I Can Wait

The atmosphere in the office turned strange.

Everyone was an adult... Well, Chu Fei barely counted. As everyone knew, people got married at thirteen during chaotic times.

Chu Fei knew perfectly well that the conditions Pang Wenrui had offered could not possibly be carried out smoothly. That was why he needed to build momentum.

Naturally, Pang Wenrui also knew Chu Fei was no fool, but the Azure Cloud Academic Group had plenty of ways to set obstacles—enough contribution points, but not enough seniority.

As everyone knew, everything had a "work seniority" requirement. The chances of a newcomer getting access to core secrets were very low.

Normally, if you wanted a Cultivation Method, fine—work for free for three years first and prove your loyalty.

But the World-Ending Heavenly Tribulation had appeared at precisely this moment. It practically felt like it had come to give Chu Fei a helping hand.

And Pang Wenrui had just said that he needed Chu Fei's help analyzing several mass-produced potions.

At this moment, Pang Wenrui was utterly torn inside.

Force?

Deception?

Moral coercion?

Empty promises?

Stalling tactics?

Silencing him afterward?

Countless thoughts collided in Pang Wenrui's mind. Finally, he spoke. "These pill recipes are all very new, Master. I need to find people to verify them. Why not find somewhere to stay first?"

Chu Fei immediately nodded. "Certainly. But we aren't familiar with Azure Cloud City, so we'll probably need a guide."

As he spoke, Chu Fei looked toward the middle-aged woman beside them.

Pang Wenrui's mouth twitched. Chu Fei was really pushing it, already demanding conditions now. He said he needed a guide, but this was also a covert contest. And with a staff member from Azure Cloud Palace leading the way, the people below would not dare try anything.

This kid was difficult