Kadir’s pupils contracted, and she hurriedly pulled her head back.
Their lips parted, but Lin Xiu felt somewhat unsatisfied. He looked at Kadir’s flushed face and asked, “That’s all it takes?”
“You’re not tricking me, are you?”
“Who… who told you to stick your mouth over here?!” Kadir’s face was flushed. Her tone was furious, but her slightly bashful expression made her look utterly harmless.
Instead, she looked more like she was… acting spoiled.
“Weren’t you the one who kept pursing your lips and signaling me to come over?” Lin Xiu said, imitating her as he puckered his lips and leaned forward repeatedly.
“I meant for you to extend your hand and catch my blood!”
“Then why didn’t you say so earlier?” Lin Xiu reached out and wiped her lips, getting a little blood on his finger.
“Is that enough?”
“You…” Kadir wanted to say something, but when she thought of her situation, she gritted her teeth and held it back.
Immediately afterward, her gaze changed, becoming solemn and dignified!
“I, Kadir, seraph of the Divine Kingdom!”
“From this day onward, with…” At this point, she paused and looked at Lin Xiu.
This time, Lin Xiu understood what she meant and said softly, “Lin Xiu.”
Kadir nodded and continued, “From this day onward, I enter into a contract with Lin Xiu. I willingly follow the other party and will never betray him!”
“If I harbor ulterior motives, may I be God Forsaken!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xiu felt warmth spread throughout his body. When he looked at Kadir again, he inexplicably felt a trace of familiarity toward her.
After hesitating for a moment, he asked, “This isn’t the contract I was talking about, is it?”
Kadir furrowed her brows slightly and explained, “You were talking about a master-servant contract. Only slaves sign that kind of contract!”
“Even if you break my wings, let alone kill me, I still won’t submit.”
Before Lin Xiu could speak, she added, “But don’t worry. The contract I signed with you is a Guardian Contract. I will do my utmost to protect you, but if you die one day, I can regain my freedom.”
“Then aren’t you hoping I’ll die?” Lin Xiu protested, and the Brick appeared in his hand once more.
“You… wait…” Kadir now felt a headache whenever she saw the brick.
“Once the contract is established, it cannot be changed. If I fail to protect you with all my strength, God will abandon me. At that time, even my identity as an Angel will be stripped away!”
Lin Xiu stared at Kadir for Several seconds, then turned toward Second Brother.
Second Brother pushed up his glasses and said, “What she said is true.”
After hearing Second Brother’s confirmation, Lin Xiu nodded in satisfaction and said, “Untie her.”
Second Brother’s name was Xu Nuo. He was smooth and shrewd, but most importantly, he had read every book there was. Whether it concerned the Awakeners of Dragon Country, the Gods of the Divine Kingdom, the Ghouls of Sakura Country, or the drug-catalyzed mutants of Goguryeo, he knew everything recorded in books like the back of his hand!
After Xu Nuo confirmed it, Lin Xiu dared to untie the Seraph before him.
After Xu Nuo Opened the iron chains wrapped around her entire body, Kadir stood up, straightened her clothes, and once again resumed her lofty bearing as an Angel.
With a conflicted expression, she looked at Lin Xiu and asked, “Why do you insist on making me sign a contract with you?”
“Why are there so many whys?” Lin Xiu shrugged. “I want to take an Angel as an Underling. What’s wrong with that?”
“But this place no longer belongs to Dragon Country. Even if you defeat me, someone stronger than me will still come here after some time. What will you do then?”
“After some time?” Lin Xiu shook his head, dropped onto the sofa, and said, “By the time they arrive, we’ll have left Sin City.”
“Leave?” Kadir stared at him in confusion. “Aren’t all the people in Sin City criminals? Do you dare leave this place?”
“You’re right, but that isn’t precise enough.” Lin Xiu picked up a bottle of Beer and took a large gulp before speaking.
“There are many criminals in Sin City, but not everyone is one. At least I’m not.”
After saying that, he raised his wrist and checked the time.
“If nothing unexpected happens, the people coming to pick me up should soon arrive at Sin City.”
As if to confirm Lin Xiu’s words, someone pushed open the door to the Private room as soon as he finished speaking, and an Underling hurried inside.
“Boss, a convoy has driven into Sin City. They look like people from the Night Watch Division.”
Lin Xiu waved to signal the Underling not to panic, then smiled at Kadir, who looked puzzled.
“Speak of the devil, and he appears. They’re here.”
…
On Sin City’s main street, a jeep approached at a slow pace, followed by six military trucks.
Lin Xiu stood in the middle of the street with Second Brother, Third Brother, and Kadir, who had just established a contract with him. None of them intended to move aside.
When the jeep was only a dozen or so meters away from them, its headlights suddenly switched on, dazzling Lin Xiu and the others so badly that they had to shield their eyes with their hands.
The next second, the jeep stopped, and a hearty laugh reached their ears.
“Hahahaha, Nephew, long time no see!”
Lin Xiu did not even need to look. The moment he heard that booming voice, he knew who had arrived.
Wang Zhanwu, Deputy Director of Biluo City’s Night Watch Division, was Lin Xiu’s father’s right-hand man.
“Uncle, it’s been three years. Your voice is even louder than before. Looks like your strength has risen another level.” Lin Xiu lowered the hand shielding his eyes and looked at the middle-aged man walking toward him. He had a broad, sturdy build and a full beard.
“Hahahaha, you brat!” Wang Zhanwu gave Lin Xiu a heavy slap on the Shoulder.
“Uncle, go easy on me. These skinny arms and legs of mine can’t withstand a slap from a third-level martial artist.” Lin Xiu rubbed his numb shoulder and wore an aggrieved expression.
“Stop pretending, brat. I heard it from your father—you Awakened on your third day in Sin City. You’re a level 1 martial artist now, too.”
“And I heard you Awakened a very special awakened item. Hurry up and take it out for your uncle to see.”
“Ahem…” Lin Xiu coughed, then changed the subject. “Uncle, have you eaten? Do you want to get something to eat first?”
“No need.” Wang Zhanwu waved his hand and said quite seriously, “The number of Awakened animals is increasing. It has already seriously affected the safety of the city’s residents.”
“We’ve been so busy lately that our feet are practically behind our heads. Pack up. We’ll leave soon.”
“That urgent?”
“It is urgent. We have something else to take care of this time.” Wang Zhanwu’s expression was solemn.
“All right.” Lin Xiu nodded, then turned to Xu Nuo. “Second Brother, go notify the brothers in the gang. Those without criminal records should pack up and leave with me.”
“What about those with criminal records?” Xu Nuo asked.
“Those with criminal records will stay and continue running the business. From now on, A Biao will handle everything here.”
“But what will we do when the people from the Divine Kingdom come?” Xu Nuo glanced at Kadir behind Lin Xiu.
“Pay them their taxes when taxes are due. In our line of work, the most important rule is never to fight the authorities. I trust A Biao to handle things.” After saying that, Lin Xiu patted Xu Nuo on the shoulder.
“Understood, boss.”
Watching Xu Nuo’s departing back, Wang Zhanwu was utterly bewildered. It took a full half-minute before he turned to Lin Xiu and asked in surprise, “Nephew, that gang of yours hasn’t disbanded yet?!”
“No.” Lin Xiu answered as though it were self-evident. “Didn’t my father say that if I had the ability, I should form a gang in Sin City for him to see?”
“No, your father said that in anger. You actually took it seriously?” Wang Zhanwu looked speechless.
“What kind of person is my father? He’s the Director of the Night Watch Division of Biluo City, a man whose word is absolute. He can’t go back on what he said, right?”
“Then go home and tell your father that yourself…”
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