Everyone Has Things to Do

The station attendant in the ticket gate immediately ran out, coaxing and comforting Li Yuan. Only after her crying subsided did they lead her away through the staff passage.

Qian Peng stared blankly at this whole operation.

He planned to get off at a different station later, but he noticed the big guy with the riot shield at the gate smiling at him. He could only walk to the gate with a calm expression, reach into his pocket, and then his expression changed as he patted his other pocket.

"Where's my wallet?" he asked, full of confusion. After turning out all his pockets, he said urgently, "Officer, there's a thief!"

"Alright, don't let it happen again."

Before Qian Peng could finish his act, the big guy opened the gate and gestured for him to leave.

Qian Peng immediately walked out.

Seeing this, a rhino-headed beastman, imitating him, also patted his pockets at the gate and let out a soft "hmmm."

However, before he could even speak, the big guy slapped him in the face with his shield.

He pinned the rhino-head, put his knee on the creature's neck, and picked up his walkie-talkie. "Suspected outsider, not from the Alliance, detected. Requesting backup."

Hearing this, Qian Peng quickened his pace, afraid the big guy would suddenly change his mind.

Still, he was very puzzled by the big guy's completely different attitude towards him.

Could it be that his charm stat of 20 points had worked?

He asked the chat, and after discussions among millions of people, they arrived at a convincing answer in less than 30 seconds.

"So it's a Race Knight."

"No, no, no, Mr. Antonio, these proposals I'm making to you are not meant to be racially biased."

Golden Wind retracted its dazzling golden single wing, leaned back on the luxurious leather sofa, crossed its legs, and relaxed its posture.

"You mongrel celestial," the Old Treant, sitting behind the rosewood desk, crushed the cigar in its "hand" and roared, "You should know the price of lying to us. It's not just you; your family, your lover, your friends, everyone connected to you will have their tongues cut out because of your lies!"

Golden Wind raised the wine on the table and toasted the treant.

Antonio, the Old Treant dressed in an oversized black suit, trembled with anger but suppressed his temper and asked, "How can you prove you've returned from the future?"

"I can't prove it," Golden Wind replied, taking a sip of wine. "You can ask 6 more questions."

The young treant standing behind the sofa had its branches on its gun holster, almost unable to resist the urge to draw its weapon.

Old Treant Antonio glared at the young treant and continued, "How many people do you want from us?"

"Oh, old sir, I think you've misunderstood. Not just people, but also your wealth, your businesses, your connections. I need your entire Gaudeliv Gang to submit to me, to bow before the glory of Golden Wind." Golden Wind put down the wine glass. "This wine is good. You have 5 more questions."

The Old Treant's nostrils puffed out smoke with anger. "Can you guarantee the rescue of our Mother Tree?"

"I can only say I'll try. Who can guarantee future events? What if it fails?" Golden Wind answered.

Upon hearing this, Antonio narrowed his eyes. The rage that was about to erupt like a volcano instantly turned into a gloom as cold as the poles. "If you can't save our Mother Tree, aren't you afraid we'll kill you?"

"By then, I should be over level 100. Your betrayal won't cause any waves, and I'll also gain a batch of high-quality living wood," Golden Wind chuckled. "Last 3 questions."

"Then, if you do save our Mother Tree, how do you plan to deal with the Mother Tree and the Gaudeliv Gang?" the Old Treant Antonio asked.

"I haven't decided yet." Golden Wind rubbed its chin, thinking seriously. "As for the Mother Tree, I'll probably plant it in the garden of Sky City. We used to plant a lot of flowers and plants there, but we never had a big tree to anchor the place."

"As for the Gaudeliv Gang, you are my angel investors. I can guarantee basic freedom and safety." Golden Wind smiled slightly. "That counts as two questions. You have one last chance."

Saying this, it pulled out a dagger and held it to its own neck, reminding them again:

"If, after asking the last question, Mr. Old Man hasn't made a decision, then I'll have to commit suicide."

"And you will lose the chance to save the Mother Tree forever. That poor treant girl, her screams after transforming into a divine fiend were not pleasant to hear."

"This is too hasty," the Old Treant Antonio said gravely. "As one tree, I cannot decide such an important matter. I need to convene a meeting with the family elders."

"Then that's very unfortunate." Golden Wind pushed the dagger forward slightly. "I only accept two outcomes: dying here, or leaving alive after obtaining the submission of the Gaudeliv Gang."

The Old Treant Antonio stood up. Its massive trunk pressed against the ceiling, making a rustling sound of leaves.

It took out a piece of wrinkled bark from its bosom, slowly unfolded it, and its entire body began to shake violently.

"It seems you're not lying, you bastard celestial."

Its voice could not hide its excitement.

"For us treants, life, wealth, fame, power... these things that animals pursue are worthless compared to the safety of the Mother Tree."

It walked up to Golden Wind and extended its thinnest branch, kissing the tip of the Half-Winged Celestial's foot.

"You have gained the loyalty of the Gaudeliv Gang. Likewise, you must fulfill the oath we have made."

"Of course." Golden Wind put away the dagger, its smile unchanged. "Listen carefully, Mr. Antonio, this is my first command."

"Find two Silver-ranked treants and accompany me to Broken Sword Valley to kill something."

Iron Wall City, Emerald Park.

Li Yuan waited in front of the high-end apartment opposite the park for over half an hour. She finally found an opportunity and, while the receptionist wasn't paying attention, followed a passing adult and slipped past the gate into the high-end apartment.

She habitually headed for the stairs but was called back by an adult in the elevator.

"Little sister, aren't you taking the elevator?"

Li Yuan glanced at the adult, gave a sweet smile, and walked into the elevator. "My home is on the 31st floor. Could you help me press the button, uncle?"

"You can only access your own floor. Didn't you bring your key?" the man who had called Li Yuan into the elevator asked curiously.

He swiped his fingerprint, and the button for the 24th floor lit up.

"Do you need me to call the front desk for you?" the man asked.

"No, thank you, uncle. I'll have my mom press the elevator button upstairs."

Li Yuan pressed the close door button.

The elevator stopped on the 24th floor. After the adult left, the next stop was the 19th floor.

Li Yuan didn't want to wait any longer, so she got off the elevator and climbed to the 31st floor via the emergency stairs. She rang the doorbell for 3101.

After a moment, the door to 3101 opened, and a girl who looked like a middle schooler poked her head out.

She looked left and right before noticing a delicate girl half her height standing at her doorstep.

"Who are you..." she asked.

"I am your senior," Li Yuan said, pressing the door shut. She smiled slightly at the middle schooler, then walked directly into the room. She went to the living room sofa, lifted the nonexistent hem of her skirt, and bowed to a teddy bear on the sofa:

"Lord Kachu, I am Li Yuan, a Magical Girl from the future. I wish to sign a new contract with you to become a Magical Girl and save this world."