Gao Wu: After transforming into a soft girl, I became a calamity?

Chen Li raised his head and tentatively glanced at Yu Xiaoxiao beside him.

She immediately returned his gaze, showing no fear whatsoever. Instead, she put her hands on her hips, raised her head high, and exuded a confident yet somewhat arrogant air.

He didn't even try to hide his fifth-tier aura.

Although I don't know how strong the boss is, his aura must be strong!

After taking a cold shower and scrubbing for so long, Yu Xiaoxiao had already realized what was happening.

Jiang Mian was able to suppress her, a fifth-tier cultivator, with a single hand, and even disable her skills in an instant; she was definitely not an ordinary sixth-tier cultivator!

Maybe it's the legendary vertex sequence?

Although it's uncertain which vertex it is, it's definitely incredibly powerful.

As for the identity of the calamity... as long as you can survive, being a "traitor" isn't such a big deal, right?

Since even your body isn't obeying your commands, you might as well comfort yourself and feel a little better.

Seeing Yu Xiaoxiao's arrogant demeanor, Chen Li reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

Even his henchmen are at the fifth rank, and they're so young.

Judging from her appearance alone, he couldn't be sure of the white-haired girl's age, and it was hard not to doubt her strength.

Sixth rank? Or... seventh rank?

He doesn't look like a diseased person. Could he be a high-level awakened one?

But among those desperate criminals outside, the highest level they are is only sixth rank. When did such a dragon from the other side of the river appear?

With limited clues, Chen Li could only guess:

Conservatively estimated, his strength is at the sixth rank, but his rank must be extremely high, perhaps even among the top twenty with unique abilities.

After all, he was a peak sixth-tier [Heart Demon] with a sequence of 32, which wasn't low at all!

But just now, the instant he saw this person, Chen Li felt a chill run down his spine and dared not make a move.

That's not something that can be caused by simple hierarchy suppression.

"Um, you..."

He was about to say something to break the deadlock.

Jiang Mian closed the book in his hand and said slowly:

"Alliance Leader Chen, I'm quite interested in your organization. Are you perhaps hiring?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Liqian chuckled and tentatively asked:

"Of course. If you're a sixth-tier expert and willing to be registered in the alliance, you'll receive a fixed monthly quota; we can discuss the details. If it's even higher..."

He glanced furtively at Jiang Mian's expression, which remained as calm and composed as ever, and continued:

"If it's a higher position, then it's the position of alliance leader; it's fine to give it up."

After all, this place is a place where the strong prey on the weak, so if someone stronger than him were to lead the alliance, they would naturally be eager to have that.

Of the three, Yuyitang is more like the city's police department; it generally won't take action unless something major happens.

But No. 1 Pharmacy is different.

The Jiang family is one of the top pharmaceutical giants in the core circle and a major manufacturer of various medicines.

For example, qi and blood medicines, element affinity medicines, and therapeutic medicines all originated from the Jiang family.

While the underground city route offers decent profits, it's not comparable to other potions sold nationwide.

So even though they live very close by, they don't pay much attention to this area.

Yihao Pharmacy is at most a middleman for communication, not an agent.

But that's where the problem lies.

Yihaodian Pharmacy has the most authentic and genuine sources of goods.

Furthermore, it has integrated all the pharmacies and is a "local" force, showing a tendency to integrate the entire underground city.

That's not the point. If order is stable and everyone has access to medicine, Chen Li would love to put aside his affairs and focus on becoming stronger.

But the truth is, medicine is getting more and more expensive...

The person before them was of unknown origin and whose strength was difficult to predict.

Given the unclear information, he dared not gamble recklessly. The safest approach was to treat him well, providing him with good food and drink.

In any case, these kinds of outsiders have probably gotten into some trouble and want to find a place to hide for a while.

They'll leave once the storm passes.

What I just said was a test.

But her expression didn't change much from beginning to end, which only deepened Chen Li's doubts.

"nominal?"

Jiang Mian raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile.

If you really just want to find a place to hide, this option makes it easy to escape at any time, which is indeed a safe choice.

However, she is currently "formless" and is quite lacking in resources.

A meager "base salary" was naturally not enough to entice her.

After all, with Wangchuan watching from the shadows, the act had to be performed convincingly.

But if you want the Alliance's Tier 6 members to play along, just talking won't do.

Chen Li felt uneasy under her gaze and was about to say something to make amends when he saw her slam the book she was holding onto the table.

"Forget about just having a nominal position."

Jiang Mian stood up, slowly walked to the window, turned her back to him, and looked out at the street scene.

"However, I might consider taking the position of alliance leader."

Chen Li's heart skipped a beat.

What does this mean?

Could it really be...?

Before he could even ask a question, the office door was kicked open from the outside with a bang.

A burly man with an unusual appearance strode in.

His skin was an eerie red, and his eyes were completely black with no whites, making him look quite unsettling.

As soon as he entered, his gaze fell on Jiang Mian by the window.

A hint of amazement flashed in those dark eyes, and he said bluntly:

"So that's why the door was locked; we have important guests!"

The room was soundproofed like a safe; even though he was a level six lesion patient, he could only hear scattered voices.

Upon hearing the keyword "leadership position," he couldn't help but come in and take a look.

Anyway, I'm already at the sixth level, what can't I listen to?

But that little white-haired girl is actually a fifth-tier cultivator?

Where did this guy find such a genius?

As soon as this person entered, Chen Li's expression changed drastically.

Qian Xiong is a sixth-tier [Greedy Wolf], sequence 35, with abilities on par with him, and they have always been at odds.

When Qian Xiong first entered the sixth rank, he encountered an accident that caused serious problems with his appearance and mental state. Moreover, he had no hope of entering the seventh rank and his personality became increasingly extreme.

But he is, after all, a sixth-tier being, which is quite important to the alliance.

Therefore, Chen Li usually "coaxes" Qian Xiong, afraid that he might cause trouble.

What's wrong with them?

Yu Xiaoxiao felt uncomfortable under that gaze, so she stepped forward, put her hands on her hips, and said:

"Hey, who are you? Don't you know how to knock before you come in?"

"Oh."

Qian Xiong glanced at her and scoffed:

"Little brat, who gives you the right to speak here?"

Turning to look at Jiang Mian, he changed his expression again:

"Hey beautiful, how about you introduce yourself?"

He wasn't interested in the bean sprouts.

Jiang Mian, standing to the side, possessed a calm and mature demeanor, clearly the one in control, yet her aura remained restrained, making her appear like an ordinary person.

That's quite interesting.

But if it were a seventh-tier opponent, it would be impossible for them to talk so calmly and patiently with that coward Chen Li for so long.

Therefore, Qian Xiong concluded that Jiang Mian would not have the strength of a seventh-level cultivator.

"You idiot—"

Yu Xiaoxiao was so angry that her face turned red, and wisps of white smoke rose from her forehead. She was about to curse back when Jiang Mian raised his hand to stop her.

She turned around and looked at Qian Xiong.

A slight smile played at the corners of his lips, and a hint of amusement seemed to linger in his dark golden eyes.

Jiang Mian hadn't encountered that kind of look in a long time.

This reminded her of an old friend surnamed Li.