Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 371 - Appointment Request
Wu Chen picked up his chopsticks again. The moment he returned to the real world, a slight aura of power overflowing from the infusion of his will silently wafted out, raising an invisible wind in the room. The two guys who were peeking from outside the door jumped around like rabbits as if they had seen a volcano suddenly rise.

"Ah—!" It seems something has been knocked over, something has fallen down.

Wu Chen ignored the little incident outside, because soon Horikawa Nami quietly approached and ruthlessly suppressed the two guys who had gradually become comedic characters.

'Ooh-ya—' 'Guwa—'

There was a crisp sound of a folding fan tapping on someone's head. Then came the sound of heavy objects being dragged down the corridor, and finally, these two clueless individuals were thrown into a guest room, and the door was slammed shut.

Young is so good.

Wu Chen continued to savor the ramen noodles in front of him—after the first bite, the remaining taste was not much different from the usual local cuisine. After finishing his meal, Wu Chen entered a dream again, but unfortunately, the power medium he had left on Earth was insufficient to reactivate the Map Technique.

The traces left by death are still too few.

Wu Chen tilted his head slightly; he could only vaguely sense a weak vessel appearing on Earth. That was likely the most intelligent being on Earth with whom he had the greatest connection. It was the first target he used magic against on Earth, and the first person with whom he formed a bond of faith.

Her name should be...

"Shiori Hayakawa." Wu Chen recalled that name, and that beautiful face. He was momentarily stunned by it.

"Guest?" Nami Horikawa, dressed in a red kimono, reappeared at the door, looking at him with a slightly puzzled expression.

Wu Chen waved his hand.

“The food was delicious, I’m very satisfied,” he said, leaving himself plenty of money. “The proprietress’s cooking is excellent, this is the payment I deserve.”

"You flatter me." Nami gave him a slight bow. "Some inconsiderate customers caused you trouble earlier, please don't blame them. Please accept this ramen as compensation."

"Nonsense." Wu Chen waved his hand. "I know those two; they really like to cause trouble. Hmm... Boss lady, your kimono style is quite unique. I know a little about Jepan; it seems to be the Takeda style?"

“Yes.” Nami did not hide her background, but readily admitted it. “My parents were merchants under the Takeda family, but they unfortunately passed away due to years of war. So after traveling around, I decided to settle in Lisas City and opened this inn. I hope you will forgive my poor appearance.”

"Boss lady, you've worked hard too." Wu Chen nodded. "Any plans to return to Jepan soon?"

"Do you have plans to visit Jepan, sir? Well, Lisas has been rather unsettled lately."

“I do have some ideas.” Wu Chen didn’t deny it. He didn’t have a plan, but he had a premonition. “I might have something far-reaching to do in Jepan. It’s possible that it will determine the future and destiny of this world.”

"You're so funny." Nami covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

It seems the collaboration failed.

But that's how casual chatting is always.

Wu Chen stood up, leaving the money on the table untouched. He nodded slightly to Nami and walked towards the outside of the inn.

“Consider this a commission. When I plan to travel to Jepan, I’m commissioning you, my lady, to be my guide. The reward is your personal safety until the contract is completed, and a place in the new era. You can accept this commission anywhere in Lisas, anytime. Of course, that must be before I depart.” He left, leaving behind these words.

His voice was more persuasive than expected. Even without any objective evidence, Nami instantly realized that what he said was the undeniable truth.

He really has the potential to change the world; he really could go to Jepan.

So……

"What a strange guest." Nami watched his departing figure, subconsciously raising her hand to tuck a strand of soft, flowing hair behind her ear.

A subtle premonition arose in her heart. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before this land underwent some earth-shattering change.

..............................

Time flows.

Night had not yet fallen.

After leaving the Ice Candy Inn, Wu Chen entered the inner city of Lisas again. He still didn't encounter Minado and Leila, but he did visit the Lisas Royal Arena.

He had registered here, and naturally, this was his arena. Although the venue had become somewhat less popular due to various events in the past few days, the number of opponents on the field hadn't decreased much.

These were all relatively weak targets. Wu Chen easily defeated all the opponents blocking his path. Even the highly favored arena champion, the high-speed swordsman named Yulan Phantom, whose instantaneous supersonic speed was generated by her thrusters, was essentially crawling like a snail in Wu Chen's eyes.

'Clang—' The rapier was knocked away, and the beautiful swordswoman fell to the ground. Wu Chen reached out and pulled the defeated champion up from the dust.

"You win, Dust." She showed a reluctant expression, but her tone also carried a sense of relief. She was indeed a very hardworking person, but unfortunately, her talent ceiling was only Lv29. Having already reached her peak, without external assistance to break through, no matter how hard she tried, it was destined to be in vain.

"Come visit me at the Francis Hotel when you have time; perhaps I can help you continue to grow."

Wu Chen whispered in her ear, and a deafening roar erupted in the arena. The bloodthirsty spectators cheered and applauded the rise of the new champion. But Wu Chen remained unmoved by the cheers, applause, or even the generous offers from the arena operators to sign him as the new champion; none of it had any effect on him.

Because he has already achieved his goal.

When he became champion, he clearly realized that his identity as an 'adventurer' had also grown at a corresponding pace. He had transformed from a 'skilled adventurer' into a 'renowned adventurer'. And now, anyone on this land who saw him or heard of him would instinctively think, 'Ah, that's the guy I've heard is amazing.'

Not bad either.

as well as--

"Boss, could you come over here for a moment? There's a slight issue on my end..."

As he walked out of the arena, he saw Nekai waiting for him at the entrance.

(End of this chapter)