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“Ha!” Yun Que swung her blade at Yvonne.
But Yvonne casually struck back, sending Yun Que flying.
This time, however, Yun Que didn’t crash into the wall. She only sustained minor injuries.
Of course, that was because Yvonne held back, but Yun Que had also grown considerably over this period.
“Let’s call it a day for training.” Yvonne sheathed her blade.
“But master, I…” Yun Que seemed to have something to say.
“Hey, have you forgotten what I told you? Work and rest must be balanced.” Yvonne cut off Yun Que’s words.
“However, there is one thing I need you for.” Yvonne added.
“What is it? A Tribunal mission?” Yun Que asked curiously.
“You’re not an official member of the Tribunal yet. Even if I wanted to bring you into the team, it would be against the rules… It’s some personal business, but it concerns you.”
“Anyway, let’s head out first. And give me back my weapon.”
“Oh, okay.” Yun Que handed the long blade back to Yvonne.
Yvonne led Yun Que out of the training hall. They had a simple meal first, then Yvonne brought Yun Que to the front of a tall building.
“So tall…” Yun Que looked up at the structure before her.
A thirty- or forty-story building stood there, making Yun Que feel as insignificant as an ant at a giant’s feet.
At the entrance, many people were coming and going—men and women, tall and short. But they all shared one thing: an aura of killing.
Yun Que glanced at the sign: Tianqi Heavy Industries.
“Tianqi Heavy Industries…?” Having arrived in Tianxing City for the first time, Yun Que had no idea what kind of place this was.
“You don’t know?” Yvonne was a little surprised.
“Master, I remember telling you that my hometown is a very barren place. What I can know is very limited.” Yun Que replied.
“Well, it seems I need to introduce you to Tianqi Heavy Industries.”
“Tianqi Heavy Industries is the world’s largest weapons company—or you could call it an arms dealer.” Yvonne explained.
“You might wonder how such an organization can appear so openly. It’s simple: because many people need it.”
“Hunters need good weapons, and the enforcers of the Tribunal often require high-quality arms for their missions… It’s precisely because of this demand that it can operate so openly.”
“Oh, by the way, you might not know what a hunter is. Hunters are a kind of twisted profession in this world.”
“As long as you pay enough, they will do anything for you.”
“For example, weeding a garden or finding a lost pet—these trivial matters can also be hired out to hunters.”
“Of course, only a very few hunters take on such small jobs. Most hunters take revenge, kill and plunder, frame others, assassinate nobles, or even command wars.”
“Command wars…? But isn’t this a peaceful world?” Yun Que was puzzled. “Since the Dragon God War, there shouldn’t be any wars.”
“…Perhaps war never stopped.” Yvonne only said this sentence. “Alright, let’s continue.”
“In short, these people will do anything for money.”
“…..” Yun Que couldn’t understand.
Why could such an organization exist?
“Cough, cough. Let’s stop here for now. There’s too much to say about hunters—even talking for hours wouldn’t cover everything.” Yvonne said, pulling the dazed Yun Que toward the entrance of Tianqi Heavy Industries.
Yun Que’s question died on her lips.
“May I help you ladies?” A man who looked like a service attendant approached.
“We’re here to buy weapons. Tianqi Heavy Industries is one of the world’s top weapons companies.” Yvonne replied.
“This way, please.”
“What weapon do you want?” Yvonne turned to ask Yun Que.
“Me?” Yun Que snapped back to reality. “I’d like a long blade.”
The attendant led them to a display rack at Tianqi Heavy Industries, where various long blades hung.
“Pick one and test the feel.” Yvonne said.
“Okay…” Yun Que stepped forward, pulled out a blade, and swung it a couple of times.
“If you want to test the weapon’s power, we have a dedicated testing area.” The attendant said.
“No need…”
“I’ll take this one.” Yun Que slid the long blade into its scabbard.
“Not choosing another?” Yvonne asked, slightly surprised.
“No.” Yun Que shook her head. “I feel this blade suits me.”
“This blade is a work of Master Laurent. Its strength and toughness are top-notch, and it also has a defensive effect. The user can deploy a shield to block most attacks. The price is 42,000 crystals.” The attendant said.
“Not cheap.” Yun Que commented.
But compared to a flower seed costing five million, a weapon over forty thousand didn’t seem so expensive?
“Charge it to my card.” Yvonne took out her crystal card.
After payment, the two walked out of Tianqi Heavy Industries. A cherry-red long blade now hung at Yun Que’s waist.
“Master… I may not have the ability to earn money yet, but I will definitely pay you back someday!” Yun Que said as they walked.
“Silly child…” Yvonne reached out and patted Yun Que’s head. “Since you call me master, consider this a master’s gift to a disciple.”
“No need to repay it.”
“Thank you, master! You’re so good to me, hehe~” Yun Que looked very happy.
Gradually, Yun Que walked ahead of Yvonne.
The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the gray-haired girl, draping her in a golden veil.
“Youth is truly wonderful…” Yvonne murmured. “If you were still here, you’d probably be the same age as her, right?”
“Master?” Yun Que noticed Yvonne standing still, so she walked back and waved her hand in front of Yvonne’s eyes.
“Ah, I’m here.” Yvonne snapped back to reality. “What’s the matter?”
“Nothing much… I just saw you spacing out.”
“I’m in my thirties or forties now, it’s normal to zone out occasionally.” Yvonne replied casually.
“Really?” Yun Que was a bit skeptical.
“It’s true. Would your master lie to you?”
“Alright.” Since Yvonne said so, Yun Que stopped doubting.
Suddenly, Yun Que grabbed Yvonne’s hand.
“What’s wrong?” Yvonne asked, puzzled.
“Master~ You gave me a weapon. Even if I can’t repay the money, treating you to a meal is something I can do. There’s a newly opened hotpot restaurant nearby. Want to check it out?”
“Uh…” Yvonne wanted to refuse, but seeing the eager look in Yun Que’s eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to say no.
She actually wanted to know how Yun Que knew she liked hotpot, but she was too lazy to ask.
“Let’s go then.”
“Yay!”
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