237: Being targeted

On the way back, Shen Bei truly expended a lot of effort.

Mainly, he had lost his way.

Fortunately, Shen Bei knew roughly how far he had run, and using his Hidden Breath Technique, he ignored any Vicious Beasts in his path. With a bit of luck, he finally returned to the mountain near the village.

With this coordinate, Shen Bei corrected his direction and ran back and forth in the Earth Cave for three days until he finally saw the Zha Tian Gang safe zone.

The Zha Tian Gang battle flag was still flying.

When Shen Bei entered.

He saw many people gathered at the entrance of the safe zone.

Qi Chuanyu was gesturing in front of the team: “Find Shen Bei and be rewarded with Phantom Step! This Martial Skill is incredibly powerful; learning it will benefit you for life! For successfully bringing him back, I, Qi Chuanyu, will even sell my pots and pans to give another 10,000 yuan!”

The Martial Artists below were excited.

They didn’t care about the 10,000 yuan bonus Qi Chuanyu offered; they even found it incredibly stingy.

Frankly, digging up a few herbs in the Earth Cave wilderness would be worth more than that.

But what excited the Martial Artists was the Phantom Step!

According to Qi Chuanyu, once this footwork was executed, enemies wouldn't be able to distinguish whether one was moving forward or backward, turning left or right.

This made many Martial Artists suddenly realize why, during the battle on the surface, after Shen Bei dealt with the Martial Artist emitting poisonous mist...

Facing the sudden appearance of a massive army of strange people, Shen Bei, in everyone's sight, was clearly charging with his twin blades.

By the time everyone was also stirred by Shen Bei's fearless charge and followed him, they found that Shen Bei had vanished!

The situation at that time was too tense; it was a battlefield where heads could roll at any minute.

The Martial Artists had no time to ponder why Shen Bei had disappeared.

Now they finally knew.

So, we were fooled by his Phantom Step!

Now, this divine skill was right before their eyes; as long as they found Shen Bei, they could learn it!

How could anyone not be excited, not thrilled?

Therefore, when Qi Chuanyu organized people to search for Shen Bei in the Earth Cave and offered a price, many Martial Artists responded!

Who wouldn't covet this Martial Skill!

Meanwhile, Liao Zhongyang scratched his head, his face looking a bit simple-minded, and softly said, “I don’t remember Qi Chuanyu knowing Phantom Step. Isn’t that Shen Bei’s Martial Skill?”

Jian Tong's eyebrow twitched: “Just promise it for now.”

“If Shen Bei is really found, can Shen Bei fulfill Qi Chuanyu’s promise?”

“It’s fine, Qi Chuanyu can take a beating,” Jian Tong said indifferently.

Liao Zhongyang: …

Jian Tong, you have great potential to join the Zha Tian Gang family!

At this moment, Qi Chuanyu was still raising his arms and shouting, trying to fool them: “Remember, dead or alive, we need to see him! Everyone, be careful, let’s go!”

“Alright, let’s go!”

“Huh? Why aren’t you moving!”

“Let’s go!”

Qi Chuanyu shouted a few more times, but the Martial Artists who had originally agreed to take the mission didn’t move.

“What, is the impromptu bonus not enough? Is Phantom Step still not enough? Are you all too greedy?”

Qi Chuanyu couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.

What else could Qi Chuanyu do to motivate this group of Martial Artists?

Three days had passed; Shen Bei had to be found.

He finally found something that could excite everyone, so why weren't they moving?

Of course, as for how to deliver Phantom Step after finding Shen Bei, that had nothing to do with him; that was Shen Bei's business.

Anyway, as the Zha Tian Gang's strategist, he had used every method he could think of.

Being alive is better than being dead, right?

Just then, a Martial Artist suddenly raised his hand: “I found him!”

“Bullshit! I saw him first!” another Martial Artist yelled.

“Get lost! I clearly saw him! Give me the Phantom Step!”

“You guys are truly shameless. I don’t want Phantom Step anymore; just give me the 10,000 yuan.”

...

These Martial Artists were surprised, disappointed, or pounded their chests in frustration, among other reactions.

Qi Chuanyu’s expression instantly changed; he wasn’t a fool.

Hearing the Martial Artists in front of him chattering, and some even sighing and leaving the team, he knew what was going on.

He slowly turned around and looked.

A slow smile spread across his lips, and he exclaimed, “Holy crap! Isn’t that a living Shen Bei!”

Liao Zhongyang and Jian Tong also turned around at the same time, their faces filled with surprise and shock.

Everyone had been on pins and needles, waiting anxiously for three days, and had just thought of an enticing offer that would make everyone brave the risks to search for Shen Bei.

Who knew that before the team even set off...

He's back!

That man is back!

Hiss~~~

The three of them gasped.

They couldn't imagine how Shen Bei could run alone in the unfamiliar Earth Cave for three days and return safe and sound.

He didn't even have a single scratch on him!

Damn it, did you go on a trip?

Are you really treating the Earth Cave as an amusement park?

It must be said that even the authorities advise that one must form a team when entering and exiting the Earth Cave.

After all, the dangers are self-evident: Vicious Beasts, strange people, special zones, etc., are all unknown risks.

And how could Shen Bei's unscathed return not shock everyone?

Jian Tong rushed over immediately, wrapped her arms around him, and directly hung onto Shen Bei's waist.

No words were needed; this was the best way to express herself.

Liao Zhongyang chuckled: “Shen the Runner!”

Shen Bei: …

Thank you for the nickname!

Qi Chuanyu patted Shen Bei's shoulder, looking as if he saw through everything: “I knew you’d be back at this time. I even organized a welcoming party.”

Shen Bei pulled out his twin blades and gestured: “Come, put your face here, let me see if I can stab through it.”

Qi Chuanyu: …

He’s saying I have thick skin… Qi Chuanyu rolled his eyes: “I was doing it for your own good!”

“You’re really something,” Shen Bei's teeth ached a little: “Using my Martial Skill as a reward, why don’t you bleed yourself?”

“The nonsense you speak truly has no flavor.”

Qi Chuanyu snorted and continued: “How did I not bleed? This is called using your things to do your work. Also, I even offered a 10,000 yuan cash reward.”

“Such endless money!” Shen Bei gritted his teeth.

Jian Tong said with a smile: “Qi Chuanyu also meant well.”

Shen Bei grinned: “Well-meaning is well-meaning, it’s just a bit devious.”

Qi Chuanyu waved his hand: “We’re six of one, half a dozen of the other.”

“I think we need to rectify the atmosphere of the Zha Tian Gang,” Shen Bei said with extreme seriousness: “You guys are getting more and more shameless.”

“Don’t expose your own strengths,” Qi Chuanyu chuckled.

The few of them stood at the entrance of the safe zone, chatting and laughing for a while.

Mainly, they asked Shen Bei where he had been running these past few days.

How could Shen Bei tell the truth?

A big bluff.

He said he was kidnapped by an alien princess who insisted on him becoming her son-in-law, wanting to improve the genetic species and have many children.

Shen Bei claimed he couldn't stand it, that their aesthetics were not on the same dimension, and for the sake of the Jian Tong he had yearned for day and night, he broke through various sieges and checkpoints, returning for love.

Jian Tong's eyes were full of pink stars as he spoke.

Liao Zhongyang gave a thumbs up, calling Shen Bei a man of character.

Qi Chuanyu, on the other hand, told Shen Bei to keep making things up, wanting to publish a grand fantasy novel online.

The three of them knew Shen Bei was talking nonsense and just didn’t want to talk about his adventure.

At this moment, Governor Yu Qi and Chen Guoan from the military walked over.

“It’s good that you’re back,” Yu Qi said with a smile: “Your potential is good, young man; keep working hard in the future.”

Shen Bei nodded.

The person in front of him was an Eighth Rank Martial Warrior, not to be trifled with.

A thousand-meter flash from a single blade was truly terrifying.

Chen Guoan from the military pulled Shen Bei aside.

His face was serious, and his voice was low: “Did you offend someone?”

Speaking of which, Shen Bei was quite frank: “There were many…”

“Intelligence shows that Oleg of the Apocalypse Cult, and Nine Lives Raven, one of the Eight Great Killers of the Headhunter Tribe, are both after you.”

“Am I that important?” Shen Bei clicked his tongue: “So what? They can’t get into the country.”

Chen Guoan lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said: “Oleg might be a bit difficult, but Nine Lives Raven can come and go as he pleases.”

Shen Bei was startled, his eyes wide: “Is our national defense so lax?”

To be honest, Shen Bei was indeed a little panicked.

He had killed many members of the Headhunter Tribe, so it was understandable that Nine Lives Raven would be enraged.

After all, anyone whose organization is destroyed would be furious.

Even the Zha Tian Gang was the same; if Zha Tian Gang members were bullied outside, he would also be furious!

This was like stepping on their face.

But Nine Lives Raven was a foreigner, right? Entering and exiting Huaxia so casually, wasn't that bullshit?

Were the national defense forces that incompetent?

Chen Guoan knew Shen Bei would ask this question and sighed, saying: “Why is he called Nine Lives Raven?”

“How would I know?” Shen Bei felt that Chen Guoan’s words seemed to have another hidden meaning.

“Rumor has it he has nine faces,” Chen Guoan said, his gaze fixed, word by word: “Currently, only three faces have been discovered.”

Shen Bei's mouth twitched.

Shen Bei didn't know much about the flashy abilities of high-level Martial Artists.

But Chen Guoan saying that Nine Lives Raven had nine faces didn't seem strange.

The higher the rank, the more mysterious they became.

The most intuitive feeling was the wall in that abandoned building he was in.

There was clearly no one or any strange person, yet it could trigger an illusion, showing extremely advanced techniques.

And the scenes in that illusion.

They were simply as grand and tumultuous as a war of the gods.

Moreover, the background seemed to be the Void Realm.

So, saying Nine Lives Raven had nine faces was even conservative…

However, Shen Bei still asked: “Faces can change, but what about voice and language?”

“Do you think that’s a problem?” Chen Guoan retorted.

Shen Bei clicked his tongue: “Alright.”

“Recently, pay attention to strangers who approach you. That’s all I can say.”

Shen Bei scratched his head: “With such precautions, how am I supposed to live my life?”

“It’s better than others reminiscing about you in their memories.”

Shen Bei: …

Little Chen, you’re getting a bit cheeky.

The two chatted about various things for a while, then parted ways.

Shen Bei led Qi Chuanyu and the others out of the Earth Cave and returned to the surface.

So far.

The mission to occupy the Permanent Dungeon base in Changtu County was completely accomplished.

Domestic Martial Artists now had another safe zone for entering and exiting the Earth Cave World.

The greatest credit.

Belonged to the Zha Tian Gang.

Among them, the most dazzling was naturally Shen Bei!

...

Just as Changtu County was extensively publicizing the achievements of the local Martial Artists of the Zha Tian Gang.

In a bar in Changtu County.

A beautiful woman, accompanied by several Martial Artists in military uniforms, pushed open the bar door and looked around.

She walked to a round table in a corner and sat down.

The woman crossed her arms, rested her chin on her hands, and asked the man opposite her with a smiling expression:

“How’s the taste of Huaxia beer? Does it suit your Nine Lives Raven’s palate?”