
Chapter 76. Chu City, Lei Jihan.
After the arrangements were completed and ordered Veno to continue monitoring the state of the Arcadia Galaxy, the Beast God headed westward, he went to the territory controlled by a duke.
Instinctively, his heart had always wanted to investigate the region, the territory led by the Manchu Duke - Le Manchu. Duke Manchu was highly respected by many people, for having the strength of a level 50 Void Sect.
While he was at the Manchu Duke territory Gate, precisely in Chu City. The figure of the Beast God makes attention because it looks different, tight and all-black clothes, white hair and long.
Flying horses as mounts alone had amazed many people to see it, the appearance of a wealthy noble. Though the appearance has been made as simple as possible so as not to attract the attention of many people.
The clothes worn by the inhabitants of the Arcadia Galaxy were hanfu models. To distinguish commoners and nobles from the type of cloth, the flag and logo were embedded in the left chest of the nobleman.
A gatekeeper immediately approached the Beast God riding on the Flying Horse, respectfully he bowed as a form of manners. The guard inspected the entire body of the Beast God with an eye.
"If you may know, which noble are you from?" ask the gatekeeper politely.
"I am a trader. My trading wagon just got robbed in the deep forest! It's lucky I can still escape the robbers and come here to report!" replied the Beast God who was clearly lying.
"It is fitting that I do not see the logo of the nobleman. If you can tell, where did you come from and what trade was being sold?" investigate the gatekeeper because the question has not been answered.
It was commonplace that the gatekeeper did in carrying out the task, moreover, he did not recognize the Beast God. In terms of appearance alone the Beast God was clearly not from the Arcadia Galaxy. It was just that strange to the gatekeepers, the Beast God was like a person who did not cultivate.
The Beast God sighed heavily as if the gatekeeper's question was hard to answer. In a sad tone, the Beast God made an excuse, "whether you are familiar with lord Cheng Bei, the merchant from the North. I am the third son to have escaped the tragedy 5 years ago. The story of the Cheng Bei merchant, you and all of you have definitely known it!"
The Beast God's reply made the gatekeepers and everyone who was about to enter the Manchu Duke's territory saddened to know of the tragedy.
After learning the recent history of the Arcadia Galaxy, the Beast God used the identity of being the son of Cheng Bei. Cheng Bei was a well-known merchant, he had the title Chevalier and was the leader of the territory now ruled by King Genjo.
The tragedy referred to by the Beast God, was the tragedy that killed almost the entire population of the city as King Genjo expanded the territory. And, the Cheng clan became one of his victims.
"I didn't expect that if Mr. Cheng Bei's son was still alive, I guess it was already .... I'm guessing, the one robbing you must be the Demon Hand Robber, right?" asked the guard who was concerned about the tragic fate of the Cheng clan.
"You, right! Fortunately, I still have provisions to survive and continue the family business!" replied the Beast God who was lying again.
The Demon Hand Robber was already very famous everywhere, a group of people who came from two races. They are known for violence to anyone, no matter women, children and parents, they do not hesitate to kill for the sake of wealth and inner satisfaction.
The Demon Hand Robber also had a business, his business included the sale of captured slaves, selling hunted produce, medicinal herbs. Most of the slaves were children and women, while the men were killed.
King Guang and King Genjo deliberately did not eradicate the Demon Hand Robbers for being advantageous. The leader was from the Demon Race dubbed as the Hand of Satan, his real name was Mao Tse.
Mao Tse is the brother-in-law of King Genjo, he became a robber because it was not in line with King Genjo's wishes. Then he recruited members from the Human Race who hated King Guang.
"Boss, let me guide Young Master Cheng to register a new identity!" pinta is a 12-year-old girl.
The Beast God and the guard looked towards the girl whose clothes were not very good as a guide, her body was thin and poorly groomed, she was Lei Jihan. His daily work became a tour guide for people who were not native to Chu City.
"Take this Young Master to the City Security Hall first to report. After that, create a new identity!" the guard ordered Lei Jihan, then he looked back at the Beast God.
"Mr Cheng, just follow this girl... For expenses... Just seikhlasnya. Generally speaking, 10 pieces of silver are more than enough!" said the guard who sounded condescending as he spoke, he wanted to help Lei Jihan who became the backbone of the family after being abandoned by her father.
The guard whispered, telling me about Lei Jihan's father being killed while escorting the noble family. Since then, Lei Jihan's mother who has not received the death of her husband immediately suffered a mental disorder.
The Beast God let out a heavy sigh when he knew the story of Lei Jihan, then he got off the back of his horse, then he spoke to the gatekeeper, "alright, I use his services."
"Thank you, Young Master Cheng!" said the guard.
Lei Jihan's heart is flowery because later it will get money to support mother and self. The Beast God was the first user of his services today.
Soon Lei Jihan replaced the Beast God holding the horse rope. After saying goodbye to the gatekeeper, the two of them entered Chu City.
"What's your name?" asked the Beast God while walking towards the Chu City Security Hall, he was actually reluctant to report because he had indeed not been robbed.
"Call away... Jihan!" lei Jihan replied in an excited tone.
"Young Master, is the outfit you're wearing the latest model?" asked Lei Jihan who had never seen any strange clothes.
"certain. I memorized every place," Lei Jihan replied as she looked around, then she again spoke in a soft voice, "I also know the dirty business of the officials and nobles! I once eavesdropped on the talk of Duke Manchu working together with the robber leader of the Hand of Satan...!"
Lei Jihan again stopped talking for a moment to look at the surroundings, then she again spoke in a soft voice, "my advice, you do not report to the City Security Hall! I'm afraid you'll be targeted by them because it's considered a threat!"
Lei Jihan who exposed the rottenness of Duke Manchu made the Beast God smile thinly, she did not expect this little girl to know everything. That way, he would not have to bother to investigate the crimes of the officials.
"I'm hungry... Search for a simple restaurant but have delicious dishes," the true Beast God pinta wants to talk a lot about the Arcadia Kingdom.
"I know the place. Come on, let's go there!" Said Lei Jihan who went straight to her subscription restaurant.
After the Beast God died, the guard grinned widely, then he ordered his comrade to report the Beast God who was the victim of a robbery, he did not want to make Duke Manchu's reputation bad in the eyes of the competitors.
Chu City is one of the five major cities in the Arcadia Kingdom. Many high-rise buildings that become important infrastructure, multi-storey houses that are also used as places of business always decorate along the road.
To the attention of the Beast God, there were many yellow flags with the image of two lions separated by a sword. That's Duke Manchu's oversized logo.
Along the way, the Beast God always shook his head at the sight of many poor people; many beggars, unemployed, drunkards, and not to miss the pickpockets who were currently being chased by the city guards.
"The city is busy!" muttered the Beast God.
"Say my father, 20 years ago it wasn't like this before the empire became a kingdom. It began when Emperor Bowen left Arcadia for a noble cause. Since it was led by King Guang, and the Demon Race rebelled by establishing a kingdom, Arcadia was no longer peaceful!" sahut Lei Jihan reveals the history of the past.
The Beast God was more and more interested in Lei Jihan's story about his enemy. Finally Lei Jihan and the Beast God were in front of the restaurant after passing through many blocks.
The restaurant did not attract the attention of many people because it did not pin the signboard, but a lot of visitors. Behind the restaurant there is a field and a horse stable.
"It's a Black Rose restaurant... It looks ordinary but is in demand by the public because of its delicious and cheap cuisine," said Lei Jihan.
"Young Master come in first, I want to put this expensive horse in the stable!" he continued and was nodded by the Beast God.
When the Beast God entered the restaurant, he was greeted by a friendly male servant. His arrival made the attention of the visitors because his handsome face, clean skin and clothes are different from the natives of Planet Arcadia.
To the slight surprise of the Beast God, he heard the whisper of the visitor who already knew that he was the son of Cheng Bei, even though he had just arrived at this place.
"Young Master Cheng, would you like to sit on the first or second floor?" the servant bid while glancing at the waist of the Beast God to look at the treasure.
Generally in the Kingdom of Arcadia, everyone had a spatial pouch whose function was like a dimensional ring, always tucked in the left or right waist.
"Just be comfortable!" the Beast God replied after developing a warm smile.
"Young Master... Young Master...!"
Before the Beast God was invited to the second floor, Lei Jihan ran in haste while calling out her name. Then he and everyone in the restaurant saw Lei Jihan.
The Beast God was slightly surprised to see the corner of Aunt Lei Jihan spitting out blood, the left cheek flushed red from being slapped.
"Why you?" asked the Beast God as Lei Jihan paused in front of him while breathing hard.
"That's... Ada ... The horse belonging to the Young Master was taken by a thief!" lei Jihan replied stammeringly for fear of being scolded by the Beast God.
The Beast God smiled as he rubbed Lei Jihan's short hair, then he said, "it's okay, what matters is that you're fine!"
"But-"
"Come, we eat and forget about this!" between the Beast Gods who did not want Lei Jihan to feel guilty.
Lei Jihan shed tears as the Beast God did not blame her. He was shocked that he no longer felt any pain after being slapped by the thief. He guessed that the gentle swab on the hair was an act of the Beast God healing himself.
"Thank you!" lei Jihan said as she bowed.
Then, the Beast God and Lei Jihan went up to the second floor. While on the second floor, there were not many visitors there were only a few people but looked like royalty.