Just as I rushed up to the second-floor stairwell, I bumped into a young man in his early twenties.
The guy was wearing a very clean white shirt and a tie.
His face wore an overly enthusiastic smile.
For a moment, I thought he was the kind of person who worked in a clothing store in a shopping mall.
When I looked back, all I saw was a thick white fog, but the old man's cursing and shouting had disappeared.
I listened carefully, and I could still hear the old man's voice.
But it didn't have that heart-wrenching feeling anymore.
I felt a strong sense of unease as I looked at the waiter in front of me.
That guy's smile was very unnatural.
Moreover, his formal attire, aside from being inappropriate for the setting, reminded me of the blue-armored man from before.
His face was beaming with a smile, just like a top salesperson.
"Hello, are you looking for accommodation? We have single rooms, double rooms, and attic rooms at special prices. They are clean, reasonably priced, and we guarantee your satisfaction!"
The waiter had a big smile on his face.
Just as he was introducing himself, I glanced at Yiyi beside me, and we were both completely dumbfounded.
Who is this? Where is that old man from earlier?
At this moment, I turned around again and saw that most of the white mist below the stairs had dissipated. The old man who had been chasing us was gone, replaced by an empty staircase.
At that moment, when I looked up at the stairs, they suddenly seemed to have decreased significantly.
I just checked, there were at least ten more lessons left, but now there are only two lessons left before we reach the second floor.
Holy crap, is this another case of being trapped in a maze?
My heart started pounding.
The once empty corridor now has a brand new counter with a computer and a registration book on it.
It was completely different from the dilapidated counter on the first floor.
"You...who are you?"
I asked tentatively, while inwardly I was ready to unleash the Thunder Strike Sword at any moment.
That old man was definitely no good, but this young man is probably just an ordinary office worker.
If the person in front of you is the registration staff member the old man just mentioned, then according to this logic, he should also be one of Zhou Pangzi's subordinates.
Or at least they should be working together.
They wouldn't just attack us directly.
And I don't think this guy is very strong.
Nevertheless, I had prepared the lightning sword.
The young man listened to what I said, but he still smiled, though his eyes were somewhat empty.
"I'm the receptionist here. Mr. Zhou is here to open a shop. Do you two need a room?"
Yiyi gently tugged at my hand and then said softly.
"Brother, he doesn't have the aura of a living person on him, he doesn't seem real!"
And I became wary.
At that moment, the Thunder Strike Sword spoke directly in my mind: "Master, be careful! This person's energy is very strange. It's not evil, and it doesn't seem like a living person!"
The young man seemed not to hear us at all, still enthusiastically introducing the products while wearing his work uniform.
"Dear customer, all our rooms have private bathrooms and we also offer complimentary breakfast. Shall I show you around?"
As he spoke, he tried to grab my arm.
I quickly took a step back. Human fencing. At this moment, his electric arc had already pierced out directly.
At that moment, my expression immediately turned serious.
"Don't come any closer! Who are you?! Where did that old man go?!"
At that moment, the young man's smile froze, and his eyes suddenly turned fierce.
"What old man? I'm the only receptionist here. If you're not going to stay, then get out of here!"
His attitude suddenly reversed, completely changing from his previous enthusiasm.
Yiyi and I exchanged a glance, and we both saw a hint of fear in each other's eyes.
What is this place on the second floor?
Is this really the second floor?
My mind was filled with doubt.
At this point, I no longer wanted to give this guy any chance.
"Who are you? If you don't tell me, I'll get rough with you!"
"I told you, if you're not staying here, get out of here! Don't interfere with my business!"
At this moment, the young man took two steps back, then went up the steps and walked to the vicinity of the counter.
So he plopped down there, acting like a big shot.
There was absolutely no humility or respect that a waiter should have.
On the contrary, he was the guest, and we were the waiters who had done something wrong.
When I saw this, I was immediately furious, and then I opened my third eye to take a look.
This is the last bit of leniency I can show this person.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed a faint black aura emanating from the person, which was continuously spreading.
There's no need to keep him around any longer!
I waved my hand, and at that moment, blue and white arcs of electricity were unleashed, appearing exceptionally bright in the air.
But this waiter just stared at me silently with an indifferent look in his eyes.
It's as if I pose no threat to him at all.
I have such a bad temper!
The sound of the electric arcs summoned by the lightning sword was quite jarring to my ears, but this guy just stood there blankly with an empty gaze.
I understand, this person is definitely not a normal receptionist. Let's subdue him first!
Otherwise, if he had made the first move, things might have turned out very differently.
"Yiyi, watch out!"
I quickly reminded the girl to back away, because at this moment, my attacks are usually swift and fierce, and there can be no hesitation when dealing with this kind of person.
The best way is to subdue him the moment you strike.
Otherwise, it might give him an opportunity to retaliate.
I whispered instructions to the girl, and then slightly tightened my grip on the sword hilt. The arc of electricity instantly grew half a foot longer, and it looked like it was about to strike.
But at this moment, the leisurely young man sitting on the stool suddenly changed his expression. His fierce gaze just now turned into a lot of respect.
My third eye was still open, and I saw that the black aura around him seemed to have suddenly receded.
Holy crap!
Is there such a method? It can hide the dark aura on one's body?
The young man suddenly seemed to deflate like a balloon, clasping his hands together and assuming a kneeling posture in front of me.
Speaking rapidly: "Don't attack! Don't attack! I'm not the enemy! I'm here to help you!"
Help us?
Where were you all this time?!
Although that's what I thought, I still didn't exert my full strength and tried my best to control the power of the lightning strike.
"Please don't kill me! I know I was wrong, it was my fault just now, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that!"
As a service provider, I should know how to treat customers, but I was a little too hasty!
I was too focused on profits and my performance!
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