Bain didn't come back before the restaurant closed for the day.
The next afternoon, Bain and Huai Cuike came to the restaurant at the same time.
Although Bain had been treated well, the bruises on Bain's face didn't go away, especially the bruises around his mouth and around his eyes.
Even though he tried to look serious, no matter how hard one looked at him, they couldn't be serious.
Amy couldn't hold back her laughter when she saw Bain's face.
"You won't have a boyfriend like this!"
Bain looked at Amy and said seriously.
"What right does a single dog have to talk about others?"
Amy curled her lips in disdain.
Bain felt like he was struck by a heavy blow, his body shivering.
The truth was irrefutable.
It wasn't like he wanted to be a single dog.
The girl he fancied didn't like him and the girl who fancied him didn't like him.
"I'm single because I want my freedom!
Right, Teddy? "
Bain turned his head to look at the silent Teddy, hoping that there would be a powerful helper in his camp.
"I have a girlfriend."
Teddy hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.
"What?!"
Not just Bain, even Amy, Huai Cuike, and Kieran at the bar counter looked at Teddy in shock.
No one could have imagined that Teddy, who was busy with cases all day and treated the station as his home, would have a girlfriend.
"Is it strange?
Can't a cop have a girlfriend? "
The strange gazes from the crowd irritated Teddy, so he grumbled.
Especially Bain's gaze, Teddy really wanted to punch him in the face.
"Keep the filthy thoughts in your heart away!
"It's not filled with water, nor is it filled with air!"
I don't go to nightclubs and I don't have a VIP card! "
Teddy said to Bain before he strode over to Huai Cuike. He didn't speak right away, instead looking at Kieran. After Kieran made a 'please' gesture, Teddy said to Huai Cuike, "Mr. Huai Cuike, are there any requirements to join the Herders?"
Huai Cuike smiled at Teddy's question.
"It might be difficult for others.
But not for you. "
Huai Cuike said.
"Can I keep my job as a police officer?"
Teddy asked.
"There is no conflict."
"In fact, more than a third of the herders don't work full-time.
"Apart from the people in charge of each district, most of them are busy with their own things. They only step forward when needed."
Huai Cuike explained.
"Can I become a Herder now?"
Teddy asked happily.
"Of course not."
"You're just joining us now."
"But you are not a Herder yet. You will only be a Weireist, the lowest rank. You will need a veteran to guide you for at least 10 to 15 weeks.
After that, you will have to pass a test to be considered a real Herder.
"If you don't mind, I hope to be your guide and teach you about the mystical side."
Huai Cuike looked at Teddy with anticipation.
There was no doubt about Teddy's talent.
He was at least at the level of an Eckertis.
With a little guidance, he would be able to grow into an expert who could hold his own.
Even so, Teddy didn't need Huai Cuike's guidance.
However, with Bain as an example, Huai Cuike was still worried. He already lost Li Jiajia, if he lost Teddy as well, Huai Cuike would die of heartache.
With that thought in mind, Huai Cuike couldn't help but glare at Bain.
Bain, who was hiding in the corner and doubting his life, suddenly shivered and his body felt cold.
'What's wrong?
Did I catch a cold?
Sigh, so be it.
Even if I catch a cold, no one will take care of me.
Even Teddy has a girlfriend and I don't.
'Life is so boring …'
Bain thought as he shrunk back into the corner.
His reaction made Huai Cuike's blood pressure rise, he really wanted to beat Bain up again.
'So what if I'm single?
I've been single for 55 years, have I told anyone? '
Huai Cuike coldly grunted in his heart and kept his gaze away.
He didn't want to look at Bain anymore.
It was infuriating.
"Really?"
That's great! "
Teddy heaved a breath of relief.
He was really worried that Huai Cuike would ask Bain to be his guide or something like that.
He really wanted to become a Herder, but it didn't mean he was willing to let Bain be his guide.
Although there was a saying in the East, 'the master leads the way, the cultivation depends on the individual', Teddy knew how important a reliable master was.
Bain?
He didn't fit the word 'reliable' at all.
Aside from being a lazy glutton, he was greedy, took advantage of others, and nagged.
If such a person became his guide, Teddy's life would be gloomy.
Fortunately, it wasn't.
"Teacher, I'll wait for you at the entrance."
Teddy said as he walked to the entrance of the restaurant.
He knew Huai Cuike and Kieran had something important to discuss.
Huai Cuike looked at Teddy with a satisfied gaze.
'Teacher' had a special meaning among the Herders.
However, he didn't correct Teddy.
Maybe he really needed an heir?
Huai Cuike turned around since he was in a good mood.
"The Herders are in desperate need of fresh blood."
Huai Cuike exclaimed, but Kieran didn't continue. He knew why Huai Cuike exclaimed.
Huai Cuike wanted Kieran to join the Herders.
However, Kieran never thought about it.
His relationship with Huai Cuike had always been simple: cooperation.
He had no plans to change the relationship.
After all, Huai Cuike didn't have the final say in the Herders, Huai Cuike was just a person in charge of the East Sector of Ai City.
In the East Sector of Ai City, Huai Cuike had 11 people in charge like him, let alone the whole city or even the whole state!
The Herders were undoubtedly a powerful faction!
Being in such a powerful faction, even though they claimed to be free, how much real freedom did they have?
One could guess it with a little thought.
Very limited!
Kieran didn't want to be exhausted from running around because of orders.
He preferred to be in control of the situation.
Huai Cuike sighed helplessly when Kieran didn't answer, taking out a bag from his pocket.
"This is our compensation."
Huai Cuike said.
He really hoped that Kieran would join the Herders, but he wouldn't force Kieran because he knew what kind of person Kieran was.
If he really forced Kieran, the current friendly relationship would be gone.
"Em."
Kieran nodded and took the bag.
10 Crossing Silver Coins.
He poured them out and put them into the bag that Mian Yi gave him.
Kieran had a total of 20 Crossing Silver Coins, but Kieran didn't plan to use them like this. He wanted to exchange them for gold coins before using them.
Huai Cuike waited for Kieran to finish before he continued.
"The changes in the Battle of Winter Night are huge, everyone is reacting to it.
The four sectors of Ai City are discussing whether to team up or not.
The other sectors should be doing the same.
Also … "
Huai Cuike then lowered his voice to a volume that only Kieran and himself could hear, "I heard that the winner of the Battle of Winter Night will get 100 Crossing Gold Coins, which is 5 times more than the previous rounds, plus a shard of Philosopher's Stone!"
Philosopher's Stone shard?!
Kieran squinted his eyes.
He didn't touch the [Philosopher's Stone (Shard)] in his pocket, but his heart was alarmed and suspicious.
A [Philosopher's Stone (Shard)] had just appeared in the North Sector of Ai City and the prize of the Battle of Winter Night had become a shard of the Philosopher's Stone?
What a coincidence!
"What else? Be more specific. "
Kieran asked without showing any reaction.
"Other than the final winner getting the shard of the Philosopher's Stone, I heard there are all sorts of rewards for the Battle of Winter Night.
The rewards aren't given out after the Battle of Winter Night but during the Battle of Winter Night! "
Huai Cuike continued.
"During the Battle of Winter Night?"
Guesses popped up in Kieran's heart.
Post-battle rewards and in-battle rewards were two completely different concepts.
Simply put, if one obtained a good tool during the battle, many people or freaks would most likely give up on the Battle of Winter Night and stay put until the end of the Battle of Winter Night.
Seven days was nothing to them.
Of course, there was a high chance that they would be ganged up on.
An innocent man would get into trouble because of his wealth!
"This Battle of Winter Night is going to be much more interesting than I thought."
Kieran said.
"But that's not what worries me the most.
What worries me the most is that the Battle of Winter Night isn't held in the same place as before, but in a brand new place.
Which means no one knows where that place is.
Our past experiences are useless now, we can't help you even if we want to. "
Huai Cuike couldn't hold back his bitter smile.
"You guys don't know.
"Do other people or freaks know about it?"
Kieran asked.
"Impossible!
The lord in charge of the Battle of Winter Night knows everything but he will never spill the beans.
His fairness and impartiality are known throughout the world. "
Huai Cuike said in an affirmative tone.
Kieran didn't say anything else.
Without experiencing it himself, he wouldn't jump to conclusions, he would remain vigilant.
"Then, when do we depart?
Is that place far from Ai City? "
Kieran asked.
"This might be the only good news.
"It's not far from Ai City. It's about a three-hour drive."
So, let's depart a day earlier.
Royan, get yourself in shape for the next two days, we will make sure you won't be disturbed. "
Huai Cuike assured Kieran.
"Okay."
Kieran nodded.
Both of them chatted for a while before Huai Cuike stood up and left.
The elderly Herder walked to the corner of the room, grabbed Bain and walked out. Teddy, who had been waiting for a while, greeted Kieran and followed.
After the Herders left, the curtain of the kitchen was flung open and Starbeck came out.
"Brother."
Starbeck reached out and pulled Kieran's sleeve, pointing to the kitchen.
Kieran knew what Starbeck was referring to, he signaled Elite Hound with his eyes and walked into the kitchen.
"Danger!
That voice told me that the Battle of Winter Night is very dangerous! "
Li Jiajia, who was wearing an apron, said the moment Kieran walked into the kitchen.
"What about the details?"
Kieran asked.
"Blood, death.
"Raging flames, destruction."
That voice kept telling me all these, but when I wanted to ask for more details, the voice kept quiet. "
Li Jiajia answered honestly.
Of course, she didn't want anything to happen to Kieran.
She wasn't really concerned about Kieran because Kieran was her master's brother.
If something happened to Kieran, her master would be sad.
Once a person was sad, it was easy to lose all hope.
If she really lost all hope, then her career as a chef, which had just begun, would be completely ruined!
"Did you ask that voice where is the safest place to be?"
Kieran asked after pondering for a while.
"Yes, I did.
Staying away from the Battle of Winter Night is the safest place.
"The further, the better!"
Li Jiajia nodded.
"Is that so?"
Kieran muttered to himself.
"Are you giving up on the Battle of Winter Night?"
Li Jiajia looked at Kieran with anticipation.
"No!
I'm looking forward to it even more! "
Kieran said with a smile and looked at Starbeck. Starbeck also had a smile on his face, it seemed like he knew what Kieran was thinking, he wasn't surprised at all.
Instead, his eyes showed support.
Or rather, as long as it was something Kieran wanted to do, Starbeck would support it.
Even though it would be dangerous.
But was there anything that wasn't dangerous?
Those who were afraid of danger wouldn't live long in the big city.
Only by being fearless would one have a slim chance of survival!
Retreat once, there would be a second, a third, and when there was no more room to retreat, only then would one realize that they were already in a desperate situation.
Starbeck was exactly like that.
Fortunately, Starbeck ran into Kieran.
Starbeck knew it was Kieran's help that kept him alive.
Otherwise …
The souls in the big city wouldn't even be able to wail.
Therefore, despite being a coward, Starbeck chose to face it head-on.
He didn't want to fall into a desperate situation again, that was his real thought.
Of course!
It was also because Kieran beside him was a person that Starbeck could trust and encourage him endlessly.
"Master, you have to persuade your brother, he …"
"Go.
I'll wait for you here. "
Starbeck smiled and stopped Li Jiajia with a wave of his hand. He turned around and looked at Kieran with his beautiful eyes, giving a solemn promise.
Kieran touched Starbeck's forehead.
"Don't worry.
I'll be fully prepared. "
Kieran then walked out of the kitchen.
When the kitchen curtain was lowered, Starbeck turned around with a blushing face. He was preparing the food for the day and thinking at the same time.
"Seven days, I wonder what kind of environment it is, how can the food go bad?
Beef jerky should be able to handle most situations.
Dehydrated vegetables are fine too.
But it's not fresh enough.
Canned food doesn't have any nutrients.
What should I do then? "
…
Li Jiajia looked at Starbeck who was thinking and preparing the food for the day. Her eyes shone uncontrollably.
Even when her teacher was absent-minded, he didn't make any mistakes.
His knife skills still dazzled her eyes.
Seasoning still made her mouth water.
In fact, the little hundred flower appeared again.
Li Jiajia was used to it though.
She didn't run into anything strange in this place.
Even if she turned into a man-eating flower, her face wouldn't change, let alone a little lily.
Li Jiajia widened her eyes at every step of Starbeck's cooking.
Meanwhile, in the deeper part of the South Sector villa, Song Shi couldn't help but smash the plate on the floor.
"Disgusting!
"It's disgusting!"
"Is this the water for washing pots?"
Even a dog won't eat it! "
Song Shi shouted angrily. She then changed her clothes and headed to Leaf Dining without a second thought.
"Miss, hold on, in order to prepare for the Battle of Winter Night, the Herders of the East Sector asked you not to disturb Royan for the next two days …"
"Who cares about that fridge?
I'm going to Roye! "
Song Shi emphasized.
"That won't do, Roye is in the restaurant as well, Roye is Royan's brother, you …"
"What won't do?!
Roye is Royan's brother but he is also my future husband!
I'm going to see my future husband, what does that have to do with those bastards? "
Song Shi interrupted Mian Yi, grabbed her coat and ran out. As she ran, she turned around and shouted at Mian Yi, who was stunned on the spot.
"Tell them this is a family matter!
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