Six million, six million...
Should I buy a car first, or a new house?
Duan Chen was overjoyed.
Buzz, buzz—!
The phone on the table vibrated.
Duan Chen glanced at the caller ID: unknown number.
He guessed it was Old Zhang with new instructions.
"Hello, you little rascal, I've got good news for you." Old Zhang sounded rather excited on the other end of the line.
"Found a suitable agent?" Duan Chen had already guessed most of it.
"Of course, but it's a temporary hire, just to assist you for now."
"...A temporary hire? You're pushing me to train a rookie again. The last one I trained quit the next day."
Is it like this in every unit?
They dangle carrots in front of employees while squeezing every last drop of value out of them.
Duan Chen was speechless.
Fine, it's just a temporary partnership. Once Gao Tiankai finishes his work, everything will go back to normal.
A temporary hire it is, then.
"What's his name?"
"Wu Suowei."
"...Old Zhang, are you hard of hearing? I asked for the temporary hire's name."
"You little rascal, his name is [Wu Suowei]."
Duan Chen's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
His eyes flickered to the bright computer screen, which was still displaying auction details from the black market trading network.
Wu Suowei...
"Fearless"...
Damn it, could these two be the same person?
...
Duan Chen followed the address Old Zhang had given him and stood before an old courtyard house in the western suburbs.
The courtyard house clearly looked ancient.
The walls were mottled and covered in moss, and the simple wooden door lacked any security measures.
Duan Chen couldn't help but sigh,
"This antique house must be quite valuable. Why would a rich person still work as an agent?"
As he reached out to knock,
Suddenly, the wooden door creaked open.
An ordinary-looking young man pushed a simple electric scooter out of the house.
He wore a plain yellow vest, looked languid, and wore a pair of plain black-rimmed glasses on his nose.
"Looking for me?"
The young man got on the electric scooter with interest and put on his helmet.
"But I'm on my way to deliver takeout right now. You can leave your contact information."
Duan Chen sized up the young man, feeling a strange sense of familiarity.
But he was certain this was the first time he had ever seen him.
"Are you Wu Suowei?"
"Mmm," the young man nodded.
"Are you 'Fearless' too?"
"You guessed it. You're quite clever," the young man smiled faintly, exuding a mysterious profundity.
With a name so close, how could it not be obvious?
"You were the one following me before," Duan Chen said, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"You guessed that too? I'm a bit surprised. Elite agents really do have their skills." Wu Suowei gave him an appreciative look. "We're going to be working together, after all. I was just doing some preliminary investigation. I didn't expect you to be as quick-witted as you are; you almost caught me."
Duan Chen raised an eyebrow, thinking: Heh, just a temporary hire, and he's got quite an attitude.
His pupils rippled as he intended to read Wu Suowei's thoughts. To his surprise—
The man's mind was a blank slate?
A vast expanse of white, as if his field of vision was too wide to focus, or as if it had been deliberately wiped clean.
Could this guy's ability be [Skill Nullification]?
A psychic ability user?
This is interesting. Duan Chen's interest was piqued.
But his strength still needed to be assessed. After all, he was slender, and he looked rather dull, not the type to be capable.
"Is there something wrong with your eyes? You should see a doctor." Wu Suowei glanced at him.
"Jiangzhong Eye Hospital is quite good. Give them my name..."
"It won't get you a discount."
With that, Wu Suowei rode his electric scooter away.
Duan Chen sneered. He had seen plenty of arrogant layabouts before, who thought they were superheroes after awakening an ability, only to be scared out of their wits when faced with the real thing.
This wasn't a game. Even if he was forced to mentor a new guild member, he had to ensure the newcomer had enough strength to survive and be helpful, not just be a burden he had to protect.
"Kid, you've appraised me. Now it's my turn to appraise you."
Thinking this, Duan Chen dialed a number, a sly smile appearing on his lips.
"Hello, yes, it's me. I need a favor."
"This is definitely considered cooperation with official duties. Don't worry, I'll reduce your sentence if you do well."
...
Wu Suowei followed the address and leisurely rode his electric scooter.
It was mala tang ordered by a young lady from a wealthy neighborhood.
Ding dong—
"Your takeout is here."
The door opened, and a woman of unparalleled beauty emerged.
If beauty were a woman's greatest weapon, then this woman was a nuclear bomb.
Her beauty was beyond words, as if she were blessed by heaven itself.
Wu Suowei, standing at the door, remained unfazed.
The woman didn't take the takeout directly. Instead, her soft, jade-like hand touched Wu Suowei's arm.
"Little brother~ Delivering takeout must be hard. Why don't you come in and eat with me~?"
Wu Suowei shook his head.
"Companionship is a separate charge."
The woman's smile faltered. No man had ever rejected her so coldly.
Seeing no one around, she made a graceful turn. When she turned back, her appearance had changed drastically.
She had transformed into an equally stunning, cold, and alluring older woman, looking down at Wu Suowei with a haughty gaze.
"Damn you, you stinking man, I order you to come in and serve me!"
Wu Suowei shook his head.
"You have hands yourself, don't you?"
The woman became somewhat agitated, trying hard to suppress her annoyance.
She turned around again, changing into a sexy uniform, her long legs encased in black stockings, her full breasts almost spilling out.
Her warm breath brushed against Wu Suowei's ear as her red lips neared his ear.
"Come in and play something more exciting. I promise you'll like it~"
Duan Chen, who was secretly watching from the shadows, exhaled a puff of smoke, his eyes squinting comfortably.
"Interesting. To get a reduced sentence, this little succubus is really giving it her all."
Succubi usually lure men into confined spaces and then drain their yang energy for cultivation.
The other day, she had lured Duan Chen into her house and was about to start draining him when Duan Chen grinned wickedly and pressed a dark, menacing pistol to her mouth. When he flashed his agent's license, the succubus wilted, whimpering and begging for mercy while hugging his leg, and was captured on the spot.
However, she had behaved well in custody and had cooperated with the police in several arrests. She was a perfect subject to observe Wu Suowei's strength.
So far, the temporary hire seemed to have some self-control...
Unexpectedly, Wu Suowei's eyes lit up, and he said, "Okay, what are we playing? I charge by the minute."
Then he stepped into the house.
The woman's eyes sparkled with excitement. Mr. Duan certainly wouldn't have imagined that she hadn't stopped secretly absorbing energy in custody. She had already absorbed from twelve men this month, and one more would allow her to break through her bottleneck.
Hehehe, as long as there are men in this world, I can grow infinitely stronger. What are the Spirit Hunter Guild and Mr. Duan then? They'll all be my next meal~
I am a succubus. Absorbing men makes me stronger!
She licked her red lips and closed the door behind her.