Chapter 17: Foreign Aid

Unable to bear that gaze, Luo Yan said huffily, "If you want to leave, fine, but leave the Red Jade Stone behind."

"If you're mentally ill, go seek treatment instead of acting crazy here." Luo Bi flared up as well. Just now, Luo Yan had nearly touched her; such a filthy thing was nauseating to look at.

"Who are you calling mentally ill?" With her own brother present, Luo Yan felt emboldened; even if they came to blows, she wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

Luo Jun merely watched from the side with a frown. As long as Luo Yan didn't suffer a loss, he had no intention of intervening. After all, Luo Bi wasn't an outsider; it was just that this cousin of his was far too unreasonable.

"Heh!" Seeing this situation, it was impossible to walk away unscathed. Luo Bi's mind raced as she scanned the people around her for anyone she could utilize. She turned toward the window, deciding to contact Feng Ling, who had just become her fiancé.

Once the call connected, Luo Bi said, "Feng Ling, it's Luo Bi. I just won a high-grade Level 4 Red Jade Stone at the gambling street. Someone wants it and is blocking me from leaving. Can you come over?"

Feng Ling was holding a document, his eyes fixed on it. Upon hearing her words, his gaze paused. "Wait there. I'm coming immediately." A high-grade Level 4 Red Jade Stone—that was a precious item.

"I am currently in the office of Wen Yao, the Vice President of the Stone Gambling Guild," Luo Bi provided the address, making sure to mention Wen Yao's name and title so that Feng Ling would know exactly what he was dealing with.

Luo Bi hung up the communication and waited for Feng Ling to arrive.

In every star system of this world, Contract Masters were extremely scarce. Consequently, the alliances and empires of various star systems placed great importance on those who had awakened Soul Source Power and Mental Power. Unless two awakened individuals faced off against each other, an ordinary person would find no justice or fairness if they clashed with such awakened individuals.

Luo Bi had considered it: with her status as an ordinary person, she would certainly not come out on top against Luo Yan. But Feng Ling was different. He was part of the First Legion and had royal backing behind him. As long as he wanted to stand up for her, the Red Jade Stone could definitely be protected.

To prevent Luo Yan from gloating, Luo Bi decided to go all out. It was just a Level 4 Red Jade Stone; at worst, she would give it to Feng Ling for free, which was better than letting Luo Yan have it.

Luo Jun also made a communication call. After hanging up, he said to Luo Bi, "Grandfather is coming immediately."

Luo Bi's grandfather, Luo Feifan, was the head of the Luo family branch on Planet Zhihuang and the highest-ranking member of the family. Luo Jun's purpose in calling the old man was obvious. From the incident with Hua Chen, it was clear that Luo Feifan placed great value on Luo Yan due to her awakened mental power; having shown favoritism last time, he clearly wouldn't make an exception this time.

Luo Feifan was a busy man. Today, his second son, Luo Hang, had come to borrow interstellar credits. He had refused, and in response, Luo Hang had actually spoken back to him over the sake of a stepson. Luo Feifan had become angry, triggering a surge of strong gene agitation. In his agitated state, he had no heart for official business and had taken a bottle of calming medicine to rest with his eyes closed.

Just then, Luo Jun's communication came through. Hearing that his two granddaughters were in conflict, Luo Feifan abandoned his rest and rushed over immediately.

When Luo Feifan arrived at the Stone Gambling Guild, Feng Ling happened to arrive as well. Luo Feifan was somewhat surprised. "Vice Adjutant Feng has come as well?"

Feng Ling nodded without saying anything else, stepping aside to let Luo Feifan enter first.

Inside Wen Yao's office, Luo Yan was reaching out her hand toward Luo Bi, demanding the Red Jade Stone. "I advise you to hand it over quickly! If you don't hand it over now, you'll regret it once Grandfather arrives."

"We'll see about that later," Luo Bi replied.

Luo Feifan overheard this and walked in first. Wen Yao was leaning back in his chair, tapping his forehead in frustration.

(End of Chapter)