The big man, Bazel, glanced at the man, "You're right. So, what do you suggest we do?"
The man suggested, "Block the news and find a way to eliminate that native."
Bazel threw away the towel, looked at the man, and stepped closer, "Good idea. Anything else?"
The man continued, "Councilor Wendy wouldn't care about the native's life or death. We should not only kill that native but make it look like an accident, an accident that would tarnish his reputation and make Councilor Wendy resent her homeland."
Bazel walked up to the man, placed his hand on the man's shoulder, "You're right, but have you considered what could escape Councilor Wendy's notice? If she suspects that Lord Bu Yu ordered us to do this, how would you explain it to Lord Bu Yu?"
The man's face turned pale instantly. He hurried to clarify, but it was too late. Bazel exerted force with his hand, and with a loud bang, the man who was just standing there turned into a pool of blood, staining the ground red. The smell of blood filled the space.
Everyone else was terrified, keeping their heads down and not daring to move.
At that moment, footsteps approached, and a young man walked in slowly. He was slim and pale, "Brother Bazel, don't be angry. That native is an explorer, and so am I. Let me take care of it. A duel resulting in death is normal. No one will blame me."
Bazel wiped his hands, "Then I'll leave it to you, Ghostfire."
A few days later, Lu Yin was studying a star map in the Purple Mountain King Mansion when he received a message from Bronson, "Your Highness, Captain Tao Xiang of the Sixth Team of the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams is here to visit."
Lu Yin looked up, surprised. Tao Xiang? Why would she come? He didn't seem to have any interaction with this loli. No, the first time he went to the imperial capital's court, this loli glared at him. Could she be here for revenge?
There was no time to think. As soon as Lu Yin arrived at the front hall, he saw a little loli wandering around with a super beautiful woman. The beautiful woman was Bai Xue.
"Oh, Lu Yin, you're here," Tao Xiang exclaimed happily, appearing in front of Lu Yin in an instant, her big eyes fluttering as she looked at him.
Lu Yin stepped forward, "Hello, Captain Tao Xiang."
Tao Xiang quickly stepped back, "Don't come near."
Lu Yin was puzzled and looked at himself, "What's wrong?"
Bai Xue explained, "The captain doesn't like standing next to people taller than her."
Lu Yin was stunned. Looking at Tao Xiang, the little loli was only about 1.2 meters tall. It would be hard to find someone shorter than her. No wonder Bai Xue kept her distance from her.
"The Purple Mountain King Mansion is so big, and so high, I like it," Tao Xiang said, looking around.
Lu Yin smiled, "If you like it, you can stay here."
"Really?" Tao Xiang was delighted. She liked high places, enjoying the feeling of looking down from above.
Lu Yin nodded, "Really. By the way, did you come to see me for something, Captain Tao Xiang?"
Tao Xiang nodded and faced Lu Yin seriously, "I want to apologize to you."
"Apologize? For what?" Lu Yin was confused.
Tao Xiang ruffled her hair, "I shouldn't have scared you in the court. I'm sorry." With that, she bowed solemnly.
Lu Yin was startled and quickly dodged. This was the captain of the sixth team of the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams, a super-strong cruiser, ranked in the top twenty of the entire Great Universe Empire. She didn't even need to bow to Undying Yushan, yet she was bowing to him. He couldn't accept it. However, he couldn't avoid it. Suddenly, several Tao Xiangs appeared around him, bowing together.
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed. Were these clones? No, it was speed—extreme speed.
After apologizing, Tao Xiang smiled at Lu Yin and was about to leave.
Bronson had mentioned that Tao Xiang was quick to admit her mistakes and had no scheming nature. Lu Yin didn't believe it at first, but now he saw it was true. This loli had no airs of a captain. It was a wonder how she got the position.
Seeing Tao Xiang about to leave, Lu Yin quickly said, "Captain Tao Xiang, since you're here, why not stay for some tea?"
Tao Xiang shook her head, "No, I have things to do."
Bai Xue nodded to Lu Yin and followed Tao Xiang.
Lu Yin took out a bag of snacks from his storage ring, shook it, and made a rustling sound.
Tao Xiang stopped, turned, and looked at the snacks in Lu Yin's hand, her eyes suddenly burning with desire, "This, is this the third-generation treasured ice dragon shrimp chips from the Kaka Territory, of which only fifty thousand packs were made?"
Lu Yin was surprised. He didn't expect the snacks to have such a big background. He had just wanted to try to attract Tao Xiang. He didn't expect it to work so well.
"If you like it, it's yours," Lu Yin smiled, handing the snacks to Tao Xiang.
Tao Xiang instantly appeared in front of Lu Yin, her eyes blazing, "You're really giving this to me? It's really delicious."
Lu Yin smiled, "Of course. It's a pity I only have one pack."
"It's enough, more than enough. I didn't even get one pack back then. Thank you, Lu Yin. You're really a good person," Tao Xiang said, clearly overwhelmed, like she had learned some ultimate martial skill.
Lu Yin was speechless. How did someone like her become a captain? She couldn't be very old, right?
Standing not far away, Bai Xue was shocked, looking at Lu Yin. Although Tao Xiang had no scheming nature, she wasn't easily approachable. The more straightforward someone was, the more discerning they were. She had never seen Tao Xiang so enthusiastic about anyone.
"Lu Yin, from now on, we're friends," Tao Xiang said, her big eyes sparkling, and she was now very close to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin didn't know how to respond, so he said, "I'll give you any good snacks I have in the future."
Tao Xiang's eyes brightened, "Thank you. But I can't just take your things for free. Is there anything you need me to help with? Just to be clear, I can't beat Wendy. Don't think of asking me to kidnap her."
Lu Yin raised an eyebrow. How much did she know about him? She knew he had kidnapped people before and was well-informed about his affairs. It seemed that anyone who became a captain wasn't a fool. This loli had clearly investigated him. Trying to fool her as a little girl would be disastrous.
"No need. You're a guest, and it's my duty to host you. Besides, as you said, we're friends. No need to be so formal," Lu Yin said with a smile.
"No, I don't like owing people things," Tao Xiang said, clutching the snacks tightly and biting her finger in thought. Her eyes lit up, "Do you want to learn any combat techniques? I can teach you."
Lu Yin was about to refuse but then paused, "You used a movement technique just now, right? It was really fast."
Tao Xiang was proud, "Of course. That's our Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams movement technique—Air Flash."
"Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams technique?" Lu Yin was curious.
Tao Xiang explained, "The Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams, the Imperial Hall, and the Royal Family all have their own techniques. They were actually all obtained by His Majesty from the Inner Universe. Air Flash is the exclusive movement technique of our Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams. It maximizes speed, slows down space, and deceives space. Do you want to learn? I can teach you."
"But isn't it the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams' technique? Can I learn it?" Lu Yin was surprised.
Tao Xiang nodded, "Because you're also part of the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams."
"Me? Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams?" Lu Yin pointed at himself. When did he join the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams? Wasn't it the Imperial Hall?
Tao Xiang smiled, "The Yushan Royal Family and the Purple Mountain Family are considered members of the Imperial Hall and the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams by default. Your position should be in the first team. I don't know the specifics, but you can definitely learn Air Flash. So, do you want to learn?"
"I would love to, as long as it doesn't violate principles or put you in a difficult position," Lu Yin said.
Tao Xiang giggled, "It won't be difficult. Come, I'll teach you." She grabbed Lu Yin's right arm, and they disappeared, reappearing several meters away. "Experience the essence of Air Flash."
Bronson retreated as soon as Lu Yin began learning Air Flash. He knew it himself, but everyone had a different understanding of Air Flash. He couldn't watch.
Bai Xue looked enviously at Lu Yin. She hadn't learned Air Flash yet.
Tao Xiang was extremely fast. Air Flash, like the Wandering
Step, required a high degree of leg strength. But Lu Yin had a foundation in the Wandering Step and had experienced the techniques of the White Night Clan, so learning Air Flash wasn't too difficult.
Even so, it took him two hours to barely perform it.
"You're really a genius. Most people take at least two months to learn Air Flash. Those qualified to learn it are the elite of the Imperial Court's Thirteen Teams and the entire Great Universe Empire. You've left them far behind," Tao Xiang praised.
Lu Yin exhaled, showing an excited smile. He had attacks like the Heaven Star Palm, White Night Fist, and Beast Claw. For defense, he had the Heaven Star Skill. What he lacked was extreme speed, and Air Flash filled that gap, "Tao Xiang, thank you."