"Home at last!"
The Black Ice Squad, who had been in 003 City for nearly two months, finally returned. They first took a train to Jiangnan Base City, then a large passenger plane back to Huazhong Base City.
Looking at the bustling Base City with its surging crowds.
Wang Zhan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
"This is the smell of safety!"
Everyone else laughed along.
Indeed.
Staying in the Wilderness Area and the Base City were two completely different mindsets. Even if one's strength was immense, they would remain vigilant in the Wilderness Area, but in the Base City, they could completely relax.
"Let's go to the HR Alliance Mall. This time, we'll relax properly!"
It was the first time the Black Ice Squad members had stayed in the Wilderness Area for so long, and of course, their harvest this trip was also very significant. For example, Wang Zhan and Li Zi each received four to five hundred million China Yuan, which already exceeded their decades of accumulation.
Arriving at the bar in the mall lobby.
Shen Ping patted his chest and grandly declared, "Order whatever you want to drink, it's on me!"
Wang Zhan clicked his tongue and said, "I've been waiting for you to say that."
He and Li Zi were not at all polite, ordering several bottles of good wine that they normally wouldn't dare to drink, each bottle costing over ten thousand.
"Shen Ping!"
As they were laughing and chatting.
A joyful voice came from nearby.
Shen Ping turned his head, "Su Qi? Are you on duty today?"
Su Qi was wearing a professional suit, tall and striking. Especially her makeup, meticulously applied, had shed the youthful freshness of a university student, highlighting a hint of mature urban beauty that made people unable to resist taking a second look.
"Yes, are you all just back from the Wilderness Area?"
Su Qi placed the tray of drinks on the table and then took out the bottles one by one.
Shen Ping said in surprise, "How did you know we just came back from the Wilderness Area?"
Su Qi pointed to the wine.
Shen Ping slapped his forehead, "I almost forgot about that. Are you busy right now? How about we chat for a bit on the side?"
Su Qi hesitated, then said, "Wait a moment, I'll tell the manager."
"Alright."
Beside him, Wang Zhan slapped Shen Ping's shoulder and winked, "Xiao Shen, not bad, I said last time that running into an old classmate here would most likely lead to intense sparks. Now it seems you've already hooked up!"
Li Zi chuckled, "What hook up, that's just their classmate relationship escalating into a romantic one!"
And Chen Ying, with her legs together and graceful posture, also smiled teasingly, "I was wondering why Xiao Shen was so cold to me. So it turns out he has a sweetheart."
The three of them spoke one after another, making Shen Ping feel embarrassed.
"It's not what you think!"
After speaking, seeing Su Qi walking over, he quickly glared at Wang Zhan and Li Zi, then went to meet her.
"Come on, let's go over there."
Immediately.
The two of them went to the less crowded area.
"Is the front desk work tiring?"
Shen Ping asked casually.
"It's alright, much freer than the entertainment area, and the working hours are much shorter."
Su Qi smiled and said, "What about you? How long will you be staying this time?"
Shen Ping thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure, probably not for long!"
He had already sold the Black Horned Blade Sheep's Materials through the Dojo of Limits and applied for a re-evaluation of his combat power. The Dojo of Limits should quickly send someone to verify his combat power. Once it's confirmed that his combat power rivals an Elementary Warlord, they will definitely report it to the Headquarters.
An Elementary Warlord at 21 years old would definitely be able to enter the Headquarters Training Camp.
"Martial Artists are indeed very busy."
Su Qi covered her mouth and chuckled. She had originally thought of inviting Shen Ping to stroll around the city together, but now the words were stuck in her throat.
"It's mainly Cultivation; there are very few truly busy matters."
The two of them made awkward small talk for a while. Just as they were about to end their conversation, a Martial Artist squad walked into the lobby entrance. One of the Martial Artists in this squad saw Shen Ping and Su Qi and couldn't help but quickly walk over.
"Xiao Qi, lucky today, I ran into you on duty!"
As this Martial Artist spoke, his gaze swept towards Shen Ping, "It's you, Shen Ping of the Black Ice Squad."
Shen Ping raised an eyebrow, "Zeng Fan of the Fire Wind Squad."
This Zeng Fan was only at the Intermediate Warrior level. The reason he could enter the Fire Wind Warlord squad was entirely due to his brother's connections.
And his brother was the Captain of the Howling Bear Squad.
"Xiao Qi, what is this Shen Ping to you?"
Zeng Fan asked.
Su Qi frowned, "Mr. Zeng, please be more respectful. We've only met twice. Please call me by my name from now on."
Saying that, she looked at Shen Ping, "I'll go ahead."
Shen Ping nodded, "Alright, you go busy yourself."
After Su Qi left.
Zeng Fan sneered, "Shen Ping, last time your squad got a big advantage for free, but in the Wilderness Area, there are always unlucky times. Instead of spending this time chasing girls, you should spend more time Cultivating. Otherwise, when danger comes, it will be too late to regret!"
Shen Ping heard the threat in Zeng Fan's words. He smiled faintly, "The feeling is mutual. If we really get to the Wilderness Area, it seems you'll be in more danger!"
After speaking, he got up and left.
"You!"
Zeng Fan gritted his teeth. He didn't expect Shen Ping to dare to threaten him back. He knew that he had a brother who was an Elementary Warlord!
"Just you wait, don't let me run into you in the Wilderness Area!"
...
"That Zeng Fan's talent is mediocre, and he's even taken genetic medicine. At best, he'll only reach the Warlord level in his lifetime. Relying on his brother, he often harms girls, and his methods are quite vicious!"
Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes.
Martial Artists have strong hearing, so the Black Ice Squad naturally heard the conversation between Shen Ping and Zeng Fan just now.
Shen Ping frowned. This Zeng Fan probably had his eyes on Su Qi. Although he himself didn't have much interest in Su Qi, he didn't want to see Su Qi harmed by Zeng Fan.
"Don't worry, if it were before, there might have been some trouble, but now it's different!"
Wang Zhan said with a chuckle, "We ran into the Howling Bear Squad in 003 City. They already know your strength, so if the Howling Bear Squad's Captain knows his brother is fighting with you over a girl, he'll probably break his brother's leg!"
Shen Ping suddenly understood.
That's right.
As long as the Howling Bear Squad's Captain wasn't brain-damaged, he would definitely know what to do.
"Drink, drink!"
...
That afternoon.
The Howling Bear Squad's Captain learned about the matter and called Zeng Fan directly from the Wilderness Area.
"Go apologize to Shen Ping immediately, and stay far away from that girl named Su Qi from now on. Don't cause me any trouble!"
Zeng Fan's expression changed, "Brother, I've checked that Shen Ping. He has no background, he's just a member of the Black Ice Squad. What's there to be afraid of!"
Captain Zeng suddenly became furious, roaring into his wristband, "What do you know? Yes, that Shen Ping has no background, but do you know that he's already an Elementary Warlord? And you still dare to provoke such a person??"
"Do exactly as I say, or if I come back and find you haven't done it, you can expect to spend the rest of your life in bed!"
After hanging up the phone.
Zeng Fan's entire mind was blank.
Shen Ping... Elementary Warlord?!
He, he's only 21, right!!