Deities Are All Just My Food
Chapter 435 - 193 Busan Trip_1

Chapter 435: Chapter 193 Busan Trip_1

Dragon and Beauty Bar, Xia Hongyao sat at the bar, picked up her drink, glugged down two mouthfuls, then pulled out her phone and glanced at it.

Noticing that Lin Baici still hadn’t replied to her messages, she felt her heart fill with anxiety. She grabbed her drink again and downed it in one go.

"Aunt Shu, another one!"

Xia Hongyao called out.

The bar was crowded today, and most of the topics of discussion revolved around the provincial museum.

The Mirage system developed by the Jiuzhou Security Bureau could create an illusion over an area, concealing the Divine Ruins. Even God Hunters couldn’t tell the difference. However, society is formed from various circles, and there are always people with well-informed sources who could get their hands on some of the latest intel.

Because no meteor had fallen on Haijing City, everyone believed the museum incident to have been a terrorist attack, masterminded by the Lost Coast.

"Has the Black Sea Emperor gone mad? Daring to cause trouble in Haijing? And on a national holiday no less. He must be tired of living!"

"Definitely someone paid them a huge amount!"

"That kind of money – you might earn it, but you won’t live to spend it!"

This was the common consensus because the descent of a deity was too rare, known only to a few high-ranking individuals; it was simply inconceivable to most people.

"What’s wrong with you?"

Nangong Shu didn’t pour Xia Hongyao another drink, instead, she served her a glass of juice.

She was dressed in a purple mini-qipao today, off-shoulder with a fist-sized diamond-shaped hollow pattern at the chest, revealing part of her cleavage.

With her black hair coiled up behind her head, she looked incredibly elegant.

The success of Dragon and Beauty Bar as a gathering spot for the daily activities of God Hunters was inseparable from Nangong Shu’s beauty and charm.

The lovely bar owner, Nangong Shu, was like a living trademark, not knowing how many people came here driven by the thought, "Auntie, I don’t want to try anymore!"

"I’m worried that Little Linzi and my sister might’ve had a fall-out!"

Xia Hongyao anxiously pulled at her hair.

When Lin Baici left, Xia Hongyao wanted to follow, but Xia Hongmian stopped her.

"What did Bai Ci do?"

Nangong Shu was curious. "When you have time, bring him over for a drink!"

The bar owner was also frustrated; men would come to the bar for leisure, but Lin Baici was an exception, not showing up and making it hard for her to strengthen their rapport.

"..."

Xia Hongyao was quiet, sipping her juice with a glum face.

"Can’t say?"

Nangong Shu was astonished. To many, Xia Hongmian was like the King of Beasts before rabbits, who were too frightened to even breathe heavily, let alone confront her.

It seemed Lin Baici was quite daring.

"Yeah!"

Xia Hongyao nodded. What could she say? That Lin Baici had raw-eaten a deity?

"Red Medicine!"

A middle-aged man sat down next to her, clinking his glass against Xia Hongyao’s juice glass: "What’s with the museum incident? Can you give us a hint?"

"Yeah, tell us!"

"Don’t you love exploring Divine Ruins? Why didn’t you go this time?"

Everyone spoke at once. Those who chatted up High Ponytail were regulars here, familiar with each other from frequent visits.

"How do you know I didn’t go?"

Xia Hongyao’s eyebrows shot up.

"..."

Nangong Shu was speechless; these people were clearly provoking her, but she also knew that what Xia Hongyao longed for the most was to make a big name for herself in the God Hunter Circle.

"What exactly happened? I heard that the God Hunters from the Haijing Security Bureau were all dispatched!"

The middle-aged man inquired.

"Black Sea Emperor started causes trouble, but it’s over now!"

Xia Hongyao gave a perfunctory reply. This was a godsend, a big deal! Once let out, it would definitely cause a sensation, but because of the confidentiality agreement, she couldn’t tell these people, and it was agonizingly frustrating.

"Over?"

"No way? Black Sea Emperor was said to have Dragon Level strength!"

"Even with Dragon Level, it’s no good, I heard Xia Hongmian personally took action!"

The guests chattered nonstop. The bar was so packed today, and many came to probe for information.

Ding-dong!

A WeChat message arrived. Xia Hongyao perked up and hurriedly pulled out her phone.

Lin Xia Dai Yue Gui: Thanks for your concern, all is well!

Phew!

Xia Hongyao breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed everything was okay, but she still didn’t feel reassured and promptly called Lin Baici.

As soon as the call connected, she bombarded him with questions eager for answers.

"Where are you right now?"

"How are you feeling?"

"Do you need treatment?"

"I’m fine!"

From the phone came Lin Baici’s refreshing voice: "On my way home!"

"You must have seen my sister, right?"

Lin Baici being able to communicate with the outside world meant the restrictions on him were over.

"Yeah!"

Lin Baici knew what Xia Hongyao was worried about and decided to tell her directly, so she wouldn’t worry: "We talked, I’m joining the Haijing Security Bureau!"

Oh yeah!"

Xia Hongyao jumped up, her face instantly filled with joy and excitement: "Aunt Shu, give me a Cup of Bliss!"

"Haha, we’re finally teammates now. Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for this day?"

Xia Hongyao’s voice cracked with emotion; it hadn’t been easy!

"Hey hey, we’ve known each other for just three months at most!"

Lin Baici was speechless.

"But we’ve faced life and death together more times than some old pals who’ve known each other for decades!"

Xia Hongyao argued, "I think the intimacy of a friendship isn’t measured by the length of time, but by the time spent together going through experiences!"

"With our relationship now, if you can’t find a wife in the future, I can help you father a son!"

Xia Hongyao’s tone was dead serious, leaving Lin Baici utterly flustered.

"Wait, why wouldn’t I be able to find a wife?"

Lin Baici didn’t know how to respond, mainly because the latter part made his heart race. When High Ponytail talked about having kids, she meant the normal way, right? Not like in vitro fertilization or something?

"It’s just a hypothesis!"

Xia Hongyao clarified, "Then let’s put it another way, if my husband isn’t capable and can’t father a son, would you help me out?"

"..."

All of a sudden, Lin Baici felt that he was too good-natured; otherwise, High Ponytail would probably already be carrying a baby.

With her kind of brain, wasn’t she easy to deceive?

"Hold on, first let me ask, you’re joining my team, right?"

Xia Hongyao suddenly grew anxious. Lin Baici was so outstanding that her elder sister might try to recruit him into her team.

"What else?"

To be honest, Lin Baici trusted only Xia Hongyao, but the actions of Zhang Heng and Fei Xiao at the museum had also endeared him to the other members of the organization.

At least they faced crises with bravery, sacrificing their lives to give others a chance to survive.

"Good! Good! It’s not in vain that I admire and trust you so much. Little Linzi, I formally invite you to join my team as my deputy team leader!"

After speaking, Xia Hongyao realized it sounded too informal, "Where are you now? I’ll buy a ticket to find you!"

"No need, I’ll be back in Haijing tomorrow. We’ll talk then!"

Lin Baici chuckled. Being around Xia Hongyao was actually quite enjoyable.

"Okay!"

Xia Hongyao felt that Lin Baici was too wonderful. She couldn’t repay him unless she bore him twins.

"Help me check on Kim Myungjin’s situation!"

Lin Baici was worried about the Goryeo girl, given her nationality issue.

"Sure!"

Because Kim Myungjin and Hua Yue Yu had witnessed a god, although they might not realize it was a god or believe it, the Security Bureau would undoubtedly be very strict with them.

Especially since Kim Myungjin had an older brother who held a key position in the Goryeo Sejong authority, her troubles would be greater.

"Looks like good news?"

Nangong Shu asked with a smile.

"Yeah, Little Linzi is going to be my teammate now!"

Xia Hongyao’s smile was radiant.

"Congratulations!"

Nangong Shu had guessed this outcome earlier. With Lin Baici’s exceptional abilities, how could the Jiuzhou Security Bureau not recruit him?

"I’m off!"

Xia Hongyao paid and dashed out of the bar. Once in the car and sure no one was trailing her, she dialed Xia Hongmian’s number: "Elder sister, got a question for you!"

"About Kim Myungjin?"

Over the phone, Xia Hongmian seemed to have expected the call.

"That’s right!"

Xia Hongyao wasn’t surprised by her elder sister’s prescience. After all, any ploy she tried in front of Xia Hongmian since childhood had been seen through.

"She saw some things she shouldn’t have, and she’s a foreigner. To be honest, I should arrange for someone to brainwash her. But out of regard for Lin Baici, I’ve decided to take a different approach!"

Xia Hongmian knew about the relationship between Lin Baici and Kim Myungjin and worried that doing so would upset Lin Baici, so she relinquished the idea.

"What approach?"

Xia Hongyao hoped it wouldn’t affect the amicable relationship between her elder sister and Lin Baici.

"Use her in exchange for a chance to explore the Busan Divine Ruins!"

Xia Hongmian sipped her coffee. "Lin Baici was invited by Jin Xian, right? I worry those people, if they can’t have him, might seize the opportunity to get rid of him. So, I plan to send a seven-person team to support him!"

Xia Hongmian didn’t trust the integrity of the Goryeo people. If Lin Baici got his hands on top-tier divine prohibitions, they might attempt to steal them.

"Send me! Send me!"

Xia Hongyao was desperate. "He’s my deputy team leader, I have to go with him!"

The trip to Busan, wow!

The decade’s biggest divine ruins!

If we break through, we’ll make a name for ourselves in the God Hunter Circle in one go.

"First fix your impetuousness!"

Xia Hongmian hung up the phone.

She knew Xia Hongyao asked on behalf of Lin Baici, which was why she explained so much. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have said more than half a word to her sister normally.

"Hey, hey, don’t hang up. Tell me roughly when are we going to Busan?"

Xia Hongyao felt she was going to suffer sleepless nights thinking about the Busan trip.

Ding dong!

A WeChat notification arrived.

Xia Hongyao checked, it was a message from the Huge Dragon Soul Group, the Crane Immortal @her.

Crane Immortal: What’s happening in Haijing? Heard that two team leaders died?

Eating Xi Ge: Really? Is it that serious?

Although Eating Xi Ge often mentioned eating feasts, he still felt saddened at the death of colleagues.

A Wandering Red Ghost: I heard it was caused by the Lost Coast, but does that organization have the capability and audacity for this?

The Lost Coast was infamous, and their team was strong, but to challenge the Jiuzhou Security Bureau in a terrorist attack? They weren’t qualified enough!

Half Victory: Was it the Dark Erosion who took action?

When this name appeared, the whole group went silent for several seconds, because if it was the case, things would be very troublesome.

Eating Xi Ge: @Great Detective Xia, where are you? Come out and talk!