Storm of Gods

Chapter 201 The Carp Dragon Squad's Heroic Acts
The waiter brought over the drinks, and David put a tip on the plate and poured everyone's drinks with a beaming smile.

“Come, let’s welcome David back,” Mr. Kan said.

Cheers!
After a few drinks, the initial awkwardness vanished, the atmosphere warmed up, and everyone was happy. David began to tell everyone about his thrilling experiences at sea. Their destination was a mysterious island at sea, and only the most highly ranked adventurers and mercenaries with exceptional skills from the Adventurers' Guild could be selected, and he was one of them.

"A treasure?" Old Fang asked. "How much was divided among them?"

“It wasn’t treasure. I thought it was treasure at first, but then I found out it was just a map,” David said.

"A treasure map?" Daliwen was also very curious; no man could resist the temptation of a treasure map.

"It's even more amazing than a treasure map. It's said to be a map that can bring the dead back to life when pieced together. I guess it involves the authority of the gods or some kind of artifact. Damn it, we came up empty-handed, but the boss still gave us a generous reward. Rich people don't understand. And I'll have another chance on my next adventure," David said, eating popcorn, a special snack in Heldan that goes well with drinks.

“David, you should be careful with these clandestine missions. The other side has such big ambitions, and the danger is extremely high,” Dalvey advised. “It’s better to be a mercenary and take things one step at a time.”

"Haha, it has nothing to do with the mission. I just love the thrill of adventure. The unknown makes my heart pound, just like a beautiful woman is irresistible. Money doesn't matter," David said heartily.

Dali and the others admired him, but couldn't do it; they had completely different ideas. Li Xin, on the other hand, thought David's lifestyle was quite exciting. In his previous life, there was a similar type of person who was very popular with a red bull.

A group of men drinking without bragging must have something wrong with their thinking. After David finished bragging, Daliwen started bragging. He said that a rich lady had recently taken a liking to him and tried to seduce him several times, but he couldn't resist. Then Lao Fang asked him how much he had earned, and he said it was for free, which made him the target of ridicule. So who really made the money?

Daliwen blushed deeply, and Li Xin's face also turned slightly red.

Just as the commotion was starting, a scream came from outside the bar. The bar was noisy inside, with occasional music performances, but the scream still broke the silence. At first, it was thought to be just an accident, but the screams continued, and many people started to leave. Li Xin and his group couldn't stay still, so they followed them out.

A row of ornate carriages had appeared outside, surrounded by a man. A woman dressed in a sophisticated and sexy manner lay trembling on the ground, while the man was being stabbed with swords by several nobles surrounding him.

The surrounding guests, all of whom had been drinking, were indignant at the incident, but dared not actually step forward to stop it. This was not the first time such a thing had happened. The Bluebird Bar's patrons were mainly businessmen, minor nobles, or former nobles, and the family crests could be seen on the carriages at the entrance. Surely some of the people present would recognize them, and even those who didn't would recognize them after hearing the surrounding discussions.

The couple had come out for fun, and when they were about to leave after drinking, they ran into four nobles who had just arrived. One of the nobles started harassing and flirting with them. The man, who had been drinking, instinctively resisted and said a few words, which caused trouble. The four nobles then surrounded the man and started reasoning with him. If the man couldn't answer their questions directly in time, he would be stabbed with his sword by the noble behind him. They didn't stab him in any vital areas; they just stabbed him for fun.

This must be the game that Miss Aries was talking about. The four of them derive great pleasure from the man's pleas for mercy and the woman's trembling. They not only want to play with the man, but also with the woman. They play with the man in front of the woman, and then play with the woman in front of the man.

These men don't lack women; what they lack is romance and excitement. The expressions of men and women are the key.

The games for the evening have just begun.

The Hunters Club isn't stupid. They don't go to truly high-end places, because anyone who can get there has some kind of background that could cause trouble. Places frequented by ordinary people are also uninteresting, too low-end. The middle class and wealthy are the most fun targets—not bad, with a bit of rebellious spirit, but not much fighting ability. They are good targets. Of course, if a man is like David, they are unlikely to choose him as a target.

The men's disgusting harassment and abuse evoked strong empathy from the crowd. However, these men were also extremely shrewd, constantly hurling insults and provocations at the men. Before long, the men were covered in blood.

Suddenly, a series of explosions shattered all the lights in the Bluebird Bar, plunging the entire bar into darkness. Even the crimson moon in the sky seemed obscured. Someone shouted, "Beat these inhuman bastards!" The pent-up anger of the crowd ignited, and someone took the lead, immediately surging forward. The four nobles were caught off guard. One of them was quite skilled, but his opponent was even more so. All four were quickly beaten down, their pent-up frustration exploding. They were soon rendered helpless, and with a shout of "Run!", the mob scattered. A few minutes later, the crimson moon returned to clear. Although the lights were out, the moonlight improved visibility considerably. The four men were now unrecognizable, barely alive. The man and woman who had been assaulted were gone, leaving only an empty bar and the stunned waiters.

David and his men ran away in a flash. They had a great time drinking, getting free drinks and even getting to help others. David was the one who called out, but there were so many people involved that he couldn't remember them all. When they saw that things were almost over, David finally shouted "Run!" but he changed his voice when he did. Mercenaries who travel the world know a lot of fancy tricks to save their lives. Before leaving, they took the men and women they were carrying with them. Most of the men had only superficial injuries and none of them were fatal.

Once they reached a safe place, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize that one person was missing.

"Oh no, where's Lao Fang? I forgot about him." David slapped his forehead. He was so busy having fun that he forgot Lao Fang couldn't walk very far.

"What should we do? Shall we go back and check?" Daliwen said. Although the artist was not very brave, he was very loyal.

"You've got to be kidding me, throwing good money after bad. I'll go back and check," David said, after all, Old Fang had saved his life.

Li Xin smiled and pointed ahead, "It shouldn't be necessary."

At the street corner, Old Fang had already come out leaning on his cane. "You young people are so impulsive. Hurry up and leave, or the city guards might search you."

“Wow, Lao Fang, you really know what you're doing. You even managed to predict this?” David laughed.

"Hehe, I did some calculations... calculate my ass! I could tell something was going to happen from your clenched fist. That's why I left first and waited for you here. Did you leave any trace?" Old Fang asked.

"Don't worry, we don't know who did it. All the lights went out, it was pitch black, you could only see outlines. And there were probably dozens of people who stepped on it. I think I felt like the bartenders stepped on it a couple of times. Those bastards are inhuman," David said.

"Those two people you saved didn't see you clearly, did they?" Old Fang has been traveling the world for many years and has seen plenty of ungrateful people. Of course, many of them were indeed forced into it, but the results were never satisfactory.

"Hehe, I covered my face with a napkin. I'm still wary enough to be considered a thug," David said smugly. "Alright, everyone's here, let's head out."

"Good...good...awesome!" Ma Liu said, clenching his thin fist. He also crawled in and kicked twice.

The group left laughing. The four nobles, who had been beaten half to death, didn't lie there for long. Their grooms were a bit slow to react. They usually didn't like their young masters getting close when the young masters were having fun, so it took them a while to realize that the young masters were about to die. Only then did they hurriedly carry them away.

At the Lilong Hotel, David was already fast asleep, sprawled out on his back. It was a pity; if only he had a sexy, voluptuous woman to hold him, that would be perfect.

With David and Lao Fang, two seasoned veterans, everyone followed the instructions and even checked their testimonies, just in case.

Li Xin continued carving his wooden fish, and after pondering the process, he concluded that he hadn't left any obvious traces.

It seems that I haven't stayed in Heldan long enough. There are some big problems in this huge kingdom. The parasites are big and fat, and the noble class is deeply tied to the kingdom. They are too big to be turned away. The king is probably going to be sidelined. It has taken so long to deal with Anthony. How can this just Aura XVIII maintain his justice?
(End of this chapter)