Chapter 79: Lighting Up The Zishan Residence (1/2)
Lu Yin bade Seruzen farewell, heading back to the Capital Star with Xu San and Bronsen. Everyone from Earth had their own fate to follow, and it wasn’t his place to interfere. That being said, it wasn’t like he could do anything anyway; whether they would meet again depended on themselves.
The trio traveled through the night to return to the Zenyu Star, and it was when he saw the Zishan Residence in the distance that he realized why all the courtiers had been against him living in it back at the palace. The Capital Star’s most grandiose structure was certainly the royal palace, having the tallest spires on the planet, but the Zishan Residence was a close second.
Bronsen explained, “When His Imperial Majesty became god-brother of King Zishan, he built the Zishan Residence taller and turned it into a landmark second only to the palace. The Zishan Family has disappeared for centuries, but the residence still remains and nobody is allowed inside.”
Lu Yin drew a deep breath, “Let’s go in.”
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The Capital Star was bustling with activity even deep in the night, the lights shining as bright as day. For many, their nights were just beginning. Dozens of planes flew around leisurely on some hills not too far from the royal palace, to the tune of incessant cheering from a crowd of thousands.
“Raas, Raas, Raas…” the shouts filled the hills.
Raas arrogantly glanced at a man nearby, “This is the last round, Wukai. If you lose, you’ll have to prostrate yourself every time you see me.”
Wukai gritted his teeth, “I won’t lose. Don’t forget what you promised me.”
Raas said disdainfully, “When have you ever won? But I’ll keep my word. If you win, I’ll get my father to plead on General Sigmund’s behalf. But that won’t be happening, haha!”
The cheers grew louder below.
Elsewhere in a huge manor, Huo Xiaoling was helplessly being dragged around by a little girl, “You promised me that you’d take me out to play! You can’t go back on your word.”
She could only smile wryly, “Yes, yes, Xiaoxiao. I wasn’t lying to you, so let go of me first.”
The little girl pouted, “No, that’s how you cheated me the last time! I can’t run as fast as you.”
Huo Xiaoling sighed.
The little girl laughed slyly, “I’m actually helping you!”
“Helping me?” Huo Xiaoling was confused.
The little girl smiled cheekily, “Those idiots from the Fireforge Planet keep pestering Father to push the marriage forward. Let’s run away!”
Huo Xiaoling rolled her eyes, “Don’t even dream about it, you cheeky little thing. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking.”
“You’re stupid!” the little girl huffed and continued pouting.
Elsewhere in a clamorous bar, a bunch of people were dancing passionately. A girl in revealing clothes and black boots was yelling in excitement, drinking and shouting on occasion.
A bright green spirit came out soon enough, and the man took one huge gulp before choking on it and coughing hard. To the man’s embarrassment, many started mocking him. The girl in skimpy clothing, in particular, and kept pointing at his nose while laughing.
The man was furious, “Shut up, you worms!”
In that one moment, the bar went completely quiet. Everyone froze and stared at the man, but not with anger. In their gazes was pity, and a hint of respect. The man felt something off about the situation, but quickly ignored it. He was the strongest student in the Imperial Military Academy, Ian; in terms of status, he was far above the kind of trash that lingered around in nightclubs.
The girl in skimpy clothing slowly walked over to Ian with narrowed eyes. He only saw her pretty shoulder as she put an arm around him and got closer, “Were you talking about me just now, kiddo?”
Ian frowned. He felt certain urges as he sniffed that enticing fragrance, but at the thought of the kind of person that would visit these types of places, he instantly felt repulsed, “Get lost!”