Ch 227

Chapter 227: Spectators

Outside the Suncreek Villa.

Crowds were milling around, having seen dark clouds of gas rise up from the Suncreek Villas courtyard.

In a nearby inn, a couple of excited lookers were eagerly waiting for something to happen as well.

They knew that the result might make or break House Luolan.

These rumors in Xia City are getting out of hand. Are they idiots? No matter how foolish Li Luo might be, he wouldnt kill his branch artificers right in his headquarters.

The speaker was a slim girl with long, green hair, her mouth currently curled upwards in disdain.

House Jinques Si Qiuying.

Beside her stood her brother, Si Tianming. They too had hurried over upon hearing the news. After all, House Jinque and House Luolan had some relations. If House Luolan suffered, then the general situation for House Jinque would not be good either.

Rumors are scary precisely because they are spread by idiots, Si Tianming said with a laugh that did not reach his concerned eyes.

Pei Hao really concocted a vicious scheme this time. The man is cruel and deadlywhen he strikes, he always strikes for the heart.

I wonder if Jiang Qinge and Li Luo can tide through this one

Si Qiuying sniffed. Its Li Luos fault for being greedy. Those branch artificers were clearly there to cause trouble. Who asked him to invite them in? He could have ignored them and all would be well.

Thats naive, Sister, Si Tianming said, shaking his head. If Li Luo hadnt taken them in, it would have been enough reason for them to attack. Besides, he doesnt lack guts and ambition. He clearly wants to absorb them and strengthen the Suncreek Villa.

So he ate the pie without checking to see if it was poisoned. Si Qiuying scoffed.

Si Tianming turned to look at her. You seem quite worried, he said curiously.

Si Qiuying jolted, baring her teeth at him. Im only worried about Sister Qinge! she said defensively.

Oh? Ive heard you mention nothing but Li Luo all this while. A while back, you couldnt even be bothered with the guy. Si Tianming smiled.

She sniffed. I admit hes talented. I underestimated him before, she said honestly.

Indeed, she had thought nothing of the bumpkin lord fresh from the City of Southwind. But as he settled into the Astral Sage College, he started to grow into his strength, and was now considered second only to Qin Zhulu among the new students.

Si Qiuying might be prideful, but she was reasonable enough as well. She did not deny Li Luos skill.

Si Tianming laughed. Well, shouldnt you have you know? Not looked down on him at the start?

She reddened, reaching out to smack him. Th-thats none of your business!

What are you so happy about anyway? The more Li Luos stock rises, the less chance you have.

Si Tianming sighed deeply. There was never a chance.

Seeing her brother so resigned was a real damper on her own mood. She had thought of Li Luo as nothing but a pretty face, but it seemed like her brother didnt stand a chance now

Li Luo wasnt just pretty, he was pretty good.

Her brothers chances were dwindling away.

In comparison, it was Si Tianming who was more open-minded. He fancied Jiang Qinge, but he quickly dealt with his own feelings. His was one of the more friendly gazes currently fixed on the Suncreek Villas headquarters.

Hopefully, Li Luo gets through this There was nothing they could do to help, not against the sudden and vicious blow that Pei Hao had struck.

I say, the Suncreek Villa surely will be ruined this time, right? Duze Beixuan crossed his arms smugly.

That Pei Hao is quite something A vile, disgusting ingrate. Duze Honglian smirked.

Well, an ingrates ingrate is quite a lovable thing indeed. Duze Beixuan laughed.

He even managed to move all the best healers away from the Suncreek Villa. Thats quite a sum of money

I think the Suncreek Villa will be dead in the water this time.

Duze Beixuan smiled with vindictive glee. If the Suncreek Villa was knocked out, House Luolan would be in deep trouble. Surely that would take some wind out of Li Luos pompous sails back in school.

Damn those assholes. How dare they attack my beloved brother Li Luo while I was gone.

A bunch of people were gathered outside the Suncreek Villa, an equal mix of boys and girls. One of them was swearing colorfully.

Who else could it be but Yu Lang?

With him were the usual suspects like Zhao Kuo, but today there were also a couple of unusual suspects, namely Bai Doudou and Bai Mengmeng.

They had come to Xia City to enjoy themselves a few days ago, but they had heard the news.

And what could you possibly do? Bai Doudou snorted.

Yu Lang sighed. My good brother Li Luo is a naive boy. If it were me, I would have called a bunch of people to dress up in House Duzes livery, and beat the artificers to death at the door. Then Id come out to scold them all very soundly. Moral high ground. No trouble.

.. Zhao Kuo and the others stared at him speechlessly. This man was a genius. The entire plan stunk of Yu Lang.

I suggest you find a job at House Luolan in customer service, Zhao Kuo said.

20/20 plan, Yu Lang, but only in hindsight, Bai Doudou retorted. Besides, you think House Duzes people would beat up resonance artificers for no good reason? You think people are dumb? Whod you fool?

Yu Lang grinned. Its a dumb plan, but if no one caught me in the act, House Duze could scream the roof down and I wouldnt admit to it.

In any case, Yu Langs dastardly ideas had put the mood of the group at ease.

Bai Mengmengs wide eyes thoughtfully turned to the Suncreek Villa. No wonder Leader was so anxious to get his hands on formulas for spirit liquids and purifying lights. So the Suncreek Villa was in trouble

Bai Mengmengs long lashes fluttered. She had spent the holidays immersed in spirit liquid research, and she had gotten some inspiration that would probably lead to a breakthrough soon. Perhaps if it succeeded, it could help her leader.

Of course, she hoped that he would acknowledge her efforts and also work hard on getting her sense of taste restored

Wow, its getting more and more crowded.

Pang Qianchi snickered at the crowd outside the Suncreek Villa. It seems like the time of reckoning for the Suncreek Villa has come.

Pei Hao laughed. He had prepared extensively for this. Even Li Luos healers had been mere pawns. There was no way Li Luo could turn this around.

And without the Suncreek Villa, House Luolan would become a huge weight around Li Luo and Jiang Qinges shoulders.

He stood up, walking over to the window. Finally, he was out of the shadows and ready to take centerstage, luxuriating in the fruits of his plan.

The headquarters gates are opening! Pang Qianchi said excitedly.

Indeed, the doors began to part, as did Pei Haos greasy lips in a grin of relish.

Times up.

Surely it would be Li Luo and Jiang Qinge, defeated and slumped?

Aha. He could see two people walking out

Tang Yun?

And Lu Xiaofeng?

Damn his eyes, why were there ghosts walking around in broad daylight?

Pei Haos smile froze on his face.

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