Time was ticking away, second by second.
With the ticking of the clock in the corner, the rhythmic ticking of the second hand repeatedly spread in the lounge. Every tick was like a strand of spider silk.
Those invisible spider webs floated in the air and landed on the two of them. They coiled around each other, layer upon layer … until finally, they became an airtight cocoon.
In the silence, he felt an indescribable suffocation.
Six hours later, another six hours passed …
The soft and comfortable sofa seemed to have become an iron felt, and the ticking sound of every second was like a ruthless axe and hammer. He could feel his hope gradually withered and wilted after each collision.
Several times, Sheng Tianmu clenched his hand in anger and wanted to get up.
But he seemed to have no strength to support himself and let go of his hand in vain. Patiently waiting, patiently waiting, patiently waiting, patiently waiting.
The sound outside the door still sounded from time to time, but this time, it didn't make him look forward to it.
From the servants' hurried running, to the ladies' delicate laughter, and finally, there was no more sound.
When the night gradually appeared, a lone lamp in the room illuminated the faces of the two.
Like two inconspicuous specks of dust, so small that no one could remember them.
"Do we still have to wait?" Huai Shi asked for the fifth time, turning the phone in his hand that was close to a dangerous battery.
"Wait."
Sheng Tianmu said numbly, "Wait."
"How long do we have to wait?"
"Since we're already here, we have to meet. Before that, we have to wait." Sheng Tianmu's lips opened and closed, swallowing the second half of the sentence. His eyes were numb and calm.
Wait, wait until death.
Until the minute hand turned again, when Huai Shi was ready to use the toilet to get some fresh air, he heard low footsteps behind the door.
Gradually approaching.
As if sensing Huai Shi behind the door, the person raised his hand and knocked on the door unhurriedly.
Huai Shi's movements paused for a moment as she felt an oppressive chill.
Through the thick wooden door, he could hear the faint sound of the sharp blade in the scabbard. The chill fell on his neck and quickly dissipated.
It was just the other party's subconscious vigilance.
He took a step back.
The door opened from the outside.
It revealed the appearance of a middle-aged warrior who did not care about his appearance.
She was wearing loose sportswear, with a hairpin on her head and a headband on her forehead. She looked like she had just come back from a long run, but there was an old long knife hanging from her waist.
His face was unshaven.
Only his eyes were as big as the eyes of an old monkey in the mountains, shining with a faint clear light.
After entering the room, he stared at Huai Shi in front of him and raised his eyebrows as if he was surprised.
"Are you Huai Zhi?"
Huai Shi nodded. "Yes."
"I am a warrior under the general. You can call me Ju Chuan. I heard that you defeated Xiang Chuan … Oh, that little guy Xiang Qu. You are not bad."
He raised his hand and patted Huai Shi on the shoulder. After a few words of praise, he looked at Sheng Tianmu solemnly and bowed slightly. "Recently, I have been busy with official business. It is really difficult for the general to leave. There are many people under me who have neglected you. Please forgive me, Mr. Sheng Tianmu."
In the face of the general's most capable subordinate, Sheng Tianmu did not dare to be arrogant. He propped up his body and bowed as well. "It's nothing. I just waited a little longer."
Even though he said that, the old man stared straight into his eyes, waiting for him to continue.
Until Ju Chuan nodded and stepped aside. "Please come with me. After the general finishes his business, you have fifteen minutes to meet."
Sheng Tianmu nodded. He was not surprised or excited. Instead, he smiled calmly. "Okay."
But the hands behind his back were clenched with excitement.
It was difficult to restrain the crazy heartbeat at this moment.
After a long period of sitting, he finally got the result.
"Let's go, Huai Zhi."
He smiled at Huai Shi and walked out of the door. Huai Shi could feel that Sheng Tianmu's footsteps, which were slightly unstable and hurried, seemed to be gradually relaxing.
It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
Sheng Tianmu was not afraid of this long period of sitting and being neglected. He was only afraid that he would return empty-handed today … … but before Ju Chuan arrived, no one knew what the result would be.
If he just waited, that would be too good.
Even if he was neglected or forgotten, it did not matter. It was not that there was no room for discussion. On the contrary, this was just a show of strength!
The general wanted more, more than he could give.
But it did not matter. He could give even more … …
As long as there was room for discussion!
Huai Shi stood behind him, watching as Sheng Tianmu's back was gradually bent by a formless force, and he humbly moved forward.
.
Even from a great distance away, it was possible to sense the Origin Substance fluctuations that weren't concealed at all. It was like a mighty flood, enveloping the entire manor, wild and savage.
They followed the corridor forward, passing through the silent courtyard and arriving at the beach. A bonfire was lit in the distance, brightly lit.
Girls in bikinis were running and playing on the beach with water guns, showing off their impressive figures and beautiful faces. The waiters on both sides of the beach were respectfully interacting with them, and no one dared to raise their heads to take a look.
Even from far away, they could hear the sound of laughter coming from under the umbrella.
The golden-haired, middle-aged man sat on a chair with his back to them. He tossed the cards in his hand onto the table and cursed unhappily, "What kind of luck is this? You won my money again. Sooner or later, I'll hang you bastards!"
The subordinates who were playing cards with him were already used to this. They put away the chips on the table and thanked the general for his reward. When they sensed that Ju Chuan had returned, they politely stood up and said their goodbyes.
The game was temporarily over.
The general stood up and scratched his buttocks through his pants. Finally, he turned around and looked at Sheng Tianmu who was walking in. He thought for a moment and suddenly realized, "I remember you. You're Old Man Sheng Tianmu, right? We've played cards a few times before … When did you come? I almost forgot. Why didn't you rush me? "
"I just waited a little longer. I wouldn't dare to disturb your mood." Sheng Tianmu respectfully responded and bowed.
"Take a seat, take a seat. There's no need to be so polite. I heard that you've been in a lot of trouble recently." The general looked at him and shook his head. He looked at Huai Shi and asked curiously, "Who is this?"
Being stared at by the pair of golden eyes from far away, Huai Shi felt that his disguise had been exposed and he couldn't breathe.
In the face of this powerful man, the number one person in the Fifth Stage, he respectfully took a step back and bowed with the etiquette of Yingzhou. "I'm from the Alliance, Huai Zhibai."
"Young man, you're quite polite."
The general held a beer cup and laughed. He pointed at him and ordered Ju Chuan beside him, "I'll talk to his parents. Get someone to take the children to find something to eat. Don't be shy. It's rare for you to come here. At least there's enough beer and barbecue."
"Yes." Ju Chuan nodded. A servant took Huai Shi to the table on the beach and sat down. Soon, wine and barbecue were served. It was very sumptuous.
Huai Shi, on the other hand, wasn't embarrassed at all. She enjoyed the performance of those beautiful big sisters and started to eat without any scruples.
But the glimmer of hope in his heart gradually sank.
From far away, he could see the two people talking at the card table.
"Tell me about it, Sheng Tianmu."
The general raised his cup and took a big gulp. He said calmly, "You spent so much energy and time to meet me. You can't just want to attend tonight's banquet, right?"
Sheng Tianmu bowed his head and asked sincerely, "I'm here on behalf of the Danbo Inner Circle to ask for your protection."
He didn't waste any time in this meeting. He didn't show any suspense and didn't hold anything back. Sheng Tianmu bowed his head and told the general about the current predicament of the Alliance, all the offerings that the Danbo Inner Circle could offer to the general, the next plan, and the contributions that they could make to the general in the future.
And the general listened to him politely.
From time to time, he nodded in agreement with the bright future proposed by Sheng Tianmu and felt indignant about the discrimination and oppression that the mixed-race encountered.
But his eyes were fixed on the girls playing on the beach in the distance. He appreciated the exquisite and beautiful scenery in front of him. He drank, ate, and smoked cigars.
From beginning to end, he didn't look at Sheng Tianmu.
He just seemed to be listening. In fact, he didn't recognize any of the words. He didn't think about any of the offerings and requests that Sheng Tianmu brought.
But Sheng Tianmu didn't dare to stop.
Seizing this short period of time, he did everything he could to attract the general's attention, to make him change his mind, to make him reconsider everything that he had brought upon himself.
Even if it was only for a moment.
But Huai Shi felt that his efforts would not be of any use.
Perhaps Sheng Tianmu's hope should have been disappointed long ago.
Such a long wait, perhaps it wasn't the general's show of strength. Perhaps he simply … forgot about this matter.
He was simply busy with other things.
Busy drinking, busy having fun, busy playing cards with his subordinates, busy visiting prostitutes, busy doing other happy things …
He wasn't interested in your price. Your suffering had nothing to do with him.
Today, you worked hard to come here and meet him. Then he would meet you and treat you like any other guest. He would listen to your troubles and pleas, and then comfort and encourage you.
But please don't misunderstand. This is just polite …
The Eagle God soared in the sky and lived in the temple in the clouds. Even if he was banished, he could only live in this remote island country and was exiled to the narrow territory of Yingzhou.
The suffering on the ground was too insignificant. He wasn't interested in it.
"How do you feel, my guest?"
A strange and tender voice came from beside him.
It was a child who sat down with a plate.
Black hair, black eyes, and a fair complexion. He seemed to be from Rome, but he seemed to have the characteristics of other races. It was difficult to distinguish.
The child, who was about ten years old, carried a large plate of barbecued meat and beer as he sat beside Huai Shi. As if he was very familiar with her, he asked in a friendly manner, "How is the General's hospitality?"
"Of course. I'm overwhelmed by your favor and can't thank you enough."
Huai Shi didn't have time to think about the identity of the visitor. Since he came here with Sheng Tianmu, he was part of the alliance. Naturally, he couldn't be arrogant and make enemies for the alliance.
Even if they couldn't reach anything in the end, he shouldn't be hated.
The mischievous black-haired child laughed. He opened his mouth and ate the barbecued meat in front of him. His mouth was full of sauce. He looked cute and tender. Who knew whose child he was.
"It sounds very polite." He suddenly asked, "What do you think of this place?"
"It's magnificent and beautiful. It's like a fairyland on earth." Huai Shi praised sincerely.
"Well, that's true. Whether it's food or clothing, it's the best in the world. The best snow beef, the best beer, the best sauce and the best oil. The best chef in the world, the best models and stars, the most loyal subordinates. There's endless money to lose and endless luxury and beauty to enjoy."
The little boy nodded in agreement. "Even the height of the children's dining chair is just right. It's easy to sit up. Ah, it's really enviable. You should hurry up and eat more."
It wasn't just what the child said. As far as Huai Shi knew, the general had six more luxurious mansions like this in the whole Yingzhou. Kyoto, Edo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki …
The most beautiful places in the country, the most dangerous and amazing scenery, were all the private property of the general.
The strongest warriors, the best beauties, and the most beautiful scenery. All the glory and splendor in the world were rightfully his.
Even just thinking about it, one could know how arrogant and indulgent his daily life was. It was unimaginable how happy he was.
If it was in the past, Huai Shi would be so envious that he would drool all over the floor.
But now, he couldn't be envious at all.
Because that person, who had everything, didn't look happy at all …
The Tyrant, who was once the strongest fifth-order warrior in the world, who was only one step away from being the master of the lineage, lost everything in a gamble. Not only was he expelled from America, but he was also exiled to this remote island country. He was also forcibly tied to the position of general by the former king of the White House. From then on, the fate of the country was linked. He could only associate with these yellow-skinned monkeys that he didn't care about at all …
He should have been the most free person in the world, but he wasn't free at all.
Who would be able to understand this anger?
No matter how beautiful the scenery and luxurious the enjoyment was, to him, it was just a song and dance in a cage. It was a program to relieve his boredom in his long retirement life.
Now, a group of insects came to him and told him that another group of insects oppressed him …
Why would he care?
During the conversation, Huai Shi sighed silently and finished the last barbecue on the plate. After stopping the waiter from serving him, he wiped his mouth and got up to say goodbye to the child beside him.
The meeting was over.
It was time for him to go.
"Come often in the future." The child said goodbye without raising his head. "I like you very much. Let's play together next time."
"If there's a chance …"
Huai Shi smiled politely and greeted Sheng Tianmu who was walking over.
Sheng Tianmu still had a smile on his face. He didn't look angry or disappointed. He just declined other hospitality and turned to leave with Huai Shi.
Behind them, excited shouts came from the beach.
"Okay, the game has started!"
The blindfolded blond man raised two water guns and rushed to the beach excitedly. "The eagle is coming. Where are my little babies?!"
The girls dodged the water guns in a panic and covered their sensitive parts that were hit. They exclaimed in a sweet and sexy way.
They looked so happy.
Outside this beautiful paradise, dark clouds gradually gathered in the clear night sky in the distance, covering the lights of the city.
It was going to rain.
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