What? Chu Lanxi had actually colluded with the Devilish Dao Faction!
Su Yuan was shocked!
Could it be that he'd gone to work as a security guard too?
But Su Yuan quickly dismissed the idea.
Putting aside why a rich guy like Chu Lanxi would run off to work as a security guard just like him, even if Chu Lanxi really had become a security guard, that wouldn't bring Su Yuan any opportunities, would it?
So the Devilish Dao Faction the system was talking about had to mean some other line of work it considered part of the Devilish Dao camp.
Like... bars? Internet cafés? Or bands?
In short, places associated with having fun.
Based on Su Yuan's thorough understanding of the system, that clueless, conservative system that thought he'd transmigrated to Ancient Times regarded places of leisure and entertainment as sworn enemies.
But even if those were the places in question, what opportunities could they possibly bring him?
Unable to figure it out, Su Yuan turned his gaze directly to the bewitchingly handsome guy beside him.
The Demonic Cultivation Technique · Finger Command silently activated.
Rather than rack his brains guessing, he might as well take a peek at Chu Lanxi's fate for the day. Perhaps he'd find something useful.
The next second, several large characters appeared above Chu Lanxi's head, wreathed in pink mist.
Su Yuan looked closer and nearly thought he'd seen wrong!
[Steal a Kiss and Caress (Not Yet)]
That was Chu Lanxi's fate for the day.
Holy crap!
Something was wrong with Chu Lanxi's fate. Seriously wrong—nine out of ten parts of it!
With a grave expression, Su Yuan gave him a careful once-over.
Well, handsome features, a delicate air, fair and tender skin, and a decent figure. He had all the makings of a pretty boy.
Feeling the neighboring table's gaze, Chu Lanxi, who had been resting his chin on his hand and looking out the window, grew rather uncomfortable and instinctively sat up straight.
He gave a light cough, turned to meet Su Yuan's scrutinizing gaze, and said frostily,
"Son, why are you staring at your father? I don't have a single cent to lend you!"
Su Yuan narrowed his eyes, ready to ask outright whether Chu Lanxi had someone behind his back.
But just as the words reached his lips, he suddenly changed his mind and said instead,
"Lanzi, I haven't seen you come by for my roast goose these past couple of days. I'm going to roast a fresh one in the cafeteria tonight. Want a nice, hot portion?"
Chu Lanxi's eyes lit up, but then he gave a cold laugh.
"Hmph! It took you a whole two days to remember me?"
"Brother Yuan, you've gotten rich! You don't recognize your dear old father anymore."
His tone was full of indescribable resentment.
"Cut the nonsense! You eating or not?"
"I'm eating."
Over an hour after school ended, Su Yuan sliced up a plate of his freshly made Dragon Scale Roasted Goose, and he, Chu Lanxi, and Chen Nuoyi polished off dinner together.
"Lanzi, sorry to keep you waiting while I roasted the goose. How was my cooking?"
Su Yuan asked with a beaming smile.
"This is the stuff."
Chu Lanxi gave him a thumbs-up.
But then he tugged at his clothes as if he were cold, and a hint of wariness appeared on his face.
"Sonny, how come you've never been this attentive before? You're suddenly being so nice to me. It's kind of creepy."
Su Yuan didn't so much as blink, still smiling cheerfully as he said,
"What are you talking about? You used to treat me to meals all the time. What's wrong with me treating you once?"
"By the way, don't you have somewhere to go every night? Do you have something to do tonight too?"
Chu Lanxi lightly smacked his forehead.
"I'd forgotten—you reminded me. It's almost eight already. I do have something to take care of."
As he spoke, he got up, said goodbye to the two of them, and hurried out of the cafeteria.
The moment he was gone, Su Yuan's smile vanished. He leaned toward the girl beside him and whispered,
"Class Monitor, I've got a hunch that Old Chu's been getting into some things he shouldn't lately. I want to follow him secretly and see what's going on."
A flicker of surprise crossed Chen Nuoyi's beautiful eyes. She immediately said,
"I'll go with you. If we really run into bad people, we can look out for each other."
Su Yuan didn't refuse. That was exactly why he'd told Chen Nuoyi about it.
Sure, high school students like them would get trounced by any Foundation Establishment expert they met. But Chen Nuoyi was the Chen Family's eldest daughter.
Su Yuan didn't believe the Chen Family hadn't secretly sent people to protect her.
If they ran into real danger, wouldn't the Chen Family's people step in and get them out of there without a fuss?
Of course, the chances of encountering danger were next to none.
Anyone who knew the system's usual antics knew it was just an old UC Shock Department routine.
If he hadn't run into that White-haired Loli at noon, he wouldn't have grown suspicious at all.
Worried they might lose Chu Lanxi, the two told the kitchen staff they were heading out, then set off at once. They caught sight of him at the school gate, strolling leisurely away.
As soon as he left the school, Chu Lanxi took out a dazzling flying sword and soared into the air.
"Damn you, Rich Dog."
Su Yuan stared enviously at that handsome, custom-made flying sword. He and Chen Nuoyi hurriedly scanned a Shared Flying Sword and took off after Chu Lanxi.
In terms of performance, the Shared Flying Sword was far inferior to Chu Lanxi's custom-made one. Fortunately, it was rush hour, and the roads both above and below were congested, so the two of them could follow Chu Lanxi without a hurry.
They followed Chu Lanxi for over ten kilometers, until they reached one of the busiest commercial streets in Taihua City.
Night had fallen completely. Neon lights powered by spiritual energy illuminated the entire street as bright as day. People streamed past in a lively, bustling crowd.
As a delivery expert who'd traveled all over the city, Su Yuan wasn't dazzled by the bustling street. He kept close behind Chu Lanxi as he wove through the crowd.
After a series of twists and turns, he and Chen Nuoyi found themselves following him into a secluded alley.
The two of them peered around the alley's entrance for a good while. When they saw Chu Lanxi disappear into its depths, they exchanged a look.
Su Yuan was baffled. "There's an alley like this right on the commercial street? How come I've never been here when I was making deliveries?"
Chen Nuoyi said worriedly,
"Should we go in? I have a bad feeling about this alley. Maybe Chu's being forced to go there."
Su Yuan hesitated.
Damn it, life and school had always been so easygoing. Why had dangerous things suddenly started cropping up one after another on the very same day?
Chu Lanxi, you hadn't really colluded with the Devilish Dao, had you?!
Just as Su Yuan was wavering, a figure suddenly strode toward the alley.
Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi hurriedly pretended to be passersby, moving farther away before carefully observing the newcomer.
She was a fashionable beauty whose imposing air shone through despite her mask and sunglasses, even in the middle of the night.
When she reached the alley's entrance, she first furtively looked around to make sure no one was watching. Then she darted inside and vanished in the blink of an eye.
Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi, who had witnessed the whole thing: "..."
After a long, long silence, Chen Nuoyi's pretty face turned red as she said,
"Su Yuan, I think I've seen this kind of scene in TV dramas."
"Son of a—Lanxi, you bastard!"
Su Yuan gritted his teeth.
A gloomy alley, a fate about stealing kisses and caresses, customers sneaking in... All the pieces fit together too perfectly.
So you really had colluded with the Devilish Dao, you bastard!
Was this Devil's Gate called the Joyful Union Sect?!
So, Dog System, why did you think this place would be where I'd find my opportunity?
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