Chapter 143: Return (I)

A distribution center in the east of Luoxi City

was the point for the exchange of goods. The supplies for East Lake City were being loaded onto the trucks here.

At this moment, there were many containers piled up, and it was a busy scene.

The transport team separated the supplies into different categories and filled up the boxes.

Chen Yiming pretended that he just returned from a full meal and walked slowly towards the convoy’s camp.

Fan Ronghua put aside his supervision job and walked over to report, “Mr. Chen, someone came over just now.”

“What is it?” Chen Yiming pretended not to know anything.

“The person who came claimed to be an elder of the Meteor Sword Sect,” Fan Ronghua replied.

“I don’t know anyone like that. Why would he suddenly look for me?” Chen Yiming asked.

When Fan Ronghua heard this, he heaved a sigh of relief and said, “It seems that three disciples of the Meteor Sword Sect were injured by hidden weapons during a meal.”

“A hidden weapon?” Chen Yiming asked in surprise.

“That’s what the elder said,” Fan Ronghua replied.

“And then?” Chen Yiming pretended to be confused and asked.

“After learning that Mr. Chen specialized in swordsmanship, he left immediately,” Fan Ronghua replied.

Chen Yiming nodded.

On the surface, he was a new warrior who had yet to master the transformation of his internal force. It was generally believed that his internal force could not leave his body to attack others.

In addition, most people specialized in one aspect in the path of martial arts. Chen Yiming was also very young, so no one would think that he was an expert in both swordsmanship and hidden weapons.

Therefore, when the elder focused his suspicions on the hidden weapon, Chen Yiming was naturally eliminated as a suspect.

Fan Ronghua finished his report and quickly returned to supervise the loading of the supplies.

Before long, Fang Hongkun rushed back.

Without even stopping for a breath, he shouted at Fan Ronghua, “Fan Ronghua, get everyone to move. Once the vehicles are loaded, the convoy will set off immediately.”

Fan Ronghua received the order and entered the convoy without asking for a reason. The orders were passed on from truck to truck.

After Fang Hongkun finished giving out the instructions, he saw that Chen Yiming was also present.

“Mr. Chen, something huge happened in Luoxi City. I wanted to bring you to some of the attractions tomorrow, but it seems like that’s no longer possible,” Fang Hongkun said apologetically.

“It’s alright. I want to return to East Lake City as soon as possible too.” Chen Yiming pretended not to care.

Fang Hongkun sighed and took the initiative to tell him the news. “Just now, a few people in charge and I were having a meal with the head of the logistics department in Luoxi City when we suddenly received a shocking piece of news.”

“What news?” Chen Yiming asked.

“The Blue Cloud Sword Sect’s signature sword technique was stolen by a masked man,” Fang Hongkun replied.

Hearing this, Chen Yiming was confused.

An ordinary warrior realm sword technique that had been thrown on the first floor of the library was actually changed to the sect’s signature sword technique.

“There’s a high chance that a huge battle at the warrior realm will break out in Luoxi City, so it’s best if we leave this troublesome place as soon as possible,” Fang Hongkun said helplessly.

“How could the sect’s signature sword technique be stolen so easily? I think there’s something strange here,” Chen Yiming said with a smile.

He wanted to check how others viewed this matter so that he could better deal with it.

If the situation got too bad, he could only lay low for a while.

Fang Hongkun sighed and explained, “A technique at the third stage of the warrior realm leads straight to the top of the warrior realm. Even if they know that the news is most likely false, there will still be people who will try to take action.”

After a pause, he continued, “Mr. Chen, you’ve just broken through to the warrior realm, so you might not know much about this.

The difference between the three stages of the warrior realm is countless times greater than the nine transformations of the disciple realm combined.

If a big shot at the level of the third stage of the warrior realm makes a move, even a big city like Luoxi City will find it difficult to withstand it. If our convoy is affected even a little, it will be the end for us.”

Chen Yiming nodded.

His strongest finishing move was the 100-meter-long sword formed by four huge rocks. When it descended from the sky, it could destroy everything within a radius of several kilometers.

However, this was only equivalent to a casual attack from Li Daoyi. It was not Li Daoyi’s limit.

On the other hand, in the ordinary warrior realm, one’s internal force could not leave the body to attack. Being able to destroy a small building with one punch and kick was already the limit.

Fang Hongkun naturally didn’t think highly of Chen Yiming, who was only an ordinary warrior.

…

It was 2 am.

The convoy had packed up the supplies overnight and set off on their way back to East Lake City.

When they reached the east city gate, they were stopped for an inspection.

A large number of soldiers were stationed at the city gate. There were teams on both sides of the city gate, and one team was stationed on the city wall every 10 meters. Each team had a high-powered light that was constantly shining in all directions, not letting any corners go unwatched.

At this moment, two young soldiers jogged over to the off-road vehicle.

“Sorry about this, but we have orders from the higher ups. Please cooperate with us for a simple inspection.”

Fang Hongkun turned to Chen Yiming and explained, “A sect at the level of the Blue Cloud Sword Sect still has a lot of influence even if they aren’t based in the city.”

Chen Yiming’s expression remained unchanged, as though he knew nothing about this.

In his heart, he had a new understanding of the influence of someone at the third stage of the warrior realm.

If someone at that level wanted to do something, even a big city like Luoxi City with a population of tens of millions would also give him face.

The two of them naturally got out of the car and cooperated with the inspection.

The inspection was not complicated. It was just a simple registration of personal information, including names, gender, where they came from and where they were going, and their purpose in coming to Luoxi City.

Finally, he took a photo.

At the same time, not only Chen Yiming and Fang Hongkun, but all the people accompanying the large trucks in the convoy were cooperating with the inspection.

Finally, after nearly half an hour, the convoy was finally allowed to leave the city.

On the way back,

no faction dared to attack the convoy that was under the command of Chen Yiming, who was a warrior. It took them three days to transport the supplies to East Lake City.

…

East Lake City, West City Gate.

The damage caused by the alien bird creatures was still there. The city gate, along with the city walls at both ends, had suffered a lot of damage that had yet to be repaired.

Chen Yiming alighted at the city gate and saw Ren Pingsheng waiting for him.

“Young man, you did very well on this trip.” Ren Pingsheng was the first to speak.

Chen Yiming’s expression remained the same, as if he didn’t know him.

Of course he knew him. Not long ago, he had beaten him up so badly that he had no choice but to escape.

Fang Hongkun introduced him to Chen Yiming. “This is Ren Pingsheng, the guardian of East Lake City. He’s at the second stage of the warrior realm.”

The two of them were briefly introduced to each other and even shook hands.

Ren Pingsheng handed over an invitation and said with a smile, “There are many things to do in East Lake City. We need a young warrior like you to give everyone new hope. In two days, East Lake City will hold an auction.”

“No problem,” Chen Yiming accepted the invitation.

After sending out the invitation, Ren Pingsheng did not say anything else and quickly left.

After they left, Chen Yiming asked Fang Hongkun, “What’s the deal with this auction?”

Fang Hongkun had a good impression of Chen Yiming. He had stepped forward when East Lake City needed him and helped the transport team bring the supplies back to the city.

Hence, he told him in a low voice, “This auction was decided before the convoy set off. It’s related to a clan with a warrior.”

When Chen Yiming heard about the warrior clan, he instantly understood what had happened.

The matter with the Yue clan should have been settled and their belongings had all been handed over.

The reconstruction of East Lake City required a huge amount of money. In order to maximize the remaining value of the Yue clan, an auction involving the warrior realm was being held.