Chapter 41: Dwarf Kingdom
To avoid detection, Drakos landed a few miles away from the Dwarf Kingdom, hiding on the opposite mountain range. They were still close enough to see everything and react in case of an emergency.
"Why are we hiding so far? Aren't we supposed to sneak inside to steal the Fate Stones?" Bella questioned confused, looking eager for the action. She peeked from behind the boulder and saw a tall stone wall surrounding the Dwarf Kingdom with a massive gate in the middle.
Bella noticed something else with the first glance that was strange.
"Why are there no guards on top of the walls? It seems like the whole city is empty."
Usually, there would be guards protecting every city, but this one was like a ghost town.
"Silly, of course, they are in the city, but all of them are working in the factory while the rest are out collecting the raw ore," Drakos replied, pointing at the road in front of the Dwarf Kingdom. "Looking at the time of the day, they should be coming back any time soon."
"Aren't they just a bunch of midgets? Why are you worried about them? We can just freely go inside, and they won't be able to stop us," Bella commented, making Drakos laugh. "Haha, midgets? It seems like you have never seen a real Dwarf."
Stomp! Stomp!
Two loud steps resounded from the valley's road, followed by hundreds of more stomps as small heads peeked from the horizon. Bella quickly gazed in their direction, and her eyes widened when she saw their actual size.
They were huge!
All of them were giants of almost twenty meters in height with muscular bodies. They carried enormous backpacks, which were half of their size, filled with raw ore sticking out from the top and an equally big pickaxe in his hands.
"So big…" Bella muttered in amazement. Her Phoenix body was also large, especially if she spread her wings, but she still couldn't compare herself with the Dwarfs in front of her.
"That's what she said…" Drakos replied playfully, immediately regretting it afterward.
"Who is 'she'? Are you talking to someone?" Bella asked back as she squinted her eyes.
If Drakos could sweat with his current body, he would.
"Cough, no one, that was just a joke," He coughed awkwardly and quickly changed the subject, sharing some facts.
"Metal Land is one of the lands that is filled with various ores, Fate Stones being one of them. They appear almost everywhere, both above and under the ground. We could roam the Metal Land and collect them, but it is both times consuming and boring. Thankfully, there is another race who loves to collect ores and process them."
"Dwarfs," Bella finished, gazing at the hundreds of Dwarfs walking back to their home.
"Exactly. Dwarfs have been collecting ores for thousands of years, and it's their everyday life. They work from sunrise to sunset before resting at night. Usually, you can only visit them in a small window during the day and offer to trade in exchange for ore. If they like your treasure, they will exchange their ores for it. Naturally, you are not even allowed entry inside their Kingdom. All transactions are made outside." Drakos added.
"So, are we going to wait for the night before we strike?" Bella asked excitedly. "I don't expect us to trade."
"No, we will wait till the next day first, and then we will attack. Their vault, where they keep all their ores, is closed for the night, and even I don't know a method to break inside. It's only open during the day when they process the ores from the day before, and that's the moment we can use to steal some Fate Stones," Drakos explained further.
"Alright, then I will sleep until then," Bella replied as she yawned.
"Don't you want to listen to my perfect plan first?" Drakos asked surprised. "After all, you are heavily involved in that plan."
"There is no need. Didn't you say it is perfect? You will tell me tomorrow," Bella said with a shrug. "Come, make a cave for us to spend the night."
Oof…
Drakos gasped, and he didn't hesitate, beginning to dig in the ground. Rocks burst out as he created a spacious cavern in the mountain's floor, big enough to fit his own body inside.
Swoosh!
Flames gushed out from his maw, filling the whole cave to make it warm and dry.
"Good boy," Bella praised as she entered inside the cavern and pointed in front of her. "Now lay down on your back, so I can sleep."
"Huh? Why?" Drakos didn't understand.
"Do you expect me to sleep on the hard rocks?" Bella questioned as if the answer was obvious. "I also promised to scratch your belly, didn't I?"
Ba-dum, ba-dum.
Drakos' heartbeat quickened as he didn't let Bella wait and laid down on the ground. Bella didn't seem to make empty promises as she quickly hopped on his belly, laying down on her chest before scratching him gently with both hands.
"Did you think I was lying…?" Bella asked in a whisper and pressed her ear against his scales. "Your chest is beating fast. Do you like it so much?"
"I do…" Drakos replied quietly, trying not to focus on her soft beasts that kept on rubbing him as she moved.
Yawn…
"Alright, that should be enough. I'm going to sleep. Wake me up in the morning," Bella muttered after a full minute of scratches, yawning as she stretched her body before closing her eyes to sleep.
She curled her legs closer to her chest and departed into her dreamland without caring about him anymore. The trust she had in him made Drakos' feel weird. Dragons and Phoenixes were always against each other, fighting for the title of the strongest beasts, yet here they were, cuddling together.
What's more, didn't they try to kill each other just not too long ago? How could she trust him so much? She spent so much time with him that she should know that he should never be trusted.
Then why?
Hundreds of thoughts clouded Drakos' mind, but when Bella moved, fixing a strand of her hair that fell on her face, his first instinct wasn't to kill her but rather to cover her with his wings.
"Goodnight…" Drakos muttered softly as he hugged her to his belly, not knowing what to think anymore.
Chapter 42: Taming Event
"Everyone, thank you for joining our celebration, but it's time for our Goddess to rest. It is getting late, and I'm sure she is probably tired already."
The Village Leader announced as he stood up from the table. The sun was already setting, and the Hidden Leaf Village switched to their secondary way of illuminating their cavern— the shiny crystals stuck at its walls, making the cavern feel as if the sky was filled with stars.
When Yiren heard him, she was still playing with the kids and definitely wasn't tired at all. She had the power to play around for the whole night!
"But I'm not sleepy yet," Yiren countered and turned to the kids. "How about you? Do you want to rest already?"
"No!" they called out simultaneously, making Village Leader smile bitterly. He couldn't fight their Goddess, could he?
Thankfully, the golden-haired manager Lisa was there to help him. Compared to Yiren, who spent the whole time playing, Lisa was chatting with the Village Leader about their plans for tomorrow.
"We will depart in the morning, so it is best if we rest early," Lisa explained before suggesting, "If you want, you can play with the kids after we return."
Ah…
"It seems I have to go for now," Yiren said after a deep sigh. "I will come back tomorrow and find you all."
If it was Lisa calling for her, Yiren couldn't help it anymore. She had to respect her sister's wishes.
The kids got momentarily sad, but they weren't that little, able to understand when an adult was busy. Just when they were about to separate, the shy little girl that was clinging to Yiren the whole time called out, "Miss Goddess! Will you come to the Taming Event tonight?"
"Taming Event?" Yiren repeated, interested.
"Yes! It will start soon!" The little girl called out excitedly, "It's a daily event in the arena where we tame Spirit Beasts. My brother will be taming his first beast today. I wanted him to meet you, Miss Goddess. He didn't attend the Celebration as he was busy preparing for his taming."
"Sure! I will come to watch!" Yiren called out without hesitation only to recall the early resting plans and turned to Lisa. "Can I go~?"
"Fine… We will just go for a bit and return," Lisa agreed reluctantly, causing both the little girl and Yiren to exclaim in victory.
"Yes!"
The Village Leader also sighed but then smiled, walking in front of everyone. "If you really want to attend the Taming Event, then let me lead the way for you."
"Let's go!" Yiren called out to the kids as she picked up the little girl into her arms and followed the Village Leader.
Almost everyone who attended the celebration also stood up and gathered with them. It included the kids' parents, elders and various passerby with the group growing bigger the closer they got to the arena. Who wouldn't join them seeing their Goddess at the front of the crowd?
"The Taming method that our youngsters use could be considered standard and doesn't require any power. All of it is based on trust build over time," The Village Leader explained as they walked through the narrow alleys. "After we catch a beast, we bring it back into the Village and let our youngsters feed it. After some time, they will get closer and closer, until the beast knows they are not harmful to it."
"Ohh! That's clever. I just approach the beast and hug it. It usually works for me," Yiren muttered innocently, making everyone amazed.
"Miss Goddess is awesome!" The little girl called out happily, hugging Yiren.
"Unless you are a Master Tamer, it's not really a viable method," Village Leader replied with a bitter smile and turned to everyone before they decide to become the first to try it. "If you don't want to be killed by the beast, please do not try this."
Lisa poked Yiren in the arm and signaled her with the eyes, trying to tell her something. Yiren replied with the same, nodding as if it was apparent. She wasn't stupid to not warn others.
"Yes, yes, you need to be careful. It only works for me because I'm using my special affinity to nature. It won't work for anyone else, so don't try it, or you will get hurt," Yiren followed up with her warning, making all the kids nod eagerly.
The wooden buildings were tightly packed throughout the cavern. All of them had multiple stories to fit all the population inside. If Yiren closed her eyes, she could feel as if she was back at home, making her feel extremely safe and relaxed. Before she knew, they were already in front of the arena.
Compared to their Arena from her Race's Holy Realm, this one was surprisingly quiet. She expected loud noises and cheers, but she realized the purpose was much different. Her own was meant for battles, yet this one was meant for taming where any noise could disturb the Taming Event. After all, any noise could irritate the beast.
"Can we even fit in here?" Yiren questioned quietly as she saw there were barely any seats around the arena.
It was small, barely fifty meters in size, and buried underground with just the top slightly above the ground level. The top was see-though, covered by a thin metal net in case any beast tried to escape.
"Shhh…" the little girl placed her small finger on Yiren's lips, shushing her into silence. "We need to be quiet…"
Everyone seemed to be aware of that as they even walked as soundlessly as possible, approaching the metal net without glancing at the seats. When Yiren and Lisa approached the net, they saw a young man around fifteen years old. He stood in the middle of the arena, facing a black wolf who was more than twice his size.
"It started…" The little girl whispered into Yiren's ear, following the rules even though she seemed really excited. "It's my brother…"
Yiren nodded with a smile, patting the girl on the head and observed the arena. She didn't know what but something felt off.
The young man didn't have any weapon in his hands as he approached the wolf.
"Bolo, it's me. You are free to follow me now. Do you want to leave with me?" The young man asked gently as he finally stopped a few meters away from the wolf, extending his hand to it. "Come."
Grrr…
The wolf growled a bit before stopping, slowly walking forward the youngster while sniffing in his hand direction.
"It's me. Don't worry. I will take you away from here," the youngster assured to which the wolf finally reached his hand, beginning to sniff it around. In the end, the wolf licked him, allowing the youngster to pet him as well.
The young man was delighted, rubbing the wolf under its chin and behind the ears as if it was his pet.
"Another successful taming. Perfect," the Village Leader muttered happily only to be shocked by Yiren's next words.
"No, stop this. This wolf is not tamed at all."
Just as she spoke, the wolf's eyes turned blood red, and it snapped abruptly at the boy's head.
Ahh!
Chapter 43: Evil Demon
Finally reaching the moment of taming their first beast was a big day for any youngster of the Hidden Leaf Village. The day when the Goddess arrived in the village was also that kind of day for a certain young man.
Everything seemed to be perfect.
He stood in the middle of the arena and extended his arm to the beast he found a month ago— a black wolf with a unique berserk ability. That day was supposed to be the one when he finally tamed his beast, which would allow him to join the hunting squad for the first time.
The moment his chosen wolf licked his palm, fully accepting him as its owner, he was overjoyed. Tears of happiness gathered in his eyes, forcing him to close them for a short second.
Everything changed in that short time. His wolf suddenly escaped from his grasp as if pouncing on him before feeling a warm, stinky breath burst out into his face.
He knew this smell already.
"Bolo…?" The youngster asked as his eyes snapped open, finding out his head was in the middle of Bolo's maw, ready to bite on his head. Sharp teeth were right in front of his face.
Ahh!
His sister's scream mixed with his own.
His breath momentarily stopped, and his knees turned weak, making him drop to the ground while staring at the wolf with his body trembling. The wolf wasn't moving one bit to chase after him, frozen mid-air instead.
The youngster was still in shock, not knowing what just happened when his sister's voice resounded once again, this time followed by a tight hug around his neck.
"Brother! You are alive!"
"Lil sis… What are you doing here?" the youngster asked in confusion, before panicking. "You cannot be here! It's dangerous!"
He stood up swiftly despite his legs wobbling and placed his sister behind him with its eyes on the wolf.
"I came with the Goddess to save you, dummy!" The little girl called out without worrying at all, and only then did the youngster realize there was someone else next to them.
When he saw who that was, he froze on the spot.
White, fabulous wings spread wide, golden hair waving gently in the wind and soft smile that struck him like lightning. Her cherry-sweet lips, cute pointy ears, and crystal blue gaze that could see through his soul— she was perfect.
"G-goddess…"
When he tried to speak, his voice cracked, making him blush. Seeing the wolf was still and the Goddess unbothered by it, he finally figured out what exactly happened.
"Thank you for saving me…" the youngster acknowledged with a bow, embarrassed by his mistake. If not for her, he would already be dead.
"It's okay, it's not your fault," Yiren replied calmly and looked above at the Village Leader. "It's the fault of your elders who didn't teach properly."
Yiren turned around to the black wolf and pressed on its maw, closing it with ease.
"Sometimes, some beast have domineering and crafty personalities. One method won't work for all types of beasts. You need to adapt. You can't expect an alpha to treat you with respect only because you feed it. He can get his food, so it doesn't matter to him," Yiren taught out loud. "For each type of beasts, you have to adopt a different strategy of taming them."
Click.
Yiren snapped with her fingers, and the black wolf regained its freedom of movement. It dropped back to the ground while closing its mouth and instantly jumped back.
Awuuu!
The wolf howled before growling at Yiren. It seemed like it knew the real enemy was Yiren instead of the young man.
"In this world, there are only two types of beasts: Good beasts and naughty beasts who are yet to become good. This one here is a bad, bad boy who deserves some punishment," Yiren explained as a sudden Air Qi Whip materialized in her hand.
Snap!
Yiren showcased the power of the whip with a simple move, causing the wolf to take a step back.
"When we meet a bad boy like him, there is only one method that will work on them. I like to call it, 'beat them until they listen to you.' Good boys deserve cuddles, and bad boys only get to taste my whip," Yiren muttered, snapping at the wolf as fast as a flash of lightning.
Auu!
The wolf yelped as he got struck on its side without any chance of resistance. The difference in strength was just too much. The Wolf didn't yet reach the God Stage to face Yiren on even grounds.
"How does it feel like? How does it feel to taste your own medicine?" Yiren called out angrily, changing from a cute Goddess into an evil Demon.
Awuu!
Wolf howled in pain, this time limping on a front leg as the whip struck again.
"You like the pain? Isn't that what you wanted to do to that boy? Killing him like an idiot? What Alpha are you to be this stupid?! Do you think they would let you live if you killed the boy? They would kill you as well and then eat you! Is that what you wanted?!" Yiren scolded loudly, confusing everyone gathered.
Did she really scold a beast?
Outside the arena, Lisa was gazing at the scene while shaking her head, recalling how many times Drakos got punished. Only now did she realize why Drakos was so afraid of Yiren this whole time.
"Poor Drakos…" Lisa muttered with a sigh, feeling bad for him.
Everyone thought the wolf in the arena would stay stubborn, fighting till the end like the Alpha would usually do, but contrary to everyone's thoughts, the wolf's expression changed. It stopped glaring its eyes at Yiren, calming down instead.
Au-woof!
The wolf bark-howled at her as if he was replying to her question, to which Yiren nodded satisfied.
"Good! So at least you are smart enough to admit to your mistake!" Yiren called out and pointed at the youngster behind her. "The boy you just tried to kill is your only chance of survival, but at the same time, your only chance for the bright future! Don't you want to become stronger and be the strongest wolf?"
The wolf's eyes brightened as he barked once again, shocking the Hidden Leaf Village.
"She is a real Goddess! She can even talk with beasts!" Someone called out, amazed to which everyone else nodded eagerly.
"Times have changed! Beast Race is no longer the kings of this land. If you want to reach the top, you need to adapt! Only with a human partner can you succeed. They can do what you can't, and you can help them with what you can do the best— hunting!" Yiren announced and pulled out a pill from her storage Ring.
"Eat this healing pill that will treat your wounds and join hands with your partner to become one of the greatest in the world or turn around and get back in the cage. The choice is yours."
Chapter 44: To the Bar!
The black wolf hesitated. It gazed behind him at the gates to the underground taming grounds. It spent its last month inside one of the cages and it definitely wasn't the best time of its life.
Who would choose being locked inside a cage over freedom?
The wolf then gazed at the pill and the partner that was chosen for it. The youngster looked at him with hope as he stood up, extending his hand as well.
"Bolo…? Will you be my partner?"
His question seemed to be that one last string that made up the wolf's mind. It stepped forward, limping towards Yiren and extended its tongue, eating the pill.
Bam!
Spirit Qi momentarily burst out from the wolf as the wounds healed in a blink.
It wasn't the end though. The wolf began to cultivate, using the momentum from the Spirit Qi gained.
Awuuu!
"It's breaking through!" Someone called out from the crowd.
The black wolf howled as it began to grow in size, its fur becoming more sharp and spiky with a red tint to it. The transformation only lasted a few moments but the pressure it emanated at least doubled.
"Bolo!" the youngster called out excitedly, wanting to rush over to the wolf but Yiren stopped him, gazing into the wolf's eyes.
"Do you think you can break through so fast alone? Only by partnering with a human will you truly awaken your true potential," Yiren called out and finally stepped back to join the little girl, leaving the youngster alone with the wolf.
They stared at each other for a second before the wolf approached him, giving the boy a lick on his face.
"Bolo!"
The youngster shouted the wolf's name as it dove to hug him, embracing its massive neck. This time the wolf didn't scheme to kill him but instead cuddled back. At least for one person, that evening ended well but Yiren couldn't guarantee it for others.
Yiren was just warming up with her scolding.
She embraced the little girl and teleported above the Arena, gazing at the people gathered around the net. Due to the commotion, the crowd grew a few times in size compared to before.
"I'm disappointed in you, elders of this village. I thought I taught you better," Yiren called out sternly, fully embracing the figure of the Goddess. "Spirit Beasts are our friends and partners. Stop thinking so lowly of them. They are not brainless and they have feelings too. As they grow, their intellect follows, sometimes even exceeding Humanoid Races. If only you give them the chance to understand and talk to them, the bonds you create would be much stronger."
"It's all my fault," The Village Leader admitted. "The wolf didn't show signs of being an alpha. He was aggressive but I figured it's a natural behavior. Later he started behaving calmly so I thought—"
Yiren cut him off as she pointed out, "Exactly, that's your mistake. You thought. When it comes to taming, you have to feel it. If the beast is tamed, it will show it through actions. Blindly assuming they are without event talking with it will only lead to catastrophe and death."
"Yes, Goddess," the Village Leader accepted with a bow. "We will be careful in the future and more direct with our taming."
Yiren finally landed within the crowd after her speech and added, "Just in case anyone misunderstands, I don't condone beating beasts. Even in this special case, I restrained myself. My intention was not to hurt it but give the wolf wake-up call, stimulating it with a bit of pain. Without the connection of the pain with the correct dialog, this method won't work so don't try this at home."
"Miss Goddess is amazing!" the little girl called out as she gave Yiren a kiss. "Thank you for saving my brother."
She seemed to understand it was time to separate so she hopped down from Yiren's embrace and ran off to her parents after wishing Yiren the best.
"Good luck on tomorrow's mission, Miss Goddess!"
Yiren couldn't help but smile brightly as she watched the little girl hop away. When Lisa came over and they began flying back to the Village Leader mansion, Yiren muttered happily, "Kids are so fun. I want to have my own in the future…"
"Well, you will have to ask Xuefeng about it," Lisa suggested.
"No need," Yiren shook her head. "When the time comes, I will tie Xuefeng to the bed and do it myself, hehe."
Yiren's giggle gave Lisa chills.
"The more time I spend with you, the more you remind me of Nuwa. I wonder if you become just like her when you grow up," Lisa thought out loud to which Yiren giggled even more.
"Haha, I don't think so. Compared to my mom I have a long way to go. If it was her, that wolf would be beaten into a pulp, forced to beg for mercy. I don't think mom has the time to be a beast tamer though. She is too busy bullying humans to bother with beasts."
"Trueeeeeee," Lisa nodded eagerly. "I will pray for the souls that suffered since she entered the Heaven Realm."
———
"Aaaaa! I can't do this anymore! I need to go out!"
After continuous hours of Qi refining, Nuwa was done, too bored to carry on. Patient Cultivation definitely wasn't for her. She wanted action! What normal person could sit in one place for hours and do the same thing over and over again?!
"Wu! Are you coming with me?" Nuwa called out as she hugged Wu from behind, stopping her from refining another Upgrade Fragment.
"Where do you want to go?" Wu asked calmly as she opened her eyes.
"Let's go roam the city and play around!" Nuwa proposed immediately.
"Isn't the Celebration Party going to start any time soon? It's already after sunset. My grandpa will be really mad if we are late," Wu pointed out before suddenly changing her mind. "Never mind, I'm down. What's the better method to piss off my grandpa other than being late to his stupid party."
"Yes! I love you!" Nuwa exclaimed happily and pulled Wu out of the bed, storming outside their mansion.
"Yes, Misses? Is there something we can help you with?" The guards asked as he informed, "The Celebration Party will start in an hour. Someone will come soon to prepare your dresses for it. President Wu will also personally come over to take you to the venue."
"Are you done?" Nuwa questioned annoyed as she walked past the guards with Wu following closely in tow. "We are going to roam around the city. We will surely come back before the party starts. Don't worry."
Swoosh!
The guards blinked past them, appearing in the front with their arms spread wide.
"Miss Wu, please don't do this to us! We were ordered to keep you in the mansion before the Party starts. We already broke the rules by letting you roam around the Trade Union territory. Please, stay inside else we will be punished," the guards begged yet Wu wasn't moved at all.
"I know it's your job, but who do you think I am? A prisoner? We are free to do whatever we want and no one will tell me otherwise, even my grandpa," Wu replied sternly, already done with those limitations. "Block my way one more time and we will talk differently."
The duo overtook the guards, yet they blocked them once again.
"Miss Wu, please! We begging you!" The guards pleaded but they were ignored.
"Nuwa," Wu called out calmly to which Nuwa nodded with a playful smile. "With pleasure."
'Unauthorized use of violence. First warning. Please cease fighting.'
Just as the robotic notification arrived in her mind, the two guards got frozen stiff, unable to move a finger.
Wu didn't wait either. Earth Qi burst out from her legs into the ground and began wrapping around the two guards. In seconds, they become statues, covered with a thick layer of earth. Both posed like a letter 'T' with their eyes panicked.
"I told you not to block me again," Wu muttered as she approached them and placed her hand on top of the statues. Silvery Metal Qi covered her palm and then she created another layer around them, made fully of heavy metal.
Even if they had the power to escape, it would take them some time.
"I will be fined if I hold them longer. Let's go," Nuwa called out happily as she embraced Wu's shoulder. "The world outside this jail is waiting for us!"
"Miss Wu, don't leave us like this!"
"Miss Wu, noooo! Mercy!"
"Miss Wu—"
The guards' cries grew quieter the further they walked away until they couldn't hear them anymore.
"Hehe, hopefully your grandpa doesn't find out we are gone any time soon else he might turn the Capital upside-down just to find us," Nuwa commented playfully, ready to do just that.
"Where are we even going?" Wu questioned curiously only to get an obvious answer she could have expected.
"To the bar!"
Chapter 45: Hello Ladies
"How do I look?"
President Wu questioned as he looked at himself in the mirror. He was in his bedroom, preparing for the Celebration Party and wore a full black suit, including an elegant black shirt that was tied with a black bow-tie. His sleeves had a golden design on them which gave him an imperial look.
He didn't receive an answer from his assistant, so he gazed to the side and saw her staring blankly. Her amazed expression was exactly what he wanted to see.
"Ehem, will President Wu punish me if I say I want to take a bite of you…?" Lady Assistant asked playfully as she took a step forward, grabbing President Wu's hand. "President Wu is extremely sexy in a black-gold suit."
He grinned at the compliment and pulled her closer, forcing a kiss which she gladly accepted.
"If the party didn't start soon, I would take you to the bedroom and punish you right away," President Wu muttered with desire in his eyes and pulled away, gazing back at the mirror, trying to fix the bow-tie. "Talking about the party, how are the preparations?"
Lady assistant pushed his hands away and began fixing the bow-tie for him as she reported, "Everything is prepared according to President Wu's instructions. We have the best chief, the best musicians, and the best venue. Although we didn't have much time to prepare, we managed to settle everything in a few hours."
Mhmm…
Lady Assistant moaned when President Wu began roaming around her body with his free hands but he seemed already used to it, not even commenting.
"All top Families and Clans from the Capital have also been invited and all of them confirmed their arrival. The celebration will be the grandest event that happened this year for sure, with all young talents from Fire Land appearing at the party."
"Will the ones I suggested come as well?" President Wu asked curiously to which Lady Assistant nodded eagerly. "Yes, three individuals from the top one hundred Dragons Steps confirmed their arrival. Even the top twenty Blissful Knight will come, but President Wu…"
Lady Assistant paused, looking into President Wu's eyes as she was finally done fixing his bow-tie.
"You don't like them?" President Wu asked confused. "Aren't they one of the best geniuses? Wu needs some strong partners in the future if she wants to enter the Ancient Realm in the future."
"I have nothing bad to say about those young 'candidates' but I still don't think it is a good idea to mess with Miss Wu's love life. She loves Young Master Xuefeng, so we should respect that. I'm sure he will—"
Lady Assistant got cut off by President Wu as he grabbed onto her cheeks, "It's enough. I don't want to hear the rest."
"President Wu, I always support all of your decisions but I can't support this one. I support freedom without any restrictions. You can't live Miss Wu's life for her else it will backfire," Lady Assistant warned, not giving up but President Wu was stubborn.
"It's okay, we can disagree and I will still do what I think is better," President Wu replied simply. "No grandchild of mine will be a side character who is following someone else. Right now, my only granddaughter is just another wife of his. How would you feel if I got myself ten more hot assistants?"
Lady Assistant wasn't upset at that question, replying honestly, "I would feel really bad at first, but if that can make President Wu happier, I would learn to accept it. I'm also confident I would still be the number one assistant if that happened."
"You missed the point. I want Little Wu to create her own legacy. I don't want her to live in that kid's shadow," President Wu called out before waving his hand. "Leave it. I already decided. She will learn to understand it as she meets other experts who already entered the Dragon Steps. The difference in power is too big. That Xuefeng is already behind them all and without any power backing him, he is not going to catch up. No one will help him knowing he is the Trade Union's enemy."
He kissed Lady Assistant, showing he isn't mad at her and walked away towards the door, laughing, "Haha! Unless it's Sect Master Liu himself, no one in the Heaven Realm will go against me!"
Just as he spoke, President Wu felt a disturbance with his Spirit Awareness. His Spirit Qi filled the whole mansion, so he controlled everything that happened inside. It was one of his personal Experts who barged into his mansion and rushed towards his bedroom with a panicked expression.
Something bad had to happen as everyone knew not to bother him anymore today.
Knock, knock!
The Expert banged against the door hurriedly as he called out, "President Wu! Urgent news!"
If it was Trade Union related, it would be one of the staff informing him so it could only be something personal.
"Enter!"
Upon calling out, the Expert immediately entered the bedroom and bowed, reporting without even catching his breath.
"President Wu, we received news about Liu Xuefeng! He escaped before our Experts arrived and his location is unknown!"
President Wu frowned at that, not because it was shocking but it was the opposite.
"That's it?"
"No Sir! He used a Forbidden Art to kill all of the Trade Union's experts who pursued him, forcing the leader of the local hunting squad to use his Teleportation Artefact to escape. He then used that same Forbidden Art to crack the hole in the Safe Zone barrier and disappeared without a trace," the Expert continued reporting.
President Wu raised his eyebrows. That was more serious, definitely impressive from Xuefeng's side but still not enough to be this panicked. He was about to scold the Expert when he added another news.
"That's not all! It seems like Sect Master Liu recruited Liu Xuefeng and his wife Xiao Tianshi as their Personal Disciples. They even displayed his signature tokens. Many saw it, and it's one hundred percent confirmed."
President Wu was so shocked he couldn't even react when he heard the first part.
"W-what did you just say? That Sect Master Liu?" President Wu asked, stuttering for the first time ever. "Impossible! He is behind a closed-door Cultivation!"
"Everyone saw Sect Master Liu's tokens in their possession. There is no other possibility," the Expert assured and took a step back just in case.
President Wu finally understood why the Expert was panicking. Even he was panicking now. How could he kill the Personal Disciple of the strongest Cultivator in Heaven Realm?
"Damn it! I need to visit that geezer as soon as possible! Once Xuefeng joins the House of Dragons, the whole plan is busted!" President Wu cursed, returning to Lady Assistant to settle this matter when another two guards burst hurriedly into his mansion.
"Miss Wu and her friend ran away!"
———
If Nuwa and Wu were close to the Headquarters, they would hear a scream coming from President Wu's mansion, but they were already in the promised bar, drinking the local specialties. They asked the Flying Beast owner to bring them to the grandest bar in the city, and here they were.
Unfortunately, the grander the place, the more flies gathered inside.
The moment Nuwa saw three idiots come over, she knew there would be trouble. She was about to stop them before they even started when she noticed their high ranked gear, definitely worth a lot of money. Being bored as she was, her lips curved from a great idea in her mind.
"Hello ladies, would you mind if we joined you for a drink?"
Chapter 46 Robbery
Wu was having a great time chatting with Nuwa while drinking by their table, so when the three young men approached, she momentarily frowned, getting ready to send the intruders away.
To her surprise, just as she was about to speak, Nuwa squeezed her on the knee to stop her and called out to the boys with a cheerful smile, "Heyyy, sure! But only if you order us drinks, okay? We are almost done with ours."
Hearing the confirmation, the three smiled to each other and signaled to the waiter who was just passing by, "Waiter, bring those beautiful ladies another glass of whatever they had, and for us three, get us the finest wine you have. Don't worry about the price."
Meanwhile, Wu was figuring what happened with Nuwa to accept such a request. The Nuwa she knew wouldn't allow any other man aside from Xuefeng even to approach her, yet now she even invited them to sit by the same table.
"What are you doing…?" Wu questioned quietly, only cringing when she gazed at the three filthy young masters.
"What? Didn't we come to the Capital with the main goal to meet other people and achieve our dreams? Don't worry. It's going to be fun," Nuwa assured happily, loud enough for the guys to hear it before directing the question to them as well. "Right? Will you have fun with us?"
The three young masters brightened and the one leading them replied confidently, "Of course! We will have lots of fun together. We are always open to meet new people as well, and when we saw you two from afar, we just had to come over to introduce ourselves."
He gave Nuwa a casual smile and brushed his fingers through his fringe up black hair, trying to act charming. With a natural vibe of a leader, it wasn't a surprise many women took a second look at him as he passed by the tables.
"See? They are down to have fun. We can chat and maybe even become friends with them," Nuwa suggested to Wu as she looked at her while winking. "What do you think?"
As Nuwa asked, she motioned with her head at the guys while rubbing Wu's Storage Ring. Wu finally understood.
It was a robbery!
"Alright, but only for a few drinks…" Wu agreed reluctantly, to which Nuwa exploded with happiness and moved to the side, squeezing next Wu so the guys can fit by their table. "Come, come, sit with us. We have plenty of space!"
The Bar was separated into two levels. The first one, where they currently sat, was filled with elegant moon-shaped tables built into the shiny black rock, giving just a bit of privacy for every customer. Light music played in the background as waiters brought drinks and food straight to the tables. Only this level was crazy expensive, with only a few bottles capable of emptying their whole wallets. Wu didn't want to imagine how much did the food on the second level cost, but they definitely couldn't afford it on their own.
The three young men didn't hesitate and sat down on one side, almost pushing each other to be the one to sit right next to Nuwa. In the end, it was the black-haired man who won.
His buddy fixed his pricey jacket and quickly counter-attacked, aiming his advance at Wu.
"I apologize for my friends' behavior. They seem to be in a rush today," he said casually as he gave her a look-over and praised, "I can't help but be amazed by your style. That black leather armor matches perfectly with your hair. I couldn't take my eyes off you as we walked past."
Wu resisted the urge to cringe and pretended to blush as she took a sip of her drink. If it was acting, Wu could do it all day.
"She is shy at first, but she should relax after a few drinks," Nuwa assured and introduced them while hugging Wu, "This is Sky, my sworn sister that I met during my adventures. My name is Joy, and you can't break us apart. The hero who claims us will for sure have us both. Unfortunately, we are still yet to meet him in this realm."
Wu praised Nuwa internally for the creative play of words. Naturally, only Xuefeng could claim them, and the latter was also correct. The three guys grinned as if they already imagined themselves on the hero's spot.
"You two have beautiful names," the third man spoke for the first time, immediately getting onto first-name terms. "Joy, you are an Elf, right?"
Nuwa rubbed her ear as she answered, "Yes. I'm an Elf Princess, hehe."
"I knew you were special the moment I saw you," one of them expressed, but they didn't seem that shocked as if they met countless Princesses already.
"What about you three? How can we call you?" Nuwa questioned, pushing the conversation forward. "I can sense you are powerful cultivators."
"Ehem," the black-haired leader cleared his throat. "I have a name, but many call me Blissful Knight. I'm not sure if you have ever heard of me?"
His two friends rolled their eyes but didn't stop him.
"No way!" Nuwa suddenly exclaimed as she stared at him in shock. "That Blissful Knight?!"
Wu was sure both her and Nuwa had no idea who he was, but they shared the same expression, looking both excited and nervous. Blissful Knight seemed to be already used to such reaction.
"Shhh…" Blissful Knight silenced her with a finger on his lips, but he couldn't hide the smirk from his face. "It's best if you don't shout my name so freely. I came to the Fire Land Capital incognito."
He gave Nuwa a wink, to which Nuwa blushed as well.
"What brings the famous Blissful Knight to the Fire Land Capital?" Nuwa asked curiously.
"Just as you two, we roam the Heaven Realm in search of different opportunities, to meet new people and make friends. This time, we got a chance to attend a Celebration Party organized by the President of the Trade Union. It will begin any time soon," Blissful Knight replied casually, trying to act humbly, but it was apparent he was bragging.
If only he knew that he was talking with the stars of the party.
Chapter 47 Elvish Aphrodisiac
"Oh… So sad… I hoped we could spend more time with the Legend," Nuwa muttered disappointed. "We have never met anyone this famous."
"Don't worry, we still have some time, and I'm sure the party will be boring anyway," Blissful Knight assured as he took the compliment. "If I had a choice, I would prefer to spend my evening with you lovely ladies, but unfortunately, our Elders wouldn't like it."
"Who is that Celebration Party for?" Nuwa inquired curiously. "We didn't hear anything about it in the news."
"Because it's recent," Blissful Knight replied right away. "The granddaughter of the Trade Union President Ascended to Heaven Realm from the lower realm just today, and the whole celebration is rushed. If we weren't in the Fire Land Capital, I don't think we would make it in time for the party."
"That granddaughter must be a great beauty. I wish we could meet with her, ah…" Nuwa sighed, leaning on Wu's shoulder. "We could create a great trio with her."
Blissful Knight's friends seemed already restless from being overshadowed by Mr. Legend as one pointed out, "I heard she is beautiful, but I doubt she can compare to you two. I would also choose to stay behind to entertain you."
"Aww, you are so sweet," Nuwa called out, placing her hands on the chest.
"Wait," Wu suddenly broke the conversation as she looked at Blissful Knight. "Our meeting sounds really unbelievable. How can we know you are him? Do you have any proof?"
Blissful Knight didn't hesitate and pulled out a round token made out of gold metal. He displayed it, and they saw a number twenty engraved on it.
"Can you recognize it?" Blissful Knight asked proudly. "The number represents my current ranking on the Dragon Steps."
His friend didn't seem like they wanted to spare him all the limelight, and they pulled out their own tokens with eighty-seven and ninety-five numbers on them.
"Although we are not in the top twenty, we are also high in the rankings. All of us in the top one hundred members have Nine Elemental Cores," he explained.
"Whoa… You are all amazing. I knew it the moment I saw you," Nuwa said in amazement, using their own line against them and muttered unhappily, "I don't even think we could get into the ranking… We are still newbies when it comes to cultivation…"
As she spoke, the waiter came over and placed their order on the table. Gazing at the new drink, she gulped her old in one big gulp.
"Well, that's not really a problem," Blissful Knight began after the waiter left. "If you are interested, I can recommend you two to join the House of Dragons, which would give you the chance to appear on the Dragon Steps one day."
Oh!
Wu had no idea what they were even talking about, but she suddenly awakened at that proposal and questioned with dreamy eyes, "Can you really do it for us?"
Blissful Knight brightened seeing Wu's eagerness and nodded, "Being in the top twenty of the Dragon Steps gives me the right to nominate two people every year to join the House of Dragons. Although it doesn't fully guarantee you can enter, I will make sure to train you well beforehand, so you can pass all the tests."
"There is only one issue, though," Blissful Knight added. "We just met not too long ago. I already promised those recommendations to my friends. Unless we become closer, I don't think I can break it."
"…"
Both Nuwa and Wu were speechless, not expecting he would go for such a low blow, trying to get them using something so useless like a recommendation spot. It made them sad that probably most girls wouldn't hesitate but throw themselves in Blissful Knight's arms.
Wu continued to act without knowing Nuwa's plan and asked shyly, "What if we become closer…?"
Blissful Knight poured a cup of wine for him and his friends before taking a sip. A sweet aroma filled the air as Blissful Knight asked interested, "What do you propose?"
Wu wanted to reply when Nuwa interrupted, suggesting, "How about we discuss it in the private room?"
Both Wu and the guys were surprised by the proposal.
She shrugged and explained, "Didn't we decide to have fun? We can get closer while having fun. Isn't that a win-win for everyone?"
"Joy, what are you even saying…? We just met them," Wu pointed out in panicked expression but Nuwa placed a finger on her lips, silencing her.
"Didn't we come to the Capital in search of the opportunity?" Nuwa questioned. "This is our chance to finally reach the sky. If you don't want, I can take all three of them at the same time."
Wu's eyes widened, but seeing Nuwa was standing up, Wu followed, grabbing Nuwa's arm as she called out, "No, I will go. We are sworn sisters, aren't we?"
"I love you," Nuwa said happily and embraced Wu's face, kissing her directly on the lips.
Wu thought it would be just a peck kiss, but Nuwa held her tighter, prolonging a deep kiss. Before long, her tongue pushed inside her mouth, but before she panicked, Wu tasted another object slipping out from Nuwa's tongue.
It was a pill!
It quickly dissolved in her mouth, releasing a bitter liquid that she was forced to drink. Only then did Nuwa release her, wiping her lips from the excess saliva.
"Cough, I'm sorry, I just love kissing," Nuwa apologized as she cleared her throat with a sip of her drink and asked the boys playfully, "Are we ordering that private room, or are you busy with your party? If you can't, I guess I will have to satisfy myself with my sister."
The three shook their heads as if they just woke up from a dream, and the Blissful Knight was the first to pull the trigger.
"Waiter!"
Wu had full trust in Nuwa as she wouldn't secretly feed her an unknown pill for no reason. She had something up her sleeve.
Nuwa hugged her while giggling, and they followed the waiter, getting into the private room first. It was like a bedroom with a giant bed and dining area. Nuwa pulled on her arm, and they dashed towards the bed, laying down full of smiles.
"Ah! So soft!" Nuwa exclaimed. "I could sleep here tonight."
The three fat sheep followed them inside, walking stiffly as if it was their first time getting pulled into the room by women. In the world dominated by powerful males, it was mostly men who would pull women into bed, not the other way around. Dominant women like Nuwa were hard to find.
"Actually, I rented the room for the whole night, so we are free to use it for how long we wish," Blissful Knight commented, acting the least awkward from the three.
"Perfect!" Nuwa exclaimed as she sat down. "You can even come over after the party is over, and we can do it once again. But then we will need something special."
"Something special?" The three asked at the same time.
Nuwa only grinned and pulled out a vial filled with red pills.
"Have you ever heard of the Elfish Aphrodisiac?"
Chapter 48 Have Fun Boys~
Nuwa rotated the pills inside the vial and explained before anyone could comment.
"They are special products only created by our race. They make females go extremely sensitive, feeling pleasure from every single touch while males become hard as rocks, capable of reaching new heights."
Nuwa poured two pills on her palm, and in front of them, she placed one pill on her tongue and swallowed it.
"Sky? Do you want one too?" Nuwa called out as she placed the second pill on Wu's palm. "You will feel amazing after it."
Wu hesitated a bit, but then she gave the boys a look-over and took the pill as well. It was surprisingly sweet and melting slowly, so she swallowed it whole. Immediately, a burning desire struck her mind, making her cheeks blush.
She felt hot all over her body, but it was bearable, not to the point of losing her mind. Nuwa looked much better compared to her, but her face was also reddened, all the way to her pointy ears.
"So…" Nuwa began softly as she displayed the vial for them to take. "Will you join us…? Anyone who doesn't take one is not allowed on the bed…"
If Wu was a man, she would also be tempted by Nuwa's techniques, so she couldn't blame the guys for quickly falling into her trap.
"Sure!" Blissful Knight's friends were the first to move forward with Blissful Knight following right behind them.
They took the vial and pulled out one pill each before passing the vial to the Blissful Knight. They didn't seem to worry after Nuwa and Wu took the pills as well. Anyone would think the pills were harmless.
Blissful Knight didn't hurry, gazing at the two of his friends after they swallowed their own pills.
The effect took off immediately.
"Whoa! It's working so fast! I can feel the power and the heat spreading throughout my body!" One of them called out as he flexed his muscles and looked down at his pants. With just a few seconds, his pants grew in size.
"It seems like Blissful Knight doesn't want to join us… It seems like we will have to satisfy ourselves with you two," Nuwa called out with a shrug and gazed at the Blissful Knight. "If you can, please close the door after you leave. We only want real men here."
"Haha, don't worry bro, we will take good care of them," Blissful Knight's buddies assured as they laughed, beginning to take off their armors.
"Wait!" Blissful Knight exclaimed as he popped the red pill into his mouth. "Who said I'm leaving? Of course I'm staying!"
The pill began working for him as well, and Nuwa finally dropped the act.
"Oof, finally… I thought we would never get rid of them," Nuwa muttered with a sigh, dropping her sweet smile. "My cheeks are already hurting from smiling."
"Huh?" Blissful Knight seemed ultimately confused at the sudden change of Nuwa's behavior when suddenly, two of his buddies dropped to the floor.
Thud. Thud.
They were like heavy tree planks hitting the ground with their heads all red from the blood going up against their brains.
"You still kept a straight face the whole time. I wanted to cringe and punch holes in their eyes whenever they gazed at me," Wu commented as she sat on the bed, rubbing her temples. "Let's just get it done."
Thud.
As she spoke, Blissful Knight dropped to the floor as well, smashing his face with all the power.
"Au, that must have hurt," Nuwa said as she stood up, helping Wu as well.
Ah!
The moment Nuwa grasped her hand, an overwhelming pleasure stuck Wu, causing her to let out a loud moan. When Nuwa caught her, hugging her tightly, it was even worse. Both of their bodies shivered from pleasure, forcing them to stand still until they return to normal.
"Ahhh… It feels good… We need to test them with Xuefeng when we meet again…" Nuwa whispered into Wu's ear as they used each other to stay standing. Even for Nuwa, the pills seemed extremely potent.
"What are those pills?" Wu questioned as she slowly returned to normal. "I thought you are going to give them some poison, but it really is an aphrodisiac…"
"Yeah, it is. Lisa made it by accident when she tried to make a pill to fight with beasts. I told her to make some more for me while preparing an antidote as well. It's ten times more potent than a normal aphrodisiac as it's meant for Beasts. Even the antidote couldn't fully stop its effects," Nuwa explained as she gazed at the three unconscious House of Dragons' disciples. "I'm surprised they even survived for this long."
"What will happen with them?" Wu questioned as she finally pulled away, taking a deep breath to combat the pent up desires.
"I'm not really sure. They shouldn't die for sure but what happens after they wake up is a secret. I only knew they would pass out from the blood pressure," Nuwa replied with a shrug and began stripping them from all the goods. "Hehe, come to mama."
All three Storage Rings flew out from their fingers, looking all shiny and pretty. Thin armors hidden underneath their clothes were also collected by Nuwa, leaving them with nothing but their jackets.
"I knew it. I can't break through the seal of their Storage Rings with my current strength." Nuwa muttered unhappily as she checked the loot. "But it would be a different story if they were no longer alive. How about we kill them?"
"You know we can't. That Almighty Spirit knows everything, and we will also have problems later. They came with their Elders and who knows what stages they have," Wu stopped her, acting more rational. "Xuefeng wouldn't be happy if he heard about all of it. We should never repeat this. I would rather fight a hundred beasts than act nice with perverts like this."
"Oh, the moment we meet, I will admit to everything, hehe," Nuwa replied with a giggle. "I'm sure we will receive some nice spanking, and he will punish us the whole night. Ahhh… I miss him."
"Me too… Let's leave before they wake up."
Nuwa grinned and called out playfully as they left the room, "Have fun boys~."
In front of the room, a waiter was waiting. He immediately stood up when he saw them leave. "Is there anything I can help with?"
Nuwa made an upset expression and called out, "Ah, don't say anything. Imagine we learned they prefer guys over girls, telling us to leave so they can play alone. Let's not disturb them."
She pulled out a single Fire Qi Upgrade Fragment and placed it on the waiter's palm.
"How about you lead us to the exit and answer some of our questions? I would like you to tell me everything about House of Dragons and Dragon Steps."
Chapter 49 Scolding
"So that's what it means…" Wu muttered as they walked down to the bar's exit. "To think they were so highly ranked, yet still so naive."
"Do you think Xuefeng will get to the House of Dragons once he learns about it?" Nuwa questioned curiously, her eyes becoming dreamy as she thought of her husband. "Maybe we should also look to get recruited? It seems to be the best Sect in the Heaven Realm."
"Knowing him, he will definitely want to become the number one on the Dragon Steps. It would be cool if all of us became top ten," Wu suggested. "I guess we will have to create a Nine Elemental Core for that."
"Wasn't that always a plan? I'm sure all of us will get one," Nuwa replied with a shrug, full of confidence.
They seemed to be overheard by the guests, who only smirked as they walked past them on the stairs. Everyone knew how hard it was to create Nine Elemental Core, yet Nuwa talked about it as if it was guaranteed.
Wu and Nuwa gazed at each other, silently agreeing not to talk anymore as it wasn't the right place.
The streets were filled with people despite the late hour with the night-life booming. They didn't bother wearing cloaks anymore, but it ended up being their mistake.
"Miss Wu! Where were you this whole time? We were searching for you everywhere! President Wu is losing his mind, please follow us!"
Just as they entered the main road, multiple black-clothed guards filled the sky, calling out to them upon landing. The crowd was immediately dumbfounded, moving out of their way. Anyone who could fly in the Safe Zone was one of the big shots that shouldn't be messed with.
"Huh? Didn't we say we are going to the bar? Did you think we were joking?" Wu asked, confused, not really bothered by their arrival. "Anyway, we are already returning. There is no need to hurry."
The guards visually panicked at her chill reaction.
"But Miss Wu, the Celebration Party, will start in fifteen minutes. We need to—" The guard called out but was cut off by Wu.
"No, we don't need to do anything. If we want to be late, we will be late," Wu countered with a frown before glaring at the guard. "It seems like I need to do some cleanup in the Headquarters as you all have some weird rules implemented in the place. Since when is the employee ordering the boss?"
Her gaze was cold like ice and sharp as a sword, silencing the guards in a blink. Her voice was loud and clear enough for everyone on the street to hear her as well.
Wu didn't seem to care that they were in the middle of the main road and continued to scold, "This is your last warning. Share it with all Trade Union Employees. Next time anyone tells me what to do, you don't need to come back to work the next day. Your job is reporting while leaving the final decision to me. If I want your suggestion, I will ask for it. I know very well what my duties are and what needs to be done."
Grabbing Nuwa's hand, she added, "Right now, we want to return back to my mansion and take a bath after a whole day of Cultivation. Now tell me, do we deserve a nice bath, or do you insist we go to the party like this?"
"Yes, Miss Wu…" The leading guard nodded, bowing his head without looking at her.
Only then did Wu relax and ordered, "Tomorrow in the morning, I want to see the full list of the rules for Trade Union Employees. If President Wu can't manage you well, I will do it on his stead."
Wu didn't wait for his reply as she walked away with Nuwa in tow. They quickly followed after them, leaving the crowd alone with questions.
Who was she? Why did Trade Union members listen to her like puppies?
At the start, it was confusing, and Wu looked like a spoiled Young Miss from some top clan, but the more details got revealed, the more people began to understand.
"Is she that rumored granddaughter of the Trade Union's President?"
"Must be. She was so domineering!"
"Yeah, Trade Union should grow in power if she takes control."
The people in the crowd began to chat, but without any confirmation, they could only wonder. The news about the Celebration Party was mostly forwarded to the invited parties, so it would be strange if it was leaked so soon.
As Nuwa and Wu walked back to the Trade Union's Headquarters, the guards gathered around them, clearing the way. It made a big commotion, but the girls didn't stop them, enjoying the empty road. It was a struggle to walk inside the crowds, especially while still being under the effects of the Aphrodisiac.
When they arrived, they didn't spot Wu's grandpa anywhere, so they slipped back into the mansion to prepare for the party. Just as they entered inside, Nuwa embraced Wu's arm as she called out, "Now I know what Xuefeng saw in you, hehe."
"Look who is talking. You were commanding people before I was born," Wu commented. "I still have a lot to learn when it comes to being shameless."
"Haha, don't worry. You are good. You were so fierce back there," Nuwa replied in laughter and pulled on Wu's hand, dragging her to the bathroom. "Let's relax a bit."
"Wait! Don't pull me! I'm sensitive!" Wu called out in warning as her cheeks reddened from the sudden movement, but Nuwa didn't stop. She dragged Wu to the bathroom and embraced her in a hug.
"We still need to get rid of the Aphrodisiac from our bodies," Nuwa explained as she began slipping Wu's clothes for her. "If we don't, it will bother us for a while."
"How can we do that?" Wu questioned quietly, only to have her dress fully taken off by Nuwa.
"Come have a bath with me to find out~"
Chapter 50 Worse Than Drinking
While Wu and Nuwa were relaxing in the bath, the Celebration Party already started with the last guests arriving. It wasn't just a normal dinner party but rather a full-blown dance ball with hundreds of guests. Instead of one big table in the middle, the venue was split into two sections.
One section was occupied by elders who sat by the elegant round tables filled with a variety of food, while the other had a spacious dance floor with both of its sides filled with Young Masters and Misses from various top clans. They also had tables of food but they were all stationed by the walls without anywhere to sit.
Even though the music played, no one was dancing as they waited for the organizer to officially start the party. Instead, they chatted between themselves as it was rare that all of the young experts from the Fire Land Capital would meet together.
Naturally, all of the young masters were focused on the tens of beauties that came to the party. Even though the main goal for coming to the party was to court President Wu's granddaughter, many knew their chances were close to zero. It was smarter for them to search for a partner from less influential figures.
"Miss Song! Every time we meet, you are only getting prettier. Tell me, what is your secret? Is it some secret technique or just your perfect genes?"
"Tsk, you only look at the outside. Although Miss Song is a peerless beauty, her strength and genius talent is something to look at. Miss Song, how is your progress with the Thousand Fragrance Art? I heard you achieved another breakthrough."
The most besieged from all the ladies was exactly Miss Song, a gentle and elegant lady of the Song Family who came to the party alone, having no one to take care of the pests. Despite being surrounded by men from all sides, she seemed calm, taking all compliments with a graceful smile.
She placed a strand of her long pink hair behind her ear and called out politely, "Boys, please, let's hold the conversation till Miss Wu arrives at her party. What if I fall for any of you and then you run away to admire Miss Wu's beauty. It wouldn't be fair to me, right? My heart is really fragile."
With her pink party dress that reached all the way to the dance floor, she covered every inch of her body aside from her face. If the boys wanted to admire her curves, they could only vaguely see her slim waist and her lemon-sized chest. When it came to her body, it was normal but her face was what made her stand out from the rest. Her slightly round cheeks, smooth skin, and small nose made her look extremely cute, like a childhood friend one used to secretly meet.
Naturally, in the Cultivation World, strength was still the most attractive factor. With the Dragon Steps mostly dominated by males, any female in the top one hundred could be considered a good catch. If they were beauties too, it was like a welcome bonus.
Miss Song's words worked like a charm on the boys, making them even more excited. She clearly implied there is a chance that she can fall for any of them.
"I'm sure Miss Song can beat Miss Wu in every aspect. No amount of beauty can sway my mind."
"Exactly. Miss Wu only Ascended recently. It will take years for her to catch up with us so she is not our competition at all."
Miss Song interrupted them again. "Boys, it's not good to talk behind someone else's back. Let's wait till she arrives. What if she is a cultivation genius like us? She will catch up quickly, especially with the full support of the Trade Union. They have unlimited resources, enough to push tens of cultivators all the way to the Celestial Stage."
"Miss Song is really the smartest," her admires called out amazed.
"Look, Elder Yang came," Miss Song pointed out suddenly. "But his disciples are not with him. Where is Blissful Knight?"
All the male Cultivators around her frowned when they heard his name being mentioned. Their main competitor, one with the highest ranking in the Dragon Steps of them all. When everyone heard about his arrival, they knew their chances of getting Miss Wu's attention dropped drastically.
On the biggest table, President Wu was sitting on his nails, entertaining his main guests while waiting for his granddaughter to show up. It was okay to be late but he knew she was doing it on purpose, making him annoyed.
The moment Elder Yang arrived, his old friend from back in the days, his mood immediately lifted. He could finally figure out the issue that has been bothering him for the last few hours.
Did Sect Master Liu really recruit Xuefeng as his personal disciple?
Elder Yang was one of the House of Dragons Elders, so he should have an idea of the situation. If that was really the case, President Wu would have to travel all the way to Spirit Land Capital to meet with him. There wasn't another solution. No one, even him, one of the Trade Union Presidents, could handle Sect Master Liu's anger.
"Elder Yang!" President Wu called out as he stood up, approaching the middle-aged man that just entered through the main entrance. He was a bit overweight with his hairline receding but one could see clearly if he wanted to unleash the power, he could.
"President Wu! Long time no see!" Elder Yang called out with a wave. "I'm sorry for arriving late. My disciples went somewhere and I can't find them."
"Oh! Where would they go? Do you want me to send my people and find them?" President Wu replied in surprise. "I thought Blissful Knight wouldn't miss a party like this and miss meeting my granddaughter."
"I know, it's really not his style. You don't need to bother, my people are already searching for them," Elder Yang shook his head, looking already tired bothering with that matter. "Talking about your granddaughter, where is she? I would love to meet her as well."
He gazed around the youngsters on the dance floor, looking for Wu but President Wu shrugged. "Do you think the main star of the party should come first? Naturally, if everyone gathers, I will send someone to call for her. I want all of the eyes focused on her during a big entrance."
It was just an excuse he thought of to cover for Wu but Elder Yang seemed to buy it easily.
"Clever. I can't wait to see her then," Elder Yang said casually and gazed at the main table. "I see many familiar faces. Shall we go greet them as we wait for my stupid disciples to arrive?"
"Sure, they were all waiting."
"Elder Yang, we found them."
Just as President Wu agreed, a cultivator in a white uniform, similar to the one Elder Yang wore, entered the venue and came up to them with the news.
"Then where are they?" Elder Yang asked sternly as he picked up a wine glass from the waiter's silver tray. "Tell them to quickly come over. Everyone is waiting."
He didn't seem like he planned on troubling himself in that issue. Too bad, he didn't really have a choice.
"Uhm, a special incident happened which requires Elder Yang's intervention…" the messenger muttered while cringing on his face uncontrollably. It seemed like whatever happened was just too much for him to handle.
Elder Yang could only excuse himself and follow him.
"I'm sorry brother, I will join you all in a second after I bring those rascals back. No idea what problems they caused but they better pray it's something mild," Elder Yang called out as he gulped down the wine.
"Hah, no worries. Take your time. If you need help just tell me," President Wu didn't mind at all, cheering for him. The more time he bought for Wu, the less embarrassment for him later.
When Elder Yang left the venue with the messenger, he quickly questioned, guessing the issue was too sensitive to expose it near other people, "What is it? Did they argue with someone? Where are they?"
"Elder Yang, they are inside one of the Exclusive Bar private rooms, doing something inappropriate…" the messenger muttered, causing the Elder Yang to curse. "Damn, I swear to heavens, if they got drunk again, I will beat them up until their mothers won't recognize them."
"It's much worse…" the messenger began, stopping himself in the last moment. "It's best if Elder Yang sees it for himself."
"Alright, show me the way," Elder Yang called out as he rubbed his eyes. "It can't be that bad, right?"
Unfortunately, he had to eat his words just a moment later after arriving at the Exclusive Bar. The Private room was already surrounded by his men and when he entered inside, he immediately felt weak in his knees.