Xing Tie: Wait a minute! How come Weng Xing has two saviors?

"Oh dear, Savior Chef, don't take it so seriously~ I was just bored today, so I 'borrowed' your appearance a little, went to your Golden Grand Hotel to 'inspect' the work, and incidentally tasted a few of your family's secret-recipe grilled fish."

It tastes good! But I'm only giving it four stars, except for yours, which I'd only give five!

Chapter 101 Sai Feier: Starting as Bai Mo, I Seduced Everyone in the Golden Hotel.

She deftly somersaulted and landed next to the chimney of another rooftop. "See? I'm a man of principle. I only ate the fish, but I didn't steal a single penny from you! My word is my bond!"

Bai Mo sped up, closing the distance, his tone even more unfriendly: "You can eat fish if you want! Who gave you permission to use my face to flirt with my waiter?!"

And you even said things like, "Woman, don't leave after get off work tonight," and "Woman, you've successfully caught my attention"?! You're practically ruining my reputation!

Just thinking about the idiotic expressions the female shop assistants gave him when they first saw him, and the subsequent rumors, made his forehead veins throb.

Upon hearing this, Sai Fei'er felt no remorse; instead, she laughed even more heartily. She even deliberately stopped on the sunniest rooftop, turned around, basked in the sunlight, and said matter-of-factly:

"Oh dear, how can you blame me? I've read 'The Dwelling Princess's' latest masterpiece! She describes you as so aggressive, so charming, and so alluring!"

I thought that was your real personality in real life, meow~

So I'm not trying to imitate her, striving for realism!" She flicked her tail, looking innocent.

"Okay, okay," she waved her little hand as she looked at Bai Mo, who was about to rush up to her.

"Don't worry about the details, Savior Chef. Didn't you have something important to discuss with me? Consider those fish as a 'meeting gift' for asking me to do something."

Sai Fei'er changed the subject, her cat-like eyes flashing with a playful light, "Besides, after you became an elder, you're either dealing with official business or fighting every day. Isn't your life so boring?"

I'm just trying to add a little... well, some drama and fun to your mundane life, aren't I?

Tell me, when you returned to the hotel and saw those beautiful young women hesitant to speak, their eyes sparkling, didn't you find it particularly amusing? Didn't life instantly become more vibrant?

She simply stretched out in the warm sunshine, revealing her soft belly, completely adopting a "I'm just lying here, you decide what to do" attitude.

"Alright, alright, the sun is so nice here, it's warm and cozy, it's so comfortable. Anyway, I can't escape from you now."

"Let's talk here. You've been chasing me for blocks in such a hurry, what do you want?" She squinted her eyes, enjoying the sun, and asked lazily.

Seeing her like this, Bai Mo had no choice but to stop, shake his head, and get to the point:

"Do you know where Stikosia is? Is there any way... to get us there?"

Saifei's sun-drenched expression froze instantly, her cat ears perked up alertly, and her azure pupils contracted slightly: "The Undead Kingdom—Stikosia, the 'Dragonbone Ancient City'?"

Her voice took on a serious tone, "That's not a good place to sunbathe. It's gloomy, deathly quiet, and full of restless black tide creatures and other even stranger things."

What are you doing there? Is it for… 'The Dwelling Princess'?

“Hmm,” Bai Mo said in a deep voice, his expression becoming serious. “Xia Die has made up her mind to go and retrieve the spark of ‘death,’ which is a mission she must face.”

I thought about it, and perhaps only you can safely get us there.

"She...finally made up her mind?" Sai Fei'er put away her playful expression and murmured a few words, a complex emotion flashing in her cat eyes, a mixture of surprise and barely perceptible admiration.

But the next second, Shang Mao's instincts kicked in! She put her hands on her hips, trying her best to adopt a businesslike demeanor:

“Alright! The customer is king! So, Your Excellency Elders, what price are you willing to pay for this extremely risky ‘express delivery’ service to the Land of the Dead?” Her little calculations were already running smoothly.

Bai Mo's face stiffened for a moment, then he habitually put on a smile, took a step forward, and reached out to put his arm around Sai Feier's shoulder like a buddy to get closer to her:

"Oh, Saifei, what are you saying? We're like family, haven't we? We've known each other for so many years, right? Talking about money is so hurtful to our relationship. There's no need for any price tags..."

"Hey! Stop! Stop!" Sai Fei'er jumped back as if her tail had been stepped on, nimbly dodging Bai Mo's "friendly hand," looking disgusted.

"Savior Chef, stay away from me! Don't give me that crap! We may be good friends, but even brothers keep accounts straight! You think you can get something for nothing? No way! I'll nail the windows shut!"

"Oh?" Bai Mo's smile remained unchanged, but a dangerous yet knowing glint flashed in his eyes. "So, Lady Sai Fei'er insists on... settling accounts clearly?"

“Of course!” Sai Feier raised her head, trying to increase her confidence.

“Alright then—” Bai Mo drawled out his words and began to slowly count on his fingers, “Then let’s do a proper calculation.”

First of all, Lady Saifeier, when we first met, you only paid back half of the money you 'borrowed, right? I remember you still owe... um, about 50,000 Liheng coins? Shouldn't we settle this old debt first?"

"Ah—hahaha..." Sai Fei'er's eyes suddenly started to wander, her ears drooped, and she chuckled dryly, "Is there, is there? How would I remember exactly how much I 'borrowed' back then? As long as it's returned, it's returned..." She tried to get away with it by being cute.

Bai Mo ignored her and continued to slowly calculate: "Secondly, at the previous banquets, you took advantage of the crowd and smuggled a total of seventy-two extremely expensive special-supply fish, as well as... five plates."

This included a solid gold plate inlaid with gemstones, three mithril relief plates, and even an antique decorative ceramic plate! A rough estimate puts the loss at around one million liheng coins. How do we calculate this loss?

"Hey! Chef! That's going too far!" Sai Fei'er was practically standing on end, jumping up and down, "You deliberately put that fish on the side for me! And those plates! That...that can't be considered stealing, can it? That's called...that's called..."

Bai Mo, still smiling, continued, "I don't care, accounts should be settled clearly. In the end, it just happened."

Not only did you use my face to cause an extremely bad influence in my shop, but you also ate the most precious "Rainbow Dragonfin Fish" that I kept in the VIP pool and prepared to entertain VIPs!

That's one of our store's prized possessions! Plus, considering the irreversible and enormous damage you've caused to my personal reputation and the mental well-being of our staff… Let me think about it. For our long-standing friendship, I'll give you a discount of three million Liheng coins. A friendly price.

Chapter 102 Sai Feier: Bai Mo is just as her name suggests; she is truly white where she is white and truly black where she is black.

"Where did you get this 'most precious fish'?! All the fish in the pond look exactly the same! This is extortion!"

"And another thing! I just made a little joke with your employee, how did it cause you psychological trauma?!" Sai Fei'er's face turned red with anger, her tail stood on end, and she felt like she had encountered a heartless and unscrupulous merchant.

“Heh,” Bai Mo’s smile grew even more “friendly,” “Am I the boss, or are you the boss? If I say it has it, it has it. If I say it’s worth the price, it’s worth the price.”

Regarding the psychological trauma experienced by the staff…should I call them in for an on-the-spot assessment?

As he spoke, he seized the moment when Sai Fei'er's attention was diverted and she subconsciously tried to slip away, and precisely grabbed the tip of her fluffy tail that was swaying back and forth with excitement!

"!!!" Sai Fei'er froze, as if she had been frozen in place. The cat instantly turned to stone, and even her voice changed, filled with terror and shame.

"Bai, Bai Mo! Let go! Let go now! I, I won't run away! I was wrong! Don't pull my tail! No way there!" She immediately started hissing and bristling.

Bai Mo readily released her hand, but a faint light emanated from her body. The solidity of the "earth" and the binding force of the "law" silently permeated the space, completely locking it in, clearly preventing her from escaping again.

“Now,” Bai Mo looked at Sai Feier, who was frantically checking her tail and looked both frightened and aggrieved, and asked with a smile, “Your Excellency Sai Feier, do we still need to… settle… accounts?”

"Ugh..." Saifei hugged her tail, her little face contorted in a mournful expression, her ears and shoulders drooping, muttering softly.

"Bai Mo... you can't pull his tail, it'll... it'll cause trouble... Besides, I just realized today that your name is really well chosen..."

When he's white, he's truly white; when he's black-hearted, he's truly black... He's practically a demon king who eats cats without spitting out the bones!

"So it's settled then?" Bai Mo smiled, concluding the matter directly.

“Use your ‘lightning speed’ to safely transport me, Xia Die, and Sister Xi Lian to Stikocia. As for the reward… let’s use our friendship card, it’s valid indefinitely.”

The sword hangs atop the city wall, the wind whistling through the air.

The tattered banners fluttered weakly in the wind, which smelled of gunpowder.

Bai Mo was about to embark on a long journey, and Bai E and Wan Di stood side by side to see him off.

Bai E patted Bai Mo on the shoulder: "Bai Mo, just relax and go with Xia Die to retrieve the spark of 'Death'. Leave this battlefield to us." His tone was full of unquestionable confidence.

Beside him, Wan Di crossed his arms, his lava-like eyes sweeping over the still surging black tide outside the city. His voice was deep and full of fighting spirit: "The journey to Stikosia is fraught with danger. You need not worry about the defenses here."

Bai Mo rolled his eyes at the two of them, who seemed to be saying, "The wind is howling, the Yi River is cold, the hero departs, never to return."

"Hey, what's wrong with you two? Why are you talking so seriously, like I'm going to die? I'm just going on a business trip, not going to my death!"

He shook his head, steer the conversation back to the main topic, and his expression became serious: "Seriously. Before I leave, I will maintain several Hundred Realms Gates outside Xuanfeng City."

In this way, "Heaven's Blade" will conduct continuous automated patrols and strikes around Suspended Edge City, providing you with maximum fire support.

Bai Mo changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry:

"But... once I leave, it means losing the most direct perception and real-time judgment of the battlefield."

The strikes of Divine Punishment will now rely entirely on pre-set attack paths, no longer able to 'intelligently' prioritize the elimination of the densest and most dangerous enemy groups, or perform any ad-hoc, precise maneuvers as before.

He looked at the two of them, his gaze serious: "In other words... you need to shoulder a heavier responsibility."

The frontline soldiers will face greater and more direct challenges and pressure. Are you truly prepared?

Upon hearing this, Bai E showed no concern whatsoever. Instead, he grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. His smile even carried a hint of belligerence and excitement.

He punched Wan Di's solid chest hard, but this only earned him a disgruntled snort.

"Pressure? I couldn't be happier! Now I can finally go all out and have a good competition with this newly promoted 'Conflict' demigod to see who can clear out those black tide scum faster and in greater numbers!"

Wan Di snorted coldly, raised his chin slightly, and looked down at his opponent with disdain: "Foolish savior, you are obsessed with this meaningless battle. You are just asking for trouble."

However…” a nearly arrogant smile curved his lips, “If you want to compete, I’ll make you admit defeat wholeheartedly.”

In the midst of this atmosphere of high morale mixed with a touch of melancholy at parting, an extremely impatient voice broke through, shattering the "touching" farewell scene.

"I'm telling you—how long are you guys going to keep relying on each other like this? And the lines are so long and cheesy!"

With her hands on her hips and her cat ears twitching in dissatisfaction, Sai Fei'er finally couldn't hold back any longer and loudly voiced her inner complaints.

"Now I completely understand why the 'Dwelling Narrowness Princess' has been producing such an absurdly high number of works lately!"

Because she wasn't writing a novel at all! She was simply documenting your daily lives! This readily available material is more dramatic than any play!

Xia Die, caught off guard and blushed deeply, awkwardly trying to explain:

"Um... Lady Sai, please don't... I didn't... I just drew a little inspiration..." Her voice grew softer and softer, almost burying itself in her chest.

"Oh my~" Xi Lian chuckled, "snuggling" up to Sai Fei'er's side. Her bright eyes never left Sai Fei'er's fluffy cat ears and nimble tail.

"My lovely cat thief, you're mistaken! Don't underestimate this kind of...clumsy yet pure friendship between boys!"

As she spoke, her fingers fidgeted, as if she really wanted to personally experience the feel of those ears.

Saifeier: "!!!"

As Xi Lian's eyes and "claws" drew closer, flashing with a "dangerous" light, Sai Fei'er jumped back like a startled cat.

Saifeier: ∑(?д??lll)!! Family, does anyone understand?! There's a shady merchant trying to extort me, and now there's this aluminum-copper boss! Do you think I can still escape using lightning speed?! Can I just quit this mission?!

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The daily tasks you mentioned:

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There are also underhanded tactics used against the author.

Chapter 103 Xi Lian: The cat's tail feels so nice, it's a pity I didn't get to touch the cat's ears.

Finally, under Sai Fei'er's repeated, almost death knell-like urging, Bai Mo, Xia Die, and Xi Lian were ready and embarked on their journey to the Land of the Dead.

An indescribable feeling of weightlessness and distortion instantly enveloped Bai Mo. This feeling was somewhat unfamiliar—unlike the stable and controllable spatial transfer of the Hundred Realms Gate.

It also carried a strange sense of familiarity, as if in a fleeting moment beyond the reach of consciousness, it had already traversed thousands of mountains and rivers, and penetrated the blurred boundary between life and death.

The surrounding scenery was like a spilled palette of paint, swirling and blending wildly before returning to calm.

When Bai Mo's senses re-anchored to reality, he found himself standing on a completely different land.

A cold, soul-penetrating silence filled the air.

Before me lay the ruins of an ancient city, far larger than I could have imagined.

The magnificent yet dilapidated city walls, constructed from some unknown mixture of pale, massive bones and black rocks, soar into the gray sky.

The city gate's outline was twisted and bizarre, like a natural arch formed by the collapsed skeleton of some giant beast. Inside the gate was a bottomless darkness, where even light seemed to be swallowed up.

Countless jagged, massive structures resembling dragon ribs pierce the city walls and ground, pointing towards the gloomy sky—this is the legendary ancient city of Stikosia, the land of the dead.

Bai Mo had just focused his mind, trying to survey this desolate place, when suddenly a sound came from behind him—

With a soft "whoosh" sound!

With a slight ripple of air, a figure appeared unsteadily not far behind him.

She didn't seem to have fully recovered from the dizziness of the high-speed teleportation, her face showing a rare look of blankness and bewilderment.

Almost at the same moment that Xia Die appeared, another figure solidified silently, like a ghost—

Sai Fei'er patted off non-existent dust from her body, looking relaxed and even leisurely glancing around before complaining to Bai Mo:

"Hey, Savior Chef, what are you daydreaming about? This place is gloomy and creepy, all you see is wood and stone, what's there to see?"

As if suddenly remembering something, she pouted, "Oh right, sending this 'snail-dwelling princess' here was such a hassle! It took more than twice as long as it did for you!"

She pointed to Xia Die, who was still recovering, and explained, "I need to find a thick blanket to wrap her up tightly, like a mummy, and make sure that not a single bit of her skin is exposed before I dare to move her!"

Otherwise, if I accidentally bumped into something on the way, wouldn't I die young and turn into a dried-up cat? That would be a huge loss." She looked like she still had lingering fears.

"Alright," she clapped her hands, her cat ears twitching as if giving a work report, "Two-thirds of the task is complete, just one last thing left... Done and call it a day, then we'll go eat grilled fish at the Golden Grand Hotel!"