The Devil’s Cage

Chapter 1670 Housework

Bain did not come back before dawn and the restaurant closed.

It was only in the afternoon of the next day that Bain and Whiterick came to the restaurant at the same time.

Although he had received good treatment, the bruises on Bain's face had not completely disappeared, especially the bruises on the corners of his mouth and eye sockets, which were extremely obvious.

No matter how serious you look, you won't be able to look serious no matter what.

At least Amy couldn't help laughing when she saw it.

"You won't have a boyfriend like this!"

Bain looked at Amy and said seriously.

"What right does a single person have to criticize others?"

Amy curled her lips dismissively.

Suddenly, Bain trembled as if he had been hit hard.

Facts are always irrefutable.

It’s not like he wants to be single?

Isn’t it that the girl he likes doesn’t like him, and the girl who likes him doesn’t like him?

"I am single for freedom!"

"Right, Teddy?"

Bain turned to look at the silent Teddy, hoping that there would be a strong helper in his camp.

"I have a girlfriend."

After Teddy hesitated for a moment, he spoke truthfully.

"What?!"

Not only Bain, but also Amy, Whiterick and Kieran standing at the bar looked at Teddy in surprise.

No one could imagine that a man like Teddy, who was busy with cases all day long and made the police station his home, would have a girlfriend.

"Is it weird?"

"Can't police officers have girlfriends?"

The weird looks from everyone made Teddy yell in displeasure.

Especially Bain's look made Teddy want to punch him.

"Put away the turmoil in your heart!"

"It's not filled with water or inflated!"

"I never go to nightclubs, and I don't have a VIP card!"

After Teddy said to Bain, he strode towards Whiterick. He did not speak immediately, but looked at Kieran. When Qinran made a gesture of invitation, he then faced Whiterick. Said: "Mr. Whiterick, are there any requirements to join the Shepherds?"

Facing Teddy's question, Whiterick smiled.

"For others, it might be difficult."

"But for you, no."

Whiterick said.

“Can I keep my job as a police officer?”

Teddy continued to ask.

"It's not a conflict."

“In fact, more than a third of graziers are not working full-time.”

"Except for the heads of each district, most of us are busy with our own business and will step forward when needed."

Whiterick explained.

"Can I become a herder now?"

Teddy asked happily.

"Of course not."

"You're just joining us now."

"However, it is not considered a herder. It can only be the lowest level of 'Villitus'. You need to have an experienced person to guide you for at least 10-15 weeks."

"Then you need to pass an exam before you can be considered a real herder."

"If you don't mind, I hope to be your guide and teach you about the mysterious side."

Whiterick said and looked at Teddy expectantly.

Teddy's credentials are unquestionable.

At least he's at the level of 'Ectis'.

After a little training, you can grow into a master in your own right.

Of course, even so, Teddy didn't need Whiterick to teach him.

But after learning from Bain's mistakes, Whiterick was really worried. He had already lost Li Jiajia. If he lost another Teddy, Whiterick would be heartbroken.

When he thought of this, Whiterick couldn't help but glare at Bain.

Bain, who was huddled in the corner and doubting his life, suddenly trembled and his whole body became cold.

What's wrong?

Do I have a cold?

Alas, if you have a cold, just catch a cold.

Even if I catch a cold, no one will take care of me.

Even Teddy has a girlfriend, but I don't.

Life is so boring...

Bain thought as he retracted into the corner.

This look made Whiterick's blood pressure rise. He really wanted to slap Bain again.

What’s wrong with being single?

I have been single for 55 years, have I told anyone?

Whiterick snorted coldly in his heart and withdrew his gaze.

He wasn't going to look at Bane anymore.

It's really infuriating.

"Really?"

"That's great!"

Teddy breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really worried that Whiterick would say something like, let Bain be your guide.

He sincerely wanted to become a herder, but that didn't mean he would want Bain to be his guide.

Although there is a proverb in the East that "it is up to the individual to lead a master to practice", Teddy knows how important a reliable master is.

And Bane?

The words "complete" and "reliable" don't go together.

Not only is he lazy to eat, but he is also greedy for money, loves to take advantage of others, and is nagging.

Such people become direct guides, and Teddy feels that life is gloomy just thinking about it.

Fortunately not.

"Teacher, I'll wait for you at the door."

Teddy said and walked to the door of the restaurant.

He knew that Whiterick and Kieran had something important to discuss.

Whiterick looked at Teddy with satisfaction in his eyes.

Teacher has a special meaning among herders.

However, he did not correct Teddy's title

Maybe he really needs an heir?

Whiterick, who was in a good mood, turned around.

"The ranchers are in desperate need of new blood."

Whiterick sighed like this, but Qin Ran didn't respond. He knew very well why Whiterick sighed like this.

The other party wanted him to join the herders.

However, Qin Ran never thought about this matter.

His relationship with the other party has always been simple: cooperation.

He has no intention of changing this relationship.

After all, the herder is not the old man in front of him who has the final say, he is just a person in charge of the East District of Ai City.

In the East District of Ai City, there are 11 responsible persons like the other party, not to mention the entire Ai City, or the entire state!

There is no doubt that the Grazers are a huge force!

Among such powerful forces, even if they claim to be very free, how much real freedom is there?

You can guess it with a little thought.

Very limited!

Kieran didn't want to be exhausted just because of one order after another.

He prefers to seize the initiative.

Seeing Kieran who didn't answer, Whiterick sighed helplessly and took out a cloth bag from his pocket.

"This is our compensation."

Whiterick said.

He really hoped that Kieran could join the Herders, but he would not force him because he knew the other person's character very well.

If we really force it, I'm afraid we won't even have the friendly relationship we have now.

"Um."

Kieran nodded and took the bag.

Silver crossing coins, 10 pieces.

Pour it out and put it into the bag of money that was given free of charge before.

At this moment, Kieran had a total of 20 silver coins, but he did not plan to use them like this. He hoped to save them and exchange them for gold coins before using them.

Whiterick waited for Qinran to finish all this before continuing to speak.

"This time the 'Winter Night War' has changed a lot, and all parties have responded."

"The four major districts in Ai City are discussing whether to form a team."

"It should be a similar situation in other areas."

"besides……"

Speaking of this, Whiterick lowered his voice and said in a voice that only he and Qin Ran could hear: "It is said that the winner this time will receive 100 gold coins, which is five times more than the previous ones." In addition to the money, you can also get a fragment of the 'Philosopher's Stone'!"

Fragments of the Philosopher's Stone? !

Kieran narrowed his eyes.

He did not wipe the [Philosopher's Stone (Fragment)] in his arms, but vigilance and suspicion surged in his heart.

As soon as a piece of [Philosopher's Stone (Fragment)] appeared in the North District of Ai City, the reward items of the 'Winter Night War' became Philosopher's Stone fragments.

Such a coincidence?

"What else? Be more specific."

Kieran asked calmly.

"In addition to the Philosopher's Stone fragments that can be obtained by winning in the end, it is rumored that there will be various rewards in this 'Winter Night War'."

"It is not distributed after the 'Winter Night War' is over, but placed during the 'Winter Night War'!"

Whiterick continued.

"Place it in the 'Winter Night War'?"

Qin Ran's heart suddenly surged with speculation.

Post-war settlement and obtaining in battle are two completely different concepts.

The simplest thing is that if you get a good item in the battle, many people or weird people will most likely give up on this "Winter Night War" and continue until the "Winter Night War" is over.

Seven days is really nothing to people like them.

Of course, it is also very likely that they will be attacked by a group.

It is a crime for an ordinary man to carry a jade without any guilt!

"This 'Winter Night War' is much more interesting than imagined."

Qin Ran said this.

"That's not what worries me the most."

"What worries me most is that this 'Winter Night War' did not choose a place in the past, but a brand new place."

"That is to say, no one knows where it will be."

"Previous experience is completely useless. Even if we want to help you, we can't."

Whiterick couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"You don't know."

"Anyone else, or weirdo, might know?"

Qin Ran asked.

"impossible!"

"The adult who presided over the 'Winter Night War' knows everything, but he will never reveal it."

“His justice and fairness are known throughout the world.”

Whiterick said with certainty.

Kieran didn't say much.

Without personal experience, he would never make any inferences and would only maintain due vigilance.

"Then, when do we set off?"

"Is it far from Ai City?"

Qin Ran asked.

"That's probably the only good news."

"It's not far from Ai City, about three hours' drive."

"So, let's just leave one day early."

"Luo Yan, please adjust your condition in the past two days, and we will ensure that you will not be disturbed in any way."

Whiterick promised.

"good."

Kieran nodded.

Afterwards, after a brief conversation between the two, Whiterick stood up and left.

The old herder walked to the corner, picked up Bain and walked out. Teddy, who had been waiting for a long time, said hello to Kieran and followed him.

After the herders left, the kitchen curtain opened and Mimosa came out.

"elder brother."

Mimosa stretched out her hand, tugged on Kieran's sleeve, and pointed in the direction of the kitchen.

Qin Ran immediately gave the elite 'evil dog' a knowing look and walked into the kitchen.

"dangerous!"

"That voice told me that this 'Winter Night War' is very dangerous!"

As soon as Qin Ran walked into the kitchen, Li Jiajia, who was wearing an apron, said quickly.

"What's specific?"

Qin Ran asked.

"Blood, death."

"Fire, destruction."

"The voice kept telling me this, but when I wanted to ask for details, the voice became silent."

Li Jiajia answered truthfully.

Of course she didn't want anything to happen to Qin Ran.

It's not that she cares about Qin Ran that much, just because Qin Ran is her master's brother.

If something unexpected happened to Qin Ran, her master would definitely be sad.

When people are sad, they tend to lose all hope.

Once she really loses all hope, her fledgling career as a chef will be completely ruined!

"Did you ask that voice where it was safe?"

Qin Ran asked after pondering for a moment.

"Asked!"

"It's safest to stay away from the 'Winter Night War'!"

"The further away the better!"

Li Jiajia nodded immediately.

"is that so?"

Qin Ran whispered to himself.

"Are you ready to give up the 'Winter Night War'?"

Li Jiajia looked at Qin Ran expectantly.

"No!"

"I'm looking forward to it even more!"

Kieran said with a smile, looking at Mimosa. Mimosa, who also had a smile on his lips, obviously guessed what Kieran was thinking and was not surprised at all.

Instead, his eyes were supportive.

In other words, as long as it was something Kieran wanted to do, Mimosa would support it.

Although that would be dangerous.

But what is not dangerous?

People who are afraid of danger will not survive long in a huge city.

Only by being fearless can you have a chance of survival!

If you flinch once, you will do it a second time, and a third time. When there is no way back, you will find that you have already entered a desperate situation.

That's what the previous mimosa was.

The only good thing was that Mimosa met Kieran.

Mimosa herself knew very well that it was Kieran's intervention that allowed her to continue to live.

otherwise……

The wronged souls in the huge city cannot even howl.

Therefore, even though Mimosa was still timid, she chose to face it.

Not wanting to fall into a desperate situation again is Mimosa's truest thought.

certainly!

It was also because Qin Ran standing next to him was a person who made Mimosa feel completely at ease and gave him constant encouragement.

"Master, you must persuade your brother, he..."

"Go ahead."

"I'll wait here for your return."

Mimosa smiled and waved her hand to interrupt Li Jiajia's words. She turned her head and looked directly at Qin Ran with her beautiful eyes, making a solemn promise.

Kieran raised his hand and touched Mimosa's forehead.

"rest assured."

"I'll be fully prepared."

With that said, Kieran walked out of the kitchen.

When the kitchen curtain was lowered, Mimosa turned around with a slight blush, thinking while preparing today's food.

"Seven days, I don't know what the environment is like there, and whether the food will spoil easily."

"Beef Jerky should be able to handle most situations."

“Dehydrated vegetables will work too.”

"But it's not fresh enough."

"Canned food has no nutrition."

"What should be done?"

Li Jiajia stood aside and looked at the mimosa who was thinking and preparing today's food, her eyes couldn't help but shine.

Because, even in a trance state, her teacher did not make any mistakes.

The sword skills still dazzled her.

The seasoning still makes her salivate.

Even the little flower appeared again.

However, Li Jiajia has long been used to it.

She didn't encounter anything strange here.

Not to mention the little white flower, even if she turns into a piranha, her expression will not change.

Li Jiajia watched every step of cooking the mimosa with wide eyes.

But deep in the South District villa area, Song Shi couldn't help but throw the plate.

"It tastes bad!"

"It tastes terrible!"

"Is this water for washing the pot?"

"No dogs will eat it!"

Songshi roared angrily, and then, without thinking, he prepared to change clothes and go to the 'Ye's Restaurant'.

"Miss, wait a minute, in order to prepare for the 'Winter Night War', the herders in the East District have previously stated that they ask you not to disturb Luo Yan in the past two days..."

"Who's going to take care of that refrigerator?"

"I'm here to find Luo Ye!"

Song Shi emphasized.

"That's not possible. Luo Ye is also in the restaurant. What's more, Luo Ye is Luo Yan's younger brother. You are like this..."

"What's wrong?!"

"Luo Ye is Luo Yan's younger brother, but Luo Ye is still my future husband-in-law!"

"I'm going to see my future husband-in-law. What does it have to do with those guys?"

Song Shi interrupted Wu Yi's words, picked up his coat and ran outside. As he ran, Song Shi turned around and shouted to Wu Yi who was stunned.

"Tell them it's a family matter!"

"Tell them to mind their own business!"

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