Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Preparations Before Disaster
«Ah, hello. Here's what happened. Firstly, my contract beast, the Rock Emperor, discovered several underground passages beneath Bo City while playing. I followed these passages and found that they all lead directly out of the city,» Qin Chen explained while summoning his Rock Emperor to prove his words. He also handed the rough map he had drawn earlier to Zhan Kong.
«What? Such a thing exists?» Zhan Kong exclaimed as he examined the map. His eyes widened in shock as he saw the numerous passages marked on it. If demons used these passages to enter Bo City, the people inside would be in great danger!
«Young man, your name is Qin Chen, right? If what you're saying is true, you've made a significant contribution. Would you consider joining our military? With my support, your future is limitless. Even marrying a judge wouldn't be a problem,» Zhan Kong said, his eyes brightening as he looked at Qin Chen. He then glanced at Qin Chen's warrior-level contract beast, seeing an opportunity to recruit a valuable asset for his team. Qin Chen, about the same age as Mo Fan, was already a mid-level mage with a warrior-level contract beast, making him a more desirable recruit.
Tang Yue, hearing Zhan Kong's words, was immediately infuriated. She had brought Qin Chen here to report important matters regarding Bo City, and now Zhan Kong was trying to recruit him right in front of her. If Qin Chen were truly swayed, where would her dignity be?
«Ahem, Boss Zhan Kong, I think the most important thing right now is to address the underground passages in Bo City. Besides the places I marked on the map, it would be best to contact the city's demon hunting team and check their records. Anywhere there's a passage, there are likely to be demons. This way, we can locate and block the passages. If we can seek help from other city military units, that would be even better. I have a feeling that a great disaster is about to befall Bo City,» Qin Chen said, trying to divert the topic. He knew he couldn't express his feelings about marrying Tang Yue now, or it would be too awkward to even stay friends.
«Rest assured, Bo City is under my protection. No demon can run rampant here. I will report this matter to the higher-ups, though I'm not sure if we will receive any support,» Zhan Kong promised firmly, though his tone softened slightly when mentioning support. In his mind, it was unlikely to come, as too many places in China needed support, and it was impossible to send aid for an unclear threat in Bo City.
«Seriously, young man, you really should consider joining our military. With your talent, you'd be highly valued, and marrying a rich and beautiful woman wouldn't be difficult,» Zhan Kong invited once again before leaving, though his invitation sounded more like a mafia recruitment pitch.
«Zhan Kong, you have military duties to attend to. Stop wasting time here and get back to work,» Tang Yue interjected before Qin Chen could respond. She couldn't tolerate Zhan Kong's second attempt at recruitment. If she wasn't sure she couldn't defeat him, she would have given him a fiery punch to teach him a lesson.
Seeing Tang Yue's protective stance, Zhan Kong realized his efforts were in vain and left somewhat disappointed. He had hoped to recruit two promising soldiers, but neither joined his ranks. What a pity!
«Qin Chen, stay away from such people in the future, or they might lead you astray,» Tang Yue advised. «Also, I need to go back for a while. Be careful in Bo City!»
Combining Qin Chen's findings with her years of investigation in Bo City, she had uncovered some clues and needed to confirm them, so she couldn't stay in Bo City any longer.
«Tang Yue, don't worry. I'm a mid-level mage and I have the Sky Steed. Even if I can't win, I can escape. There's no need to worry about my safety,» Qin Chen replied with a smile.
«Alright, you've really helped me a lot this time. Next time we meet, I'll treat you to dinner!» Tang Yue threw him a seductive glance before disappearing into the darkness.
«That shadow magic is really something, appearing and disappearing like a ghost,» Qin Chen murmured, watching Tang Yue vanish. Unfortunately, he seemed to have no affinity for dark magic, as none of his five awakened elements were dark.
With Tang Yue and Zhan Kong gone, Qin Chen also decided to leave. Returning to Mu's Manor, he saw Mu Ningxue in the garden, surrounded by blooming flowers, looking like a fairy among the flowers—an incredibly beautiful sight.
«Ningxue, you and Uncle Mu should move to the Safe Zone tomorrow. Bo City might not be safe for a while,» Qin Chen said, taking her hand with a smile.
«What do you mean by this?» Mu Ningxue was caught off guard by Qin Chen's actions. They had done more intimate things before, but those were under certain circumstances. Now, Qin Chen had taken her hand voluntarily for the first time, which made her feel a bit uneasy.
«Bo City has discovered a significant threat. For Uncle Mu's safety, it's best to persuade him to stay in the Safe Zone for a while. Once the threat is eliminated, you can move back. However, this matter is confidential and must not be leaked, or it could cause panic,» Qin Chen explained, detailing the underground passages. Although Mu Ningxue was safe in the original story, he couldn't predict if any accidents would occur. To ensure nothing happened, he needed to make some preparations.
«Are you not coming with us?» Mu Ningxue could see that Qin Chen was unwilling to go to the Safe Zone.
«You know my strength. Even if I can't win, I can run away. I won't be in any danger,» Qin Chen replied, delighted by Mu Ningxue's concern. It showed her care for him was growing, thinking of him even in times of danger. Indeed, even the Ice Goddess could be warmed into a gentle and caring woman.
«Then be extra careful!» Mu Ningxue said, knowing Qin Chen's gentle exterior hid a will of iron. Once he decided something, not even ten warrior-level demons could change his mind. As a friend whose relationship hadn't been confirmed yet, she wouldn't influence his decision too much.
«Indeed, conquering the Ice Goddess requires more effort,» Qin Chen thought, watching Mu Ningxue's beautiful figure as she left. Currently, it was all Qin Chen taking the initiative. When Mu Ningxue started taking the initiative, that would be his true success.
(End of this chapter)
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