Chapter 110: Attending the Banquet.

Just as Jasmine and Yasuo were continuously recruiting guild members,

Moria and Xiang Yu were not idling either.

That desolate Old City District by the shores of Clear Water Lake,

although previously swept by Li Qiu, wiping out a large number of ferocious beasts and BOSSes,

but before long, a large number of ferocious beasts flooded in once again.

This happened to become the best leveling spot for Moria and Xiang Yu.

Moria in the Night Demon state became the monarch of the night,

ruthlessly slaughtering in the Old City District.

Xiang Yu became the most competent trailblazer.

Wielding a giant shield, like a mobile fortress of war, he rampaged through the Old City District.

Any ferocious beast that dared to block his path would be directly smashed into meat paste by his door-panel-like giant shield.

During this period, Moria would also take time to return to the detached courtyard in the suburbs,

to continue feeding Devilish Qi to the little Dragon.

Today, the little Dragon's appetite was not as exaggerated as it was initially.

Every day, it only needed two to three hundred strands of pure Devilish Qi to fall into a satisfied slumber.

Its life aura grew stronger day by day.

The Dragon roar emanating from the eggshell also became increasingly high-pitched and resonant.

If not for the sparse population around the detached courtyard, Zhou Huai would probably have considered finding a more hidden nest for this little fellow.

Time flew by swiftly amidst the untiring slaughter and growth of the Clones.

In the blink of an eye, it was Ye Xi's birthday.

Evening.

Uncle Fu pushed Zhou Huai in front of the full-length mirror.

The young man in the mirror had neatly trimmed black hair, and a well-tailored black suit outlined his slightly thin yet still upright shoulder line due to long-term wheelchair use.

In those deep eyes, the gloom of the past was gone, leaving only calmness and detachment.

Zhou Huai looked at himself in the mirror and nodded with satisfaction.

For tonight's safety, he had made full preparations.

Xiang Yu was summoned back by him from the Old City District.

This two-meter-tall giant had also changed into a dark-colored suit at this moment.

The tight fabric was almost about to be split open by his bulging muscles.

Coupled with a pair of black sunglasses covering most of his face, his whole person exuded an oppressive aura of keeping strangers away.

Not only that.

Within the shadow beneath Zhou Huai, Moria's figure had long been quietly lurking.

One bright and one dark, a double insurance.

After finishing all this, Xiang Yu stepped forward and pushed Zhou Huai's wheelchair to prepare to go out.

Uncle Fu stood at the door, his aged face filled with worry.

"Young Master, does this old servant really not need to accompany you?"

Zhou Huai turned back, a gentle smile appearing on his face.

"Uncle Fu, get some rest early."

"Rest assured, I will come back safely."

Xiang Yu walked to the front of the car, leaned over, and lifted Zhou Huai into the passenger seat with a gentle motion that completely contrasted with his hulking figure.

Afterwards, he sat in the driver's seat.

Under the control of the smart core ai, even though Xiang Yu had never learned to drive, he could easily hit the road.

The car steadily drove out of the detached courtyard and merged into the city's traffic.

Outside the window, the city's neon lights receded like flowing light.

The brilliant lights outlined the silhouette of this steel jungle.

Zhou Huai looked at his reflection on the car window, feeling somewhat emotional inside.

In the past, he had never thought that the night view of Donghai City could be so beautiful.

Soon, the vehicle steadily drove into a vast and luxurious manor area.

This was the territory of the Ye Family.

Tonight, Ye Family Manor was brightly lit with clouds of luxury cars.

On the lawn, the fountain changed into colorful hues under the reflection of the lights.

Melodious music drifted out from the castle-like villa.

The over-fifty head of the Ye Family, Ye Zhentian, was standing at the entrance of the villa, smilingly greeting the endless stream of guests.

"Brother Ye, congratulations, congratulations!"

"Indeed, time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, Xi has grown into a big girl."

"I heard she even participated in the National Examination and won the championship for our Dongning Province!"

"If that good-for-nothing brat of mine could be half as sensible as Xi, I would burn high incense in gratitude."

Listening to everyone's flattery, Ye Zhentian wore a polite smile on his face, responding to each of them with pleasantries.

At this moment, an off-road vehicle stopped not far away.

Xiang Yu pushed Zhou Huai and slowly walked over.

"Uncle Ye, good evening."

Zhou Huai's voice was calm and gentle.

Seeing Zhou Huai, Ye Zhentian was stunned for a moment, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He quickly reacted, and the smile on his face returned to normal.

"Isn't this Zhou Huai? Long time no see."

His gaze sized Zhou Huai up.

"I see your complexion is good, your body… seems to have improved somewhat?"

Zhou Huai smiled and nodded.

"Thanks to your blessing, it has indeed recovered somewhat."

"That's good, that's good."

Ye Zhentian politely nodded and stepped aside.

"Go on in, the banquet is about to start."

Xiang Yu pushed Zhou Huai through the crowd and entered the banquet hall of the villa.

Inside the hall, the crystal chandelier was dazzling and bright enough to reflect people.

Dressed up men and women held wine glasses in groups of three or five, talking in low voices.

This place gathered almost all the prominent figures in the entire Donghai City.

The appearance of Zhou Huai and Xiang Yu immediately attracted the attention of quite a few people.

There was no help for it.

Xiang Yu's height of over two meters, his mountain-like robust figure, and that cold pair of sunglasses.

It was hard not to stand out.

When people's gazes fell on the young man in the wheelchair he was pushing, expressions of surprise began to spread among the crowd.

Whispers came rolling in like a tide.

"Who is that person in the wheelchair?"

"He looks quite handsome…"

"You don't know? He is Zhou Huai, the eldest son of Zhou Feng of the Zhou Family."

"Oh, the Genius who turned into a good-for-nothing?"

"Indeed. Originally his future was bright, but now he has become a cripple."

"I heard his stepmother is not someone easy to deal with, and she kicked him out of the house directly some time ago."

"How pitiful, but it's also his own fault for not striving; during the Class Advancement Ceremony, he actually only Awakened an E-rank class. If it were me, I would kick him out too."

"Shh, keep it down, don't let him hear."

Those voices were not loud, but they were like invisible needles piercing toward Zhou Huai.

Zhou Huai's face had no change in expression.

As if those discussions had nothing to do with him.

Xiang Yu pushed him and silently walked to an inconspicuous corner of the banquet hall.

Zhou Huai picked up a cup of juice, quietly watching the dancing figures in the center of the dance floor.

Today was Ye Xi's birthday banquet, and he didn't want to stir up trouble.

However, things like trouble, sometimes the more you avoid it, the more it likes to actively find you.

Several figures holding wine glasses walked over swayingly.

The leading young man wore an undisguised, mocking smile on his face.

He walked in front of Zhou Huai, looked down at him condescendingly, dragging out his voice long.

"Yo, isn't this our Zhou Family's young master, Zhou Huai?"

"Long time no see."

The young man shook the wine glass in his hand, the arc of his mouth becoming more and more sarcastic.

"I thought that in this lifetime, you would huddle on that bed and lie there until you died."