96: I don't eat beef! Unless...

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City of Radiance, teleportation array.

Swish!

A white light flashed!

Two figures gradually solidified.

It was Chen Beixuan and Pedro.

They used the Myriad Realms Kun's teleportation to first reach the nearest city, then transferred to the City of Radiance.

Pedro looked at the dense crowd on the street, feeling his palms itch.

But seeing Master Chen beside him, he thought for a moment and restrained his inner impulse.

Since he chose to follow Master Chen, he had to change these bad habits!

Master Chen always preferred to walk the righteous path; he would openly rob rather than sneak around.

Unlike him, who always liked to take the back door...

"Master Chen, where are we going?"

"You go to the tavern across the street and wait for me. I'm going to the City Lord's Mansion... to catch up."

Chen Beixuan narrowed his eyes and said.

"Alright."

Pedro scurried towards the tavern, rubbing his hands excitedly.

Since Master Chen wasn't around, it would be easy...

My treasures, I'm coming...

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Guard Team barracks quarters.

Taking advantage of the break between shifts.

Hughes was discussing recent battles with several other squadron leaders around a table.

"By my reckoning, that batch of Cross Army recruits should have arrived by now."

"Sigh, the conscription has been too frequent lately, and the city residents are starting to resist. Several people caused trouble at the gate today..."

"There's nothing we can do. The front lines are tense, so even if you're under pressure, you have to hold on."

"I really don't understand. It's not like our human race doesn't have strong individuals. Why do they insist on sending us small fries to the battlefield?"

"I think, the higher-ups simply don't care about our lives. They treat us as cannon fodder; if we die, so be it!"

"Oh, well, if you're not capable, you're cannon fodder. If you were strong enough, you'd already be enjoying life in the Winter Holy City!"

"Alright, that's enough talk."

A stern voice sounded!

Hughes tapped the table, interrupting them, and said seriously.

"Don't think that just because the Winter Holy City is a higher level, they have it better than us. I'm telling you, the Demon Realm has already opened a spatial passage there and could attack the Human Realm at any time!"

At these words, their expressions instantly changed.

"What! The Demon Realm is coming too? Then what's the point of fighting!"

"Those guys from the Demon Realm, any one of them is full of brute strength. They're even harder to deal with than the Demon Race."

"No wonder military forces have been frequently mobilized recently. So, the Demon Realm is also joining the fun..."

"Sigh, just destroy it all. I'm tired..."

The squadron leaders were full of worry, sighing frequently.

Hughes shook his head, just about to give them a motivational speech, when he was interrupted by a subordinate who rushed in to report.

"Captain Hughes, there's an old man named Old Man Chen outside. He specifically asked for you and said you know him."

"Old Man Chen? Quickly invite... Uh, ahem, that... let him in."

Hughes reacted in time, raised a hand, coughed, and said seriously.

"Yes."

After the soldier left.

He sent away the several worried-looking squadron leaders, then waited alone.

Before long, his subordinate led Chen Beixuan in.

"You may leave."

Hughes waved his hand, dismissing the soldier, leaving just the two of them in the room.

Looking at the reclusive powerful individual, Old Man Chen, he smiled.

But just as he was about to speak, he saw the other party raise his staff!

"Freezing Spell!"

Frozen -50015, Soul Kill -136800!

Hughes was frozen with a look of astonishment, even forgetting to unbind himself.

Then he saw Old Man Chen stride forward aggressively.

Raised his hand!

Slap! Slap!

Two crisp sounds!

He instantly felt his cheeks tingle, looking utterly bewildered.

He didn't know why Old Man Chen hit him.

He said somewhat aggrievedly.

"Chen Lao... What are you doing?"

Chen Beixuan scoffed at the words, enunciating each syllable.

"I'm telling you, I don't eat beef!"

Hughes was almost in tears upon hearing this.

What does your eating beef or not have to do with me!

And what does it have to do with hitting me?

What kind of explanation is that?

He was on the verge of tears, his brain working rapidly!

He quickly realized the key point!

That's it!

Chen Lao must be resentful about being arrested before, so he's taking it out on him!

But...

He was puzzled.

At that time, on the way to catch up with the army, it was just the two of them. Why didn't he take it out then, and only now?

Sigh...

The thoughts of reclusive powerful individuals are truly difficult to understand...

Resistance was impossible.

What else could he do but endure it!

He feigned a look of painful determination and said.

"You can hit me. If it can appease your anger, old sir, then even death is worth it."

After speaking, he closed his eyes, an expression of heroic sacrifice on his face.

Seeing this, Chen Beixuan was utterly bewildered!

That's not right...

Why is this not like the script he imagined?

He should be enraged, then resist violently!

And finally be subdued by himself, getting his face slapped?

What the hell is this pitiful, submissive appearance!

In his astonishment,

he also lost the interest in having the 'serf turning over and singing' moment.

"Two slaps are a lesson for you for drafting me into the army. We're even now."

"Take me to see Laji. I want to talk to him about how to eat beef."

Although this trip to Sunset City was quite fruitful.

The matter of being inexplicably drafted couldn't just be let go.

Now that he had the strength not to eat beef, he had to get something out of it.

Hughes's heart sank upon hearing this, and he quickly opened his eyes to persuade him.

"Master Chen, you mustn't! City Lord Laji's strength is extraordinary, please don't be impulsive!"

Although he didn't know why Chen Lao kept mentioning beef, he knew from what just happened that it certainly wasn't a good thing.

One was his respected superior, and the other was a reclusive powerful individual he had befriended.

He genuinely didn't want to see conflict arise between the two parties.

"Just take me to see him. You don't need to worry about anything else."

Chen Beixuan said indifferently.

Hughes looked troubled but couldn't refuse, so he could only agree helplessly.

..."Alright."

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City Lord's Mansion.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Hmm? Who, who is it?"

"City Lord, it's me."

"Ah... come in."

Creak~

Hughes led Chen Beixuan into the room.

As soon as he entered, he saw Laji's face, red from being pressed against something while sleeping, and the glistening drool not wiped clean from the corner of his mouth.

"City Lord, this is..."

Hughes didn't know what to say for a moment.

Should he say he was here to cause trouble?

He wouldn't dare.

Just as he was in a dilemma.

Laji had already recognized Chen Beixuan, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and he pointed a finger.

"Hiss... I remember you, you're that... that... Old Man Chen? Yes, Old Man Chen."

After speaking, he sighed deeply, saying dejectedly.

"It's over. Even you've come back. Did Sunset City still fail to hold out... Sigh..."

"Well, the human race will eventually be extinguished in the long river of time. Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. Destruction is no big deal..."

"Cough... City Lord, Sunset City is fine. He came back because his merits were fulfilled..."

Hughes saw him sinking into a storm of negative emotions and quickly coughed lightly to explain.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Laji's face regained a bit of spirit.

Hughes was about to say a few more words, but Chen Beixuan pushed him aside.

"Move aside, I'll do it."

He stood in front and threw out a reconnaissance.

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Spirit Mage · Laji · Schwa: ??? Level

Health: ???

Attack: ???

Defense: ???

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Danger Level: Extremely Fatal!!!

Introduction: A descendant of the World God Race of Light, assigned as the City Lord of the City of Radiance because he was too lazy. Although his name is Laji Schwa, everyone who underestimated him has turned into withered bones...

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Chen Beixuan was silent.

Chen Beixuan thought.

Chen Beixuan was relieved.

"City Lord, I came to ask if there are any other places like Sunset City that need help."

"I... still want to go!"

Hughes: ???

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