Chapter 503 - 341: A Small Token of Appreciation
On Taohua Island, peach blossoms filled the sky.
As the Eco Warship, hatched from a Dark Gold Chaos Egg, was blocked by two Golden Armored People, a multitude of pale blue Light Roots extended from the island. They took root in the void, absorbing the surrounding energy.
Then, peach blossoms formed a path, carrying a person forward.
This person was Li Longyu. She walked upon the path of peach blossoms and approached the two Golden Armored People. "We mean no offense," she said. "We will put away Taohua Island. Please, let us pass."
The two Golden Armored People saw Li Longyu but thought nothing of her.
Li Longyu was only level 128. In the eyes of the two Golden Armored People, she was just a weakling they could easily handle.
However, Taohua Island was extraordinary, and there might be other experts on the island. The two Golden Armored People weren’t reckless. One of them shouted, "State your origins, how many are in your party, and your reason for entering the city! Explain everything clearly, and then we’ll consider letting you in!"
Li Longyu replied, "We are from the Strongest Royal Court. There are six of us, and we wish to pass through to the High-Dimensional Divine Hall. Please, make things convenient for us."
"The Strongest Royal Court? Never heard of it!"
One of the Golden Armored People immediately looked disdainful. But the other one’s expression changed, and he quickly whispered a few words in his companion’s ear. After listening, the first man’s face filled with surprise. He fell silent for a moment, then cupped his hands toward Li Longyu and said, "So you’re friends from the Strongest Royal Court. These are troubled times, with scoundrels causing chaos everywhere. The two of us were just conducting a routine inspection. Please, don’t take offense."
"We won’t."
"According to the rules of my Celestial Wolf Gang, please disembark from the island, complete a simple registration, and pay a fee in Star Yuan. Then you may enter the city!"
"There’s a fee?"
"Of course. We, the Celestial Wolf Gang, protect Wanggu City, fend off Star Thieves, and maintain order within the city. We’ve invested a great deal. Is it too much to ask for a small toll?"
"Not at all!" Li Longyu raised an eyebrow and waved her hand. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Everyone, come on out. Old Wang, put Taohua Island away!"
As soon as she finished speaking, another path of peach blossoms appeared, bringing out Zhao Mei, Liang Xiaoyu, Yun Rou, and Wang Sanmei. Wang Yi appeared last. He looked preoccupied, yawning, and holding a Green Blind Box in his hand.
At first, the two Golden Armored People paid them little mind, but the moment they saw Wang Yi, they tensed up.
In the Starry Sky, strength commanded respect.
Wang Yi was still using the title "Taishang." His displayed level was 450, but in reality, he had already reached level 599.
But even at level 450, he was a top-tier figure in the Fourth Dimension. In a Divine Country, he could be called a Venerable, a being one would rarely ever encounter.
Those two Golden Armored People were Players and could see Wang Yi’s forged identity information. They were filled with awe and envy, and they hurriedly cupped their hands in salute from a distance, not daring to show any disrespect.
Wang Yi paid the two of them no mind at all. Muttering to himself, he casually threw a Breaking Sky Fist, knocking Taohua Island straight down into the Eco Battlefield.
He then glanced at the two Golden Armored People and said, "So, what’s the toll for the six of us?"
"You must be joking, great one! We wouldn’t dare charge you a fee!"
"Exactly! It is an honor for our Celestial Wolf Gang that you would grace our Wanggu City. Please, great one, enter the city. We two brothers will lead the way and act as your guides."
The two Golden Armored People immediately started bowing and scraping, their demeanor turning completely sycophantic.
Wang Yi nodded. "Very good. You two aren’t bad. You’ve got a future! Let’s go. Follow me into the city!"
Wang Yi directed the second half of his sentence at Li Longyu and the others. He strode forward, and they immediately followed, each looking quite pleased with themselves.
"It really is great having Old Wang around. We even saved money!"
"Dad is so powerful. Who would dare ask him for a toll?"
"Without the Lord, I doubt we would have even made it to the Mirror Lake Royal Court!"
"We need to raise our own strength as soon as possible..."
Chattering cheerfully, Li Longyu and the others happily entered Wanggu City.
Wanggu City was a large city with a huge population. Inside were skyscrapers and ancient halls, wide streets and bustling markets, all sorts of entertainment venues, and large commercial districts.
Once they entered Wanggu City, Li Longyu and the others were no longer in a hurry to get to the High-Dimensional Divine Hall. Filled with curiosity, they entered a commercial street, looking left and right. They were captivated by many novel items and had no resistance to delicious food and fashionable clothes. Soon, they were happily window-shopping and buying things.
Wang Yi obediently followed behind them without a word, silently opening his blind box.
As for the goods in the commercial district, Wang Yi glanced at them a few times. Most were mundane items, and he wasn’t interested in the slightest.
A short while later, a squad of Golden Armored People approached Wang Yi. The one in the lead wore a suit of Dark Gold armor. He cupped his hands toward Wang Yi and said, "Lei Tianwang of the Celestial Wolf Gang greets the Supreme Lord. Forgive me for not welcoming you sooner. I have already prepared a banquet at the Moon Viewing Tower. I invite you and your companions to join me for a small gathering, so that I may fulfill my duties as a host."
Wang Yi looked up and sized up Lei Tianwang. His Insight Divine Techniques informed him that Lei Tianwang was the leader of the Celestial Wolf Gang, level 360, and likely considered an expert in Wanggu City. ’So a high level really does earn you respect,’ he thought. ’Even complete strangers will come to suck up to you.’
However, Wang Yi disliked such social obligations. He cupped his hands toward Lei Tianwang and said, "We’re all Players, no need to be so polite. I appreciate the thought, but let’s forget about the banquet. We’re just passing through. Go on about your business, don’t waste your energy on us."
Lei Tianwang quickly bowed, his posture extremely humble. "My Lord, you have graced us with your presence. How could we dare to be neglectful? If you are unwilling to attend the banquet, then please, you must accept a few small gifts. Consider it a small token of my sincerity."