Esper Network World
Old Man Lu was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "You don't know?"
Li Yao was puzzled. Should I know this?
Old Man Lu always regarded Li Yao as an extraordinary person with a lineage and organization, rather than one of those unaffiliated extraordinary people who awakened on their own.
He also secretly investigated Li Yao but found nothing unusual, not even which lineage he came from.
But he hadn't expected that Li Yao wouldn't even know such basic common sense. Did Li Yao not have any inheritance?
Or perhaps, Li Yao's succession was actually a coincidence?
Just like in novels, it's not impossible to find a secret manual left behind by a predecessor by jumping off a cliff, or to buy a inherited manual from a random old book at a street stall... There are actually several similar Wallfacer Organization. And there are certainly some seasoned veterans who enjoy the world of games and adventure.
If that's the case, just based on the potion's incredible efficacy, this kid is definitely worth recruiting!
Old Man Lu had an idea.
The Wallfacers are an officially backed organization of extraordinary individuals, and there are actually quite a few such organizations within China. Even in the early, fledgling stages of the Wallfacers' formation, these forces had considered extending their influence into the Wallfacer Organization.
Fortunately, the leader of the Wallfacers used his iron-fisted methods, riding the great waves to kill a large number of Demons and Monsters, which finally deterred those villains.
It also extinguished the ambitions of many forces.
In the decades that followed, the Wallfacers worked hard to maintain the purity of their organization.
This was also why Old Man Lu initially disliked Li Yao... But he never expected that Li Yao would be a self-taught practitioner? And such a valuable one at that! Old Man Lu suddenly smiled and said, "Little Li, you don't actually have any lineage, do you? Have you ever considered joining the Wallfacers?"
"Are you really that direct?" Li Yao thought for a moment and then decisively refused, "I haven't considered it."
Old Man Lu: "It's not too late for you to consider it now."
Li Yao: "I've thought it over. I don't want to join the Wallfacers."
Old Man Lu: "..."
What's wrong with young people these days? They're not so easy to fool anymore! Li Yao prepared to get up. "If you don't want to talk about it, then I won't ask anymore. I will deliver the rest of the goods to you on time."
They were very polite in their words and actions.
The meaning is very clear.
Our relationship is one of friendly and harmonious transactions filled with dirty money!
If I really join your organization, will I get an internal discount when I buy things from you? Besides taking on a lot of responsibility for no reason, what will I get in return?
perhaps,
One can slowly climb the ladder of power.
The problem is that Li Yao isn't interested in that thing.
In the world of ordinary people, the essence of power stems from the obedience of subordinates, and subordinates obey superiors because those above control the distribution of benefits. But for extraordinary individuals—
Power is equivalent to authority.
Li Yao was quietly and steadily developing his power. Even before he became powerful, he could make those in power and those in need yield to him by virtue of his unique means of production. Why bother struggling within the system? Was he just wasting his time? Li Yao was about to return to his Lost Tavern. He had only sought out Old Man Lu for convenience, but it turned out the old man not only wanted to seduce Chen Xi, but also him! Ha, Li Yao wouldn't fall for that! Old Man Lu grabbed Li Yao, who was about to leave, and said sternly, "Are you a dog? You turn on me so easily! Didn't I tell you not to!"
This old fox is shrewd and experienced; if hard tactics don't work, he'll try soft ones.
First demonstrate your sincerity and generosity, then bring them in!
This whole process seems strangely similar to a pyramid scheme.
I really wish Chen Tao could come and take a look too; maybe he could even become an advisor or something in the Wallfacer Organization.
Old Man Lu said, "With technology so advanced these days, the supernatural beings naturally keep up with the times, creating many websites, forums, and the like. I even heard recently that a group of old guys created a chat group called something like 'Divine Land,' and they're always chatting there. I think they've had too much free time. In fact, each clan has its own independent website and communication channels."
However, those portal websites are all closed to the public.
There are also many portals open to the public, the largest of which is called "The Esper World," and almost 90% of the extraordinary people have accounts on that website.
Oh? Not bad!
Li Yao asked, "Could you tell me the website address?"
Old Man Lu said, "That website is deeply rooted in the dark web, and its address changes dozens of times per second. You can't find it by searching the URL. You need a specific decoder. Shuisheng, get me a decoder."
Shuisheng: "Okay."
A short while later, Shuisheng brought over the decoder.
When he met Li Yao's gaze, he smiled somewhat embarrassedly. He hadn't actually meant to hide it from his roommate; it was a requirement of the Wallfacers ' confidentiality rules, and he had no choice.
After exchanging a glance, Shuisheng Ge returned to the bar to continue his work. Old Man Lu then handed the decoder to Li Yao: "This contains the web address of ' The Esper World ' and the address of the Wallfacer Organization's official website. The Wallfacers's official website also has external links to some partner organizations. You can take a look; it can help you understand the situation."
Li Yao pursed his lips. "Thank you."
Old Man Lu chuckled and said, "Don't be so polite! From now on, make yourself at home and come visit often!"
Li Yao: "..."
I always felt that this old man had ill intentions.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Li Yao returned to the Lost Tavern with the decoder. Seeing Chen Xi busy at the bar, he went over, waved the decoder in his hand, and asked, "Did Old Man Lu give you this too?"
Chen Xi glanced at the decoder and nodded, saying, "Yes, they even said they'd prepared an account for me, but I didn't log in, nor did I bind any identity information."
So good!
Li Yao laughed and asked, "What do you think of the neighbors next door? Do you have any thoughts on it?"
Chen Xi thought for a while and said, "I don't have any particular thoughts. I regard Old Man Lu as my senior, and he has taken good care of me. I will lend a hand if I can... As for other things, I think my life is pretty good now. I like it very much, and I don't plan to have any lofty ideals, let alone pay any price for them."
Li Yao: "Well said!"
He took his phone out from under the bar. "Grandpa, did you hear that?"
Li Yao secretly dialed Old Man Lu's phone number at some point, so Chen Xi's words were broadcast live to Old Man Lu.
Chen Xi: "..."
Old Man Lu: "..."
Midnight Bar
Old Man Lu has the urge to rush next door and stab Li Yao to death, to poke a hundred holes in him!
Chen Xi smiled tolerantly and said, "It's okay, just consider it a statement in advance."
As he pondered these words, Old Man Lu couldn't help but sigh deeply. He didn't know what Chen Xi had been through, but he felt as if she had hidden herself in a very secluded place, where no one could see or find her.
She lived a submissive life in the tavern next door, as submissive as a puppet.
He is patient with everyone and appears very tolerant.
But that doesn't mean she's well-mannered.
on the contrary,
This is the greatest indifference.
She avoids the whole world with gentle humility!
Li Yao put away his phone. "Do a good job, I'm going back upstairs."
Chen Xi smiled and said, "Yeah."
Back upstairs, Li Yao inserted the decoder into his laptop.
soon,
The computer screen crashed and went completely black. Just when Li Yao thought the computer had frozen, lines of code appeared like a waterfall...
This is the second update. I hope you enjoy it and have fun reading it.