After Jiang Sisi left the Town Lord's Mansion, she walked all the way towards the Hall of Ungrighteousness.
The alleyways were sparsely populated today; even the few Human Awakeneds she occasionally encountered were mostly in a hurry, rushing towards Shizi Jie without stopping.
Presumably, these were members of Cross Street who were outside and had received the news, now rushing back.
Compared to the deserted alleyways, the taverns and restaurants on both sides of the main road were much more bustling than usual.
Awakeneds of various races sat around tables, loudly discussing the battle between Chen Bugu and Alek.
A Storm Clan warrior, claiming to have witnessed the entire battle, stood on a table, gesticulating wildly and vividly describing the details of that fight.
In the face of such events, while the core members of various races were in a frenzy, the lower-level Awakeneds found it much more amusing.
After all, there wasn't much entertainment in their blood-soaked, otherworldy lives, so such intelligence and rumors became the best topic of conversation for Awakeneds after meals.
Upon reaching the entrance of the Unyielding Hall, Jiang Sisi encountered Fran, the Dwarf Master.
Master Fran's injuries from the beast tide had long since healed.
Seeing the Dwarf, Jiang Sisi thought of Bai Ting.
Others might not know, but Jiang Sisi was well aware.
The Dwarf had secretly played a role in Bai Ting's escape from Obsidian Town while being pursued by Cross Street.
The Dwarf race is straightforward and hot-tempered, without many twists and turns. It was truly commendable that Chen Bugu and his group were able to gain the Dwarf's friendship.
As for how Jiang Sisi knew this information, she had to thank her ability, Bewitchment.
Among the various races in Obsidian Town, there were always a few who would be so infatuated with this woman that they lost their bearings.
Under Jiang Sisi's irregular seduction, they would easily make decisions that went against their ancestors at certain moments...
"Master Fran, are your injuries better?"
Jiang Sisi smiled sweetly, her eyes like silken threads, and an unintentional glance made a certain Dwarf behind Fran unconsciously lower his head.
"Oh, Miss Jiang, hahahaha, they've been good for a while now, and my strength has improved further! If I meet that big lizard again, I can definitely smash its head."
Master Fran laughed, his red beard trembling.
"Then this humble one congratulates Master Fran."
"No problem, no problem, Miss Jiang, are you also here to see Chen Bugu?"
"Is Master as well?"
Jiang Sisi knew the answer in her heart, but she still asked tentatively.
"What a coincidence, hahahaha, this kid Chen Bugu has quite a way with women. Let's go in together."
Jiang Sisi didn't explain, she just smiled slightly and stepped back, making a gesture to invite him in, then followed Master Fran into the Unyielding Hall.
At this moment, inside the Unyielding Hall, Chen Bugu sat beside Elder Zhou, while Elder Sun stood beside him, holding a blue healing water ball in both hands.
The water ball enveloped Chen Bugu's arms, and blue flowing light moved within the water, slowly healing the bloody wounds.
Although Elder Sun's water ball was not as gentle and comfortable as Lin Lin's Holy Light, Chen Bugu's arms felt an unbearable itch when immersed in it, always feeling a bit awkward, yet its healing effect was in no way inferior to Holy Light.
Unbeknownst to him, Elder Sun was also surprised by the healing power displayed by the water ball at this moment.
"Elder Sun, does your water ball have such healing intensity? Tell me, did you deliberately hold back when treating me normally?!"
Hong Ziyu saw the wounds on Chen Bugu's arms growing small flesh buds at a visible rate, and he himself was visibly broken.
"You brat, if your Water Element affinity was also higher than mine, you would naturally get this effect."
Elder Sun, a seven-star healer with a Water Element affinity as high as 80, quickly understood the reason for Chen Bugu's healing situation.
"Ah~ Is Wind Element not good enough?"
"Then go find a Wind Element healer to treat you."
"Alright, alright, Ziyu, don't disturb Elder Sun's treatment here. If you're really bored, go find 'Amon' and practice."
Elder Zhou intervened at the right time, pulling Hong Ziyu away.
'Amon', who was happily eating in a corner of the main hall, seemed to hear someone call his name. He casually looked up, then lowered his head and continued to "chug chug."
Chen Bugu looked at this scene, as if he had returned to his previous life.
The Unyielding Hall was still the same; whether he was strong or weak, he always felt at ease.
Whether it was Liu Chengfeng and Hong Ziyu, or Elder Zhou and Elder Sun, they always treated the members of the Unyielding Hall equally.
Just as Elder Sun finished the treatment, Xie An hurried into the room.
"Hall Leader, Miss Jiang Sisi from the Town Lord's Mansion and Master Fran from the Dwarf are waiting in the outer courtyard."
"Good, Xie An, go invite them in, and then continue to spread the word that starting tomorrow, the Unyielding Hall will begin its annexation of Cross Street."
"Yes, Hall Leader."
Xie An received the order and left in a hurry.
A moment later, Jiang Sisi and Master Fran walked side by side into the courtyard.
"Hahahahaha, Brother Bu Gu! It's great that you're alright!"
The moment Master Fran saw Chen Bugu, he excitedly walked up and patted Chen Bugu's shoulder.
Master Fran's years of blacksmithing skill were fully displayed at this moment.
His calloused hands patted Chen Bugu's shoulder, making it ache.
"Master Fran, Jiang Sisi, why have you come?"
"What a heartless man. This humble, weak woman went to great lengths for Brother Chen, even risking offending that dead man Alek, just to do her part for Brother Chen, and now she's met with a 'why have you come'."
Jiang Sisi naturally sat down opposite Chen Bugu, immediately putting on a pitiful expression, pulling out a handkerchief from nowhere and shedding inexplicable tears from the corners of her eyes, which made Chen Bugu's forehead twitch.
Elder Zhou and Elder Sun were also stunned, this natural and smooth acting almost fooled even them.
"Brother Bu Gu, I must speak to you about this. Your sister-in-law cares deeply for you. As soon as she knew you returned, she disregarded the Town Lord's objections and immediately came to see you. You should show more concern for your sister-in-law." Master Fran patted Chen Bugu's shoulder again.
"No, what sister-in-law? Master, are you perhaps mistaken?"
"Oh, it's not important, what's important is that you're alright." Jiang Sisi timely interrupted Master Fran, who was about to continue speaking.
Chen Bugu immediately understood that Jiang Sisi had probably fabricated something with Master Fran on the way.
This woman, he really couldn't handle her...
While the few were exchanging pleasantries, Elder Zhou handed the gift brought by Jiang Sisi to Liu Chengfeng.
The gift Jiang Sisi brought was an ordinary box, containing nothing more than some ordinary potions and beast crystals.
However, at the bottom of the potions and beast crystals, there was also a palm-sized black feather.
The moment Liu Chengfeng saw this feather, he smiled slightly.
Chen Bugu also learned during his conversation with Master Fran that it was Liu Chengfeng who had sent someone to notify the Dwarf and invited him to the Unyielding Hall for a discussion.
"Miss Jiang, since you're here, how about dining together later?" Liu Chengfeng said, facing Jiang Sisi.
"Hall Leader Liu's invitation, I naturally cannot refuse." Jiang Sisi smiled charmingly.
"Hall Leader, the Dwarf and the Town Lord's Mansion have been kind to me, please treat them well." Chen Bugu spoke at the appropriate time.
However, after Jiang Sisi heard this sentence, she paused for a second, then frowned slightly, and said with full of disappointment.
"Brother Chen, aren't you joining us?"
"No, although Bai Ting and the others might have already left that southwestern ruin, they might not have gone far, or perhaps left me some information. In any case, I need to go check."
He had already heard from Elder Zhou about Bai Ting's entry into the city and subsequent events.
Facing Jiang Sisi's attempts to make him stay, Chen Bugu declined for a while, and then repeatedly urged Elder Zhou in front of everyone to take good care of Master Fran and Jiang Sisi, before picking up 'Amon', who was still eating, and quickly leaving.
Jiang Sisi looked at Chen Bugu's fleeing figure and couldn't help but sigh.
"Tsk, this cunning man."
