Netherworld Retrograde

Capítulo 1040: Chapter 503: Dangerous Odd Job Team

In the backseat of the car.

Cheese checked the red envelope she received, feeling a bit sentimental that the Jing Family was truly thoughtful…

The cash in Giant City Coin is not worth mentioning for now. These extraordinary gems are rare materials, with a very low probability of being born from extraordinary creatures.

They are a class higher than the Dragon Jade she hunted in Ten Thousand Dragon Lake.

If made into Secret Treasure or Spiritual Ability Equipment, they would have a good effect. If these gems were converted into Merit Points, it would probably amount to about three thousand. It’s quite a fortune. Usually, it takes a Five Senses Handler a long time to gather three thousand Merit Points.

Then, Cheese looked at the doll beside her. No matter when she looked, she was always struck by the doll’s beauty.

She softly asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

Cheese noticed the quietness around her, with not a sound entering the cabin.

Apparently, the doll quietly set up an Air Wall to isolate outside sounds. She must have something to say to her.

Is she angry about the misunderstanding with the Jing Family just now?

After hesitating for a moment, the doll spoke, “We’re… almost home.”

“Hm. What’s up?” Cheese nodded.

Then, she heard the doll softly say, “And it’s Friday today.”

Cheese was clearly startled for a moment, Friday?

Thinking if it were Thursday today, before the Calamity one could still let you V me 50, let’s see the strength.

But what’s special about Friday in this age?

Soon she understood everything, feeling amused.

Previously, what she and Li Yelai said about Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the doll, while Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays were for herself, was obviously just to change the subject.

Not wanting Li Yelai to know about their compromise and conversations.

Both were worried about unexpected situations, thus leaving the other as ‘insurance’. Even if the worst happened, someone would continue to care for him.

These were their little thoughts… which must not be known to Li Yelai.

But unexpectedly, the doll herself took the joke seriously.

Cheese had thought about many scenarios with her but never expected this…

‘Really, it’s just like you…’ Cheese marvelled: ‘So, how did I get home-stolen by such a naive sweetie pie?’

The doll was too simple, perhaps due to the presence of that evil corpse, she never felt repelled by Cheese.

Although she minded that Cheese took away some of Li Yelai’s attention and companionship, she still engaged in small moves.

For instance, barely attacking personally with bad talk or wrapping a bit of bitter medicine on sweets.

Perhaps this is the worst she could think of doing.

No wonder, as the official partner, she dared only to steal a kiss with Li Yelai in the kitchen… acting like she was having a secret affair.

Somewhat overturning the Heavenly Gang…

So much so, Cheese still wondered today why she could suddenly muster such courage?

Liquid courage? Did she overdraw all her life’s bravery?

Thinking of this, Cheese smiled: “Yes, it is indeed Friday today… You haven’t seen him for a long time. It’s time for a good gathering… Keep your voice down.”

These words made the doll blush.

But quickly, Cheese pointed at the time on the communicator on her wrist: “But it’s almost eight o’clock… Just six hours to Saturday. When time’s up, I’ll drag him away~”

The doll was startled, showing a face about to cry: “No way.”

(ಥ_ಥ)

This made Cheese want to tease her more. Oh dear, feels like she’s awakening some weird quirks…

“However, he agreed with the detective to take on some private work tonight.” Cheese mused: “Private work the detective and Xiao Ye take together… none have ever been minor.”

She knew all too well.

The first time they took private work, they pulled off a major one. She unexpectedly got involved, tying into the Black Umbrella’s forces.

The second time was just at Jing Family’s Mansion, where the basement had a trunk of Dream Butterfly Tree.

The third time, she wasn’t involved, but the two faced off with a Yun Soldiers’ Legion of Returners. It was said to have been a fierce battle. Many official strongmen got involved.

It’s fair to say, the combination of detective plus Li Yelai plus private work is quite dangerous without ease.

But now Li Yelai is a Champion, nearly invincible within the Sixth Sense.

In the Giant City, surely nothing could feel daunting to a Champion?

“Should I go help out?” the doll asked, knowing somewhat that Li Yelai and the detective’s pairing was risky.

“You’re really in a hurry…” Cheese teased.

The doll pursed her lips: “Should have had Jiang Ling stay back too, with the Assassin Master around. Probably won’t make much of a splash.”

“An unclear difficulty private work and you plan to call in team leaders?” Cheese bantered.

They even had a Champion brought in for private work, with the strongest leader doll planning to act, too. What’s this? Planning to take down the Overlord in Giant City?

No way there’s really an Overlord, right?

…

Minutes later, Li Yelai dropped the three back at the family apartment.

As they were getting out, Li Yelai saw the Epidemic Doctor Captain from afar.

When seeing the doll and Cheese, the Epidemic Doctor’s expression was a bit strange.

“I’d love to comment… but I’m in a hurry, so the comment will be on hold for now.” The Epidemic Doctor chuckled.

“In a hurry?” the doll asked.

“Yeah, Yang Chen and Cang Bai went out. We’ve got to check…” The Epidemic Doctor smirked.

“Captain Yang Chen? Off to accomplish a task?” Li Yelai wondered: “But our team hasn’t received any directives.”

Deploying multiple captains, including the Eighth Generation Champion, was clearly no ordinary task. Why hasn’t he, as a Ninth Generation Champion, received the memo?

This left everyone temporarily speechless.

“Do you think they’re off to accomplish a task?” The Epidemic Doctor asked after a moment’s silence, looking conflicted.

“Else what?” Li Yelai was puzzled.

Li Yunyan commented: “Bro, given your social skills, best not to gossip about others.”

“Oh…”

After sending Li Yunyan back to her room, Li Yelai changed into a Scavenger outfit and arranged to meet the detective.

Meanwhile, the doll and Cheese also each put on disguises.

Considering they might not be able to stay by Li Yelai’s side afterward, worrying about curse power spreading and affecting others.

The doll donned a biker outfit and helmet, leaving no skin or hair exposed.

While Cheese changed into casual wear.

Simultaneously, the Hu Ben Team also received orders, entering standby mode.

“We’ll be on alert from a distance. If anything unexpected happens, we’ll support immediately.”

[Alright alright ψ(*｀ー´)ψ]

The doll also raised a billboard.

“Thanks for your trouble!” Li Yelai nodded.

Meanwhile, at a construction site in the Old City District.

Several Spiritual Ability Users were already gathered here. Some were from the wilderness, while others were family-trained warriors.

Among them, a masked strongman checked the time and said, “Is there anyone not here yet?”

“That detective sir…” an expert spoke up.

“Him?” The masked strongman chuckled: “As the most famous middleman of No.3 Border City. Hope the compatriots he brings are reliable enough.”