30 Gatekeeper Association Headquarters (2/2)

Fei Bing Bing laughed awkwardly, \”haha sorry Frank.\”

From behind Frank a pretty woman, with clear big eyes, long black hair and skin so clear and white she looked like a doll, peeked into the kitchen.

\”Hi, I'm Qi Zhou, pleasure to meet all of you.\” She smiled brightly at them all.

Fei Bing Bing blinked quickly. This girl was really pretty. Where did Frank find her?

\”Nice to meet you.\” Fei Bing Bing smiled. \”I'm Fei Bing Bing, Detong's fiance.\”

\”Ahh you're so pretty Sister Bing Bing\” Qi Zhou said very politely.

Fei Bing Bing smiled brightly, what woman didn't like being complimented by another pretty woman. \”You're very pretty yourself sister Zhou.\”

\”Wow they're calling each other sisters already, they got close fast.\” Detong muttered into Wang's ear. \”So when are you proposing?\”

Frank Wang went red in the face. \”We only started going out two weeks ago. It hasn't been that long yet.\”

\”But you like her right.\” Zhao Detong smiled widely.

Frank Wang went even more pink as he stared at Qi Zhou who was chatting happily with Bing Bing. \”Of course I do. But I'll wait and see a little before any type of proposal. I shouldn't rush these things. I mean you took 6 years to propose to Bing Bing.\”

\”I took six years because I was a foolish assehole, and I didn't realise what an amazing woman I had at my side. Frank, when you know you've got something good you better claim it.\”

Frank listened to Detong's words and nodded, he'd definitely keep Qi Zhou.

When they first went out he'd been a bit nervous and for some inexplicable reason he'd felt some fear towards her, but after they got to know each other a bit more he realised they were amazingly compatible.

Qi Zhou was raised in the USA and moved to China only recently for her studies. She spoke perfect english. Frank Wang had grown up in the UK with his Mother and moved to live in China with his Father when he entered High School. So he was also fluent in English. It was a pleasant surprise that they could both communicate with each other in two tongues and it broke the awkwardness immediately.

Then he learned that Qi Zhou's parents were also divorced just like his. They both loved mint ice cream, and disliked greasy food, and loved spicy dishes. It was like they were made for each other.

\”Oh is that the gifts?\” Tanaka pointed to the bags in Frank's hands.

\”Ah yes, I said in the group chat that I'd get the gifts. So I bought a brand new rice cooker, a collection of dishware, some nice photo frames and I heard he got a car so I bought him some cool air fresheners that look like arrows. Since he loves archery.\”

\”Whoa nice gifts, perfect for a housewarming, I knew we could count on you.\” Zhao Detong chered and patted Frank on the back.

\”It was nothing really.\” Frank said, a little embarrassed from the praise. \”Ah you must be Tanaka Kato right, and you're Bei Lao. I don't think we've properly met.\” He shook Tanaka and Bei Lao's hands.

After greeting each other they all helped cook the dishes. They made heaps of dumplings, sweet and sour chicken, wonton, Mapo Tofu, and spring rolls as well as noodles and heaps of meat that they planned to grill later at Mao Lu's.

The doorbell rang again. Fang Kai was at the door. \”Sorry I came so late, I had a hard time finding this place. Damn, I knew you were rich Detong but this apartment is nice.\” Fang Kai couldn't help but comment as he looked around, \”Oh you guys have all the food packaged up already. Are we going there now?\”

\”Yes we were about to put all the food in my landrover and then head there.\” Zhao Detong said.

\”Yeah you came at the right moment to freeload off of all our effort.\” Tanaka hissed.

Fang Kai laughed ignoring Tanaka, \”Brilliant then I'll help you carry it all down.\”

Soon enough they were inside Zhao Detong's second car, a large red land rover, it was only a six seater but since Tanaka was rather small he sat in the middle at the back between Bei Lao and Fang Kai.

\”Yayyyyy let's go, onwards to Chaoyang!!!\” Bing Bing yelled excitedly.

They all cheered as Zhao Detong started the car and they began heading to Mao Lu's house.

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FLAMING STAR FORTRESS, GATEKEEPER ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS

Mao Lu phased through the white flame walls of the fortress and found himself in what appeared to be a waiting room. He was sitting on a seat made of white flames. In front of him a person, with six horns on their head, white hair, and red eyes sat opposite.

\”Dear Gatekeeper, may I have your name and the purpose of your visit?\” He asked politely.

\”Of course, my name is Mao Lu. Gatekeeper of Realm 145. I came for a meeting concerning the Gatekeepers key.\”

\”Ah I see.\” The horned man grabbed a hold of an essence that looked similar to a worm, yet it was purple in colour and glowed strangely. He whispered into it.

\”That is a sound essence. You can use them for communication.\” Gates mentally told Mao Lu.

The horned man listened to the pink worm for a bit before nodding his head. \”The meeting will be held briefly. Before the meeting however, Gatekeeper Obsidian, ranked 2nd, would like to meet you. Are you fine with that?\”

\”They want to meet me?\”

\”Yes they have requested for you.\”

Mao Lu was slightly puzzled, why would he be requested? But at the same time he felt a bit excited, this would be the first time he was meeting another Gatekeeper, and they were ranked second no less. No doubt this was someone with great power.

\”Then of course I'll meet with them.\”

\”Then this way sir.\” The man disappeared in a flash. The moment he moved the chair Mao Lu was sitting on, made of white flames, began to follow the horned man at lightning speed.

It was like the weirdest roller coaster experience. As they moved they flashed past various areas, there was a grand arena, a spa, an area filled with 10ft cauldrons where people dressed like wizards seemed to be concocting things, a huge office filled with thousands of individuals typing away, libraries filled with mountains of books.

The chair move so quickly that most of the scenery went by faster than Mao Lu could see it.

When the chair finally stopped he was outside a large black door made of obsidian stone.

The horned young man bowed to him and then quickly disappeared.

A few moments later a deep sonorous voice said. \”Come in.\”