Chapter 125 Getting Serious

"No single hand, I want a fair fight!" Nuoyu said seriously.

Luo Lan smiled slightly, "Let's see if you can defeat me with one hand first."

The crowd erupted in excitement. This was the president's style—domineering and mighty. Who was that guy next to him? There was no comparison. Only Luo Lan could be so awe-inspiring even knowing he was a second-generation prodigy!

Nuoyu remained silent, his expression frozen. At this moment, Old Wang was praying, hoping his aunt and uncle would come through for their precious son. The life-saving device had to be strong.

Nuoyu took out a small cube from his belt, immediately drawing everyone's attention. It was a valuable portable soul artifact!

Infusing it with soul power, *whoosh*...

A crescent moon appeared, splitting into two parts. The ring blades exuded a chilling aura of death.

The Garuda Twin Rings, known as the king of long-range weapons. These were the genuine Twin Rings, not the human imitations, possessing an extremely powerful cyclical damage.

Even among the Garuda clan, those who could wield the Twin Rings were true heroes. Old Wang genuinely worried for Nuoyu.

Luo Lan remained calm and composed. He knew everything about his opponent. Even if Nuoyu was proficient with the Twin Rings, his soul power was limited and couldn't withstand intense combat.

"Please!"

"Please!"

Their formalities were impeccable, both equally handsome and dignified. Soul power gathered but did not unleash, their auras steadily rising. Luo Lan clearly intended to maintain a slight edge over Nuoyu.

Nuoyu's Twin Rings began spinning in his hands, emitting a faint humming sound.

*Buzz buzz buzz*...

The metallic hum was unsettling, causing some to cover their ears involuntarily. The weapon's lethality and psychological impact were indeed formidable.

"Kill!"

The two Twin Rings shot out, whistling towards Luo Lan. Luo Lan raised his H8 and accurately fired at the Twin Rings, attempting to disrupt their trajectory.

However, instead of being deflected, the Twin Rings absorbed the external force and spun even more fiercely. Realizing a prolonged battle was unfavorable, Nuoyu pulled down hard with both hands, shouting. The Twin Rings drew two strange arcs towards Luo Lan while Nuoyu himself charged forward like a bullet.

Even Wang Feng, who had seen many battles, admired Nuoyu's performance. Using lightning tactics when soul power was insufficient was a clear strategy. If Luo Lan stumbled, it would be a win.

Luo Lan, a bit arrogant, was caught off guard by Nuoyu's full charge. Suddenly, *whoosh*...

His figure split into two, creating an instant shadow clone. The martial artist's rapid movement technique allowed the Twin Rings to slice through air, leaving behind shattered afterimages. The real Luo Lan's H8 was now aimed at Nuoyu's head.

Complete victory.

It was a crushing defeat even in a friendly match.

Nuoyu, still attached, held onto Luo Lan's clothes and pants, looking awkward.

The crowd erupted in applause. Luo Lan holstered his gun and instinctively jumped back, tearing his clothes and exposing part of his buttocks. Shocked, Nuoyu quickly let go, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I lost."

Luo Lan hastily pulled up his pants, smiling wryly, "That's your team's style, indeed."

"President Luo Lan is truly outstanding. We'll concede this round," he then patted Nuoyu, "Ayu, good job. Challenging authority is the first step. With more practice, there's a chance of winning."

The Wang brothers never lose face, but Nuoyu, being honorable, didn't respond.

"You should have some shame, Wang Feng. Look at what happened, and you're still trying to trick him!"

"I can't stand it anymore. Can I hit him once?"

Amidst the chatter, a calm voice interrupted.

"Wang Feng, Minister."

When Luo Lan spoke, the crowd fell silent. He was the real deal, and everyone hoped he would teach this mouthy guy a lesson.

"What do you want? Another fight?" Old Wang firmly refused, "You just fought my junior brother and exhausted yourself. I won't take advantage of you!"

The crowd held back laughter, watching eagerly, but Luo Lan merely smiled.

"Wang Feng, you misunderstood. Despite the misunderstandings outside, I've always admired you." Luo Lan smiled, "In this world, not only fighters are talents. Your rune talent can revitalize the Rose, something I cannot achieve. For the sake of the Rose, we should unite and leverage our strengths. Let's call it a day, everyone."

Others showed respect to Luo Lan.

Luo Lan looked at Wang Feng, smiling, "I am willing to offer you the position of First Vice President. I hope you can become my ally, and together we can create a glorious future for the Rose. What do you say?"

Many felt a sense of admiration.

If it were them, they'd crush someone like Wang Feng.

What was this? This was grace and magnanimity!

Old Wang chuckled.

This guy is like Yue Buqun. You tried to persuade me, and now you want to recruit me. Do I look like someone who would be your subordinate?

"That's a great idea!" Old Wang instantly regained his composure, smiling, "President Luo Lan, I've always admired you and wanted to follow you. Unfortunately, Ma Tan and I don't get along. Though I have no proof, I'm sure he was the one who ambushed me in the woods the other day. If it weren't for Hei Wukai, I might have died. It's impossible to work together. How about you kick him out of the Holy Sanctuary and uphold justice? I promise to join you right away!"

"Just a misunderstanding," Luo Lan smiled, "As they say, no harm done. I'll call Ma Tan over later. I believe if we talk it out, we'll all be friends."

"What?" Old Wang couldn't help but laugh, "He almost killed me, and you think talking will fix it?"

Luo Lan ignored his sarcasm, saying calmly, "It seems you're unwilling to set aside your grudges for the future of the Rose?"

Wang Feng put his arm around Nuoyu's shoulder, "Ayu, here's a truth: stay away from people who talk big without consequences. You wouldn't want to be struck by lightning when they get hit. Vice President, consider it!"

The incident at the Gun Institute Academy spread quickly through the Holy Sanctuary. Old Wang, who wanted to run for president but dared not face challenges and instead pushed his teammates out to get beaten up, became the new laughingstock of the Rose. There was also some dissatisfaction with Karida—why was she so good to a sycophant?

Luo Lan truly stole the spotlight. The secret weapon that Karida arranged for Old Wang's team, an expert using the Garuda True Peerless Ring, was defeated by Luo Lan in an instant. Impressive.

After all, the Holy Sanctuary is where heroes are made. If you can't fight, how can you be the president?

Old Wang was feeling a bit anxious.

The ridicule outside was minor, but when Sister Da summoned him, if he only had bad news and no good news to report, it would be truly disastrous.

But the headache was that Old Wang's support rate was the lowest among all the ministers, a mere one and a half percent. Who would believe empty talk?

Especially given his current situation.

The progress on Patu and Su Yue's side was also slow.

Old Wang had already informed the Foundry about purchasing various materials from Anhe Hall every month. Any disciples of the Foundry who needed materials could register their requests with him or Su Yue anytime, of course, with a prepayment required.

Thanks to Patu and Su Yue's prestige within the Foundry, a small number of people came to register their material needs, hoping to try it out.

Of course, there weren't many—only about thirty people registered materials that were relatively minor. Su Yue did a tally, and the total amount was just over six thousand lire, with at least half of it being items requested by a few brothers from the Steel Class.

Most of the other Foundry disciples still maintained a wait-and-see attitude. After all, it was Anhe Hall, the only shop in Aurora City that never offered discounts. How could Wang Feng get a thirty percent discount just by saying a word? Ridiculous!

Old Wang originally planned to wait until the end of the month to make a single purchase, but now with the incident at the Gun Institute Academy, he couldn't wait any longer.

Damn it, looks like he had to take action to gain anyone's trust.

With the orders compiled by Patu and Su Yue, Old Wang decided to head to Anhe Hall first.

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On the busiest section of the main street of the Eight Sages Avenue, there stands a particularly shaped tall building. At its entrance, sixteen thick white columns engraved with intricate decorative runes support the entire facade, resembling pillars holding up the sky. The ground floor alone is over six meters high, twice as tall as the surrounding shops, making Anhe Hall appear like a giant towering over a land of dwarfs, emphasizing its imposing presence.

At the entrance is a sculpture of Anbolin himself, holding a golden hammer with a slightly aged look, exuding more pretentiousness than Jin Beibei. It's clear that masters are narcissistic.

This must have been coated with a layer of secret gold powder. Old Wang really wanted to scrape it off with a knife.

Judgment is extravagant, while the Rose is frugal, from the principal down to the mentors.

The interior decoration of Anhe Hall is equally ostentatious. As a professional, one can see it's all show, but for laypeople, it does seem impressive. Zeppelin is not only skilled but also thorough in business; he's a capable man indeed.

In contrast, the mentors at the Rose are a bit straightforward.

The first two floors are selling areas. The ground floor mainly sells soul artifacts, which are Anhe Hall's specialty.

Upon entering the ground floor, one sees a completely open design with various crystal chandeliers hanging. While technically simple, a standard unit of α1 soul crystal can last for years, enhancing the sense of luxury and desire to buy. Quite meticulous.

A pair of silver rings is embedded in the center of the opposite wall, their edges gleaming coldly. Even though they hang casually, they exude a menacing aura, making them intimidating to behold.

The Reversing Light Silver Rings are not renowned soul artifacts, but they are Anbolin's famous work from his early days. His Flash Hammer Technique evolved from this casting, making it significant for him. The dual-ring embrace is also the logo of Anhe Hall.

Old Wang didn't linger here long. The second floor, also a selling area, has a wider range of products. The left side mainly features guns, including various master-crafted titled guns and even custom-made ones. These are high-end products, but there are also mid-range and low-end popular guns like the Wilson H8 and McLean Revolver. Fantasia bought her two H8s here. Anhe Hall's prowess lies not only in Anbolin's own skills but also in his membership in the Holy Sanctuary Professional Center, giving him extensive connections and allowing Anhe Hall to undertake challenging soul artifact commissions.

Perhaps they don't rely on this for profit, but it sets them apart from others.

The right side of the floor sells materials. Under the crystal chandeliers, counters display a wide array of materials, categorized and showcased. From common to rare aquatic and Nine Gods products, even those from Datura Empire.

Suddenly, Lao Luo's status in Wang Feng's heart dropped significantly.