"Brother Niu, that wasn't very fair of you. You said we were here to make connections, but the moment I walked in, you got me tangled up in some inexplicable grudge."
Niu Jianjun laughed at Lin Yi's words and could only say, "Haha, don't blame me, Brother Lin. Xing Jiu has held a grudge against me for a long time. He probably learned that you and I are close, so he started resenting you too. Just treat him like a clown jumping around on stage. Ignore him."
Lin Yi nodded and asked, "What's the background of the man beside Xing Jiu?"
Niu Jianjun lowered his voice. "Sang Zhegui. He's also a Professional-level powerhouse. Those two have relied on their Professional-level strength to throw their weight around in their city. They even threatened and robbed the local Supernatural Center of its resources. Only after I stepped in to intimidate them did they restrain themselves somewhat. Still, they came to resent the authorities and me."
As they spoke, the two foreign-looking Professional-level powerhouses in the private room, Hans and Wunlaidar, actually came over with wine glasses to make acquaintances with Lin Yi in a very courteous manner.
After exchanging a few words with them, Lin Yi returned to his seat.
Lin Yi sighed. "These days, foreigners are actually more polite than our own people."
Niu Jianjun chuckled. "Those two have good reputations among the Descender circles overseas. They haven't been brainwashed by Western media, which is why Zhao Yilong invited them here. As for the real scum abroad who hate us, the authorities would never allow them into the country."
"By the way, Brother Lin, you exchanged for so many Apocalypse Points this time. What are you planning to bid on?"
After thinking for a moment, Lin Yi answered frankly, "The finale