After a well spent evening, a refreshed Kai changed into clean clothes and left his room with a calm and rested mind. He decided to go to Diso's room to clarify a few things.
As a priority, he wanted to find out about the cultivation rooms in the Istok Tower that were suitable for him. Right now, Kai decided to finally return to practising martial arts. He was confident that after obtaining the Kessia bloodline, he would be able to squeeze the most out of the Kings.
He had already spent quite a bit of time developing side skills such as alchemy and array mastery. Also, he had spent a lot of time, on the affairs of the Trade and Research Union. But this was primarily for his own benefit. Now he could develop in peace, feeling a stable and solid foundation under his feet. Right now, Kai needed to break through to the Cloud Sphere with all his might.
Kai realised, the sooner he raised his strength, the sooner he would be able to help Master Mo. Although Kai didn't show it, he treasured his teacher very much. This was his only family. Besides Old Man Mo, only one other person was also close to him, and that was his Brother Diso.
Although Diso wasn't his brother by blood, he was a brother in spirit. Sometimes, that meant much more than that.
With these thoughts, Kai calmly walked over to Diso's office and opened the door. In the room, Fatty was sitting quietly, reading something.
- How are you doing Brother Diso! Hehe. - Kai shouted with a laugh, bringing Diso out of his trance.
- Oh! It's you, Brother Kai! You created a commotion. - Said Diso, getting up from the table and approaching Kai.
- What are you talking about? - Kai asked in confusion.
- I mean your identity as Master of Alchemy. According to my information, countless forces have tried to dig for you over the past month. But so far to no avail. Haha. - Diso said angrily.
- I see... I don't really care, to be honest. How's the Trade and Research Union doing? - Kai asked calmly.
- In a word, fine. We've gained a lot of influential allies. The auction is becoming more and more popular. So, our influence is growing. - Diso explained with a smile.
- Well, that's good. I'm sure you will lead the alliance to unprecedented prosperity. - Kai said with a smile and patted Diso on the shoulder, "Oh, right. I hear you've been busy forming a combat unit. - Remembering, Kai asked.
- Yes, that's right. In the Border City of the Beast, the two pillars of power are money and strength. We are already doing well with the former, but we can't neglect the latter. We have begun to take in promising newcomers and invest resources in them. I predict that in the long run, we'll grow into a strong force. - Diso replied with a smile.
- I agree, I also think that this aspect should not be neglected. But I heard that you are being suppressed in the Endless Wasteland.'' - Kai said calmly.
- Hmm, there is such a thing. Surprisingly, there are those left who continue to seek conflict with us. I'm not quite sure what they are counting on. - Diso replied thoughtfully and continued, "For the training of the newcomers, it is vital that they go out into the Endless Wasteland and fight real battles. They need to toughen up in dangerous situations and build teamwork. - Diso explained.
- And who are these brave men who are causing us problems? - Kai asked indifferently.
- To answer in essence, Tandu and Fashur. 76th and 83rd place in the Glory Ranking respectively. They are the heads of the Blood Commonwealth Alliance and the Fury Group. Both the former and the latter are not the nicest people. They basically have a very bad reputation. - Said Diso, telling Kai the general situation.
Hearing this, Kai thought about it for a bit and started scratching his chin. He didn't really understand why they were targeting the Trade and Research Union so boldly.
- Fatty, tell me about their power levels. Not the organisations themselves, but specifically Tandu and Fashur. - Kai asked, sitting down on the couch.
At that moment Diso walked towards his desk. He decided he would get a barrel of wine. Since the conversation was likely to go on a bit long. He knew that Kai wouldn't refuse, but would only be glad. At the same time, Diso said:
- Fashur is at a high level of the Cloud Sphere and is considered quite strong among his level. He specialises in defence, his attribute is earth. But it is said that he cultivates fire-based techniques, and combines them with his energy very skilfully. You could say that as a result, he's strong in both defence and attack... - Diso narrated, explaining the points he knew.
- What about that peacock? - Asked with a wicked smile Kai.
- Hmm. It's a bit more complicated with Tandu. It's certain that he's already at the peak of the Cloud Sphere and is considered one of the strongest masters of his level. As for his techniques...'' Diso said, pausing, ''He's very cunning, and constantly acts out of others' hands. Tandu hasn't fought publicly in a long time. All I've been able to dig up is that his methods are a bit unique and he loves to put people into illusions. Even his attribute is a bit strange. - With a complicated face, Diso replied.
- 'I see your point...' replied Kai thoughtfully.
"Formidable opponents... They might not be easy to deal with. But that only makes me more excited. It's been a long time since I've had a good opponent. And these ones I'm also willing to send to the other world! Hehe..." - Kai thought in his head.
- Your face is kind of scary... - Said Diso, putting a glass beside Kai and pouring wine.
- Ah, yeah thinking of something good. Hehehe. - Laughing Kai replied.
- Yeah, right! I know how that sort of thing ends... - Diso replied sceptically.
- Come on Fatty. There's one more question. - Kai said with a smile, calming Diso down, -I want to enter cultivation, what would be suitable for me in the Tower of the Source? - Asked Kai, shifting the topic.
- Hmm, what exactly do you want to cultivate and for how long? - Diso asked a leading question.
- My cultivation technique. I will most likely enter closed cultivation for a few months. I need dense energy and no one to bother me. - Explained his criteria to Kai.
Hearing Kai, Diso hesitated a bit while sipping his wine. He seemed to be going through his thoughts right now. After a moment, he finally gave out:
- You should definitely go to the Tomb of Time. - Nodding his head, he said.
- What is it? - Kai asked.
- Exactly what you need. Remember what the merchant told us when we were heading to the Border City of the Beast for the first time? - Asked Diso in a counter question.
- The room with the strange passage of time? Something like that? - Answered Kai, remembering that trip.
- Yes. The Tomb of Time is one of the most expensive cultivation areas. I don't know who created it, but time flows differently there. If you spend two days in there, only one day will pass outside. Also, the energy there is very dense because the zone is almost at the bottom of the Tower of Truth. And lastly, when you go in there, you specify how long you want to spend there. After that you are sealed and you can only come out after the specified period of time. - Said Diso, explaining all the nuances.
- Hmm... - Kai said thoughtfully, - I think it will be fine, I don't want to waste time. - Kai answered himself.
"If there is such a marvellous area where I will waste less time... Then it's perfect!" - Thought Kai.
Although inside for Kai and his body time would run its course, outwardly he would spend much less time. This played to his advantage, because if he entered deep cultivation for half a year, only three months would pass outside.
- It's decided, I'll go there! Fatty, give me the resources to pay for the training area.'' - With a smile, Cai said.
At this moment, Diso stood up and went to his desk. He took a brush and started writing something, attaching his seal afterwards. When it was finished, he walked over to Kai and handed the sheet to him.
- What is this? - Kai asked in confusion.
- This is my official receipt. You give it to the Tomb of Time's manager, and I'll pay you back later. You don't have to carry a mountain of crystals around with you, it would be inconvenient. - He explained with a smile