Chapter 173

In his own mind, countless absurd images appeared, haunting him relentlessly.

A hungry tiger pouncing like a flower…

Rooster Brother's peerless dance moves…

…

Holy crap!

Luo Chenyu's face changed color.

This kind of mental attack is terrifying.

"Little Brother Luo, what are you zoning out for? Your face looks so bad—didn't you get drained dry… hahaha…"

General Situ's deep voice rang in Luo Chenyu's ear.

It roused the disheveled Luo Chenyu.

Drained dry?

Heh, what a thing to say.

One battle every night, fighting till dawn!

Luo Chenyu offered no explanation, but spoke up.

"Big Brother Zhan, got any cigarettes? Give me one!"

General Situ paused slightly, pulled out a pack, and tossed it to Luo Chenyu. "Save it—this is special issue!"

After lighting a cigarette and taking a deep drag, Luo Chenyu asked slowly: "How has Old Man Man Shen arranged for me?"

At this, General Situ's face twisted into a strange smile.

Old Man Man Shen?

I wonder what the boss will think after hearing that—he'll probably go berserk.

"You can become a full member of the Man Shen Legion, entitled to all its benefits, as well as its duties and responsibilities!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Chenyu burst out laughing.

"That's awesome!!"

Joining the Man Shen Legion is a tremendous stroke of luck.

School?

In his past life, after leaving school, and after his reincarnation, he'd never once considered going back. If he had to, it was only for the university's abundant resources.

Now, being chosen by the Man Shen Legion means leaning on a giant mountain—future troubles will surely diminish.

At least those sneaky backstabbers will think twice before risking the Man Shen Legion's furious retaliation.

The Man Shen Legion is famous for protecting its own.

"So, when do we head to Donghai City?"

"We?" General Situ shook his head. "Not 'we'—you alone must complete the Man Shen Legion's first mission!"

"What mission?"

Luo Chenyu hadn't expected to get a mission right after joining.

"It's nothing much—just enroll at Donghai Military Academy and compete for a Secret Realm slot!"

Luo Chenyu: "…"

After all that, he still had to go to school!

Seeing Luo Chenyu's expression of utter despair, General Situ laughed.

Two academic failures—both stunned at the mention of school.

"With your strength, securing a Secret Realm slot will be easy. Besides, this Secret Realm is also a rare opportunity for you. If you win first place, you can even make one demand of the state!"

"What!!"

Luo Chenyu was stunned—could such a thing exist?

Then he fell silent.

To make a demand of the state, this Secret Realm must be far from ordinary—possibly extremely dangerous.

But it was too late to turn back.

He began to look forward to it.

For the sake of the demand… cough, for the glory of the nation, he could not refuse!

"So, I still have to go through the school's procedures to enter Donghai Academy?"

"Exactly!"

General Situ smiled faintly, producing a strange token in his hand. "Also, Old Man Man Shen said to give this to you—it will be your title henceforth."

Chenyu Solemnly took it and looked.

The token bore an engraving of a roaring giant bear.

Above the bear, the character "Man" deeply captured Luo Chenyu's gaze.

"Man… Bear!!"

"Correct—it's Man Bear!"

General Situ nodded, wearing a "auntie"-like grin. "You're the first person ever to earn a 'title' upon joining the Man Shen Legion!"

"Well, I guess I'm honored then!"

Luo Chenyu didn't understand the deeper meaning of "title," but smiled anyway.

"Big Brother, do I need to go to Donghai City to exchange for Exchange Items?"

"No!" General Situ pointed at the Man Bear token. "The Man Shen Legion token is an extraordinary mana artifact. A great space mage even joined the research team. Focus your attention on the token, and you'll summon a virtual interface—listing Man Shen Legion missions, an Exchange Items section, and even… within a certain range, you can have Exchange Items teleported directly to your hand via the token."

"Of course… if you're in danger, you can request help from nearby Man Shen Legion members."

"Sssss!"

Luo Chenyu sucked in a sharp breath—what a broken-ass ability.

It's practically a boosted version of a "mobile phone"!

"Alright, go home and study it at your leisure." General Situ extended his hand. "Hand over your Probationary Legion member token, brother—I can still recruit another probationary member!"

When you've got watermelon, why bother with sesame seeds?

Luo Chenyu promptly returned the original token.

"Thanks, big brother—I'll treat you to drinks soon!"

"Hahahaha… that's all I need to hear!"

"Situ bastard, what's so funny?"

As General Situ laughed heartily, Li Yunxi stepped out from the dark forest. Seeing the two men smoking and chatting merrily, she frowned: "Don't you dare corrupt my little Yu!"

"I didn't do anything!"

General Situ's laughter died instantly. He changed the subject: "Did you get it done?"

"When I'm on the job, it's done!"

"Brother Xiaoyu, didn't expect you to finish so fast too!"

It was meant as a kind remark, but the speaker meant nothing by it—the listener took it differently. Luo Chenyu internally grumbled: You're fast? Your whole family's fast!!

Yet then he thought again…

He and Li Yunxi were practically family.

"Auntie, you're not rushing back to Donghai City again, are you?"

"Uh… I…" Li Yunxi opened her mouth, but General Situ cut her off.

"The Boss ordered us back—Donghai… the Beast Tide is coming!"

His expression turned Solemn.

Luo Chenyu's heart tightened.

The Donghai Beast Tide… he knew: endless oceanic beasts attacking Donghai City!

Each time, it inflicted immeasurable damage on Donghai City.

Didn't expect…

It's coming already!

………………

Half an hour later.

Luo Chenyu returned to the Longshan City wall. His face was pale, his whole body trembling.

At this moment.