51 Questioning Ye Ziyun
Nie Li was certainly furious upon learning that the Sacred Family had sent someone to attack him.
'The Sacred Family sent a 3 Star Bronze Rank Fighter after me. But this was only because they didn't know I was at 2 Star Bronze Rank. They will send a stronger fighter next time. They might even target Lu Piao and others. I need to protect them,' Nie Li thought.
At this moment, Nie Li's only choice was to use the Alchemy Association. Firstly, he planned to request the Alchemy Association to send fighters to guard his family and friends.
After that, he would think of counterattacking the Sacred Family.
The next day, Nie Li visited the Alchemy Association. He met Yang Xin and found out some information.
The Alchemy Association had updated the deal with the Sacred Family. This occurred because the Sacred Family was willing to pay an excessive amount to buy the elixirs and pellets from the Alchemy Association.
Even the Alchemy Association faltered upon receiving that price.
Nie Li didn't blame the Alchemy Association. It was only natural that the Alchemy Association would want to increase its profits. Moreover, Nie Li would also receive a share of those profits, so this deal could be considered beneficial to him.
"Director Yang, I request you to send someone to guard my family and friends. I believe that someone might target them," Nie Li spoke calmly.
Meanwhile, Yang Xin was startled to hear this request from Nie Li. Unconsciously, she recalled her conversation with Alan and guessed that this was definitely his doing! And he had successfully predicted Nie Li's actions.
Other than fear, respect for him grew within Yang Xin's mind. The notion of betraying Alan steadily faded.
Meanwhile, Alan received a notification from the system.
[You have successfully shaken Yang Xin's mind. Reward: +1000 Celestial Points.]
[Yang Xin's loyalty reaches a medium level. She will show some resistance to the Host's orders but won't betray the Host.]
Meanwhile, Yang Xin responded to Nie Li with a smile, "Don't worry. The Alchemy Association will make sure to safeguard your family and friends. No one will be able to touch them."
Nie Li seemed very satisfied with this answer.
"Thank you," Nie Li responded politely. After settling this issue, Nie Li left the Alchemy Association.
He was waiting for the Year End Examination, which was in one month. Nie Li planned to use that opportunity to reveal his actual cultivation and startle everyone in the Holy Orchid Institute.
For now, his focus remained on Ye Ziyun. Nie Li noticed that she was much more absent-minded these past few days. She was no longer interested in talking about the inscriptions or learning about the ancient languages. Every time Nie Li tried to speak to her, she would put up a distressed expression.
This truly puzzled Nie Li as he didn't understand how he could catch Ye Ziyun's attention. Nie Li had already given Ye Ziyun the best cultivation technique he had available for her.
This cultivation technique was clearly working as Ye Ziyun was already a 3-Star Bronze Rank Fighter.
However, Nie Li was unaware that while he was at the Alchemy Association, Alan approached Ye Ziyun inside the library.
Most of Nie Li's comrades saw Alan approaching Ye Ziyun and tried to block him.
Alan gazed at Lu Piao and others, "You shouldn't block my way when this has nothing to do with you."
Even though Lu Piao and others were a bit hesitant, they stood their ground.
There was an amused look on Alan's face as he stared at this group, "…Your determination is commendable, but your ability is not."
Lu Piao and others suddenly felt intense pressure from Alan. They were utterly terrified to sense that pressure.
Lu Piao and others were already at the 3-Star Bronze Rank. Yet, Alan could easily stun them with purely his Soul Force. This indicated that there was a massive gap between them!
In reality, Alan had only used the Soul Force equivalent to the 5-Star Bronze Rank. However, his cultivation technique was the Heavenly God Technique. His 5 Star Bronze Rank was equivalent to Silver Rank for typical warriors.
Ye Ziyun noticed Alan coming towards her, but she didn't move. She wanted to talk with him as well.
However, it surprised her that Alan could easily suppress Nie Li's subordinates.
"So, you still won't tell me why you are maintaining this distance?" Alan asked, coming straight to the point.
"Why do you care? Don't you have Ning'er to keep you company? You are certainly enjoying your time with her," Ye Ziyun spoke with an envious tone.
Alan stared at her blankly, "This has nothing to do with her. In fact, you are trying to change the topic right now. Is it so I won't find out that your father asked you to stay away from me?"
"…Y-You k-knew?!" Ye Ziyun was indeed startled to hear that statement.
"Only a selected few people can coerce you into staying away from me. One of them is your father," Alan spoke coldly.
Ye Ziyun looked somewhat hurt upon hearing those words.
"I didn't come here to tell you to disobey your father's order. However, I want you to know why your father told you to stay away from me. After that, it will be your choice," Alan spoke.
"…W-What do you mean?" Ye Ziyun asked, a little curious about what Alan meant.
"The reason your father asked you to stay away from me wasn't because of the differences between the Sacred Family and the Snow Wind Family. Instead, it was due to a secret deal between the Alchemy Association and your father. I am sure you don't believe me. Just ask your father or someone else in the Snow Wind Family with a high reputation this question."
"Why does the Alchemy Association sell the Snow Wind Family so many elixirs and pellets at such a low price when we haven't done anything for them in return? And don't fall for an excuse like giving a promise of protection to the Alchemy Association. The City Lord's Mansion is required to protect everyone in the Glory City. This is its duty, not something it can use to negotiate a deal with an association. And if you don't get a clear answer from your family, then start questioning the Alchemy Association's members. There is someone who is bound to tell you the truth."
With that, Alan turned his head and left. Even Nie Li's subordinates were curious and startled about this information.
All of them wanted to find out whether Alan was speaking the truth or not.
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