Chapter 610: I’ll Help! (1/2)
After draining the first glass of wine with Bai Xiaofei, the emperor seemed to be in a good mood as he dismissed his attendants, keeping only three people.
These three people carried the same Grandmaster Rank badge as Bai Xiaofei.
The emperor got up and went to sit down on the main seat. The three Grandmaster puppet masters settled on the three small tables opposite Bai Xiaofei.
“I heard that my royal guard leader – Commander Tie – has offended you, Little Brother. I’ve already let him retire to his hometown, I hope this calms your anger.” The first thing the emperor said after sitting down once again shocked Bai Xiaofei.
The pace was too fast, he couldn’t keep up. An important position like the royal guard commander and you just fired him like that?!
The emperor raised his glass to Bai Xiaofei again.
“This one is my apology to Little Brother. I will issue a royal order tomorrow to make sure that a similar situation will never occur again in the future. You will have complete rights to enter and exit anywhere in this Tranquil City,” the emperor spoke lightly as if this was something to be taken for granted.
“Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. But we are just passing by and have no intention to stay here for a long time. When we finish our work and return, we will definitely repay your kindness!” Bai Xiaofei cupped his hands as the gears in his brain rapidly turned, trying to redefine this unpredictable emperor.
Unfortunately, Bai Xiaofei had never been exposed to a similar character, not even in the Gorge of Heroes that was filled with weirdos.
“My friend, don’t be in a hurry to say such a thing. You must have a purpose for your trip, yes? It’ll work out well long as His Majesty can help you achieve it, right? Even if it’s not within his capability, His Majesty has a Downwind Boat, which travels much faster than Blackscale Horses,” said a mustached Grandmaster Rank right after Bai Xiaofei finished speaking, obviously trying to help the emperor retain him. This person didn’t look like a native of Tranquil.
“And this gentleman is…?” Bai Xiaofei turned to the mustached man. For some reason, he found the guy not very pleasing to the eye.
“Liu Rufeng, an Honorable Guest Member of the Violetgold Merchant House of the Violethorn Empire,” announced the mustached man proudly.
But after hearing this introduction, Bai Xiaofei frowned. When does the Amethyst Merchant House need the suffix of Violethorn Empire? Is the Violethorn Empire standing behind the Amethyst Merchant House?
“He is talking about the Violetgold Merchant House. The Violetgold Merchant House is a business supported by the Violethorn Empire and has nothing to do with the Amethyst Merchant House1,” Leng Liuli explained upon noticing Bai Xiaofei’s confusion.
Liu Rufeng’s mouth twitched. Marquis Cloudrise was a super noble in the imperial city, not someone a small honorable guest member like him could compare!
Bai Xiaofei’s boast about having a good relationship with Marquis Cloudrise was not completely fake, because this marquis was Qin Sheng, Qin Lingyan’s father…
“Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. This little one is Bai Xiaofei, a second-year student of Starnet Academy.” Cupping his hands to everyone, Bai Xiaofei ‘inadvertently’ flashed the Starnet Brilliance on his chest to the three puppet masters. It was an excellent prop to scare people no matter where.
“Ahem, no wonder Brother Bai is so handsome and refined, so you are a talent of Starnet. I have been rude!” Seeing that Liu Rufeng didn’t know what to say, the emperor quickly saved the conversation and raised his glass again.
Wine was truly useful stuff. When the conversation got stuck, you could just change the subject abruptly with it.
“Look at me and my forgetfulness. I’ve had three drinks, but still haven’t remembered to introduce myself to Brother Bai. How muddle-headed.” The emperor patted his own head in an unrestrained manner, which was in sharp contrast to his aged and experienced appearance.