140 Chaotic City (4)

Trust me, little cloud.

The car was new and technologically advanced, equipped with autonomous driving capabilities, so Qin Fu'an didn't need to worry about how to drive it.

Sitting in the car, Qin Fu'an entered his next destination and then closed his eyes for a short rest.

About half a day has passed since he came into this world.

There is no time limit in the main storyline of the dungeon, which means that if a player does not complete the task quickly, they can stay in the dungeon until the task is completed.

Therefore, there are unlikely to be any players causing trouble for each other in this instance, unless you encounter a hunter.

When he accepted the missions, he didn't think he would have a means of transportation soon, so he only accepted missions in the nearby area, which were all relatively close, so he quickly parked his car on the side of the road.

Qin Fu'an glanced out the car window, unbuckled his seatbelt, and got out of the car.

The second containment mission takes place in this residential community, and the person who issued the order is the community's property management.

After successfully coordinating with the property management, Qin Fu'an spent ten minutes successfully containing the trees in the community that were constantly emitting a hypnotic fragrance. He took out his phone, opened the task, and had the property management confirm it before continuing to the next task location.

He accepted a total of 5 Class C missions, and including the time spent on the road, it only took him less than 3 hours to complete these containment missions.

However, by this time the sky was gradually getting dark.

Thinking of the little demons still in the shelter in the north of the city, he chose to temporarily put aside his only B-level mission and then drove to the north of the city.

When Qin Fu'an contacted them on the way, he frowned at the noisy sounds on the other end of the call. He then learned that after these little demons reunited, they had also taken on several C-level containment missions and were currently struggling with the monsters at the mission locations.

Little Camellia's soft voice came to his ears from the other end of the call: "Brother Fox and everyone else feel that we can't always rely on and wait for your help, so we decided to team up to do missions together. The more missions we complete, the more training we can get, and the less you have to worry about us."

Although they are still a group of cubs, they are not cubs equivalent to human children of a few years old. The youngest of them are about the same age as a human teenager. As a group of cubs, they also have their own thoughts and opinions.

So after they reunited, the group of little monsters discussed it and decided to try out the difficulty of the dungeon together. They had considerable fighting power together, and if all else failed, they would have Lord Tengshe to back them up. So the little monsters became bolder.

Having someone to back them up and a powerful backer is their biggest advantage in this game.

Qin Fu'an listened to the noisy chatter of the little monsters, a gentle smile flashing in his eyes, and said softly, "Okay, send me your current address, and I'll come pick you up after get off work."

The little camellia fairy's eyes lit up, and she quickly sent the address over.

After the call ended, it excitedly gripped its phone and urged its noisy companions, "Stop arguing! Lord Tengshe is coming to pick us up from get off work soon. Hurry up and contain this monster. We can't let Lord Tengshe think we're a bunch of immature good-for-nothings!"

Before they left the mountain, the elders of their tribe told them not to cause trouble while traveling, and not to be timid and cowardly waiting for others to help them when they encountered problems. Only by being strong themselves can they be truly strong.

Brother Fox had previously told the little demons that when Lord Tengshe was still a cub, he had said something to Fox: Under the Heavenly Dao, all demons are equal. If you want to survive, the only way is to become strong enough that the Heavenly Dao can only turn a blind eye. Only in this way can you survive longer in the Dharma-ending Age until you see new opportunities and seize them with your brains and strength.

The little monsters didn't know if entering this strange game was an opportunity, but they all shared the same goal: to become stronger and survive!

Now that Lord Tengshe is there to protect them, they have a sense of security and courage. They no longer need to live timidly and cowardly like they did in the previous dungeons. This is an excellent opportunity to train themselves.

So when Little Camellia said that Lord Tengshe would be coming to pick them up after get off work, the little monsters immediately became as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They all sharpened their knives and were ready to take down the monster before Lord Tengshe arrived!

When Qin Fu'an arrived, he saw a group of little monsters squatting at the crossroads, peering longingly outside.

His car came to a steady stop in front of the little demons.

At first, the little monsters didn't know it was him inside. After their view was blocked, they all got up and moved to a better spot. They continued to stare longingly at the intersection, as if a snake would suddenly appear and take them all home if they stared there too long.

The comments section was full of people saying how cute the little guys were, and Qin Fu'an couldn't help but chuckle. He opened the car door and got out, tapping the head of the little fox in the lead, amidst the surprised and stunned gazes of the little monsters: "What are you staring at? Get in the car."

"Aww!"

"Ooh ooh~"

“oO~”

A chorus of "Ooh!" could be heard.

One vehicle was not enough to accommodate so many demons, so as soon as they got on, the few demons that took up the least space obediently transformed into their original forms.

Xiong Yu, a large demon, maintained his human form, while also carrying a fluffy three-tailed fox.

Seeing that they had all made good arrangements for themselves, Qin Fu'an didn't say anything more. Instead, under the bright, sparkling eyes of the group of little monsters, he searched for hotels in the vicinity that had high ratings and a high safety rating.

He just didn't expect to run into an acquaintance while staying at a hotel.

To be precise, it's a clever trick.

"What are you doing here?" Qin Fu'an asked with a smile as he looked at the two terrified eyes. "Aren't you supermarket sales clerks?"

The two ghosts: "..."

Silence is the city of chaos tonight.

They've all switched to working in hotels, so how did they manage to run into this menacing figure again?!

His heart was screaming, but on the surface he remained calm and composed.

A ghost raised a fake smile and said politely, "Teacher Qin, it's been a long time. After that supermarket closed down due to some accident, the owner arranged for us to be the ghosts in charge here. How many rooms do you need, and how long will you stay?"

He spoke the words "accident" with particular clenched teeth.

Qin Fu'an silently raised an eyebrow and smiled at him, "Congratulations. With such great employment pressure these days, it's really not easy for you to have a stable job."

The two ghosts: "..."

Listen to what you're saying!

Don't you, the culprit, have any idea why we almost lost our jobs?!

But they struggled to breathe, swallowing back the angry words that were about to come out of their mouths.

There's nothing I can do. I can't beat them in a fight, and I can't win an argument with them. If things go wrong, I might even lose my job.

If they had a choice, they would rather have never met Qin Fu'an.

Of course, reality doesn't change according to their ideas, so now they not only have to get to know Qin Fu'an a second time, but also treat him with utmost respect, providing him with the hotel's customer-first, smiling service.

"You're joking. Our boss has always been kind." He first offered a compliment that the boss couldn't hear, then looked at the group of teenagers behind Qin Fu'an.

"Teacher Qin, is this your new student?" a strange creature asked curiously.

Before Qin Fu'an could answer, a puppy jumped out from behind and nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, we are all Teacher Qin's students~"

Who can argue with that?

The little demons wouldn't miss any opportunity to get closer to Lord Tengshe.

Qin Fu'an smiled slightly and nodded, "Yes, book three rooms, we'll stay one night."

"Okay, please wait a moment." The two ghosts became serious.

However, when they received the room fee, they were still a little apprehensive. When they led Qin Fu'an and his party upstairs to their accommodation, they couldn't help but emphasize and remind them: "If you need anything, you can call the front desk. Our hotel has the highest security level in the chaotic city. Of course, if you hear footsteps or knocking in the corridor in the middle of the night, do not open the door easily."

Finally, it stared intently at Qin Fu'an and said again, "Please also ask Teacher Qin not to harm or disturb other guests at will. Damage to hotel property, guests being beaten without cause, etc., will all require exorbitant compensation."

Qin Fu'an: "..."

What's the meaning?

Am I the kind of demon who would harm or disturb others at will?

Qin Fu'an crossed his arms and leaned against the door frame, holding the room key in his hand. He watched the familiar ghost leave, turning back every few steps. Then he scoffed and turned to the little demons, instructing them: "Don't sleep too soundly tonight, and don't open the door at the slightest noise. Even if it's a demon you're familiar with, including me knocking, don't open the door first. Make a call and ask first."

It wasn't that he thought these kids were stupid, but given their trust in him, they might lose their lives if they were used. In this bizarre world where anything could happen, Qin Fu'an had to give them a few more words of advice.

"Brother, we won't knock on your door randomly either." The little fox nodded seriously.

Qin Fu'an ruffled his hair and told them to go back to their rooms to sleep.

Qin Fu'an closed the door, washed up, lay down on the soft bed, turned off the light, and his pair of green eyes stood out in the darkness.

He was pondering how the little cloud would appear in this world.

Generally speaking, you will encounter him soon after entering the instance.

But a whole day has passed in this instance, and Qin Fu'an has not seen anything that could possibly be Xiao Yunduo.

Did we miss it?

Or is it that Little Cloud isn't in this instance?

He did not see the familiar black tentacles in the sky.

This made his originally firm belief less firm.

However, after all the thoughts flashed through my mind, what remained was a spark of inspiration.

He sat up straight on the bed, closed his eyes, and quickly formed a hand seal in front of his chest. The powerful spiritual energy was gathered and then quickly transformed into fine threads of spiritual energy that spread outwards towards the window.

They were partners who had made a soul pact, and Qin Fu'an had his own way of searching for them.

When the contract between his brows began to glow faintly, Qin Fu'an suddenly opened his eyes, a slight smile flashing in them. He then closed his eyes again and sent a portion of his soul to follow the direction.

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With his work finally finished, Xie Yunhuai yawned and stretched drowsily at his workstation to refresh himself before packing up his things and getting ready to leave work.

The huge office area was empty except for him.

When Xie Yunhuai stood up, the bench scraped across the floor with a sharp, screeching sound, which was amplified in the quiet, empty office area, giving it an eerie feel.

Xie Yunhuai froze for a moment, then slowly softened his movements, quickly gathered his things, and hurried out.

But the motion-activated lights that used to light up at the slightest sound seemed to have all malfunctioned today; even when he coughed deliberately, the entire corridor remained pitch black.

Xie Yunhuai felt a little flustered. He hurriedly walked out, but the more hurried he was, the louder and more rapid his footsteps became in the empty, dark corridor.

But even after he subconsciously lightened his pace, the rapid footsteps beside him didn't disappear; instead, they seemed to be getting closer and closer as they ran—

A hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.

Xie Yunhuai trembled all over, and his whole body froze on the spot.

He dared not turn around, nor dared to make any rash moves. He could only hold his breath, suppressing his fear and passively waiting for the hand's next move.

He knew he had encountered a strange creature.

It looks like a humanoid monster.

This realization made his heart sink. The humanoid monster was recognized by the chaotic city as the most cunning and cruel monster, the one who loved to toy with its prey.

Those who fall into the hands of the humanoid monsters almost never manage to leave alive.

Xie Yunhuai closed his eyes, his eyelashes trembling slightly with fear and tension. The hand on his shoulder finally made a new move after a brief stalemate.

It wrapped its arms around Xie Yunhuai's slender neck, gradually tightening its grip, and then slowly loosened its grip just as Xie Yunhuai was struggling to breathe and about to suffocate.

Watching Xie Yunhuai collapse to his knees, panting and exhausted, the eerie creature, hidden in the darkness, watched this scene with amusement, like a cat toying with a mouse, effortlessly playing with its first prey of the night.

It chuckled as it approached the person on the ground, urging them softly, "Run away, if you escape, I'll let you go..."

Xie Yunhuai lowered his head, his fingers tightly clenched on the ground. Upon hearing this, a flash of crimson appeared in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

He stood up again, and once he could breathe easily, he disregarded the things he had left in the corridor. He gritted his teeth, tasting the blood in his mouth, and stubbornly ran out with all his might.

He had to run, even though he knew the other side would never let him go.

If you give up even the chance to live, then you are truly falling into hell.

Xie Yunhuai gasped for breath, his chest heaving rapidly. The terror of being between life and death left his mind blank, with only one thought in mind: escape!

He wanted to live.

He didn't want to die!

Filled with fear and despair, the boy stubbornly kept running forward, only to bump into someone's arms at the corner.

Xie Yunhuai was in so much pain that tears welled up in his eyes. His body reacted faster than his brain, and he looked up at the person he had bumped into.

Only then did I belatedly realize... this is a person?!

His pupils constricted, ignoring the pain, he grabbed the man and ran outside, shouting urgently, "Something's fishy here, run!!"

Having just been embraced by his wife, Qin Fu'an readily followed her.

I ran through one corridor after another.

I went down one floor after another on the stairs.

But all around was pitch black. The familiar company building seemed like a giant maze, and no matter how he ran, he couldn't escape this bloodthirsty and terrifying darkness.

Xie Yunhuai heard his breathing become more rapid. This time, even without the strange lock around his neck, he lost his strength and the ability to breathe.

He staggered and stopped.

The person he was pulling from behind reached out and helped him up.

Xie Yunhuai's breathing was like a broken bellows, yet he still managed to say in a hoarse voice, "Thank you..."

"You're welcome."

Xie Yunhuai was stunned. Even in the face of life and death, he couldn't help but think: This voice is so beautiful.

Clear and gentle, like a breeze, or even more like a whispered laugh in a lover's ear.

In the darkness, he couldn't see the other person's appearance clearly, but he could tell that the person was very tall, had a good build, and... the hand he was holding was very warm.

"You..." He opened his mouth as if to say something.

But the tip of her tongue was suddenly blocked by something stuffed into her mouth.

The sweetness instantly spread throughout my mouth.

It's candy, a milk candy that melts very quickly.

"Don't speak, or they'll hear you." Qin Fu'an stuffed the candy wrapper into his pocket, but his other hand remained clasped tightly with Xie Yunhuai's.

“…That was a humanoid monster.” Xie Yunhuai was silent for a moment, then obediently lowered his voice while sucking on a candy.

He didn't know who the person next to him was or why he was being given candy, but he had to admit that the person's presence and the sweet taste that quickly filled his mouth successfully relaxed his tense nerves.

Qin Fu'an sat down close to him against the wall, and replied gently, "Yes, I know."

Xie Yunhuai could tell that this person didn't seem to feel any fear or apprehension about the humanoid monster that might appear at any moment.

This realization made Xie Yunhuai even more curious about the lives of those around him.

He sipped his milk candy and finally noticed that his hand had been unconsciously gripped.

Xie Yunhuai was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously apologized, trying to pull his hand back.

But it didn't work.

The hand still held him tightly, and as he was still in shock, that pleasant voice rang in his ear again, this time with a hint of amusement in its tone: "Don't let go, or you'll get lost."

Xie Yunhuai: "...Hmm."

He was persuaded almost unconsciously, but his palms slowly began to sweat due to a strange tension.

"Why are you still working overtime so late?" the person next to him asked with a smile, probably trying to distract him, since hearing this question really made him feel less nervous.

Xie Yunhuai pursed his lips and answered in a low voice, "I'm an intern, just started working here, and there are many things I don't understand. If I want to become a full-time employee, I can only work harder and learn more."

He never expected that he would lose his life because of this.

Thinking of this, Xie Yunhuai's heart sank heavily to the bottom, and regret and belated realization surged within him.

Then it was easily stopped by the hand that gently stroked its head.

"Don't be afraid, I will get you out of here alive."

Xie Yunhuai turned his head to look at the people around him.

Perhaps sensing his gaze, the man smiled again and whispered, "Trust me, Little Cloud."

Xie Yunhuai's eyes widened slightly: "You know me?!"

But this time there was no answer.

Instead, something was stuffed into his hand.

Something hard, thin, rounded at the front and back, and sharp at both ends.

"...What is this?" he asked, puzzled.

Qin Fu'an's fingertips flickered with spiritual energy, transforming into flames that dispelled the darkness, allowing Xie Yunhuai, who was holding the object, to clearly see the true appearance of the thing in his palm.

"You are... a containment agent?!" Xie Yunhuai's surprised voice rose slightly.

Then he noticed the flames dancing on Qin Fu'an's fingertips. He stared in astonishment, his eyes widening, and asked in surprise, "What is this?"

Do the containment agents have such abilities?

He didn't know, but seemingly unaware, the flames had truly dispelled the heavy shadow of death that had shrouded his heart.

"Just a little magic trick." Qin Fu'an extinguished the flames.

In the darkness, Xie Yunhuai held the badge, his lips slightly pursed, but a slight heat unconsciously spread across his face.

Just now... he not only saw the badge, but also the person's appearance.

This person was so handsome, with a pair of beautiful, clear green eyes that, like jewels, reflected the flames and his image, shining brightly in the darkness.

"Have you rested enough?" The voice asked again in my ear.

Xie Yunhuai snapped out of his reverie, nodded, and then, thinking the other person might not see him, softly replied, "Yes, I've rested well."

The energy from the candy gave him strength.

The next second, he was led to his feet by the hand.

"Now that you've rested, come with me." Qin Fu'an led his wife, whom he had finally found, and they walked steadily forward in the darkness.

Xie Yunhuai followed quietly beside him, step by step. Even though it was pitch black in front of him, he felt inexplicably at ease, without the despair and fear he had felt when he was running for his life.

Perhaps, this person really can lead me out alive.

[Author's Note]

Good night~

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