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Chapter 250: Candidates
“One’s own ho my own business when that old fox, Wu Junyi, snapswith roans Ke’er and Xiuxiu were surprised by the vocal displeasure It was the first tiuo hu yourself out there, boss! It’s not as bad as you say”
“It’s so dull,” he whined “It’s so irls A leisurely life is a comfortable life Anyway, has there been any more news about the castles?”
Xiuxiu shook her head “Nothing The date they’re arriving hasn’t changed, but the Barber did co he wanted to discuss The Driver caely, we haven’t heard from either the Wine Master or the Gourmet in soht with the Driver Then get in contact with the Barber and see if he’s in his shop If he is, I’ll head over and see what he has to say Ahh, I really am the absentee councilman aren’t I Responsible for all this welcootten involved”
Ke’er stuck out her bottom lip “You’ve always been absent, boss, you know that”
“Ehm…” Lan Jue’s easy smile froze on his face After a quick uys are too good at your jobs, that’s why With you all so good at your jobs, there’s no opportunity forentlemen her boss had inquired over “Boss, the Driver will coht He said he’d like to take you to dinner As for the Barber, he says he’s in his shop You can go find hi Zeus’ Jewelry Shop, Ln Jue’s heart was full of helplessness When did et so fast paced, he coh hours in the day
Lan Jue shook his head, and laughed at himself as he made his way to the Barber’s shop
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Redbud Sculptury!
The white storefront was attractive, with purple letters on the top to display its name
This was the Barber’s shop, where he not only did hairdressing but also make-up Lan Jue faintly recalled that h-priced Barber for a ‘treatment’ Unfortunately, they were not members of the Avenue, and so were turned away
The Barber was busy with a client when the Jewelry Master arrived Much to Lan Jue’s surprise, his client was none other than the Beautician
The Beautician’s eyes followed Lan Jue as she followed his entrance in the mirror situated before her She flashed hie-inducing beating she and her colleague had received so long ago
Lan Jue waved at her in greeting He didn’t trouble the Barber while he orking, and instead took up position upon a nearby sofa Of course, the Barber are of his arrival
“The busy bee deigns to make an appearance Such a rarity to see you out and about! So how can I help you today; a little cut and blow, perh a chuckle “Unfortunately I don’t have the ti What is being prepared for the big visit? Is there anything I can do to help?”
At first he didn’t answer The snip snip snip of his scissors filled the air as he finished off his work on the Beautician Once the errant hairs and split ends were dealt with, he turned to Lan Jue
“We’re all aware of why the two castles are co all the way out here When they come, it won’t only be the Wine Master but also the Clairvoyant who greets them I’m aware of the history between the Pontiff and yourself… this is a matter that affects the whole of Skyfire Avenue You ht”
The Barber went on “I’ve already donehandled by authorities with the Eastern Alliance We need only wait here for them to arrive The representatives of the Castle and Tower have been given lodgings in either the Skyfire Museu that you re this tih Lan Jue’s eyes “Is that where Satan’s party will be staying?”
The Barber nodded
“Very well,” Lan Jue said without pausing for thought
“We’ll need to ood use,” the Barber instructed “We have to face what coy to contend with So far, the plan is to have five sparring coht will be two groups of five We need you to participate in at least two Is this agreeable?”
Lan Jue nodded “Sign ht So other than us here, who else is participating?”
“The Driver is back, and he took the initiative to join the group battle” The Barber watched Lan Jue closely as he spoke “We haven’t decided on the final one, yet As for the one-on-ones, we’re also short-staffed The Beautician and I won’t be participating in that exchange”
Lan Jue nodded He knew their coe they had had The Beautician was an expert in battlefield control, while the Barber was specialized in precise strikes Together, they were a frightening team, but individually they weren’t up to snuff As ninth-ranked first degree and second degree respectfully, fighting alone against the best the West had to offer was a gaons would not be participating With both Satan and the Pontiff in attendance, the entire exchange would have to be handled with special considerations The Fallen Angel Lucifer, and the Archangel Metatron would be here, terrifying and contentious rivals
“You’re telling hts?” Lan Jue balked
“It’s not that bad,” the Barber assured “The Driver said he’d also double-up We’re stillthree”