Chapter 753
Chapter 753
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>Translator: Ryuma
>Chapter: 753
>Chapter Title: Departure
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"You’re helping a Si Ming deal with the Child God?"
Li Huowang stared in disbelief at Xuan Yin in front of him, repeating himself to confirm he hadn’t misheard.
This news was far too shocking for him.
Hearing Li Huowang’s question, Xuan Yin didn’t speak. He just stood there in silence.
"Which Si Ming are you helping? Which Si Ming in White Jade Capital is going after the Child God right now? What’s the exact situation?"
But this time, Xuan Yin still didn’t say a word.
"Say something! You throw out that bombshell and leave me here talking to myself? Is that fun for you?"
This time, Xuan Yin finally spoke. "I can only tell you this much. Think back on what I’ve already said. If you know any more, you’ll get tangled in the karma."
Hearing this, Li Huowang felt like he’d punched a wad of cotton—utterly frustrating.
"You? The Bureau of Foresight meddling in a fight between Si Mings? I just don’t buy it." Li Huowang eyed Xuan Yin with deep suspicion.
"Heh, from the sound of it, you think you know me that well? You think you know the Bureau of Foresight that well?"
"I’m not looking down on you all, but what you’re saying is just too outrageous."
No matter how he sliced it, those were Si Mings. He’d seen one before. Li Huowang didn’t think Xuan Yin could be of much help in a battle over the Heavenly Dao.
"Just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Since we oversee the heavens, we have our ways. And with the Dharma Cult trying to end the world, naturally other sects and factions aren’t happy with them—they’re helping us in the open and shadows alike."
Seeing Li Huowang open his mouth again, Xuan Yin flicked his long sleeve. "Enough. I’ve said plenty already. This isn’t for you to worry about."
"What you should be thinking about is taking this assignment. Only if we each do our part and fulfill our duties can we resolve this massive crisis."
Li Huowang, propping his chin in his hand, furrowed his brow in thought for a while before extending a finger toward Xuan Yin.
"One last question. How’s the situation up top? Are we in a better spot, or is the Child God?"
"That depends on how well you handle this job. If you succeed, the Child God’s playtime is over."
"You don’t need to doubt me. Even if I’m holding back, we’re ultimately on the same side. Besides, I gave you the Spinning Light Mirror—a treasure like that shows my sincerity."
"Alright, how many times are you going to repeat yourself? Who else is on this mission besides me?"
"Some skilled hands." As Xuan Yin spoke, he pulled a Bureau of Foresight badge from his robes. Two bold characters gleamed on it: Bing Shuai.
Li Huowang knew the Bureau of Foresight had its own hierarchy. No matter what, this badge outranked his old Gengqi status by leagues.
"No one’s in charge of you this time. They all answer to you. Even if you tell them to die, they won’t hesitate."
Li Huowang took the badge and looked coldly at Xuan Yin. "Where are they now? When do we set out?"
Xuan Yin extended his withered palm and tapped lightly on the Spinning Light Mirror hovering beside Li Huowang. "Go here. When you arrive, someone will brief you."
Li Huowang glanced at the glowing point on the Spinning Light Mirror, said nothing more, and turned to head in that direction.
As Li Huowang gradually exited the bamboo grove, Xuan Yin called after him. "Don’t worry. If you really run into danger, I’ll step in and pull you out."
Li Huowang figured when it came to matters of life and death, it was best to rely on himself.
After all, last time when he was inside that earth dragon’s belly, this guy hadn’t lifted a finger. It couldn’t be that he didn’t know how before but just learned right then, could it?
"Mm-hmm, got it. Alright, I’m hanging up." With Li Huowang’s finger pressing the red dot on his phone, the call ended with a beep.
"Who was that?" Yang Na took a sip of her stocking-flavored milk tea and asked Li Huowang.
"Who else? The grad student. He wants us to come over—probably about that thing Zhao Lei spilled."
"Alright, let’s grab the stuff and head there." Just then, her eyes lit up. She shoved the milk tea into Li Huowang’s hands and dashed toward a girl with a ponytail in the distance.
"Naona! Long time no see—miss me?" Yang Na greeted her bestie excitedly.
But the ponytail girl clearly wasn’t as thrilled. She glanced uneasily at Li Huowang in the distance, sipping the milk tea.
Though Li Huowang had deliberately worn sunglasses and changed his outfit today, Yang Na’s messy history with him was something she’d followed from start to finish. No way she wouldn’t recognize him.
"Mengmeng, got the stun guns?"
Yang Na took the small bag from her, opened it, and saw several high-voltage stun guns still in their packaging.
After the last incident, Li Huowang had learned the hard way about the need for weapons. Illegal ones were off-limits, so legal ones had to be stocked up.
Zhang Xiaomeng pulled Yang Na even farther from Li Huowang, speaking in that exasperated tone. "Tch! I went to all that trouble last time to get you those stun guns—for protection against who? You really don’t get it, or are you playing dumb? How are you still tangled up with him? Stockholm syndrome?"
"What are you talking about?" Yang Na gave her a light punch. "Huowang’s better now. His illness is cured."
"Even if he’s cured, it’s no good! He’s killed people! With your looks, what kind of boyfriend can’t you get? Why go for an ex-psycho?"
"Sigh, it’s really complicated." After Yang Na chatted endlessly with her bestie and finally talked her down, she came back carrying the bag.
Li Huowang handed the milk tea back, took the bag, opened it for a look, and snapped it shut with satisfaction. "How much?"
"Not much. A few milk teas’ worth. You don’t need to pay."
"I didn’t say I would, and neither did you. These are for them. Qingwang Lai should reimburse this guy."
"Oh, right? Okay then." Yang Na, sipping her milk tea, hooked her arm through Li Huowang’s.
"No need to stick to the real price. Inflate it a bit—that guy’s loaded."
Hearing this, Yang Na burst out laughing as she leaned on Li Huowang. But though she laughed, a trace of worry lingered in her eyes.
Things were getting more and more messy. She was genuinely afraid the situation would spiral further out of control.
The two scanned QR codes for a pair of shared electric scooters and headed toward Orange Isle.
If there was one piece of good news lately, it was this: as long as Li Huowang went out with Yang Na, no one asked too many questions. Young people dating was the most legitimate excuse.
(End of chapter)