"What? What do you want to do? Use your own hands to realize my dream? My level is the same as yours, don't you have any idea?"
Faced with Xu Le's multiple questions, Bai Jing lowered her head in frustration.
"I thought you were going to do something big and needed help."
"The real big things in this world are not for you and me to do, do you understand?"
"knew."
"Okay, pack up and get ready to go back."
Bai Jing felt a little weird when she heard Xu Le's instructions. Since when did she need to listen to him and do things
But when Bai Jing looked at Xu Le's departing back and the black cat standing on his shoulder.
The words were on the tip of my tongue, but I couldn't say them.
"The mission is not over yet. It will probably take another day."
"Um."
…
The next day, Bai Jing and his men joined up with another team.
After searching for half a day, the members of Team 2 found a total of 5 bodies.
Including the previous body, the remains of a total of 6 people were found, and the other 4 have disappeared.
It is possible that they were not discovered, or they may have been eaten by wild beasts and monsters.
The team observed a few minutes of silence for this.
This is the life of a mercenary. You don’t know which will come first, tomorrow or death.
The best choice is to live in the present and take good care of the people around you.
“I really have to go back this time.”
Standing in the car, Bai Jing said calmly.
"Ah." Xu Le responded, but didn't want to say more. The research on strange species was still ongoing, which might take a long time.
Then, it’s the Level 5 road.
Every advancement of a warlock is a complicated and difficult path.
The accumulation of strength, the choice of path, and the conditions of the ceremony.
The psychic pool freed him from the worries of accumulating strength, but the choices on his path and the conditions for advancement were more difficult than those of an ordinary warlock.
But fortunately he has found the way, and...
Xu Le turned his gaze to Bai Jing, with an expectant look in his eyes.
Today, he has a little understanding of why those bigwigs always spread some seeds.
Those seeds will grow and become stronger on their own, becoming the marks of certain great elders.
Just like Bai Jing today.
Will Bai Jing become his mark? Xu Le himself doesn't know, but he is looking forward to it...
"Why are you looking at me with such strange eyes?" Bai Jing had a sharp intuition and immediately noticed that Xu Le was looking at her.
Of course, this also has something to do with the fact that Xu Le did not hide his gaze.
"Strange look? That's the way I look at my son."
"You already have a son?" Bai Jing expressed surprise.
"Not yet, but we have plans in this regard." Xu Le waved his hand.
"I feel like after this mission, the trajectory of my life has been disrupted by you." Bai Jing began to sigh.
"At least your strength has improved, right?"
"That's true. I feel like the improvement this time is faster than in the past few years. It's time to say goodbye to the past."
"Let's drive. I can't do it, and neither can they."
Xu Le pointed at the other members of the mercenary group, all of whom were looking at Bai Jing eagerly.
Bai Jing had no choice but to sit in the driver's seat.
"Okay, let's go home."
…
Return to Tianrui Lifeng to report the mission.
All procedures are carried out in accordance with regulations.
The pioneers completed their mission successfully. The 30+1 team lost a total of 13 people. This mission casualty rate is considered very high even in Tianrui Lifeng.
The dead are dead, so the living should be thankful.
"3,900 yuan? Is the normal commission that much?"
Xu Le looked at his mercenary commission with a confused expression.
Normally, such a pioneer mission, which takes more than a month, would earn at most 1,500 people, and it would be rare to earn over 2,000.
He paid nearly 4,000 yuan directly, which was too much for an ordinary mercenary mission.
"Not only do you have so much, but everyone else has a lot too, and the rewards for the missions are calculated based on the battle reports submitted.
If you hadn't been on this mission, we would have been wiped out, so it's completely reasonable for you to take this commission."
Xu Le was a little confused. Although that was what he said, the salary was indeed a bit too high.
"Is there no other reason?"
"I applied for the highest standard of pension, and your commissions are also the highest, I don't plan to do it anymore.
This is my last power.”
The last power...
Xu Le nodded and suddenly asked again:
"Is the pension paid by the Tianrui Lifeng government?"
"No, it was paid by the Mercenary Guild. Behind them are those big gangs, which are the underworld you imagine. Yes, don't look at me like that."
Xu Le knew that Tianrui Lifeng’s gang was very powerful, but to be so powerful that the pension covered all of the benefits was a bit too much.
"Won't this kind of money be stolen?"
“No one will cheat on this part of the money, because it is the foundation of the entire Tianrui Lifeng mercenary group.
Moreover, the major gangs jointly pay the compensation and supervise each other, so you can rest assured."
"I see. What will you do next?"
"I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, what about you?"
"Me too."
After receiving the money, the others expressed their gratitude to Bai Jing and extended an invitation.
"Xiaobai, let's go have a drink together."
"No need, you guys go ahead."
Rejecting the invitation of those old mercenaries, Bai Jing followed Xu Le.
"Where will you go next?"
"Back to where I live, of course."
After coming out of the mercenary guild, Xu Le said goodbye to Bai Jing. He didn't even say hello and just turned around and left.
Bai Jing stood at the door and watched Xu Le's departing back. She raised her hand and wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't speak and turned to walk another way.
Bai Jing returned to her home on the familiar tricycle.
"Mom, I'm back."
"I'm glad you're back. Did you bring any money? Your brother's marriage can't be delayed any longer. His in-laws can't wait any longer."
Looking at her mother's expectant expression, Bai Jing felt extremely disgusted.
She didn't know what she was disgusted with, her disgusting brother
Or is it the mother in front of you who always appears to love you but never stops asking for more
Or is it disgusting to this family
Disgusted with yourself
If past experience had been the norm, should I have taken out all my money at this moment and used it to subsidize this bottomless pit of a home
At this point, do we really need to do that
She really... didn't want to go on like that, she wanted to live for herself.
"The mission failed, there was no money, and I was fired."
"You were fired? This can't be possible. Without money, how will your brother's marriage be arranged
Ah Jing, please think of a solution."
"I'm not capable of working, what else can I do?"
"Aren't you very capable at work? Why did you suddenly become incapable?"
"All the money was used to subsidize my brother. I have no money left to buy resources for cultivation. I can't keep up."
"This..." Bai's mother was choked and didn't know what to say for a moment.
I could only lower my head and say some unpleasant words in a low voice.
Bai Jing heard her words. This kind of harm from relatives is the most hurtful and more terrible than the curses from other people during arguments.
She suddenly felt that this family was terrible. How could she live in such a family for more than 20 years
"I'm going out for a walk."
"You're going out now? You have to find a way to raise money for your brother."
Bai Jing suddenly laughed, and this laugh made herself so angry.
But she did not hide her smile, nor did she mock her mother. She just turned around gently and said softly:
"Mom, you also said that my brother needs to raise money. What can I do if I stay at home? Now that I have lost my job, I have to go out and find a job, right?"
"Ah, yes, yes, I should go out and find a job, but..."
“There is no but. If we can’t find a job, everyone in our family will starve to death… including my younger brothers and sisters.
You gave all the money I gave you to my brother. There should be no money left in the family, right?"
"Uh, there is no more." Bai's mother lowered her head again.
This kind of weak and pitiful look made Bai Jing feel soft-hearted every time she saw him.
But this time, she really couldn't bear it anymore.
He turned around and left without any trace of nostalgia.
…
Walking on the road, Bai Jing was wandering aimlessly.
The public security environment in Tianrui Lifeng is not very good, especially in areas where gangs abound.
It is still very risky for a young girl like Bai Jing to wander alone in such a border area.
When she walked to the door of a pub full of lights and wine, Bai Jing hesitated for a moment, but she still walked in.
She didn't know what she was doing here.
Although she has a lot of social experience, she has hardly ever been to such occasions.
But today, she just wanted to come and take a look.
"Boss, give me a glass of the strongest wine."
"Okay."
The owner of the tavern is not a good man. Since Bai Jing wants wine, he will just give it to her.
When you open your door to do business, there is no reason to turn away customers.
As for whether they will get drunk, whether they will be taken away after getting drunk, or drugged, that is not something they can control.
As requested, the bartender prepared a glass of strong liquor for Bai Jing.
The strong liquor went down Bai Jing's throat but her expression remained unchanged.
This surprised the bartender and the men who had heard the previous conversation and looked expectant.
"Lao Wen's bartending skills are not good. People want strong liquor, but you give them a glass of water. Of course, they don't react."
"Go away, what do you know?"
The bartender said angrily, but he himself was also surprised that the strong drink he mixed was called Violent.
Generally speaking, most people fall down after just one glass.
Even for a level 1 warrior, it is impossible to drink such alcohol without changing his expression.
Could it be that the woman in front of me is a master
"The wine is good, another glass."
Bartender:
After receiving a good review for the wine, the bartender Lao Wen didn't know whether to cry or be happy.
However, seeing Bai Jing's calm expression, Old Wen was already somewhat confident that this woman was most likely a master.
Although they have encountered some mercenaries before, mercenaries of this level generally would not come to such low-level taverns.
While mixing the drinks, he asked tentatively:
"What's your name, young lady?"
"white."
"Miss Bai doesn't usually drink in bars? Are you in a bad mood today?"
"No, I'm in a good mood, so I came here to drink."
Old Wen shook his head slightly. His years of experience in judging people made him feel that Bai Jing was lying.
"You can drink such strong liquor without changing your expression. You must be a very strong warrior. How can such a big shot have any troubles?"
"Big shot?" Bai Jing suddenly wanted to laugh.
How can someone like her be considered a big shot? Isn't that a little funny
Just as she was about to refute the bartender, she saw the people drinking in the pub.
Compared with the sweaty people picking their feet, the migrant workers, and some homeless people who have finally managed to get money, perhaps I am the superior one, right
"He's right. People at every stage have different worries."
"Have you figured it out? Do you still want the wine?" Old Wen saw that Bai Jing seemed to have figured out some things and thought that she would not drink anymore.
But Bai Jing laughed:
"Hahaha, are you worried that I won't pay? Here, I'm here to drink today."
"Oh well."
Bai Jing took the wine glass again and drank it all, then ordered another glass.
"Come again."
"Come again."
"Come again..."
In this way, Bai Jing drank nine cups of strong liquor mixed by Lao Wen in a row. Only at this time did her eyes become a little blurry.
“The feeling of being tipsy is really nice.”
Tipsy? Is there something wrong with this person's definition of tipsy
Bai Jing put the money on the table and walked out.
As soon as she went out, several homeless people, mercenaries, and some unknown people followed her.
There is no shortage of people looking for opportunities anywhere. No matter what kind of opportunity it is, there will be people who will try it, just like now.
For them, the slightly tipsy Bai Jing was an opportunity.
After Bai Jing took the child away, the bartender Lao Wen shook his head slightly.
"I feel like those guys are going to get a good beating."
"Old Wen, when you say that, do you think that woman is very powerful?"
"Of course she's amazing. I made her run wild, and most people can't handle it. But she drank nine cups and nothing happened. This is a level that ordinary warriors can't reach."
"Just keep blowing it there."
"Tsk, just wait and see."
Bai Jing walked out of the pub and felt the night breeze.
With her level, it was easy for her to sense the stalker behind her.
However, she did not drive them away or issue a warning. Instead, she walked towards the narrower and darker alley.
Several homeless men followed quietly into the alley and pulled out their daggers.
Sudden!
Meow! ~
The meow of a cat interrupted them and calmed the excited emotions of these homeless people.
"Get out of the way, you stinky black cat. Get out of the way. You are so unlucky."
The aversion to black cats is similar in every city.
The black cat raised his eyebrows, gave a disdainful look, then jumped onto the high wall and shook his head.
Meow! ~
When the homeless people saw the black cat leaving, they rushed into the box.
Then! ~
The alley was darker than before, even covering the night.
The black cat's eye hole reflected the darkness of the alley until Bai Jing walked out of the alley.