642 Pulling the Snake from Its Hole, Part Two (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
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Everrich Tea House was located on the main road leading to the clock tower. The road was now crowded with people seeking safety, packed so tightly that it was hard to weave through on foot.
The first and second floors of the Tea House were full of people too, indicating that the owner was a sensible man. However, the third floor was not opened to the public.
The third floor was a little attic. One could see the Clock Tower Magic Association through the window.
The loud chime of the bell was sounding. Each chime would emit golden motes into the sky through the main pillar of light, transferring energy to the barrier protecting the city.
The sacred golden glow was being emitted continuously. Perhaps the protection from the ancient bell was the only reason why the people still had a slight glimpse of hope in their hearts. Once the chimes stopped and the golden energy could no longer maintain the barrier, it would all come to an end.
”Humph, that thing is going to turn into a mere decoration in the end!” the owner of the tea house glanced at the clock tower coldly.
As soon as he finished the sentence, a worker hurried his way up to the attic.
”Boss, Mu Bai is downstairs. It seems like he's here looking for shelter. They were just too many people outside, it's cold and starving,” said the worker.
”Oh, oh, it's him. Let him come up. The kid is lucky enough to still be alive. Otherwise, I won't even know how to report back to Mu He,” said the owner Xue Zang.
The worker soon led Mu Bai to the attic. It was not spacious, but it was well-decorated, slightly resembling the style during the ancient Qin Dynasty. Guests could sit on the tatami while enjoying the tea and the sight of the vehicles and crowd coming in and out from the clock tower. Currently, the whole street was simply stacked with people.
”Uncle Xue, you've taken in so many people, and even gave them food. You're such a kind man,” Mu Bai walked in with a smile, no stranger to the man.
”You little imp, I told you not to go outside the outer walls. Look at you, your uncle Mu He and I even thought you were dead out there. It's good to see you alive and well,” Xue Zang patted Mu Bai's shoulder.
”Where's my uncle, is he alright?” blurted out Mu Bai.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.
”Why are you still calling him uncle, you shouldn't blame him either. When Mu Zhuoyun was still the person in charge of the family, if he knew you were actually your uncle's bastard, he would surely have made a huge fuss about it. In the end, your 'uncle' could only tell him that you and your mum are his distant cousins,” said Xue Zang sincerely.
”I...I had gotten used to it,” Mu Bai looked lost in his thoughts, yet he did not dare to show it.
”I have no idea where he is now, but he should be safe somewhere, don't worry. Oh, by the way, I heard from the people who came here looking for a shelter that you and your friends were taken away by the Imperial Magicians. Is everything alright?” said Xue Zang.
Mu Bai's heart tightened.
He did not expect Xue Zang to be so well-informed. He was now in big trouble. If both Xue Zang and Mu He were from the Black Vatican, they were most likely suspicious of him!
”It has nothing to do with me. The Imperial Magicians simply took the guy called Fang Gu away, they mentioned something about the Water of Kun, but it turned out that the guy has already used it to refine his skeleton,” Mu Bai remained collected and replied calmly.
The truth was, his heart was already beating rapidly.
”I don't really understand, but nothing else matters as long as you're fine. Oh, what about your friends? You can call them over too. It's important to look after one another in a big disaster like this.” Xue Zang's eyes flickered, but then his expression returned, if he was totally clueless about the situation.