Astral Pet Store (WN)

The observers on the two sides of the street became anxious while waiting and discussing.

“It’s already so late. Why is the Ryan family still not here?”

“It’s been such a long time. They could have arrived by now, even by spaceship!”

“What’s going on? Is the master of the Ryan family away from home?”

“Do you think the Ryan family wants to make a concession?”

“A concession? How could that be possible? That would only happen if he were a peak Star State expert; otherwise the Ryans would never let go after such a humiliation!”

It was already late at night, and the Ryan family had not taken any action yet. Many people thought they would probably not see the battle they were expecting.

It’s true that our family intends to let go of the matter, or maybe they haven’t found out about the guy’s background yet… thought Cleo, still on her shop’s second floor while looking at the quiet Pixie Pet Store; she felt more certain of her speculation.

Her family would have arrived by then if they wanted to take action.

But, they had yet to arrive. That could only mean that they were intimidated by either Su Ping or the forces behind him!

This shop has been here for years, but it never left any impression on me. It also seemed to have a different boss. Was the shop transferred? Weird.

Cleo tried to dig through her memories, only to find that they were blurred. She remembered that the shop had existed on the street for years, but it always remained low-key, never leaving any impression on her.

“Move! Get out of the way!”

A group of city guards appeared on the street at that moment. Most of them had an Ocean State cultivation and were clad in matching silver armor.

A muscular man in the lead bellowed, “This place has been locked down for road maintenance! Everybody, please leave!”

He was a Void State warrior, and his announcement echoed throughout the street. Everybody was able to hear him, loud and clear.

The mayor of Woffett had sent city guards over, which was somewhat surprising for those present. They knew it was the Ryan family taking action through them. Were they intending to clear the field to start a battle?

Many of them felt both excited and regretful as they thought of that.

They had waited for a long time, and the show was finally on. And yet, they had just been told that they had no tickets and had to leave?

Many of them complained in low voices, while some even cursed vehemently in their hearts.

Even so, most of them left as instructed, not daring to disobey the Ryans, who were the absolute emperors of Rhea!

Apart from the Federation laws, all the rules set up by the Ryan family also had to be followed by those on the planet.

Every governed planet had its own set of rules added by its lord. If there was a higher organization governing the planet’s solar system, the regulations imposed by the solar system’s lord would also apply. Of course, all of those rules and regulations couldn’t conflict with the federal laws, or they would be considered ineffective.

“Will they attack? I don’t think so.”

Still on the second floor—Cleo frowned at the scene, feeling that those people weren’t there to clear the battlefield.

She knew the Ryan family’s style. They would have arrived and charged with a grand display of force. Never would they clear the field; they would show how strong the Ryan family was and focus their efforts on leaving the people present in awe.

“It seems that our family plans to concede,” said Lily in a low voice.

She looked like a cute little girl, but she was actually quite shrewd.

Cleo nodded.

Soon, most of the people on the street had left, except those who were waiting in a long line outside of Su Ping’s shop.

The captain of the city guards frowned after seeing them. Much to their surprise, he didn’t ask them to leave.

“You must be an honorable guest from the Laiyefa family. Welcome to Rhea.”

The captain of the city guards quickly approached Mia—who was at the front of the line—and flashed a courteous and obsequious smile on his previously cold face.

One of the rules observed on Rhea was that every member of the Laiyefa had to be treated in the most respectful way, exactly as they would treat core members of the Ryan family!

After all, Rhea belonged to the Zeruprun Solar System which was the Laiyefa family’s domain; the Ryan family had to respect their superiors.

“All right. My presence won’t hinder your road maintenance, right?” Mia nodded and asked.

She had learned the backgrounds of the Star State experts who participated in the previous battle thanks to the gossiping around her. She felt uncomfortable with the conflict between the Ryans and Su Ping.

She didn’t like the Ryan family in the first place, because Layne had been courting her like a sticky pad. She didn’t like that, at all.

Alas, she wasn’t from the family’s main branch. Her mother didn’t originate from a powerful background; otherwise, she could have stopped the Ryan family from retaliating against Su Ping’s shop by uttering a single word.

She could only stand by and watch at the moment. Her identity in the Laiyefa family was quite sensitive; she preferred not getting involved in serious matters or acting in the name of the Laiyefa family until she was fully fledged; there was a risk that she, her mother and friends in the family could be affected.

She had her own difficulties, but the others didn’t know. They only knew that she was from the Laiyefa, so none of them had dared to offend her.

“No, of course not!” said the captain quickly, rather flattered.

The other people waiting in line behind her were shocked. Some already knew her identity, while others had just realized it. A girl from the Laiyefa family, to them, was like an angel from the heavens!

And yet, such a girl was standing right in front of them.

The captain of the guards didn’t disturb her any further after offering his greetings. He and his guards arranged themselves to stand on both sides of the street. Very soon, a few men stepped out of the secondary space, emerging as if out of thin air after a space jump.

There were three of them in total, and all of them were at the Fate State.

“This is the shop.”

“I can’t probe the interior, even though I’m using an ancient technique.”

“Don’t cause trouble. The family has sent us here to reach an agreement.”

They spoke to each other in midair.

Everybody gasped when they saw the old man in the middle; he was the mayor of Woffett City!

The mayor had shown up in person!

Is he intent on attacking the shop? Still, no matter how renowned he was, he wasn’t able to beat a Star State expert!

The three men in the sky—led by the old man in the middle—came to the front of the queue and greeted Mia right after. Then, the mayor dropped a hint by looking at the closed door, asking the captain of the guards to knock on the door.

The captain instantly stepped forward and did as implied, but no one answered.

He called out again, and then the door suddenly opened. A gorgeous girl with long blond hair and fair skin appeared in front of them.

A red-haired young man was standing next to the girl. He was exactly Garland, the Star State expert who had fought there earlier, and a guest at the Ryan family.

“Mr. Roger Garland!” The mayor’s face suffered a slight change in his expression after seeing the young man.

The others, however, were attracted to Joanna. Those who had never been to Su Ping’s shop were astounded by her looks.

“Mom, I’m in love.”

“How can anyone be so beautiful? I can carry her baby!”

“I can’t believe anyone can be this beautiful in this secular world. Is she an angel?”

The crowd exclaimed, shocked and fascinated.

Garland saw the mayor and frowned. He asked, “O’Neil is not here?”

The mayor came back to his senses and quickly said telepathically, “Sir, master knows that you were held in custody and was worried that you might be hurt, so he asked us to take a step back.”

Garland raised his eyebrows ever so slightly. He knew that it might not be the truth, but he did feel warm and his demeanor became gentler. He replied telepathically, “That’s the right decision to take; I was really worried that he might launch another attack. Tell him not to be rash when you go back; there’s not just one Star State expert in this shop. The stunning woman in front of you is also a Star State warrior, and she’s even stronger than him. She might be at the peak of the Star State…”

“The peak of the Star State?”

The mayor narrowed his eyes, nearly losing his cool and shouting out loud.

Seriously?

Anyone with a peak Star State realm could act as lord of a tier-1 planet. Even O’Neil himself—the master of the Ryan family—had to be courteous towards them and would even try to adulate them.

Joanna suddenly spoke, “Why are you making noises here?” She directed a cold gaze at the captain who had just knocked the door.

The captain felt somewhat under a daze. He was about to talk, but the mayor interrupted him in time and roared, “Who allowed you to knock on the door? Kneel and apologize!”

The captain: “??”