Chapter 17 : Mysterious Child.

City Lord Mansion.

Inside a secured room, Ye Zong has a visible frown on his face as he contemplates about the reports Ye Xiu had given him just now.

And yes, it's all about Nie Li. The mysterious child whom Ye Zong heard only for the second time today.

If it was anyone else that told him this news, Ye Zong would have long beaten them up good for speaking nonsense.

A 12 to 14 years old kid having Black Gold Rank Demon Spiritualist strength at the very least? Might even be higher? Just how unbelievably impossible was that?

Never mind Black Gold Rank, because even the strongest families in Glory City, the three Major Families will already thank the heavens if they will be able to produce a 12 to 14 years old Gold Rank Demon Spiritualist.

Yes, even though Ye Xiu didn't saw Nie Li used his Demon Spirit, they still assumed that he was because - how can he do it if not? How can Nie Li be so fast to the point where it's very easy for him to get closed to Ye Xiu before he can even react?

Ye Xiu is different from others, he is the number 3 in the Snow Wind Family and Ye Zong knows what kind of guy he is. Ye Xiu has a serious personality and will never speak nonsense over such a serious matter like this one. Since Ye Xiu said that Nie Li is powerful, then it's probably true.

But how? How can a child possibly attain such level of strength at a very young age? Does he have a master? If yes, who?

While those questions lingers inside Ye Zong's head, a knock came from the door and was followed by the voice of the guard captain. " City Lord, President Gu Yan and Director Yang Xin of the Alchemist Association have come. "

" Let them in and you can go. " Ye Zong replied temporarily clearing his mind.

The door then opened and two figures came inside.

" Greetings, City Lord " Yang Xin and Gu Yan greeted as they cupped their hands. They both came here after being summoned for a meeting by the City Lord - Ye Zong himself.

" En. There's no outsiders here so there's no need for formalities President Gu, Director Yang. Take a seat. " Ye Zong welcome them warmly. Alchemist Association has a good relationship with the Snow Wind Family so it isn't unusual for Ye Zong to treat them like this. " Since you two are here, then let's start this meeting. Lord Ye Xiu, tell them what you've told me earlier. "

Ye Xiu nodded and began telling Gu Yan and Yang Xin everything and it made them shocked. The more they heard, the harder it was for them to accept it.

" That's the summary of it. " said Ye Xiu after he finished.

" This.. is this true? It's not like I am doubting Lord Ye Xiu's words but isn't this a bit... unbelievable? " Gu Yan said unbelievably. Just like Ye Zong, it's also very hard for him to believe that a 12 to 14 years old kid would be this strong.

Yang Xin nodded her head in agreement as it is also very hard for her to digest what Ye Xiu had told them. " I heard that this Nie Li is a student of Holy Orchids Institute, Fighter Apprentice class so I sent someone to investigate his background before coming here. But after hearing what Lord Ye Xiu said, I'm starting to doubt the credibility of this report in my hands now. "

Yang Xin might act like a lazy seductress who loves to show off her sex appeal and does nothing, that's the impression any person might get if they will see her in normal times. But that's definitely not the case at all because Yang Xin is a very thorough woman. She always acts quickly if there's something to be done.

In this case for example, after hearing about what happened to one of their Alchemist Master a couple of hours ago, she quickly sent someone to investigate the other party and also the whole story and the reasons behind it.

" We are also thinking the same so I can understand your doubts, but there is no way for me to be mistaken because I have had witnessed it myself. " Ye Xiu seriously said. " Although I don't know as to what extent his power had reached, it's definitely not low. Possibly even stronger than mine. I never expect that a declining aristocratic clan like Heavenly Marks was able to produce such genius without us or anyone noticing. "

The room fell silent after Ye Xiu said that. Since Ye Xiu had already put it that way then Gu Yan and Yang Xin can only believe it. What reason is there to still doubt him right?

" That seems to be the case. I'm sure that President Gu and Director Yang knows what this means right? " Ye Zong said in a meaningful tone. " I am not degrading the Heavenly Marks Family or anything but it is very unlikely for them to be behind all of this as they don't have the power or resources to do so. The possibility of a third party is very high so until we got more information about this kid, it's better to not get in trouble with him. "

Who are Gu Yan and Yang Xin? They are both a person with high intelligence. Of course they understand what the City Lord meant by what he said. It's to... not touch Nie Li for the time being.

" No worries, City Lord. We understand. " Gu Yan replied seriously.

Yang Xin also nodded in agreement. " We will hide everything about this event from everyone. "

Both Yang Xin and Gu Yan already knows what happened, even the whole story about how did Zhu Meng's brother offended Nie Li and got beaten to Zhu Meng seeking revenge only to also get beaten himself. They know that it's Zhu Meng's fault and deserve what he got but in the end, Zhu Meng is still a member of their Alchemist Association.

A master Alchemist even.

If they can't even protect or defend their members from harm, then what's the point of the Alchemist Association's existence? They will definitely be laugh at by both nobles and commoners if this news will get to the public. They might decline even further if this will happen.

But Nie Li's case was special. He's similar to a ticking time bomb that will explode if they handled incorrectly.

" Good. And don't worry because my Ye family will compensate your Association for your loses. " Ye Zong was satisfied with their replies. It's indeed a lot easier to talk and reason with smart people. " I will also invite this Nie Li to come here in the following days and I will send someone to inform you both in case you two wants to join us. "

" We appreciate it, City Lord. " they both replied.

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Nie Li has no idea about that meeting in City Lord's Mansion. And even if he did, he might not even care because he knows these people already and their characters. As long as he won't do something overboard, there will be no problem for sure. Nie Li might even be happier if they will start coming for him as it will be very essential for his future plans.

More than 3 hours have passed by since Nie Li and Lan Yunyue left the Li Restaurant and they will soon to arrived to the little girl's home.

Nie Li rented a special carriage that was being pulled by 2 Demon Deers. These two Demon Beasts' power and speed is more than twice that of the horses that are used for normal carriages so it isn't surprising that they arrived much quicker than expected. If not for Nie Li asking the driver to slow down their speed a bit because he wanted to take a nap, they might have arrived there a long time ago.