Chapter 31 - Three Months (2/2)

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!

A set of panicked knocks resounded at his door. His mood went sour seeing how the knocks were so loud and annoying. Begrudgingly, he got up to answer the door. The moment he did, he saw a petite, bespectacled woman with reddened eyes at his door. His eyes widened in shock.

Ying Sumian?!

”Lord Zai, please help me!” She pleaded with a sense of urgency and desperation. He could tell she's been crying. He couldn't help but be surprised at her. Originally, she always called him by the title of Young Hero, and he loved it, but being called Lord made him feel giddy. He couldn't describe the happiness in his heart, but that also made him feel a little guilty looking at Ying Sumian's crying expression.

Composing himself enough to ask, ”With?”

He tried to sound like a powerful cultivator who could swipe all worries with just a word, or hold the skies. His back was straighter, and his eyes glowed with radiance.

”My family needs help...if they don't get it...I fear…” Her tone was filled with despair. It seems the Ying Clan was having troubles, wherever they were, but why would she come asking him for help? Sure, he displayed extraordinary prowess before, but it wasn't 'hold the sky and move the heavens' level of prowess.

”What help can I provide?” His expression turned solemn. He wasn't sure if he could offer help, and if he couldn't then what?

”I can explain on the way. We must hurry!” She urged, obviously not wanting to reveal anything if he wouldn't help. If he declined, then she'd likely try a different avenue or a different person. He had a peculiar feeling as if he was following along some sort of contrived plot.

”Where?” He inquired.

”Sky Titan City!” She exclaimed.

What?!

Sky Titan City was right near the Earthly Titan Sect and was its capital in the entire territory. Why would her family be located there? What help can he give there?!

”You mean…” His voice trailing off, he was going to decline to help her. There was no reason to accept such a plot. Sure, he and Ying Sumian were close, but it seemed like this request may very well be life-threatening. He contemplated an excuse, and his eyes lit up when he came up with a perfectly reasonable one.

”It's too far. I have to take the Spatial Platform in Five Months. I won't make it back in time.” He couldn't help but nod inwardly at his excuse. It was a legitimate one. He wasn't someone who would drop everything and help every damsel in distress. Hell, he didn't even really help her last time.

”I have a sky boat! We can make it the Sky Titan City in a few weeks, and return the same!” She urgently explained, completely destroying his excuse. However, he was astonished. A sky boat was an armament that could sail through the skies at exceptional speed, and since its through the sky, you can avoid many obstacles in your path or attempted robberies that would otherwise take place. It was exceptionally expensive, and even with his twelve mid-grade essence drops, he still couldn't afford one.

Despite being impressed, he still wasn't going to accept. There was no reason to.

Ying Sumian could see him contemplating another excuse, and she started to panic inwardly. She shouted, ”You can keep the sky boat after! I swear!”

He glanced at her in shock. He looked deep into her eyes and said, ”DEAL!”

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