25: Inexplicable kindness

Shen Xi still needed to temporarily stay in Zhu Feng City, and there was no irreconcilable conflict between Captain Kong and him, so there was naturally no need to dwell on this matter.

In any case, the squad leader and the two guards had already received their due punishment, so ending the matter here was a good choice.

Captain Kong looked at Shen Xi with considerable appreciation.

He naturally saw that Shen Xi was giving him an out.

He was very satisfied with such a young man who understood right from wrong and knew when to advance and retreat.

Moreover, Shen Xi's strength was also extraordinary; to reach the Minor Completion of Vital Energy at such a young age meant either exceptional talent or an unusual background, having spent a lot of resources.

Regardless of the reason, there was no need to antagonize Shen Xi.

Thinking of this, Captain Kong decided to give Shen Xi even more Face.

"Now that the two guards have received their due punishment, there are also two vacancies. This little brother's character is upright and incorruptible, and the people he favors will surely strictly enforce the regulations of Zhu Feng City, leaving a good impression on passing travelers. I wonder if this little brother has any suitable candidates to recommend?"

As he spoke, Captain Kong also glanced in the direction of Li Chengfeng and his group.

This could no longer be considered a hint; it was an explicit statement.

Captain Kong's meaning was simple: now that there were two vacancies among the Zhu Feng City guards, whoever Shen Xi wanted to become a new guard, he would arrange for them to fill the position.

And glancing in the direction of Li Chengfeng and his group clearly showed that their relationship with Shen Xi was not ordinary.

This was to use two guard positions to curry favor with Shen Xi.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xi's heart stirred, and he felt a hint of goodwill towards Captain Kong.

Although the status of a guard was not high, it was at least a public position in Zhu Feng City, considered an iron rice bowl.

Captain Kong's willingness to offer two positions to him was enough to show his attitude.

Give a plum, get a peach.

Shen Xi immediately revealed a brilliant smile: "Since Captain Kong insists that I recommend someone, then I will be bold and say, Liu Yu, Yang Hua, both of you have pure hearts and are upright individuals; you can certainly become qualified guards."

The two who were called out immediately stepped forward.

They looked disbelieving.

They were going to become guards?

Such a heaven-sent good thing just happened to them?

The two even couldn't help but pinch their cheeks hard, confirming that they weren't dreaming.

"Are these two the best candidates recommended by this little brother? Just report to the Guard Hall later and say that I, Kong Wen, recommended you."

Captain Kong Wen waved his hand, directly settling the matter.

Then, he looked at Shen Xi again and said, "Little brother, no matter what, this matter today still caused you a lot of trouble. I plan to personally host a banquet for you. I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

Kong Wen had already gone this far, so Shen Xi naturally couldn't refuse.

He nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble Captain Kong."

"Tonight at eight, Drunken Immortal Pavilion, don't be late." After speaking, Kong Wen did not linger, leaving the city gate gracefully.

Watching his retreating figure, Shen Xi's eyes were incredibly complex.

Beside him, the Young Miss, who had been silent for a long time, couldn't help but remind him, "There is no goodwill without reason in this world. Kong Wen is a Captain-level figure, and even if he truly felt guilty due to the Judgment Squad's mistake, there's no need to go this far."

Shen Xi naturally understood this point.

If publicly punishing the squad leader and two guards, and giving Shen Xi sufficient financial compensation, was still within reason...

Then Kong Wen later actively offered two guard positions and invited Shen Xi to dinner, which changed the nature of things.

Apologies aren't made like that.

Kong Wen definitely had other motives.

This principle, the Young Miss saw, and Shen Xi also saw.

It was just unknown what scheme Kong Wen was planning.

"I know, but since I'm here, I'll make the best of it. With his strength, if he wanted to deal with me, he could have acted just now. There's no need to go to such great lengths to do so many things. At least for now, I should still be of use to him."

Shen Xi replied indifferently.

He and the Young Miss were not familiar; his action was seeing injustice and acting, and the Young Miss's words were also to thank Shen Xi for his help, nothing more.

"I still have to thank you for helping me just now." It wasn't until this moment, with everything concluded, that the Young Miss solemnly expressed her gratitude to Shen Xi.

Shen Xi shook his head and said, "You're welcome. Even without me, you could have resolved this matter, couldn't you?"

Originally, Shen Xi thought the Young Miss was a weak girl being bullied by two guards.

But the Young Miss's words just now made him confirm that she was definitely not as simple as she appeared on the surface.

Thinking carefully, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old Young Miss daring to come to Zhu Feng City alone was already unusual.

If she didn't have means of self-preservation, how would she dare to venture into the wilderness?

Moreover, through contact, Shen Xi could vaguely sense the Origin Qi fluctuations within the Young Miss's body.

Even though she hid it extremely well, he still caught a trace of it.

The Young Miss was a master.

Without Shen Xi, she could have resolved the trouble just now.

"You're so cold!"

The Young Miss glared, feeling a bit confused by Shen Xi.

On the surface, he seemed cold, yet he helped her when she was in trouble.

As soon as she expressed a bit of gratitude, he reverted to that aloof demeanor.

Could this guy be schizophrenic?

While she was thinking, Shen Xi had already walked straight into the city.

No one stopped him, and with Kong Wen having waived all his expenses in Zhu Feng City, he didn't even have to pay the entrance fee.

By the time the Young Miss came to her senses, Shen Xi's figure was already about to disappear from view.

She quickly shouted, "Do you have any manners! You didn't even ask my name! I'm Ye Zirou..."

Shen Xi's figure completely vanished.

Ye Zirou didn't know if he had heard her words.

She wanted to catch up, but she was already stopped by two members of the Judgment Squad.

"Respected Young Miss, please come with us. We need your testimony to formally punish these three scoundrels."

Ye Zirou stomped her foot in anger, helplessly following the Judgment Squad away.

She wondered if that cold guy had heard her name.

No one has ever dared to treat me like this!

Once this matter is over, I must find out that guy's identity and background!

This matter finally came to an end.

As for the onlookers, under the organization of the two temporary Judgment Squad members who filled in as guards, they re-formed a long line, successively paying the entrance fee.

As for Li Chengfeng and his group, they were also in the queue; they wanted to catch up with Shen Xi, but they still had to wait in line.