Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 375 Showing Off with My Sister

After leaving the clubhouse, we continued our sightseeing tour of the Machinery City.

During this time, a "signal" suddenly appeared on the [Jianmu] divine image imprint in the sea of ​​consciousness.

"Young friend, have you contacted me?" The voice of the Azure Tree King echoed in my mind.

"Where have you been?" Wu Xian asked, a hint of resentment in his voice. "I couldn't reach you at this crucial moment, which put me in a very difficult position!"

"It was an accident, purely an accident," the Azure Tree King said apologetically. "Did you encounter any problems on your end?"

"No, not at all." Wu Xian briefly described the situation at the time.

The Azure Tree King chuckled and said, "At that time, Little Mouse was indeed not in the Elf Realm. Not only him, but none of us were there either."

"Where did you go?" Wu Xian couldn't help but ask curiously. "That's strange, aren't you forbidden from leaving the dojo?"

“There was something unusual about the Heavenly Realm, so we went to investigate,” the Azure Tree King explained. “We can’t go to other places, but we can still go to the Heavenly Realm.”

Wu Xian pressed on, "The Heavenly Realm? What happened? Is someone about to attain enlightenment again?"

“Not at all,” the Azure Tree King laughed. “It’s just that some unexpected special circumstances have arisen.”

"How to say?"

“Hmm…” the Azure Tree King pondered, “It seems there are still powerful figures causing trouble in the upper world. Although it’s unclear how they did it, it seems that some of their authority and power have been taken away from the heavens.”

Wu Xian was both surprised and suspicious, "There are unknown experts?"

“It seems,” said the Azure Tree King, “that it’s not necessarily a bad thing.”

Wu Xian understood, and then described the riot in the beast realm and the research institute.

Although the Azure Tree King valued it, he couldn't interfere casually, so he turned around and went to discuss it with the other three True Gods.

Wu Xian glanced at the time and returned to the Tang family's palace.

"Little Lingling, let's go to a banquet together."

He knocked directly on his master's sister's door.

"A banquet?" Xue Lingling stood up in confusion.

"It's a banquet organized by the young master of the Wanrong Chamber of Commerce. He said that many young talents from various powerful forces will be attending, so it's a good opportunity to broaden their horizons," Wu Xian explained simply.

Xue Lingling's expression was complicated, as if she was both nervous and resistant. She muttered to herself, "What's so great about going to that kind of world of fame and fortune?"

Wu Xian was slightly taken aback, but instantly understood.

"Come on, stand up straight!" Wu Xian resolutely took his master's hand. "Let's see what this gathering of the elite is all about."

Although Master Sister is a top student at the Necromancer's Gym, she has suffered from exclusion and isolation there over the years.

The scions of various prominent families looked down on her and naturally disliked such occasions.

It goes without saying that the young master sister must have suffered grievances and indignities in such situations back then.

That's why I absolutely have to attend this dinner tonight.

Do you look down on my little Lingling?

I'll just show off a little today, but one day they'll be begging for my attention.

"By the way, Lingling, what's the typical format of these upper-class young people's gatherings?" Wu Xian asked as they walked.

"It's the world of fame and fortune, so naturally it's all about showing off and scheming against each other," Xue Lingling said, pursing her lips. "On the surface, everything seems peaceful, but underneath, there's a strict hierarchy, with people at each level only talking to people at their own level."

“Got it,” Wu Xian said knowingly, “A massive show of showing off.”

Xue Lingling was successfully amused.

"Can we fight?" Wu Xian asked curiously.

He might be more restrained in other places, but in Sister Tiao's territory, he's really itching to get back at her.

"There are usually no overt conflicts, but there are still many ways to compete in disguise."

Chatting casually along the way, we arrived near the Wanrong Chamber of Commerce's headquarters once again. From a distance, we could see all sorts of luxury vehicles parked there.

Large vehicles are prohibited within the Mechanical City, so these small but high-end vehicles have become the best way to show off one's status and prestige.

With Bumblebee in charge, the master and apprentice are naturally not to be underestimated.

Moreover, our Bumblebee is a Gold Roll vehicle.

Sure enough, his appearance immediately attracted attention from all sides, and seeing that he was an unfamiliar face, people couldn't help but be curious.

As luck would have it, someone among them recognized Xue Lingling.

"Hey~ Isn't this Xue, my junior?" A affected female voice rang out. "I heard that you went back to your hometown to develop your career after graduation. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Upon hearing that slightly sarcastic voice, Wu Xian knew that a job was coming.

Turning my head, I saw a mature woman in a burgundy dress walking gracefully in high heels, accompanied by a male companion in his thirties.

"Senior Qin, long time no see." Xue Lingling was polite on the surface, but a hint of disdain was clearly visible in her eyes. "Senior Zhao is here too?"

"Hmm," Senior Qin hugged Senior Zhao's arm affectionately, seemingly with a hint of pride, "Now I'm developing my career in the City of the Dead with Brother Jun, and we'll be getting engaged soon."

"Congratulations~ Congratulations," Xue Lingling said politely.

"Junior Xue?" Senior Zhao frowned slightly, then slapped his forehead. "Oh right, right, I remember now, the junior who used to live next door to you."

Then, the two focused their attention on Wu Xian. "Who is this little brother...?"

“My apprentice, and also my boyfriend,” Xue Lingling replied calmly.

The two were clearly stunned for a long time, almost bursting out laughing on the spot, but they still maintained a very proper demeanor.

"Ahem," Senior Qin instantly lost interest in Wu Xian and turned to lecture Xue Lingling, "Junior, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you are a scroll artist who graduated from the Necromancer's Guild."

Xue Lingling smiled nonchalantly and silently took Wu Xian's arm.

"My good disciple is still very outstanding."

After saying that, he took Wu Xian's arm and slowly entered the room, quietly introducing himself to Wu Xian.

Senior Qin is a typical woman who tries to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy. Her painting skills are not bad, but unfortunately she has no ambition.

Only the senior student named Zhao Jun was an outstanding junior from a collateral branch of the Zhao family, and he held some weight within the entire Zhao family.

After all, being able to attend Ma Tengyun's banquet means one must have some ability and skill.

During the entry process, both sides pulled out their respective invitations.

However, when Zhao Jun saw Wu Xian's invitation, he frowned noticeably, as if he didn't quite understand.

He couldn't understand why this pretty boy's invitation was a gold standard.

Could this pretty boy have a complicated background?
Then, they witnessed something unbelievable.

"Brother Wu, Chairman Xue, you've arrived too?" Bai Shiqi arrived late, and upon seeing the two, he quickly caught up to exchange pleasantries. "Oh right, look at my memory, it would be strange if you weren't here."

Wu Xian chuckled, "Brother Bai, when did you arrive in the Machinery City? Why didn't you join us?"

"We returned to the Peak Dojo half a month in advance, and we've been here for two days now," Shiraishi Qi explained. "Speaking of which, the last Green Abyss raid really disgusted us."

"Hmph, now that several of our clubs have formed an alliance, our top-tier crackdown will be focused on you from now on! Are you scared?"

"Is it really necessary?" Wu Xian was both amused and exasperated.

They chatted and laughed as they walked into the venue.

Qin, the senior student, and Zhao Jun, who were behind them, were already too shocked to speak.

There's no way around it, that's Shiraishi Sai!
As a direct descendant of a legitimate aristocratic family, he would usually sit at the same table with his cousin Zhao Qinghe on such occasions.

"What's going on?" Senior Qin's expression was already contorted. "That kid actually knows Bai Shiqi? Could he be the young master of some prestigious family in Dengfeng Dojo? I've never heard of him!"

(End of this chapter)