96 The Return 2 (2/2)
A thoughtful expression appeared on Bouvini’s face. ”Then go prepare first. We have to welcome the dojo’s triumphant return.”
”Understood, I’ll get right on it.” The man thought about it before reaching a sudden realization. He nodded and left.
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Three days later. In the morning.
In front of the gate of Huaishan City’s White Cloud Dojo, a fleet of black silver wave cars came to a gradual stop beside the road. The scene caught the attention of pedestrians and they occasionally peeked over. This kind of luxurious sedan was difficult to come by in Huaishan City. Now there suddenly was a fleet of five such cars, which garnered even more attention.
The car doors opened one by one. A simple stretcher transporting the comatose Fei Baiyun was carried out from the back. Collin and Simon carefully guarded the stretcher as it traveled toward the gate. Garen and Golden Loop Number 6 Su Lin exited their car. They raised their heads to look at the overhanging banner that named the dojo.
”We are finally back.” Garen let out a long sigh of relief.
”Senior Brother Garen.”
Rampas’s voice sounded from the other side.
Rampas and delicate girl walked over.
”We are finally back in Huaishan. It’s also time for Seven Moon Gate and Circling Dance Gate to depart. We are grateful for Senior Brother’s help this time, so here is our contact information and address. If there is anything in need of us, we will do everything we can!” He passed over a slip of paper.
”Wait a moment. How are the two masters doing?” Garen took the paper and looked behind the pair of disciples. On two other stretchers, the two unconscious gate masters rested.
”The military doctors have examined them and it’s not a big problem. The unconsciousness seems to be the result of a special technique, so they just need some time before they naturally wake up,” Rampas explained. ”Also, we have a contact in Huaishan City and we can arrange our own transportation. There is no need to worry about us.”
”That’s good. In that case, so long.” Garen nodded.
”Goodbye Senior Brother Garen.” Rampas gestured before he left with his disciples.
”Senior brother Garen, if you encounter any issues, don’t forget about the Circling Dance Gate. I am Marianne!” The delicate looking girl smiled sincerely before also carrying her master away and departing in the other direction with her fellow disciples. This group met up with a few other female disciples that had heard the news ahead of time and had already been waiting.
Garen retracted his gaze. As he was about to head into the dojo, Su Lin suddenly whispered to him, ”We just received intel that the strongest gate out of the Southern Twelve Gates, Murry Iron Chain Gate, was destroyed by Andrela.” With a serious expression, Su Lin said in a lowered voice, ”The Celestial Circle Gate heard that Tenstar Ni was killed, which angered their management. So they immediately retaliated and Murry Iron Chain Gate became the victim. Andrela took the lead and officially intervened in the incident where the Southern Twelve Gates were challenged. They eliminated Murry Iron Chain Gate from top to bottom.”
Slightly shocked by the news, Garen responded, ”No wonder. Celestial Circle Gate has had the intent to take over the Southern Twelve Gates for a long time and this incident was only an excuse. What about the Crimson Sand Sword?”
”Crimson Sand Sword is not reacting right now. It looks like they made a pact with Celestial Circle Gate.” With a frown, Su Lin said, ”This is going to problematic, very problematic. I haven’t managed to come up with a conclusion, so the hidden killer might be someone else.”
”Who is it?”
”An emerging organization called the Black Mark Association. It’s rumored that they are in an alliance with Crimson Sand Sword and Celestial Circle Gate to end the separated situation in the southern area. They want to form three leading gates to focus their forces against the northern area.”
Garen was silent for a moment before he spoke, ”You can go back now. I’ll take care of this on my own. I already owe you a lot, so I’ll handle it this time.”
”On your own? Can you handle it?!” Su Lin asked petulantly.
”You don’t have to be involved in this situation,” Garen said emotionlessly. ”There are no other solutions right now. Since Andrela will be here eventually, there is no way I can avoid this. My master is here and so is my family.”
Su Lin stared at Garen fervently, as if meeting Garen for the first time, and it took him a while to open his mouth.
”You are afraid that you are going to cause me trouble? With just these words, I am your friend! Don’t worry, my troubles are far greater and bigger than yours. If I am by your side, not only would you have to be afraid of the Grandmasters of Combat that can strike at any time, but the assassination organization might also cause you trouble. Are you afraid!?”
”You really want me to answer with the arrogance that I am not afraid?” Garen was flabbergasted. ”That with a background as fearsome as yours, my problem were bigger than yours? No one would believe me if I said something like that!”
Su Lin shook his head and led the way. He opened the dojo’s door and walked in. ”Let’s talk inside. My problems are far greater than yours.”
A bitter smile appeared on his face.
Garen immediately followed.