Chapter 559: Section 346: Bu Quan Dances Together
The Dragon-man youth was taken aback.
The Saber Gang had been annihilated and the power of the Snowbird Port’s City Lord was at its peak; who would dare to attack the Lord’s mansion?
Could it be the remnants of the Saber Gang?
But then the Dragon-man youth heard his own voice.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port was momentarily stunned before he realized and explained with a smile, “Time really flies quickly.”
“The banquet is about to begin.”
He gently stroked the air above the desk, and a miniature Magic Image instantly revealed itself.
The Magic Image displayed the scene in the ground floor’s grand hall below them.
“Before the banquet starts, we have meticulously prepared a Magic Image that vividly depicts your heroic combat, Long Fu squad leader. I believe this Magic Image will definitely provide a superb warming-up effect.”
“Of course, if it offends, I ask for your forgiveness.”
The way the City Lord of Snowbird Port spoke was very polite, but upon closer inspection, one could still see his assertive nature.
The Dragon-man youth immediately expressed that it was his honor.
At this moment, in the grand hall of the Lord’s mansion.
The lights were brilliant.
Long rectangular dining tables lined both sides of the hall.
The tables, covered with white cloths, bore beautifully burning candles that wafted a fragrant scent. Exquisite silver platters contained an array of delightful dishes.
Gentlemen in fancy attire and renowned ladies in rivalry glittered all around.
Some were tasting fine wines, and gathered in small groups to chat. Others congregated together, discussing the same topic and occasionally bursting into laughter together.
The dance had not officially started yet; the empty dance floor was completely occupied by three-dimensional Magic Image lines.
Everyone’s gaze was immediately drawn to the Magic Image.
Soon, people were praising the Dragon-man youth depicted in the Image.
From the second-floor study, the Dragon-man youth observed his own Magic Image through the Magic Image.
He quickly realized that this time, the Magic Image included more than just the scene of his battle with Teng Donglang.
It had recorded from the start, his duel with Ban Langen.
Ban Langen was careless and underestimated his opponent, allowing the Dragon-man youth to knock him out with a punch.
That was followed by the fight between the Dragon-man youth and the Spring Boxer.
He completely overwhelmed his opponent, standing still as if rooted, creating a classic scene. The Spring Boxer gave his all but still could not shake him, showcasing the Dragon-man youth’s formidable stature.
Then came the Dragon-man youth’s battle with Xiong Ju.
A tough fight.
And finally, his heroic duel with Teng Donglang.
Mostly dominated by his opponent, the Dragon-man youth clung to the hope of turning the tables and won against the odds!
A classic battle.
Of course, the City Lord of Snowbird Port would not compile all the combat scenes together as that would be too lengthy.
Thus, this segment of the Magic Image had been carefully edited.
It highlighted the valiant and heroic posture of the Dragon-man youth in combat.
Many images were deliberately slowed down or even paused, not just to showcase the bright performances of the Dragon-man youth, but also the pitiful states of his opponents, underscoring his strength and cunning in combat, as well as valuable qualities like courage and perseverance.
Especially during his exchange with Teng Donglang, his battered, bloody image was repeatedly shown.
And in the end. When Teng Donglang lay in a pool of blood, the previous struggles of the Dragon-man youth were all vindicated.
Upon viewing the final segment, everyone in the hall spontaneously burst into applause.
The Magic Image, however, did not stop playing after just one round.
Instead, it began to repeat.
Despite this, the people around barely shifted their gaze and continued to watch with relish.
This time, the orchestra in the hall played a stirring battle melody in a timely manner, resonating with the Dragon-man youth’s fight and firing up their blood.
This is a world full of competition.
This is the world of the strong.
This is especially a world where heroic duels prevail in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom.
The image displayed by the Dragon-man youth undoubtedly deeply matched the culture and values of the Kingdom.
Furthermore, since he had defeated the notoriously infamous Gang Leader of the Saber Gang, many viewed him as a partner of justice, a heroic figure.
Not only were the ladies in the arena looking with sparkling eyes, but even the men were so excited, unconsciously projecting themselves into the scene.
In the study on the second floor,
Snowbird Port City Lord paid close attention to the expressions of these guests and, finding them as expected, smiled and said to the Dragon-man youth, “Do you know? You’ve garnered quite the reputation already.”
“The name of Long Fu and the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, along with this battle, are rapidly spreading across the nation!”
“You’ve truly made a name for yourself!”
Pausing for a moment, Snowbird Port City Lord went on to tell the Dragon-man youth some good news.
“The Magic Images of your duel with Teng Donglang have already sold over 30,000 copies. That’s a rather terrifying number, considering it’s only been one day since the duel concluded.”
“And I believe these duel images will definitely sell nationwide, enticing many to purchase and collect them.”
“The arena owner of the Snowbird Duel Arena has sought you out already, hasn’t he?”
The Dragon-man youth nodded, “Yes, he came to me himself and unexpectedly reduced his own profit share, favoring me with a larger cut.”
The smile on Snowbird Port City Lord’s face grew even wider, as he openly stated,
“I instructed him to do so.”
“You are a hero, and you should not be undersold!”
“During the annihilation of the Saber Gang, you personally slew the leader of this criminal group—you are the primary contributor! You are a warrior practicing the path of righteousness.”
“The previously agreed profit share was too much!”
“How could we possibly undersell warriors and heroes?”
“If we did so, how would the outside world view me, how would it view Snowbird Port?”
The Dragon-man youth immediately understood that this was the Snowbird Port City Lord showing goodwill and favoring him,
It was done in a highly proficient manner.
He didn’t lose anything, generously offering others’ generosity, and speaking most persuasively.
The Dragon-man youth understood this and immediately expressed his gratitude to the City Lord.
Previously, when the Snowbird Duel Arena owner came to him to modify the contract, he was somewhat puzzled, not expecting that the biggest driving force behind it came from the Snowbird Port City Lord.
According to this profit-sharing ratio, and with previous sales cases, this level of Magic Image, if sold nationwide, would bring the Dragon-man youth a revenue of at least 500,000 Gold!
Of course, these profits would not be acquired all at once, but rather continuously harvested with ongoing sales.
The Dragon-man youth sincerely exclaimed, “After this battle, it feels like the whole world has changed.”
“The very night I returned to the docks after the battle, I received an overwhelming number of invitation letters, almost like snowflakes fluttering.”
“The Chairman of the Mercenary Division also came to me personally, informing me that the level of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had been raised.”
“Although it does not conform to the procedures of the Mercenary Guild, making special exceptions is also part of the guild’s system.”
“He also told me, many guilds, families, and so on, specifically named the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps to undertake some tasks.”
“These tasks are consistent in nature, all very simple, yet the compensation is generous.”
Snowbird Port City Lord nodded with a smile and explained, “This is their way of showing goodwill.”
“For the Mercenary Group, such gestures of goodwill are even more beneficial. Not only can they receive many gifts, but they can also improve the group’s record and level by completing these tasks.”
“However, such situation is not something that a mere Silver Level Mercenary Group can enjoy.”
“Your duel with Teng Donglang had real merit. Countless people witnessed it with their own eyes.”
“Having killed a Golden Level, you are now considered almost a Golden Level yourself. That’s why you are being treated so specially.”
At this point, the Dragon-man youth changed the subject, “But now, there is still one hidden danger.”
“We previously accused the Saber Gang of desecrating the sacred, honorable duel. Until now, we haven’t produced any evidence. What should we do about this?”
Snowbird Port City Lord laughed aloud, “Long Fu squad leader, you need not worry.”
“Evidence will appear eventually.”
“Currently, the higher-ups of the Saber Gang are either dead or captured.”
“I have already started ordering severe torture for these leaders. No matter how tough their bones, there will always come a day when they can’t hold up.”
“We can wait patiently, there’s no rush.”
Indeed.
Now, the Saber Gang had been destroyed.
Unless someone deliberately targeted the Dragon-man youth or the Snowbird Port City Lord, they might dig up this error to cause trouble and accuse them of false accusations.
Seeing the lingering worry on the Dragon-man youth’s face, Snowbird Port City Lord reassured him, “Don’t worry, I assure you, we will be able to gather evidence regarding this matter.”
With the assurance from the Snowbird Port City Lord, the Dragon-man youth finally relaxed his brows. “I trust in the City Lord!”
“Only in this way can the roots of the Saber Gang be completely eradicated.”
At that moment, a scene of Teng Donglang lying in a pool of blood emerged in the Magic Image.
The Dragon-man youth’s brows furrowed slightly as he remarked deliberately, “Thinking back on this fight, I actually feel somewhat ashamed.”
“If it hadn’t been for Teng Donglang’s fatal mistake at the last moment, I couldn’t have defeated him.”
Snowbird Port City Lord looked deeply into the Dragon-man youth’s eyes and took out the wine bottle again to pour them more exquisite wine.
Taking advantage of this action, Snowbird Port City Lord reassured him, “Long Fu squad leader, you needn’t think this way.”
“Teng Donglang’s mistake shows his lack of training and battle experience.”
“He was too indulged in power, spending most of his time dealing with matters of the Saber Gang.”
“Therefore, he paid the price for his choices.”
“And you, fighting against stronger foes, never giving up, your fighting spirit never wavered. You endured numerous setbacks and persevered.”
“The miracle finally happened.”
“Yes, there was a component of luck, but more importantly, it was your effort and hard work.”
“The public will not see you as someone who just got lucky. They will only admire, respect, and even worship you.”
“Come on, forget about these trivial things.”
“Come down with me. You are the hero today, and today, you are the protagonist.”
The Dragon-man youth willingly agreed.
He and the Snowbird Port City Lord descended the stairs together, appearing in the main hall on the first floor.
The crowd immediately let out cheers.
The Dragon-man youth suppressed his underlying doubts and put on a smile.
After going through a series of events in Snowbird Port, he had gained a deeper understanding of networking.
He knew that often, enemies could be dealt with by leveraging others.
His cooperation with the Snowbird Port City Lord was a win-win. The situation of the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corp had improved a lot because of it, and their gains were substantial.
All present were high-ranking individuals from Snowbird Port, and getting to know them, even just getting acquainted, was more beneficial than harmful.
The Dragon-man youth was now exceptionally popular.
Such renown and influence were optimal for making connections.
People were eager to interact with him and were even startled and delighted by the Dragon-man youth’s enthusiasm and goodwill.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port gestured for the Dragon-man youth to stand beside him.
He stood on a platform in the middle of the stairs, slightly above everyone else in the room, spoke some pleasantries, and particularly congratulated the Dragon-man youth on his victory in the duel; then he announced the official start of the ball.
The Magic Image occupying the dancefloor vanished, and the bands started to play melodic dance music.
It was customary for the City Lord of Snowbird Port to lead the first dance, but he had just announced that this time, the Dragon-man youth would lead.
The Dragon-man youth descended the stairs and entered the hall.
Almost all the debutantes and noblewomen cast expectant, enticing glances at him.
But the Dragon-man youth had already found his target.
He walked directly to a rather secluded dining table where five or six people were gathered.
The center of the group was Bu Quan.
This Silver Level alchemy master, no matter where she went, was the focus of social gatherings.
However, it was not her appearance that drew people’s attention but her ability to create alchemy tools and her ownership of multiple Alchemy Workshops.
At that moment, they were discussing business or potential future cooperative projects around Bu Quan.
Every move of the Dragon-man youth drew the eyes of the people around.
As they watched him step towards them, Bu Quan and the others showed faces of surprise.
Among them, the males were in the majority, with Bu Quan being the only woman.
In fact, Bu Quan, who always wore black-framed glasses, was far from the most striking in appearance.
When Bu Quan saw the Dragon-man youth approaching her, her heartbeat began to race intensely.
Thump, Thump, Thump!
Her heartbeat accelerated, and a flustered blush appeared on her face.
The Dragon-man youth approached Bu Quan, bowed slightly, and extended his Dragon Claw as gracefully as possible: “Miss Bu Quan, may I have the honor of asking you for the first dance tonight?”
Bu Quan’s mouth slightly opened, her head buzzing and in chaos.
She was unable to speak, but instinctively extended her hand.
Thus, the Dragon-man youth took her hand and led her into the dancefloor.
The Dragon-man youth was not skilled at dancing, but as a fighter, his control over his body was exceptional.
In contrast, Bu Quan was clearly clumsy and nervous in her dance steps.
Bu Quan, who had come from relatively low circumstances, had faced a catastrophe when her nanny, who was like a mother to her, was killed by the Saber Gang. She fled to the Alchemy Guild for protection.
In the days that followed, she studied tirelessly, determined to seek revenge.
After achieving success, she gave up the chance to further her studies, pretended to compromise with the Saber Gang, returned to Snowbird Port, and while building her Alchemy Workshop to increase her influence, secretly gathered evidence to prepare for bringing down the Saber Gang.
Dancing?
Such activities had long been absent from her life!
She had absolutely no interest in dancing.
Therefore, when the Dragon-man youth invited her to dance, her nervousness was inevitable.
She didn’t know how to dance, but she didn’t refuse.
Because it was the Dragon-man youth who had invited her—
the benefactor who helped her seek revenge, the great hero in her heart!!