God's Descent in the Magical City

Chapter 34: Relentless Pursuit

"Haha, Master Three Palms, I was there at the hospital that day when you stood up for justice. I saw everything clearly," the shop owner said, seeing Alai's confusion and then explained, "My child was also being treated in the orthopedic department at the time."

Alai understood and asked, "Is Wu Tong at home?"

"How do you know my son, Wu Tong?"

Alai nodded.

"He's doing his homework. I'll go call him."

When Wu Tong saw Alai, he quickly hugged him and dragged him into the house. Alai signaled Fangfang, who was standing in a daze, to come in and sit down to rest.

The shop owner, Wu Yixuan, warmly served tea and chatted. Alai humorously introduced himself, saying he wasn't called Three Palms, but Lei Tianlai.

Soon after, Wu Tong whispered something to Alai, revealing that a few days ago, he had seen Hu San, the man who fought with Alai in the hospital, coming to the shop to buy many masks. Wu Tong, still holding a grudge against Hu San, had tripled the prices. Alai asked which masks Hu San had bought, and Wu Tong listed them: Buddha, Howling Celestial Dog, Jade Emperor...

Hearing this, Alai was startled, realizing that his suspicions were correct.

Muttering to himself, he said, "A leopard never changes its spots. It was them after all."

Wu Tong asked softly, "Did you fight again?"

Alai quickly responded, "No, no." He whispered to Wu Tong, urging him not to tell anyone about him buying masks there. Seeing Alai's serious expression, Wu Tong nodded and raised his hand to swear, but Alai gently lowered it, saying, "Just swear silently in your heart."

Wu Yixuan, observing the two, felt a deep sense of happiness, thinking they seemed like close friends.

Alai then took out the three-section staff and handed it to Wu Tong, saying, "This is a gift for you. No matter what, you must accept it." Wu Tong, overjoyed, accepted it, clearly loving it.

Wu Yixuan, grateful for Alai's gift, insisted on taking Alai, Miyuki, and Mirei to a nearby restaurant for a meal.

Alai politely declined several times but eventually followed him to the restaurant, which turned out to be "Good Again."

Fangfang had already finished work and was waiting inside. When she saw Alai bring two familiar faces, she recognized them immediately.

For safety, Alai requested a private room, thinking it would increase Fangfang's sense of security, especially since the events from the other night were still fresh in their minds.

The waiter, recognizing Alai and Fangfang, asked Wu Yixuan, "Big brother, who are they?"

Before the waiter could finish, Wu Yixuan happily replied, "These are the people I respect the most and my child's friends. Don't ask any more questions. Just bring out the best specialty dishes."

Alai glanced at Miyuki and Mirei, saying, "Master, please bring some vegetarian dishes for my two friends."

"Sure, no problem."

After the waiter left, Wu Yixuan reassured them, "He's my little cousin from my hometown. He's not an outsider. You don't need to be formal."

While waiting for the food, Fangfang secretly pulled Alai into another private room.

"Alai, tell me, did you offend Director Li somehow?"

"I've never met him before. How could I have offended him? What are you trying to say?"