Chapter 33 Assault Party (1/2)
The next few days passed in a flash.
During this period, Uncle Ye spent most of his time processing whatever herbs and plants he had stored up, and the rest of his time was spent either chatting with his fellow workers or setting up his store at the marketplace.
As for Lu Tianzi, he stayed in his room all day.
If not for the demon attack, he might have still followed Uncle Ye to the marketplace to further consolidate his knowledge on herbalism. However, now Lu Tianzi had nothing on his mind other than achieving as high a unification rate as he could, so as to prepare for his transition to the Essence Condensation realm.
It was only during meal times that he would exit the room to have his food with the Ye family.
Ye Xiangyuan also started to hang out more with Gong Shengjie, which left a bitter taste in Uncle Ye's mouth. But he knew that there was nothing he could do to stop the youngsters.
On this day, Gong Shengjie had invited the Ye family for lunch at the prestigious Eternal Spring Hall. Uncle Ye had declined initially, but under Ye Xiangyuan's repeated persuasion, he finally relented.
As a person whom Gong Shengjie was trying to win over, Lu Tianzi was naturally invited as well.
”So, what is the special occasion?” Lu Tianzi asked as he sat down at the table filled with various delicacies.
”Brother Zhanyuan really loves to joke. Do I even need a reason to treat you guys to a meal?” Gong Shengjie answered with a smile.
Lu Tianzi knew that there was no point in asking further. Along with the rest, he began to indulge in the fine cuisine prepared by the famous chefs of Eternal Spring Hall.
Riding on Gong Shengjie's influence, they were able to dine comfortably in a private room, and the waitresses paid extra attention to their needs as well.
”It has already been a few days since the demon attack. Does Brother Shengjie know the progress of the investigation?” Lu Tianzi asked casually after they were finally done with the meal.
Ever since the other day, he had already gotten used to addressing Gong Shengjie as his brother.
”This…” Gong Shengjie downed a cup of wine before subconsciously letting out a smile. ”I am not sure about the results of the investigation itself. But I did hear of some exciting news.”
”Oh? Do share,” Lu Tianzi prompted curiously.
”This is supposed to be classified information for now, so I will have to bother you not to spread it,” Gong Shengjie whispered. ”The news is that an assault party is being put together at the moment. We are intending to strike back at the demons!”
”What?” Uncle Ye exclaimed out in shock.
”Strike back at the demons?” Lu Tianzi frowned immediately. ”Is this Hu- Is this the City Lord's instruction?”
Gong Shengjie nodded, ”Apparently City Lord Hu received reliable information that the demon leader is going to be away for a while. City Lord Hu thus passed down orders for an elite team of the strongest warriors to strike at the demons, so that they will finally know what we are made of!”
Lu Tianzi's frown only deepened upon hearing that, but he could see everyone from the Ye family feeling otherwise. Uncle Ye, his wife, and Ye Xiangyuan, all of their faces lit up with pride upon hearing the plan!
”What is it? Is there something you are worried about?” Gong Shengjie could not help but ask upon seeing Lu Tianzi's contrasting expression.
Lu Tianzi naturally could not tell Gong Shengjie that he was worried about the possible backlash from the Scarlet Moon Kingdom.
At this moment, all he could feel was disbelief!
Here he was hoping that the conflict would not escalate too soon, and yet Hu Yuanbo actually decided to go ahead and push forward the schedule!
Was Hu Yuanbo an idiot? Or did he have something else up his sleeves?
No matter what, it was not like Lu Tianzi would be able to stop this on his own.
So Lu Tianzi immediately dropped any idea of that.
But if he could not stop them, then he might as well try to get as much out of the situation as possbile!
”Brother Shengjie, do you know if the warriors for the assault party are already selected? Or if it is possible to join them without drawing too much attention to myself?” Lu Tianzi decided to just be upfront about it.
”What?!” everyone seated at the table unanimously shouted.
”Uh…?” Lu Tianzi could only let out an awkward laugh as he saw the looks of incredulity being directed towards him.
He thought that he had already revealed part of his strength to most of the people at the table anyway, so Lu Tianzi definitely was not expecting such a huge reaction.
”What are you saying, Ah Zhan? Do you want to join the assault party?” Ye Xiangyuan exclaimed in shock.
”Brother Zhanyuan, it's not that I am underestimating your capabilities, but this is different from just casual fights in the city!” Gong Shengjie's voice was solemn. ”It is a fight against demons! You can lose your life from this!”
Uncle Ye merely looked on with a frown. He was the only one here who understood that Lu Tianzi was more than capable of facing demons in battle, yet even he could not help but worry for the youngster.
”I understand the danger involved, but it would also be the best way to hone my skills. However, there would be a problem if my identity is revealed. After all, I don't want to attract too much attention to myself,” Lu Tianzi tried to continue probing Gong Shengjie. ”Regarding this, does Brother Shengjie have any ideas?”
”This…” Gong Shengjie hesitated as his mind raced.