Feng Shiyi's Worries

Wang San was taken by Feng Zhong to change clothes, with Zhang Han accompanying and supervising.

Dug and the Feng family uncle and nephew went to a private room for dinner.

During the meal.

Feng Yunjie, whose worldview had been greatly impacted, hesitated to speak, then finally couldn't help but ask, "Seventh Master, do you really intend to keep Wang San?"

"What's wrong?" Dug was still savoring Wang San's yandere performance. Although his words and actions, presented by a mere waiter, were a bit eye-catching, he had to admit that Wang San transformed into a pervert remarkably quickly.

If all the participants in the Simulation Arena were like this, it was the first time he doubted whether he could form the Peacekeeping Vanguard.

However, on second thought.

Humans are complex beings. If a person's personality is defined by only one Keyword, and that Keyword is linked to their growth, it's hard for that person not to become twisted.

Even someone as upright as him, equipped with a positive Keyword like Maintenance, was thinking of going all out, his ideas gradually becoming distorted. What's more, others had received professional training.

So, they still had to be accepted. The more people he interacted with, the more information about reality he could gather.

After all, he still had the reality hurdle to clear. If he failed in the Simulation Arena, at most he'd be eliminated. But if he was discovered to be Body Snatching in reality, who knew what might happen? If he found himself losing control, he could eliminate them beforehand. Being ranked first in the Simulation Arena should give him that confidence...

"I... I just feel like his Keyword is a bit sinister," Feng Yunjie stammered for a long time before saying, "When he talks to me, a chill involuntarily runs down my spine, and I feel an urge to escape..."

Escape?

He must have awakened an advanced skill!

I'll ask him later what his advanced skill is. Dug smiled. "Third Young Master, that's not right of you. In the future, we'll encounter all sorts of Heavenly Demons, and each one will be different. If you're going to be so picky, how will the Feng Family ever rise? It's like a family—you need to attract all kinds of talented people. You need disciples like Zhang Han, sparring partners like me, odd job servants, and also people like Feng Zhong who are good at business. Only then can a family truly function..."

"That's true, but I feel like if he joins, with the way he talks, he might cause some trouble. Aren't we supposed to maintain peace in the martial arts world? His Keyword doesn't look like that of a righteous gentleman at all; it'll affect how people view us..." Perhaps Feng Yunjie was truly affected by the skill, as he immediately found another excuse to try and push Wang San out.

"Third Young Master, you don't understand yandere," Dug said. "Most of the time, a yandere appears normal; they only act like that when they have an episode. Logically, a yandere's traits should develop gradually. The reason he acted that way just now was to show me his value and seize an opportunity to survive..."

"But..." Feng Yunjie wanted to say more, but before he could, Dug interrupted him.

"Third Young Master, yandere isn't as terrifying as you imagine. Wang San is a bit abnormal when he has an episode, but he also possesses the trait of protection. As long as he acknowledges you, he will do everything he can to protect you." Dug said, "Third Young Master, you need to learn to adapt, to be strong. Besides, you have me, too. My Keyword is Maintenance. Do you think I'd just watch you get into danger?"

"Protection?" Feng Yunjie was stunned.

"But a yandere's protection is different from mine; he only protects those he acknowledges," Dug said.

"Alright!" Feng Yunjie picked up his cup and took a sip, steadying his flustered emotions. He had already tasted the benefits of Maintenance. Since the yandere also possessed the trait of protection, he temporarily abandoned the idea of expelling Wang San.

One Dug, one Wang San. If Wang San tries to harm him, Dug will protect him. If Dug tries to harm him, Wang San will protect him. Double protection, much safer, right? Feng Yunjie tried to convince himself.

He had introduced a yandere to Feng Yunjie.

By maintaining Wang San and simultaneously backstabbing Feng Yunjie, Dug gleefully enjoyed the double attribute boost. At this moment, he felt confident again. The yandere attribute was hard to portray; it was too exposed, too obvious. His Maintenance combined with Backstab was truly invincible—covert, and no matter what he did, it wouldn't be wrong.

"Seventh Master, if there are too many Heavenly Demons in the team, can you suppress them all by yourself?" Wang San's issue was with Feng Yunjie. Feng Shiyi, aside from finding it eye-catching, had no other particular feelings. He had other concerns.

In less than two days, the Feng Family had encountered three Heavenly Demons. The rate of increase seemed too fast, and the Heavenly Demons were also a bit too unconventional.

He found it hard to imagine what would become of the Feng Family if they recruited such a group of Heavenly Demons. Would they be attacked by everyone? "Second Manager, you've seen how difficult it is for other Heavenly Demons to fit their attributes. I'm growing the fastest, so suppressing them will definitely not be a problem," Dug said.

"The Peacekeeping Vanguard won't be entirely composed of Heavenly Demons, will it?" Feng Shiyi asked again.

"How could that be? How many Heavenly Demons are there? We also need to recruit normal martial artists from the pugilistic world to balance the Heavenly Demons." Dug saw through Feng Shiyi's thoughts and smiled, "Second Manager is worried that the Feng Family won't be able to control us in the future, losing their initiative, right?"

"Indeed, I do have that thought." Since he had been seen through, Feng Shiyi didn't beat around the bush. "Seventh Master, I'm not only worried about the Heavenly Demons, but also about the other martial artists you recruit. Your martial arts skills are even inferior to mine. If a true master joins the Peacekeeping Vanguard, can you really maintain leadership of the vanguard?"

Because of Wang San, Feng Yunjie had been distracted, eating his food mindlessly. Hearing Feng Shiyi's words, he finally looked up at Dug.

"Second Manager worries too much. The quality of our team means that any problems we can solve are minor skirmishes, not worth the attention of true heroes. It's like how the Second Manager wouldn't go to the street to join petty thugs collecting protection money; masters wouldn't lower themselves. Dug smiled and shook his head. "Only when we make a big splash will we attract masters. By then, my strength will naturally have risen, and I won't fear them anymore."

"Seventh Master naturally doesn't need to fear, but what about the Feng Family? The Feng Family has no masters..." Feng Shiyi said.

Dug was momentarily stunned, then laughed, "So the Second Manager never considered me one of his own from the start!"

Feng Shiyi said, "Seventh Master, that's not what I meant."

"Second Manager, no need to explain. I haven't made any substantial contributions yet, so it's normal not to trust me. However, time will tell, and I will prove through my actions that the Feng Family can truly recognize me," Dug said solemnly. "As for the Second Manager's concerns, I actually mentioned a solution, but perhaps the Second Manager forgot."

"Did you?" Feng Shiyi asked.

"Snatching secret manuals and miraculous elixirs." Dug laughed, "Second Manager, don't tell me there are no miraculous elixirs in the martial arts world that can increase one's cultivation? As I said before, once I maintain, I maintain for life. Only when the Feng Family is strong can I be strong. I will not abandon the Feng Family's interests."

He still hasn't given up the idea of snatching other people's secret manuals? Feng Yunjie couldn't help but say, "Seventh Master, wouldn't snatching secret manuals conflict with maintaining peace and justice? If people find out the Peacekeeping Vanguard is doing these things behind the scenes..."

"Third Young Master, maintaining peace in the martial arts world doesn't conflict with maintaining the Feng Family's interests." Dug glanced at him and smiled, "Who says there are no rare treasures within evil forces? Don't rush; you can't get fat in one bite. We'll take it one step at a time, and eventually, we'll have everything."

"Are we still going to the Iron Palm Gang?" Feng Shiyi asked.

"Of course we are, but let's wait a bit and see if there are any other gains in Luyang City," Dug said. "We also need some time to get used to Wang San."

At the mention of Wang San, Feng Yunjie instinctively shivered, his wine cup wobbling, spilling wine all over the table.

Feng Shiyi looked at his own "tiger cub," frowned, and said discontentedly, "Yunjie, it was just Wang San saying a few strange things. He can't even beat Feng Zhong, what are you afraid of? How can you lead the Peacekeeping Vanguard in the future like this?"

Feng Yunjie also knew his reaction was inappropriate. He looked at Feng Shiyi, wanting to explain but not knowing where to start. Finally, he could only feign strength: "Second Uncle, I won't do it again."