Chapter 489: Chapter 0489: Asking for Help (Seeking Subscriptions)
âDo⊠do you know Boss Bai?â
Li Weiwei looked at the Zuo sisters and then at Su Lu, her eyes swiveling around in confusion.
âWhen we visited Tianling Mountain last time, he helped us and⊠his craftsmanship is really good.â
Left Xiaojuan licked her lips unconsciously as she spoke.
Although Su Luâs cooking skills at that time were not top-notch, the ingredients were excellent. He used the meat of a mutated mountain rat. They were desperately hungry at the time, so a mere bowl of rice soaked in vegetable soup would have tasted heavenly to them. However, the roasted mountain rat meat was even more unforgettable.
âHmm, well, thank you. If thereâs nothing else, you may leave.â
Su Lu waved them off and moved back to his kitchen.
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The rest of them, including Ma Ning, were left dumbfounded in place.
Something about this scene was off.
But when they thought about it, their actions had some wishful thinking to begin with.
âWell⊠we should frequent Boss Baiâs business more often.â
Ma Ning looked around, saying with a smile, âIâll treat you all tonight. Order whatever you like.â
When they sat down, Cheng Feng realized something wasnât right.
If this was just out of gratitude, something didnât add up.
âLetâs go after a while.â
Thinking of this, he said to Sister Red and Li Weiwei who were about to leave: âMaybe thereâs something to see.â
Hearing this, Li Weiwei burst into laughter.
With her [Wind Whisperers] talent, nothing could happen in the cafe without her noticing.
She started eavesdropping on Zuo Xiaochan and the others.
âWeâve located Brother Bai. Whatâs our next step?â
There was some anxiety in Ma Ningâs voice. âBrother Bai⊠will surely help us, wonât he? Heâs so mysterious and powerful, he should be able to deal with Li Zhiâs situation.â
âHmm? Mysterious, powerful? Boss Bai?â
Li Weiweiâs mouth formed an âOâ shape as she suddenly came up with a possibility: âThe occurrence of that dream doesnât follow a pattern. Maybe⊠Boss Bai is also a professional?â
Thinking of this possibility and her previous plans, Li Weiwei felt somewhat ashamed.
âLi ZhiâŠâ
Mentioning this name, the sisters at the next table both sighed, looking grim: âHe⊠wonât be in trouble, will he?â
âEven though I saw him today and he greeted me⊠I am scared for some reason whenever I see him⊠He looks like someone else in his skin, or a⊠monster in disguise!â
Ma Ning said with contempt: âItâs all those ridiculous things online. Even Li Zhi believes them. He even borrowed money from me to buy those ingredients⊠If only I knew, I wouldnât have lent it to him.â
He looked regretful: âMaybe⊠we should tell our parents, or call the police?â
âIf Li Zhi is okay, weâll lose this friend⊠Whatâs more, he looks normal. If we werenât close friends, we wouldnât have noticed âŠWhat if he really is sick, afflicted with something incurable, and they lock him up for study?â
Left Xiaojuan looked frustrated: âMaybe⊠we should also get some Taoists to do an exorcism?â
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Their conversation was hushed, but Li Weiwei still heard it and immediately shared it with the group: âWow⊠Looks like Iâve found two Transcendents!â
âOh?â Sister Red was somewhat surprised but broke into a smile after a moment: âPerhaps⊠we can recruit two new members this time?â
âAnyway, we can take a look first.â Cheng Feng was more conservative.
âThis is our first appearance since the establishment of the group⊠Wait, what should we call ourselves?â
Li Weiwei asked in annoyance: âThe Avengers? New Men Association? Or the Justice League?â
âThatâs too bigâŠâ
Cheng Feng replied with an amused look: âWe are only three people, and the future members will not be many. It would be more fitting to simply call ourselves âEast City Squadâ or something.â
âToo ostentatious, easy to get hitâŠâ Lin Hong added, laughing and sending an âangry rubbing dog headâ emoji.
âAlrightâŠâ responded Li Weiwei reluctantly: âThen letâs call ourselves the East City Transcendent Squad. Our purpose is⊠to survive as long as possible, gather people with a common interest, grow secretly⊠Ah, Boss Bai is coming.â
She stopped messaging, listening even more attentively to the conversation at the table of Left Xiaojuan.
âYou⊠wanted to see me?â
Su Lu sat in front of the three, asking with a hint of impatience.
âItâs not us, itâs Li Zhi⊠That guy has been acting strange lately, and I canât really explain howâŠâ
Ma Ning looked upset: âHe⊠changed, became very indifferent and dangerous⊠He used to eat his steaks well-done, but now he likes them rare, with streaks of blood in them. And⊠he never fights, yet he had an argument with some basketball team members yesterday. If I hadnât held him back, it would have ended badly!â
âBinge eating, irritability⊠You should probably see a psychologist.â
Su Lu shrugged: âWhat use is telling me this?â
âBrother Bai, youâre so goodâŠâ
Left Xiaojuan hesitated on her words.
âAm I really? All I did was work out and get good with a bow and arrowâŠâ Su Lu waved his hand: âIf you think Iâm some guru⊠Iâm sorry, youâve mistaken me for someone else.â
His cold attitude quickly disheartened the trio.
âAlrightâŠâ
âWe⊠have disturbed you!â
Left Xiaochan apologized.
The three of them watched Su Lu leave, silently nibbling on their food. No matter how delicious it was, they had lost their appetite. Within ten minutes, they paid the bill and left.
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âBoss Bai really isnât social.â
Li Weiwei vented her frustration, pressing hard on the phoneâs send button.
âIf I were him, Iâd do the same. Three crazy ones I barely know come uninvited⊠itâs polite to not kick them out.â Cheng Feng, however, had a different view.
âBut⊠Boss Bai⊠He isnât ordinary, is he?â Li Weiwei retorted instinctively.
âWe still donât know that⊠Weiwei, canât you feel the presence of other professionals?â Lin Hong asked expectantly.
âItâs very difficult⊠but this ability seems to be continuously developable. It seems that my sensing range has expanded significantly since I first got it⊠I believe that in the later stage, I should be able to detect Transcendents, so we donât have to be as exhausted as we are now to find them.â Li Weiwei sent a crying emoji: âChief Cheng, why donât you cultivate it yourself?â
âItâs mainly the matter of a character. If they harbor ill intentions, the more power they have, the more damage they can cause⊠and the materials for the magic potion are not cheap, like my hundred-year-old ginseng.â Cheng Feng replied somewhat sheepishly.
In reality, this cultivation plan was already in progress, but not under his supervision. His father was overseeing the project personally.
His visit to this restaurant was intended to gather forces outside his family.
âI can testify to that. The value of any materials related to magic potions has skyrocketedâŠâ
Lin Hong gracefully rose to her feet: âTheyâre leaving⊠Weiwei, letâs go!â
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As Su Lu watched two groups of customers leave, his gaze deepened and he rubbed his temple. âHas the first elimination⊠started?â