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Chapter 1933: Death Banquet

If one had to describe Arthur’s bearing, then he was like a sun.

Standing in the crowd, shining and radiating heat, making it impossible for you to ever ignore the existence of someone like him.

Arthur seemed born to be above others; no matter who stood before him, they would spontaneously feel inferior by comparison. So the moment he appeared, everyone rushed up to fawn over him and curry favor.

Arthur was good at dealing with people too; he basically made sure to "take care of" everyone.

But his behavior, in Xiao Zheng’s eyes, could be summed up in just two words: putting on a show.

Yes, just putting on a show.

Xiao Zheng could clearly feel that Arthur’s so-called approachability was entirely an act. He could see very clearly that, deep in Arthur’s gaze, there was a trace of arrogance and contempt.

Chances are, these people busy flattering Arthur would never in their lives imagine that, in Arthur’s heart, they were no different from a flock of lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

"The Saint Heir of the Bright Church is nothing much after all."

Xiao Zheng shook his head, simply turning around, not wanting to watch this extremely hypocritical scene any longer.

When Arthur finally finished greeting everyone one by one, he walked up onto a dais that had long been prepared on the other side, then smiled and said, "First of all, on my own behalf, I welcome all of you for coming."

"Lastly, I hope all of you will have fun today and thoroughly enjoy the blessings of the Light God."

At this moment he was the very image of a religious charlatan, giving the word "hypocrisy" a thorough and vivid demonstration.

And yet, these upper-class types all bought it.

Hearing Arthur’s words, everyone put on devout expressions, then began to pray: "God is with the people of the world..."

Listening to the constant murmur of prayers coming from all around, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help getting goosebumps all over.

If it weren’t for the sake of the thirteenth Golden Bone, he would’ve turned around and left long ago.

Fortunately, the prayer didn’t last long; it ended in two or three minutes.

With Arthur and two red-robed Elders presiding, the banquet finally began.

Although it was supposedly celebrating the birth of the Light God, in reality, Xiao Zheng felt this was just another high-society banquet. Aside from the different dress code, everyone’s goals were exactly the same.

Like the two people sitting beside him, who had already started talking business.

Or like the adulterous couple sitting across from him, who had already started openly making out, and even agreed on which hotel to meet at after the banquet...

Xiao Zheng couldn’t help finding it all absurd.

He wondered whether, if the Light God saw this scene, He’d be so pissed He’d come back to life on the spot?

In any case, the whole banquet didn’t leave Xiao Zheng with any good impression.

An hour and a half later, the banquet finally ended.

Everyone began preparing to leave for home, while Arthur, accompanied by the two red-robed Elders, was also about to depart.

Xiao Zheng knew the time had come, so he quickly followed.

Leaving the garden, they came to a corridor.

The three of them walked in front, while Xiao Zheng followed closely behind them.

Suddenly, Arthur stopped.

He turned around, looked at Xiao Zheng with a smile, and asked, "Sir, do you need something? Though today is the Divine Birth Festival, there are still some places in the Temple that people cannot enter at will."

"If you’re looking for a place to pray, you can go to the monastery outside."

Hearing this, a faint smile also appeared on Xiao Zheng’s face. "I’m sorry to bother you. I didn’t come here to pray, I have something I’d like to discuss with you, Saint Heir."

"Something?" Arthur raised his brows slightly, a hint of doubt appearing on his face.

The two red-robed Elders frowned, saying nothing as they moved to drive Xiao Zheng away.

However, Arthur waved his hand, signaling them to stand aside. "Tell me who you are first, and what business you have with me. Otherwise, if I don’t even know your identity, it’s hard for me to feel at ease."

"The Saint Heir really is cautious, but there’s nothing wrong with being cautious." Xiao Zheng chuckled and said, "But I think your worries are completely unnecessary. I came in with an invitation; you absolutely don’t need to worry about my identity."

"Besides, with how powerful the Saint Heir is, do you really think I could harm you?"

Hearing this, a hint of unruly arrogance flashed across Arthur’s face. "Heh, you’re right, you really can’t hurt me. But my time is limited; I can only give you five minutes."

"Five minutes is enough, but I’d like to find a room where we can sit down and talk properly." Xiao Zheng said with a smile.

"Come with me." Arthur finished speaking and turned to leave.

As for the two red-robed Elders, they did not follow, nor did they stop them, letting Xiao Zheng leave together with Arthur.

Arthur eventually led Xiao Zheng into a small room.

This should be some sort of lounge; in any case, the furnishings inside were simple and plain.

"Go on, what do you want from me?"

After Arthur sat down, he immediately asked.

Hearing this, Xiao Zheng said nothing at first, and instead handed him his invitation.

"So you’re from the Yang Family of Stanburg. I met your Clan Leader once two years ago." A smile appeared on Arthur’s face as he said, "Your family may all be of Chinese descent, but your influence in Europe is in no way weaker than that of some native families."

"What is it you’re looking to discuss with me?"

This so-called Yang Family of Stanburg was the identity Xiao Zheng had borrowed.

Hearing him, Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "It’s actually nothing major. I came here for the purpose of making a deal with you."

"A deal? What kind of deal?" Arthur asked with interest, feeling a bit of anticipation.

Although at his level he was no longer short of money, who would complain about having more?

"This is actually a piece of information I picked up from hearsay," Xiao Zheng said. "I heard that two years ago, the Saint Heir went to the Fei Country and accidentally discovered an ancient ruin there. Is that true?"

Hearing this, a strange look flashed in Arthur’s eyes. He then nodded and said, "That did happen. But how did you find out? As I recall, that news was sealed by Fei Country and our Bright Church."

"I naturally have my own ways of finding things out. As for the specifics, you don’t need to ask." Xiao Zheng said slowly. "The reason I came to you this time is to buy something from you, something you brought back from that ruin."

"What is it?" Arthur asked curiously.

Back then, he’d brought back quite a lot from the ruin, so he had no idea which item Xiao Zheng meant.

"The Golden Bone."

Xiao Zheng spoke slowly, finally stating his purpose.