Chapter 442: Chapter 442: Reunion with an Old Friend
Ning Fugui has been battling in the business world for many years.
If the business world is like a battlefield, then he is a veteran with years of experience, now just waiting for an opportunity.
Obviously.
His proposal coincides with the current situation of the Qiong Family.
In fact, throughout history, most aristocratic families choose to collaborate with wealthy merchants. This provides both power and resources.
Under Baiyu’s mediation.
The two families quickly began to discuss the details of their cooperation, such as how to operate in the Villiduo Shelter.
This was beyond Baiyu’s knowledge.
So in the time that followed.
Most of the discussions were between Qiong Jiu and Ning Fugui.
The two are the actual leaders of the Qiong and Ning families, and the key points of cooperation needed to be decided by them.
Baiyu was merely providing a starting point.
The meal lasted until the afternoon.
And during the meal, the two families signed a preliminary cooperation agreement.
This agreement is not only protected by the East Prosperity Imperial government but also bears the seal of the God of Justice.
Once signed.
If one wants to violate it, a heavy price will be paid.
"Uncle Ning, no need to see me off. I live not far from here. As for the cooperation between your two families, if there’s any need for assistance, you can find me anytime."
Outside the restaurant.
Baiyu courteously bid farewell to the two families and boarded a steam carriage.
Qiong Xue was already waiting inside.
"Let’s go to the Villiduo Dueling Arena. You accompany me to practice. I feel I’m about to break through soon."
Having finished the important business, Baiyu was still thinking about his plan to break through as a Tier Six Martial Artist.
Whether to stimulate his spirit by putting himself in challenging situations to achieve a breakthrough, or as Qiong Xue said, to make it happen naturally.
He felt he should maintain a certain intensity of training.
The human body is a precise instrument, and if it doesn’t move for long, problems can arise easily.
Just as the steam carriage was driving towards the Dueling Arena.
The phone in Baiyu’s pocket rang.
It was unexpectedly from the Holy Light Church’s Priest, Wales, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time.
His words were warm.
Inviting him to the church for a chat, and there was a guest and an old friend wanting to meet him.
Baiyu was a bit puzzled.
What old friend could he have in Villiduo?
The last time, Wales had asked for Baiyu’s contact because of a strange incident, saying he would contact him if something came up.
Now it seemed there really was an issue.
After hanging up the phone.
Baiyu asked the steam carriage to turn around and headed to the Holy Light Church on Haiqing Avenue.
Although the church wasn’t large, there were still many followers there to pray.
Qiong Xue had no business in the church, and looking at her sleepy appearance.
Baiyu let her wait on the steam carriage outside while he went inside the church.
Circling past the praying followers in the main hall.
Baiyu went to the church’s side chapel, where Wales was sitting, holding a holy book.
"Priest Wales, you asked me to come because there have been developments in the last strange incident?
If there’s any area where I can help, I will certainly cooperate fully."
Baiyu said naturally.
Wales smiled and said, "Minister Bai, this time I invited you over partly because of the last strange incident, and partly because there’s an old friend of yours who wants to see you."
"Old friend?"
Baiyu curiously asked.
Just as he finished speaking.
A tall and bulky figure walked in from the side chapel’s back door.
At first, Baiyu didn’t recognize him.
After a second look.
His expression changed slightly, and he was somewhat pleasantly surprised: "Meng Lei?"
In Linjiang City.
Meng Lei would customarily wear black clothes.
His bulky build hidden under the black attire, making him look just a bit stronger than average.
But now.
Meng Lei had donned a white robe.
The perception was as if a raging bear had been covered with human garments, adding a unique sense of comedy.
This was also because his build was exceedingly robust.
"Haha, Baiyu, who would have thought we’d meet in Villiduo. No, now I should call you Minister Bai, it’s only been a year, and such changes have occurred."
Meng Lei laughed heartily, walking over with vigorous strides, arms wide open.
The two shared a robust hug.
"You’ve changed a lot, too."
Baiyu remarked with some emotion.
Meng Lei now in white robes seemed to have lightened the aura of killings around him, not as heavy as before.
"Are you working in Villiduo now?"
Baiyu asked.
He’s a member of the Holy Light Church’s Judgement Court, usually running around various places.
Sometimes when necessary.
He even had to go abroad to handle matters for the Holy Light Church.
Every member of the Judgement Court is a formidable fighter and a sharp sword in the hands of the Holy Light Church.
"Uh, I wouldn’t say I’m working in Villiduo."
Meng Lei said:
"With the merits accumulated over the years and the contributions made to the Church, it’s enough for me to exchange for a bottle of Magic Elixir to ascend to a Sequence Four.
This time I’m in Villiduo.
It’s to prepare for the Magic Elixir ascension ceremony to become a Sequence Four Extraordinary."
Baiyu was slightly moved.
Magic Elixirs generally become more expensive the higher the sequence level, Sequence Four Magic Elixirs are definitely astronomical.
Moreover.
These Magic Elixirs can only be obtained from specific factions.
As he recalled, Meng Lei’s Extraordinary Sequence is one of the main sequences of the Holy Light Church.
Which is the Path of Holy Light.
In other words.
If he wanted to ascend, he could only stay within the Holy Light Church, dedicating himself to the Church.
Indeed.
Magic Elixirs and faith are the most steadfast means of control.
"Congratulations, ascending to Sequence Four requires a very complex ceremony, right? I’ve never witnessed one before."
Baiyu said.
Meng Lei replied, "Yes, ascending to Sequence Four is quite troublesome.
For example, during this period, I must consume medicine daily to expel impurities of Blood Qi and lower my Pollution Level, reducing the risks during ascension.
We are relatively fortunate.
With the Church’s assistance, very few encounter problems during ascension.
And in case of emergencies, Sequence Three or even Sequence Two Bishops are present, making it relatively safe.
Some underground Transcendents have much greater difficulties in ascending."
Indeed.
Having the help of influential organizations greatly reduces the challenges faced during cultivation.
Baiyu wasn’t familiar with this.
After all.
His Magic Elixirs were hard-won through his own efforts.
"Let’s not talk about that. Here’s my contact information; you can reach out to me any time you have issues."
Meng Lei and Baiyu exchanged contacts, and then he added:
"According to Wales, you encountered something strange last time, you can always approach me for such matters.
However.
Veterans Mutual Aid Association, this institution, still faces considerable casualties annually.
Be careful when you’re working.
Strange events have been increasing over the years, and it’s unclear what’s causing such changes."
The two chatted.
A lot of changes in the past year, with numerous experiences.
Baiyu and Meng Lei got along well.
Moreover, it’s like meeting an old friend in a foreign land, they lost track of time as they talked.