388: Chapter 388 Blanche

After hearing this explanation, Hardy hesitated for a moment before sitting down nearby, accompanied by a beautiful woman who looked to be around thirty.

She was also Hardy's wife, Lu Yi.

She looked thirty, but she was actually over sixty.

Hardy had complained to Nie Ning more than once that women were truly willing to spend money on their appearance.

They had been married for decades, yet they hadn't managed to save a single cent.

However, Lu Yi had a wonderful personality and spoke very sweetly, which was the reason Hardy hadn't run off.

The group chatted for a while and soon became familiar with each other.

But now that Nie Ning's affairs had become the talk of the town, and even Helian had publicly admitted to his divorce, no one dared to sit at the same table as Nie Ning.

Everyone was afraid of becoming collateral damage after the apprenticeship ceremony.

If a 'minor accident' were to happen on the way back, they were afraid they wouldn't even have a chance to regret it.

Nie Ning felt quite helpless about this.

But since things had already reached this point, there was nothing he could say.

Moreover, according to Helian's own description, Yishi Mansion probably wouldn't be able to act smug for many more days.

Otherwise, with a normal person's way of thinking, there was no need to be so flashy about a divorce, let alone one that was such a direct drawing of lines.

Therefore, Nie Ning estimated that what Helian said was most likely true.

It was just a question of whether Yishi Mansion could escape this disaster...

...

Nie Ning looked around, his gaze inevitably drifting toward the high platform opposite.

Helian was chatting and laughing with several Transcendent, and next to them sat a group of powerful individuals.

Nie Ning sensed them slightly and could touch upon that unfathomable energy fluctuation, his expression becoming serious.

Just in this scene, there were at least a hundred Tier 6 powerhouses, and there were nine people at Helian's table.

Nie Ning could not perceive their aura and guessed they were likely existences of the same rank as Helian.

"This apprenticeship ceremony is indeed quite grand. Look at the people up there; apart from the Master of Yishi Mansion and Elder Menluo, the rest are all people from forces surrounding Yishi Mansion. Even people from the Dark Swamp have come."

Hardy leaned over to Nie Ning's side and whispered, pointing at Helian and the others on the viewing platform opposite.

Upon hearing this, Nie Ning couldn't help but frown.

After all, according to what Helian said, Yishi Mansion had at least seven or more Tier 7s, yet only two had appeared to host the guests this time.

"Bronk, it has been a long time. I have missed you dearly."

Just as Nie Ning was lost in thought, he heard a voice grinding its teeth.

Nie Ning turned his head in confusion and immediately saw a familiar person.

Dalek, that talented rich brother he had met during the trip to Iron Mountain Fortress.

However, Nie Ning's gaze quickly shifted from Dalek's face to a lady following behind him.

Very beautiful...

Long red hair, wearing a floral long dress, revealing a graceful and alluring figure.

Compared to Amelia, the person before him appeared even more charming and seductive.

But...

Why did this beauty look at him as if they had a grudge?

"So it is Brother Dalek. Since we parted last time, I have also missed you very much."

Nie Ning stood up, smiled, and patted Dalek's shoulder, then looked at the beauty: "Greetings, beautiful lady. Is there some misunderstanding between us? Otherwise, why would you look at me with such eyes?"

Since coming to this world, he had never done anything to kill the innocent indiscriminately. Could she be a relative or friend of those few who had been killed?

But he had always been very careful; how did the other party know?

Upon hearing this, Dalek subconsciously widened his eyes.

"You don't know her?"

Dalek was stunned for a moment and asked in disbelief, as if Nie Ning should have known her all along.

"My name is Blanche. You should have some impression of this name, right?"

The beauty flicked her hair, her voice slightly cold.

This time it was Nie Ning's turn to be surprised. He hadn't expected to meet the real person, after all, he had used Blanche's reputation to trick the others away last time.

"Ahem, my lady, I think there might be some misunderstanding. We haven't even met before. Perhaps some people just wanted to use you."

Nie Ning began to quibble.

After all, there had been quite a few troubles recently; having another one would be ridiculous.

Blanche looked at Nie Ning, grinding her teeth. She naturally would not easily believe Nie Ning's words.

"Last time, you caused me to almost die in the ruins. We really should settle this account."

She would never forget the scene of being watched by others back then. This brat must have been hiding in some nook or cranny peeping at her while she was bathing; otherwise, how would he have known she was just nearby?

What was even more detestable was that she had been cooperating with others and was about to escape the ruins, but she was ambushed by this guy.

Subsequently, she was implicated by the person she was cooperating with and was brought back into the ruins.

After much tossing and turning, in the end, she had to rely on the people from Yishi Mansion to escape from the ruins.

While she was speaking, a few more people gathered around, staring fiercely at Nie Ning.

Nie Ning subconsciously lowered his head, then sat down silently, not saying anything more.

There was no help for it; these people were all those he had ambushed last time.

After all, those who could escape the ruins were not ordinary people; it was normal for them to have survived.

But he couldn't help but complain about Yishi Mansion in his heart; they really let anyone in. If a fight broke out, it would be Yishi Mansion losing face.

"What are you doing?"

Just as Nie Ning was feeling his scalp tingle from the stares, a gentle female voice sounded behind the crowd.

"Lady Amivika."

Upon hearing the voice, everyone turned and bowed to Amivika to show their respect.

Because if it hadn't been for Amivika going back to bring reinforcements, they would probably have already died in the ruins by now.

Moreover, Amivika was truly strong; even Tier 6 Transcendent could not do anything to her. Giving respect to the strong was the right thing to do.

"The ceremony is about to begin. If there is nothing else, disperse."

Amivika nodded, then signaled for everyone to leave.

The few looked at each other, and thinking that this was Yishi Mansion's territory, they could only glare fiercely at Nie Ning one last time before turning and leaving.

After all, Yishi Mansion was the largest force here. Even if Amivika had already divorced the Master of Yishi Mansion, causing trouble here would affect the forces behind them.

As the crowd left, Amivika sat down beside Nie Ning, leaned on his shoulder, and said quite proudly: "How about it? With me here, you can save a lot of trouble, right?"

This was exactly what gave Nie Ning the biggest headache.

Looking at the gazes cast by the surrounding Transcendent, Nie Ning felt for a moment that his life had entered a dark moment.

But in reality, the other Transcendent felt more envy and amazement.

Although divorce was a very common thing among Transcendent, cuckolding the leader of a major force was very rare.

What was even more outrageous was that this guy was still perfectly fine, and was even showing off his affection in front of everyone.

If it were them, Nie Ning living for even one more breath would be considered them showing great mercy.

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