You're Actually a Fanboy

You're Actually a Fanboy

"Is this the Star Luo Empire's imperial city?" Rota had already arrived in the Star Luo Empire's imperial city. Its prosperity was hardly any different from Spirit City's.

It was clear just how powerful Spirit Hall truly was. Though its territory could not compare to the two great empires, the number of soul masters under its control far surpassed theirs.

"I should contact Reid and the others first. They're more familiar with this place." Rota took out a Den Den Mushi and called Reid.

Inside a classical villa in Star Luo Imperial City, Reid, Wind Concealment, and Jin Ling were having a meal.

"Reid, the Den Den Mushi is ringing. It should be Elder Kizaru!" Wind Concealment reminded him when he heard it.

Reid had been too absorbed in eating and had nearly missed it. If Wind Concealment had not reminded him in time, he would have missed the call entirely.

"Elder Kizaru, this is Reid!" Reid hurriedly swallowed a mouthful of food and answered the Den Den Mushi.

"Moshi moshi, this is Kizaru! What was Reid doing just now? Why did it take you so long to answer?"

"Sorry, Elder Kizaru. I was eating just now and nearly didn't hear it. Good thing Wind Concealment reminded me!" Reid did not intend to hide anything.

"Eating, huh? Then this old man will come join you."

"Elder Kizaru, you came to Star Luo? Why didn't you tell us? We could've tidied up the house." Reid became excited when he heard that Rota had come to Star Luo.

"Well, well, this old man came with a mission. I just happened to come check on you."

Rota was currently in a rather luxurious district within Star Luo Imperial City. Passersby were occasionally drawn to his actions.

Rota had been talking into the Den Den Mushi the entire time, something that was undoubtedly novel. Many passersby stopped nearby to watch.

Naturally, Rota did not enjoy being surrounded and stared at, so he quickly asked, "Reid, where are you now?"

"Elder Kizaru, we're in a classical villa with a red roof. There should be a Grand Cathedral nearby."

"A cathedral and a red-roofed villa? This old man understands."

Now that he knew the general location, Rota could use Observation Haki to search for them.

Sure enough, Rota quickly found the three of them through Observation Haki.

"Found you. See you in a bit." After saying that to Reid, Rota hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"What did Elder Kizaru say? Do we need to go pick him up?" Wind Concealment asked after seeing Reid hang up.

Reid shook his head. "No need. Elder Kizaru said he'll be here soon! Let's hurry up and finish eating first, or it'll be awkward when Elder Kizaru gets here."

Wind Concealment and Jin Ling realized that made sense and quickened their pace as well.

Before the three of them could even take another bite, there came a knock at the door.

They knew Elder Kizaru excelled in speed, but this was far too fast. They had only taken one bite before he arrived. With no other choice, they hurriedly went to open the door for him.

"Elder Kizaru, you're too fast! Come in, come in, there's still plenty of food." Reid quickly invited Rota inside.

"Thanks for the trouble." After entering the villa, Rota began looking around, occasionally letting out admiring remarks.

Seeing that Rota had no intention of eating yet, Wind Concealment and Jin Ling got up from the table and came over to wander around with him.

From time to time, Wind Concealment and Jin Ling introduced Rota to the villa's design and layout.

"I couldn't tell before, but in just a few days, you've already solved your housing problem. This old man underestimated your abilities." Rota smiled.

Reid led Rota back to the dining table, and Jin Ling served him a bowl of rice as well.

"Thanks, Jin Ling."

"Elder Kizaru, I heard you came to the Star Luo Empire to carry out a mission for Spirit Hall?" Reid asked as he ate.

"That's right. Do you know Qian Xunjie? He's Spirit Hall's current Pope."

The three of them thought for a moment before nodding. Although their status was not particularly high, they still knew something about Spirit Hall's Pope.

"That fellow asked this old man to recruit someone named Tang Hao. Do you know Tang Hao?"

Reid was so shocked by Rota's words that he choked. Wind Concealment handed him a bowl of soup, allowing him to recover somewhat.

"Elder Kizaru... is it Tang Hao from the Clear Sky Sect?!" Reid asked in astonishment.

Rota had not expected such a huge reaction from Reid. Although Tang Hao was indeed powerful, there was no need to get this excited, was there?

"That's right. Looks like you know him." Rota took a bite of rice.

"Elder Kizaru, Tang Hao is my idol! He's younger than me, yet he's stronger than me. The title of youngest Titled Douluo might very well belong to him." As Reid spoke, a hint of longing showed in his eyes.

Reid's talent was already considered exceptional compared to ordinary people. He had reached level 83 at fifty, a pace even stronger than Ghost and Yue Guan's.

Yet even so, he still could not compare to a genius like Tang Hao. In an actual fight, Tang Hao's real combat strength would be even greater.

"I never expected you to be a fan of Tang Hao. Want this old man to get you an autograph when I go see him?" Rota teased.

"Really, Elder Kizaru?" Reid had clearly taken Elder Kizaru's words seriously.

What a coincidence. Rota had only said it casually, yet Reid truly wanted Tang Hao's autograph.

Seeing the expectant look on Reid's face, Rota had already made the promise. He had no choice but to follow through.

He was going to find Tang Hao anyway. Getting an autograph for Reid would only be a small favor, not troublesome at all.

"Alright, alright, alright. When this old man finds Tang Hao, I'll get one for you. Do you two want one too? If you do, this old man will get one for each of you."

Rota looked at Wind Concealment and Jin Ling, wanting to see whether they wanted Tang Hao's autograph as well.

Wind Concealment and Jin Ling shook their heads. "No need for us. We're not that obsessed with celebrities!"

"Very good."

Reid did not want to continue talking about this subject either. If they kept going, he would lose all face.

"Um, Elder Kizaru, are you planning to visit the Clear Sky Sect?" Reid hurriedly changed the subject.

"Oh? I didn't expect Reid to know this old man's plans."

"It's actually very simple. The Clear Sky Sect is within the Star Luo Empire, so you must be planning to pay them a visit."

Reid's deduction was indeed correct. It seemed that after spending a few days with Wind Concealment, he had become better at observing.

"You've improved a lot, Reid. This old man came for two reasons: first, to see how you were doing, and second, to visit the Clear Sky Sect and gather information about Tang Hao."

Reid had also heard that Tang Hao had gone traveling. That was when Reid had become a fan of Tang Hao.

"Seeing that you already have a place to stay puts this old man at ease. Oh, right, here are ten thousand Gold Soul Coins for you." Rota took out ten thousand Gold Soul Coins and handed them to Reid.

"Elder Kizaru, this is...?" The three looked at the bag of Gold Soul Coins in their hands, then looked at Rota in confusion.

"Startup capital. This old man has a little spare money, so of course I'll support you at the first opportunity."

Reid hurriedly accepted the Gold Soul Coins. To them, this was not merely money—it was Kizaru's trust in them!