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Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Refusing the Minotaur (2nd update)

Li Qianxuan had just emerged from the Martial Hall.

In his hand, he now held a basic Spear Technique manual, [Returning Spear Technique].

The [Returning Spear Technique] had cost him 1 point of merit.

In the Foolish Underworld, where merit was harshly and arduously acquired,

even 1 point of merit was extremely precious.

Yet Li Qianxuan felt it was well worth it.

Because, just a moment ago, he had discovered a prodigious youth!

The youth had taken a mere second to elevate a freshly learned Martial Arts [Small Gathering Spear Technique] from [Initial Glimpse] to [Minor Achievement]!

What an astonishing talent!

Throughout history, how many have had such heaven-defying Martial Arts aptitudes!

This child was worthy of investing resources into, to entice him to his side!

This generous gift was one of Li Qianxuan’s strategies for recruiting.

Li Qianxuan walked briskly, his mind, apart from thinking of the prodigious youth he had just encountered, also on another matter.

It was something Ning Youchun had said to him this morning.

”Lord Li, this morning I saw Diao Deyi.”

”He was looking for Yue Guang.”

”He claimed it was to discuss archery, but I think Lord Li is well aware of what Yue Guang has been up to these past few days.”

”The hearts of men can never be satisfied, like snakes dreaming to swallow an elephant. Some people can never be fed enough.”

The more Li Qianxuan thought about it, the more furrowed his brow became.

He hadn’t shown his hand yet!

It was just a recent streak of setbacks!

Zhang Yu had died.

Yue Guang harbored different intentions.

Even Diao Deyi, still practicing in the martial school, had defected early to make other plans.

”Go!”

”Just go!”

”The ones that should leave cannot be kept!”

Li Qianxuan clenched his fists.

To say he had no grievances would be a lie.

But sometimes that’s just the way reality is.

You might invest your entire fortune into someone else, but they may not reciprocate, and might even resent and distance themselves from you!

”Diao Deyi, your starting point, it was given by me!”

Li Qianxuan held back his frustration, feeling his judgement was not off, only slightly inaccurate in reading people.

Many people he invested in already had the strength to join the Foolish Underworld.

”I had planned to let these seedlings establish deeper roots and develop a while longer, build a solid foundation before they would come to me and repay my kindness.”

”But now, there’s no choice.”

”Without troops in hand, what can be accomplished?”

”I have to let them join the Foolish Underworld ahead of time, to come at my side and assist.”

”And that prodigious youth I just discovered, with his heaven-defying talent and extraordinary destiny, is incomparable to a commoner.”

Thinking of the prodigious youth named Chen Cangwen, Li Qianxuan’s mood somewhat improved.

”Without you, Diao Deyi, I still have Chen Cangwen.”

”A monstrous genius, growing even more rapidly than you!”

”One day, you will regret not having stood by my side, unwaveringly following me!”

Clenching the [Returning Spear Technique], Li Qianxuan, as if harboring grievances, quickened his pace without even watching where he was going.

Suddenly, Li Qianxuan came to a abrupt halt.

It was as if he had seen something unbelievable, his eyes widened, fixedly staring ahead.

In front of him, two people were walking together, talking and laughing.

Li Qianxuan recognized both of them!

One was his elder brother, a hundred-household of the Foolish Underworld, Li Baizhen!

And the other was starkly... Diao Deyi!!

The defector was already dressed in the Foolish Underworld team’s attire!

He had joined the Foolish Underworld, but... not under my command! He hadn’t even mentioned a word to me!

Li Qianxuan’s fists tightened with creaking noises, the [Returning Spear Technique] manual in his right hand was crumpled, its edges curling up.

So it turns out you’ve sided with my elder brother!

What great taste! Superb taste!!

Breathing becomes somewhat labored; the rage bottled up inside seems to find no way to vent.

After all, he is the brother I grew up with from childhood, no matter how much resentment I hold towards Diao De Yi, it’s impossible to lash out at my brother.

Watching the two of them chatting and laughing in such harmony, Li Qianxuan nearly grinds his back teeth to pieces.

Out of sight, out of mind!

With a turn, he prepares to take another path, but unexpectedly...

”Qian Xuan? What a coincidence! Come, let me introduce you to someone.”

Introduce?

But when I reported to you about Diao Deyi’s demon curse, you were quite skeptical of him.

You even said that new equipment would soon be delivered, and you wanted to test Diao Deyi’s true nature.

At that time, there was overt hostility.

Now how come...

No! I can’t keep thinking about this.

Li Qianxuan takes a deep breath.

He feels that he’s not in the right state.

These thoughts shouldn’t be arising, that’s my brother, after all.

If my brother wants Diao Deyi’s help, I should fully support him.

Calming his emotions, when he turns back to face them both, a serene smile is already on his face.

”Brother, what a coincidence to see you here.”

He walks up to greet them head-on.

”And Diao Deyi too, quite the surprise.”

Li Qianxuan tries to keep his tone steady, not revealing his inner turmoil.

Yet Diao Deyi shows not the slightest hint of guilt or shame.

Upon seeing him, he joyfully cries out.

”Lord Li Qianxuan, you’re at the Foolish Underworld too! Hahaha! Look, look at my new clothes!”

It turns out becoming one of the ten officers of the Foolish Underworld, one gets a monthly salary.

Fang Yu had just started his job, and according to the rule, the treasury office directly gave him half a month’s wages, a whole fifteen silver ingots.

If he survives until the end of the month, he can get the second half’s wages. After that, it’s a regular monthly payment.

As for why it’s arranged this way, it seems related to some legacy issues and the fact that when the Foolish Underworld was first established, not many were willing to risk their lives for it.

Although the Foolish Underworld has grown to this scale, this rule of giving half a month’s wages in advance has always been kept.

Getting fifteen silver ingots for nothing, how could Fang Yu not be happy?

Although he failed to convert his assets into cash at the Sikong Pawnshop, the current demand for silver among players is still significant, and one only needs to find a reliable player to trade with properly.

One silver ingot equals ten thousand Yuan, that’s the rate at the fishing pawnshop, while the normal trade price might not be as high, but as long as it can be exchanged for cash, all is well!

Fang Yu’s mind is buzzing with calculations, completely oblivious to the fact that nearby, Li Qianxuan, is struggling to maintain his composure, his face stiff with effort.

”Officer... you’ve actually become an officer straight away!”

Li Qianxuan clenches his fists, his words practically coming out through gritted teeth.

”Yeah, I didn’t expect to become an officer just like that, holding the same position as Lord Li Qianxuan...”

Fang Yu suddenly stops talking.

He realizes that Li Qianxuan is in a bad mood today.

Strange, who has made him angry?

Li Baizhen also senses something off.

He pats his younger brother’s shoulder.

”Qian Xuan, what’s the matter?”

”...Nothing, I just received a mission and need to arrange it immediately.”

”Alright, then go ahead.”

Thud, thud, thud!

Li Qianxuan strides away.

Fang Yu watches his figure receding and has already figured out the reason.

Oh no!

Come to think of it, I’m actually Li Qianxuan’s man!

And yet, somehow, while being assessed, I’ve suddenly become Li Baizhen’s subordinate and even hold the same position as Li Qianxuan.

This... this feels a bit like a minotaur situation.

No good, I need to find an opportunity to spend some money, bring some gifts, and offer an explanation.