Chapter 129: Yulian’s Master

Among the ostentatious carriages passing by, one stood out particularly. The entire carriage was not made of wood or metal, but crafted from the precious ribs of the Frenzied Unicorn Whale. The unique whiteness and smoothness of the Frenzied Unicorn Whale’s bones were something no other material could ever possess.

The cost of such a carriage alone was over a million Gold Coins. Additionally, carving the whale bones was an extremely time-consuming and laborious task, making the manufacturing cost of this carriage astronomical. What was even more astonishing were the intricate patterns carved on the outside of the carriage. Hidden within the complex Tulip patterns were numerous nine-pointed star Defensive Magic Arrays. The cores of these Magic Arrays were the Tulip stamens, which were inlaid with Magic Gemstones that emitted powerful magical auras.

This carriage was not only beautiful and luxurious but also possessed formidable defensive capabilities.

Lin Qi couldn’t help but marvel. This was the nobility of the Imperial Capital. If such a carriage appeared near Dun Er Ke, it would likely have been robbed by pirates or bandits long ago. Who would dare to travel in such a carriage?

Not to mention, instead of Pureblood Horses, the carriage was pulled by four horned horses with light silver horns on their foreheads. These horned horses were said to have the bloodline of the high-level magical beast Unicorn. Their speed and strength were several times greater than that of ordinary Pureblood Horses, and they could even perform minor purification spells, making them rare and precious mounts.

What surprised Lin Qi was not the extravagantly luxurious carriage itself, but the person standing beside it in attendance. Dressed in a brilliant crimson formal suit, wearing a pair of colorful leopard-skin boots, holding a small horsewhip wrapped in silver thread, and sporting an enormous wide-brimmed hat adorned with several long white feathers, the person looked as flashy as a standard embroidered pillow.

This person was none other than Lin Qi’s good brother, one of the core members of the Iron Fist Brotherhood, and the most famous pimp in the University City of the Imperial Capital—Yulian.

“Enzo, stay here!” Lin Qi gestured to Enzo, adjusted his clothes, tore off all the disguises on his face, removed the red wig, covered half of his face with his coat collar, and slowly walked toward Yulian.

When he was still more than ten meters away from the carriage, two guards in martial attire appeared out of nowhere and blocked Lin Qi’s path. They growled in low, authoritative voices, “This is not a place for you. Go somewhere else. You have ten seconds to disappear from our sight.”

One of the guards even shoved Lin Qi’s shoulder forcefully. However, Lin Qi had recently benefited from many rare medicines, greatly enhancing his physical strength and Combat Qi. If an ordinary person had been shoved with such force, they would have fallen to the ground, but Lin Qi didn’t even sway.

“Hey, no need to be so rude!” Lin Qi snapped his fingers in Yulian’s direction and let out a strange, exaggerated whistle.

Yulian immediately turned to look. He leaned close to the carriage window, muttered a few words, then strode over. With an ingratiating smile, he said to the two guards, “This is my friend. The Earl said to let him pass.”

The two guards glanced back at the carriage. A hand reached out from the carriage window and made a simple gesture. The guards immediately stepped aside, one on each flank. Lin Qi smiled at them and followed Yulian over.

The carriage window slowly pulled open, revealing half the face of a young man with a pale complexion. He wasn’t particularly handsome but was presentable. Lin Qi immediately caught a whiff of powder and perfume from inside the carriage. This young man was clearly a seasoned player in the world of romance—no ordinary man would use makeup.

“A friend of Cousin Yulian?” the young man chuckled softly. “Ah, are you here to see Yulian?”

The young man’s gaze swept over the Bearskin Coat Lin Qi was wearing. Lin Qi was tall and burly, and the coat was made from the entire hide of a giant bear, worth tens of thousands of Gold Coins on the market. Lin Qi’s trousers and boots were also top-quality items he had brought from his home in Dun Er Ke. It was clear that Lin Qi was not someone short on money.

The young man had been somewhat indifferent at first, but after assessing Lin Qi’s expensive attire, a hint of color returned to his pale face, and he showed a bit of interest in Lin Qi. “Or are you here to see me?”

Before Lin Qi could speak, Yulian introduced the young man’s identity. This young man was only a little over a year older than Yulian. Unlike Yulian, who came from a declining noble family, this young man was the legitimate son of one of the Empire’s top aristocratic houses. In terms of relation, Yulian was his distant cousin. However, a legitimate son of a prestigious family who had been granted the title of Earl at the age of twelve could not be compared to a down-and-out young master like Yulian.

The pale-faced young man was named Tixiang, an elegant and tasteful name. His father was the current Deputy Prime Minister of the Empire, holding the title of Marquis. His grandfather was the head of the Empire’s College of Arms, a member of the Empire’s Council of Elders for nobles, and a former Prime Minister of the Empire, holding the title of Hereditary Duke. Several of Tixiang’s uncles also held significant power in the imperial court, such as his eldest uncle, who was the current Imperial Minister of Finance.

Lin Qi suddenly understood. He bowed deeply to Tixiang. He wasn’t bowing because of Tixiang’s status but purely because of his wealth. As the nephew of the Minister of Finance and the son of the Deputy Prime Minister, this guy surely had endless Gold Coins to spend. Lin Qi was bowing to the immense wealth that Tixiang represented!

“Honorable Tixiang, it is a pleasure to meet you. Please forgive my boldness. I simply spotted Yulian suddenly and was curious about what he was doing here,” Lin Qi said respectfully to Tixiang.

Yulian chuckled softly beside him. “Cousin, Lin Qi is my boss. He’s a man of many resources!”

Yulian glanced meaningfully at Lin Qi, who immediately understood Yulian’s intention. Without a doubt, Yulian wanted to gain some support from Tixiang. If Yulian could win Tixiang’s favor, his declining family might be revived. At the very least, if Tixiang’s father simply spoke a word, and a few members of Yulian’s family could secure positions as public officials in the Empire, the family’s future would be assured.

So Lin Qi smiled modestly and said quietly, “Just a few small tricks, nothing remarkable.”

“A man of many resources?” Tixiang blinked, tilting his head as he looked at Lin Qi. He pointed in the direction of the amusement park and asked with a low laugh, “Mr. Lin Qi, the man of many resources, do you know what we are doing here?”

Lin Qi looked thoughtfully at Tixiang. He remained silent for a full minute before calmly replying, “The two beauties whose maiden night is worth a million Gold Coins?”

Tixiang laughed.