Ultimate: Fishing Through the Heavens, Starting with Five Enlightenment Templates

Lan Tianyu raised an eyebrow, understanding dawning on him.

This is clearly a case of being scammed.

They probably haven't been able to find the lender, so they can only pressure the guarantor to repay the loan.

He hesitated for a moment, then decided that since he had stumbled upon this matter, it wouldn't hurt to lend a hand.

After all, this is Xia family territory. Helping Xia Tian and his father might even improve Xia family's favorability.

[146] I'll remember you!

But it's highly unlikely that Lan Tianyu would pay out of his own pocket, since he gave all his money to Xia Yu for rent and food expenses.

"Tsk, then we'll have to use the easiest method."

Lan Tianyu smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the group of thugs on the ground, and casually waved his right hand.

"Outside Iris, Ura Baha!"

[Rewind Memory Deletion Technique]

As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen soft white lights instantly entered the foreheads of each thug.

Those thugs who were clutching their sore spots suddenly stiffened, and the pain and confusion on their faces were instantly replaced by a deeper blankness.

They stared blankly at their surroundings, at their own wounds, and at the unfamiliar environment.

I have absolutely no idea why I fell to the ground or why I found myself holding a stick on this dimly lit street.

It's as if a piece of my memory was cut off out of thin air.

"Hey, what's this '183'? How come we're here..."

Some of the thugs subconsciously looked at Han, wanting to ask him something.

A cold, icy gaze swept over him, and the thug's remaining words instantly choked in his throat, feeling a chill creep up from the soles of his feet.

He and the other thugs exchanged glances, all seeing the fear and confusion in each other's eyes.

But more than anything, it was an instinctive fear of the terrifyingly cold girl in front of him.

"go!"

Someone shouted first, and all the thugs, enduring the pain, scrambled to their feet.

They didn't even bother to pick up the sticks that had fallen to the ground.

Supporting each other, they disappeared into the dimly lit alleyway in a flash, running much faster than they had come.

The street fell silent instantly, leaving only the dim yellow glow of the streetlights.

Han pursed her cherry lips, her icy gaze withdrawing from the direction where the thugs had disappeared, finally settling on Lan Tianyu.

She was silent for a few seconds, then finally couldn't help but ask, "What's your name?"

Lan Tianyu didn't hide anything and smiled frankly: "Lan Tianyu, Lan as in blue, Tian as in sky, and Yu as in universe."

Looking at Han's profile, Xia Tian felt a strong sense of familiarity well up in her heart again.

He opened his mouth, mustered his courage, and tried to step forward: "Um, Han, are you...?"

However, Han didn't give Xia Tian a chance to finish speaking.

After Lan Tianyu gave his name, she looked at him intently.

His gaze was somewhat complex, containing wariness, a trace of lingering shame and indignation, and a resolute determination that he would remember him.

Immediately afterwards, a faint light flashed around her, and she vanished from her spot as if she had merged into the night.

"..."

Summer's outstretched hand froze in mid-air as she looked at the spot where Cold had disappeared, her face filled with disappointment and a hint of frustration.

Lan Tianyu watched Han disappear, a playful smile curving his lips.

This little girl is clearly not convinced and will probably cause me trouble again in the future.

But he didn't care at all.

She's just a little girl whose superpower index has just broken through 30000 points; she can be easily manipulated anytime, anywhere.

He then looked away, glanced at Xia Tian, ​​and pointed to Ye Siren, who was almost slumped on the ground:

"Alright, stop standing there like an idiot."

"Your dad's practically dead drunk, hurry up and take him home."

Upon hearing this, Xia Tian's face immediately showed a troubled expression:

"But Dad's already been kicked out by Mom. If we go back now, Mom will definitely be even angrier..."

The thought of his mother's furious reaction sent a chill down his spine.

Lan Tianyu rolled his eyes, giving him an expression that said, "This kid is hopeless."

"Idiot, can't you come up with an excuse?"

"Xiong-ge has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Even if she's angry, she wouldn't really abandon your dad on the street in this state, right?"

He paused and added.

"If all else fails, just pretend to be pitiful and try to gain some sympathy, right?"

Summer scratched the back of his head and grinned sheepishly.

Lying might not be a good idea, but finding a suitable reason shouldn't be a problem.

He understood what Lan Tianyu meant: he wasn't asking him to make up lies to deceive his mother, but rather to find a way to save face for his mother without her getting too angry.

"Good, then I'll head out now."

Lan Tianyu said no more, and with a flash, he teleported back to the Xia Mansion.

Inside the Xia Mansion.

The atmosphere in the living room was as oppressive as the low pressure before a storm.

Xiong Ge sat on the sofa with a gloomy face, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Xia Mei huddled in the other corner of the sofa, hugging a cushion, unusually quiet, only daring to steal glances at her mother's expression.

Xia Yu sat at the dining table, seemingly calmly flipping through a book.

But the slightly tense shoulder line revealed that he was also carefully observing his mother's expression.

Just then, footsteps sounded on the stairs, and Lan Tianyu came downstairs carrying a change of clothes.

The tense atmosphere was finally broken, and things eased slightly.

When Xiong Ge saw Lan Tianyu, he tried his best to force a friendly smile.

But the gloom on his face hadn't completely dissipated, and his smile looked somewhat forced and stiff.

"Tianyu, are you settling in alright?"

Lan Tianyu seemed completely oblivious to the oppressive atmosphere, nodding slightly with a natural expression and speaking in a calm tone:

"Yes, it feels quite comfortable. Thank you for your concern, Brother Xiong."

Xia Mei's eyes lit up the moment she saw Lan Tianyu, and her fear vanished instantly.

She flashed her signature infatuated smile, her voice sickeningly sweet:

"Brother Tianyu, are you taking these clothes to take a bath?"

"Would you like me to scrub your back? I'm really good at it!"

"Natsumi!"

Xiong Ge immediately glared at his daughter, his eyes full of warning.

He then quickly turned to Lan Tianyu and explained apologetically.

"Tianyu, don't mind her. That brat just talks nonsense. She was just joking with you."

Lan Tianyu waved his hand with a gentle smile on his face:

"It's okay, Xiong-ge. We're all friends. It's normal to make a joke to lighten the mood."

He waved the clothes in his hand, his tone relaxed.

"I'm going to take a shower first. We can talk later."

"Okay, the bathroom is at the end of that corridor."

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"Please use it as you like, don't be shy."

Xiong Ge quickly pointed in a direction, and his expression finally softened a bit.

"OK, all right."

Lan Tianyu smiled and nodded, then walked briskly toward the bathroom.

Behind him, the oppressive silence that had just been broken in the living room seemed to quietly return as he left.

After a while, the bathroom was filled with steam.

Lan Tianyu closed his eyes and enjoyed the warm water washing over his body, which brought him a sense of relaxation.

Suddenly, a series of loud arguments could be heard coming from outside the door.

The sound was somewhat muffled through the door and the sound of water, but the intense emotions contained within it were clearly discernible.

Lan Tianyu didn't even open his eyes, only twitching the corner of his mouth almost imperceptibly.

It's no surprise that Xia Tian brought the drunken Ye Siren back, successfully triggering Xiong Ge's volcano.

[147] Repairman comes knocking!

Lan Tianyu continued to slowly wash his body, showing no intention of getting involved.

It's best to let the Xia family resolve their internal conflicts on their own.

After all, even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes.

By the time he had thoroughly rinsed himself off, turned off the shower, and dried himself with a towel, the noise outside had subsided.

He changed into clean and fresh clothes, and casually put all the clothes he had taken off into the storage ring on his finger.

Only then did she open the bathroom door, stepping out with a refreshing mist of water vapor.

now.

In the living room.

Ye Siren lay sprawled on the sofa, snoring loudly, fast asleep, the strong smell of alcohol still lingering.

Summer sat dejectedly on the single sofa next to him, silent as a stone statue.

Xiong Ge and Xia Mei were nowhere to be seen; they had probably gone back to their rooms.

From the direction of the kitchen came the crisp sound of spatulas clattering together and the aroma of cooking food.

Xia Yu, wearing an apron, was facing away from the living room, busy preparing dinner at the stove.

His figure exuded a calm that seemed to be accustomed to it all, as if the storm that had just passed had nothing to do with him.

Lan Tianyu's gaze swept around the living room, finally landing on Xia Yu, who was busy in the kitchen.

He hesitated for a moment, realizing he had no appetite at all.

Moreover, I just got back and then there was a family conflict, so I really didn't want to get involved in the potentially delicate atmosphere at the dinner table.

"Xia Yu, you don't need to prepare my share."

He spoke towards the kitchen, his voice not loud but clear enough.

Hearing the sound, Xia Yu poked his head out, spatula in hand, a questioning look on his face:

Aren't you going to eat dinner tonight?

"No need," Lan Tianyu waved his hand casually, making up an excuse, "I already ate outside, I'm not too hungry."