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“Stop talking about it.” Yin Lieyang got depressed whenever the matter was brought up. “Our Tianzong has always been like that. He forgets about things once they are over. He’s been like that since young. He’s stubborn and bad-tempered, but if you manage to pacify him and keep him happy, anything goes. Hong Dali is indeed quite impressive. The people he keeps around him are powerful and the few mechas he has are not ordinary grade as well.”
Since he managed to win Yin Tianzong twice in a row, his abilities were not to be taken lightly.
“Well, since he and Tianzong have made up, we will just see how things go in the future.” Jiang Duxing smiled and said, “Hong Dali is extremely protective of those weaker around him. I think we will get along.”
“Of course.” Yin Lieyang nodded. “If it were not for that, do you think I would have let the matter rest so easily? I was thinking that since Hong Dali was so protective of those around him that he even dared to go up against the Galaxy Aristocrats, if Tianzong becomes his friend, he would similarly be as protective of him. Otherwise, how could I let it slide so easily? I already sent eight space carriers to his home planet and they will reach in eleven days. If he had gone too far then, I wouldn’t mind exterminating him and his planet.”
“Haha, okay, okay. No matter what, he is a descendant disciple of Elder Mo Tianji. You have to at least give me some face based on this.” Jiang Duxing smiled and said, “Now that he is an honorary aristocrat of the Jiang Family, things will be easier in the future. Let’s get to know him slowly. I think the character of someone whom Mo Tianji accepted as a disciple of sorts should be quite good.”
“I hope so.”
…
“Young Master, Master is back.” The guard knocked on Yin Tianzong’s door and said respectfully, “Is Young Master going to see Master now?”
“Yes, now.” Yin Tianzong answered then carefully kept the two energy gems on himself before leaving his room. Once he saw Yin Lieyang, he immediately said, “Father, you’re back? There is something I need to talk to you about.”
“Brat, you worried me to death today. I thought you were going to get killed by Hong Dali, but the both of you became friends instead.” When Yin Lieyang saw Yin Tianzong, he was at a loss as to whether to cry or laugh. “Say it. What do you need my help with?”
“It’s like this. You said you sent eight space carriers to Brother Dali’s home planet.” Yin Tianzong grinned and said, “I’m such a perfect person, naturally, I cannot allow my good friend’s planet to get attacked. So, Father, won’t you call those space carrier back? Otherwise, I feel really bad accepting these two energy gems from Brother Dali…”
“I was wondering what was the problem.” Yin Lieyang smiled and replied, “Aiya, our Tianzong made a friend. That’s no small feat. The eight space carriers are already on the way there, we’ll just give them to his home planet then? I’ll have someone relay the instructions now. Let them be a gift to him in return for what he has given you. Otherwise, if we, as Galaxy Aristocrats, don’t return his favor after accepting his gifts, others will laugh at us if they find out about it!”
“In that case, thank you, Father. I’m going back to my room now!” Yin Tianzong prepared to leave after saying that but was suddenly stopped by Yin Lieyang.
“Wait.” Yin Lieyang suddenly asked, “What did you just say? Hong Dali gave you two energy gems? Not one?”
What did Hong Dali think energy gems were? Mustard greens that he could just get from the roadside? He was just casually giving them away?
“You probably won’t be able to give me the ten thousand gems you promised, so Dali gave me another one.” That reply from Yin Tianzong almost drove Yin Lieyang to his grave. “Brother Dali is much more generous than you!” Then, not forgetting to add insult to injury, he said, “Oh yes, Brother Dali gave one to Qianxue too. They are all top grade gems that increase energy by fifty percent!”
After saying that, Yin Tianzong grinned and ran off, leaving Yin Lieyang standing there clutching his chest. “God, Hong Dali gave away three top grade gems which increase energy by fifty percent all at once?”
He stayed stunned for a while before waving his hand. A guard came over quickly. “Master.”
“Relay my instructions.” Yin Lieyang instructed. “The eight space carriers that are heading toward Earth can just stay there as guards, ensuring Earth’s safety. They don’t need to hurry back in the near future. Take it as a vacation.”
“Yes, Master.”
The guard excused himself after getting his instructions. Before long, the guard returned in a hurry. Once he saw Yin Lieyang, he hurriedly reported, “Master, I’m unable to contact the space carriers. I’m not sure what happened to them.”
“Oh? Uncontactable?” Yin Lieyang touched his chin. “Continue trying. Keep me updated.”
“Yes!”
…
At the same time, in the Galaxy Virtual World.
“The Tower of Trials will be opened tomorrow. I wonder what kind of rewards will be given for the trials this time!”
“I heard that there are a total of one hundred levels in this Tower of Trials. The first thirty levels will be open tomorrow. They will open the rest of the levels only if someone successfully passes the first thirty. There’s a lot at stake this time. The rewards notwithstanding, I heard that anyone who passes the first fifteen levels will have a chance to join the assessment for red-level honorary aristocrats. If anyone passes the first twenty levels, they can immediately become red-level honorary aristocrats. They will not even need to go through the assessment!”
“Really? Honorary aristocrats?! God, that is like going from ground to heaven in a single bound. Instant success! How is it that the rewards are so good this time?!”
“Why would it be fake? That’s not all! Rumor has it that there’s a martial arts secret manual on the twenty-fifth floor! It’s at least a Second Order skill! There are countless people waiting to enter the Tower of Trials to test their skills now. If they are really lucky and manage to go past level twenty, it would definitely be like going from ground to heaven in a single bound, you would be a ranking official in an instant!”
“Damn! Second Order secret manual! Okay, I need to go back and practice more! Time is precious!”
“Same, same.”
…
In the crowd.
A young man who was about fifteen years old listened to the crowd quietly. This young man was the same one who had a chance meeting with Hong Dali, Gu Yan!
“Xiao Yan.” There was a little old man perched on Gu Yan’s shoulder. The old man chuckled and said, “Being able to become an honorary aristocrat is one of the reasons for joining the Tower of Trials this time, but the main reason is that it can greatly increase your abilities. You must take it seriously. If you manage to pass the first twenty levels, with the Galaxy Aristocrat’s generosity, there will definitely be a lot of benefits for you. Of course, if you are lucky and manages to get to level twenty-five and obtain the martial arts secret manual, that will be even better!”
“I understand.” Gu Yan nodded gently. “I am prepared. When tomorrow comes, I’ll go in and have a look!”
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On the other side.
Shenluo Main City, inside Sauron Auction Center.
The young man with two Flowsilver guards whom Hong Dali met previously was listening to the fat man explain the details of the Tower of Trials.
“Brother Ye Feng.” The fat man smiled and said, “I have asked about the rules for the Tower of Trials.
“There are a hundred levels in total, and thirty levels will be opened tomorrow.
“Everyone will start at the same point. Strength, Agility, and Reflexes will all be at a hundred points for everyone, no exceptions. Only basic weapons will be allowed and the attributes of these weapons will be standardized. That means, the Tower of Trials this time will accurately test a person’s base battle ability.
“If you manage to pass the first twenty levels, you will qualify to become an honorary aristocrat of the Jiang Family. Of course, this may not be anything special for Brother Ye Feng, but the important thing is, this Tower of Trials will allow you to use your own power. Power that belongs to you alone, without any external influences!
“Equipment, core gems, high-level weapons, etc… You don’t need all these! You will depend only on your own abilities!
“So, you have a huge advantage in this Tower of Trials. To be honest, I’m very much looking forward to seeing your performance. If you manage to get to level twenty-five and obtain the martial arts secret manual, that will mean a huge bonus for us!”
This fat man was the Young Master of Sauron Auction Center’s Shenluo Division, Vidi Sauron!
No wonder he previously said that there were not many people in Shenluo City except the Galaxy Aristocrats that he did not dare offend. As the Young Master of Sauron Auction Center’s Shenluo Division, he had the right to say something like that!
“Yes, understood.” The young man named Ye Feng smiled and said, “I’m also very curious to find out how different others are from me. I will try my best tomorrow!”
…
Brent Revolving Restaurant.
Tang Muxin removed the Holographic Simulation Helmet and said to Hong Dali immediately, “Dali, I checked it out. This Tower of Trials seems interesting. The rewards are great.”
“Okay, okay.” Hong Dali grumbled. “What rewards can there be? I’m going to take a nap. Stop fussing. Anyway, I don’t think I can pass many levels…”
“How is it not important?” Tang Muxin held Hong Dali’s arm and shook it violently. “You can become an honorary aristocrat if you pass the first twenty levels. This may be nothing to you, but the other rewards are also quite valuable! Helmets! Weapons! Gems! All sorts of things! Most importantly, I heard there is also a martial arts secret manual. It’s very valuable!”
“How much could it be worth…” Hong Dali did not show any interest. “I’m a prodigal. How can a prodigal try hard to earn money? You can tell me if there’s an opportunity to spend money. I’m going to sleep first, I still have to go to work tomorrow…”
He was a happy warehouse manager! He must not forget that!
“You’ll be the death of me!” Tang Muxin said angrily, “I will go with Sister Nianwei instead. The two of us are at least mages!”
“Whatever.” Hong Dali rolled over. “I’m going to sleep first…”
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7:30 AM the next day.
Inside Fang Han’s company.
Fang Han gathered all the employees of his company early in the morning when it was still dark. There were more than three thousand people. When everyone had settled down and stood neatly, Fang Han announced loudly: “I have good news for everyone! According to the instructions from the higher-ups, there will be an orange-level honorary aristocrat inspecting our company today! It’s an orange-level honorary aristocrat, a noble person. Everyone put on your best manners!”
