The stifling air that rushed toward him was filled with countless gemstone crystals piled almost into mountains, refracting dazzling light. Every facet reflected that enormous figure.
Behind the curtains, dozens of writhing outlines tangled together beneath the blazing firelight. Scorching acid dripped from the edge of the Golden Bed, hissing as it fell.
After the clamorous hissing and moaning finally subsided, a bloated, obese figure emerged from behind the tattered curtains and casually wiped away the sweat on his body.
He looked down the steps.
Hedi lowered his eyes and waited calmly for a response.
"You mean... Huai Shi? Never heard of him."
Zim, the Great Group Lord who ruled the Thunderclap White Plains, pinched his chin as he considered the Fool's report. "Forget it, it doesn't matter. Since you said he needs watching, I'll keep an eye on him for you."
"My deepest thanks."
Hedi bowed in gratitude.
"No need to be so reserved. Since you're an honored guest, once you come here, you should treat it like your own home." The Great Group Lord grinned and slapped his belly as he burst into laughter. "Well? Is there anything in my collection that catches your eye? If you like any of them, take them with you.
"They're all very good at serving people, hahaha!"
A chorus of coquettish laughter immediately sounded behind the Great Group Lord.
Though that laughter was rather too horrifying.
Those aberrant monsters nestled around the Great Group Lord, waving their bizarre limbs and making petulant noises. His laughter only grew louder, shaking even the mountains of treasures into a humming tremor.
"..."
The corner of Hedi's eye twitched slightly. He seriously pondered for a long while whether this was an insult or a lavish gift, and even his enthusiastic smile stiffened.
"I would not dare