“Oh no, I forgot something!”
After arriving at his new residence — a duplex apartment with a monthly rent of 2000 near the Wetland Park, and after unpacking his luggage, Chen Huaian suddenly realized he had forgotten something.
“The old man said there’s a bounty for killing monsters, right? Even though I haven’t joined the Demon-Slaying Division, as a civilian Demon-Slaying Master, I should still be able to claim the bounty, right?”
He wasn’t sure how much the black-furred rat was worth.
A weak monster like that probably wouldn’t be worth much.
Probably just a few thousand yuan at most.
“Still, it’s not a big deal. There are so many monsters now; even if each one is only worth a few thousand yuan, as long as I kill enough, I can accumulate wealth.”
Thinking about this, Chen Huaian felt excited — finally, he could make money in a way he preferred more.
Even without joining the Demon-Slaying Division, he could still collect bounties from Dragon Soar Internet Cafe, living freely while taking advantage of opportunities. How wonderful!
Just as he was thinking this,
His phone rang.
Chen Huaian opened it and saw an unfamiliar number.
“Hello? Who is this?”
[Fellow Brother Huaian~] A familiar voice came from the other end.
“Uncle? How did you get my number?”
[It was saved when your phone was checked at the security bureau… This isn’t important. I’m calling to inform you that I’ve arranged for a Resurrector to treat your cancer. Come over in three days.]
“Oh, but I haven’t joined the Demon-Slaying Division.”
[That’s fine, I can’t just watch you die. We’re brothers.]
“But it seems inappropriate to trouble others…”
[It’s free.]
“Alright, I’ll come!”
Chen Huaian agreed enthusiastically.
As long as it’s free, everything else doesn’t matter!
[Then, meet me at Dragon Soar Internet Cafe on the third floor at 9 AM in two days.]
Wuzzy Beard seemed to have known exactly how to handle Chen Huaian, his words carrying a subtle smile.
“Okay, no problem.”
The two discussed the bounty for the black-furred rat.
Chen Huaian misunderstood, thinking the bounty for the black-furred rat was 20,000 yuan. This was due to the fact that the black-furred rat had been smashed beyond recognition and couldn’t be recovered. If it were intact, the bounty would double.
This money would be transferred to Wuzzy Beard after the application was reviewed.
Wuzzy Beard would then transfer it to Chen Huaian.
…
[Alright, let’s hang up.]
Wuzzy Beard hung up without further comment.
He was still on the bustling street.
He gradually realized one thing.
While Chen Huaian not joining the Demon-Slaying Division was disappointing, as long as Chen Huaian felt the warmth of humanity, he would eventually be moved and join the Demon-Slaying Division.
“Tsk tsk, old hands are always better. I’m truly a genius!”
Wuzzy Beard praised himself.
His mood improved, and he couldn’t help but think about the sword-wielding youth he was supposed to contact from Old Li’s side.
“Chen Huaian missed out temporarily, but that sword-wielding kid mustn’t miss out. He’s our hope for Heavenly Abode District!”
Wuzzy Beard thought, clenching his fist.
Chen Huaian’s resistance stemmed from his dark past, but surely the sword-wielding youth didn’t have such a tragic family, illness, or a cheating girlfriend, did he?
“If such coincidences really exist in this world, I’d rather stand on my head and eat shit!”
…
…
“Sigh, there are still many good people in this world.” Chen Huaian put down his phone, feeling a mix of emotions. Unfortunately, these good people appeared after he became a Resurrector, otherwise, he would have been deeply moved.
He plugged his phone into the charger.
Chen Huaian briefly tidied up the room.
He first took the talismans off the storage box and stuck them on the door. Previously, they were just decorations, but now he knew their purpose and used them as a defense against monster invasions.
Then, he opened the storage box.
In the box, Ba Ji looked listless, appearing spiritless.
“It might be because it’s been cooped up. I’ll give it a couple of injections later.” Chen Huaian picked up Ba Ji and placed it aside, reaching for the motionless big green fish.
He thought the big green fish had died.
But when he touched its tail, it suddenly leaped half a meter high with a splash, startling Chen Huaian.
“Goodness, has this fish become a spirit? It hasn’t died even after being dehydrated for so long?!” Chen Huaian stared at the big green fish on the ground, its eyes wide open, mouth flapping wildly as if cursing.
It took him about an hour to move from the hotel to the rental apartment, including time spent looking for a place and negotiating.
So, it took nearly three hours to settle in. After all that time, the fish was not only alive but also still very energetic?!
“Could it be a monster?”
He narrowed his eyes, pulling out a talisman from his pocket.
He asked Wuzzy Beard how monsters appeared.
Wuzzy Beard couldn’t explain it clearly but said that anything abnormal was likely a monster or an evil spirit. Just deal with it directly.
Now the big green fish was acting abnormal.
So, deal with it!
At least 20,000 yuan as a safety net~
[Stupid fish!]
Ba Ji glared viciously at the big green fish.
If it hadn’t been weakened by the talisman’s shockwave, it would have crushed this stinky fish.
The big green fish sensed Ba Ji’s gaze and immediately froze in place, its eyes rolling upward, even emitting a fishy smell.
“Why is it barely alive again? Is it a dying glow?”
Chen Huaian picked up the limp big green fish and placed it in the bathtub, filling it halfway with water. Seeing the fish’s belly flip and its breathing weaken slightly, he felt relieved.
“It’s a dying glow, but it’s not dead.”
Chen Huaian put away the talisman: “I’m not a bloodthirsty person. If you survive tonight, I won’t cook you.”
However, he didn’t know that the moment he closed the bathroom door,
The big green fish in the bathtub immediately flipped over, staring with wide eyes and drinking water frantically, causing bubbles to fill the tub.
…
“Meow~”
When Chen Huaian arrived in the living room,
Ba Ji was licking its paw and meowing at him, looking much more spirited.
“Good, you must be hungry. I’ll get you something good to eat right away.” Seeing Ba Ji’s improved condition, he decided not to give it an injection and instead bought cat food on Meituan using his phone.
Sitting on the sofa, Chen Huaian calmed his mind and began organizing his chaotic thoughts.
Ba Ji also breathed a sigh of relief.
[As expected, the boss sealed the windows and doors. There’s no escaping, not at all…]
By now, it had almost given up.
As for why it didn’t want to be injected…
It already had a limp leg, although it was faking it now. If it got another injection and limped, how would it fake it? Dragging both legs on the ground? That would be too painful!
“Bracelet, amulet, herbs, thunderfire talisman, Black Scaled Sword, Spring Revival Acupuncture Technique, Pulse Opening Acupuncture Technique, and the Qinglian Sword Canon.” Chen Huaian laid out everything he could take out on the coffee table.
For those he couldn’t bring out, he wrote them down on paper.
Looking at the pile of items on the coffee table, he squinted his eyes.
Given that the electronic girlfriend game = Companion Spirit Item,
And knowing that talismans from Companion Spirit Items are usable,
The other things obtained from Companion Spirit Items are likely genuine as well.
“So, where is the mystery? Let me understand you better, hehehe…” Chen Huaian muttered to himself, his probing gaze scanning each item like an X-ray.
