Chapter 156: Bloodstained Space (2/2)

Torry Auna was the Ninth Imperial Squadron’s vice-captain and an Explorer realm powerhouse. No matter how high Lu Yin’s position was, he still had to give him the basic amount of respect that such a powerhouse commanded. Lu Yin nodding to Torry Auna was enough to show his sincerity.

Torry couldn’t help himself from sneaking a glance at Rocky, who surreptitiously nodded back. After seeing this, Torry bowed to Lu Yin before leaving.

Lu Yin didn’t notice this silent exchange as he was instead enamored with the Auna Family’s manor. It wasn’t very extravagant or grand, and its decorations could actually be called simple. From a distance, it was pure white; the Auna Family manor was covered from ceiling to floor with snow and ice.

“Our family has passed down the Blizzard Palm technique for generations. The effects are multiplied when we train in such an environment,” Rocky explained.

Lu Yin grunted in understanding. “I heard that the Auna Family’s Blizzard Palm technique can even freeze the void. Quite impressive.”

Rocky burst into laughter. “Any battle technique becomes frightening when its wielder is strong enough. The battle technique in and of itself isn’t that powerful. You’ve fought with Jenny before, so you should have experienced it for yourself then. It’s not powerful enough to threaten you.”

Lu Yin inwardly agreed with Rocky’s assessment, but he still had to be polite, “It’s a battle technique that’s been passed down through many generations, after all. That’s more than enough to make many people throughout the empire envious.”

Rocky shook his head. “The Outerverse is still the Outerverse in the end. The Blizzard Palm technique can be considered to be a pretty good technique in the Great Yu Empire, but it’s nothing compared to the techniques of the great organizations in the Innerverse.” At this point, Rocky looked at Lu Yin and said in an admiring tone, “I saw how you took out that Limiteer from the Outerverse Youth Council in front of the palace. You’re powerful.”

Everything suddenly clicked together for Lu Yin; he had been wondering why Rocky Auna’s attitude had changed so drastically, but it seems that in the end, it all came down to power. His identity as King Zishan meant nothing to Rocky, but his battle power was a whole other story. Lu Yin had handily defeated those Limiteers from the Youth Council, and that organization was one of the top within the Great Yu Empire. If Rocky knew that Lu Yin had also enhanced the purple star, then he might even start asking about Lu Yin’s innate gift.

After considering all of this, Lu Yin sighed ruefully in gratitude. Undying Yushan had been very generous to not ask about this matter at all.

“The only person amongst the Great Yu Empire’s younger generation that can stand up to you is probably Schutz frp, Astral-10. The others, even Limiteers, are no match for you,” Rocky said happily.

Lu Yin merely smiled. Schutz? He was one of the bottom ranked students in Astral-10 in terms of power while Lu Yin was the leader; the gap between them was huge. However, there was no need for him to say anything. Rocky might not believe him and even think that he was spouting nonsense.

The Auna Family mansion wasn’t completely covered with ice and snow, and there were places with normal weather as well.

After passing through the manor, they walked for ten minutes before reaching a sitting room. There, the current head of the Auna Family, Xueshan Auna, was already waiting.

Not only was Xueshan Auna the family head of the Auna family, but he was also Jenny’s father.

Lu Yin suddenly had the strange feeling he was being introduced to his father-in-law. While he had never considered marrying Jenny, many people in the empire already thought him as the Auna Family’s son-in-law. In some sense, he really was meeting his father-in-law.

Lu Yin paused for a moment before stepping into the living room. From a glance, he saw that a solemn looking middle-aged man was sitting at the master’s seat. This was naturally Xueshan Auna.

Lu Yin bowed, “Greetings, Uncle Xueshan.”

Xueshan Auna inspected Lu Yin with a curious look on his face. Lu Yin didn’t move and just remained standing.

A while later, Xueshan nodded in satisfaction and warmly said, “Have a seat. You too, Rocky.”

“Yes, sir,” Rocky answered.

Lu Yin bowed once again. “Thank you, sir.”

When Lu Yin sat down, a servant immediately came over and poured tea for the three of them. The fragrance was pleasant and calming with a hint of bitterness. The leaves themselves seemed to be frosted over, which piqued Lu Yin’s curiosity.

Xueshan Auna looked at Lu Yin as he said, “I’ve always wanted to greet you. Forgive me for making you come all the way to our Auna Family mansion.”

Lu Yin politely answered, “Not at all, sir. I should be the one greeting you. Please forgive my rudeness.”

Xueshan Auna was very satisfied with Lu Yin’s congenial attitude; he was neither arrogant nor hot-tempered. In the past, he would not have cared one way or another, but he now knew that this person was a student of Astral-10. Lu Yin had the ability to also easily defeat Limiteers from the Outerverse Youth Council, but his demeanor remained polite. This was rare. “Enough with the pleasantries. I hope that you won’t mind if I call you Little Yin.”

Lu Yin smiled. “That’s what His Majesty calls me as well. Of course I don’t mind.”

“Alright then. How’s life in the Astral Combat Academy, Little Yin?” Xueshan asked.

Rocky looked at Lu Yin. The two Auna men might be powerful, but they had never gone to the academy. The Astral Combat Academy was the most prestigious academy in the universe and neither of them had met the requirements when they were younger.