97: This matter... needs extra money! The filial son Lu Ziming.

Hughes was dumbfounded!

That’s not what you said just now!

Wasn’t it about studying 108 ways not to eat beef?

How come he suddenly changed his tune with the City Lord, after saying he wouldn't eat beef with him?

So, he was the only one who had to suffer the grievance?

Huh?

That’s not right!

He should be happy that these two are getting along well!

He shouldn't be complaining...

But... why does he feel a little wronged inside?

“Then City Lord, you two chat, I’ll go down first...”

Hughes took a deep breath, suppressed the sour feeling in his heart, bowed, and withdrew.

Clang!

Only two people remained in the room.

Laji stared at Old Man Chen in silence, and after a long while, he slowly spoke.

“The Demon Realm has opened a second battlefield in Winter Holy City, which does need manpower, but...”

He looked Chen Beixuan up and down, and sighed softly.

“...You are too old and your strength is too weak; they probably won’t want you...”

Chen Beixuan: ......

Hmph, he looks down on me again, this old man.

Sooner or later, I’ll find a lamppost to hang him on...

This so-called Winter Holy City is a level 2 main city, requiring level 50 to enter.

He was still a bit short on level, so he obviously hadn't met the trigger condition yet.

He still had to grind.

Suddenly, Laji changed the subject.

“However... as long as I have my letter of introduction, none of these are problems...”

Chen Beixuan narrowed his eyes and said indifferently.

“What’s the condition?”

Hearing his words.

Laji suddenly swept away his decadent demeanor, and his gaze became sharp.

He said word for word: “Destroy the Light Church within the city!”

“Hmm? You want me to destroy the Light Church alone? What a joke!”

“You’re unwilling?”

“Then you’ve misunderstood. It’s just that the Light Church is extraordinarily powerful and deeply rooted...”

Chen Beixuan remained calm, his gaze fixed on him as he said.

“...A letter alone is far from enough.”

Laji stared at him with his dead fish eyes for a while.

He gradually reverted to his negative mode, and sighed.

“Besides the letter of recommendation, I’ll give you the title of Cross Army Honorary Hero, and also...”

“As long as you can complete the task, you can take as much as you want from anything belonging to the Light Church.”

“Are you satisfied with this?”

[Ding! Laji Schwo has issued you an A-rank hidden quest [Cleanse the Church]. Do you accept?]

[Cleanse the Church]: A-rank Hidden Quest

Quest Description: The Light Church has deviated from its original intention and become a parasite of the City of Radiance. City Lord Laji is not convenient to act, so he requests your assistance.

Quest Requirement: Kill 108 church members, including Archbishop Martin (0/108).

Quest Time: 24 hours.

Quest Reward: 15000 experience, 100 gold coins, plus the Cross Army Honorary title, recommendation letter, and priority in choosing spoils of war.

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He had seen the Cross Army Honorary title before; it required 1 million merit points to exchange in Sunset City.

At that time, he chose not to exchange it, unexpectedly, it now became a quest reward directly.

No reason not to take it.

Chen Beixuan showed a satisfied smile.

“Pleasure working with you!”

......

After leaving the City Lord’s mansion, Chen Beixuan did not immediately go to find Pedro.

Instead, he thought about it and sent a message to Lu Ziming.

[Old Man Chen: Gather quickly, I’m carrying you, / Location...]

[I Want to Defy the Heavens: Heart / Heart / Coming, coming, I’ll be there in 10 minutes!]

He closed the panel and fell into contemplation.

Helping Lu Ziming level up was one aspect; another was that he wanted to talk to Lu Ziming.

After all, it was Lu Ziming’s own father who first sent people to prepare to kidnap him.

What if he accidentally hung his father on a lamppost later, and Lu Ziming wanted revenge?

Of course, the worst option would be to deal with both father and son at once.

To eliminate future troubles.

But since there was a little bit of friendship, he planned to talk first.

If he could persuade his father to come to his senses in time, and then conveniently help him get rid of Chen Fan.

That would be even better...

Ten minutes later.

Lu Ziming and Super Dad hurried over, unable to resist grinning even before they got close.

“Grandpa, you finally contacted me. I thought you weren’t going to bother with me anymore...”

Super Dad still didn't talk much, but the smile on his face lingered.

Chen Beixuan smiled and nodded at him, then looked at Lu Ziming and said somewhat seriously.

“Come over here, I have something to tell you.”

After speaking, he walked towards the shadow of a house nearby.

The two looked at each other, and Healer shrugged, indicating he knew nothing.

Lu Ziming was a bit puzzled and followed him.

“What is it, Grandpa?”

Once they stopped, Lu Ziming eagerly asked.

Chen Beixuan stared into his eyes and said meaningfully.

“If I have a conflict with your father, who will you help?”

“Ah???”

Lu Ziming was instantly dumbfounded.

This question was no less difficult for him than deciding whether to save his girlfriend or his mother if they both fell into the water.

He pinched his chin, thinking seriously.

Half a minute later, he spoke.

“If it’s in the game, then I would definitely support you, Grandpa. Even if it meant making my dad quit the game, I’d fully agree.”

“But if it’s in reality, then I can only support you secretly, after all, he’s my dad...”

Chen Beixuan couldn't help but feel a bit amused after hearing this, and asked in confusion.

“You really are a filial son. If your dad quits the game, your family’s money will be lost. Don’t you feel bad?”

“Oh, what’s there to feel bad about? My old man is very rich. Which investment doesn’t involve hundreds of millions or billions? Not to mention that the server just opened a few days ago, so the investment isn’t big. Even if he loses tens of billions, it won’t affect my family’s assets in the slightest.”

Lu Ziming waved his hand, saying carelessly.

At this, Chen Beixuan couldn't help but curl his lips.

Damn capitalists...

Since the conversation had reached this point, there was nothing to hide, so he went straight to the point.

“Your father has found my real-life address and wants to kidnap me. I hope you can persuade him to stop, lest things get out of hand.”

“What? This happened too?”

Lu Ziming’s expression changed slightly, clearly kept in the dark and completely unaware.

He nodded heavily, his face serious and earnest.

“I understand. I’ll go find my dad as soon as I log off.”

As his voice fell, both of them fell silent for a moment.

Lu Ziming pondered for a while, then suddenly realized something.

Why did Grandpa’s tone sound more like a strong person speaking to a weak person?

When encountering such a thing, wasn't he afraid?

Or did he have something to rely on?

Is his family rich?

But no matter how rich, they weren't as rich as his family.

Does he have connections?

His family wasn’t bad either; usually, no one had connections as powerful as his family.

That’s strange then...

What was Grandpa’s reliance...

He knew his father had found the address, and he was still standing in front of him, perfectly fine.

He couldn't figure it out...

“I happen to be going to do a quest. You five can come along and leech experience.”

Chen Beixuan patted his shoulder, smiling as he broke the silent atmosphere.

Lu Ziming nodded, temporarily pushing the matter to the back of his mind.

“Okay, I’ll call people over now.”

Before long, the six-person team was ready.

Led by Chen Beixuan, they found Pedro in the tavern.

But as soon as they met.

Lu Ziming and the others almost dropped their jaws.