novelraw Chapter 534 464: The Daily Life of Five People
Chapter 534 464: The Daily Life of Five People
It seems that's the case.
Xu Xiaoyou helplessly shrugged.
As for the matter of the Golden Navigator, she didn't push them too hard afterwards. The old chairman of the Golden Navigator stepped in to mediate the issue, conceding some regional interests, transitioning a large batch of the most advanced military forces to the command of the Light Chasing Garden, and then the two sides shook hands in reconciliation, bringing this farce to an end.
Nanjia Wood was ultimately removed from the position of vice-chairman, and the old chairman returned to manage the guild.
Currently, Light Chasing Garden can be said to have plenty of internal funds and a complete operational system, externally armed to the teeth with military forces and a considerable amount of high-end combat power, maintaining good relations with most guilds within the alliance, exchanging interests mutually.
As for why it's only on the surface.
Xu Xiaoyou knows clearly in her heart that once the final stage of the Key competition begins, no matter off-stage or during the competition, whether it's the King Race or Assassin's Creed that currently appear friendly with them, all friendly alliances and competition agreements will be nothing but scraps of paper. Whoever is not strong enough will be like lambs on the table waiting to be slaughtered once faces are torn.
Fortunately, with the current scale of Light Chasing Garden's development, it's inevitable that it will grow into a giant before that period arrives.
Being strong is the hard truth.
She can understand the Golden Navigator's decision to tear their relationship apart for the sake of interests.
At that time, just after the world dungeon ended, the qualifying tournament was about to begin, leaving Light Chasing Garden with very limited development time. Things are different now; she has arms, allies, her own territory, and the entire Three Tier Main City Pangard is like her backyard where she can station heavy troops.
Most importantly, she now has the confidence to face other Grand Guilds directly without worrying about military intimidation. Regardless of winning or losing, the other side has to weigh the cost of going to war with Light Chasing Garden.
She is considering whether to expand the scale and influence through developing sub-guilds.
At this moment, a call attracted her attention, and Xu Xiaoyou silently chose to answer.
The image of a young man appeared before her; it was Lu Shuhang, with the customary polite smile on his face.
"Lord Dark Gold Rose, my subordinates had a conflict with your people regarding today's incident in Oasis City, I hope you can be lenient."
"Let's dispense with the pleasantries. Before the finals, regardless of what happens, our alliance with the King Race won't be broken," Xu Xiaoyou said.
"So, Chairman Tsirshu has agreed?" Lu Shuhang asked.
"Yes."
It's well known that triangles are the most stable, but the reliability of alliances needs to be scrutinized. During this time, Light Chasing Garden established a strategic alliance, known externally as the 'Golden Iron Triangle,' with the King Race and Assassin's Creed through active diplomatic measures.
Of course, such an alliance can't be negotiated just with the face of her, Dark Gold Rose. She transferred a considerable portion of the benefits from Golden Navigator's concessions to Light Chasing Garden to the guilds that helped her on the Huoxun Street battlefield, primarily to the King Race and Assassin's Creed.
Military supplies were the only aspect she didn't concede even a bit.
One can't help but marvel at the reliability of that glasses-wearing man's management team; three covenant meetings were concluded in less than half a month. The final result exceeded her lowest expectations considerably, with Pangard as the center, a radiating control extending from Black Swan Port in the southwest to Victoria Port in the northwest fully belonging to Light Chasing Garden.
This equivalates to drawing a complete defense line around her base Pangard, effectively a buffer zone, where any disturbances would be detected first. An attempt to land from sea to launch a surprise attack on Pangard is utterly impossible.
"To speak of today's matters in Oasis City, Chairman Lu, you really should properly review the recent membership applications."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shuhang understood the meaning behind Xu Xiaoyou's words, a serious look crossing his face, he sighed lightly.
"I am currently handling these matters, whether it's the sub-guild Shadow Attacker Faith or Sea of Thieves, there are many people with unclear backgrounds joining, they seem to appear out of nowhere..."
Saying this, Lu Shuhang shook his head and stopped speaking.
"No need to speak of family matters, my apologies, Lord Dark Gold Rose."
"Regarding the issue with Nanjia Wood."
"I've already revoked the bounty within Light Chasing Garden concerning him, it's the maximum concession I can make," Xu Xiaoyou said calmly.
Lu Shuhang exhaled a breath of relief, nodding his head.
"Thank you for understanding, Lord Dark Gold Rose."
"Golden Navigator holds sway over many guilds opposing Assassin's Creed, and there's substantial interest between us. Regardless of the front, it absolutely cannot fall."
"Hopefully, during tomorrow's schedule, no more conflicts will erupt between us."
"Goodbye, Lord Dark Gold Rose."
Having said that, Lu Shuhang cut off the communication.
Having dealt with guild matters, Xu Xiaoyou let out a light sigh, finally able to return to life.
As she left the room, she was greeted by a black-haired girl in pajamas, Xu Xiaoyou chuckled softly and unperturbedly moved forward, while the latter stretched lazily and approached her with graceful, visible curves and long, white legs.
At the moment they brushed past each other, Bai Youyou suddenly produced handcuffs from seemingly nowhere, raising her hand toward Xu Xiaoyou with lightning speed. The latter anticipated this, raising her hand to grasp Bai Youyou's wrist, but the next moment she was lifted high in the air with Bai Youyou's right leg pressed against the wall in an incredible show of flexibility, and a pair of silver handcuffs unexpectedly connected her wrist to Bai Youyou's left hand.
"Caught you this time," Bai Youyou said triumphantly.
"I'll let you have this," Xu Xiaoyou responded indifferently.
A flash and click came from nearby.
With disheveled silver hair, heavy dark circles, a foamy mouth with a toothbrush in it, Angelina grinned, rapidly pressing her phone's shutter to capture several photos of the two in their slightly ambiguous postures.
"What a rare set of photos, I've already thought of the title. I'll call it 'What the investigator lady and the infamous chairman have to say,' it will surely be tomorrow's headline."
"Tch." Bai Youyou clicked her tongue, lowering her raised leg, snapping her fingers, causing the cuffs to vanish into thin air.
Angelina sensibly shrugged, engrossed in playing Snake on her phone by herself.
Indeed, she preferred this complex little box over the grand curtain, perhaps due to her nostalgic personality?
Downstairs, Chichu Chun had just returned from Cyan Red Battle Net; akin to an arena, Cyan Red Battle Net deploys matched players into a region for combat, devoid of main quests, pure combat-oriented gameplay where successive wins bring rewards with no penalty for death, she's almost been there daily.
Most guild-organized training matches were also conducted in rooms set up in Cyan Red Battle Net.
"I'm back~ My record this time is, a total of one hundred and thirty-five people!"
With no applause forthcoming, Chichu Chun dropped her smug expression, crossing her arms and pouting.
"A little reaction please, at least say something?"
"Something." The three responded in unison.
"Humph, Sister Tang would be different, if it were her, she'd certainly smile and clap while affirming me, you guys with no emotional value!"
At this moment, the last person teleported back.
Tang Xin appeared with a professional smile, wearing a mermaid dress, holding a standing microphone.
Under the gaze of the three,
Tang Xin threw aside the microphone, walking sweetly to Xu Xiaoyou's side, as the latter's lips curled up and she seemed eager for a hug, Tang Xin slowly raised her hands.
She grabbed Xu Xiaoyou's neck, her tone biting.
"Why am I running around doing concerts to make money for you here?"