The Rich Cultivator
Chapter 102. Reunion

Chapter 102: 102. Reunion

The whole sect was on high alert. A massive hand-shaped anomaly had been spotted, causing a stir and prompting an immediate restriction on disciples venturing outside the island. Those already out were called back urgently.

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In Lily Gomes’ office, the atmosphere was tense.

Lily sipped her morning tea, lost in thought.

"What happened?" Tyler whispered to Omar.

"I think it’s because of the giant hand that appeared yesterday," Omar replied softly.

Tyler recalled the phenomenon from the previous day. The enormous hand had been a shocking sight, visible to many within the sect.

"White, Omar," Lily called out, breaking their conversation.

"Yes, boss," they both responded, standing to attention.

"The sect will be sending numerous disciples to investigate. You two will be going as well," she informed them.

Both Tyler and Omar nodded.

"I won’t be coming with you. You’ll be on your own," she added.

They were surprised. While Tyler hesitated to ask why, Omar directly inquired, "Why not?"

"I have other matters to attend to. Don’t worry, many disciples and elders from our sect will participate in this mission," she explained.

Lily ’Detective’ Gomes. Lily is in her detective personality. Tyler is quite curious because he barely saw Lily ’Defective’ Gomes.

A visitor arrived, interrupting their discussion.

"Hello, Ms. Gomes," the man greeted.

"Ah, it’s you. He’s from our department. His grandma used to tell boring jokes. She was boring," Lily remarked.

The man’s mouth twitched. "She passed away a year ago."

"Oh..." Lily paused. "She *was* boring."

’Lily ’defective’ Gomes is back.’ Tyler thought

The man handed Lily a document and left quickly, not wanting to engage further.

’How are you still alive?’ Tyler thought, bewildered by her bluntness.

"Because I am strong." Lily Gomes replied.

Tyler looked at her, shocked.

"Nope. I don’t have any mind reading powers. It’s just you let your thoughts out thinking that you are still Thinking ... Hmm... Does this sentence make sense?" Lily Gomes tilted her head, "No, I don’t have mind-reading powers. You just think out loud like a dumb ba—"

"Alright, I get it. No need to elaborate," Tyler cut her off, regretting his curiosity.

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Tyler went to look at his restaurant Immortal Bytes. It is doing so well under the management of Chef Kimmy Goel. With help from Sebina he also exported many Energy Rejuvenation Pills, which are called ’Sweet Pills’ by the people.

Tyler had also partnered with Senior Sister Mathilda, creating a second Pill Maker Machine for her to mass-produce the pills, earning a share of the profits. Because it was under Senior Sister Mathilda, the pill became even more popular.

Tyler also attended the combat class and Array Class. His Ambition is to make a crew and become an Adventure or Wandering Merchant.

In the Sea, there are three types of groups - Adventures, Pirates and Merchants. They travel all the way to the North until they reach closer to Eternity.

Tyler doesn’t care what is at the end of the world. He is more interested in the technology he heard from that mysterious girl ’Hawk’. He wanted to learn those things.

Becoming an Adventure, Merchant or even a Pirate is not an easy thing. One needs a crew, Boat and lots of money. Tyler’s plan is to recruit some talented people in the sect and set sail.

Soon Tyler was visited by a person from Fire Valley. The person is the one who handed Tyler the Letter of Challenge.

"Due to the recent anomaly, our senior brother wants to hasten the challenge," the messenger said, urging Tyler to decide the duel’s date.

Tyler understood that they were planning something but decided to play along. If Tyler won he would get a store from every Island.

"Alright. I Choose –" Tyler told them the venue and what the challenge is.

The messenger was surprised Tyler chose a combat duel, but bowed and left. He then used his flying sword to travel to the medical hall.

"This guy is really not smart as you say." The young man with a proud expression on his face looked at the young girl before him and said. The young girl is naturally Mathilda. The Young man is the Senior brother of Fire Valley, Yan Xi.

"I am also surprised. I thought he would choose the Array competition. But he chose to duel? Maybe he is stronger in combat? From what I know he attend combat classes but only learned some Water Technique." Mathilda said.

"I heard that you become closer to him." Yan Xi asked with a hint of jealousy in his tone.

"Ara... Are you jealous? I might even get closer to him if you lose." She said proactively.

Heat waves began to spread around Yan Xi. He just looked at the maid who was serving water. Mathilda hand moved and gently pushed the maid away. The maid was confused and was horrified the next second because the place she was standing was burning by fire and suddenly appeared from the ground.

"Tsk... Next Time watch your words. You are my Fiancee and someone who is gonna be stuck between my legs for all the coming years." He spat out and left.

Mathilda didn’t even react to his words. She just looked at the maid who was petrified in fear.

"Are you alright?" She got up and hugged her. The girl blushed as her whole body fell on Mathilda.

"Senior Sister. We found something." One of her Junior Sister ran towards her and gave her some details.

"Ms. Black? Obviously a fake name." Mathilda scoffed and read the information about the girl. It is information about Silvia.

"So this is White’s Reverse Scale." Her eyes shined while looking at the portrait of Silvia. Nobody knows what she is thinking.

"Such a cutie." She said while kissing the maid in her arms.

Two lips interlocked. The maid was confused and the Junior Sister was jealous. Looking at her jelly pouting Junior Sister she also dragged her and kissed her. Soon a triple threat match happened.

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Next day, Tyler arrived at the shrine with Yi-Han and Omar. The disciples from Fire Valley awaited them. There is also an Elder as judge. He doesn’t belong to Fire Valley.

"Since you chose Duel as Theme. Our senior brother decided to make the challenge more interesting." The fire Valley disciple said. The elder who came as judge activated an array. A pathway opened in the shrine.

Tyler has seen this path already. It is the place where Blood Sucking Demonic Vines were stored. Tyler heard that there are many Servant Disciples and Disciples who lack Lydia would volunteer to let Blood Sucking Demonic Vines to suck their blood and pluck blood fruits to sell.

"Both people are randomly teleported inside. Whoever comes out first is the winner." The elder declared.

Tyler was dumbfounded. He was the one who chose this place for the duel. But he didn’t expect them to open up an array and another passage to compete. He is pretty sure there are other fire Valley Disciples waiting for him inside.

"Do you wanna quit?" Omar asked.

Tyler shook his head. He touched his waist, to be more precise, he touched the copper pot.

"Alright. Let’s play." Tyler laughed and entered the portal.

Another disciple from Fire Valley also entered while having a sinister smile.

Tyler appeared in the middle of the forest. As soon as he appeared, Five people surrounded him.

"Yes... We are lucky. Looks like we are the one who caught the prey." One of the men shouted in Joy.

Tyler quickly realised multiple ambushes were set up in multiple areas.

"You dare go against your Senior Brother? We’re going to enjoy this,Now we’re gonna bang you as a gang." the man taunted, brandishing a knife.

"You should really watch what you are saying -" One of the men said.

"Womp Womp. Can you guys please stop Yapping and fight?" Tyler asked. He really doesn’t understand why every person he meets has a knack for yapping.

"You really have a nerve, White. You are all alone. What are you gonna do? " The man said.

"Well.... Who said I am alone?" Tyler retorted.

Suddenly the man holding the Knife stabbed the person beside him. And quickly stabbed the second guy. Before even the third guy could react he was also stabbed. But somehow the third guy was able to attack him with a punch which sent him flying.

"Ok? What?" The only man from that group who was last standing said. The confusion was palpable. Tyler ignored him and looked at the man who stabbed at everyone.

"Welcome Back." He said.

"Aw... You already noticed." A cute small girl appeared in the Air. Her cat-like ears and tail are more pointed and have a spectral glow.

"I thought you were dead." Tyler said.

"I can’t die. Because I am already Dead. Yohohoho." She laughed weirdly.

"Oh wait a second." Tyler disappeared and appeared behind the last man. He punched his stomach. The man held his stomach and fell down. He was knocked unconscious.