Side Thirty-One – Zhao Daiyu – Incorruptible Jade Sect
The hall was decked out in an opulent yet terribly commonplace style, and Daiyu felt distinctly unimpressed, though she hid it well, her beautiful face an expressionless mask. Red and gold drapery was everywhere, along with flags of the Party and the Country. Gaudy statues of founding Party mbers and heroes were placed at strategic points, and the expensive crystal chandeliers that lit the hall were decked out in full with brightly blazing candles, and along the sides of the room were an array of tables, upon which sat opulent collections of dishes and drinks, whole roasted animals beside towers of champagne glasses and other such delights. Ready to serve, handso waiters and beautiful waitresses were decked out in pristine uniforms, and already so of the less nervous or wary guests were talking to them, partaking of the largess.
Of course, behind them is a different display of power, one that serves as a warning to all, should they not be blind to it. She observed the burly soldiers in their perfect uniforms standing to attention, automatic rifles by their sides. There were even a couple with handheld RPG’s, which was overkill for such a task. Holding in a sneer and a sigh, Daiyu looked away, allowing herself only an imperceptible shake of her head.
Since they know there will be Cultivators here, they are taking no chances. Still, against automatic weapons even I would stand little chance, and against so many… Qi could not stop steel, not now, anyway. Perhaps in ti the old arts would be revived, and new ones learnt, but until then… no, I need to show willing, while offering as little aid as I can get away with. My Honourable Patriarch demands nothing less.
Once more casting her gaze over the hall she realised she could see several Cultivators, though few of note. On eting the gaze of one, a handso young man, with short black hair and hazel eyes, who was wearing a suit that looked out of place on him, she smiled slightly. Not that I look any more comfortable in this gown.
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