428 Forbidden Technology (1/2)
The Silent Authority. This secret violent institution was created by the various countries and the Church. It was formed by elite musicians from every field to protect the stability of human society. It was organized by the three kings. They were protected by the countries and could go anywhere. They were basically a spy organization—and the most troublesome one at that.
They were responsible for maintaining the world's stability and peace, eradicate cults, capture dark musicians, and even arrest musicians who broke the rules. All registered musicians must cooperate with them fully when needed or even make sacrifices at times.
Most of the time, they would not appear in public for secrecy. Even in the Sacred City, they just rented a storefront and have three secretaries visible. Most members were secret and had double identities or more. People would not know their true roles until death.
However, from what Ye Qingxuan knew, the first musician that he had met—Wolf Flute—was one of them. His position was not low either.
”Charles' matter is a long story…” Wolf Flute sat down, his expression troubled. Before he could speak, a server came over and poured a cup of coffee for him. Seeing it, his face turned green and he pushed it away.
”Sorry, I've been staying up for too many nights. Now I want to throw up when I smell coffee…” He paused and looked around. ”Want to go drink with me? I know a good place around here. It's clean, quiet, and has good wine.”
”Okay.” Ye Qingxuan nodded without hesitation.
Wolf Flute nodded. ”Someone will come pick you up later.”
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After Wolf Flute left, Ye Qingxuan calmed down and realized he made the most fatal mistake. He had somehow gotten the courage to yell at Bai Xi! He begged and pleaded but Bai Xi still ignored him. Helpless, Ye Qingxuan looked toward Abraham. Professor, help.
”How come other teachers only need to teach but I have to take care of children?” Shaking his head, Abraham reached out and helped Bai Xi wipe her tears. Then he waved at Ye Qingxuan to leave. Saved, Ye Qingxuan scurried out.
As soon as he left, the pitiful Bai Xi raised her head. Her complexion looked bad. ”Why did that b*stard leave? I'm so pissed!” She angrily took Ye Qingxuan's plate and hacked at the steak and lobster. ”He dared to yell at me! Yell! At me! I cried and he still ran! So I can't call him 'cousin'? So what? I don't care!”
Abraham looked up to the sky and sighed. These kids used to be so nice and cute but after they grew up, they all became so troublesome. This world was too hard to understand…
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Ten minutes later, Ye Qingxuan got off a carriage. Under the cold and wet fog, he pushed open a door and saw Wolf Flute. And his expression grew strange. ”This is the place you said is good?”
Wolf Flute cocked his head. ”Is it not good?”
A dim light was lit in the empty and old warehouse. Wolf Flute sat on a ragged sofa, clutching a box of snacks. There were many bottles of beer beside him. Clothes were strewn on the ground and there was a weird smell. This was basically the home of a street urchin.
Ye Qingxuan sighed. ”How can you describe it as clean, quiet, and with good wine?!”
”Sh!” While munching on snacks, Wolf Flute put a finger to his lips and hushed Ye Qingxuan. ”If you don't like this place, people will be unhappy.”
Ye Qingxuan felt an eerie breeze behind him. Getting goosebumps, he spun around but could only see a fleeting shadow. Under the dim light, there were various shadows projected onto the wall. He could sense faint breaths in the air.
They were wolves. Somehow…he had fallen into a pack of wolves.
”This is my home.” Wolf Flute gestured for Ye Qingxuan to sit anywhere.
”You're a Scepter already, right? Even if you're not a saint, you're still a powerful man. Why must you live in a place like this?”
Wolf Flute sighed. ”It's hard to find a place in the Sacred City where I can let them out. Don't be so picky. Just get some beer and I'll eat something first.”
Chuckling dryly, Ye Qingxuan picked up a dusty glass. He glanced at the dirty bucket of beer in the distance and put his glass down.
After a bit, Wolf Flute had finally finished eating. He drank half a glass of beer in one breath. Sighing, he sprawled onto the sofa. ”I can finally rest now. I was so busy these past two days that I couldn't even go to your first trial. Didn't think you'd come out so quickly. Should I call your Marquess now?”