The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 330 - 245 Choose Any_2

Chapter 330: Chapter 245 Choose Any_2

Although Gao Yan was in charge of staffing the party, the Rong twins were tasked with sending out invitations. So far, Xu Yue still didn’t know who had been invited and hadn’t truly cared to find out.

Deng Wu and Ma Kong had not been asked to assist with organizing the event. When he graduated from the Royal Art Academy, Ma Kong was busy introducing his work within the Ma family, and Deng Wu was preoccupied with doing something that Yan Xiaobao had no idea about.

In the past few weeks, Deng Wu and Wang Julong had both been tied up with family affairs and didn’t seem interested in delving into the details of what was happening. The only thing Yan Xiaobao had been told was that he would eventually find out, and that it had nothing to do with him.

Hearing such vague responses, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but grow slightly wary. However, now wasn’t the time for him to start doubting his friends, as he was far too busy dealing with the constant assassination attempts targeted at him.

When Yan Xiaobao descended the stairs, Rong Xing noticed him. Seeing her approving nod, he heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that his timely pliancy, clever schemes, and the assistance of Mo Yi had truly helped him avoid disaster this time.

Everyone present was dressed in their finest attire, and even the servants wore matching uniforms. It was all designed to help establish Yan Xiaobao as a prominent figure among the elites of Liluo City.

Yan Xiaobao was not, by any means, noble. He lacked any background that could lend him solid footing. Everything surrounding him was shrouded in mystery. He was a young boy who four years ago had been regarded as a disciple of a respected expert, though no one could verify this claim.

Then, in his very first academy tournament, Yan Xiaobao’s performance shocked the entire city. However, in every tournament thereafter, his skills appeared unremarkable, leaving him consistently ranked only first among the top eight.

As time dulled the initial impression of his first year, the citizens of Liluo City concluded that Yan Xiaobao’s success had been mere luck. Sweeping through easier opponents and catching a fortunate break in the finals were all they attributed to his brief moment of glory. Now, they no longer viewed Yan Xiaobao with the admiration they once did.

As for his master, since the day she burned down the Chen Family Mansion, no one had seen the esteemed expert. Most believed that once she had achieved her purpose in selling her skills, she had long since left the city.

This was one of the reasons Yan Xiaobao tried to keep as low a profile as possible. In his first year, he had indeed gone all out. But since then, he had thoroughly grasped how much stronger he was compared to other students in the academy, and he found no reason to always exert himself fully.

Every day, he sparred with Wang Julong. Though their relationship had improved significantly since their initial antagonism, a competitive tension still lingered between them. Neither side was willing to back down.

In the beginning, Wang Julong was the loser in all their matches. However, once she began training under Hui Yue’s cultivation techniques, Wang Julong discovered that she had grown several times stronger. Not to mention the benefits she received from the skills Yan Xiaobao had indirectly passed down to her.

Their battles often ended in stalemates as both showcased average performance. Their current record was tied, with Yan Xiaobao leading 52 wins to Wang Julong’s 4 wins and 6 losses.

They had long given up challenging Deng Wu. Any time they did, he would simply wave his hand, use his spiritual powers to subdue his opponents, and then sit down to read a book until the others yielded.

This world offered many different paths to combat. Hui Yue had chosen the path of strength and agility, directly confronting opponents with sheer force, while Deng Wu had opted for control. Every time Deng Wu decided to engage in combat seriously, his rapid mastery of techniques left his enemies trapped, unable to retaliate effectively.

Reflecting on all these past battles, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but grin. But when he noticed the first guests arriving, the grin quickly morphed into a polite and courteous expression.

The first group of guests consisted of the Ma family, led by Ma Kong, and the manager of the Black Market Auction House. The two headed straight for Yan Xiaobao, offering him two storage stones.

"Congratulations on your new home," the manager said with a gentle smile. Regardless of his declining reputation in combat, Yan Xiaobao’s believed potential as a genius still held constant appeal for the Ma family. To them, he was someone who had granted them opportunity, and Yan Xiaobao could only be grateful for their unwavering attitude towards him.

Setting the stones aside, Yan Xiaobao thanked the delegation before they entered the room. Servants approached them with food and beverages, while the Rong twins quickly mingled with a group of guests, engaging in light-hearted gossip.

Hui Yi tried to track down Sha Yun, knowing she had an exceptional fondness for gifts. However, he found no trace of the serpent stone that might give away her location. Yan Xiaobao chuckled softly to himself as he moved towards the central courtyard fountain, enjoying the sound of the gentle dripping water, which was as soothing as music.

Before long, another delegation arrived, cutting short Yan Xiaobao’s moment of peace by the water. This time, it was another merchant family, similar in stature to the Ma family, who presented him with an assortment of unidentified storage gems.

A large group seemed to accompany the second delegation, as family after family arrived to pay their respects. Despite his busy schedule, Yan Xiaobao greeted them all with deep gratitude, clasping hands firmly as a sign of earnest appreciation.

Amid the bustling arrivals, Yan Xiaobao’s sharp eyes abruptly grew vigilant. He spotted a man entering the mansion—a bearded figure whose face held a disarming smile but whose eyes glinted with an unsettling ruthlessness.

The bearded man passed through the courtyard like a shadow. No one stopped him, and it was as if no one even acknowledged his presence. As Yan Xiaobao wondered whether this man had come to assassinate him, he furrowed his brow, only to quickly dismiss the thought.

Staring at the bearded man, Yan Xiaobao realized that he was unlikely to underestimate him. Today’s visit clearly had a purpose tied to their previous encounters. Drawing closer, Hui Yue forced herself to suppress the sinister killing intent that welled up within her, although faint wisps of red fog continued to escape her blue cloud aura’s control.

The man finally stopped in front of Yan Xiaobao, his eyes shrouded in a thin layer of crimson mist, his expression cold and unfeeling.

"You have quite the remarkable aura there," the bearded man remarked. His voice was unexpectedly soft, like the smooth caress of black velvet curtains, rather than the raspy tone Yan Xiaobao had anticipated. Hui Yue squinted at him, finally mustering the effort to reclaim full control over the red fog.

Suppressing the fleeing red mist yet again, Yan Xiaobao stared at the man before him, a flash of the same ruthless resolve from his past flickering in his gaze. This time, however, it was tempered, replaced instead by a mischievous glint.

"You’re incredibly talented," the bearded man remarked softly. "I’ve kept you alive this long, but you seem quite well. You should share your secret with me."

Hearing this, Yan Xiaobao let out a faint chuckle. "Even if I were to tell you, would you not then try to kill me? Or grant me the courtesy of explaining why I was even targeted in the first place?"

"Heh," the bearded man smiled. "I wouldn’t do that," he replied, appearing visibly unbothered by the prospect of refusing to answer. "But I will give you a gift," he added, handing over a Memory Stone.

"Interested in learning more about me?" the man asked, slipping into the crowd and disappearing from Yan Xiaobao’s sight, leaving behind a contemplative young man with silvery-white hair.

Several more families arrived after that, each bringing gifts, until Yan Xiaobao finally had a moment to meet all the guests. Though he was expected to mingle and converse with the crowd, Yan Xiaobao took the opportunity to step aside, casting a glance at the gifted Memory Stone in his hand.

Placing the stone to his forehead, a few sentences echoed in his mind. "I was hired to kill you. Consider this a reward for your narrow escape last time, and a housewarming gift for your new residence. You have ten days to prepare."

Upon receiving the message, Yan Xiaobao furrowed his brow. He could do nothing to dissuade the bearded man’s intentions. At the very least, he had managed to buy himself ten days of respite. Irritated, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but curse under his breath. Yet he quickly composed himself and began engaging with the various groups of guests once more.

A few years ago, Xu Yue had only just appeared in this city. Yet now, with enough money to purchase one of the most extravagant mansions in town, he stirred up heated debates among nobles, many speculating whether this young man was truly just a particularly fortunate person who had struck gold some years prior.

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