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Chapter 333: [262-263] Don't think that because you're a precious daughter, I'll indulge you (Seeking monthly tickets and recommendations)_2
Chapter 333: [262-263] Don't think that because you're a precious daughter, I'll indulge you (Seeking monthly tickets and recommendations)_2
Chapter 333: [262-263] Don’t think that because you’re a precious daughter, I’ll indulge you (Seeking monthly tickets and recommendations)_2
“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go,” Wang Hewei beckoned with a wave of his hand, “Let’s head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda together. You all have practiced Spiritual Attachment art, and it might just inspire you.”
Upon hearing this, Pei Jinye became interested.
Ma Mingwei actually didn’t really want to return to the government building either. Besides, his task given by Mr. Han was to accompany Mr. Pei. Seeing that Pei Jinye wanted to go, he followed along as well.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda had seven floors and was over thirty meters tall. With the midday sun at its zenith, the intricately carved geese on the eaves of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda shone brilliantly, as if brought to life.
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was a famous restaurant in Dawn City and also one of its landmark buildings.
The place where Wang Hewei was treating them was on the third floor of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Before entering, Wang Hewei was chatting with the person in charge of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Standing beside Pei Jinye, Ma Mingwei said in a low voice, “Wang Hewei is three terms above me, serving in the Investigation Team. This area is their regular patrol zone for protection.”
Hearing the word ‘protection’, Pei Jinye understood.
He hadn’t expected that even under the Emperor’s feet, things could be so wild.
In Da Peng City, their own Investigation Team would never dare to patently claim certain areas so brazenly.
Since the host Wang Hewei personally brought people over, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda didn’t even need to issue an invitation; they were allowed entry immediately.
Two beautiful waitresses, dressed in cheongsams, led the way in front, and the group ascended to the third floor.
Just as they pushed open the door of the third-floor private room, they heard people inside engaging in heated discussion.
“… The Western Continent has already seen the beginnings of disasters. Not to mention our Central State, which is also in deep trouble… If things keep going like this, it’s only a matter of time before we’re finished!”
“The self-check of the smart brains is also coming up soon. The Western Continent and the Southern Continent have both entered chaos, so why haven’t we seen Star Ring take action… What on earth is the higher-up thinking?”
“I’ve heard that starting next year, the population is expected to see negative growth…”
“Don’t overthink it. The finance department will find a way to stabilize the situation… Not to mention, Central State hasn’t planned any cutbacks in performance evaluations recently, right?”
“Some cities in the Southern Continent have already started to test implementation. Central State won’t be able to avoid it.”
“That’s an exaggeration. Twenty years ago, people were saying the Federation’s economy would crash, and we’ve supposedly been ‘crashing’ for twenty years without you or me going hungry. Wang Luo, don’t be fooled by some manipulative words on the internet.”
Pei Jinye followed Wang Hewei into the private room, and the clamor and debate inside grew even noisier.
“We should really be discussing the Old Gods Association. I’ve heard that this organization has been very active recently.”
“More than that, a friend from the Western Continent told me that the entire southern part of the Western Continent is in chaos lately. The Western Fire League is in constant retreat, and even with the help of the Sand Flame Association, a lot of territories have been divided up recently.”
“What exactly are the higher-ups planning? Why haven’t they wiped them out in one fell swoop?”
“How to wipe them out? There are rumors that the Old Gods Association now has a Ninth Rank Strongman among them. The Federation has suffered quite a few losses, so the strategy has been adjusted now.”
“The Old Gods Association is really making a fierce move this time.”
It was only after entering the door that Pei Jinye realized that the room unveiled a Cave Heaven behind it; it was not just a room, but an inner space so vast that it could accommodate nearly dozens of people.
Currently, some people were standing and some were sitting in the hall.
The one who was speaking stood tall.
Ma Mingwei whispered to Pei Jinye, “His name is Chu Yaosan, his father is a Second-level arbiter in the Judiciary, and his mother is in the jewelry business. He studied with a teacher for three years, and his talent for Spiritual Attachment is considered above average.”
Pei Jinye looked up.
Chu Yaosan, with a resounding voice and full of confidence, said, “To tell you the truth, I went to the Western Continent a short time ago. I happened to come across that New Godson you mentioned before and saw him from a distance.”
“How was it?” someone asked.
“Both sons of the Western Fire League Master were killed by his hand. Frankly, I dare not say how strong he is… but if it comes to a fight, I’m no match for him.”
Immediately, the room erupted in surprise.
Many were skeptical of Chu Yaosan’s statement.
“He’s that strong?”
“There was no news before, so what’s the background of this New Godson promoted by the Old Gods Association?”
“You, Chu Yaosan, have cultivated your Spiritual Attachment art to The Third Realm, and you’re saying you’re not his match? Even if you want to praise the people from the Old Gods Association, you don’t have to belittle yourself like that, do you?”
A young man with naturally curly hair stood up from a seat on the side. His eyes were cold, and he bore a two-inch long, fierce scar on his forehead.
“Belittle myself?” Chu Yaosan chuckled and shook his head, then looked at the other calmly and said, “Just four days ago, at least a third of the Western Fire League’s twelve halls in the Western Continent suffered assassinations. Three hall masters and twelve protectors fell. The one leading the massacre was none other than that mysterious Godson of the Old Gods Association.
A hall master of the Western Fire League, if not Third Rank, is definitely one of the foremost of the Second Rank, someone who you and I might not be able to kill, let alone him taking down three at a time!”
“Bullshit, it wasn’t just him who killed them!” the curly-haired young man retorted.
The two confronted each other.
Pei Jinye sat on one side, silently lifting his cup of water.
The tea was still decent.
…
…
Wang Hewei stepped in to calm everyone, and the topic shifted from the clash between the Old Gods Association and the Western Fire League to the subject of the Black List.
“I’ve heard that the activity of the people on the Black List has been quite low recently… Did something happen?”
“Less activity? I remember this month a few newcomers made it onto the list.”
“Are you talking about Sword Dominator? This person emerged from obscurity and became famous overnight, ascending to the 39th position on the overall list in just a few days.”