"Yes, since I've already told you so much, I don't mind telling you a little more. Only by letting you know more can you understand how precious my promise to leave the Luo family untouched for a year is."

Cao Wei gave a wry smile and answered truthfully.

He wasn't lying. It was indeed wise of the host to agree to these conditions; otherwise, the Luo family would probably be wiped out tonight.

Luo Chen: "..."

Haha, thank you.

It even knows how to praise me; what a thoughtful system.

Will you continue to attack me?

Luo Chen suddenly asked a question.

"Within a year... no, when I go back this time, I will change the mission to completed. Please keep a low profile and do less public appearances. This way, you can protect yourself and everyone around you."

Cao Wei said with a serious expression.

After this battle, Cao Wei truly did not want to be enemies with Luo Chen anymore. He had witnessed Luo Chen's methods and... Luo Chen's aura.

The aura of supreme authority when facing oneself.

"I understand, thank you."

Luo Chen nodded, his serious expression returning. He let out a soft sigh and said slowly, "Thank you for your help. I need your assistance in resolving these matters."

“I understand the concept of equivalent exchange. You spared my life, so I should repay you.”

Cao Wei smiled and said in a relaxed manner.

In fact, only Cao Wei himself knew just how terrible the consequences of this act of deceiving the organization were.

If Ye Feng finds out about this, they won't care whether I'm the Ninth Fallen Angel or not; they'll definitely execute me first.

This organization... does not allow any oversights.

However, Cao Wei was willing to do this to save his life, even at great risk, and he did it willingly.

"Okay, from now on, our score is settled."

Luo Chen nodded and said with a smile.

"Um."

Cao Wei smiled but remained silent.

"Then we'll take our leave now, but..."

Luo Chen looked around at the thugs lying haphazardly, then glanced at the thugs piled up on the handcart Jiang Shiyu had brought over, and had a hesitant expression on his face.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of this."

Seemingly noticing Luo Chen's embarrassed expression, Cao Wei couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying, "I have a lot of influence in the Temple of War, so dealing with some cleanup issues is quite easy for me."

"This is troublesome."

Luo Chen smiled, turned around, looked at everyone, and said, "Shall we go?"

Seeing that no one had any objections, Luo Chen led his group out of the alley and gradually disappeared into the distance.

Cao Wei crossed his arms, paused for a moment, then took out his phone, dialed a number, and said, "I am the Ninth Fallen Angel. I have completed the mission to eliminate Luo Chen. Please give me your instructions."

"Good, you did a good job. Return to the organization as soon as possible. For some reason, the leader is currently in Yan Province, and the area where you are now is very unsafe."

On the other end of the phone, it was still that mechanical voice that was neither male nor female.

“I want to see the leader. There are some things I want to say to him alone.”

After a moment's hesitation, Cao Wei decided to keep his promise and let the Luo family live for a year.

There was a moment of silence on the other end, but Cao Wei didn't have to wait long.

"The leader has agreed. I'll send you an address now. Just go there directly."

The mechanical voice said calmly.

"Yes, Cao Wei received it."

Cao Wei hung up the phone and dialed the next one. After the other party answered, he said calmly, "Wu Er, come to the alley next to the Qianda Shopping Mall. I need you to erase some traces."

"Yes, I'm nearby, I'll be there soon."

"ASAP."

[...]

Inside the Qianda Shopping Mall, at the service desk on the first floor.

"Luo Chen, where are we going next?"

Fang Xue tilted her head back and hugged Luo Chen's arm with both hands. If she could, Fang Xue would want to hang her whole body on Luo Chen.

After this incident, Fang Xue deeply realized how important it was to have Luo Chen by her side and the sense of security he provided.

Fang Xue was terrified, so she became even more attached to Luo Chen than before, to the point that she would cling to him whenever they went out.

Since Luo Chen already knew her feelings, and she was pursuing him, Fang Xue decided to take this opportunity to get things done with him directly.

Fang Xue is a strong woman; she always does what she sets her mind to.

Unbeknownst to Luo Chen, he was being targeted by Fang Xue, the hunter.

I couldn't help but shudder.

"We picked up the New Year's goods we bought, and then... let's go home."

Luo Chen reached out and gently stroked Fang Xue's head, smiled and said, "This time, we really worried everyone. Let's get dressed up and then... have a good New Year!"

The end of the year is fast approaching.

As a native of China, Luo Chen naturally wouldn't miss this.

Luo Chen attaches great importance to the Spring Festival.

"Yay!"

Fang Xue cheered and jumped up on the spot.

The others also had smiles on their faces. What they had just experienced was an extremely exhausting experience for everyone.

Everyone would be happy if they could relax a bit.

The crowd surrounded Luo Chen and gradually walked away.

"System, you weren't telling the truth, were you?"

Luo Chen turned his head and gazed into the distance.

Around him, everyone had already gone to collect the New Year's goods they had bought. Standing in the crowd, Luo Chen suddenly asked himself a question.

[What aspect of the host are you referring to?]

"In all aspects, including the Temple of War, if... I'm not mistaken, none of this was actually you deliberately making enemies, but rather the butterfly effect caused by my alteration of the plot."

Luo Chen crossed his arms and leaned against a display glass panel, silently thinking to himself.

This system does not understand what you are saying.

"What, now you know to change your tune and stop calling me host?"

Luo Chen raised his head, shifting his gaze upwards to the light on the ceiling, and silently thought, "Although... I don't know what the consequences of this butterfly effect will be, nor do I know what the future holds."

All I know is that I trust you completely, and you can consider me a partner.

Luo Chen smiled and thought, "We are one, none of us can live without the other, right?"

[This system does not accept emotional appeals, okay?]

"You're quite up-to-date with modern trends."

Luo Chen smiled and slowly shook his head.

Just then, a deafening explosion suddenly rang out outside the mall!

"boom--"

The sound surged so powerfully that it shattered the display glass on the exterior of the mall.

"Holy crap, someone planted a bomb?!"