502: That's right, I mean

Shen City, Liaobei.

Northeast Military Region Headquarters.

Inside a certain villa.

Shen Bei had just arrived as if through Transmigration, appearing in an instant.

He was immediately greeted by Zhuang Bifan scrubbing his body naked.

“Holy crap, you pervert!”

Zhuang Bifan was startled at first. Seeing the slight ripple in the air, he thought Bai Wei had suddenly arrived via Transmigration.

But it was Shen Bei!

Shen Bei couldn't bear to look, making a small gesture with his hand: “Men have many ideals; there’s no need to be self-conscious.”

“Screw you!”

Zhuang Bifan almost spat blood. He shook his towel, wiped the water from his body, and put on his clothes, then asked curiously: “Why are you suddenly here? From the Military gate to the villa, was it necessary to use Instant Shadow Return to Origin Pact?”

Shen Bei sat on the sofa and said faintly: “I’m back from Jingcheng.”

“Oh, from Jingcheng—wait a minute!”

Zhuang Bifan suddenly widened his eyes, looking puzzled, his eyebrows twitching wildly: “Back from where?”

“Jingcheng,” Shen Bei replied again.

Zhuang Bifan suddenly rubbed his Face, as if trying to rub away all the mixed emotions: “You’re not joking, are you? A distance of nearly seven hundred kilometers, and you’re back with one Instant Shadow Return to Origin Pact?”

Shen Bei nodded: “It’s a piece of cake. I’m so powerful now that I even scare myself.”

Hiss~~

Zhuang Bifan gasped.

Having not seen Shen Bei for a few months, this guy was truly amazing, like a mother opening the door for her amazing child—amazingly home.

This distance…

Even Bai Wei couldn't do it!

Zhuang Bifan looked at Shen Bei with great suspicion, completely unable to understand how he had done it.

“By the way, why are you showering in my villa?” Shen Bei pressed.

When Shen Bei left Shen City, he left a river pebble anchor point in this villa.

That's how he returned at the fastest speed.

He just didn't expect that Zhuang Bifan would be showering here…

Zhuang Bifan rolled his eyes and replied: “First, I need to correct you; this is the Military, you have no property here. Second, the Military’s boiler is broken, so I can only boil water to shower myself.”

“Oh, I thought you had some special Hobbies; now I’m relieved.”

Zhuang Bifan: …

Do you even hear what you’re saying?

What, the places you’ve lived can trigger strange sexual fetishes in some people?

What a filthy thought!

…

The two walked downstairs, strolling in the courtyard, heading towards the main gate.

“Aren’t you supposed to be studying in Jingcheng? What are you back for this time?”

Zhuang Bifan asked curiously as they walked.

Zhuang Bifan knew Shen Bei too well.

This guy was definitely not someone who would wander around idly.

Every place he went or thing he did definitely involved his own interests.

Shen Bei didn't hide it, saying: “Isn’t Bai Wei coming back to visit? I came to see her.”

Zhuang Bifan shrugged: “I also got the news an hour ago; she should be in Lingnan City by now. But I don’t think it’s that simple, right?”

Shen Bei took a deep breath: “It is indeed a bit tricky, quite a headache. How about you come down to the dungeon with me?”

Facing Shen Bei’s invitation, Zhuang Bifan directly shook his head and refused, saying: “I am Military, not a mercenary. I must be on guard at all times and cannot wander off.”

Actually, what Zhuang Bifan wanted to say more was that following Shen Bei meant starving three times a day.

This guy was too good at attracting trouble.

It was evident from the last Xing Sha Dungeon; for a mere bounty mission, he caused trouble multiple times.

He was incredibly reckless.

Especially in the North Mansion’s Crystal Palace.

He clearly could have avoided conflict and retreated safely.

But he insisted on killing everyone inside.

He almost lost his life there…

Thinking about it really was… a headache.

At this moment, Shen Bei shrugged: “If you don’t come down to the dungeon with me, then the great benefits will remain untold.”

Zhuang Bifan didn't care at all, waving his hand: “You go reap them yourself. I wish you a full warehouse.”

Good heavens!

Shen Bei almost didn't recognize Zhuang Bifan; this guy actually didn't show a hint of greed.

Impressive, admirable.

If it were him, he would definitely dig to the bottom of it.

The two walked to the entrance.

People had already lined up early, waiting for Bai Wei and the others to return.

Shen Bei and Zhuang Bifan hid under a tree, chatting idly.

Not long after.

A convoy appeared from the intersection and soon stopped at the Military’s main gate.

Some Military rushed forward and opened the car doors.

The first to step out was Bai Wei.

Then Di Ren, Shi Gandang, and Eight Grandmothers, the three Martial Gods, exited the car.

Eight Grandmothers disliked noise, so with the help of a Military, she went directly through the small gate first.

The last to get out was a man in his fifties. Although his Face was fierce, his eyes were very amicable.

This formed a strong visual contrast. If someone didn’t know the truth, it would indeed be a bit confusing whether he was a good person or a bad person.

The others gathered around the Martial Gods, asking about their well-being.

Bai Wei merely asked if there were any urgent special situations that needed to be handled by the Military.

After being told that everything in the Military Region was normal, Bai Wei waved her hand, dismissing these people.

Then she looked at Shen Bei and Zhuang Bifan, who were standing under a tree.

She beckoned to them.

“This is Shen Bei, and Zhuang Bifan. They are the two who captured Gu Jiu alive.”

Bai Wei stated simply.

General’s eyes held an inexplicable warmth, his Face a blend of apologetic firmness, and he stepped forward respectfully to shake hands, his voice emotional:

“Young and promising! Truly young and promising!”

“To be honest with you two, when Heaven-Shaking Slave took me to the dungeon imperial city and ambushed me, I thought I’d never come back in this life.”

“But as fate would have it, thanks to your efforts, I still returned!”

“Thank you, thank you!”

Zhuang Bifan, poker-faced, spoke formally: “Senior General, you flatter us. It was also a matter of fate that we stumbled upon it. Your safe return is the greatest comfort!”

General smiled and nodded.

This Zhuang Bifan was truly good, neither servile nor overbearing, speaking powerfully and orderly. In the future, he would at least be part of the leadership.

Then, General looked at Shen Bei.

Shen Bei coughed: “Uh… Zhuang Bifan has said all the polite words, so I’ll be more practical.”

As soon as he said this, Bai Wei’s eyelid twitched.

Good heavens!

Was he acting up again?

According to Bai Wei’s understanding of Shen Bei’s personality, this guy definitely wanted to ask for something!

But this wasn't the right occasion!

Moreover, even if he wanted something, he couldn't ask for it directly; he had to find an intermediary to subtly remind General to give a reward.

After all, General was a Martial God, one of the Twelve Heavenly Kings!

Bai Wei was about to stop him.

But it was too late…

Shen Bei, with a hint of slight greed and anticipation, said bluntly: “We almost died trying to capture Gu Jiu alive. Senior General wouldn’t just watch his juniors take such risks and feel at ease, would he?”

Bai Wei rubbed her forehead helplessly upon hearing this.

Shi Gandang burst out laughing.

Di Ren, who had been mostly silent, also had a flicker in his eyes, watching with interest.

It had to be said.

Shen Bei was truly bold, and utterly unreserved.

Like a brute.

General was a Martial God!

He would certainly not be remiss.

The gratitude that should be given would definitely be given.

But Martial Gods, more or less, also needed Face, right…

However, General was clearly not the kind of person who would turn hostile and disown someone just because a junior was presumptuous.

General laughed heartily a few times, then turned to Bai Wei and said: “Your person has a good personality; I like straightforwardness.”

Bai Wei rubbed her temples: “He’s a lone wolf.”

“What?!”

General was slightly surprised: “He hasn’t been recruited into the Military yet?”

Bai Wei shrugged.

General looked at Shen Bei, questioning: “Do you have an opinion about the Military?”

“Do you have an opinion about me?” Shen Bei retorted.

General shook his head.

Shen Bei spread his hands.

Then it’s not an issue…

General sighed: “Alright, alright, a free bird isn’t bad either.”

Then, General reached out into the Void Realm and pulled out a Martial Skill from his Storage Ring.

“Life Severing Strike, a rather excellent Martial Skill. It just depends on whether you can Cultivate it successfully,” General said.

Wait a minute—

Shen Bei’s mind buzzed.

What Martial Skill?

Life Severing Strike?

Isn’t that the death skill Wu Di is currently studying and trying to decipher?!