Chapter 154 Request for Assistance (2/2)

”Is something wrong?” Lu Tianzi asked after seeing the deep frown on Inscription Master Nanbai's face.

Inscription Master Nanbai paused for a moment to take another glance at Lu Tianzi and Yueya. ”I guess there is no harm telling you this. You have already met my son Zhaoyu, haven't you?”

”General Nanbai Zhaoyu? He returned with us to Bluenight City yesterday,” Lu Tianzi nodded. ”Did something happen to him?”

”Well, I guess you can say that. I have just received word from him. Apparently, he has discovered a human settlement in the wilds, and is asking for assistance from Bluenight City in order to wipe them out once and for all.”

”Eh?” Lu Tianzi's eyes widened in surprise.

General Nanbai Zhaoyu was intending to wipe out a human settlement?

Could it be Ivory Rock City?

But why would he suddenly do so?

”I am just as surprised as you are,” Inscription Master Nanbai continued after seeing the shock on Lu Tianzi's face. ”After all, Zhaoyu only just returned yesterday. Perhaps his subordinates made the discovery while he was away.”

”A human settlement? Would this be dangerous?” Yueya asked out of concern.

”There would definitely be some degree of danger involved,” Inscription Master Nanbai replied. ”After all, Zhaoyu mentioned that there is even an Origin Core realm martial artist among them. But as long as we are careful, things should go fine.”

”How strong is this Origin Core realm martial artist?” Lu Tianzi asked.

”He is at the First Origin Cycle,” Inscription Master Nanbai answered. ”Even so, Zhaoyu needs plenty of help to prevent the remnants of the human settlement from escaping. Thus, apart from approaching City Lord Nanlan for assistance, he had also asked if I could lend him a hand. Now, I am trying to gather as much support as I can from my contacts in Bluenight City. The more help we get, the easier this will be for all of us.”

”Inscription Master Nanbai, I have a request to make,” Lu Tianzi suddenly clasped his fist towards him.

Inscription Master Nanbai laughed when he saw this. ”Is it to allow you to come along?”

”I promise I will not cause any trouble!” Lu Tianzi quickly added.

”Don't worry, I have no problem with that whatsoever,” Inscription Master Nanbai waved for Lu Tianzi to calm down. ”After all, this should be quite a simple operation. With your capabilities, there should not be much danger as long as you are careful enough. If your Elders at the Nine Suns Sect are fine with it, you are free to come along.”

”Then I want to come along as well!” Yueya raised her hand from the side.

”You?” Inscription Master Nanbai turned to look at her in surprise. ”It is still too dangerous for you!”

”But Inscription Master Nanbai just said that it is quite a simple operation!” Yueya retorted indignantly.

”I meant that for Nanlu Tianzi who is already at the Essence Condensation realm!” Inscription Master Nanbai snorted. ”Someone who is only at the Primary Essence Building realm should just concentrate on getting stronger before trying to butt into other matters!”

Yueya had nothing to say to that, and could only sulk in response.

Seeing her reaction, Lu Tianzi could not help but laugh inwardly.

”May I ask when will Inscription Master Nanbai be leaving for Shadowfront Fortress?” Lu Tianzi asked.

”As soon as possible,” Inscription Master Nanbai replied. ”For some reason, Zhaoyu seems to be in quite a hurry. Perhaps we will be leaving Bluenight City by evening.”

”Then I will return by then,” Lu Tianzi nodded.

With that, Lu Tianzi and Yueya left the room.

Still feeling sulky, Yueya bid Lu Tianzi farewell and returned home for the day. Inscription Master Nanbai was not intending to work today, and thus there was not much for her to do as well.

Rather than to go help out other inscription masters, she decided to spend the day cultivating. After all, she had just been ostracised because of her low cultivation level!

As for Lu Tianzi, he slowly made his way back to the Nine Suns Sect.

By now, he was already quite certain that the human settlement that Inscription Master Nanbai was referring to should be none other than Ivory Rock City.

After all, he had lived in the human city for the greater part of his life.

If there were any other human settlements in the area, especially one with an Origin Core realm martial artist, it was highly unlikely that they would not have made contact with Ivory Rock City.

As for the Origin Core realm martial artist, it had to be Hu Yuanbo himself.

First Cycle Origin Core realm, eh?

Back then, Lu Tianzi still had no way of confirming what cultivation level Hu Yuanbo was at, and could only make a rough estimate by assessing his strength. But as a Fourth Cycle Origin Core realm martial artist, General Nanbai Zhaoyu's assessment should not be off the mark.

Hu Yuanbo had only barely broken through to the Origin Core realm, and yet he dared to act like a god in Ivory Rock City?

But at this point, Lu Tianzi could not help but contemplate in his heart.

He had been thinking of paying Hu Yuanbo a visit soon after his return to Bluenight City. Yet to think that even before he could do so, General Nanbai Zhaoyu would suddenly decide to make such a move.

Lu Tianzi did not know if Inscription Master Nanbai was kept in the dark by General Nanbai Zhaoyu, or if Inscription Master Nanbai was trying to keep him in the dark instead. However, Lu Tianzi was absolutely certain that General Nanbai Zhaoyu knew of the existence of Ivory Rock City since a long time ago.

After all, Hu Yuanbo had been offering human sacrifices to Shadowfront Fortress on an annual basis!

He had no idea what sparked off General Nanbai Zhaoyu's sudden intention to take down Ivory Rock City. But from the looks of it, he probably would not even need to lift a finger for Hu Yuanbo to meet his end.

Still, with such a huge operation by General Nanbai Zhaoyu, it was highly unlikely that things would end with Hu Yuanbo's death.

Along with Hu Yuanbo, the same fate could very well descend upon the rest of the human population within Ivory Rock City!

If there was anyone who could save them from their impending doom, it would be him.

The question now was... why should he?