This thing... had a king?
What the hell, could there even be underground competitions?
That's criminal, too criminal.
"Big addiction, sigh, I understand. Back in my day at your age, I was like 'the sword's edge comes from grinding, plum blossoms' fragrance from bitter cold.' I killed gods when gods blocked me, killed Buddhas when Buddhas blocked me. Back then, the sisters in Xiling would really go weak just seeing me..."
Song Luping's thinking seemed to jump quite quickly, and now he began reminiscing about his glorious past.
Lin Li blinked. This guy looked only in his twenties—was he already reminiscing about "back in my day"? His prime seemed rather brief.
Made sense though, since he was already using miracle oil now.
But in the current situation, Lin Li couldn't interrupt and could only listen to his reminiscing, even needing to play along:
"How so? Then what? Yes! Hey! Look at that..."
Lin Li's straight-man act really pleased Song Luping—Kou Kou had felt the same way during class today.
Finally, he finished his story. After stuffing a skewer of cauliflower in his mouth, he proactively brought the topic back to the direction Lin Li hoped for:
"As for the other chicken farms in Xiling you're looking for—you really asked the right person about this."
"Although both I and the friend who told you about Light Earl are outsiders, I'm definitely more familiar with this place than most locals. Among Xiling's chicken farms, I can be called an encyclopedia. 90% of my monthly salary goes to this." Song Luping said extremely proudly.
This wasn't really something to be proud of, right?
But Song Luping indeed didn't disappoint Lin Li's expectations. Hearing this answer, Lin Li's fist under the table gently swung once.
He finally saw the dawn of mission completion.
"What are your requirements for chicken farms? Just say it. As long as Xiling has places that meet your needs, I can tell you. Honestly, Light Earl definitely couldn't be considered particularly good in Xiling—mediocre quality, high prices. It's just that they had one chicken with very high emotional intelligence who could bring me feelings other places couldn't, so I'd occasionally go there a few times."
Song Luping waved his hand with the air of an expert.
"Thank you, Brother Ping. My requirements might be a bit picky—please bear with me. I don't accept delivery. You should understand—I definitely can't bring them home, that would be too much. I don't really want to open hotel rooms either. Setting aside the extra hundred or two hundred cost, mainly the identity information aspect makes me feel like problems could easily arise… My personal preference is still for on-site service venues like Light Earl. I hope my money can all be spent on the cutting edge. Even paying some premium is fine. Also, when encountering goods that don't match the description, I can immediately appeal to the madam for exchanges..."
Speaking very logically with many reasons, these reasons were naturally all Lin Li drawing targets after shooting arrows. The core purpose was to go to pleasure demon lairs that the Demon Suppression Bureau could arrest collectively.
Lin Li slowly stated his conditions while ensuring Song Luping's expression didn't turn ugly.
If he noticed Song Luping's expression worsen or show difficulty, Lin Li would immediately shut up.
However, something Lin Li found somewhat strange was that by the time he felt he had no more conditions to add, not only was Song Luping's expression not troubled, he even seemed somewhat delighted?
What are you happy about?
This instead made Lin Li somewhat unable to understand, feeling slightly uneasy.
"You have great aspirations," Song Luping slowly began after Lin Li finished, "You have many conditions and your own unique choices..."
"Brother Ping, are my conditions too many? I can relax them..." Lin Li immediately changed his tune upon hearing this.
"No no no no—" Song Luping quickly waved his hands upon hearing this. He was filled with relief and said somewhat emotionally, "There are successors, there are successors! Bai Bufan, are your conditions many? Not many, even too few!"
Lin Li: "?"
"Originally I thought you were just a young kid getting carried away. Now I see you're an ambitious, high-level leech with pursuits. Bufan, do you know how long I've been searching for my kind in this world? So long I'd already given up. And now, I've finally found you." Song Luping was very moved.
Lin Li: "??"
"I know that without me, you'll become the true Xiling Prostitution King in the future through your own efforts. But now, I'll lend you a hand on this path, letting you reach this height faster! Don't worry, I want nothing in return—it's just that our souls resonate, and coincidentally my body is much worse than before. I can no longer handle many people's business, but you can."
Lin Li: "???"
Lin Li looked at Song Luping with a face full of question marks as he rambled nonsense.
[The world is complex, opportunities and crises coexist. While seeking pleasure demon cultivators, you've encountered a hidden expert. Unfortunately, the expert has been devoured and charmed by pleasure demons, completely fallen into evil ways.
The expert is delighted to see talent and intends to pass on his lifetime's learning to you.
Using filthy power for slaying demons—his heart remains that of a gentleman; fallen into evil ways doesn't mean no chance of turning back.
Eliminate the demon together, or persuade him to turn back?]
[Mission Triggered!]
[Mission Five: Make Song Luping turn back to shore, or send him to the Demon Suppression Bureau.]
[Rewards: Random Ability *1; System Currency *50]
Why was the system interfering again?
After briefly reading the mission description, Lin Li blinked.
Question: Was it easier to persuade an old leech to abstain and become Buddha, or send him in?
Lin Li already had his answer.
This system was truly beastly, actually teaching him to backstab and betray his teacher.
You've really harmed me.
Lin Li's heart firmly resisted doing such things, but if the system forced him, there was nothing he could do.
However, before betraying his teacher, he should at least learn all the skills from his master first. Setting this mission aside for now, Lin Li immediately asked Song Luping:
"Brother Ping, I don't quite understand what you mean by all that."
"Although you have many requirements, there are definitely places in Xiling Town that can meet your needs. From what I remember, there should be three or four establishments." Song Luping said.
Lin Li raised an eyebrow. The quantity was enough.
"Bro, can you tell me?" Lin Li seriously perked up his ears, preparing to listen. If it wouldn't be so obvious right now, he really wanted to immediately turn on his phone's recorder.
"Even if I tell you now, I can only give you a general idea. I can't completely remember specific addresses, contact methods, and code words. They're all recorded in notebooks or on my phone. After I get home, I'll compile all the chicken farm information I've mastered in my lifetime, including those that don't meet your conditions. I'll list all their pros and cons and send you a comprehensive table. That way you can completely make choices based on your own situation. After all, there are information discrepancies in verbal communication. Rather than me helping you screen, it's better for you to do the screening yourself. That will definitely give you a better experience."
Lin Li's eyes widened. The current development seemed to deviate slightly from his original expectations.
A comprehensive table? Had this guy worked himself stupid? Still making tables after work?
"...Why?" There's no free lunch in the world. Lin Li couldn't help asking.
Sure enough, the catch quickly came from Song Luping's mouth:
"Listen to me, Bufan. I need you to promise me a few requests." Song Luping waved his hand, then said.
Lin Li gripped his phone, wondering if his balance was enough.
Seeming to understand Lin Li's meaning, Song Luping waved his hand, "I told you, I want nothing. I don't want money. Am I someone who cares about money?"
Lin Li looked at the barbecue on the table, then at the Maotai bottle on the wall behind him.
He nodded, vigorously.
Song Luping: "..."
"Ahem, one thing at a time. In this matter, I really don't want your money. Today is just because my salary won't come for a few days, and I'm really strapped for cash."
"Little Fan, I just need you to promise to follow a few not-difficult principles in your future behavior."
"Brother Ping, please say it first." Lin Li asked carefully.
"Good, Bai Bufan, listen carefully to everything that follows!
First, you must wear protection when eating chicken, pay attention to your safety and health."
Second, you cannot force your way through red lights, cannot go through back doors."
Third, don't fight battles you're not sure of winning, don't consume beyond your means, don't go into debt! Use only untraceable cash for transactions!"
Fourth, absolutely never order girls under eighteen—this is a dead order!"
Fifth, you must have bathed once within two days before going, washed your hair once within three days."
Sixth..."
Song Luping seriously told Lin Li rule after rule.
And Lin Li at this moment—
"?"
What are you babbling about?
In this world, abstract heroes are truly like crossing carps.
He was still too weak, without power.
(End of Chapter)