Chapter 40: Open the Door! The Gilded Brigade’s Ward Rounds!
After leaving the Grand Bazaar, Ye Xi felt relieved.
To gain trust, he had to blend into the Grand Bazaar's atmosphere and display a sincere heart.
Apparently, that impression is quite popular.
"Master, how did you do that just now?!"
Dunyarzad looked on with curiosity, her eyes filled with admiration.
She already possessed the Eyes of God, making her a "special existence."
However, seeing Ye Xi technique of retrieving objects from a distance, she couldn't understand his method.
Dehya was also very curious. If a cat's curiosity level is 1, hers would be 10!
After pondering for a while, she couldn't help but ask, "Could it be a trick you prepared?"
Ye Xi laughed. "Do you really want to know?"
"Mmm! Mmmm! Mmmm!"
The two girls nodded eagerly, looking like chicks pecking at rice.
Seeing their funny expressions, Ye Xi reached out his hand.
Since they were on the street, he didn't want to be too conspicuous, so he slipped his hand into Dunyarzad sleeve.
When he pulled it back, a high-quality gem appeared in his hand.
"Eh!?"
Dunyarzad eyes widened, and she quickly checked her arm. There was no pocket, much less a gem.
"Now you've just made us more curious!"
Hearing Dehya complaint, Ye Xi nodded. "Exactly; I never said I'd solve the mystery."
Dehya: ...
With that, Ye Xi placed the gemstone in Dunyarzad hand.
"This is your reward."
Dunyarzad was thrilled. "Thank you, Master I will cherish it forever!"
Receiving a gift from Ye Xi made her very happy.
In truth, she didn't care if it was a gem or something valuable.
As long as it came from Ye Xi, she'd be delighted!
Ye Xi sighed inwardly.
Sure enough, he had to treat Dunyarzad with equal attention.
It wasn't about being stingy with gems. In Khaenri'ah's legacy, gems of this quality were considered low-to-medium grade, and there were plenty of them.
It just took effort to keep everyone satisfied.
After all, they all contributed significantly to helping him disperse the leaves, so they couldn't be treated unfairly or unequally.
As he mused, Ye Xi noticed Dehya gaze.
"What are you looking at? It's not for you."
"Hmph, I don't care."
Dehya crossed her arms and replied stubbornly, "I'm a mercenary of the Gilded Brigade."
"I can earn money or gems with my iron fists alone!"
"I'm just happy Miss received the gem!"
Confronted with such stubbornness, Ye Xi just returned a playful look.
Sure enough, after just a moment's eye contact, Dehya turned her head.
After roaming around the Grand Bazaar, it was already late when they came out.
The sun was setting in the west, painting the clouds a fiery red.
"Let's go back."
The three walked along Baoshang Street toward the Ye Family Courtyard.
This place was once a stronghold established by Abyss. To facilitate information exchange and avoid drawing attention, it was in a secluded spot where no one usually passed by.
Additionally, the courtyard was nestled within the woods, requiring passage along a narrow, winding path, embodying the artistic sense of "a winding path leads to a secluded place."
Ye Xi suddenly noticed some messy footprints on the path.
These weren't his.
As they pondered, they walked through the woods and arrived at the courtyard gate.
At this moment, Dehya suddenly grabbed Dunyarzad.
"Miss, be careful!"
She stared intently at the closed courtyard door, her sharp eyes full of caution.
Ye Xi admired Dehya intuition.
Truly worthy of the title [Lion with a Blazing Mane], her instincts were sharp.
"It seems some stray dogs snuck in while we were out walking."
"Maybe they're here to guard the house?"
Before Ye Xi could finish, the door opened on its own.
In the wide yard, several strong men appeared.
It was the Legacy of the God King!
"Huh!? Who are they?"
Dunyarzad was startled by the sight.
"To encounter [The Lion with a Blazing Mane] here!"
"What terrible luck!"
Hamzai snorted, raising his scimitar and pointing it at Dehya. "If it weren't for you, we'd have finished this job by now!"
"Dehya, I suggest you mind your own business! Otherwise, you'll be in over your head!"
Dehya scanned the area and spotted seven people.
Six burly men and one woman.
The men held weapons and stood ready.
The woman sat at the back on a stone table, gazing dreamily at the clouds.
Dehya could sense this woman was strong.
"Seven in total?"
After confirming there was no ambush, Dehya relaxed her guard.
In her eyes, the strong men before her were mere foot soldiers.
They clearly assumed Ye Xi was defenseless, setting up a simple ambush without much preparation.
Hearing Hamzai's words, she felt slightly disappointed.
Even without her, Ye Xi could easily deal with these people.
"Ye Xi, these are people from the [Legacy of the God King]."
"They're probably here for Mora!"
"But don't worry, you're my friend, and I'll never let these bastards get in your way!"
Dehya clenched her fists, her golden gauntlets glinting in the setting sun.
"[Lion with a Blazing Mane], do you really want to interfere?"
"Then let me show you the power of the Legacy of the God King!"
Hamzai sneered and called out to Jeht behind him, "Jeht, I'll handle Dehya!"
"This Ye Xi is your [target]!"
"Find out where he hides his mora! Then we'll leave!"
With that, Hamzai charged forward with his blade.
His dual blades moved swiftly, gleaming in the light.
However, to Dehya, it was child's play.
Behind the strong men, Jeht jumped down from the stone table, holding dual blades in her hands, and stared at Ye Xi.
"You're Ye Xi, right?"
"I've heard rumors you're supposed to be some ancient monster over five hundred years old."
"But clearly, that's an exaggeration..."
The onlookers watched, entertained.
They knew Jeht was serious.
Whenever she wielded her dual blades, she became one of the strongest fighters in the Legacy of the God King!
Meanwhile, Ye Xi…
The information they'd gathered dismissed him as "a wealthy local, a supposed five-hundred-year-old monster who could probably be killed with a single kick."
Though this situation was different from what they expected, they still didn't think Ye Xi was powerful.
Based on size alone, they thought he looked weak.
One thought from Jeht, and Ye Xi would fall.
"Master, be careful!"
Dunyarzad wanted to stand in front of Ye Xi.
To her, Ye Xi was everything!
If someone tried to harm him, she would buy him time, even if it cost her life.
Ye Xi held Dunyarzad back, shielding her behind him.
"So, a remnant of the God King?"
"It seems that tempting honey will always attract bears in the desert."
"The Legacy of the God King has disturbed me repeatedly, and my patience is wearing thin."
With that, Ye Xi reached to the side, pulling a longsword from a spatial rift.
In that moment, Dunyarzad was transfixed.
The sight of Ye Xi in the sunset reminded her of one word.
[Knight]
What a heroic figure!
"I didn't expect you to wield a sword."
"But I must warn you, that woman is formidable!"
Dehya dealt a punch to Hamzai while warning Ye Xi.
Ye Xi raised the sword, his gaze landing on Jeht.
However, before he could move, a rapid flash of a blade shot through the air.
Blood sprayed, painting the sky like fireworks.
Moments later, a figure fell lifeless to the ground.
Even Ye Xi was momentarily stunned by the scene...
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