"Should we bring him over to confirm?" A Fei asked Li Xiu.
"There's no evidence. Bringing him here would be pointless." Li Xiu shook his head.
"If we don't resolve this now, and he really can manipulate the Powerful Divine Machine's settings, it'll be a problem during the competition." A Fei said.
"This Trial Taker's Symbiotic Contract is intriguing. I'll et him personally." Li Xiu and A Fei discussed for a while, deciding Li Xiu would et the Trial Taker himself.
This Trial Taker was staying in the hotel provided for the contestants in the City of Light, so Li Xiu didn't have trouble finding him.
Looking through the Trial Taker's registration details, this person was nad Sima Bubiao. It wasn't clear if it was his real na. His region was listed as Gemstone Peninsula, which was forrly Sri Lanka, known for its rich gemstone resources.
However, since the arrival of the Magic Spirits, the area remained in chaos. Many forces desired to seize its Gemstone Vein, yet none have truly secured it. Today, one force might occupy a part of the Gemstone Peninsula, and by tomorrow, they're driven out, amidst ceaseless warfare.
Sima Bubiao just returned to his room for a rest after dinner when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Sima Bubiao asked cautiously.
"Sima contestant, may I have a word with you?" An unfamiliar male voice ca from outside.
Sima Bubiao walked to the door, looked out through the Cat's Eye, and saw a man outside with a smile on his face.
Seeing the man's appearance, Sima Bubiao's heart skipped a beat, yet he composed himself and opened the door.
"City Lord Li, what brings you here? Is there sothing you need?" Sima Bubiao stood at the entrance, not intending to invite Li Xiu inside.
"May we speak inside?" Li Xiu said with a smile.
Sima Bubiao hesitated a mont before stepping aside: "Please co in, City Lord."
"Are you comfortable here?" Li Xiu sat on the sofa, asking warmly.
Sima Bubiao was slightly stunned, not expecting Li Xiu to talk this way.
"The conditions in City of Light are among the best worldwide. An ordinary person like doesn't usually live in such a house even at ho." Sima Buping said.
"Passing the second round, your abilities are ahead of over ninety percent of people on Earth; if that's considered ordinary, what does that make the ninety percent?" Li Xiu continued with a smile, "I see your hotown is Gemstone Peninsula. But as far as I know, your surna should belong to those from White Night City, right?"
"My grandfather's generation already went to Gemstone Peninsula for gemstone business developnt. Later, the family fell on hard tis, barely getting by there, ashad of the ancestors." Sima Bubiao looked at Li Xiu and said, "City Lord, you didn't co here just to learn these things, did you?"
"Why do you think that's not why?" Li Xiu asked, looking at Sima Bubiao with interest.
Sima Buping hadn't expected Li Xiu to say that, montarily at a loss for words.
"Are you interested in joining City of Light?" Li Xiu then asked.
"Is City Lord inviting to join City of Light?" Sima Bubiao asked, surprised while examining Li Xiu.
"Yes." Li Xiu answered his question directly.
Sima Bubiao looked at Li Xiu with complex emotions and said, "Having City Lord value so highly, I am deeply grateful, but truly, I apologize, I cannot agree to this."
"No problem, may I know the reason?" Li Xiu asked unconcernedly.
"City Lord has treated generously; if I obscure the truth, it'll disrespect you. So I'll speak plainly: I want to join Eternal Heaven." Sima Bubiao said.
"Joining City of Light, I could also send you to Eternal Heaven." Li Xiu said.
Sima Bubiao shook his head and said, "City Lord, to hold such large-scale Trial Taker competitions, I know you must have so ties with Eternal Heaven, or perhaps you are a significant figure in Eternal Heaven yourself. I really appreciate your esteem, but I want to join Eternal Heaven myself."
"Everyone has their own ambitions, I won't compel you. If possible, could you tell why you insist on joining Eternal Heaven on your own?" Li Xiu asked sowhat puzzled, unsure why Sima Bubiao insisted on joining Eternal Heaven himself.
This was obviously unconventional, clearly having a path to take, but choosing another.
"Honestly, our family could establish in Gemstone Peninsula, and I ventured into the Trial Taker path, all due to guidance from a prominent figure." Sima Bubiao hesitated before speaking.
"That person is from Eternal Heaven, moreover a significant figure, so you wish to join under him?" Li Xiu asked.
"Yes, so I am truly sorry, it's not that I don't know what's good, just one must understand gratitude; I hope City Lord understands." Sima Bubiao said apologetically.
"Knowing gratitude is a comndable virtue, you're quite right, rest assured, I won't make it difficult for you." After a pause, Li Xiu asked, "Could you tell which Commander from Eternal Heaven guides you? If I'm familiar, I could directly recomnd you to him."
"Sorry, I promised that person not to reveal his na or background." Sima Bubiao shook his head and said.
"Keeping promises is very good, then I won't ask. Rest well and prepare for the next round of the competition." Li Xiu said, preparing to leave.
Sima Bubiao hesitated as he watched Li Xiu exit the room, then called him saying, "City Lord, rest assured. I rely aim to demonstrate to that benefactor that I've beco a Trial Taker. I have no intent to disrupt or vie for the top ten, just to achieve a passable rank."
"Understood, compete safely; if you need help, you can co to the City Lord's Mansion for assistance." Li Xiu waved and then truly left.
"This City Lord Li is an exceptional person; if not for repaying Eighth Master's great kindness, joining his ranks might be a fair choice, initially thinking of securing a rank via the Symbiotic Contract, but the City Lord swiftly saw through it, now I dare not act rashly, wondering if Eighth Master has noticed yet." Sima Bubiao sighed softly and shut the door.
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