(Hmm. The world is big, so a nameless person popping up at random isn't anything absurd. However… In case I do end up offending numerous forces when I get out of this world during the necropolis' opening, this surnamed Wen could serve as an insurance.)
Towards Wen Qing's offer, Long Hua smiles faintly, and asks—
"And? What am I supposed to do in this deal?"
"With my strength, I am capable of safeguarding Yu Ji to a certain degree. However, there's no telling what may happen in the future; hence, I asked that you keep Yu Ji and her little sister, Li, safe. When the time comes, I'll be taking both her and Li out of this world."
"Deal."
Towards Long Hua's swift agreement to this deal, Wen Qing asks—
"You won't ask me—why I care for them that much?"
"I'm a person who won't ask questions about someone else's private life. So long as you keep to your end of the bargain, I'll keep mine."
Towards these words, Wen Qing smiles through Yu Ji, and remarks—
"Long-xiong truly is a person that's easy to talk to when offered benefits."
Shrugging a shoulder, Long Hua asks—
"How do I explain the situation to surnamed Yu?"
"You need only tell her the same as you usually would."
"That a divinity is keeping watch over her?"
Replying with a nod, Wen Qing explains—
"Li's situation was a mistake on my part. I was trying to summon her into the Everlasting Spirit Realm, but since it ended in failure—her soul is constantly drifting about between the two realms. Only by finalizing my contract with her and Yu Ji, will the situation be mended. In the meantime, I ask that you help with stabilizing her condition. As for the method to do so…"
Controlling Yu Ji to raise her left hand, Wen Qing projects five lines of text in the air.
In case he forgets it, Long Hua turns to Tian Cheng, and says—
"Tian Cheng, record it."
"Understood. …Done."
Lowering the hand, Wen Qing says—
"Well then, I shall look forward to seeing you in person one day, Long-xiong."
"To you as well, Wen-xiong."
As Yu Ji shuts her eyes, and Wen Qing leaves, Long Hua thought—
(This person is able to descend upon a weapon spirit's body… He's definitely not an ordinary Quasi-Heaven Manifestation realm practitioner.)
As far as Long Hua is aware of, Heaven Manifestation realm should be akin to the Zang Luo Realm's Void Shattering realm, the "quasi" that Wen Qing is referring to is most likely him saying—
(He's probably someone who can break through into the true Heaven Manifestation realm when the stars align for him. Someone like that, there's only value in cooperating with him. At the same time, being able to set some foundations down is a good thing.)
Glancing at Yu Ji to see her waking up, Long Hua raises an eye, while the former asks—
"Hm? How did I fall asleep?"
"Ai. Surnamed Yu, light an incense stick, and pay gratitude to that divinity of yours."
"Ah?"
Hunching forward, Long Hua takes the wheels once more, and answers—
"I'll take on your request as a part of my dealings with your divinity. Even though it's not necessary."
Evidently confused by Long Hua's abrupt shift in attitude, Yu Ji asks—
"…Surnamed Long, just who are you?"
"You don't need to know. You just need to be aware of the fact that you're not going to have anything happen to you in these ruins—so long as this divinity of yours is watching over you. And when he isn't, well, I guess I'll step in?"
"…I see?"
Despite her confusion, Yu Ji nevertheless accepts the situation as is—seeing as how her main objective has been accomplished.
At the same time—
(Surnamed Long… Is he an Immortal?)
If it was in the past, Yu Ji might have attempted to dig deeper, but for the sake of her little sister, she's willing to accept any form of aid—be it from a devil or an Immortal.
...…
Dainsfield's HQ, takes on the form of a 50-floor building located in the fifth ward.
The entirety of the building is covered in a glossy black finish, and in front of the building is a large parking space.
Parking the car, and getting out of it, Yu Ji leads Long Hua and Tian Cheng to the 20th floor.
"I'm going to get changed, wait a bit."
Saying this, Yu Ji heads off, while Long Hua looks around the place.
The shape of this floor's hallway is that of a square, and to the left are doors leading into rooms, which are used for either residency or storage.
Some vending machines are present to fill the empty spaces of the hall.
"Hmm."
Thinking for a bit, Long Hua turns to Tian Cheng, and whispers—
"…Look into Dainsfield; "Li" as keyword."
"Understood."
Since he had agreed to Wen Qing's deal, Long Hua will naturally follow things through on his end, and momentarily—
"I've downloaded everything of relevance. I'll sort them out afterwards."
"Un."
Eventually, Yu Ji returns.
"Sorry for the wait."
"…"
Looking at Yu Ji's current appearance—which consists of a straight-haired black wig, along with a short-sleeved black dress and a skirt that reaches pass the kneecaps, Long Hua had the urge to laugh aloud.
"…What?"
"No, nothing."
Knowing exactly what Long Hua wishes to say, Yu Ji twitches an eye, and says—
"…Whenever I meet Li, I always dress like this. She doesn't know my occupation, and believes that I work at a restaurant, or something similar to that."
"Un."
Wanting to get their story straightened out, Yu Ji adds—
"For this meeting, I'll introduce you as my employer."
Raising a chuckle, Long Hua remarks—
"Oh? So, you'll really call me Long-laoban from now on?"
"I guess?"
Entering a room, Long Hua sees the back walls occupied by a cryostasis unit.
In front of the unit is a computer terminal, and inside of the unit itself is a girl—who looks to be 10 years of age, wearing a white patient gown.
Four speakers are mounted to the ceiling's four corners.
Other than a table and chair that is situated in the room's center, there isn't any other piece of furniture present.
[Welcome back, big sis.]
A soft voice comes from the four speakers, to which, Yu Ji replies—
"I'm back, Li."
[You brought two people along?]
"This is my employer, Long-laoban. The person beside him is… Well, a maid of his, I guess?"
Taking a step forward, Long Hua raises a hand to the camera that is present on the computer terminal, and says—
"Your older sister has been a great help at my restaurant."
[I see. Might I ask what the occasion is for Long-laoban to come here with her today?]
Being asked this, it isn't Long Hua who is nervous, but Yu Ji instead.
Ignoring Yu Ji's current state of mind, Long Hua turns to Tian Cheng.
"Un."
Replying with a nod, Tian Cheng temporarily controls the camera to show a static image of the room in its current arrangement—assuming that the camera is feeding its visuals to another output.
"…"
Taking out four talismans, Long Hua pastes them onto the four corners of the room, prior to moving towards the cryostasis unit.
"Hmm."
Pressing his index finger onto the chilly glass window, Long Hua narrows his eyes.
"B-Boss…?"
Towards Long Hua's odd behavior, Yu Ji can't help but frown; however, before she can stop him, Tian Cheng turns to her, and says—
"Whatever happens from here on mustn't be leaked outwards. Otherwise…"
While listening to these words, Yu Ji is met with Tian Cheng's magenta-colored eyes, which contain little to no emotion.
"**…"
Muttering something beneath his breath, golden light emanates from the tip of Long Hua's finger, and is slowly being delivered to Li.
"…"
In this manner, time passes with Yu Ji maintaining an anxious look on her face.
Despite having confirmed Long Hua to be an Immortal, Yu Ji doesn't dare to do anything—for the former probably only needs a single whim to have her and her little sister erased.
"…"
Having completed the requested task, Long Hua takes a step back, and repositions himself in the same spot as the static image that is being shown to the camera.
Using his divine senses, Long Hua retrieves the talismans, and crumbles them up before tossing them into his storage pouch—seeing as they cannot be reused.
"Disconnected."
With her visuals restored, Li raises a soft gasp, while Yu Ji asks—
"What exactly happened?"
Leaning towards Yu Ji, Long Hua whispers—
"Your divinity told me to stabilize her body condition. I just used the method he gave me, and did what was requested."
"…? Surnamed Long, you… You really are an Immortal?"
Towards Yu Ji's wants for confirmation, Long Hua replies—
"The proper term is practitioner. But whatever."
[Long-laoban.]
Being called to by Li, Long Hua straightens his stance, and looks to the camera.
[You give off the same air as the person in my dream. That person wore a half-faced black mask.]
Blinking his eyes, Long Hua figures this individual to be Wen Qing, and towards Li's remark, he shrugs his shoulders, and replies—
"Don't ask unnecessary questions about my origin."
[Un.]
"If my little sister's condition has been stabilized, does that mean she can leave the machine?"
Towards Yu Ji's question, Long Hua answers—
"Who knows? Although, that divinity of yours, he did say that he'd take the both of you out of this world when the opportunity arises. Once that happens, your little sister's health problems won't be an issue any longer. That being said, there's no point in you continuing your job now, is there?"
"That's…"
Not knowing what to say about this matter when she is in front of Li, Yu Ji is lost as to how to continue the conversation.
"Right, your Long-laoban is a busy person, so I'm leaving."
Having said this, Long Hua begins to leave with Tian Cheng, while Yu Ji says—
"Thank you."
"Merely maintaining my part of the deal with your divinity. I expect him to pay me back well, and if he doesn't, you're expected to convince him of it."
Keeping these words in mind, Yu Ji replies—
"Understood."
...…
Immediately after leaving Dainsfield, Long Hua heads to New Moon Village to find Zhen Qing Huai.
And upon their arrival, a worker is quick to greet them, to which, Long Hua says—
"Looking for your chief."
"I'll inform them of your visit."
As the worker runs off, Long Hua waits with Tian Cheng.
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