“Phat…”
The slap resounded in the hall.
Julia frowned. “Sister, what is the meaning of this?”
“Let’s go, we need to apologize,” Kelly said quietly, her voice filled with regret.
“Why should we apologize to Kent? He is the one who beat you and snatched your chance of getting Storm God inheritance…” Julia continued to blabber in a loud tone.
Kelly again lifted her palm, but stopped slapping in the middle.
“Not to Kent, but to Fatty Ben. We’ve wronged him in the first place… and now, we have to make it right.”
Julia’s face twisted in surprise. “Fatty Ben? But where will we find him? That Fat guy could be anywhere.”
Kelly clenched her fists, determination settling into her bones. “I don’t know where he is, but We’ll find him. We have to. I decided to make amends with kent.”
Before Julia asked several more questions, Kelly took Julia’s hand, pulling her sister along as they prepared to embark on their journey. Kelly knew it wouldn’t be easy—finding Fatty Ben, especially apologizing to him, and righting the wrongs of the past.
And so, with her sister by her side, Kelly set off, determined to find the man she had once despised.
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The golden chariot of Kent flew near the skies of Golden Bamboo City. From his lofty throne, Kent stood up, his eyes fixed on the baby dragon nestled beside his throne. It had grown fond of him, always seeking his affection.
With a smile, Kent walked it down the steps of his throne and gently fed the spirit fruits, its playful giggles filling the air as it rubbed its scaly body against his.
Jabil, standing at a respectful distance, observed this tender interaction before speaking. “Master, why did you refuse that Kelly girl? She’s as beautiful as your present Dao partners.”
Kent smiled,without turning his head as he fed the dragon another morsel. “Of course, her beauty is undeniable, worthy of admiration. But beauty alone is not enough. Kelly’s temper… it’s hot and volatile.
There are women like Jia and Amelia, whose grace and calm allow them to assess situations with wisdom. They know how to carry themselves and behave accordingly. But for those like Kelly, with fiery tempers, one must be cautious. She has an ego that could prove problematic. That’s why I sent her to apologize to Fatty Ben. A humbling experience will do her good.”
Jabil nodded, falling into deep thought as he processed his master’s words. His gaze turned distant, lost in contemplation.
Kent, noticing the sudden silence, chuckled and asked without turning his head, “Now what? What are you thinking about?”
Jabil hesitated, then sighed. “Master, I was just wondering… when will I find my own Dao partner? These human women are beautiful, but… they’re not to my taste.”
Kent let out a hearty laugh, the sound echoing through the skies. “Don’t worry, Jabil. When we travel to the Spirit World, I’ll take you with me. There’s a kingdom there—Sarpant Cobra Kingdom. I’ve heard they have magnificent serpents. I’m sure you’ll find someone who suits your taste there.”
Jabil’s eyes lit up with excitement, and in a flash of green light, he transformed into his seven-headed serpent form, his large body wriggling joyously like a child who had been promised sweets. His massive form slithered and twisted on the steps, his 7 heads swaying to an invisible rhythm.
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Kavi, who had been silent until now, couldn’t help but burst into laughter at Jabil’s excitement, her melodious laughter stopped dancing Jabil.
Curious, Jabil slid closer to her, his heads eyeing her with playful mischief. “And what about you, Kavi? Don’t you want to find your own partner? You’ve evolved beautifully—you could attract any powerful male from your race now!”
Kavi’s laughter stilled, and a shy smile played on her lips. She cast a side glance at Kent, her cheeks warming slightly before she quickly turned her head away, her shy smile hidden.
Kent, observing the scene, caught the subtle gesture but chose not to confront her about it. He simply smiled to himself, understanding the unspoken feelings.
As the golden throne neared the skies above Golden Bamboo City which is surrounded by golden bamboo forest, Kent’s demeanor changed, his eyes sharpening as the towering bamboo forest came into view, encircling the city like a protective fortress. His focus now on the task, he directed the throne to the western side of the city.
Taking out a sleek communication jade from his robe, Kent swiftly sent a message to Maya, the daughter of the Poison Clan’s matriarch. His eyes gleamed with seriousness as he waited for her response.
“Master, aren’t we heading to the Eternal Sun Sect?” Jabil asked, his tone laced with curiosity.
Kent shook his head, his gaze never leaving the horizon. “No… first, there’s something I must take care of. A long-standing debt that needs to be paid.”
Jabil nodded but remained silent, sensing the gravity in his master’s tone.
Moments later, Maya’s excited voice came through the jade. “Kent, where are you? I’ve been hearing a lot of stories about you recently. I didn’t leave the sect ground after you left.”
“Stay where you are. I’m coming.” Kent’s voice was sharp.
Before she could ask any more questions, Kent disconnected the call, his expression turning cold and resolute. The throne surged forward with ignited speed, slicing through the air as they neared the old man’s shop.
“What’s the task, Master?” Jabil watched as the throne descended close to the ground.
Kent’s eyes darkened, his grip tightening on the throne’s edge. “The Poison Clan patriarch… he’s responsible for the death of 1,200 disciples from the Rising Sun Peak. Before I leave, I’m going to pay the Fee to Peak Master Porus.”
The throne descended near an ancient shop on the western side. This was the old man’s shop, the only location in the city connected to the teleportation arrays leading to the Poison Clan’s hidden stronghold. Kent stepped off his throne and entered the shop without hesitation.
Inside, the old shopkeeper looked up from his counter, his wrinkled face showing a mix of surprise and respect. As the matriarch of the poison clan directed the old man to always allow Kent, the old man immediately greeted in respect.
“Lord Kent,” he greeted, bowing low.
“Open the teleportation point,” Kent replied, his voice cold.
The old man nodded, his hands moving swiftly as he activated the hidden teleportation array behind the secret door. The air shimmered with energy as the ancient symbols lit up in a glowing circle.
With that, he stepped into the glowing array, Jabil and Kavi following close behind. The air around them shimmered, and in an instant, they vanished from the shop, leaving only the faint hum of the teleportation array in their wake.
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