Follow the Rules

"Ha! Now you know why I wouldn't give you a lighter!"

Only after seeing Yu Sheng leave did Luo Yun emerge from the darkness, laughing, his hands and clothes still stained with blood.

Luo Yun paid it no mind, however, and brought his bloodstained hand down toward Liu Qingfeng's shoulder.

Liu Qingfeng stepped back expressionlessly, moving even faster than Luo Yun's hand came down.

He had anticipated it.

"You haven't changed that habit of patting people on the shoulder all these years, either."

Liu Qingfeng spoke flatly.

Luo Yun didn't care. He casually wiped the blood from his hands onto his clothes. "Ah, I remember how you used to be. You didn't talk much, but you acted swiftly and decisively, never hesitating to kill."

"And you weren't so refined and genteel back then."

"Did becoming a teacher change your personality?"

As he spoke, he picked up the cigarette pack beside him, took out a cigarette, lit it, and handed it to Liu Qingfeng.

By the time he was done, the cigarette was covered in blood.

Liu Qingfeng didn't mind, either. He casually accepted the cigarette and took a drag. "People change."

"It was only after becoming a teacher that I realized..."

"Teachers and soldiers... really are different."

"Soldiers only need to kill the enemy, but teachers have to make sure as many of their students as possible survive on the battlefield."

"Forget it. Let's not talk about that."

"An assessment in some remote area shouldn't require a fierce fighter from the Demon-Slaughtering Pavilion like you."

"Is there a plan?"

Liu Qingfeng exhaled a wisp of smoke, flicked off the ash, and looked at Luo Yun as he asked.

Luo Yun shook his head. "You know the rules."

"Mm."

"Will the assessment continue?"

Liu Qingfeng nodded in understanding. Generally, plans from above had to be kept confidential.

"We've assessed pretty much everything."

"The one called Du Xu, and... and... oh, right, that kid Zhao Zicheng are pretty good."

"As for Yu Sheng, he's ruthless, but he still needs more observation."

"Those lunatics in the Reserve Corps would definitely like him, though."

Luo Yun gave it some serious thought before speaking. He was clearly somewhat wary of the Reserve Corps members, and he muttered, "Not a single one of those guys is normal. Even the way they think about things is fucking ridiculous."

"I can't get along with them."

"But actually, the place that would suit him best is probably the Dark Pavilion..."

"They take money to do jobs, and all their jobs involve killing."

Luo Yun had actually begun thinking about Yu Sheng's future career path.

The more he thought about it, the more sense it seemed to make. "That's right, he should go to the Dark Pavilion. Maybe they'll produce another peerless monster someday."

Clearly, compared to the lunatics in the Reserve Corps, the people in the Dark Pavilion made Luo Yun feel more... hmm...

Terrified.

That was probably the word.

If the Reserve Corps was a bunch of lunatics...

Then the Dark Pavilion was a bunch of freaks.

By comparison, the people in their Demon-Slaughtering Pavilion always seemed especially friendly.

"He's still young."

"We can discuss his future later."

"Remember the assessment rewards. Don't drag it out, or Yu Sheng will get angry."

"If he thinks you've embezzled his property..."

Liu Qingfeng left that loaded remark hanging, then turned and walked away.

Luo Yun sank into thought.

He seemed to be imagining something.

Soon, he shuddered.

"I really do need to hurry the fuck up with this."

"Otherwise, once that ruthless kid gets stronger in a few years, he might actually get me killed."

Muttering to himself, Luo Yun didn't even return to the dilapidated factory. Instead, he drove off in his off-road vehicle with a roar of the engine.

At this point in the assessment, he already had a crystal-clear picture of what these students were like.

Continuing the assessment would only waste time.

Everyone said Luo Yun was a brainless idiot, yet this supposed fool had seen right through these youngsters with just a few simple moves.

"Hehe, Yu, my man, don't worry. I'll definitely get this all sorted out."

"Head to the provincial capital whenever you have time over the next few days."

"Call me when you get there."

"I've got some serious connections. I'll definitely take care of it!"

The driver thumped his chest hard, his words full of solemn promises.

Finally, he glanced furtively around. "Actually... you technically saved people twice."

"I'll split the footage into separate videos when I get back."

"We'll collect twice!"

"Easy money!"

As though already imagining the wonderful life he would lead once the money came in, the driver couldn't help smiling.

Yu Sheng, however, shook his head seriously.

"It can't count as two rescues."

"The job from the clients was to protect them. Charging separately would be breaking the rules."

"People who break the rules die very quickly."

Yu Sheng's expression was exceptionally solemn, without the slightest hint of a joke.

The smile gradually faded from the driver's face. He stared into Yu Sheng's eyes, scrutinizing him, and only nodded after confirming he meant it. "All right, I understand."

Someone who followed the rules...

A partner who followed the rules was even more worth looking forward to!

"Hey, how about we add each other as friends? It'll make chatting and stuff easier."

"If any other opportunities to work together come up, remember your little bro... no, remember your big bro here."

"I'll be there, no questions asked!"

"I'll always have your back. Anyone who gets in the way of us brothers making money, we'll hack them all to death!"

The driver finally revealed his real objective.

He kept making promises.

But Yu Sheng frowned slightly.

The driver's heart lurched. Oh, shit.

Had he acted too confident and made Yu Sheng think he was all bluster and couldn't be trusted?

He should have been more composed.

Fuck!

While he kept reflecting on his mistakes and even considering how to salvage things, Yu Sheng said solemnly, "I told you, killing is illegal!"

"If you're still thinking about killing people, I'll report you to the Ink Pavilion."

The driver froze.

He was just fucking bragging to show his determination, all right?

Focus on the fucking point!

"Okay!"

"Don't worry. Fighting and killing are the most boring things anyway."

"My name's Wang Wenxuan. Let's exchange contact details."

"Hehehe."

By now, though, Wang Wenxuan was gradually getting a handle on Yu Sheng. He chuckled, unconcerned. "Yes, yes, yes, that's my ID."

"Wang. Ruthless Killer. Bandit!"

"..."

"Just give me a second to change my name..."

Wang Wenxuan paused, realizing something was wrong. His fingers tapped frantically across the screen, moving faster than they ever had in his life as he changed to a new name.

"Gentle, Cute Little Bunny"

Letting out a soft breath, Wang Wenxuan smiled again. Only after watching Yu Sheng accept his friend request with his own eyes was he satisfied.

He was set.

He was definitely set!

With a wealthy backer like this, how could he possibly not get rich after tagging along a few more times?

Hehe...

Maybe he would soon reach the Sixth Awakening and become a true Awakener.

And if things went a little better, he might even advance to a Seventh-Awakening Grand Awakener... then he might be able to beat the crap out of his boss!

For a moment, Wang Wenxuan grew increasingly excited.