Chapter 2126 — I Don't Know Him
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"There's a resemblance," Wei Zhao said. "But I can't be sure. The one thing I can confirm is that the Yu Xiaoke I know is also an orphan."
"Then it should be right..." Yu Dake carefully put the pocket watch away, tucking it close to his body. "Then I can rest easy. Whether it's her or not, I'll hold on to the thought. But whatever you do, don't tell her about me..."
"I've no time for that." With that, Wei Zhao walked with Yu Dake into the temporary lodgings and asked Han Xiaohu for a Meridian-Opening Pill and a Lesser Restoration Pill, which he gave to Yu Dake.
"Many thanks. I'll be off, then. I will repay this generously one day!" Yu Dake cupped his fists in salute and left Wei Zhao's temporary lodgings.
Wei Zhao sighed. Was this what they called cause and effect? He had been moved by Yu Xiaoke, and then had unexpectedly saved Yu Dake? Though it was still uncertain whether this Yu Dake was truly Yu Xiaoke's brother, by the look of things it was almost certainly so.
"Leader, why did you save him? Isn't he a disciple of the hidden You family?" Han Xiaohu had been puzzled for a while, but had waited until Yu Dake was gone to speak.
"Oh, I want to leave a pair of eyes in the hidden You family. Don't go spreading this around." Wei Zhao did not explain further.
"So that's it." Han Xiaohu did not press him on the plan, only said, "Leader, I reckon tonight's event is the single-competitor ring matches. You've only just recovered from your injuries—why don't we forfeit these matches?"
"Quite right. Our hidden Han family has already shone brightly enough, and this old man is well satisfied. The matches to come are tedious—many bouts before a winner emerges. If Mr. Lin does not wish to take part, then he need not," Han Tianba said with a nod.
"We'll see," Wei Zhao said.
By now, not taking part was hardly an option for Wei Zhao. To refuse would make it seem as though he truly were injured, or afraid! Now was the time to establish his authority; the earlier feat of wiping out three Earth Rank fighters in a single move would not buy Wei Zhao much time. These old men were already itching to be rid of him, and if he showed weakness instead of strength, things would likely turn very troublesome once he returned to the mundane world.
"Very well!" Han Xiaohu nodded.
After dinner, the Zhao family disciple arrived as promised and announced, "Is the elder master of the hidden Han family present? The third match of the day—the single-competitor ring challenge—is about to begin. Elder Han, please bring your competing disciples and your stakes to the council hall to register and place your bets!"