403: Develop a strange mask?

Shen Bei woke up very late.

Opening his eyes, the sun was like a basin in the recent days.

He pulled open the curtains.

He saw a Military vehicle parked at the villa's entrance.

The surroundings were already completely encircled by Military personnel armed with guns and ammunition.

Shen Bei was stunned.

What the hell kind of setup was this?

Playing tricks!

While contemplating, Shen Bei frowned, wondering if killing Bo Tao and Ren Qianna yesterday had stirred up a big mess?

Did they have hidden identities?

That shouldn't be right.

They were so poor they were using a golden water pot, so what kind of deep background could they possibly have?

The next moment.

When Zhuang Bifan jumped out of the Military vehicle.

Shen Bei exclaimed, 'Holy crap!'

"Nothing good ever comes of it!"

Seeing Zhuang Bifan's figure, Shen Bei breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed this Military encirclement was most likely unrelated to Bo Tao and Ren Qianna.

Perhaps it was some troublesome matter.

But then another incredible person also got out of the car.

It was Professor Gu Xinrou.

"Then there's nothing to worry about."

Shen Bei sniffed.

Professor Gu Xinrou was his teacher, the type who absolutely protected her own.

Although her strength was low, the teacher's character and their relationship were not shallow.

Shen Bei nudged Jian Tong, who was still asleep: "Wake up, we have guests."

Jian Tong mumbled an 'oh,' got up, and looked outside.

She shrieked.

She quickly rushed into the bathroom to wash up and get dressed.

Shen Bei got dressed and went downstairs.

"Old Bi, what are you doing?"

Shen Bei got straight to the point, asking directly: "With such a display, what's up? Are you going to challenge me to a duel?"

Zhuang Bifan's expression changed dramatically at first, then he said with a heavy face: "You, a Fifth Rank, how can you have the nerve to say such a thing? Wouldn't that be saying that I, a dignified Seventh Rank, am bullying people?"

As he spoke.

Zhuang Bifan exceptionally arrogantly unleashed his True Qi; the might of a Seventh Rank Martial Artist dominated the entire scene.

At this moment, Zhuang Bifan's Aura was displayed for Shen Bei to see.

The meaning was clear: 'I've leveled up.'

'Are you scared or not!'

Like a rooster who had defeated all others and earned the right to mate with the hens.

Shen Bei, without changing his expression, exuded an overbearing Aura, letting out an 'Aiyo': "This... how did I also become a Seventh Rank! How strange!"

At this moment, Zhuang Bifan had originally thought he could show off in front of Shen Bei.

But the result...

"Holy crap!"

Zhuang Bifan jumped in surprise, his eyebrows instantly furrowed into a knot, puzzled. He looked Shen Bei up and down, rubbed his eyes, and then slapped himself.

He pinched his own thigh hard.

His eyes were filled with incredulity and shock.

"You, you—" Zhuang Bifan's finger trembled, looking utterly shocked, and he said with an intense tone: "How is that possible! You were a Fifth Rank before entering the underground lair, how are you a Seventh Rank after coming out? Is this reasonable?"

"Yes, it's just unreasonable." Shen Bei stood with his hands behind his back, as steady as a mountain, his gaze profound.

Zhuang Bifan's eye twitched, and he said, forcing himself: "Alright, alright, you're awesome!"

Shen Bei nodded, 'It's good that you admit I'm awesome, not being stubborn, still a good kid.'

Then.

Shen Bei looked at Professor Gu Xinrou.

It had been a while since they last met.

Today, Professor Gu Xinrou was wearing a light, thin coat, giving off a hazy, subtly alluring temptation. Her autumn-water eyes were like clear, shimmering green waves, her skin like snow and jade, and her delicate, hooked cherry lips all gave her a perfectly exquisite beauty.

Coupled with her slender waist, which felt like it could snap with a slight squeeze, she exuded a fragile, easily bullied Aura, truly making her a sight to behold.

Teacher truly was a teacher; even with simple attire, she outshone all others.

"Teacher."

Shen Bei respectfully greeted her.

Don't mistake Shen Bei for a battle maniac who was usually extremely arrogant.

But he still had basic respect for people.

Professor Gu Xinrou smiled brightly: "You're getting stronger and stronger, I'm happy for you."

Shen Bei grinned: "It's all thanks to Teacher's good guidance."

Professor Gu Xinrou's mouth twitched, and she waved her hand: "Don't flatter me."

Professor Gu Xinrou didn't feel she had given Shen Bei much guidance in Cultivation; Shen Bei had Cultivated to success all by himself.

Even if there were a few times of guidance, it was merely part of the responsibility between teacher and student.

The few of them entered the house.

Jian Tong had just finished getting ready and was chattering with Professor Gu Xinrou about women's topics.

Shen Bei tossed Zhuang Bifan a bottle of happy soda.

"How did you end up with Professor Gu Xinrou?"

Shen Bei's tone was a bit serious.

Damn it, you're not pursuing Professor Gu Xinrou, are you?

I will seriously kill you!

Zhuang Bifan tidied his hair in the mirror, his face showing a calm expression: "After we separated in Shencheng, I've been resting these days, but actually, I've been writing the report for this underground lair trip."

Shen Bei let out an 'oh'.

He seemed to understand something.

No wonder Bo Tao and Ren Qianna appeared in Changtu County.

So, you weren't going out, and those two couldn't find you, the thief who stole their stuff, so they had to vent their resentment on me!

"Damn it, I took the bullet for you, you know?" Shen Bei said.

Zhuang Bifan, looking through the mirror's reflection, asked confusedly: "Took the bullet for me? You'll have to explain that clearly."

Shen Bei spread his hands: "Yesterday, Bo Tao and Ren Qianna ambushed me. Luckily, I also advanced to Seventh Rank, otherwise, I would have been dead."

Zhuang Bifan then turned to look at Shen Bei and gasped sharply: "You killed both of them?"

Shen Bei nodded nonchalantly: "They say when a man and woman work together, it's not tiring. They left very quickly too."

Zhuang Bifan gave an 'er': "Actually, it's understandable why they were looking for you."

"But the problem is, you're the one who stole the item."

Shen Bei's face didn't flush, and his heart didn't pound. At this moment, he was possessed by an actor, his eyes wide, saying innocently.

Zhuang Bifan's expression immediately stiffened: "It's pointless to shift the blame now; the people are already dead."

Shen Bei shrugged.

Zhuang Bifan continued the previous topic: "I was writing the report, right? Professor Gu Xinrou happened to come to the Military department to find Bai Wei to discuss the feasibility of some Fifth Dimension Attribute, and she accidentally saw me. She read my report and pointed out that the odd object mask has great potential."

Shen Bei was startled: "Great potential?"

Zhuang Bifan said: "According to Professor Gu Xinrou's idea, this item can be attempted to be replicated. My report went up, and the leaders above were also very interested in the topic of whether the odd object mask could be replicated, so they arranged for Professor Gu Xinrou to be the team leader, heading this area of research."

Shen Bei was silent for a moment after hearing this.

He had to admit, Professor Gu Xinrou really had ideas.

The odd object mask could even be replicated?

Shen Bei didn't understand much about this, or rather, he simply didn't understand it at all.

Even Qi Chuanyu, Niu Yanben, Du Ziteng, and Liao Zhongyang, those four guys, understood a little about alchemy and forging.

But Shen Bei, apart from Cultivating Martial Skill, didn't even think about anything else.

Let alone how to replicate the odd object mask.

"Do you think it's possible?" Shen Bei asked tentatively.

If it could really be replicated, that would be great.

Its effect would be very significant.

Although there were also instances of backlash.

But overall, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.

Zhuang Bifan shrugged: "How would I know? Without researching it, no one will know the outcome."

"So, you guys came this time to retrieve the mask, right?"

"Yes, outside are all escort personnel."

"Then why did you come?"

"In case you're stubborn like a donkey and don't take out the odd object mask, I can have a good talk with you."

"Hmph!"

Shen Bei rolled his eyes, flipped his palm, and placed the odd object mask on the table: "Do you really think you can beat me?"

Zhuang Bifan shook his head: "It's a talk; who said anything about fighting you? We're teammates."

He understood...

Theoretically, this odd object mask belonged to both of them jointly.

Fang Han wasn't killed by Shen Bei alone, but by the combined efforts of two people.

It was just that the odd object mask was with Shen Bei.

"You're being petty now, aren't you?" Shen Bei teased.

Zhuang Bifan: ...