Sefni's Resolve and the Wolf Fang Gang's Attack

On the way back, Rijia asked cautiously, "Boss, why didn't we accept their dinner invitation?"

Alton and Mota turned to Su Yi.

Su Yi said, "There's no such thing as a free meal."

"If we accept their invitation, how will we make money from them later? What happens when they ask for a discount?"

The three thought it over, then nodded in understanding.

Su Yi continued, "Besides, we can't afford to relax yet."

"The company is starting from scratch. Whether we rise above the rest and make a name for ourselves depends on what we do next."

"We don't have time to enjoy ourselves yet."

Seeing how serious their boss was, the three nodded quickly. "Understood!"

By the time the four returned to the company, it was noon.

Su Yi found Aolong at once and handed him 50 Void Abyss Coins with a smile. "Boss, here's your share for today."

Aolong was both thrilled and surprised to see another 50 Void Abyss Coins coming his way.

He hadn't expected to make money every day without lifting a finger!

That was more than a month's wages!

Aolong pocketed the money happily. "Excellent, Su Yi. Well done!"

Su Yi asked, "Boss, what happened with the exoskeletons?"

Aolong smiled. "I almost forgot. The four exoskeletons arrived. Use them whenever you like."

Su Yi nodded, satisfied. "Then I'll leave you to it, boss. I have things to take care of."

After saying goodbye to Aolong, Su Yi took Alton and the others to the warehouse to collect the KG-S1001 exoskeletons, which only Mad Dog had been qualified to use before.

As Alton felt the power the exoskeleton gave him, excitement lit up his face.

"I feel like I could tear a man apart with my bare hands!"

Rijia rapped on the alloy armor covering his arm, just as excited. "Let's see who calls me weak now!"

While they were getting used to the exoskeletons, a somewhat aged voice suddenly called out.

"Is Mr. Gheros here?"

Mota turned around. "I'll go see!"

Su Yi stopped him. "I know her. You three get back to work."

The three nodded and left.

At the company entrance, Su Yi found Sefni waiting in her elderly guise.

When Sefni saw that Su Yi was wearing an exoskeleton, she was startled.

This guy really is something else!

Su Yi stepped outside and sat down with Sefni by the roadside.

"Well? Have you decided?" Su Yi asked.

Sefni asked first, "What would I have to do? And how much does it pay?"

She desperately needed money, not only to pay for Michelle's treatment, but also to give the younger generation, including Ada and Annie, a better life.

If someone had to make a sacrifice so the others could have a brighter tomorrow, she was willing to be that person.

Su Yi knew exactly what these sorceresses lacked: money, security, and acceptance.

He could give them all three.

"I need you to help me train a group of people," Su Yi said frankly.

Sefni blinked. "Train... people?"

She had thought Su Yi wanted her to kill for him.

After all, the three skills she possessed now were all meant for killing.

Su Yi nodded. "Since you came here, you must know what kind of people used to work for this company."

Sefni nodded. There were plenty of companies like this in the area.

Su Yi continued, "I've already cleared out the thugs who worked here before."

"A group of decent newcomers will be joining us soon. I need someone who can help them improve their fighting ability quickly."

Sefni was shocked. "Aren't you afraid I'll control your subordinates and turn them against you?"

Historically, "betrayal" had been one of the labels most closely associated with pleasure sorceresses.

Pleasure sorceresses were said to delight in betraying anyone.

Of course, that was the Desire Cultivation Faction. To them, their targets were toys. Once they got bored, they tossed them aside and found new ones.

Su Yi gave Sefni the respect and recognition she needed most.

"That was the work of the bastards in the Desire Cultivation Faction. You don't have to keep taking the blame for them."

Sefni froze. All at once, she almost wanted to cry.

How many years had it been? How many years?

They had spent over a thousand years explaining themselves! Over a thousand years being misunderstood!

Yet no one had ever believed them!

No one had ever respected them!

And now this young man had drawn such a clear distinction between the Spiritual Cultivation Faction and the Desire Cultivation Faction!

To Sefni, it felt like a dream.

Su Yi continued, "Our company is about to change direction. Before long, we'll be going into trade."

"I need not only a powerful instructor I can trust, but also a sharp, capable head of personnel who can help me tell who deserves a reward and who's hiding bad intentions."

After a pause, Su Yi turned to Sefni. "I believe you're perfectly suited to the job."

The Spiritual Cultivation Faction understood the human mind and psyche inside out.

Sefni was the ideal person to handle internal vetting.

Sefni felt as though she had fallen into a dream.

She had never imagined anyone would trust her, much less entrust her with such important responsibilities.

She knew exactly how important the roles Su Yi had described were.

She was nervous and at a loss.

She had come expecting to be a killer. Instead, she was being offered a place in the company's core management.

As Sefni pondered this, she heard hurried footsteps.

She looked up sharply to find four or five vicious-looking men charging toward them. They surrounded the pair.

"The Wolf Fang Gang!" Murderous intent flashed in Sefni's eyes.

The thug in front grabbed Su Yi. "Did you go to the Blue Row House on Funeral Backstreet today?"

Sefni hesitated.

She hated the Wolf Fang Gang, and now that Su Yi was in trouble, this was her chance to prove herself.

But she feared drawing attention by revealing her powers. A pleasure sorceress's abilities were too distinctive.

And they were on a busy street.

Then she heard Su Yi's calm voice.

"I'll give you one chance. Let go."

The thug grinned viciously. "Ha! Let go? You can—Aaaagh!"

Before he could finish, Su Yi's exoskeleton engaged. With his level-eight physical strength and the exoskeleton's 160-kilogram power, he drove a fist straight into the thug's chest, shattering his sternum.

Bang!

The thug flew a good two meters, knocking over two of his men before hitting the ground.

His face turned deathly pale. He coughed up mouthfuls of bloody froth, then passed out.

The other thugs flew into a rage. Drawing machetes and iron clubs, they rushed at Su Yi.

Just then, Alton and the other two came charging in.

Alton led the way, throwing a punch straight at an incoming blade and snapping it in two.

And that was that.

The thugs were no match for them.

In less than a minute, they had beaten the thugs senseless.

Sefni stared, dumbfounded.

"Do you know they're with the Wolf Fang Gang?"

Su Yi wiped a spatter of blood from his face. "The Wolf Fang Gang? Hmph. They won't be around much longer."

Sefni's spirits soared. She realized how much she stood to gain by following Su Yi.

Not only could she earn money, she might even have a chance to avenge Michelle!

With that thought, Sefni made up her mind.

As long as he paid her 40 Void Abyss Coins a month... no, even 30, she would take the job!