Chapter 245
The ocean waves were quickly subdued under Gongsun Xinlian's suppression.
Even so, a merchant fleet had been caught in the rapidly expanding shockwaves before she could act—all twelve ships sent to the bottom.
Gongsun Xinlian dispatched subordinates to handle the aftermath, then joined her eldest brother in inviting Lin Hui to their private residence in the Inner City.
"This is the Jasper Palace. The three of us use it mainly to receive outside guests—it has everything you could want for food, drink, and entertainment. Whenever you have a free moment, Brother Lin, consider it yours. I've placed a variety of slaves from different races here, all at your disposal." The Great City Lord, Xie Chang'an, sat in the seat of honor in the palace's intimate hall, regarding Lin Hui with an easy smile.
Across from Lin Hui sat the youngest of the three—Gongsun Xinlian.
Now that her eldest brother had driven off that vile Tuyue, her mood had lifted considerably. The stiffness had gone out of her expression.
"Thank you, Big Brother Xie. I'm rarely at leisure—I've never had time for such luxury. This world is simply too dangerous; I can't afford to ease up," Lin Hui said with a faint sigh.
"That's true. We Mistborn simply had slightly better luck. Honestly, if you asked me to train as relentlessly as you have for years on end, I couldn't do it," Xie Chang'an replied.
"What are you saying, Big Brother Xie? If becoming a Mistborn were that simple, everyone would be one." Lin Hui gave no credit to that talk of luck.