newbobooks Chapter 155 What Shouldn't Have Happened
Chapter 155 What Shouldn't Have Happened
"How do I know you're not lying to me, Luo Yi?"
Even now, Zhao Yu still doesn't understand Luo Yi very well. His behavior is unexpected and hard to fathom, as if everything related to him always proceeds according to his rhythm, which makes Zhao Yu very uncomfortable.
"What do you have that I could possibly deceive, Zhaoyu? What good would it do me to lie to you? Absolutely nothing."
Luo Yi strolled around, tossing and catching the crystal in his hand. He seemed very patient with Zhao Yu's doubts, as he was pleased to see Zhao Yu remain cautious, which was a very important point for a hero's companion.
"My purpose in making this deal with you is simple. If you win, you can take Yaohui and the others directly to the location of the next Light Stone; if you lose, you won't have to be bothered by the identity of the Hero's companion anymore, and you can continue to have more prestige in Wolf Wild State than before with the identity of the Hero. Isn't this a win-win situation for you?"
Luo Yi was unaware of Zhao Yu's inner turmoil; he simply voiced his own thoughts. Coincidentally, Luo Yi's words struck a chord with Zhao Yu.
If Luo Yi's statement is true, her victory would truly help Yao Hui and the others, and they wouldn't have to worry about the Light Stone like they did in Langye Prefecture.
If Zhao Yu loses, she will indeed have one less burden, no longer needing to worry about dragging everyone down. Luo Yi's combat strength and strategy are clearly much stronger than hers...
Wait a minute? What am I thinking? Am I going to waste everyone's expectations of me on some random bet?
Zhao Yu gradually came to her senses. She had once again fallen into someone else's trap and almost caused a disaster. Just thinking about what happened with the letter and the woman in white made Zhao Yu feel a chill down her spine.
"I can grant your request, but... I need to discuss it with Yaohui and the others first."
"Of course, young lady. If I don't even have the ability to face people directly, then I am not worthy to strive to become a hero's partner."
"Don't call me 'Young Miss'!"
"Wait until you win before you make your demands!"
Luo Yi put away the crystal and stored up his energy on the spot. He then activated Earth Release and instantly teleported Zhao Yu. Judging from Luo Yi's current level of mastery, although he couldn't reach the level of the Earth Shadow who could travel hundreds of miles in an instant, it was still enough as a means of transportation.
As for the shop owner, he was used to Zhaoyu being suddenly called away for work. There had been many such instances before, but Zhaoyu would always pay for the meal afterward, as she always kept her promises.
They quickly left the noisy streets and felt the combination of speed and elements underground. A magical barrier formed around them enveloped Zhao Yu and Luo Yi as they traveled straight through the earth.
Earth Escape Technique is quite common for Earth Guardians, but it is rare in Wolf Wild State, which is hostile to Earth Guardians. Even if the Wolf Knights have seen it, they are too busy to deal with Luo Yi right now, as they are busy entertaining other guests.
They rose from the ground and emerged from the ground, the barrier opening to bring Luo Yi and Zhao Yu back to the surface. This was a suburban field far from the streets, deserted and open, making it a perfect place for a battle.
"Where have you brought me? This isn't the Mage's Guild!"
"Don't you have a Light Magic Stone? Why don't you just use that to contact Yaohui and Ajiu? We don't want to waste any time, so please speak up next, Zhaoyu."
Right now, the Mage Guild and the Wolf Knights of Wolf Wilds are busy dealing with the situation. Luo Yi's indifferent attitude is making Zhao Yu a little annoyed. If his willful behavior causes another public opinion storm in Wolf Wilds, it will be very harmful.
"It's easy for you to say. Right now, the entire Wolf Wilds State is watching the Hero. If they make a move, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble! What if they are questioned by other forces? What if it affects the reputation of the Wolf Lord and the Wolf Knights? How many resources will the Mage Guild have to spend to restore order?"
"Isn't this annoying? If you won't say it, I will. Give me the Light Magic Stone."
Luo Yi didn't want to pay any attention to the rules and regulations of human society; he only wanted to act according to his own will.
Seeing Zhao Yu's hesitant appearance annoyed Luo Yi, so he directly snatched the Light Magic Stone from Zhao Yu's hand.
"Hey, hey, hey, Ajiu, can you hear me? This is Luo Yi. I've tied Zhao Yu up. Come and rescue her right now."
"What is this? What are you talking about? Give me back the Light Magic Stone!"
Luo Yi's outrageous remarks immediately made Zhao Yu feel ashamed and embarrassed. She really couldn't understand whether Luo Yi was a normal human being or not. Just how outrageous was his thought process to do such bizarre things!
Zhao Yu, who had just emerged, rushed directly to Luo Yi's side and began to attack. A ripple appeared in the distance, and then purple flames broke through to form a slash, achieving dimensional travel.
As the Radiant Light accompanied Haruki, he transformed and Zeta appeared. The Giant of Light landed from mid-air, displaying a powerful aura. He carried Belial Twilight in one hand and protected A-Kyu in the other as they came to the rescue. Haruki and A-Kyu both believed that Ryouichi was really capable of kidnapping Akio.
Sean then materialized and entered the scene. The blessing of the land summoned the stealth technique of Leaf Concealment, which allowed Sean to move quickly. His abilities were limited and could only be used in emergencies. Despite the great risks, Sean still managed to reach the designated location and meet up with Haruki as soon as possible.
"Luo Yi, what exactly are you trying to do? Do you need a beating? Where's Zhao Yu? What are you doing with her... what are you two doing?"
Sean gets easily agitated whenever Luo Yi is mentioned, so he's naturally overjoyed to have the chance to beat Luo Yi up.
But when Sean was recovering from his injuries and ready to teach Luo Yi a lesson, the first thing he saw was Zhao Yu chasing after Luo Yi in the distance.
"It seems everyone's here. Let's get straight to the point. Should you explain, or should I?"
Luo Yi stopped running and tossed the Light Magic Stone to Zhao Yu. He looked at the sky and saw that it was a clear day. Moreover, judging from the surrounding activity, Yao Hui and the others had acted very quickly this time and had not attracted any unnecessary attention.
However, to prevent the "what if" that Zhao Yu mentioned, it's best to hurry.
Zhao Yu summoned back the Light Magic Stone and regained control of it. Strangely, after Luo Yi took control of the Light Stone, he lost contact with it. Zhao Yu really didn't understand what was going on. However, his companions were already approaching from afar, and now was not the time to ponder the underlying principles.
"What exactly happened, Zhaoyu? What did Luo Yi do to you?"
Ajiu was the first to run over and look Zhaoyu up and down, afraid that Zhaoyu might be hurt. Yaohui then deactivated his transformation and reunited with Sean. They were also very curious about what Luo Yi had done this time.
"Simply put, Luo Yi said that he now has the ability to transform into a giant of light, and he wants to have a match with me. If I win, he will tell me the next light stone and the location of the hero. If I lose, he will ask me to withdraw so that he can join the ranks of heroes."
"what???"
The amount of information was so much that Yao Hui, A Jiu, and Sean couldn't process it all at once. Given the situation, it was indeed an opportunity, but they still needed to be extra cautious around Luo Yi.
"How could he possibly know the location of the Light Stone and the Hero? Is he even more powerful than the legendary magic book the Guild Master gave me?"
“Your spellbook is only connected to the Courageous Pure Crystal. It can sense the Light Magic Stone as a carrier, but it cannot sense the light energy within it. In other words, if the Light Magic Stone malfunctions, your spellbook will be useless.”
Ajiu was quite suspicious. She placed her trust in the chairman first and naturally did not believe Luo Yi's one-sided statement.
Luo Yi took out his crystal and released light energy, displaying an energy that was very familiar to Sean and Zhao Yu in front of A Jiu.
"Is that also a Light Magic Stone? It doesn't look like it. But the light energy inside does indeed come from the Courage and Righteousness Pure Crystal."
For Zeta, who was inside the Courage Crystal, that feeling was all too familiar. During the time he was unconscious, Luo Yi had likely tampered with the Courage Crystal, which was why he now possessed the special light energy.
"If you want to fight, fight me, Luo Yi! I'd love to teach you a lesson."
"What are you so arrogant about, someone who's been trampled underfoot by Tyrant? While I was fighting monsters from another world, you were probably lying somewhere else."
There was absolutely no room for compromise. Sean and Luo Yi would go all out the moment they met. If Zhao Yu hadn't intervened in time, who knows what kind of mess they would have made.
Once things calmed down, Zhao Yu was able to officially reunite with her companions. After a brief exchange, Sean and Ajiu both felt that Luo Yi's request was absurd, while Yao Hui wanted to hear what Zhao Yu had to say.
"I actually wanted to accept Luo Yi's challenge because I wanted to know if I had the ability to overcome difficulties and become a qualified warrior."