Moreover, Thunderclap had schemed against Yuan Xi City first. Yuan Xi had every justification for coming to seek revenge now. Even if this matter were brought before Thin Bamboo, he would have no way to openly favor Thunderclap.
It was precisely with this consideration that Yuan Xi had charged over directly.
"Who dares act so recklessly?" Just as Yuan Xi turned to pursue Thunderclap, a majestic roar came from somewhere nearby. Immediately afterward, surging power swept in from that direction.
"Thin Bamboo, how dare you!" Yuan Xi shouted angrily, already sensing that the one who had acted was this city's City Lord.
"Ah?" Thin Bamboo looked utterly surprised. "So it was Fellow Daoist Yuan Xi!"
As he spoke, he slowly withdrew his power. Yet as a Cosmos-tier City Lord within his own city, even though his power had been unleashed and withdrawn in an instant, it still hindered Yuan Xi for a moment.
By the time Yuan Xi pursued Thunderclap to the front of the Central Great Hall, his aura had already vanished.
He had clearly entered the Hehe Realm.
A figure drifted over. Lu Ye, standing behind Yuan Xi, turned to look and found that the newcomer had six arms, a bamboo-like body, and a beaming smile as he looked at Yuan Xi. "Fellow Daoist, you are truly a rare guest. It has been a long time. What brings you to my city today?"
"You did that on purpose!" Yuan Xi glared at him furiously. If Thin Bamboo had not interfered just now, she would have had a chance to stop Thunderclap.
Yet she had fallen just short, letting Thunderclap escape right beneath her nose.
"What is Fellow Daoist talking about?" Thin Bamboo wore a baffled expression. "And why have you come so aggressively? Did someone offend you?"
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