Chapter 357

Listening to Banggu's muttering.

Cha Lanzhi was completely stunned, as if turned to stone.

That guy isn't even a hero, yet he's this strong?!!

…………

That day.

When Luo En and Chu Xue arrived at Banggu's dojo.

Qi Yu took Genos to the examination center to take the Hero Certification Test.

Afterward, Genos became an S-class hero, while the bald demon king Qi Yu became a low-ranked C-class hero.

…………

At dusk.

A udon noodle shop in City Z.

"I'm hungry."

As the bald Qi Yu and Genos passed by, they spotted the udon shop; Qi Yu pointed at it and said to Genos: "Genos, want to go eat some udon?"

"Master, I'm fine with anything."

"Good, let's go."

So the two entered the noodle shop.

Not long after.

Luo En and Chu Xue, having just left the dojo, also arrived on this street.

"What are you looking at?"

Luo En asked Chu Xue, who had been staring at her phone.

Chu Xue carefully scrolled through her phone; the screen showed the Hero Association's website: "Today's Hero Certification Test has ended—I'll check if there are any talents worth recruiting into Chu Xue's team."

Hearing this news, Luo En's heart stirred slightly.

Hero Certification Test—so that bald demon king must've…

"What? A brand-new recruit who just passed the Hero Certification Test was rated S-class immediately?!"

Chu Xue's eyes widened.

"Just who is this Devil Cyborg?!"

Luo En thought: Of course.

Night had fully fallen.

Luo En and Chu Xue also passed by the udon shop.

Luo En glanced at the glowing sign of the udon shop and said to Chu Xue beside him: "Want to eat?"

Chu Xue, still staring at her phone, looked up, saw the plain storefront, and immediately refused without hesitation.

"Then I'm going."

Luo En said, shoved his hands into his coat pockets, and walked toward the noodle shop.

Chu Xue froze for a moment, hands on her hips, glaring angrily at Luo En's back: "What's so delicious about a place like that? I just don't get it."

She turned to leave—but just before shifting her gaze, she saw through the window a shining bald head inside, and… a golden-haired half-robot.

"That's…"

Chu Xue's pupils contracted; she immediately checked her phone and compared it with the photo of the newly promoted S-class hero, "Devil Cyborg."

Identical!

"Didn't expect to run into the newly promoted S-class hero here—perfect chance to greet him!"

Dressed in a green gown with a white fur-lined coat, Chu Xue's eyes sparkled with delight; she immediately stepped forward in her high heels, following Luo En into the shop.

"Two guests? Welcome."

The staff smiled warmly at Luo En and Chu Xue as they entered: "This way, please."

Luo En turned to her and asked: "Aren't you not coming?"

Chu Xue's cheeks flushed slightly:

"Shut up."

11, The Challenge Inside the Udon Shop

Inside the udon shop, there were many people.

"Two guests, what would you like?"

"Two bowls of udon."

"Understood, please wait a moment."

Chu Xue, seated across from Luo En, picked up her glass of water and glanced toward Genos's table.

"As expected—it's the newly promoted S-class hero, Devil Cyborg."

She turned her gaze to the bald man across from him, her eyes filled with confusion: "Who is the guy sitting with him? He looks completely clueless—is he a hero too?"

At that moment, Qi Yu had finished his ice water and was idly chewing on the ice cubes.

He really did look foolish, utterly out of place compared to everyone else.

Luo En drank some water and said: "Don't underestimate him—he's strong."

"Strong? That bald guy is strong?"

Luo En grunted in agreement.

Chu Xue looked utterly incredulous.

Genos sensed Chu Xue's gaze; he turned his head, frowning slightly. "That woman is Hell Chu Xue, ranked first among B-class heroes—why is she here?"

"Genos, what's wrong?"

Qi Yu asked.

Genos withdrew his gaze: "No, nothing."

Fubuki glanced at the two again, then softly asked Luo En across from her: "Hey, do you think I can get him to join Fubuki Group?"

"That's impossible. Why would an S-class hero become a B-class hero's subordinate?"

Luo En propped his chin on one hand, speaking casually.

Fubuki paused: "But you said earlier..."

"Everything requires the right approach. If you think you can convince him with just words, go ahead and try."

Fubuki fell silent for a moment, picked up her water cup, and took a sip.

"Sorry, but we two want to challenge this."

These words immediately drew the attention of all customers and staff.

Everyone's gaze settled on the bald man wearing a yellow superhero suit with a white cape.

Luo En followed Qi Yu's line of sight and looked at a sign on the wall.

【Challenge: Extra Spicy Extra Large Bucket Udon, Reward: -50,000 yen, Failure: 10,000 yen.】

"Customers, are you really going to challenge that? Let me warn you first—our extra spicy udon isn't something just anyone can handle."

The owner crossed his arms and spoke to Qi Yu and the others.

"It's fine, it's fine."

"I see... Then I'll prepare it right away."

"That seems pretty interesting—prepare one for me too."

A man's voice came from beside them.

All customers and the owner, including Qi Yu and Genos, turned to look at Luo En.

Two high school girls spotted Luo En and immediately wore dreamy expressions: "He's hot!"

"So, so hot!"

The owner came to Luo En's table and asked: "You two also want to challenge it?"

Fubuki quickly denied: "No, I don't."

Luo En said: "Just me."

The owner nodded: "Understood."

He turned and shouted toward the kitchen: "Three extra spicy extra large bucket udons!"

"Got it!"