A Rich Person's Spectacle
In fact, Xu Huo had still overestimated the Special Defense Department. His residence was right across from the branch office, and the moment he stepped into the building, at least seven or eight pairs of eyes landed on him.
Most of the people living in this building were ordinary citizens. Almost no Players would go out of their way to live across from the Special Defense Department, so these people must have moved into the neighborhood only recently.
Xu Huo chose a spot with a wide view and used his gaze to pinpoint the direction of each person watching him. Only then did he enter his own building.
As soon as he went upstairs, the door opened from the inside. Yuan Yao jumped out excitedly. "Surprised? Didn't expect this, did you? I'm still alive!"
That was certainly a surprise.
"How long have you been back?" Xu Huo and the painted woman entered one after the other.
"Since yesterday," Yuan Yao said cheerfully. "I didn't call because I wanted to surprise you. You have no idea how hard it was to keep myself from calling. Brother Xu, you're incredible. You actually declared war on the Special Defense Department and the player organizations head-on!"
"Don't worry. I may not be much of a Player, but I'm one hundred percent on your side in this. If you're going to Capital City, I'm going too. Need money? I'll pay. Need muscle? I'll help. If anyone doesn't like it, we'll take them on!"
Xu Huo glanced at him. "You're especially fired up this time."
Yuan Yao shyly pushed up his glasses. "I've fallen for a female Player."
"Congratulations."
"And she's from District 014."
"Wonderful news."
"And she's from our country, too."
"A cause for nationwide celebration."
As Xu Huo replied, he