Eternal Core City.

  Combat Power Test Hall.

  The Wolf's Den wasn't far away, and tonight it was particularly lively, with cheers constantly echoing.

  Director Wu, with a cigarette in his mouth, stood at the office door and shouted,

  "Xiao Yu, come here!"

  The bald manager, busy with work, quickly put down what he was doing,

  "Director, what's up?"

  Could it be that genius is here again?

  "Come in and chat."

  Entering the director's office, the bald manager was startled,

  "Director, were you robbed?"

  The office was empty, the usual collections were all gone.

  Before retiring from the front lines, Director Wu was a strong Battle King, but his hidden injuries were hard to heal, causing a significant drop in his strength.

  This office used to have materials from three Demon Battle Kings, not only valuable but also of special commemorative significance.

  Director Wu often bragged about how he once fought three enemies alone to save that brat Liu Qingyan.

  Liu Qingyan's peak Battle King status today was at least two-thirds thanks to Wu Ziqi!

  And that's an understatement!

  "Those materials? I put them up for sale in the Trade Secret Realm."

  Director Wu lit another cigarette, speaking calmly,

  "Today, the Trade Secret Realm had something called the 'Source of Life,' a holy healing item that should cure my hidden injuries, but it's a bit pricey."

  The bald manager couldn't help but swallow.

  For someone who was once a Battle King to find it expensive, just how costly could it be?

  "Director, is this thing reliable?"

  The bald manager asked cautiously,

  "Shouldn't you first download an anti-fraud app for humans?"

  "If you mention that incident again, I'll send you to the Abyss to dig stones!"

  Director Wu exhaled a smoke ring, speaking irritably.

  He had once been tricked by a setup while trying to heal his injuries, almost losing his savings.

  Fortunately, the Defense Command has zero tolerance for such scams.

  With a thunderous crackdown, they not only busted the ring but also took down a Demonic Sect branch.

  Wu Ziqi's losses were fully recovered.

  Director Wu's face turned serious as he said,

  "This time is different. An old friend of mine has already restored his combat power with the Source of Life and even broke through a level of the Eternal Tower!"

  Hearing this, the bald manager realized it might be true!

  "That's... great news."

  The bald manager then asked, "Director, why did you call me?"

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  "Oh, look, I was so happy I forgot the main thing."

  Director Wu took out a piece of paper filled with various formulas,

  "I calculated it. The money is almost enough. Selling all the materials, the bounty from the Monument of Death Wills, the injury retirement compensation, and another severance package after I resign..."

  "Resign?!"

  The bald manager shouted sharply, "Boss, why are you resigning?"

  Someone of Wu Ziqi's status would receive a hefty compensation even if he resigned.

  But he's been with the Defense Command for decades, and suddenly he wants to resign...

  The bald manager couldn't accept it emotionally.

  "Quiet, I'm still calculating."

  Director Wu scribbled on the paper, speaking casually,

  "The Source of Life is good, but it's too expensive.

  My old friends are all broke; where else can I get the money?"

  "But you don't have to resign!"

  The bald manager's face wrinkled like an old bitter melon, a plump one.

  "Boss, if you resign, even if you regain Battle King strength, your military achievements will have to be recalculated!"

  "I can't worry about that now. I'm telling you, this thing is in high demand; if I'm late, it'll be gone!"

  Director Wu was resolute, his determination unwavering,

  "I've already submitted my resignation. Once the money's in hand, I'll pay in the Trade Secret Realm."

  "Don't you have a Trade Secret Realm Pass? Lend it to me."

  The bald manager was stunned again, "Okay... Boss, what about yours?"

  "Sold it."

  Wu Ziqi said it lightly.

  To purchase the Source of Life, he sold everything he could.

  "Do you want this pack of cigarettes? There are 15 left; I'll sell it to you for 680."

  Saying this, Director Wu tossed the half-pack of cigarettes to the bald manager.

  From now on, he's quitting smoking.

  Even after all this, the money he gathered was only enough to buy 100 drops of the Source of Life.

  Whether it would completely heal him, Director Wu wasn't sure.

  "Knock, knock, knock—"

  The office door was knocked.

  "Come in."

  A young man wearing a Lone Wolf mask walked in, looking quite ordinary.

  His voice was warm and magnetic as he asked,

  "Is this the office of Wu Ziqi, the former Left Deputy Legion Commander of the Skyfire Legion?"

  "I am. What do you need?"

  "The Wolf's Den has a message; please show your merit card."

  The young man first presented a War God token, then took out a device, clearly intending to verify Wu Ziqi's identity.

  Beep, senior card—

  "Can we talk business now?"

  Wu Ziqi frowned, wondering if they were summoning retired personnel to return to the Abyss front line.

  If that's the case, the situation at the front must be dire!

  "It's like this: because you once left your name on the Monument of Death Wills, if you're willing to return to the front lines, you can receive a free Source of Life to heal your hidden injuries..."

  "Free?!"

  Director Wu stood up abruptly, his eyes fixed on the young man.

  "Boss, calm down, be careful of a scam!"

  The bald manager blocked in front of Director Wu, cautiously asking, "You don't need a deposit or anything, right?"

  "This is a newly signed notification document from the Wolf's Den. The Defense Command will soon officially issue it."

  The young man handed over a paper, the notification matching what he previously said.

  At the bottom of the document was a flamboyant signature: Xue Meng.

  It also bore the Lone Wolf Medal's imprint, number, and stamp.

  Everything was complete, all in order.

  "This... is real?"

  Director Wu's hand trembled slightly, holding the cigarette, finding it hard to believe.

  Happiness came too suddenly.

  The young man handed over another document,

  "You just need to sign here to receive 156 drops of the Source of Life, enough to heal your hidden injuries. After some rest, you can regain Battle King combat power."

  Without a second thought, Director Wu quickly signed his name.

  Even if it were a life-and-death contract, he would sign it without hesitation, as long as it gave him a chance to return to the battlefield!

  A small vial of the Source of Life.

  It was like a dream, miraculously appearing before the two of them.

  Director Wu took the vial, drank it all, feeling the surging life energy releasing within him, healing all his injuries.

  "This... this..."

  The elderly man, over fifty, danced with joy, unable to express his happiness in words.

  "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

  The young man bowed slightly and was about to turn and leave.

  "Wait!"

  Director Wu hurriedly called out, "Uh... may I ask, where did these Sources of Life come from?"

  Such a generous gesture, even with the Defense Command's wealth, couldn't possibly be distributed for free!

  It must have been donated by someone.

  "You can check the document; it's all written there."

  With that, the young man bid farewell again, "Wish you a pleasant life, health, and happiness."

  Director Wu quickly opened the document and saw a familiar name on the first line:

  Asura!

  It was Asura!

  These Sources of Life were all donated by Asura!

  "Boss, this..."

  The bald manager lit a cigarette, momentarily at a loss for words.

  "It's the young people's world now."

  Director Wu sighed deeply, feeling a mix of emotions.

  He glanced at the bald manager and snuffed out his cigarette,

  "I'm quitting smoking, and no more second-hand smoke either."

  "You quit smoking too; it's not a good thing. Smoke, smoke, smoke, what are you smoking for!"

  Saying this, Director Wu took back the half-pack of cigarettes with 14 left and put it back in his pocket.

  When the water reaches, the channel forms.

  "Hurry to the Trade Secret Realm and buy back the items. My proof of fighting three alone back in the day can't just be sold!"

  "......"

  Leaving the Combat Power Test Hall.

  Ye Bai completed his delivery work and felt pretty good.

  Returning to the Wolf's Den, Ye Bai casually opened a bottle of '82 beer to rinse his mouth, staying in a corner, silently watching the crowd's celebration.

  According to the previous agreement with Xue Meng,

  Ye Bai first took out 10 liters of the Source of Life, 200,000 drops.

  Not everyone who retired due to injuries was willing to fight again.

  With the current tight situation for humans, they could only prioritize those willing to return. If there were any left, they would expand the scope.

  Everything had to be prioritized.

  In the corner, Xue Meng quietly approached, not attracting much attention.

  "Little... Fourth Brother, ahem."

  Xue Meng didn't know how to address him,

  "The strange old man asked me to tell you that your reward can't be processed today; wait until tomorrow."

  "Got it."

  Exploiting a Glitch always comes with a price.

  Moreover, Carefree was helping Ye Bai wrap things up, so it wasn't a big problem.

  "The person with you told you not to go back before six; he's busy killing people."

  As he said this, Xue Meng's face turned pale, seemingly recalling something unpleasant.

  "Okay."

  Ye Bai gave Xue Meng a surprised look; could it be that this guy had really been chopped by Master Jiu?

  "And my dad wanted me to tell you..."

  "Wait, why are you becoming a messenger?"

  Ye Bai was speechless.

  Can't you show some basic respect for a Nine-tier War God, the top of the Star List?

  What? I don't respect it either? Then never mind.

  "May I ask, who is your dad?"

  Xue Meng didn't hide it, "The one from the Abyssal Plane."

  Supreme Being, Traceless.

  No wonder the Skill Book was sent back through Xue Meng.

  And Xue Meng previously said he used a sword, which seemed to be inherited.

  "Alright, what did your dad say?"

  "He said the top Demon blacksmith they just captured still refuses to forge equipment for you, and he's still persuading."

  Ye Bai:.......

  This 'persuade,' is it voluntary?

  Ye Bai suddenly felt,

  Second Brother is quite the character, worth associating with.

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