The sky over the old city was dotted with countless stars.
The bright streetlights cannot overshadow the brilliance of the stars shining in the sky!
The unpolluted sky has brought clarity back to this city, once shrouded in haze.
Many places in the city become particularly lively after dark.
However, the largest entertainment venue in the city of Sijiu appeared even more prosperous and lively.
The security guards and hosts in front of this nightclub appeared particularly proud and arrogant.
On both sides of the street, numerous bodyguards kept pedestrians at a distance.
One by one, luxurious cars carried couples dressed in striking, dazzling attire into the venue.
Today is different from usual.
The banquet here is attended by the wealthiest elites of the four walls and nine gates of the city, as well as several city lords from various regions of China who have been specially invited.
Waiters moved back and forth in the brightly yet softly lit hall.
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“My goodness, even the captains of the law enforcement teams are working as bodyguards outside now.”
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“Those are the three leaders of the Blade. They rarely appear together in the city. This time, they’ve all come.”
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“I know those people. They are the thirteen warriors from the West, the War Wolves. I can’t believe they’ve all come here.”
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“You don’t understand anything. I’ve heard that there’s going to be a major auction here this time, and it will determine our cooperation from now on. This decision was made by several people from the city.”
The passersby in the distance were thrown into an uproar.
Since the post-apocalyptic era, the Four Nine City has never paid attention to the changes among the various cities of Huaxia, even when the leaders were still around.
But after the Guardians appeared, were the几位 in the four-nine city also about to take action?
Many people living in this city have become conceited.
Those who were invited were all the lords of various cities.
The power of the Si Jiucheng organization remains formidable, making all these groups dare not to underestimate it.
The more powerful the military becomes, the more stable their lives will be.
Pedestrians could recognize some people, while others were unidentifiable.
More and more people arrived, and many prominent socialites came one after another.
“That’s Feihu’s captain, Lei Tao. Who is the woman beside him?”
Someone recognized Lei Tao and also noticed the woman beside him, whose attire was not extravagant but whose demeanor was extraordinary.
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Lu Yu and others remained calm. When they were stopped by soldiers blocking the road on both sides, they were able to pass through after Wang, the secretary, presented the invitation.
Four puppets were cloaked, hiding their appearances.
After all, they had come wearing armor. Secretary Wang could also guess that Lu Yu did not want to reveal these people’s identities.
But it’s probably impossible not to let Lu Yu go along.
Therefore, he came up with such a method.
Lu Yu and the others were dressed quite plainly, not in luxurious attire nor in formal wear appropriate for a banquet.
A car drove past the group, and someone leaned out to take a look, catching sight of Secretary Wang’s furrowed brow.
This is the personal secretary of a certain important figure. Why would they come here today?
An middle-aged man stepped out of the car, walked up to Lu Yu, and greeted them with a smile: “Hello there. May I ask how to address you all? My name is Du Zifeng, the leader of Tianlong.”
The middle-aged man had an ordinary appearance, was not muscular, and not very tall. However, his eyes were very bright, as if they could see through a person’s heart.
Secretary Wang looked as if he were keeping company with these people.
The middle-aged man immediately distinguished priorities and realized that the identities of these people were not ordinary.
Sky Dragon, this is a famous underground organization in China. Sky Dragon controls more than 20,000 mercenaries worldwide.
Not long ago, the Guardians launched attacks on several cities in the United States, prompting the U.S. military to invite Tianlong to assist with defense efforts.
The reputation of Tianlong also began to spread overseas.
“Lu Yu from Fanggang.” Lu Yu also stretched out his hand and shook hands with Du Zifeng, smiling. He said, “I’ve heard from Liu Xing that he and Mr. Du have collaborated several times, and I always thought Mr. Du was an expert. However, I never expected Mr. Du to actually be an ordinary person.”
Du Zifeng’s smile froze on his face. His neck stiffened as he slowly turned his head to look at Secretary Wang, and beads of cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.
Damn it, it’s actually Lu Yu.
Du Zifeng had his own sources of information and knew that today the Lu Yu had pulled a fast one on the Law Enforcement Squad of the Four Nine City, and now they were in the midst of a major purge.
But he didn’t expect to run into it so soon.
“Haha,” said Du Zifeng with a laugh. “It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve long wanted to visit Mr. Lu as well, so it’s quite a coincidence that we’ve met here. How about we go together?”
Du Zifeng smiled, and also noticed that someone had been staring at him continuously.
A young woman whose ordinary clothing could not conceal her grace and beauty.
“Chief, you should be careful. This Mr. Du isn’t as weak as he appears,” Phoenix Wu said with a playful smile. “There’s a type of stellar soul that’s a special case among mutated stellar souls. It’s not considered one of the nine major mutated stellar souls, but it’s said to be one of the rarest besides them. I remember it’s called the Stellar Soul of the Dead. A person with this stellar soul seems to have a very weak life force, and you could easily kill them. However, each time they die, their strength increases, until their life is finally exhausted and they truly perish. Also—”
“Please, please stop. Dear little ancestor, leave me some privacy,” hurriedly waved Du Zifeng, trying to stop Fenghuang Wu, saying, “If you must talk, save it for when we’re alone. Don’t talk about it here. Let me keep at least this tiny virtue of mine a secret.”
As he spoke, Du Zifeng reached into his robe and pulled out a storage pearl, which he handed to Fenghuang Wu, saying, “A small token, please don’t think it’s too modest.”
Fenghuang Wu took the storage bead, glanced into it with her divine sense, and then smiled as she put it away. “Alright,” she said, “I’ll speak to the leader privately. The rest won’t be exposed.”
Du Zifeng sighed with a bitter smile and said, “If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have gotten off the car—it’s just causing trouble for myself.”
It’s too late to regret now.
However, getting to know Lu Yu here has been a pleasant surprise.
Du Zifeng walked alongside Lu Yu and others, curiously asking along the way: “Mr. Lu, have you come here for the auction as well?”
“I didn’t know before, I just found out today on my way here. Is there anything special going to be auctioned off at this auction?”
Lu Yu looked at Du Zifeng, who was asking questions out of curiosity.
“I only heard that this is considered a semi-charitable auction. The first few items were apparently contributed by some people from the Four Nine City, and they aren’t worth much money. However, because of the recent chaos, many warriors from Huaxia have died, and numerous cities have been destroyed. Therefore, they hope to raise some funds through this auction.”
Lu Yu nodded and said, “This is a good thing; we should definitely support it.”
“The following items are different. I heard one is a valuable item from an important figure, and another seems to be something nobody could identify, but it’s been priced exorbitantly just to see who recognizes it or who dares to spend the money to buy it. However—”
Du Zifeng glanced at Secretary Wang and lowered his voice: “I did hear that there’s an auction item that seems to be related to the mutated star soul. It was found by the military in the Demon Hunting Plains.”
Several people walked into the nightclub.
Secretary Wang could be said to have achieved his goal and withdrawn successfully, so he went back to report with a long sigh of relief.
After being in close contact with Lu Yu, he could confirm that Lu Yu was not an easygoing person.
Once he bears a grudge against someone, it is very difficult for him to let it go.
Even if the other person dies, such hatred cannot be eliminated.
Therefore, it would be extremely difficult to get Lu Yu to join the Star Group.
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Walking into the banquet hall, the music was melodious and the lights were soft.
A long spread of delicacies and beverages was laid out on the table for guests to sample at their leisure.
Small groups of people stood together chatting, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
Music and lighting help to soothe one’s mood.
Lu Yu felt his body gradually relaxing. It had been a long time since he last experienced such tranquility.
“What a pity, this is not a place that belongs to me.” Lu Yu deeply understood that once laziness crept in, his fighting spirit and determination would be gradually worn away.
This place is not meant for him.
“Mr. Lu is right,” said Du Zifeng, his expression equally serious. “This is merely a place where the young masters of the city hang out—it’s not suitable for us. If it weren’t for something valuable being here, I’d have already turned around and left. Looking at the people from Sharp Blade and many others who haven’t joined the conversation, I suspect they feel the same way we do about this place.”
“Still, we should eat something,” Yang Lie said with a laugh, taking the lead toward the long row of tables.
They were dressed too casually, so the man didn’t attract much attention.
Soon, several good-looking young men gathered around the Phoenix dance.
Lu Yu found a dark corner and stood there with his arms crossed, surveying the banquet hall.
Wang Hao had seen Lei Tao during the day, and also the woman who was by Lei Tao’s side.
He didn’t recognize any of the remaining people.
When Lu Yu saw the woman, the woman also saw Lu Yu.
He was somewhat surprised to see that the person who had caused trouble with the enforcement team during the day had also come.
“You’re a security guard?” The woman walked up to Lu Yu, eyeing him curiously. “Hmm, that doesn’t seem right. Security guards shouldn’t be dressed like this.”
Lu Yu smiled and said, “I’m just an ordinary person. I happen to have a small city, and I was invited here.”
“Small city?” The girl slightly opened her mouth and said, “I heard from my brother that this is not something just anyone can participate in. I had to persuade my brother for a long time before he finally agreed.”
“Is your brother Lei Tao?” Lu Yu thought about how this woman had just been with Lei Tao and took a guess.
“Got it right. My name is Lei Tingting. What about you?”
The woman extended her hand and said with a friendly gesture.
As Lu Yu was about to speak, someone cut in from the side, blocking his view. The person smiled at Lei Tingting and said, “Tingting, what are you doing here?”
“Yeah, Tingting, what are you doing here?” a group of young men and women approached, smiling and saying, “The auction will start soon, let’s go over together.”
They saw Lu Yu, but as soon as they noticed his clothes, they immediately ignored him.
A young man approached Lei Tingting, trying to wrap his arm around her waist, and said with a smile: “I heard that Brother Lei has also brought an item for auction this time. Don’t worry, Tingting, I’ll make sure to bid an astronomical price to win it for you.”
“What are you doing standing here? Who brought you? Move aside,” impatiently waved two young men who noticed Lu Yu standing in the shadows, indicating for him to leave.
Since they are standing here, those who are not part of their circle naturally cannot remain nearby.
Lu Yu smiled and said, “I was here first. Isn’t it a bit much for you all to try to drive me away like this?”
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