"You get mad at me for no reason. Didn't we already make a deal?"
President Wu sat down on a luxurious sofa while pulling his lush hair to the front, caressing them gently with a brush. He seemed to really care about his looks as multiple hair products laid around his office. Wooden interior with clean and smooth ends gave the room a cozy feel.
"All you said you want to fight him, but I know you. This won't be a fair fight. You will use his superior cultivation to battle him and you won't give him any time to catch up. I'm sure you are already searching for him the moment we Ascended to Heaven Realm," Wu argued, leaning against the armchair.
She didn't have any plans of sitting down until she confirms Xuefeng will be safe. Wu believed in Xuefeng's strength but when it came to fighting Trade Union, she didn't want it to be Xuefeng's first test. It would be like challenging the whole Heaven Realm which even the strongest man in the whole realm wouldn't dare try.
"Indeed, I was searching for him but that's because I care for you. I thought you would be all together, so I wanted to find you. I didn't search to kill him," President Wu answered. "The first thing I wanted is making sure you are safe."
"Oh, really? So you promise to leave him alone and let us live happily?" Wu asked while wrapping her arms together.
Her long black hair was already released, showing she was serious. Everyone in the Earth Realm knew the moment her messy bun disappear, someone was definitely getting hurt.
President Wu looked at her shiny hair in envy and put his brush away.
"I can't do that. How do you expect me to allow a weakling marry you? I obviously need to check his strength first and make sure he is alright for you."
It was a valid worry. A parent or grandparent wanted their daughter to have the best partner possible but there was something he didn't understand.
"Allow? Do I even need to ask you for permission? I will pick and marry whoever I want. You don't have a say in this matter," Wu announced coldly.
She felt the ring Xuefeng gave her and sensed the steady heartbeat on her finger. There was no other man for her. If Xuefeng perishes, she will die with him.
"Actually I do. I'm the closest member of your family and your father passed me the responsibility to take care of you," President Wu replied as he took out a glass from his Storage Ring and a bottle of hard liquor.
"Listen," he began as he poured himself a full glass. "The world doesn't work the way you think. Your 'husband' has Elemental Bracelet which will bring him a lot of enemies. If he can't even defeat me, how will he protect himself from all the Experts from God Realm as well as all Celestials hunting for him? If he can't even defeat me, how will he protect you?"
President Wu then put one leg on the other, observing Wu's reaction.
She had to admit that her grandpa knew how to manipulate words but she still couldn't trust him. Everyone knew he was a scheming man who always had a hidden plan. How else would he create such a monstrous monopoly, having the majority control over the whole trade in the multiple realms?
"What if he can defeat you?" Nuwa suddenly asked. "Fire Stone should be on the line as well."
President Wu raised his eyebrows and pulled out a red stone hanging around his neck.
"See, even if he doesn't want to fight me, he has to if he wants the Fire Stone. He can't run forever and I will not give it up without a fight," President Wu replied with a smile. "If he defeats me, he will naturally take it on his own. I don't need to give it to him."
He turned to Wu and declared, "All I can promise is that when I meet him, I will fight him alone and no one will help me. It will be a clean fight between us. Also, since he is separated from you, I will send my men to bring him here. He will not die before he faces me."
"Are you satisfied with it?" He asked as he gulped the whole glass as if it was water.
Wu already figured out the exploits her grandpa could use to break the promise but it was still better than nothing.
"My other sisters that Ascended with us are also missing," Wu mentioned to which her grandpa clapped his hands twice.
One of the walls split, exposing a hidden door and a mature woman walked inside the room.
"Yes, President Wu?" She called out with a bow before noticing Wu as well. "Miss Wu, good day."
She was all covered up with a long traditional dress, wore glasses, and tied her hair into a bun, probably so her hair doesn't disturb her work. She also seemed much older than Nuwa and Wu, yet her skin was still in good shape.
"This is my assistant. You can give her the details of your friends and she will find them. You can trust her. She will bring them home safely if they are still alive," President Wu introduced. "Also, she will give you the materials to cultivate while we are going back home. You should quickly improve the quality of your Qi to match the strength of other young talents in the Heaven Realm."
"Miss Wu, please follow me to the guest room then. I will collect the information and notify our people to start the search," the assistant confirmed with a fix of her glasses.
"Naturally, your friend can follow us as well," she added with respect.
Just as Wu moved to follow, President Wu stopped them. "Wait. I promised you what you wanted, so now it's your turn. I'm organizing a celebration in your name to announce your arrival to the Heaven Realm. I want you to be present tonight."
"What's the point?"
"As you will probably involve yourself in Trade Union business, I want to introduce you to all major clans and families. I already sent invitations to all top powers in the Fire Land Capital, so I can't cancel the party," President Wu explained.
"Alright," Wu agreed, knowing her grandpa would scheme even more if she didn't. She also asked for a favor, so it was only fair. Taking part in the party in exchange for Xuefeng and her sisters' safety was a great deal.
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