Chapter 309 - Escort Mission (1/2)

”Just listing down the possibilities, eh?” Jue eyed Lu Tianzi doubtfully before letting out a snicker. ”Heh, I guess nothing is impossible in this world. But don't worry, Young Brother Tianzi. If things get too dangerous, we will make sure to get out immediately. Just be careful not to get into any trouble yourself.”

”Haha, what are you saying, Captain?” Xing laughed. ”What kind of escort would we be if we really got out at the first sign of danger?”

”Shut up, Xing. I would rather be cursed at by others than to have all of us lose our lives for nothing!” Jue snapped in response. ”This is serious! Reputation might be important, but our lives are even more so. If such a situation really occurs, don't any of you dare to go against my orders and stay around!”

”Yes, Captain!” the four answered with a smile on their faces.

Jue's tone might be harsh, but he was obviously speaking out of concern for them.

Witnessing this scene, Lu Tianzi sighed inwardly once more.

He would hate to see anything untoward happen to this group of good-hearted people.

”What's wrong?” Nanlan Qianxue asked after noticing a slight fluctuation in Lu Tianzi's demeanour.

”No, it's nothing. Let's go.” Lu Tianzi shook his head.

The two groups bidded their farewells to Madam Dongran before leaving, splitting up at the entrance of the Dongran Residence.

Since Nanlan Qianxue had nothing in particular that she was looking for, she simply followed along as Lu Tianzi went around getting the materials he needed.

At noon, they finally settled down at a small restaurant.

Lu Tianzi had steered clear of the restaurant owned by Old Harpy, but this one was just as deserted.

The two of them were the only customers at the moment, but that did not matter. All they wanted was a short break before continuing to explore the town.

”You sure are going on a spending spree,” Nanlan Qianxue remarked with a meaningful smile. ”I still remember the time when you had to borrow beast cores from me just to purchase the Primal Bloodline Absorption Technique manual at the Wild Melody Circus. How things have changed since then!”

”Don't worry. Just like how you had been there for me, I will always be here for you if you need to borrow any beast cores in the future!” Lu Tianzi answered with a grin. ”Of course, it comes with interest as well.”

”How reliable!” Nanlan Qianxue laughed.

Lu Tianzi was about to reply when he noticed a familiar face stepping into the restaurant.

It was none other than the young man whom Lu Tianzi had met while on the way back to the Dongran Residence the day before.

At the same time, the other party similarly caught sight of Lu Tianzi.

”It's you!” the young man called out before walking over. ”You sure look to be in a better condition than yesterday, though I guess it is difficult not to be when you are accompanied by such a beautiful lady!”

Nanlan Qianxue only took a quick glance at the young man before turning back towards Lu Tianzi. ”Do you know him?”

Since Nanlan Qianxue had asked using voice conveyance, Lu Tianzi replied in the same manner. ”We had a short encounter yesterday, but it is nothing special.”

On the other hand, the young man was visibly surprised by Nanlan Qianxue's reaction.

He had just outrightly praised her, but was she not intending to acknowledge his words at all?

There were actually people as unfriendly as this?

”Are you still looking for your materials?” Lu Tianzi quickly asked to defuse the awkward situation.

”Materials?” the young man blinked blankly.

”Yesterday, you said that you are looking for poi-”

”Oh! The materials! Right!” the young man cut him off quickly. ”Yes, I did find the materials that I needed. Unfortunately, there was an unexpected problem, so things did not go as I have hoped.”

So he did find the Blazing Wings, but he had a problem with the organisation?

Lu Tianzi pondered.

Since the young man was a Third Cycle Origin Core realm martial artist, was the organisation not as strong as he had expected it to be?

Or did something happen to the organisation after Lu Tianzi left yesterday?

”An unexpected problem?” Lu Tianzi probed.

”It's difficult to explain. Let's just say that a rat has sneaked into my precious store of materials, and now I need to find a way to remove it without harming my delicate materials,” the young man shrugged.

Lu Tianzi had to consciously control his facial expressions to prevent his feelings from showing.

It seemed like the young man was suspecting the existence of a spy!

Could it be referring to him?

Since this young man stood out a little too much, Lu Tianzi did not suspect that he was a local, and there were even less chances for the young man to be Blazing Dragon himself. However, there was always the chance that the young man had come into contact with Blazing Dragon.

Lu Tianzi suddenly felt relieved that he had not carelessly told the Iron Claw Brigade about what Blazing Dragon said the night before.

Now, chances were higher than ever that what Blazing Dragon said could be a trap!

”Well, it seems I am not too welcomed here so I shan't stay for long. See you!” the young man let out a bitter laugh when he saw how cold Nanlan Qianxue was acting towards him.

”See you around,” Lu Tianzi nodded.

There was no reason to hold the young man back.