Even blind box hunters don't choose their partners? I got Su Daji from my blind box!

The night wind was noisy.

Just like Lin Xiao's messy hair at this moment.

To be honest, this is beyond what can be described as "bare walls".

Behind me, the cool moonlight shone down.

Chang'e, holding the Jade Rabbit, dangles barefoot in the air, her untouched eyes sweeping across the surroundings.

"Master, don't be sad. This kind of temple... is quite enlightening."

Lin Xiao's lips twitched violently, and he clutched his chest, his heart bleeding.

Transparent?

This is totally drafty!

Just then, the rickety door frame was knocked on with utmost politeness.

"Knock knock."

A lieutenant colonel in a dark green special operations uniform, carrying a two-stripe, one-star badge on his shoulder, strode across the ruins.

Ignoring the crumbling walls around him that could collapse at any moment, he walked straight up to Lin Xiao and snapped to attention with a perfect military salute.

"Wang Meng, adjutant of the Zhenbei Army."

The tough guy had piercing eyes and a booming voice.

"By order of General Bai Potian, please ask Lin Xiao to make a trip."

Lin Xiao's eyelids twitched.

Bai Potian? That legendary General Who Guards the North?

Could it be because he broke Bai Qi's mentality in the dungeon and now wants to get revenge?

"What do you want from me?"

Lin Xiao took a half step back without making a sound, protecting Chang'e behind him, his mind racing.

"If it's about Bai Qi, then it's a fair competition. Besides, I didn't do anything to him. It's good for young people to experience some setbacks..."

Wang Meng paused for a moment, a strange expression appearing on his poker face.

"Lin, you've misunderstood."

"The general is looking for you about your upcoming exam. He's currently at the Ministry of Education in Kyoto with Minister Qin and the others. Also..."

Wang Meng paused, his gaze drifting into the distance.

"Miss Su Daji is currently a guest there."

Lin Xiao was taken aback.

So that little vixen was invited for tea by General Bai?

No wonder they didn't rush over immediately.

"Um... Lieutenant Wang."

Lin Xiao pointed to the devastating ruins, his throat dry and his voice trembling slightly.

"This building..."

Wang Meng explained upon hearing this.

"It's because Miss Su fought with the Yin Erosion Master from the Ten Thousand Poisons Cave in Southern Xinjiang."

"Although there were no casualties, some surrounding buildings were damaged."

Lin Xiao asked with concern.

"Is Daji injured?"

Wang Meng shook his head: "No, the scene was very heated at the time. Just before they were about to start fighting, General Bai arrived and stopped them from fighting."

Lin Xiao let out a breath.

It's good that you're alright...

Wait, who is this Yin-type Grandmaster? Why is he fighting with my Daji?

Lin Xiao suddenly froze, then thought of something else, and felt his vision go black.

Whose responsibility is this loss?

If it's attributed to Daji, then it's also attributed to me.

How much compensation will be owed for this building?

Even if I sliced ​​myself up and sold the slices, it wouldn't be enough!

"Then... about the compensation issue..."

Lin Xiao's palms were sweaty as he tentatively asked.

"Do I need to go through any procedures? Can I pay in installments? I'm still a student and don't have much savings. Maybe I should give the government an IOU..."

"puff."

Looking at "Tian Sha," who was just moments ago ruthless and decisive in the dungeon, treating all living beings like dirt.

At this moment, however, he looked pained over a few bricks, and Wang Meng's lips twitched uncontrollably, almost unable to hold back his tears.

"compensation?"

Wang Meng waved his hand and pointed downstairs.

"Lin, listen."

Lin Xiao was taken aback and listened intently.

There was no crying or cursing on the street below.

instead……

"Crackling and popping—!"

The deafening sound of firecrackers echoed through the night sky, accompanied by the clamor of gongs and drums; one might mistake it for a wedding.

"This..." Lin Xiao was stunned.

"Thanks to you," Wang Meng explained, suppressing a laugh, "because of the structural damage caused by this force majeure event, the higher authorities have granted special approval for the renovation plan of dilapidated buildings in this old urban area."

"Immediate demolition, special handling only."

"All residents will be compensated at the highest standard."

Wang Meng held up three fingers and waved them in front of Lin Xiao.

"Based on the size of your apartment, plus compensation for emotional distress and relocation expenses, you can probably get... three school district apartments in the city center, plus five million in cash."

"The neighbors were just discussing whether to set up a memorial tablet for you to thank you for blowing up the building."

Lin Xiao: "..."

The wind stopped.

My back doesn't ache anymore, and my legs don't hurt anymore.

Lin Xiao straightened his back instantly, the pain on his face vanished, and his expression transformed into one of righteous indignation, radiating a sacred glow.

The bigger picture has been opened up!

He straightened the tattered collar of his school uniform and said seriously.

"Lieutenant Wang, as a citizen of the Dragon Kingdom, it is my inescapable responsibility, Lin Xiao, to cooperate with urban development and improve the living environment of residents!"

"What's with all this talk about money? How vulgar!"

"If the country needs it, let alone this one building, even if we blow up the whole neighborhood for fun, I, Lin Xiao, would have no objection!"

"Come on! Take me to see the general; I love drinking tea!"

Chang'e, who was behind him, couldn't understand what he was saying, but she was deeply moved.

……

"Buzz—"

Wang Meng took out a black token engraved with intricate array patterns.

Light swirled, and space distorted.

A strong feeling of weightlessness washed over me, and when my feet touched the ground again, the pungent, burnt smell disappeared.

Only a faint smell of specially supplied tobacco remained in the air, along with a chilling sense of oppression.

This is a deep corridor, at the end of which is an extremely heavy alloy door.

Even through the door, Lin Xiao could clearly feel the fluctuations of qi and blood emanating from inside.

That's not one person.

It's a group.

Every breath was like a live volcano about to erupt; just getting close to it made one's skin ache and one's hair stand on end.

"arrive."

Wang Meng stopped at the doorway, but instead of pushing it open, he stepped aside and made a "please" gesture.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath.

They come, the security.

He reached out, pressed his hand against the cold door, and pushed it hard.

"Boom!"

The heavy alloy door slid open slowly.

A cold, white light poured out, making Lin Xiao squint slightly.

The conference room was large and filled with smoke.

A long conference table, large enough to accommodate dozens of people, was now full of people.

Qin Weiguo held his teacup and looked at him with a smile.

Lei Zhen sat imposingly beside him, his eyes filled with fervor, as if he wanted to rush up and claim kinship.

Fatty Qian Duoduo was playing with the ten rings on his hand, which were glittering with gold.

The aloof and sophisticated Gu Qinghe pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses, her expression complex.

Ye Guyun's eyes were bloodshot, and behind him, sword energy faintly sliced ​​through the void.

Zhang Zhiwei, the old Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, closed his eyes to meditate, his purple robe fluttering even without wind.

Xing Zhantian of the War God Hall exuded murderous intent, while Zhou Wang, with piercing eyes, looked at Lin Xiao with a smile.

The Yin Shi Ancestor hunched his shoulders, staring in a certain direction with a gloomy expression, but the moment he saw Lin Xiao, he managed to force a smile that looked more like a grimace.

Next to Qin Weiguo sat a middle-aged man dressed in silver armor.

General of the North, Bai Potian!

He was like a pillar of strength, simply sitting there and suppressing the aura of all ten grandmasters present.

Across from him, Su Daji was leisurely eating grapes as if nothing had happened.

Eleven Grandmasters!

This represents half of the martial arts world in China!

This lineup is enough to wipe out a small country overnight!

As Lin Xiao stepped in, the previously noisy conference room fell silent instantly.

brush!

A dozen pairs of eyes were fixed on him.

Examining, appreciating, being curious, being wary...

The air was so heavy it felt like solidified mercury, making it hard to breathe.

Lin Xiao felt a sudden weight on his shoulders, as if he were carrying a mountain.

Is this the top-tier combat power of the Dragon Kingdom?

Lin Xiao swallowed hard. Even with his thick skin, he couldn't help but feel a little thirsty in front of these big shots.

however.

At this critical moment.

A pink phantom suddenly sprang up from the chair opposite Bai Potian.

"Your Majesty!"

Her sweet, cloying voice instantly shattered the somber atmosphere of the conference room.

Su Daji was peeling grapes with her legs crossed when she saw Lin Xiao, and her eyes suddenly lit up like light bulbs.

She completely ignored all the masters present and transformed into a fragrant breeze.

With arms outstretched and surging momentum, it pounced fiercely towards Lin Xiao.

"You're finally back! I've missed you so much!"

With that surging momentum, if it were to actually hit him, Lin Xiao felt he would suffocate on the spot and receive a wave of facial cleanser treatment.

however.

Just a second before that soft, delicate body was about to touch Lin Xiao.

"Clang!"

A clear, crisp bell rang throughout the venue.

The temperature in the entire conference room plummeted to freezing point instantly.

A white figure appeared in front of Lin Xiao without warning.

Chang'e held the Jade Rabbit in one hand, and gently raised the other hand, her slender index finger touching Su Daji's smooth forehead.

Just one finger.

Yet it is as insurmountable as an insurmountable barrier.

No matter how hard Su Daji tried, she could not advance even an inch.

"Who?!"

Su Daji's beautiful eyes widened, her nine fox tails instantly bristled, pink mist rose, and she stared intently at the woman who had suddenly appeared before her.

Chang'e didn't even lift her eyelids.

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze as cold as ancient ice, her tone revealing a deep-seated disdain and arrogance, as if she were looking at something dirty.

"Disheveled and frivolous in demeanor."

"The demon race is just the demon race, they really can't be brought to the table."

Chang'e withdrew her finger and took out a clean white handkerchief from her bosom.

He slowly wiped the spot where he had just touched Su Daji, then casually tossed it away like trash.

"Don't you even know what kind of occasion this is?"

"It is immoral and lacks decorum."

Su Daji: "???"

The bigwigs in the room: "!!!"