Chapter 65 - 65 65 Fooled Another One

65: Chapter 65: Fooled Another One 65: Chapter 65: Fooled Another One “Ding, absorption of Horror Demon Essence, points increased by 10.”

When the system’s notification rang in his mind, Zhang Xiaoman was truly startled.

He hadn’t expected that the monster referred to as the Horror Demon by the system was worth 10 points just for an arm!

“Lucky I absorbed the Space Node decisively just now, if I had been any slower, the consequences would have been unimaginable…”

Zhang Xiaoman now felt incredibly fortunate; just the thought of such a monster made his scalp tingle.

At this time, Li Xiang, who had witnessed the entire event, slowly recovered from his shock as well.

In his view, everything that had just happened was nothing short of a miracle.

The monster terrifying enough that just one glance could rob a person of their sanity, the powerful Transcendent who had easily repelled it, and the splendid radiance of the sealed space rift, all these scenes continuously battered Li Xiang’s already frayed nerves.

“Master…

what exactly was that just now…” he asked with a bit of a stutter.

Zhang Xiaoman was still tallying his gains when he suddenly heard someone speaking to him, reminding him of the spectator.

He tucked the Water Gun back into his pocket and patted off the petals and leaves scattered across his clothing before slowly approaching Li Xiang.

“Sometimes, ignorance is a form of protection; the more you know, the more dangerous it becomes.”

Zhang Xiaoman looked at Li Xiang’s somewhat disheveled appearance and sighed,

“So, tell me, after witnessing all these horrors, do you still plan to join this line of work?”

Upon hearing this, a few strands of conflict flashed across Li Xiang’s face, but then he nodded with conviction and said,

“Master, please let me join.

I want to follow you, just give me a chance!”

Zhang Xiaoman was truly surprised this time.

He had asked the question purely to persuade Li Xiang to give up, while also showing off a bit.

But unexpectedly, the guy still hadn’t given up hope, leaving Zhang Xiaoman momentarily unsure of what to say.

“My god, what’s with people these days?

First, Xiao Shun was like this, now Li Xiang too!”

Zhang Xiaoman felt helplessly that they were fearlessly courting death.

Even after he made his stance clear and they had both witnessed the terror of the monsters, they still wanted to rush in.

Looking at the expectant expression on the other’s face, suddenly a phrase popped into Zhang Xiaoman’s mind:

If one is to hear the way in the morning, they can die in the evening.

Of course, this phrase can be used in various situations depending on the context.

But for the moment, he truly seemed to see the yearning for Extraordinary Power in Li Xiang’s longing gaze.

A thought struck Zhang Xiaoman; perhaps compared to Su Fu and Xiao Shun, this guy appeared a bit more ordinary.

But how many people are as headstrong as he is?

Maybe it’s worth doing an assessment first.

Thinking this, Zhang Xiaoman’s gaze once again turned toward the man in front of him.

Li Xiang was actually not that old, probably only around 27 or 28, but his unkempt dress gave him the appearance of a man in his thirties.

“I can give you an opportunity…”

Zhang Xiaoman suddenly spoke up, and just the first sentence made Li Xiang’s eyes light up brightly.

“To join us, apart from talent, one also needs perseverance, courage, and determination.

Pass my test, prove your ability to me,”

As Zhang Xiaoman uttered these rather cringeworthy lines, he slipped into his usual show-off mode.

Li Xiang was excited beyond measure, quickly saying, “Master, rest assured, I will do everything I can.

May I ask what the specific test is?”

Zhang Xiaoman paced on the spot, his mind racing with the same question.

Then, when his gaze swept over the former location of the Space Node, a spark of inspiration flashed through his mind, and suddenly he had an idea.

“These monsters, known to us as Alien Species, are adept at hiding and evading detection, often lurking in the shadows, waiting to invade our world.

What I want you to do is to help me find traces of them and then report to me.

Provide me with at least 5 pieces of valuable information, you have my contact details, when the time comes do not text, contact me directly.”

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang was momentarily stunned, then quickly said, “But how can I find them?

Brother Man, give me some hints on the mission, please!”

Zhang Xiaoman looked at him and said, “We’re in the era of information now; some things you can directly search for online.

Pay more attention to local supernatural forums and Tieba; you’re bound to gain something.”

Li Xiang nodded his head.

Zhang Xiaoman continued, “Of course, since you are an ordinary person without Extraordinary Power, I won’t force you into close encounters with the strange.

You just need to provide general information, and I will investigate the specifics myself.”

“However, I hope you won’t provide me with all sorts of messy information either.

You should at least make a preliminary screening yourself, and I will also judge based on the accuracy of the information you provide.”

Zhang Xiaoman said all this, and Li Xiang listened intently, slightly relieved upon hearing that he did not need to come into close contact with the monsters.

Zhang Xiaoman then patted him.

“Li Xiang, I know you yearn for this so-called Extraordinary World, but I still must tell you it’s not as wonderful as you imagine.

Here, killing and death are the underlying themes.

If you ever want to give up, don’t hesitate to tell me directly; I won’t make things difficult for you.”

“And one more thing, definitely remember this.

I only need you to gather information for me; you should never come into close contact with the bizarre.

That could cost you your life within minutes!”

Li Xiang was deeply moved and nodded, affirming, “Brother Man, don’t worry, I will not let you down!”

After saying this, as if something occurred to him, he continued to ask, “By the way, Brother Man, what’s the name of our organization?”

Zhang Xiaoman thought to himself, what was the bluff I made up for Xiao Shun and the others last time?

For the moment, he couldn’t quite remember; after all, it was something he had concocted on the spot and wasn’t deeply etched in his memory.

He simply shook his head and said,

“The name of the organization, I can’t tell you yet.

You will have to wait until you’ve officially passed the test before I can reveal it to you.

Trust me, it’s for your own good, because the more you learn about us, the greater the likelihood you’ll encounter monsters, and I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

Li Xiang nodded understandingly, “I get it, thank you, Brother Man.

I’ll start investigating today!

Just wait for my good news!”

Zhang Xiaoman “Hmm”ed in affirmation, saying, “Alright, I still have some follow-up work to do here, so you should head back first.”

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang took another look at Zhang Xiaoman and the two Sand Soldiers standing behind him with their eyes glowing blue, then he walked away, looking back with every step he took.

All along the way, as he looked around at the lush woods, a strong sense of anticipation flashed in his eyes, and a profound sense of mission rose in his heart.

“I, Li Xiang, will also be a hero!”