Xu Huo had always worked with the Special Defense Department, and Ting City now belonged to him and the painted woman. Helping them out a little was only right.
"Then it's settled!" Team Leader Wu said with a smile. "I'll send out the list right away."
"There are that many unaffiliated players in Ting City?" Xu Huo paused.
"Lots." Team Leader Wu's smile widened. "Ever since you showed up yesterday, people have been contacting me all night. If we met with everyone, we wouldn't even fit in the square, let alone sit down to eat together. So we'll have to screen them first."
"Can't the Special Defense Department do something about that post from X?" Xu Huo said. "It's drawing in so many players. Sooner or later, something's bound to go wrong."
Team Leader Wu glanced at him in surprise. "You didn't know? Your cousin Yu Qingqing was the one behind X's publicity campaign."
Since Yu Qingqing was behind it, and she was family, the Special Defense Department hadn't interfered. Besides, it wasn't a bad thing. At least this spiritual leader was a positive influence.
Xu Huo was momentarily at a loss for words. "Has she gotten into trouble again?"
"She's a kid. You have to expect a little mischief." With all the outrageous stunts those "rising stars" kept pulling, Yu Qingqing's antics were a minor issue.
It was clear that both Team Leader Wu and the people at the Special Defense Department had become more tolerant.
The painted woman was so absorbed in shopping that she didn't want to waste time on a meal, so Xu Huo had to attend the lunch alone.
When he and Team Leader Wu arrived at the venue, it was nearly full. Those without seats had crowded along both sides. The room was a