Chapter 344: War (1/2)

“Those people aren’t considered part of the young generation anymore, I imagine,” Lu Yin added.

Barley answered, “Yes, but some of them have sealed themselves in ice. As far as the age of their body is concerned, they’re still a part of the younger generation.”

Lu Yin paid no mind to that bit. He knew of quite a few people on this list, and there were even a few that he personally knew. After studying it for a while, he glanced at Barley. “Is there any way to register all of these people under my name?”

Barley blinked at Lu Yin in surprise. “Well, um, you are merely representing Ms. Wendy, so your authority isn’t enough for you to do that.”

Lu Yin was momentarily at a loss for what to do. He’d already forgotten that he was merely a substitute. “Then what about this? Is it possible to register all these people under Wendy’s name?”

Barley briefly considered Lu Yin’s question. “Of course. Mr. Puyu won’t care about that.”

“I’m also talking about all the names registered in West San Dios,” Lu Yin said in a low voice.

Barley’s facial muscles twitched. “I’ll see what I can do.”

Lu Yin nodded. “Don’t let anyone find out.”

“Yes, sir,” Barley answered before moving as if to leave. However, after pondering for a moment, he glanced at Lu Yin with a hesitant expression.

Lu Yin was confused. “Is there something else?”

Barley hesitated and then whispered, “I’ve discovered something that I believe I should report to you.”

“Go on.” Lu Yin looked at Barley.

Barley’s eyes flickered. “I found that Yan Feng has contacted people from the Blazingmist Flowzone’s Blaze Realm concerning whether or not Firesmelt Planet may enter the Blaze Realm.”

Lu Yin’s eyes widened. “Where did you hear this?”

“My battle technique is rather unique, and it allows me to read air vibrations. This makes it possible for me to hear certain things,” Barley explained.

Lu Yin narrowed his eyes and looked Barley up and down. He had a new understanding of this person now. He’d originally assumed that all of the representatives who were his subordinates were just ordinary people, but now, he had discovered that they were far from ordinary—it was just that they knew how to survive. The reason why Barley was sharing this information with him was very obvious.

“I got it. Thank you for telling me, Barley.” Lu Yin smiled.

Barley hastily replied, “It’s my honor to be able to help you, sir.”

With a smile on his face, Lu Yin patted Barley on the shoulder. “I remember people who do me a favor. I’m just wondering how far you’re willing to go to help me.”

Barley was thrilled. “I’d be delighted to help.”

Barley had originally believed that he had peaked in terms of influence within the Outerverse Youth Council. His innate gift wasn’t unique, and he’d only managed to enter the council after much difficulty and become Wendy Yushan’ subordinate. It was a pity that Wendy Yushan didn’t really care about anything and that she had left everything to Bazeer, who was stronger than Barley. However, he didn’t dare to side with Puyu. If things continued on like they had, he’d forever remain an ordinary representative.

It might seem like he held a position of honor, but he didn’t wield much influence, and he also had to constantly be mindful of people like Bazeer.

Before Lu Yin arrived, Barley had thoroughly investigated him. The fact that Lu Yin had reached his current heights in less than three years was astounding to Barley and had convinced him to side with Lu Yin.

Before Yan Feng’s wedding, Barley had decided that, if Lu Yin safely emerged from the crisis unscathed, he’d unconditionally side with Lu Yin in hopes of a better future. To his surprise, Lu Yin’s achievements had gone far beyond his expectations, which made Barley certain in his decision to work with Lu Yin.

Since Lu Yin was new to San Dios, he didn’t have anyone he could use yet. If Barley showed some willingness and ability to help, he would surely succeed.

The only issue was that Lu Yin was very arrogant and had offended Puyu right after arriving at San Dios. It was very likely that he would die because of that offence. However, after thinking it through, Barley still decided to side with Lu Yin. He didn’t want to remain ordinary forever, and this person might provide him with a means to transcend his limits.

As he watched Barley leave, Lu Yin’s eyes twinkled; he could use this person for now. An Explorer was slightly weak at the moment, but that was not a problem. Nobody would easily offend a member of the Outerverse Youth Council even if that member was merely a Seeker.

Lu Yin switched his gadget on, and Huo Qingshan soon appeared on the screen.

“I’d like to know what His Majesty’s plan for conquering Firesmelt Planet was, Huo Qingshan.” Lu Yin immediately cut to the chase.

A few days later, on Firesmelt Planet, Yan Wujiu had a sullen expression. Behind him, flames swept through the area as a Cruiser, Yan Chong, approached him. “The young master has sent news that the Blaze Realm is interested in us and will probably agree to us joining them, my lord.”

Yan Wujiu sighed and bitterly responded, “I never thought that there’d come a day where Firesmelt Planet would be forced to rely on outside support.”

“It’s all because of Lu Yin. Without him, we wouldn’t have been forced to these desperate measures. Once we have a good standing in the Blaze Realm, we must take revenge!” Yan Chong hissed.

Yan Wujiu’s eyes flashed with bloodlust. “Lu Yin and the Great Yu Empire. We’re definitely going to take our revenge.”

At that moment, another figure appeared. “My lord, the Crimson Planet, Zhongan Planet, and Shia Planet have all been sealed off by the Outerverse Youth Council.”

“What? On what grounds?” Yan Chong was furious.