Chapter 128: What to Do If Sainox Symptoms Appear?

As for Luo De's return to the village, everyone who knew him was delighted, smiling broadly.

Regarding the arrival of Shazaman and Dina Zeda, Dixiya expressed some surprise; seeing that Dina Zeda's body was unaffected, Dixiya became even more surprised, pulling Dina Zeda aside to examine her closely for a long time before introducing her to Kantisi, Ke Lai, and the others.

As for Saitale and Feilushan,

Everyone's enthusiasm for the two of them had greatly diminished.

Feilushan was relatively better off; at least she had visited A Ru Cun once, although after waking she only stayed a day, but she also knew Dixiya, Ke Lai, and Ka Wei, so even if Luo De went off to be busy, there was still someone who could exchange a few words with her.

Saitale ended up badly.

Aside from Ka Wei curiously coming over to say a few words, and Kantisi politely greeting her a few times, everyone else simply ignored her.

This left her inevitably somewhat embarrassed.

But she was quite aware of it.

This is the normal attitude of desert people toward Academy scholars.

Even though she had the same skin tone as them.

But once her long-formed speaking habit surfaced, everyone's already scarce enthusiasm for her instantly vanished.

Even Ka Wei, who also came from the Academy, after chatting with her a few words, lost interest and left, running off to chat aimlessly with Luo De.

"Isn't it somewhat rude to neglect guests like this?"

"On the other side, seeing Saitale being neglected, Dixiya pulled Luo De aside and asked softly:"

"It's normal; just let her get used to it."

As expected, Luo De didn't mind it at all.

A De Ba Yi, this scholar who has made many contributions to the village, still has many people who don't like him to this day, let alone Saitale, this pure-as-can-be Academy scholar.

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Dixiya again glanced with her peripheral vision at Saitale, who was poking around there, then looked toward Dina Zeda, who was happily squatting in front of the flower bed fussing over roses, and frowned, saying: "How did you also bring Dina Zeda here?"

"Hehe."

"If I hadn't brought her along, wouldn't you have to go back to Xu Mi Cheng as soon as I returned?"

Luo De gave a hehe laugh: "I finally have some free time; if you weren't here, it would be so boring."

"But the desert climate is fundamentally unsuitable for Dina Zeda to recuperate."

"Isn't this just messing around?"

Upon hearing this, Dixiya did not show any joy or happiness; instead, she furrowed her brows deeper and said: "How long can the effect of what you gave her last? I'll send her back these two days."

Although she indeed also very much wanted to stay with Luo De.

But Dixiya was still more concerned that, due to Luo De's personal obsession, it might worsen Dina Zeda's condition.

"Don't worry, it's fine."

"The effect of that thing can last several years without problem."

Luo De waved his hand, smiling, and said: "Since I dared to bring her here, I must have made full preparations; after all, Dina Zeda is also my friend, how could I possibly harm her?"

"Can it really last that long?"

"That's still okay."

Dixiya let out a breath of relief, then said: "Why did you bring so many people back this time? Tell me first, so we don't end up flustered like last time."

"Dina Zeda is here to have fun, and Old Master Shazaman is here to accompany her."

"Senior Feilushan is here to relax."

"As for Saitale, "

When mentioning Saitale, Luo De glanced and said: "She came to seek opportunity."

"Opportunity? What opportunity?"

Dixiya was stunned for a moment: "She's an Academy scholar, running to A Ru Cun to seek what opportunity?"

This somewhat defies common sense.

A Ru Cun has indeed changed a lot compared to before, but it still can't be compared to the Academy.

Moreover, aren't scholars always aimed at seeking knowledge?

If we talk about opportunity.

Surely one can only obtain opportunity within the Academy! What opportunity could be gained by running to the still-under-construction A Ru Cun?

"Because she saw the traces of the Red King's divine presence on me."

Luo De summarized Saitale's words and actions: "She is merely someone who dares to replicate my betrayal."

"A traitor?"

Dixiya didn't understand again.

"Never mind these for now; I'll explain them to you later."

Saitale is right here, and since they are all newcomers, they ought to fulfill some host duties, so Luo De couldn't possibly spell everything out clearly here.

After finishing talking with Dixiya, he then arranged for Dina Zeda and the others to rest first.

There are quite a few people.

His house isn't big enough.

Thus, the vacant residence of A De Ba Yi was requisitioned to serve as temporary lodging for Feilushan and her three companions in A Ru Cun.

At night.

Kantisi and Ka Wei didn't go back; Tadelia, who had previously met Luo De at the village entrance, also came. Together with Dixiya and Luo De, everyone busily prepared a lavish dinner; those who could cook each showed off a dish, so the table was a veritable smorgasbord, with all kinds of dishes, familiar or unfamiliar.

Likewise.

Those who could come to Luo De's house to eat together were also all talented.

The guardian of A Ru Cun, the Blazing Mane Lion of the Blazing Light Hunting Beast, the Tanit Tribe-trained hawk, the leader of the Gilded Travel Group Ahmar's Beard, the Xu Mi genius architect, the Academy-exiled scholar, the Academy senior who disappeared for a hundred years and returned, and the Magic Scale disease patient tormented by bodily experiments.

Among those at the table, only the merchant Sha Za Man and the scholar Sai Ta Lei are the most plain and unadorned; aside from Di Na Ze Dai, everyone else can be said to possess extraordinary skills, truly opening Sai Ta Lei's eyes.

And what made Sai Ta Lei even more uneasy was

It was Ta De La's words "Divine Envoy, your Excellency".

As soon as these words were spoken, the few of them who had come from the rainforest region showed varying degrees of curiosity and strangeness, while everyone else appeared to tacitly accept the title.

Especially the guardian who has always regarded himself as a descendant of the Red King.

Sai Ta Lei saw this very clearly.

When Ta De La addressed Luo De as the Divine Envoy, her face showed no change whatsoever; she simply accepted the title.

"Red King's Envoy?"

"Has he actually become the Red King's Envoy?"

A spark of fervor instantly appeared in Sai Ta Lei's eyes.

If only Ta De La had said it, it could still be false.

But since Kantisi, a descendant of the Red King, raised no objection, it shows that Luo De truly became the Red King's Envoy and was recognized as such by the Red King's descendants.

"The Red King's grace is actually so abundant!"

With this thought, after finishing her meal, Sai Ta Lei immediately wanted to find Luo De to inquire further about this.

But she waited and waited.

Luo De kept busy there, either helping clear the table or talking to others, so she couldn't find a suitable moment to ask him alone.

When it grew late at night.

Luo De and those with the Vision and martial practitioners were still energetic, but she, exhausted from days of travel, could barely endure and thus had no choice but to go rest together with Di Na Ze Dai and the others.

Seeing Sai Ta Lei finally leave.

Just moments ago, Dixiya and the others who had been chatting and laughing suddenly wiped their smiles and focused their gazes on Luo De.

Now all unrelated people have cleared out.

The only one left here is Ka Wei, whose alcohol tolerance is only half a liang but who has been fed nearly half a jin and is now sleeping soundly.

"Speak, why did you specifically have Ta De La call you Divine Envoy to your face?"

"What exactly is so special about that Sai Ta Lei?"

After closing the doors and windows, Dixiya assumed an interrogative posture and began questioning Luo De about what happened during the day.

Few people know about the matter of the Red King's Envoy.

At most, just a few people in this house.

Plus the Hawks who weren't present.

However, these Hawks, led by Ta De La, have undergone strict training since childhood; even when facing death threats, they will not leak the slightest secret, their lips even tighter than the village guardians', so there's no need to worry they will divulge secrets.

Thus Dixiya and the others are all very curious.

Why did Luo De reveal this identity in front of these people?

Sha Za Man and Di Na Ze Dai are trustworthy; knowing this, they won't spread it, and instead will deepen their interactions with A Ru Cun due to Luo De's trust in them.

Although they are not familiar with Fan Lu Shan and the others, Luo De's attitude shows great trust in her; although we don't know why Luo De trusts her, since he said it's fine, no one else can really object.

Now the only problem.

It lies with this Sai Ta Lei.

Why exactly would she be worth Luo De exposing this troublesome identity in the rainforest region?

And Luo De quickly gave his own explanation.

"She is someone close to the Great Sage, wanting to break the Academy's high-handed policy over the desert region; I need her help."

Next.

Luo De first stated that Sai Ta Lei, though a desert dweller, had helped the Academy oppress desert dwellers; he then clarified that she actually harbored guilt toward the desert dwellers but continually avoided it; finally he said he was preparing to use the Red King's grace and the title of Red King's Envoy to pull her back to the desert faction.

"I need your help."

"But you don't need to embellish the matter of becoming the Red King's Envoy like I did."

"You just need to play up your suffering and put forward reasonable demands."

Luo De gave several examples: "For instance, you can tell her about the past misery of A Ru Cun; oh, right, don't mention Ka Wei's father—that's a negative example."

"Also, the current lack of teachers, doctors, and professionals in various fields—these practical problems we face—can be discussed with her."

"Especially the lack of teachers—you can let her go and teach the children hands‑on, so she can personally experience that there are places in the village where her abilities can be used."

"You can also bring her to see other ongoing village affairs; in short, let her herself try to discover what else in the village could use her abilities."

Having said that.

Luo De pondered briefly, then simply assigned tasks: "Kantisi will be responsible for taking her to see these things; over at the suspension bridge, you can take her there more often, tell the brothers guarding the bridge to play up their misery, so she knows how great a cost the village pays each time to resist sandstorms."

"Dixiya can tell her more about the things I've been doing in the village; incidentally, remind her not to speak of her being the Red King's Envoy casually in the village, lest it draw the Academy's scrutiny; my several test fields, except the newest one, the others can be let her freely inspect."

"Ta De La, you just tell her about your past training in the Tanite Tribe and how I rescued you; as for the rest, feel free to make it up, don't be afraid to blow the lid off, just say whatever."

"Uncle Kuserla, your task is simplest: just say you've witnessed the descent of the Red King's Divine Trace; Ke Lai, you cooperate with Uncle Kuserla, just say your magic‑scale disease symptoms are what I suppressed using the Red King's Divine Trace, and she will surely believe it."

After arranging these.

Everyone was pondering Luo De's words.

Only A De Ba Yi, who wasn't assigned any task, grew upset: "What about me? Do you see me as a useless person and thus discriminate against me?"

"No, your work is the most arduous."

Luo De chuckled hehe: "You need to help me with the assignment! That assignment I brought back, you will do it all!!!"

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A De Ba Yi's head instantly sprouted a question mark: "What about you? You don't care at all? Is this your attitude toward scholarship?"

Regarding such questioning.

Luo De didn't answer him, but instead instructed Ta De La and Ke Lai: "A De Ba Yi's hand is inconvenient; when he's doing experiments, you two should help him more from the side."

Hey, I'm talking to you!

A De Ba Yi got a little angry.

Previously, he voluntarily gave his research results to Luo De, and Luo De would use them if he wanted; it didn't matter.

Now Luo De is capable of handling the project himself, so why does he still have to take full responsibility!

How can research be done well with such an attitude?

This is not the attitude a scholar should have!!

But Luo De still didn't answer him; instead, he smiled and asked Ke Lai an unrelated question: "Ke Lai, do you think I count as your teacher?"

Ah?

Ke Lai was stunned by the question, then immediately replied: "Of course."

Although in name they had never called each other teacher and student, Luo De had nevertheless taught Ke Lai wholeheartedly for half a year, so calling him teacher is nothing wrong.

Even Ke Lai secretly felt a bit pleased, as Luo De finally agreed to acknowledge himself as her teacher.

Hmm, good.

Hearing Ke Lai's answer, Luo De nodded satisfactorily, then turned to Ta De La and said: "Ta De La, do you say, if I'm willing to be your teacher, would you be willing?"

The Divine Envoy Sir is willing to be my teacher; that's my honor.

Ta De La's answer was even more straightforward; in front of everyone she directly acknowledged Luo De as her teacher.

Hmm, very good.

Luo De became even more satisfied.

Finally he moved his gaze to A De Ba Yi.

Before he could speak.

A De Ba Yi sarcastically said: "Don't say I'm your teacher; I can't accept that. You are the disciple of the Wise Sir, you know. If he finds out I stole his student, he'll surely come and skin me alive."

Who said I'm your teacher?

This time I'm your assistant on the project.

Luo De pointed at A De Ba Yi's hand, gesturing as he said: "Look, your hand is inconvenient, so when doing the project I need to help your hand, thus I am your 'assistant'—no problem, right? Since I'm the assistant, you taking full responsibility for this project is also no problem."

The words fell.

Although there is no winter in the desert, the people inside the house all felt a chill all over, as if they had been thrown into an ice cellar in midsummer.

Sai Nuo clearly didn't come.

But he seemed to have come!!!

(End of chapter)