Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 1044: Revealing Amalia’s True Status

Chapter 1044: Revealing Amalia’s True Status

Daegang Zhang didn’t forget to play the filial piety card. By doing so, public opinion would remain firmly on his side.

"Senior Brother, should we place a bet too?" Ryeong Li suddenly suggested to Hong Li.

Hong Li knew what she wanted to bet on and shook his head. "I won’t bet."

"If you refuse to bet, that means you’re admitting defeat. And if you admit defeat, you’ll have to agree to one condition of mine," Ryeong Li persisted.

"Senior Brother Li, why not just admit defeat? I doubt Junior Sister Li would propose anything too unreasonable," their junior brother whispered to him via sound transmission.

Hong Li thought to himself that agreeing to her condition would be worse than gambling. He was confident he wouldn’t lose—his judgment couldn’t be that wrong.

"Fine, I’ll take the bet," he finally agreed.

As soon as he did, Ryeong Li’s expression darkened. She glared at him before turning her head away in frustration.

Their junior brother shook his head, thinking how much suffering awaited Junior Sister Li in the future with such an unperceptive Senior Brother Li.

"If you believe Amalia is such an important figure in the Green Lotus Sect, I’ll send someone to the main peak to inquire. If even the disciples there haven’t heard of her, it will prove that she doesn’t exist," Ryeong Li said confidently, fixing her gaze on Zhar’khaen.

"I agree to you sending someone to the main peak, but I don’t agree with your conclusion. What if the person you ask happens to be an ordinary servant disciple who simply hasn’t heard of Amalia? Wouldn’t I be at a disadvantage then? And how do I know you won’t deliberately sabotage me? You’re so petty," Zhar’khaen retorted mercilessly.

"You!" Ryeong Li gritted her teeth in anger. "Fine! Rest assured, I, Ryeong Li, am at least a disciple of the Green Lotus Sect. I would never misuse public resources for personal grudges or tarnish the sect’s reputation. If you don’t believe me, I’ll make this promise in front of everyone. Is that good enough for you?"

"Fine, I’ll trust you this once. When you find Amalia, be sure to say the words ’Wealth’ to her."

Thus, the earlier scene occurred, where the second disciple sent to the main peak happened to stumble upon the very person in question.

Daegang Zhang noticed Zhar’khaen’s gaze fixed on the gates of the Green Lotus Sect, seemingly unaware of his movements. Taking advantage of this, Daegang Zhang subtly shifted his position and signaled his two companions.

As soon as his signal was given, the three of them simultaneously sprang into action, launching a surprise attack on Zhar’khaen.

Zhar’khaen had long anticipated their treachery and was prepared. The moment he sensed their intentions, he sneered coldly.

"What? They’ve started fighting?" Some disciples noticed Daegang Zhang and his companions’ actions and were visibly shocked.

"Attacking from behind is hardly the conduct of a gentleman," one disciple remarked with a frown.

Daegang Zhang was ready for this reaction and immediately shouted, "Thief! Return the relic my father left me, or today, we settle this to the death!"

"A heartfelt display of filial piety. No wonder he couldn’t hold back any longer. If it were me, I wouldn’t have had the patience to wait either. What if this guy really is just trying to distract everyone and slip away?"

Zhar’khaen’s eyes darkened, a trace of red light flashing through them. These humans were truly insufferable. Don’t blame him for what was about to happen—he was done tolerating them. He would unleash a massacre.

Just as he was about to act, a sudden blade of light sliced through the air above the gates of the Green Lotus Sect. It pierced through the body of one of Daegang Zhang’s companions with a swift, decisive strike.

The man’s body froze in midair for a moment before succumbing to gravity, crashing into the bushes below without a sound.

The crowd was utterly silent.

The next second, two figures streaked through the sky, appearing above them and looking down with a commanding presence.

These two had killed someone as soon as they arrived, shocking everyone present. Even Daegang Zhang’s remaining companion was paralyzed with fear.

"What is the meaning of this? Why did you kill my companion? Are you saying that the Green Lotus Sect seeks to abuse its power to kill and plunder treasures?" Daegang Zhang’s eyes were bloodshot. His companion had been slain in a single strike. These two were likely stronger than him, making a head-on confrontation impossible—especially right at the gates of the Green Lotus Sect.

Amalia didn’t spare him a glance. Instead, her gaze fell on Zhar’khaen. Seeing that he was unharmed, she finally relaxed. "Why are you here? Did something happen to Wealth?"

These words left everyone stunned.

She actually knows Wealth. Could it be...she’s Amalia?

At that moment, Gaon Chen, who had been chasing after them, finally caught up.

"Martial Aunt, your speed was too fast! I almost couldn’t keep up," Gaon Chen exclaimed.

His words were like a bomb dropped into the shallow waters, creating towering waves of shock.

Daegang Zhang felt a sinking sensation in his chest. He immediately realized how dire the situation was. The Amalia they had been searching for turned out to be a Martial Aunt of the Green Lotus Sect.

This person had killed people without asking questions, making it clear she wouldn’t fall for his earlier excuses. He was in big trouble now.

"Senior Brother Chen, what did you just say? H-how could she be a Martial Aunt?" Ryeong Li’s sharp voice pierced through the stunned silence, grating on everyone’s ears.

Gaon Chen frowned as he looked at Ryeong Li, whose emotions seemed to be spiraling out of control. "Why wouldn’t she be a Martial Aunt? And why do you all have no manners in the presence of two Martial Uncle and Martial Aunt?"

As a senior disciple from the main peak, Gaon Chen carried significant authority among disciples from other peaks.