Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 662 - 496: Sour Cabbage Beef Noodle Soup_2

He sneered inwardly. I've become the great demon lord, eh? Now everyone hopes Heibo can defeat the great demon lord. But they've actually overlooked one point: it was Heibo who took the initiative to challenge me. Behind this act, there's a strong commercial and purposeful intention. How innocent am I, this so-called "demon lord"? Isn't everything I have today earned through hard work and struggle? Don't my efforts and dreams deserve respect? Why should I be someone else's stepping stone?

An Alliance official said, "We suspect there's a mastermind behind Heibo. His actions on the forums have hit critical points step by step, creating the current explosive situation. That's not something a poor, down-and-out loser could accomplish."

Chen Gu nodded. From this uproar, he understood the Alliance was still on his side. After all, he was a rising star they had personally groomed. If some nobody from a lower-tier league could topple him, the Alliance would lose face too.

"So, what's your advice?"

The officials exchanged glances. "It mainly depends on you," one said. "If you're confident you can defeat him, we can accept the challenge. We can then launch various public opinion campaigns to reverse the current sentiment, transforming your duel into a battle about 'Dreams' between two competitors filled with confidence and passion for the Energy Gathering Mechanical Species."

"This would significantly boost your reputation and prevent you from being seen as a dream-crusher for the underdog."

"If... you aren't confident, we can issue a statement exposing the opponent's ulterior motives. We'll say that you've already achieved great success, need to concentrate on your league matches, and therefore won't accept such clout-chasing challenges. Your fans would understand, and your core support base wouldn't be significantly affected."

This, however, would clearly mean losing a large number of casual fans.

Chen Gu didn't respond immediately. Instead, he asked, "What's the commercial value of this match?"

The officials answered frankly, "Immense."

Chen Gu smiled. "He's trying to use me for clout, so it's only fair I use him too, right? Ramp up the publicity. I want to maximize this match's commercial value! You know what to do. I want him to help me make a killing!"

The officials were momentarily stunned. "So, you mean you're accepting the challenge?" they confirmed.

"Accept? Why wouldn't I?" Chen Gu smiled. "He's handing me a golden opportunity to make money. I absolutely have to seize it."

「...」

Xiaoga Yexiong, having "inherited" the Xiaogasa Family's age-old traditions of earnestness and meticulousness, began working diligently within the headquarters after a sincere discussion with Deputy Director Ding Zhou. He reviewed past case files and constantly visited various departments to quickly familiarize himself with the Bureau of Mystic Security's operational procedures and customs. He even "took the time to visit" the neighboring Special Operations Squad, disingenuously presenting traditional Xiaogasa Family delicacies—not as a gesture of goodwill, but to showcase his own refined manner. In essence, he was doing everything possible to swiftly integrate into the Bureau of Mystic Security and lay a solid foundation for his subsequent plans.

Throughout this entire process, the three female Professionals from the Xiaogasa Family constantly hovered nearby. A man so completely absorbed in his work is truly captivating! they thought, utterly mesmerized. The three sisters even began to fantasize about a scenario where they might jointly serve their young master in his chambers.

However, Xiaoga Yexiong's ostentatious visit to the Special Operations Squad failed to ignite much tension, as the primary party involved, Chen Gu, was absent. Xiaoga Yexiong wasn't concerned at the time, thinking, It's only sensible for a Fifth Energy Level opponent to make himself scarce when I'm at the height of my power.

But when Chen Gu remained unseen for several more days, it struck him as odd. On the fourth day, he could no longer restrain himself and ordered, "Red Princess, find out why Chen Gu hasn't appeared these past few days. Is he on some secret mission?"

Red Princess was the eldest of the three female Professionals—born sixteen minutes before one sister and eight minutes before the other. While they each had their own given names, the family elders were accustomed to addressing them as Red Princess, Blue Princess, and White Princess. Being called 'Red Princess' by those lecherous old geezers feels entirely different from when our young, handsome master says it!

Red Princess cooed softly in acknowledgment and bowed gracefully. "Red Princess accepts the order."

Less than ten minutes later, Red Princess returned, her expression grim. "Young Master… that fellow hasn't been on any mission. Instead, he's been preparing for a large-scale commercial event."

Xiaoga Yexiong was stunned, and a wave of displeasure washed over him. Here I am, the young master of the Xiaogasa Family, meticulously preparing with 'earnestness and rigor' at the headquarters, and my opponent doesn't even take our impending duel seriously? In his eyes, an opponent of my caliber, a Seventh Energy Level master, is less important than... making money? Viewed this way, doesn't my 'earnest and meticulous' approach seem rather... comical and absurd?

"HUMPH!" Xiaoga Yexiong snorted angrily. "Such arrogance will surely lead to ruin!"

The Sanhime nodded in unison. "Ruin upon him!"

Xiaoga Yexiong then asked, somewhat curiously, "What kind of commercial event is it?"

Red Princess sniffed disdainfully. "It's just some commercial colossal beast battle. Only someone from a minor family like his would treat such an event as a golden opportunity. After all, they're not like us, the Xiaogasa Family, a premier lineage accustomed to vast fortunes."