"Your Highness, there are endless rumors in the outside world that the empire has offended all the assassins in the universe and that the next wave of assassinations will arrive soon. Many people are already planning to leave Zenyu Star, so I hope that Your Highness can step in to quell the rumors," Garope said hurriedly as he bowed to Lu Yin.
"I understand. You may leave for now," Lu Yin replied.
Garope wanted to say something else, but he did not. It wasn't just the commoners who wanted to know what had happened; even they wanted to know what had happened. This attack was no small matter, and there were no less than five Hunters on Zenyu Star. Even an Enlighter had attacked. This was no small matter, and most people were terrified because of this.
If even they were uneasy, then the commoners were even more uneasy.
Lu Yin did not plan on explaining things to Garope, as he was waiting for news from the old smoker. He was also worried that the Poisoner would suddenly act and poison countless people to death. That would be a huge matter that would shake the entire universe, but he could not ignore the rumors.
Lu Yin thought about it and then left King Zishan's palace to head to Planet Hydrotink.
The rumors were easier to deal with within the Great Eastern Alliance, but it was more difficult outside of the alliance.
Xiaoya's media outlets had Lu Yin's support, and they were already expanding outside. However, it was difficult for them to accomplish much, and it was even more impossible for them to change the rumors.
There was only one person who could help him at the moment: Luoshen, who had influence in half of the Outerverse.
After much difficulty, Zi Rong finally agreed to meet Luoshen.
Luoshen's eyes lit up when she saw Lu Yin, and she bit her lip. She was a little nervous, but also a little expectant. She even blushed a little. "Lu- Alliance Leader Lu, you were looking for me?"
Lu Yin looked at her strangely. "Why is your face red?
Are you sick?
I have some medicine from Shamrock Enterprises. "He poured out a pile of medicine.
Luoshen grew even more nervous. "No, there's no need. Thank you for saving me three times."
Lu Yin smiled. "You're welcome. You were attacked because of me, so it's my fault. I apologize."
Luoshen hurriedly replied, "It's alright. You'll experience anything when you're wandering the universe. This is nothing."
"Wandering?" Lu Yin was puzzled.
Hero Luo forced a smile. "That's right. Artists like us are said to be performing in various places, but we're actually just wandering around. We don't have a fixed place to stay, and we don't have a home. Accidents can happen wherever we go." Hero Luo lowered her head. "I'm sorry for saying too much.
Lu Yin looked at Luoshen's lonely and helpless expression and recalled what Gavin had said to him. She had encountered many similar situations, and the local nobles were not people that artists like her could afford to offend. "You're the Jade Goddess, and you have the protection of the Amethyst Firm. You should be doing well."
Luoshen En replied, "Ever since I became the Jade Goddess, I've become much better."
Lu Yin nodded. "That's good. If you need any help in the future, feel free to look for me." He then gave her his contact details.
Luo Shen's heart warmed, and she looked up and smiled sweetly at Lu Yin. "Thank you, Alliance Leader Lu."
Her smile was very pure, and it stirred up a strange feeling in Lu Yin's heart. It was as if something had been touched, and he wanted to protect this girl. He hurriedly suppressed these feelings and coughed. "Actually, I came here today to ask for your help."
Luo Shen solemnly saved Lu Yin's contact details and then asked curiously, "What instructions do you have for me?"
Lu Yin replied, "I want you to announce to the public that the attack on Zenyu Star wasn't serious. This will help to suppress the rumors."
"Alright," Luo Shen agreed readily, and she looked at Lu Yin with bright eyes.
Lu Yin felt embarrassed under her gaze. This girl's eyes were very pure and bright, and she didn't seem to have any ulterior motives. Perhaps only someone like her could perform such a beautiful and pure dance that even he was mesmerized.
"Your dance was very beautiful," Lu Yin said.
Luo Shen smiled happily, and then her face turned red again. She lowered her head. "Thank you."
"Seventh Bro, I've fallen in love. I've decided that this girl will be part of my harem. Don't fight with me over her!" the Ghost Monkey cried out excitedly.
Lu Yin immediately blocked the monkey; it was too noisy.
"Right, can you help me make an appointment with Zixue?
I'd like to talk to her, "Lu Yin said.
Luo Shen nodded, feeling a little down. "Alright, please wait a moment, Alliance Leader Lu."
Lu Yin grunted in acknowledgment.
Zi Rong had been trying to stop him from meeting Zixue, and Lu Yin hoped that Zi Rong wouldn't stop him this time. Lan Bing was solid evidence, and Zixue was definitely Bai Xue.
Not long after, Zixue and Lu Yin met up with Zi Rong following behind them, his eyes fixed on Lu Yin.
Lu Yin felt helpless; he had been a little impulsive during their first meeting. Otherwise, things wouldn't have turned out this way.
"You're Zixue?" Lu Yin looked at the girl who seemed both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.
Zixue looked at him coldly. "I've been called Zixue since I was young. Alliance Leader Lu, you've got the wrong person."
"Then what's with your innate gift?
Bai Xue also has an innate gift of blue ice. "
Zixue frowned. "There are many coincidences in the universe. Just because you haven't seen one doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. Now that you've seen it, I look very similar to this Bai Xue you're talking about, and even our innate gifts are the same. This is just a coincidence, and there's no need to explain."
Lu Yin looked at her seriously. "Is there something you can't tell me?
Tell me, and I can handle it with my current abilities. I have the Hall of Honor and Master behind me. There's nothing in the Outerverse that I can't handle. "
Zixue stood up. "Alliance Leader Lu, I've already said everything that needs to be said. I'm not Bai Xue, and I'll say it one last time. I'm not." She then turned and left.
Lu Yin didn't chase after her, as Zixue's attitude was firm. He wasn't that familiar with Bai Xue, so there was no point in chasing after her.
Zi Rong sat across from Lu Yin. "You can give up now. She really is Zixue, and she's been like this since the moment we met."
Lu Yin didn't harp on the matter of Zixue any longer. She wasn't his wife, and he had already confirmed it multiple times. He had already done his best, and there was nothing he could do if she didn't want to admit it.
"Brother Zi, this accident is my responsibility. I wasn't able to protect you, and I formally apologize," Lu Yin said solemnly.
Zi Rong raised a hand. "There's no need for that. No one would have thought that Aegis would dare to make a move during Amethyst Company's performance. We won't let this matter rest. We don't care if Hero Luo helps you quell the rumors, but you have to pay for the performance fees and Amethyst Company's losses."
Lu Yin smiled. "Of course. It's all thanks to Brother Zi, or else things would have been even more troublesome."
Zi Rong smiled. "If you want to thank someone, you should thank Brother Cai. He was the one who blocked Lord Egret."
"Where's Brother Cai?" Lu Yin asked.
Zi Rong shrugged. "I don't know. Perhaps he's at the Lockbreaker Society's headquarters."
Lu Yin nodded and chatted with Zi Rong for a while before leaving. He truly did have to thank Cai Jianqiang, as he had made the right choice in leaving the man behind. Without Cai Jianqiang, this attack wouldn't have ended so quickly. Lord Egret was not an ordinary Enlighter, and his power level had reached 260,000. He had also trained in the Innerverse, and his strength surpassed even Karthika, Huo Houye, and Granny Chan.
Cai Jianqiang and Aden had worked together to chase him away, and they had both contributed greatly.
Planet Hydrotink still restricted outsiders from entering, and the Lockbreakers were gradually getting used to living in Frostwave Weave. This was mainly because the Great Eastern Alliance would send them a batch of resources every once in a while. Coupled with Lu Yin's experience as a lockbreaker, these Lockbreakers were living quite comfortably, and their lives weren't any worse than before.
However, these days would soon come to an end, as the Great Eastern Alliance would not provide these resources for free. Back then, Lu Yin had told Felynn that the Great Eastern Alliance would seek the help of Lockbreakers in the future, not just for lockbreaking, but also to explore some strange places and even train cultivators. Lockbreakers had too many uses.
The price that they were paying now was just to set up an ambush for the future.
Cai Jianqiang was currently at the Lockbreaker Society's headquarters, which wasn't too far away from Felynn's residence. From the looks of it, he was protecting Geoffrey's box.
It wasn't time yet, but there would come a day when Lu Yin would personally open the box.
Cai Jianqiang sensed Lu Yin's arrival and walked out to welcome him into his residence.
In the distance, Felynn was teaching her disciples. She had at least ten of them, and Wei Xin 'er was one of them.
As Felynn taught, her disciples all looked at her with reverence and admiration. To these people, Felynn was the heavens, and she was the most powerful Lockbreaker in the entire Outerverse.
They dreamed of becoming someone like Felynn one day. They didn't ask to become the Society's president, but rather, they hoped to become an assessment mentor.
Wei Xin 'er also looked at Felynn, but her gaze was no longer as respectful as it had been when she had first met Felynn on Sourcepeak Planet.
Although Felynn's position as president seemed impressive, she couldn't help but recall the conversation between her brother and Lu Yin. According to them, the Society's president was just a stupid woman who could be casually used. No matter what, Wei Xin 'er could no longer respect Felynn as she had in the past.
She couldn't help but think of Lu Yin, the man who had chatted and joked with her brother. He was the man who could decide the fate of the universe with a single word. Even her brother had praised Lu Yin and felt threatened by him. Wei Xin 'er had never seen her brother hold anyone in such high regard since she was young, and even those two people hadn't made her brother feel threatened.
Lu Yin, that's a strange name, Wei Xin 'er thought to herself.
The next day, Luo Shen helped quell the rumors about Lu Yin in front of countless media outlets in the Great Eastern Alliance.
There were some effects, and many people believed Aegis's words. However, there were also others who were secretly spreading rumors that were unfavorable to the Great Yu Empire. This was the work of Aegis's second management. There were those who didn't care, like the Nalan family, and there were also those who were tied to Aegis for good or ill. These powers were frantically promoting Aegis while belittling the Great Yu Empire.
For a moment, two types of rumors were rampant. The rumors that were unfavorable to the Great Yu Empire easily gained the upper hand because many photos had been exposed on Zenyu Star. Hundreds of thousands of people had been killed or injured in that battle, and a significant portion of these people had come from other weaves. Furthermore, those who could come to Zenyu Star to watch Luo Shen's performance had to have a high status.
The families and connections behind these people all spoke out together, which was quite unfavorable to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin couldn't control these people.
Under these circumstances, Wei Rong contacted Lu Yin.
"Brother Lu, it seems like you've been in a lot of trouble recently. There's news about you every day," Wei Rong said in a relaxed tone.
Lu Yin smiled. "Brother Wei, just enjoy the show. I believe that I'll be able to see a good show soon."