Weird Rules Rumor: At The Beginning, He Insisted That He Was Not Dead
Chapter 138: Healing Town (15)

“Are you kidding me? Do you think I’m so stupid as to be a brainless idiot?” Beipo said with a contemptuous sneer.

“I truly think so,” Xia Dongze replied indifferently. “And what are you going to do? Report it to your superiors? They’ve probably been aware of this situation for a long time.”

Beipo pondered for a moment and said:

“For now, let’s not do anything. We’ll wait for that guy to exit the dungeon, then send someone to make contact. I hope Ke Tianxing will be smarter and not expose the Giant Beast Alliance.”

Xia Dongze choked on his wine and, eyes wide, stared at him:

“What? Are you going to sell me out?”

Bai Liang now definitely knows that the Professional Association sent people against him, so there can be no reconciliation between him and Bai Liang.

The Giant Beast Alliance, as an ally of the Professional Association, had always acted in concert with them. And now you, Beipo, want to switch to Bai Liang’s side?

Beipo looked at Xia Dongze and said seriously:

“You must understand: we originally had no conflict of interest with this guy. We only interfered because of our allied relations.”

“Now he has proven to be such a formidable opponent. Can’t I cut my losses in time?”

Hearing this, Xia Dongze sneered:

“Are you sure he’ll appreciate your efforts? He never makes concessions to major powers. Even ‘Zero Clearing’ couldn’t win him over.”

“What do you think such a person will do when he finds out that Ke Tianxing is your subordinate?”

Beipo’s eyes narrowed, and he replied coldly:

“Are you trying to prevent allies from leaving, deciding to ruin everything and tie the Giant Beast Alliance to this conflict?”

“It’s not me tying you down, but you making this choice yourself,” Xia Dongze corrected him.

Beipo stared intently at him and suddenly sneered:

“I’ll admit it directly. And I don’t need you to interfere and provoke. Compared to falling out with a uniquely formidable opponent, losing one ally is far easier to bear. After all, our allied relations were quite shaky to begin with.”

Recently, news about Bai Liang had begun to return from the real world, one after another.

It was now clear to everyone that Bai Liang was a monster no one dared to touch. If it weren't for the fact that he had just exited a dungeon and Xia Dongze had exploited the information asymmetry, Ke Tianxing would never have dared to provoke Bai Liang.

Beipo was not a brainless man; on the contrary, he had reached his current position thanks to his courage and shrewdness. Xia Dongze’s plan was obvious to him: Xia Dongze himself had ruined his relationship with Bai Liang, completely eliminating any possibility of reconciliation, and now wanted to drag the entire Giant Beast Alliance into this affair.

Beipo did not want to become a scapegoat, much less get dragged into a conflict with someone impossible to defeat. Therefore, having understood the possible consequences, he decided to speak directly with Bai Liang. Everything that had happened was just a misunderstanding, and most likely, for the sake of the Giant Beast Alliance’s reputation, Bai Liang would choose a peaceful resolution.

When Xia Dongze heard this, his smile instantly froze. Taking a deep breath, he drained his glass of red wine:

“I hope you succeed!”

“I will,” Beipo replied, gesturing towards the door. “Farewell!”

Hmph!

Xia Dongze snorted, slammed the door, and left. His plan had failed. That stubborn bull still hadn’t lost his temper, even though his favorite toy had been destroyed.

After leaving the Giant Beast Alliance headquarters, Xia Dongze turned and looked back:

“Bai Liang? Truly strong. Perhaps it’s best to report this upstairs. For now, it’s better to stay out of his way.”

Originally, the Professional Association had issued a bounty on Bai Liang only because of a minor member. At the time, Xia Dongze hadn't even paid it any mind.

There were too many people challenging the Professional Association, and too many players they had eliminated. Xia Dongze himself had encountered such situations repeatedly.

Previously, all such matters were resolved without any complications, but this time, everything went wrong. They had truly enraged a monster.

This mighty ship of the Professional Association, which had been steadily moving forward, had encountered a reef in its path for the very first time...

The next day, Bai Liang awoke in a soft, large bed.

Yesterday’s unexpected guest, who had burst in during the night, had not affected his sleep in the slightest. Fortunately, he wasn’t someone who woke up in a bad mood, otherwise Ke Tianxing might not have been met with his smile, but with a destructive beam.

Today, he had a simple goal: to wait for Fang Zhiyi’s arrival and find out how she had handled the task he assigned.

Not long after Bai Liang got out of bed, Fang Zhiyi was already there. He had summoned her via pagerhe wasn't accustomed to waiting for anyone.

Today, Fang Zhiyi was dressed differently: short denim shorts, a black leather jacket over a white T-shirt. She looked bold and confident.

“I think you look better in pink pajamas,” Bai Liang said, sitting on the sofa and looking at the entering Fang Zhiyi. He smiled slightly.

Fang Zhiyi, who was just about to report on her completed task, froze for a second upon hearing his words. A hint of confusion flickered in her eyes:

“Pink pajamas? I’ve never actually worn anything like that.”

“Then what do you wear before bed?” Bai Liang asked unperturbed.

Fang Zhiyi pursed her lips and didn’t reply.

Bai Liang understood everything. If a person is alone at home, lack of clothes isn't such a problem, unless they're bothered by the cold. But for anomalies, perhaps it doesn't matter.

Skipping over the topic, Bai Liang picked up the mug of hot milk the nurse had brought, took a sip, and asked:

“How’s the task I gave you yesterday progressing?”

Fang Zhiyi nodded:

“Everyone has been bought out. As soon as you wish, they are ready to work for you.”

The task Bai Liang had given her the day before was to remove the people guarding the organ floors, by any means necessary.

Fang Zhiyi chose the simplest methodmoney. After a million was transferred to each of them, they immediately demonstrated their loyalty!

As for their contracts with their former employers? Such things meant nothing before the power of money. After all, the spirit of the contract couldn’t give them a million, but Bai Liang could.

“Excellent!” Bai Liang smiled and held out the glass of milk to Fang Zhiyi. “Manage the remaining money yourself. This is your reward.”

Fang Zhiyi looked at the glass of milk, on the sides of which were visible traces left by Bai Liang. She hesitated slightly, then brought the glass to her lips.

The milk was a little sweet, with sugar added, and a faint aroma of jasmine emanated from it.

“Uh... what are you doing?” Bai Liang looked at her in surprise.

Fang Zhiyi licked her lips, looked at the empty glass in her hand, and said:

“You said it was a reward, didn’t you?”

Or perhaps there was a chance my phrase could have been interpreted in a context unrelated to the milk... Bai Liang almost explained, but in the end, he simply nodded:

“Yes, that’s right.”

Sometimes, a little lie is required to avoid an awkward situation for both parties. This is precisely a display of high emotional intelligence.

Seeing Bai Liang’s reaction, Fang Zhiyi seemed to realize she had done something foolish. Her cheeks began to faintly redden.

She naturally placed the glass on the table and hastily changed the subject:

“Sir, what should we do next?”