Devouring the Starry Sky: Cultivation Makes Me Stronger

No matter who the culprit was, as long as he dared reveal this matter—whether in his sleep, while drunk, or by leaking it before making a move—faced with such an astronomical bounty, no one could guarantee that others would not inform on him.

That hundred billion weighed on Luo Feng's heart like a massive boulder!

As long as Li Yao and Vinina remained alive, and as long as his strength had not surpassed theirs, he would continue living under their shadow.

So at this moment, what Luo Shen needed to do was simple.

Help Luo Feng shift his attention.

Young people were prone to getting stuck in their own heads. The more he dwelled on it, the more likely his thoughts would go astray. But if he shifted his focus, perhaps he would figure things out.

Seeing that the other side still said nothing, Luo Shen did not mind and continued, "Oh, right, Senior Brother. Senior Sister Xu Xin called me just now."

"Xu Xin?" Luo Feng finally spoke.

Luo Shen chuckled.

Sure enough, the beauty trick worked best!

"Yeah. Senior Sister asked why you still hadn't called her. She also asked whether you had a girlfriend. I said—" Luo Shen deliberately dragged out the last word, thoroughly whetting Luo Feng's appetite.

Actually, it did not matter what he talked to Luo Feng about right now. As long as the other party was willing to speak, it would count as helping.

"Shen, you didn't spout any nonsense to her, did you?"

Luo Feng's tone on the other end of the screen had clearly changed, as though he feared Luo Shen had really said something ridiculous to Xu Xin.

"Want to know? Call and ask her yourself." Luo Shen did not answer, merely grinning. "At this hour, Senior Sister probably isn't asleep yet. It's the perfect time to call and deepen your relationship."

"Shen—" Luo Feng still wanted to say something.

Luo Shen gave him no chance to speak and said directly, "Alright, alright, call Senior Sister first. I'm going to sleep. Remember to come back early—we still have to return to the Southeastern Military District tomorrow morning."

With that, he hung up.

"I guess that counts as playing matchmaker for Luo Feng." Luo Shen smiled.

As long as Luo Feng called Xu Xin, he would naturally find out that Xu Xin had never called him. With Luo Feng's intelligence, he would naturally understand what Luo Shen's earlier words meant.

"The art of conversation."

He turned off both his communications watch and phone, then went to sleep!

There'll be another update later. Everyone can read it when you wake up tomorrow morning.

Have a great weekend.

Three days later.

Entrance to the Southeastern Military District supply base.

"Fire Hammer Squad?"

The officer at the entrance curiously glanced at the huge backpack on Luo Shen's back and smiled. "Not long ago, your captain Gao Feng came back carrying a huge backpack. Then there was Luo Feng yesterday, and now you today. Looks like everyone in the Fire Hammer Squad has had quite a harvest."

Luo Feng is already back? Luo Shen thought.

But he still replied with a smile, "That's what our captain says—your backpack has to be full before you come back. Oh, right, which building is my senior brother in now?"

"E3. Here's the key."

The officer smiled. "Looks like Gao Feng really knows how to lead a team."

"Thanks." Luo Shen accepted the key.

He politely declined the man's offer to take over the monster materials in his backpack and headed straight into the supply base.

The people who usually hung around supply bases like this were small-time buyers. Their funds were relatively limited, and their channels were average. They simply did not have the means to take all the high-value goods in his backpack.

Even if they could barely afford them, they would not offer a good price. There was no need to waste time here; he could sell them after returning to the main city.

Luo Shen found the standalone villa numbered E3.

When he opened the door, Luo Feng was already lying on the sofa.

"What took you so long? I've been waiting for ages." Luo Feng sat up and stretched. Looking at the huge backpack on Luo Shen's back, he teased, "Did you go restock supplies?"

Seeing that Luo Feng looked normal, Luo Shen knew he had already adjusted himself.

He said nothing.

He shut the door and dropped the backpack onto the floor.

Thud! The backpack hit the ground with a heavy sound, immediately drawing Luo Feng's attention.

"Senior Brother, want to see what I've gained during this time?"

Though he asked, Luo Shen had already opened the backpack, revealing the complete fur of a High-level Beast General Level Earth Brown Bear on top, along with its paws, head, and more.

"An Earth Brown Bear—and a High-level Beast General Level one at that!"

Luo Feng sucked in a breath. "How the hell did you manage that?"

As he spoke, Luo Feng gave Luo Shen several appraising looks from head to toe.

Soloing a High-level Beast General Level monster!?

They had only been apart for a little over ten days. Why did it feel like Luo Shen had suddenly become a completely different person? Even before they parted, Luo Shen had never been this formidable!

Luo Shen said nothing, merely smiling as he opened his backpack wider.

After casually glancing through the open mouth of the backpack, Luo Feng could no longer look away. He kept muttering, "Bloodthirsty Tank, Silver Moon Fierce Wolf... damn, what's this? A Fire Scale Three-tusked Boar—and it's even Beginner Lord Level!?"

Luo Feng was utterly stunned!

Although he had expected much of Luo Shen's talent, Luo Feng was still so shocked that he could not speak.

He still remembered how, just over two months ago, Luo Shen had become a Prospective Warrior right before his eyes. Not long ago, Luo Shen had even accompanied him outside to hunt monsters and hone his blade techniques.

Yet without him realizing it, Luo Shen was already capable of hunting a Beginner Lord Level Fire Scale Three-tusked Boar alone!?

A Lord Level monster!

That was an existence equivalent to a human War God warrior, a terrifying creature that could charge head-on through a hail of bullets without suffering a scratch!

Truly, the new generation surpassed the old!

He had thought that stealing the dragon egg by chance this time, along with bringing back a set of high-grade weapons and combat uniform, had already yielded a tremendous haul. Who would have thought Luo Shen's gains were no less impressive?

Even if he used his throwing knives now, he might not necessarily be able to defeat Luo Shen.

"Senior Brother, how did things go with Senior Xu Xin last night?" Luo Shen asked as he sealed the backpack again.

Only then did Luo Feng remember why he had come to find Luo Shen in the first place. It was all this kid's fault—he had unleashed such a bombshell the moment he entered that Luo Feng had been left dumbfounded and nearly forgotten the important matter.

Seeing that Luo Feng remained silent and kept staring at him, Luo Shen could not help feeling a chill creep over him.

"Senior Brother, I admit I lied, but at least it worked out well, right? I helped set you up with Senior Xu Xin. Forget treating me to a meal—you're even staring at me like that. It's creepy."

Luo Shen put on a frightened expression.

"You knew, didn't you?" Luo Feng suddenly said.

Seeing Luo Feng finally get to the point, Luo Shen dropped the act and straightened up.

Though the question came out of nowhere, Luo Shen immediately understood that Luo Feng was referring to Li Wei. He smiled faintly. "Whether I knew or not isn't important. All I know is that you're my senior brother!"

"You were never tempted?"

Understanding the meaning behind Luo Shen's words, Luo Feng gradually relaxed.

"I may be poor, but my aspirations aren't. I can still tell who's closer to me. If something isn't mine to take, I won't take it." Luo Shen looked at Luo Feng and smiled. "Compared to all that, I'm more interested in what exactly you talked about with Senior Xu Xin last night."

Luo Feng looked deeply at Luo Shen.

Their conversation might have sounded like they were speaking in riddles, but they had laid bare what could have become a knot in their hearts.

That question—had you never been tempted?—was really Luo Feng asking whether Luo Shen had ever considered reporting him in exchange for that ten billion. Luo Shen's answer told Luo Feng that he would never do such a thing.

As for changing the subject, it was also Luo Shen's way of telling Luo Feng that he had no intention of secretly recording evidence.

A hint was enough.

As long as they both understood, that was all that mattered.

After this incident, however, their relationship advanced by leaps and bounds. If they had previously been more like senior and junior brothers who respected one another, now they were more like close buddies who had shared a girl together.

They both spoke far more casually now.

Jiangnan Train Station.

This was always the liveliest place, with huge crowds gathered everywhere. The boiling clamor was like a drop of water falling into a scorching wok of oil, instantly exploding into a frenzy.

The train pulled into the station, the doors opened, and streams of passengers filed out.

"HR Alliance Building."

Rather than going home first, the two took the Limitless Martial Arts Academy's private car and headed for the HR Alliance Building.