Storm of Gods

Chapter 114 Horror Story

At the port of Tianjing, Luo Xue was seeing off Carles. Originally, Luo Xue was mentally prepared for either success or failure, but after reality happened, she was almost in a state of collapse. It was only because the matter of the Archbishop and Earl Zhao made the Four Nations Tournament insignificant that she was given a chance to catch her breath and adjust.

Carles and her team returned with a full load of gifts. Zhao Qing gave them a Hextech Gun, and Luo Xue brought them all sorts of presents. It was a pity they didn't have a chance to thank Li Xin, but they figured he probably didn't mind.

"There's something I think I should tell you." Before leaving, Carles decided to tell Luo Xue something, otherwise she would take more detours in the future. "It might be a little painful, Luo Xue. In the Secret Fortress, you are considered a consumable. The Luo family is not a member of the Secret Fortress. To be precise, most new forces are consumables unless they have outstanding talents. But you were lucky enough to meet Li Xin."

"What do you mean?" Luo Xue's expression changed slightly.

Carles sighed. She knew that Luo Xue was proud and arrogant. In fact, who wasn't like that, who could enter the secret castle and then come out with a divine relic?

But that doesn't change anything. She knows more. "There are two types of people in the tests we take together: the main testers and the co-testers. We are all co-testers. In each test, there are probably only one or two real main testers. They are the main characters, not us. They give us serial numbers, probably because they don't even want to remember our names. Only these people will have the Secret Fortress symbol on them."

Aside from the main tester, the serial numbers of other people are not very meaningful, but there are always some people who are complacent and self-hypnotizing, such as Simmons and Katz.

There's something that Carles didn't mention: even though they're both at the same testing level, Luo Xue is actually at the lower end.

If Luo Xue can fully support Li Xin, then this Four Nations Tournament is within reach. Anyone who can obtain a mark in the Secret Fortress is no small matter, and it's certainly not something that can be easily defeated at this level.

"Li Xin, is he really that powerful?" Luo Xue remembered that Li Xin was indeed very outstanding during the test, but obtaining the divine relic and leaving the secret fortress was only the beginning of his growth, wasn't it?
Carles tucked her hair back, which was being blown about by the sea breeze. "I heard that Simmons arrived first and even tore Li Xin's clothes during a battle?"

"Yes, Li Xin even asked me to reimburse him..."

“Simmons’ family is very old, and he’s a very shrewd man. He might have met Li Xin somewhere before, so he completed the transaction and left after confirming it with him. He should be very clear about the gap between his strength and Li Xin’s,” Carles said. Looking at the silent Luo Xue, Carles smiled. “The ship is about to set sail. See you next time. Everything is just beginning.”

The delegation from Tibatan departed, heading directly back to Tibatan by ship. This was a fruitful endeavor for the Tethys Church. At the bow of the ship, Carles was also curious about what Simmons had seen.

At noon, at Pear Blossom Garden, Li Xin ordered a huge table of delicious food. Outside, they were preparing for a song and dance performance. Usually, large-scale performances only happen in the evening, but the boss had given them too much.

With good wine and food, Li Xin ate and drank to his heart's content, his eyes wide open. Having finally settled down in a place, he was about to face another period of displacement, so he had to fill his stomach first.

When Qi Badao learned that Li Xin was leaving, he felt a deep emptiness in his heart. Looking at the large table of food, his heart sank even further. His mentor was gone, and his mentor's mentor was gone too. What kind of life was this? Sadness welled up in his heart, and his mouth was stuffed full. "This food is so white, and this wine is so fragrant," he said. "Alright, make it even better!"

"Stop yelling. This is a high-class place. Mind your manners," Li Xin said, his eyes fixed on the spot.

Qi Badao took out a small bag. "Brother Xin, thank you for taking care of me these past few years. I'm not rich, so this is just for travel expenses. Please don't mind."

Li Xin looked at Qi Badao and said, "Look at you, you're too polite." He then stuffed the small bag into his arms. "I'm going out for a walk. Watch the house. If you need anything, go to the Night Patrol and find Casey. I've already spoken to her. I'll give you a Night Patrol undercover identity, which will make things easier for you in the future."

Dao Shen was moved to tears. It's because the big boss felt sorry for him. With Casey as his backer, he could really live a very comfortable life in Tianjing.

The two drank to their hearts' content. This time, Li Xin learned his lesson and left first. Once outside, he opened the bag and found dozens of silver lira. However, what attracted Li Xin were the two larger gold lira notes inside. Damn, Li Xin took them out, stroked them, and even bit them with his teeth. He felt Qi Badao's affection.

Although Casey is taking care of things, it's still necessary to have some savings on hand. Leaving some for Aunt Fei and Xueyin should be enough for a while. The 50,000 lira has also been recovered and will be used for the Night Patrol's operational expenses. At the same time, the Night Patrol needs to conduct a screening of fallen members among the gangs in the underground city. Of course, Qi Badao is a very good comrade and still needs our care.

. . .

That evening, Lu Shuai treated everyone to dinner. Free meals are always so enjoyable, making Li Xin linger. He, Huerta, and Roland shouted together that they wouldn't leave until they were drunk. The defeat in the Four Nations Tournament was indeed a blow, but the advantage of being young is that you can bounce back faster. After all, his first appearance was in the Four Nations Tournament, and Lu Shuai even won one game. That feeling is unforgettable. Once you experience victory and being in the spotlight, it's hard to forget.

"I want to be a great man like Grand Consul Luther. I want to improve myself, train hard, and win victory after victory. I want to be a prince consort and marry into a wealthy family!" Lu Shuai stood with his hands on his hips, his eyes filled with longing. The men of the Lu family were always so simple and unpretentious.

"I want to become the bravest warrior of the Saxons, I want to be the chieftain!" Hurta, who hadn't gotten a chance to be beaten, was filled with longing.

"I want to learn the best Hextech and become the pride of my hometown." The top student in Montcareta is still waiting for his stage.

"I want you all to achieve your goals, and then I'll carry you to victory!"

Young, with a promising future.

The Saint-Ze delegation was on its way back to Longjing. Simmons had some things to finish up before returning from the port of Longjing to Heldan in Montcareta.

The rain and mud made the journey a bit slow, but Simmons felt that this trip was quite fruitful. He didn't expect it to be him. It really was him. He was slightly smug. Even the grandfather of the Secret Fortress member didn't know this big secret. But why would he appear in a small place like Tianjing?

Passing through Blue Square City, a major city in the Lilong United Kingdom, the delegation will change horses and resupply here.

"Captain, this awful weather is making it really hard to travel. Should we find an inn to settle down and rest for a bit before continuing our journey tomorrow?" Lancer said. After all this running and this terrible weather, he didn't know what the captain was in such a hurry for.

Simmons also felt a bit tired. It would be good to rest. Anyway, they were already far from Tianjing. He was just being paranoid.

Upon seeing the captain nod, everyone cheered, and then the carriage stopped at a high-class inn.

When a big client arrives, the restaurant immediately serves up the finest food and drinks.

Simmons casually picked up a free copy of Hexbird Newspaper and started reading it inattentively. As he read, the veins on the back of his hand bulged and his pupils dilated.

"A major tragedy involving fallen beings has occurred in Tianjing... Earl Zhao Xun and his heir Zhao Qing have been purified, Archbishop Matthew and Luo Jin, the fifth captain of the Lilong Night Patrol, have sacrificed their lives... The cardinals of the Moon Goddess Church have rushed to Tianjing..."

Suddenly, Simmons stood up, his face a little pale, ignoring the stares of those around him: "Immediately, pack your things, quickly resupply, we're not going to Dragon Capital, find the nearest port to return to Heldan!"

Simmons shuddered as he spoke; it was too ruthless.

What a terrifying story!
Volume One: "One Man, One City" (The End)
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