Chapter 1125: Chapter 1125 Heading to Black Gold City
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation  Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âWeâre leaving tomorrow, then?â Yi Tianheng confirmed with Lu Yu.
âYes, tomorrow,â Lu Yu replied curtly.
âIn that case, Iâll head back and get myself prepared. Iâll meet you both tomorrow morning. Since weâre a group of three, how about we travel in my carriage?â Yi Tianheng offered.
Lu Yu turned to Zhao Qingya for her input. âWhat do you think?â
âNo objections from me,â Zhao Qingya replied indifferently. âThe carriage of the son of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce president is bound to be luxurious. It suits me just fine.â
Lu Yu nodded in agreement. âAlright then. In that case, let Jiang Xun and your men pack up here and follow us later.â
A flicker of curiosity crossed Zhao Qingyaâs face. âWhatâs your plan for Jiang Xunâs development? The power gap between you two is vast. It wouldnât be ideal for him to train alongside you.â
Lu Yu elaborated, âExactly. He wouldnât benefit much training with you. Heâll develop alongside the other hunting team members. Iâll provide him with support to accelerate his growth, but ultimately, his progress depends on his own effort.â
âAs a first step, I plan to give him the evolutionary potion.â
Yi Tianhengâs eyes widened at this news. âWow, what a great big brother! Youâre willing to share such a valuable item first.â
Lu Yu shot him a deadpan look. âI canât use it myself, can I? Itâs a subpar potion, unfit for my dragon.â
Yi Tianhengâs heart sank at Lu Yuâs explanation. âSubpar⊠Iâm curious, what kind of battle pet do you have?â
Lu Yu waved a dismissive hand towards Zhao Qingya. âIâll head back for now. See you both tomorrow morning. We set off for Black Gold City then, to investigate the situation.â
âSounds good. Iâll be waiting,â Zhao Qingya replied.
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Back at the villa, Lu Yu found Jiang Xun having dinner at the table.
âIâm leaving for Black Gold City tomorrow. Stay here and integrate well with your colleagues.â
Jiang Xun nodded eagerly. âNo problem. But why the rush?â
âI want to investigate the situation there as soon as possible. Once itâs settled, Iâm heading for the capital.â
Lu Yu placed a vial on the table. âThis is an evolutionary potion. Take it and give it to your Frost Dragon to enhance its strength. I hope you can climb the ranks quickly and reach a high position. Iâve stockpiled potions for you; use them to accelerate your growth.â
âUnfortunately, my assistance can only take you so far. The rest of the journey is yours to walk.â
Jiang Xunâs expression turned serious. âBig Brother Lu, I understand. Iâll work hard and reach the capital someday too!â
Lu Yu offered a small nod. âGood. You were the first person to extend a helping hand after I arrived in the Ten Thousand Dragon Country. So, Iâm returning the favor.â
âI leave for Black Gold City tomorrow morning. See you then.â
Jiang Xun acknowledged Lu Yuâs words with a silent nod and continued his meal.
âOne way or another, Iâll reach the top of the Patrol Department and become your right-hand man!â he declared with unwavering determination.
After receiving so much help from Lu Yu, Jiang Xun understood that he was already starting at a significant advantage and progressing faster than most. If he still couldnât excel under these circumstances, it would truly reflect a lack of talent on his own part.
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The next day, early in the morning, Lu Yu said his goodbyes to Hu Zhan and Jiang Xun before heading to the Patrol Department office building.
Downstairs, a magnificent four-wheeled carriage awaited them, drawn by four tall and powerful stags. Their antlers, a striking purple that faintly glowed, indicated they were no ordinary beasts.
Yi Tianheng hopped down from the carriage and approached Lu Yu. âYou both made it! Iâve been waiting here impatiently, but it hasnât even been ten minutes yet.â
âLetâs get on the road then,â Zhao Qingya said. âThereâs no point in delaying.â
âAbsolutely! We have a variety of delicious treats and some captivating novels onboard. Why not enjoy them during the journey?â Yi Tianheng enthused, ushering them into the carriage.
The interior was spacious, with a central table laden with an assortment of desserts and snacks. Lu Yu couldnât help but remark, âThis feels like a luxurious vacation. You know how to live comfortably.â
Yi Tianheng scratched his head sheepishly. âWell, this⊠is it considered luxurious? Usually, Iâd bring along a few beautiful women for company. Thatâs what I call true enjoyment.â
A pointed cough escaped Zhao Qingyaâs lips.
âOh, apologies, I misspoke. We already have a stunning beauty in the carriage!â Yi Tianheng quickly corrected himself.
âThe point is, private matters are best kept private. Weâre not interested,â Zhao Qingya scolded lightly.
âOh, right, I see. My apologies for the misunderstanding.â He scratched his head again awkwardly. âAlright, driver, letâs get going! No time to waste. Head straight for Black Gold City. We should arrive by nightfall.â
âIs this carriage exceptionally fast?â Zhao Qingya inquired.
âNot particularly fast,â Yi Tianheng admitted. âNormally, the journey takes two days. Reaching it in one day would be considered impressive.â
âWhy is it usually a two-day trip?â Lu Yu asked.
Yi Tianheng started to answer, then coughed awkwardly, âSorry, my fault.â Heâd almost blurted out something inappropriate again. Only after seeing Zhao Qingyaâs stern expression disappear did he continue, âBecause typically, there are lovely women accompanying me in the carriageâŠâ
As the carriage rolled out of Skyplume City, Yi Tianheng peeked out the window at the receding city walls. âSuch a shame,â he sighed. âOnly here for two days and I have to leave already. Feels like a wasted trip.â
âActually, considering you know Lu Yu, it wasnât a wasted trip at all. Heâs accepted a quest to help you deal with the problem youâre facing.â
Yi Tianheng spun around, eyes wide. âReally? You can solve the financial crisis of our Chamber of Commerce?â
Zhao Qingya rolled her eyes. âOf course not! Weâre talking about the wild beasts going berserk, not some fabricated financial crisis!â
âApologies,â Yi Tianheng mumbled. âOur business has indeed suffered lately due to these rampaging beasts. We even had to lay off some employees recently.â
He then turned to Lu Yu with a tempting offer. âLu Yu, why not consider switching sides? I can offer you a ridiculously high salary!â
Zhao Qingya interjected, her voice laced with disbelief. âYou just said you had to lay off employees, and now youâre offering to hire someone new? Are you serious?â
Yi Tianheng stammered, âWell, but Lu Yu is incredibly powerful. One person like him could replace a hundred employees, right? Isnât that basically the same thing?â
Speechless, Zhao Qingya retorted, âYou have quite the imagination. Have you forgotten heâs the deputy mayor now?â
âOh, right⊠yes, of course,â Yi Tianheng conceded. âDeputy mayor, I forgot. In that case, I guess poaching you isnât an optionâŠâ
With a helpless sigh, he slumped back in his chair and reached for a dessert, starting to nibble on it. âLetâs get some rest. We should arrive by nightfall, as planned.â
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