"Haha, those were truly wonderful memories! Back then, we were full of youthful vigor, fighting side by side. Then you left without a word, and I, your brother, have missed you terribly!"
The two awakened shared memories and quickly became acquainted.
Sometimes, time and distance cannot defeat the bond of brotherhood!
When the Imperial Evil Lord left the Fifth Universe, Xuanyuan Yu soon inherited the position of City Lord.
Over the next two hundred years, he went from a naive young man to someone who experienced various power struggles and conflicts, the coldness of human relationships, the loneliness of being at the top, and had no true friends left!
Now, seeing the Imperial Evil Lord again instantly reminded him of the friendship they shared back then, one that was free from any self-interest. How could he not be moved?
Imperial Evil Lord entered Ink Mysteries City with ease.
The Imperial Evil Lord said, "Brother Yu, I've come here to..."
Xuanyuan Yu interrupted enthusiastically, "You must have come to see me! Now, don't say anything. Back then, I wasn't the city lord, and I had a shameful past, so I couldn't entertain you. Now that we're rich, you can have all of Ink Mysteries City to yourself! We can talk about anything after we've eaten and drunk our fill!"
I couldn't refuse their kind invitation.
The Imperial Evil Lord had no choice but to indulge in food, drink, and entertainment for two days.
I must say, the life of luxury cars, beautiful women, and all that's fucking wonderful!
On the third day, the Imperial Evil Lord was too tired to play anymore.
Nothing more than a lie.
He began asking Xuanyuan Yu about the bounty order.
"You mean Jin Yue? Hahaha, Brother Huang Xie, to be honest, this wasn't our Ink Mysteries City's intention. Regardless of whether Ink Mysteries City and Returning Moon City are part of the Three Cities alliance, I don't care about such empty titles. We have no ill will towards Returning Moon City. The one with ill will is someone else!"
Xuanyuan Yu laughed heartily.
The Imperial Evil Lord frowned. "Someone else?"
Xuanyuan Yu didn't mince words, smiling slightly, " Ink Mysteries City isn't the strongest force in the Fifth Universe. If we're talking about the pinnacle, it has to be the boss behind my Ink Mysteries City, Peak of Heaven! Three years ago, Feng Yan, the Phoenix Lord Peak of Heaven Feng Yan, took a liking to Jin Yue and tried to force her into marriage. Jin Yue refused and disappeared for three years. Feng Yan was furious and ordered us to hunt her down. As a subordinate force of Peak of Heaven, I had no right to refuse; I could only obey."
"Personally, I admire Jin Yue very much. She's bold and decisive, with a strong will! But she's very good at hiding. In the Fifth Universe, I, Ink Mysteries City, haven't found a trace of her yet. As for outside the Fifth Universe, or whether there's any news from Peak of Heaven, that's not my concern. To be honest, if I weren't lacking in strength, I would have rebelled long ago!"
Xuanyuan Yu spoke casually. As the lord of a city, he dared to say such a thing, firstly because he trusted Imperial Evil Lord, and secondly because it showed his extreme arrogance.
The Imperial Evil Lord pondered for a moment and said, "I have a good brother named Xie Feng. He is Jin Yue's friend and has been searching for her, but to no avail."
Xuanyuan Yu laughed and said, "Your brother is my brother. If you need to go to places outside the Fifth Universe, Ink Mysteries City is willing to help!"
The Imperial Evil Lord nodded. "Thank you very much!"
"We're brothers, no need for thanks! If we find Jin Yue, I'll arrange for her to meet Brother Xie. This is a secret between you and me!"
"Of course!"
"By the way, if you have time, introduce me to Brother Xie, let's be friends!"
Xuanyuan Yu laughed.
The Imperial Evil Lord squinted and nodded in agreement.
Before Xuanyuan Yu could act, he suddenly lowered his voice and whispered, "Brother Huang Xie, do you know the woman who brought you to see me?"
The Imperial Evil Lord was taken aback. "She calls herself Ruyan, is there a problem?"
Xuanyuan Yu glanced around, seemingly worried about being overheard. "Don't get too close to her. This woman is one of the three great War God of Peak of Heaven, and also one of the three masters of the Fifth Universe. On the surface, she belongs to Ink Mysteries City, but in reality, she was sent by Peak of Heaven to monitor and guard us!"
The Imperial Evil Lord hissed softly. No wonder when he saw Ruyan before, she didn't act like a subordinate meeting a superior when she saw Xuanyuan Yu. Instead, her gaze was firm and her attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. So that's how it is!
"It's getting late, Brother Huang Xie, go and rest. I'll take care of Jin Yue's matter!"
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Yu!"
"Hahaha!"
In a bustling area, people come and go, most of whom are dressed in finery, adorned with gold and silver. Such extravagant attire is commonplace for the locals.
Most of them walked in a hurry, followed by several servants. These servants seemed ordinary, but their eyes were sharp and discerning, like hidden masters.
Most of the people who come here are either rich or noble, and are merchants from all over the world.
Their destinations were also the same.
Ziyun Bank!
The money exchange was extremely vast, with hundreds of large branches operating in the same area. Business was booming every day, with a constant stream of people coming and going. Countless gold and silver treasures Emperor's Fortune circulated at an alarming rate.
At the very center stands the largest store, and even before dawn, a long queue has already formed outside the closed doors.
A middle-aged man came over and waved to everyone, saying, "Everyone, go to your respective branches! The main branch will be closed today!"
"What's going on?!" The crowd began to stir.
"Are you all new customers? Today is the day of worship for the God of Wealth at Ziyun Bank! As is customary, we will be closed for the day!" the middle-aged man explained patiently.
"Then let's disperse, let's disperse!" People surged like a tide towards the nearby branch.
The middle-aged man watched them go, his expression serious.
He is the steward of Ziyun Bank, surnamed Song. He has worked there for over a hundred years and his status is second only to the shop owner, making him one of the most powerful people in the world.
After the crowd had thinned out, he turned around and pushed open the door. Then, he looked around and, finding nothing amiss, calmly closed the door from the inside.
The main hall was spacious and luxurious, filled with all sorts of computing instruments.
A handsome young man was lying comfortably in a grand chair, his eyes half-closed, with a warm, thousand-year-old gray rabbit fur blanket covering his legs.
Beside it, a delicate stove was squatting, with several sweet potatoes, oranges and peanuts roasting on the edge of the stove.
This shows that the man is someone who loves life and knows how to enjoy it.
Seeing Steward Song approach, the man raised one eyelid and lazily asked, "Where did those heavenly voices outside go? I can't sleep without them making noise."
Steward Song smiled wryly, "Master, wake up! Today is the day to worship the God of God of Wealth; it's time to offer him our respects!"
This man was Chen An, the owner of Ziyun Bank. Upon hearing this, he barely opened his eyes, removed the rabbit fur blanket from his legs, stood up grumbling, and began to rant and rave:
"That God of Wealth really knows how to block the path to wealth. I don't know who invented this whole ritual, but it has to be stopped for one day every year. I see it all, and it pains me to see it, but this ridiculous rule can't be broken..."