Chapter 1458: Little Brocade Dragon and the Guardian Phoenix 11

Chang Li wanted to spend more time with Jin Chen. Before, he was alone as a demon; even if he was busy, it didn't matter, at most he'd have to move to a new place every few decades to survive.

But as he spent more time with Jin Chen, Chang Li actually felt that time was a bit insufficient.

Thus Phoenix Feather Workshop decided to hire more staff to handle daily trivialities that didn't require Chang Li's oversight.

Outside the interview office, three men with resumes arrived.

Jin Chen was watching the monitors in the break room, then scooped out a spoonful of ice cream to eat.

Awesome! Out of the three, only one is a real human!

The other two demons are the protagonist's uke, He Yi, and a peacock demon.

Jin Chen muttered, "Peacocks really are flashy-looking."

Que Ling is currently flustered.

He's just here to find a job, after all—human society isn't like the deep mountains; even eating costs money!

But who can tell him why the designer big boss looks so… scary to demons!

Not even the old peacock that has cultivated for nearly three hundred years in the mountains is this frightening to demons! Que Ling dare not imagine how many years of cultivation this boss in front of him has!

Que Ling is very nervous, and his demonic energy starts to sputter out uncontrollably.

Chang Li: "……"

He lifted his eyes to glance at the peacock demon, then silently shook his head.

One's mental fortitude still needs cultivation.

As the only demon among the three interviewees present, he turned out to be the most nervous.

With his inner elixir, He Yi completely hid his demon identity, and he was also the best-performing interviewee; after Ning Ze's intensive tutoring, He Yi answered all jewelry-industry-related questions thoroughly.

After the group interview ended, Chang Li didn't immediately make a decision, merely saying: "All three have a fifteen-day probation period, wages paid as usual, and after fifteen days we'll evaluate and decide whether to keep them."

The sole human in the room, a youth in a jacket, was very excited; he didn't dare tell Chang Li to his face that he was a fan, but he had already secretly resolved to perform better.

Meanwhile, Que Ling developed a subtle hostility toward He Yi.

This hostility didn't come from He Yi being a interview rival itself, but rather from a feeling toward He Yi as a person… or perhaps toward something else.

Que Ling's overly keen perception is an innate talent; he still trusts his judgment, and this guy named He Yi, even if he isn't a demon, is certainly not a good person.

In the break room, Jin Chen, who had taken in everything with his gaze, finished the last bite of ice cream, then tossed the remaining few sticks into his storage space.

He wiped his hands, and suddenly an idea came to mind.

Using someone else's knife to kill is a good way to conceal oneself—who let his phoenix not allow him to reveal his identity?

But how to develop this peacock demon into an ally…

Jin Chen rubbed his fingertips, lost in thought as he stared.

A bad idea was quietly born.

——

During afternoon tea, the front desk also ordered milk tea for the three probationary employees, then placed the largest cup on Chang Li's desk.

Jin Chen whooshed open the break room's Main Gate, took the milk tea from Chang Li's hand, and ignored the other gazes landing on him.

Instead, he glanced more at Que Ling.

Que Ling's heart went "Mommy!" as he silently suppressed his pounding little heart.

For the peacock clan, naturally inclined to lookism, this handsome guy was practically right on his aesthetic sweet spot, even doing a cha-cha step on it!

Jin Chen was startled by Que Ling's overly fervent gaze.

Something about the situation is off.

How could this future ally be so enthusiastic? Could he also be from Demon Mountain?

He Yi waved at Jin Chen with a smile and said, "Hey, are you also the boss's assistant?"

Yo, testing the waters.

Jin Chen bluntly said: "No."

"Then you…" "None of your business."

He Yi: "……"

How rude!

Not that he didn't sense Jin Chen's aloofness, even outright rejection; He Yi felt a bit uneasy, starting to wonder if his disguise somewhere was flawed.

Jin Chen slurped his milk tea, then whispered in Chang Li's ear: "He also smells foul, just the stench of a bird demon."

Chang Li pushed Jin Chen's face, somewhat puzzled: "He has no demonic aura."

Even less than Ning Ze's—how could he be a bird demon?

Jin Chen rubbed his chin, puzzled.

Yeah, why is that?

He Yi actually could conceal his demonic energy so perfectly it was almost nonexistent.

But no odor can escape his sense of smell!

Jin Chen was still wondering when Que Ling swooped over, wanting to exchange contact info.

"Hey, no matter what position, as long as we're in the same office we'll be coworkers—let's add each other as friends!"

Oh, it came easily without effort.

Jin Chen felt this peacock demon's brain was very sharp.

So he added the friend on his new phone for future contact.

Jin Chen, secretly pondering his bad idea, didn't notice that his own phoenix beside him suddenly took on a strange expression.

Chang Li stared at Jin Chen and Que Ling as they huddled together scanning the code for a few seconds, his eyes slightly dim.

He was a bit unhappy.

Everyone outside says peacocks are the animals most like phoenixes; even when they turn into monsters, their appearance is also top-notch gorgeous.

How can his dragon, right in front of him, befriend another bird monster?

A sour feeling welled up in his heart.

But...

Cannot stop Jin Chen from having his own good friends.

Chang Li was just feeling stifled inside, but didn't show it.

——

At lunchtime, aside from the staff who ordered takeout, several offices were much emptier than in the morning.

Chang Li had a small engagement, needing to go to lunch half an hour early, and also told Jin Chen to be sure to go to the downstairs cafeteria.

Jin Chen readily agreed, then promptly lay down on the sofa for a big sleep, and to this day still hasn't gotten up from his monster business.

He Yi quietly appeared outside the lounge, lightly pressing his palm against the lower abdomen dantian, preparing to take out the monster core to probe Jin Chen's true form.

What are you doing!

Que Ling's voice sounded from behind, full of shock and resentment.

Just as the monster core was being taken out, He Yi gritted his teeth, "Get out."

"Pah, I knew you weren't human; my eighth sense was right!" Que Ling felt the aura of a demon monster, feeling a bit scared.

After all, he's a homegrown, legit good monster!

"You can't hurt humans! Our monsters' reputation is ruined by you demon monsters!"

Que Ling felt a little fear, but still mustered courage.

He ended up peeking through the door crack, "Damn, you still want to hurt Jin Chen?"

He had thought it was some staff member!

"If you don't get lost, I'll kill you too." He Yi's tone suddenly turned cold, his edge like a blade.

"Not bro, I think you can't beat Jin Chen." Que Ling pondered, "Don't you think Jin Chen is as formidable as the boss, both powerful great monsters?"

Hearing that, He Yi actually took back the monster core, after all the goal was to find Jin Chen's identity, and now isn't the time to act.

"Can you guess Jin Chen's true form?" He Yi asked, his aura unquestionable.

"I don't know." Que Ling honestly shook his head, "But I can feel he's very powerful..."

Before his words faded, Que Ling was suddenly hit by a blast of monster power, its contained force far greater than what he had felt from He Yi.

How is this person still pretending to be a pig to eat the peacock!

Que Ling was greatly startled, about to dash inside to seek help from that big shot inside; his handsome face, with a hint of fear, looked even more attractive.

So noisy.

Jin Chen's impatient voice came with the door opening, his crimson eyes coldly sweeping over the suddenly panicked He Yi; a strike infused with internal elixir power was easily dispelled.

How could it be so easy!

He Yi's heart was both shocked and fearful; such power, Jin Chen actually rivals the divine beast might of Chang Li!

Could it be that Jin Chen really is also a divine beast...

He Yi unwillingly believed from the bottom of his heart that this wasn't good news.

"You, get out."

Jin Chen slightly lifted his chin at He Yi, indeed very mysterious and stylish!

If one ignores the two Mei Yangyang balloons he's pinching in his hand behind his back...

Que Ling felt embarrassed, not really understanding what fun this is.

"I... I didn't do anything." He Yi only felt relieved he had just taken back the monster core, looking innocent, "Did you maybe see wrong?"

Jin Chen sneered, backhand popping those two balloons.

The helium mixed with stink agent filled again; Que Ling only felt a bit smelly, and in a blink saw Jin Chen covering his nose retreating to the lounge, bang shutting the main gate.

Looking at He Yi again, he was actually smoked to the point of rolling his eyes!

So the nemesis is this!

"How absurd." Que Ling muttered silently.

He Yi staggered, unsteady on his feet, almost collapsing on the spot, his face turning green with anger.

He still needs to keep pretending here; revealing his true colors now wouldn't be good, after all his target is still the phoenix Chang Li.

Thinking of this, He Yi gritted his teeth and forced himself to leave.