Pretending To Be A Boss

Chapter 89 Registration Scene for the Hunting Festival

After some thought, he decided to return the call.

The call was quickly answered, and before Tang Xian could speak, Li Xiaoyu blurted out:

"I've checked your black card thoroughly and forged an identity to top it up with enough credit to last generations, so if you dare use the excuse of saving phone charges to hang up on me again, I'll bite you to death!"

Tang Xian shook his head; being thrifty on phone charges had nothing to do with the actual amount left.

"Just speak if you have something to say, the phone charges are burning."

"..."

There was a pause as Li Xiaoyu calmed down on the other end of the line.

"You must attend the Hunter's Gathering."

"The team isn't complete; I'm not planning to go."

Li Xiaoyu had expected this response and said:

"Song Gengzhao told my father that his son, Song Que, will secure the first place in the Hunter's Gathering and propose to me!"

"Even if he isn't first, you'll still have to marry him, won't you? The man is your fiancé; can't you wish him well? I'm not going to the Hunter's Gathering. My presence there wouldn't be fair to the other hunters."

Li Xiaoyu didn't understand what he meant. She now knew that Tang Xian wasn't the talentless ordinary person she had thought he was.

At the very least, he could overpower Eve in terms of strength and wouldn't be helpless in the mines.

But how is him participating unfair to the other hunters?

"Why would that be unfair? It's unfair if you don't participate."

"My team member is quite special. I will represent the Li family in the large-scale assault on the Yuepela Plains, but I think I'll pass on the Hunter's Gathering. It's not exactly a spectacle; let's not spoil even the suspense. I'm actually planning to bet on your man to win; the gambling dens in the lower levels are already taking bets."

"Tang Xian! I will bite you to death!"

Tang Xian said seriously: Discover stories at empire

"That's a bit difficult, unless you stop being human too."

Li Xiaoyu's breathing became rapid, and after taking several deep breaths, she gradually calmed down, speaking coldly:

"If you're not participating, then at least lend Akasi to my brother's team." Unable to persuade Tang Xian, Li Xiaoyu had to compromise.

"I'll have to ask Akasi about that," Tang Xian said, not outright refusing.

"Name your price."

"I'm not thinking about the price this time. I haven't figured out what I need yet. As long as Akasi is willing, I have no objections."

Tang Xian realized that this was a potential deal. There was no need for him to become the target of everyone's arrows; too sharp an edge can attract trouble.

But providing strong external support had commercial value.

Within Huaxia's stronghold, only the Li family was a viable partner.

Shaking his head, Tang Xian asked:

"Anything else?"

"All the hunters are at the big stadium on the third level. You're good at judging people; would you come with me to scout around?"

"I can't; I have other matters to attend to."

"What could be more important than my issue?"

"I need to convince Qiao Shanshan to switch strongholds. Along the way, I'll buy her a house on the second level."

Tang Xian thought to himself that a Calamity-level Creature Crystal of nearly boss-grade quality should suffice to solve Qiao Shanshan's relocation issue.

Li Xiaoyu gritted her teeth and said:

"You can only accept the people I arrange for you! You can't go looking for anyone else!"

"Nutter."

Tang Xian was about to hang up the phone.

But at this moment, Li Xiaoyu changed her tune again, saying:

"I'll handle her relocation for you. My Li family has a few villas sitting empty on the third level; she can stay there. I'll send someone to handle the transfer procedures."

Li Xiaoyu continued:

"This afternoon is the formal registration; you'll accompany me."

"Deal."

Walking around with a wealthy woman to save a crystal seemed reasonable to Tang Xian.

"Wasting phone charges is extravagant; I won't say more. I'll come to find you in a bit."

Tang Xian hung up the phone.

Before heading to the third level, he contacted Dong Ran to settle Akasi, Tangsuoye, and Tang Xiaojiu.

Then he went to the blacksmith's shop, planning to return the wrench he had casually taken from the owner, Liu Lang.

Liu Lang's business was as usual, modest and unassuming.

Upon seeing Tang Xian, Liu Lang smiled, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, he said:

"Didn't I tell you? My Liu family has plenty of treasures. This wrench carries a 100% stun property and has saved the world before."

"It's a nice piece, certainly blessed by your ancestors. Here, it's yours again."

"You here for something?"

"Just a small matter. I have a blueprint here; I want to make a pair of glasses."

"What's up, you headed to the tropical zone in the mine area? You need sunglasses?"

Tang Xian shook his head and said:

"They're for a young girl. Use cloudsteel for the material and make the lenses blue. I'll send you the payment by points."

"Okay, they'll be ready by tomorrow afternoon."

Though it was a blacksmith's shop, Liu Lang took on a variety of jobs, including repairing mining tools, fixing furniture, and creating custom-made small items.

Life on the lower levels might be tough, but truly skilled people can always manage well anywhere.

Tang Xian didn't linger long and after saying goodbye to Liu Lang, went to find Li Xiaoyu on the third level.

He could only go as far as the second level; the third was out of reach.

However, Li Xiaoyu had already made arrangements. When he reached the passage entrance, he saw people from the Li family waiting to receive him.

They were easy to recognize; some personnel were responsible for behind-the-scenes work, while others were for show. Those representing the face of the Li family could be seen from a noticeable position boasting the red eagle tattoos.

To some of the Li family's ground-level operatives, Tang Xian's face was also familiar.

He arrived at the third level without delay.