Astral Pet Store

Chapter 398 Enemy at the Door

“Sir!”

Yan Bingyue ran to him. Although her astral powers had been sealed, she could still move about with agility. There was no trace of arrogance on her face. She was full of respect as she stood in front of Xie Gange.

“Nice to meet you, King of Arms!

“I am sorry that you and the organization were bothered because of me. I know even death cannot help me atone for the offense!”

Xie Gange stared at her. Of course, he knew this was the girl he came here for. A glint of coldness rose in his eyes as she apologized. She was right. Not even death was enough for her to atone for her offense!

Before he came, he investigated why she visited the Longjiang Base City, to begin with.

It was because she wanted to use the Longjiang Base City as a stepping stone to win the global championship of the Elite League!

Sure, the Star Organization didn’t have a quota for the Elite League. But if you wanted to participate, you should have made a request to the organization!

The organization would have made plans and arranged for you to go to a base city, to compete from the very beginning!

Well, look at what happened. You just had to use your own connections to come to this remote base city where a terrifying guy was hiding, and ended ruffling his feathers.

You created trouble for the organization for no reason at all!

This beautiful girl really rubbed him in the wrong way but he did not show his dislike, not when there were outsiders present.

“Don’t mention it. As long as you’re fine,” Xie Gange replied indifferently.

Yan Bingyue had become used to the King of Arms acting distant. The fact that Xie Gange was sitting right there had emboldened her. Something popped into her mind and made her eyes red.

“King of Arms, I am begging you, please avenge me!”

“The Dragon Knight, Spear Devil, and Xiao Ju... They all died. He killed them all!”

She turned around and glared at Su Ping, openly showing the killing intent in her eyes.

The thought that Xiao Ju had been crushed by her own battle pet pained Yan Bingyue so much that her heart had almost stopped beating. She felt as if a needle were constantly poking her heart and she could no longer bear it!

A hush fell in the building.

Silence prevailed when Yan Bingyue finished her accusation.

She waited for a few seconds but received no reply. She could tell that something was wrong. She suddenly noticed that apart from Xie Gange, there were other powerful warriors in the store and they were all at the titled rank!

Why were this many titled battle pet warriors gathered in the store?

She could tell that they were not from the Star Organization, judging by the clothes they were wearing

All those people had weird looks on their faces.

Yan Bingyue turned to Xie Gange, only to see that his face was clouded.

“Sir...”

Yan Bingyue was baffled.

Her instinct told her that something was off.

“Nonsense!” Xie Gange scolded her.

He was honestly angry and his shout was so powerful that even the air was shaking!

Yan Bingyue was even more confused.

Huh?

Why would he...

Shout so loudly?

“They deserved to die! Not even death would not expiate all their crimes.” Xie Gange bit his teeth. The words weren’t aimed at Yan Bingyue, but to show his attitude to Su Ping.

He was mad at Yan Bingyue, afraid that her words would offend Su Ping even more. Things would definitely be bad if, in a fit of rage, he killed both of them!

“From now on, do not mention that thing. If you speak about it again, you will be banished from the Star Organization!”

Xie Gange glared at Yan Bingyu. “Apologize to Mr. Su right away!”

Yan Bingyue, ovo!

Mr... Su?

Why would the King of Arms address Su Ping as Mr. Su?

Why would he be so polite to him?

Yan Bingyue’s confusion grew and grew. She looked around and soon found Tang Ruyan was in the crowd. Given that this girl was a fellow sufferer, Yan Bingyue had trust in her. But at this moment, she was seeing a strange look on Tang Ruyan’s face.

It was a look that was hard to explain in just a few words.

Yan Bingyue’s brain was becoming numb. She had no idea what had gone down exactly but she was smart enough to tell that things were not going... the way she had expected. It should have been the Star Organization beating up Su Ping and then picking her up, showcasing to those country bumpkins how powerful the organization was, shouldn’t it?

So, why would she apologize to Su Ping?

She was the victim!

“Su, Su...”

Yan Bingyue mumbled. She found no words to say as an apology. Xie Gange was speechless. How come a girl trained in the organization was like this? Could it be that the education methods in the organization had gone wrong over the years? “Mr. Su, she is a kid and she doesn’t know how to behave. Please forgive her. I will apologize on her behalf. I will discipline her when we get back,” Xie Gange said to Su Ping immediately. Su Ping calmed himself down. “It’s okay.”

Xie Gange breathed in relief as he felt how Su Ping’s killing intent died down. He would not waste another second here. “Stay here and listen to Mr. Su. Do not mention those crazy stories again. Do whatever Mr. Su tells you to do; I’ve reached a deal with him. When time permits, someone from the organization will come and pick you up. Behave in the meantime. Do not stir up trouble for the organization again!”

He obviously sounded more serious as he reached the last sentence.

He didn’t mind that those local titled battle pet warriors were there, openly showing that he was afraid of Su Ping.

Yan Bingyue looked up at him, astounded. She could not believe what she had heard. Stay here?

Didn’t he come here to pick me up?

Xie Gange said nothing to her. A girl who had created trouble for the organization would no longer be valued.

Xie Gange stood up and said his goodbyes to Su Ping and Venerable the Blade, “Mr. Su, if you’ll excuse me.

“Venerable the Blade, till we meet again.”

Venerable the Blade stood up and nodded to Xie Gange. “Godspeed.”

Su Ping said in a hurry, “I haven’t given you the list of materials yet.”

Xie Gange suddenly remembered that. He slapped his head. “Ah, look at me. Sorry. I’ll wait.”

Su Ping found a pen and a piece of paper and wrote down the materials he needed for the second level of the Solar Bulwark. He would write up the same list to give to Lin Ziqing later so that the two parties could search for the materials at the same time; it would be more efficient. Being the largest force of the Subcontinent District, the Star Organization would react faster.

Su Ping gave the list to Xie Gange. “I want all of the materials on the list. Miss one and you will have to trade it for a chance to pick another treasure.”

Xie Gange was surprised. That was not part of the deal.

It was clear that Su Ping didn’t trust him and was afraid that he was merely making an empty promise.

“Mr. Su, don’t worry. We’ll try our best to find the materials for you.” Xie Gange didn’t say yes or no. He had to go back to discuss the detailed steps.

The priority was to leave the store.

Su Ping raised his eyebrows after this perfunctory answer and yet, Xie Gange’s answer was smart. Su Ping asked another question, “When would you give me the treasures?”

Xie Gange answered, “Mr. Su, you are welcome to come to the Star Organization whenever you’re free.”

Su Ping snorted coldly. “So, you are telling me that I cannot have them if I don’t go?”

Su Ping’s anger frightened Xie Gange. The latter apologized at once, “Of course not. Mr. Su, if you’re too busy, we can have them delivered to you.” “By this time tomorrow, you will give me the information about the treasures and I will pick out three items. You will deliver the three items to me by this time the day after tomorrow. If you’re late, I’ll go to you to pick them up and I’ll take her dead body with me!”

Xie Gange turned pale. “Mr. Su, don’t be mad. I will do what I said.”

Xie Gange being so obedient made Yan Bingyue all the more confused.

She wondered if she was having a dream and whether she was still inside the scroll.

A person who was at the peak of the titled rank, second only to legendary battle pet warriors, was smiling obsequiously at Su Ping?

Something had changed in the world that made it all strange.

“Mr. Su, do you have any other demands for me? If not, I’ll see myself out.”

Xie Gange could not wait to get away.

Since he was eager to leave, Su Ping didn’t prolong his stay. Sabotaging the Star Organization was the least of his interests; he would avoid it unless it was absolutely necessary. As the largest force in the Subcontinent District, the Star Organization boasted many properties and assets. To “wipe out” the organization was easy but to take over all the affiliated properties and business was hard. Those businesses would be cannibalized by other tycoons, which would be beneficial for the tycoons but detrimental to the innocent people working in those businesses.

The ordinary workers might get laid off and families could break down.

That was why, while he was powerful enough to defeat others with violence, he wasn’t willing to resort to violence at every turn.

At the same time, when someone went too far, he wouldn’t act as kindly. He would think about others while he could, but if he was enraged, such considerations would no longer be of his concern. After all, he had never been a kind person.

“I don’t have anything else to say. But remember to behave!” Su Ping darted a meaningful look at Xie Gange. It wasn’t a warning, but a piece of sincere advice!

Xie Gange produced a forced smile, waved goodbye, and left.

He was about to go away when he stopped with a frown.

He looked up to the sky and saw a dark cloud moving slowly toward the store. The dark cloud merely appeared to be moving slowly. A few seconds later, Xie Gange saw that the cloud grew several times larger. A few more seconds passed. He could already see the details. It was a flock of birds!

Is this an attack?!

Xie Gange wore a grave expression.

It came as a surprise, for the base city to be on the verge of an attack. By aerial beasts no less!

Xie Gange mobilized astral powers, ready to help out. As a titled battle pet warrior, honor and power were not the only things he considered. He had heavy responsibility on his shoulders as well!

He enjoyed the admiration of countless people, so he had to protect their lives!