Master of Monster Synthesis-Chapter 654 - 341 A Man Who Seeks Abuse by Pointing to the Sky_2
Zhang Yida laughed, "Here’s the deal, we’re organizing a drinking get-together and wanted to ask our landlord brother if you’d like to join us."
"He’s busy, and besides, he never drinks..."
Leng Wanbai was just about to refuse when Qin Shou appeared behind Zhang Yida like a ghost, completely silent.
"Let’s go."
A voice inexplicably sounded behind Zhang Yida, startling him.
"What the... You, you, you..."
When did this guy get behind me?
So creepy!! 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Zhang Yida’s inner thoughts were screaming.
"In that case, I’m going too," Leng Wanbai suddenly spoke out.
"Girls are not allowed to drink. Stay home."
Qin Shou left this line behind as he turned and walked towards the elevator.
Zhang Yida followed behind Qin Shou, filled with admiration.
No wonder he’s the landlord; his household authority is no joke!
At the door, Leng Wanbai let out a huff, puffing up her cheeks, and stealthily followed the two of them.
She’d seen it on TV—one thing the bars in this city never lacked was pretty girls.
She couldn’t let Qin Shou flirt with those vixens!
...
"Come on, everyone, take a look who I’ve brought with me!"
"Wow, young man, not bad! You even managed to invite our landlord brother," Zeng Xiaoxian chuckled.
"Of course!"
Zhang Yida gestured at the people standing up and introduced them one by one.
"Landlord brother, this is Hu Feifei, a PhD and a Taekwondo expert..."
"This is Lv Xiaobu..."
"And this is Tang..."
Qin Shou waved his hand and smiled, "Alright, no need for introductions. I’ve met them all before."
Finding this group of oddballs had taken quite some time.
He turned his gaze to the cool and confident young man seated at the table and asked Zhang Yida, "Who’s this one?"
"Oh, he’s a friend of mine, doesn’t live here. He goes by Xi Zhao now," Zhang Yida said with a smile.
"Surname Xi? That’s pretty rare."
"Haha, it’s not his real name. It’s a rule at their company—they can only use codenames outside."
Qin Shou suddenly understood, "Ah, a codename. So he’s a member of the ERP team. Impressive."
Zhang Yida was startled, "Landlord brother, how did you know he just joined the ERP?"
Qin Shou patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "Because I’m also kind of part of ERP."
"Landlord brother, you really keep deep secrets, huh? By the way, landlord brother, is your name also a codename?"
Zhang Yida asked excitedly.
"No."
"Impossible! Using codenames is ERP protocol..."
"My rank is too high; they can’t boss me around."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yida’s eyes lit up.
"Sir, how much would you pay if I worked under you?"
"No salary. It’s all volunteer work."
Zhang Yida: "..."
What is wrong with young people these days? Isn’t working all about making money?
And now you’re telling me there’s unpaid labor? Forget it, I’m out.
The whispered conversation between the two didn’t escape Xi Zhao. He quietly looked up at Qin Shou, gave a small nod, and said nothing further.
Sitting next to him, Tang Xiaoyou rested her chin on her hand, staring dreamily at Xi Zhao’s handsome face, utterly infatuated, completely ignoring the annoyed looks from the others around her.
"Miss Tang, please wipe the drool from your mouth. It’s basic decency," Xi Zhao coldly reminded her before standing and approaching Zhang Yida.
"Alright, it’s about time. I need to head back to the base."
"Your ERP training schedule is that tight?" Zhang Yida asked, surprised.
Xi Zhao glanced at him, "ERP isn’t like your Youma Rescue Team. You’re the only mysterious warrior there, and your training is so lax that you can even organize drinking meetups."
Zhang Yida shrugged it off, "I don’t have big ambitions. I’m fine with just dealing with weak abnormalities, earning money to buy a house, a car, and maybe get married. Saving the world—that’s your job, not mine. I’m hopeless in that respect."
"By the way, how much does ERP pay? Maybe I should apply to join you guys..."
Xi Zhao thought for a moment and didn’t respond.
"Hey, don’t tell me even salary info is classified?" Zhang Yida asked, disbelieving.
Xi Zhao shook his head, "It’s not classified. I just... forgot to ask about the salary when I joined the ERP."
Zhang Yida: "..."
Are you kidding me? Am I the only one who cares about salary?
Do none of you work for money?
"Forget it, forget it. Asking you is useless. I’d better just perform well and hope my commander gives me a raise."
"Let’s go. I’ll see you out."
"Alright."
"Landlord brother, you guys carry on. I’ll step out and be right back."
...
At the bar entrance, an eerie gust of wind suddenly swept through, making Zhang Yida shudder involuntarily.
"Weird, where’d that cold wind come from in this weather?"
Xi Zhao looked into the dark corner where a rather ordinary-looking man emerged and said, "That’s not a cold wind. We’re being watched."
"Huh? Who’s bold enough to target us?"
Zhang Yida immediately became alert and, without making a sound, moved to stand behind Xi Zhao.
"Xi Zhao, protect me."
Xi Zhao: "..."
With his combat stats, this guy’s Golden Armor Warrior wasn’t inferior to the Snow Mastiff Armor.
But now...
Sigh, what kind of oddballs live in this building?
He strode forward, heading toward the man emerging from the corner.
"Too many people here. Let’s go somewhere else," Xi Zhao said.
The man cracked his neck, his bones making loud cracking sounds. His bloodshot eyes sparkled with madness, and a crazed grin spread across his face.
"Hehehe, too many people? Isn’t that just perfect?"
With that, the man stretched out his hand, and a dark red mechanical beetle shot out from the void.
"Transform!"
The man sneered as he placed the mechanical beetle on his waist. Dark red armor rapidly enveloped his body, with a dark red horn running along the middle of his face. His insect-like visor flickered faint yellow light.
Xi Zhao’s expression changed, and Zhang Yida exclaimed, "That’s Tianfu City’s mysterious warrior, Jiadou!"
"No, it’s not Jiadou. I sense an abnormality’s power!"
Xi Zhao had barely spoken when an excited shriek came from behind.
"Ahhh! It’s a mysterious warrior! Everyone, look..."
"What? A mysterious warrior..."
