shuren’s son. He used to be called Xiao An, but in order to avoid suspicions, Ai Hui renad him Wei An, to commorate Great Wei Enterprise.
Shi Xueman had also seen that strange, demonic god armor and that golden drop of liquid sealed within the crystal. She could tell from one glance that they were extraordinary, but was unable to point out their origin.
She then specially investigated the situation and the information she obtained had her trembling inwardly.
Dai Gang could promise everything to every aristocratic family, without regard for costs and consequences, in order to obtain these items. According to the Shi family’s probing, Great Wei Enterprise’s destruction was, in countless ways, connected to Madam Ye. Also, with She Yu contesting them, practically all influencers were fighting over these item.
What were these items exactly?
Ai Hui, Shi Xueman and Lou Lan had been researching for a long ti, but there was still insufficient information.
No one dared to lift the ban before getting a clear idea of what the golden liquid was. Wasting a treasure would only cause people’s hearts to ache, but if it contained demonic qualities, unknown dangers might arise too.
They did gain insights about the demonic god armor however.
Lou Lan had spent a lot of ti on this, and with the help of his Midnight sand core, he finally figured out so of the unique qualities of the armor.
Facts had proven that Ai Hui made the right choice by not wearing the armor at that ti.
The demonic god armor emitted a kind of black mist. It was a strange kind of force that could stimulate the wearer and improve his skills trendously. However, it would also continuously draw upon his energy.
According to Midnight’s analysis and speculation, only Masters could resist such a corroding force, and a key was required to propel this demonic god armor.
And that key was the blood bandage.
Lou Lan had already concluded that the golden liquid, demonic god armor and blood bandage carried the sa aura. They ca from an integral whole.
Upon hearing what Ai Hui said about the assembly, Shi Xueman imdiately thought of Xiao Shuren’s ancient treasure and felt nervous.
Ai Hui said in a low voice, "I don’t know. I did not inform the mayor in fear that the Assembly of Patriarchs would infiltrate from his side. The Assembly of Patriarchs always gets things done, by hook or by crook."
Ai Hui, who had once infiltrated the Assembly of Patriarchs, understood their style well.
The Assembly of Patriarchs was like a killer organization that existed for money. They would be engaged as long as money was involved.
Shi Xueman muttered, "The Assembly of Patriarchs isn’t in too good of a condition lately. They seem to have fallen out with Madam Ye and received a significant blow."
Ai Hui fell into a short daze before responding, "Madam Ye? But they share a friendly relationship with Madam Ye."
Shi Xueman explained, "When Madam Ye was reorganizing Skyheart City, she raided the Assembly of Patriarchs’ headquarters. A reliable news source has it that the Assembly of Patriarchs has information that can be used against Madam Ye. They’ve been working together for so long after all."
"Let’s forget about Madam Ye." Ai Hui shook his head. "Our Madam Ye holds a lot of power now and certainly has no ti for trivial matters. If the Assembly of Patriarchs sustained serious damage, they would be in need of a huge sum of money. It won’t be surprising, then, that they have designs for our snow lava."
Shi Xueman asked directly, "What now?"
Lou Lan added, "Ai Hui, I’ll go ask around."
"No!" Ai Hui and Shi Xueman countered in unison.
"But Ai Hui needs to close himself off." Lou Lan opened his eyes wide, his expression serious. "The elental energy in Ai Hui’s body is bubbling. He needs to calm them down or he will get injured, and if it’s serious his base level would drop."
Shi Xueman turned her head suddenly and grabbed Ai Hui’s hand to check his body’s condition. She’d thought that he wanted to avoid the crowd. It was only now that she realized his body wasn’t doing too well.
"Hey, hey, hey, n and won shouldn’t be this close. Even though we’ve hugged..." Ai Hui blurted out, without any sense of sha.
Shi Xueman couldn’t be bothered with him. Soon, her facial expression worsened. She loosened her grip and said resolutely, "You must recuperate imdiately, I’ll stand guard."
"I know my own condition. It’s no big deal..."
The next mont he was being pulled up off of his feet by Shi Xueman.
Ai Hui raged. "You may kill , but you cannot humiliate . Are you trying to pick a fight, Miss Shi?"
Shi Xueman responded coldly, "I’ll use only one hand."
At that she pulled him into the ditation room and threw him on the ground.
"Ow! Iron Lady. You and I, we’ve got a problem..."
Bang!
Shi Xueman had shut the door.
The ditation room was completely soundproof, so those outside could hear nothing at all.
Lou Lan said in all seriousness, "I’m going to get information, Xueman. Be back soon."
Shi Xueman looked at him without a word.
Lou Lan opened his eyes wide. "I’m very capable, Xueman."
A warm smile appeared on Shi Xueman’s unchanging, iceberg-like face. "Go ahead, Lou Lan. I trust you!"
Lou Lan was joyed, his eyes taking the shape of crescent moons. He cried out, "Thanks, Xueman. I’ll give it my all!"
With that he transford into a pool of sand and disappeared into the ground.
Shi Xueman smiled slightly and the dusky entrance seed to brighten up a little.
Her smile flashed like a glimr in the night.
She returned to her icy, wordless self. She untied Cirrus from her back and placed it beside her, sitting upright by the door.
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