Meeting Lycaon

"Master~ Am I going into the Void too?"

"Of course. You've been training for so long, it's time for some real experience."

"Okay, I understand."

After taking a taxi to the vicinity of the Void, Fu Hua didn't immediately bring Cuiji inside.

"What's wrong, Master? Aren't we going in?"

"Cuiji, you've now learned my martial arts. In terms of combat, the long saber you wield is no longer suitable."

"This is a weapon I've prepared for you, Master. It's more suited to you now."

As Fu Hua spoke, she handed over a briefcase.

Hearing this, Cuiji was a little stunned but quickly recovered.

She quickly reached out and took the case.

Upon opening it, a pair of gauntlets lay inside, predominantly blue and black.

A glowing blue gem was embedded on the back of each hand.

"This... Thank you, Master."

"No need for formalities. These gauntlets are called--Hundred Birds Ask Heaven. I hope you'll use them wisely."

Cuiji put away her original long saber and put on the gauntlets, feeling their weight.

"Mm, I will. Master, what will you be using?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

As Fu Hua spoke, she clenched her fists.

Black and white gauntlets appeared, with a blue-purple glow flashing on her wrists.

Indeed, it was the Eternal Dusk Twin Wolves.

It was also a five-star weapon that used to be quite fitting for the White Night Butler in the game.

However, Fu Hua hadn't activated the White Night Butler form yet, so she kept it as a family heirloom.

After adjusting the gauntlets, Fu Hua spoke.

"Let's go in."

"Yes, Master."

Once inside the Void, the two began searching for targets using the Radish given by the Shepherd.

"Aether concentration has reached level three."

While moving quickly, Cuiji looked at the detector in her hand and said to Fu Hua.

"Master, it's over there."

"Alright."

After taking down a Remnant wielding a long saber with two punches, Fu Hua quickly braked, decisively turned, and adopted a horse stance.

She charged up and threw a punch.

BAM--

A large, abandoned truck was directly punched through, creating an opening.

"We're going in."

"Understood."

With the attribute bonuses from the gauntlets, Cuiji's punching power and speed had significantly increased.

Coupled with months of training under Fu Hua, her strength was worlds apart from before.

With a sidestep to dodge the pounce of two beast-like Remnants, she easily sent them flying with two palm strikes.

Then, after a few backflips to evade a large, ape-like Remnant, she darted into the opening Fu Hua had created.

After navigating around this enclosed area, the two headed towards the teleportation array not far in front of them.

"Master, be careful~"

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Lycaon, dressed in a black and white formal suit, spoke calmly.

He then delivered a spinning kick to take down a Remnant that was about to pounce on a man in an expensive suit.

"Thank you, Lycaon."

"Protecting the safety of our employer is the responsibility of Victoria Housekeeping. You don't need to be so formal."

After a slight bow, Lycaon continued leading the man in the suit forward.

Besides Lycaon, there were also quite a few agents hired by the man in the suit.

"Please remain calm, I've already notified the outside world. Before reinforcements arrive, I won't let you sustain any damage."

Glancing at the time on his pocket watch, Lycaon straightened his tie and said calmly.

"Mm, after all, you're an old employer. Lycaon, I trust your ability to handle things."

Just then, a Super Large Remnant wielding a giant hammer roared and charged over.

It was accompanied by dozens of minions.

Lycaon frowned.

The fangs on his lips showed.

Damn it, I can't hold off this many Remnants alone. These hired agents aren't strong enough either.

Maintaining his composure, cold air emanated from his mechanical legs.

He charged forward anyway.

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After a fierce battle, the hired agents were basically incapacitated. Only Lycaon was still dealing with the charging Remnants.

"Aren't the reinforcements here yet, Lycaon?"

"They'll be here. Please don't worry."

As soon as he finished speaking, the giant hammer Remnant struck Lycaon from the side.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly and hastily raised his leg to block.

Unfortunately, the force of the giant hammer was too immense, sending Lycaon flying.

After tumbling a few times in the air and landing, he saw the man in the suit's expression turn to horror.

He was about to be crushed by the giant hammer Remnant.

"Damn it—it's too late."

"Just in time, I've arrived."

As dust scattered, Lycaon's pupils contracted.

Because the sound earlier was too loud, he hadn't heard Fu Hua's voice clearly.

As he ran over quickly, the dust settled.

Her slender figure was revealed at this moment.

The man in the suit stared blankly as the woman before him blocked the heavy blow from the giant hammer Remnant with just one arm.

Seeing that his employer was unharmed, Lycaon finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fu Hua deflected the hammer with a palm strike, then unleashed a powerful uppercut, obliterating the heavy hammer Remnant's core.

Meanwhile, Cuiji had already begun swiftly clearing out the smaller Remnants.

Countless blue afterimages flickered, and Remnants were knocked down one by one.

Thus, the mission objective was successfully rescued.

"Thank you for your timely rescue, Miss. Your strength is truly remarkable."

"Mm, are you alright?"

Lycaon brushed some dust off his collar and waved his hand.

"I'm fine."

"Phew~ I thought I was a goner just now."

The man in the suit wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking like he had narrowly escaped death.

"I apologize, Master. It was my negligence. You may waive this contract's fee."

Lycaon bowed solemnly as he approached the man in the suit.

The man in the suit waved his hand.

"No, Lycaon. If it weren't for you, I would have died in this building long ago. Besides, I'm safe now."

"May I ask who this lady is..."

The man in the suit looked at Fu Hua and inquired.

"I accepted a commission to come to your rescue. You can call me Chi Yuan."

"Alright, Miss Chi Yuan, thank you for your help.

After this, I'll give you an additional five hundred thousand for the commission fee."

"Thank you."

With the addition of Fu Hua and Cuiji, Lycaon's pressure significantly decreased.

The group soon escorted the man in the suit out of the Void.

When emerging from the Void, they saw Zhu Yuan and Qing Yi nearby, conducting checks and rescues.

Fu Hua frowned.

She had no legal right to enter the Void. It would be bad if they were discovered.

"Yo, isn't this Fu Hua and Cuiji? What are you doing in the Void too?"

Qing Yi's gaze sharpened slightly as she inquired.

Seeing Fu Hua's embarrassed expression, Lycaon on the side spoke with a smile.

"Apologies, Peacekeeper, these two are employees we at Victoria Housekeeping are temporarily evaluating."

"Here is our company's business card."

After receiving it, Qing Yi searched the backend and, upon confirmation, spoke.

"So that's how it is. I didn't expect you two to have such a job."

"Can't be helped. Prices have been too high lately, gotta earn some money to live."

Fu Hua said calmly.

"Alright, you can go."

Nodding, the group moved to a secluded spot. Fu Hua looked at Lycaon and thanked him.

"Thanks for the help."

"No, no, no. Miss Chi Yuan saving her employer in a timely manner is the real help to me."

"This also maintained Victoria Housekeeping's reputation. I'm deeply grateful."

"Mm, Victoria Housekeeping, what do you do?"

Cuiji asked from the side.

"Victoria Housekeeping is known for its exceptionally broad scope of services and high standards of quality.

Because of this, we have a pretty good reputation among high society."

Adjusting his tie, Lycaon spoke professionally.