Chapter 130: Wrath
Chapter 130: Wrath
Under the watchful eyes of thousands, a beam of tractor light shot down from the Celestial Vessel above. Under its pull, the four individuals slowly ascended, soon disappearing into the ship.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
The engines roared once more, and even after the Celestial Vessel vanished from the sky above the school, the young students were still in a daze.
After a few dozen seconds, the whispers began.
"Who would've thought that Song Ting from Class 2 has a Flame Fleet captain for a brother."
"Brother? I heard her dad is a Second-Rank Flame Fleet captain, commanding a battleship with shocking combat capabilities."
"Phew, why didn't anyone tell me sooner? I'll definitely regret this in ten years:
Back then, I had a delicious, soft meal right in front of me, and I didn't cherish it. I really am an idiot!"
"Get lost!"
...
Onboard the Celestial Vessel, the three girls were in a state of uncontainable curiosity, their eyes darting from one thing to another.
Since they hadn't yet awakened their Flame Seeds or harnessed Etheric Energy, the Flame Fleet ship didn't impose any restrictions on them.
After a while, Song Ting seemed to remember something and asked Song Chi, who was in the control room:
"Bro, did something happen at home?"
She wasn't stupid. For Song Chi to come to the school in such a grand manner and for the teachers to not react at all, something was clearly amiss.
Song Chi didn't rush to explain, simply saying:
"You'll know when we get home!"
He then changed the subject:
"By the way, you're not allowed to go shopping tomorrow, at least not in the morning. I have something important to discuss with Xiao Xue and Xiao Qing."
Song Ting's face fell. She had been looking forward to spending some time outside with her friends after being cooped up in school for so long.
"Can't we go in the afternoon?"
"No, I have a gathering to attend in the afternoon."
Song Chi's tone was firm, but this only piqued Song Ting's interest more.
"A gathering? What kind of gathering? Can we come too?"
Song Chi's eyes flickered, and after a moment's thought, he said:
"A gathering of our graduating class. Are you sure you want to come?"
"Absolutely!"
Song Ting's reasoning was simple: if it was a gathering, there would be a feast. She was tired of the school's nutrition meals and wouldn't miss a chance at a proper feast.
...
After dropping off Lu Xue and Wang Mengqing, Song Chi and Song Ting quickly returned home. Soon, the two of them joined Song Chao and Chen Lixia for dinner at Shen Wenjie's house.
With the imminent departure from White Tower Floating Land, it wasn't just Song Chi who had social obligations to fulfill; Song Chao had his own as well.
That night, Shen Wenjie and Song Chao drank a lot and shared many heartfelt words. As decades-old friends, their bond was genuine.
At 9 PM, under the watchful eyes of Shen Wenjie and his wife, the Song family climbed into their own Type III Kinetic Flycar, with Song Chi at the wheel.
To enjoy the evening fully, neither Song Chao nor Shen Wenjie used their Etheric Energy to dispel the alcohol, and they were both quite tipsy by now.
...
The next day, around noon, Song Chi drove the Kinetic Flycar, picking up Song Ting, Lu Xue, and Wang Mengqing, and headed straight to the hotel that Sun Hao had mentioned the day before.
Wen Sheng Hotel was not particularly famous in the entire Jiangyuan City, and its business was usually just average. However, today, the hotel was bustling with activity, several times more crowded than usual.
After parking the Kinetic Flycar in the hotel's parking lot, Song Chi led the three girls inside.
Following the direction of a server, they made their way to the fourth floor of the hotel.
As the elevator doors opened, a sea of people came into view. Most of them were young, dressed in fine clothing, and were his former classmates.
Even if they hadn't fared as well as they had hoped, as successful Flame Fleet captains who had awakened their Flame Seeds, they were far above ordinary people.
Stepping out of the elevator, Song Chi's gaze swept across the fourth floor, silently observing these former classmates.
Most of them had Guiding Techniques at levels 4 to 5, with a few reaching level 6. As for level 7 and above, he hadn't seen any yet.
Just as he was observing, a familiar voice called out from ahead.
"Bro Chi, you're finally here."
It was Sun Hao, who had seen him step out of the elevator and immediately came over. Two others followed closely behind him.
If Song Chi's memory served him right, these two were among the sixteen who had awakened in their class.
Seeing the two of them treating Sun Hao like a big brother, Song Chi wasn't surprised. After all, Sun Hao was one of the three First-Rank Flame Seed Captains in the First Youth Corps, and it was only natural that he had a few followers.
To Song Chi, these details weren't important. What mattered to him was that despite Sun Hao's elevated status, his attitude toward him hadn't changed. This was evident from the way he still called him "Brother Chi."
"Brother Hao!"
"Brother Chi!"
The two of them embraced tightly. Then, Sun Hao noticed the three women standing behind Song Chi.
"Wow, what a rare guest! Miss Ting has actually come to support us!"
Hearing Sun Hao call her "Miss Ting," Song Ting's head immediately swelled with pride. Her fair neck lifted, and she looked like a vain swan.
"These two are?"
Before Song Ting could answer, Song Chi spoke up:
"They're Niece's friends and my little sisters who grew up with me, Lu Xue and Wang Mengqing."
After saying this, he glanced at Lu Xue and Wang Mengqing.
"Xue, Mengqing, this is Sun Hao. You can call him Brother Hao!"
"Hello, Brother Hao!" the two girls chimed in obediently, their voices sweet, which made Sun Hao's smile widen.
"Hello, you two. Since you're Brother Chi's sisters, you're my sisters too. If you need anything, just come to me."
As he spoke, Sun Hao led the four of them to a private room at the back.
The sight of this drew the interest of the others in the hall, who started whispering and gossiping.
Sun Hao's status in the First Youth Corps was already quite high, ranking third in both power and strength, so it was natural that he would attract attention.
"Who's that? Sun Hao personally greeted him and even called him 'Brother.' Could he be a hidden powerhouse?"
"Powerhouse? He's just an old buddy of Sun Hao's, also an awakened Colorless Flame Seed."
"Colorless? That's nothing. Where are the others, like Yuan?"
"They're in the private room at the back, entertaining some seniors. A senior who graduated almost a decade ago has come, and it's said he's already broken through to First Rank in Guiding Techniques."
...
Song Chi heard some of these whispers, his hearing being extremely sharp after his life's ascension. However, he didn't pay them any mind. As long as they didn't openly insult him, he wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.
In the private room, Sun Hao chatted with Song Chi for a while before saying:
"Brother Chi, you stay here. I need to greet some more guests, but I'll be back soon."
Before Song Chi could respond, Song Ting couldn't hold back anymore.
"Wait, I want to go too!"
She pouted and looked at Song Chi, her meaning clear: the private room was boring, and she wanted to explore outside and try the fruits and drinks. Especially the drinks.
Knowing her sweet tooth, Song Chi didn't stop her, just nodding slightly.
"Go ahead, but be quiet and don't cause any trouble!"
Song Ting nodded eagerly, then led her two friends out of the private room, following Sun Hao.
With the room empty, Song Chi closed his eyes and began meditating on the Mythic Mech Projection Blueprint.
He had already wasted a day yesterday, so he couldn't afford to be lazy today.
However, before long, the door to the private room opened again. This time, it was Wang Yuan, which surprised Song Chi. As the leader of the First Youth Corps and the organizer of this gathering, Wang Yuan was just being courteous with a quick greeting before leaving.
Even so, Song Chi's opinion of Wang Yuan improved. At least he took care of every detail, making everyone feel comfortable rather than annoyed.
After Wang Yuan left, Song Chi closed his eyes again and continued his meditation.
...
In the main hall, Song Ting and her two friends were mingling with the crowd, darting around and occasionally sipping on a glass of fruit wine, clearly enjoying themselves.
Excitement and alcohol had their cheeks flushed, and their youthful innocence only made them more appealing to the onlookers.
In a corner of the hall, a few figures, clearly older than the recent graduates, lounged on the sofa. Among them were two women and two men. The tall woman among them seemed to be the highest-ranking, with the others deferring to her.
Her name was Sun Yao, a graduate from the First Flame Seed Academy five years ago and one of the seniors invited by Wang Yuan.
Sun Yao's initial talent was abysmal, merely an uncolored ember seed. Her development in the first two years after awakening was virtually non-existent. It was said that due to her shuttle's low configuration, she didn't dare explore other star domains for half a year.
However, something changed, and she suddenly rose to prominence. Not only did she rapidly upgrade her flagship to a psychic shuttle, but her guiding technique also advanced at an unprecedented pace. It was rumored that a few months ago, she had already reached the peak of Level 9, just one step away from breaking through to Level 10.
"How about it, Second Sister, are you sure you want to move against these three? This is a gathering of academy graduates. If they're here, it means they must have ember captains backing them. If things get out of hand, it could be troublesome..."
The lean man on the right side of the sofa whispered a warning.
Just then, another person approached and leaned in to whisper in Sun Yao's ear:
"Second Sister, we've checked. None of the leading members of the Youth League have sisters, but that Sun Hao seems to know these three women!"
Upon hearing this, a sharp glint appeared in Sun Yao's eyes, and she coldly replied:
"These three are top-notch. Those people will likely pay a high price for them. As for Sun Hao, since they're not his sisters or anything, we can just give him a cut later!"
"Be ready, it's time to make a move!"
...
"Hehe, Tingting, I told you not to drink that cup, but you wouldn't listen. Your head must be spinning, right?"
"I'm not dizzy at all. Let's keep drinking!"
In the hall, Song Ting and the other two women were still excitedly running around.
"Ah!"
A figure stepped out from the corner, just as Wang Mengqing, who was walking too fast, bumped into her. Fortunately, she wasn't holding a drink, so the incident wasn't too serious.
Wang Mengqing quickly bowed in apology.
"Sorry, Miss, I didn't mean to."
The woman, with her ample figure and bright red lipstick, smiled gently and replied:
"It's okay, no need to apologize. But with so many people in the hall, you should be more careful."
"Sure, thank you, Miss." Wang Mengqing bowed politely again.
After this incident, the three women lost their playful mood and found a corner sofa to sit on.
As time passed, more and more people arrived, making the hall increasingly lively. Eventually, the hotel staff began serving the meal.
It must be said that although the First Youth League didn't choose a high-end hotel, the amount of food they ordered was substantial. By the end of the meal, Song Ting and the other two women were thoroughly satisfied.
After the meal, the First Youth League's true purpose for the gathering—client acquisition—began. The results were quite good, at least judging by the broad smiles on Wang Yuan's face.
However, this part of the event didn't involve Song Chi. He now sold the results of his explorations in the marketplace, which helped reduce the risk of the marketplace being exposed.
Time passed quickly, and over an hour later, the First Youth League officially declared the gathering over. Hundreds of people began to rise and head for the exit.
In the crowd, Song Chi led the three somewhat dazed women, following the flow of people toward the door.
Suddenly, the Celestial Vessel in his Third Eye Meridian trembled slightly, and a circle of light flashed around its hull.
Just as he was puzzled, the light settled on Wang Mengqing, one of the three women behind him.
The light was a purification aura emitted by the Abnormal State Purifier, and it had detected a hidden mark on Wang Mengqing.
"Who is it!"
A deep, ominous voice, enhanced by Level 1 psychic energy, echoed through the fourth floor of the hotel, reaching everyone's ears.
Startled by the sudden shout, the crowd that was heading for the exit came to a halt. Everyone's gaze turned to Song Chi, who had uttered the cry.
From the back, Sun Hao and Wang Yuan pushed their way through the crowd, their faces filled with confusion. Finally, Sun Hao spoke up:
"Brother Chi, what's going on?"
Song Chi didn't answer. Instead, he gently waved his hand, dispelling the alcohol fumes from the three women behind him. When the alcohol wore off, Wang Mengqing's face paled slightly. She could feel the hidden mark being removed from her body by the Abnormal State Purifier.
Seeing the silence in the hall and no one responding, Song Chi's face turned cold. He channeled his psychic energy to its full extent, creating a powerful aura that enveloped the entire fourth floor of the hotel. He spoke again, his voice more commanding:
"I'll ask one more time, who left that tracking mark on her!!"
(End of Chapter)
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