Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Bloodthirsty Killer Goes Online
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"Borrow them to you?" Lu Jun froze for a moment but quickly caught on. "Jiang Kai, are you planning to participate in the Guild Challenge?"
Jiang Kai nodded lightly, his eyes flashing with a cold glint.
He hadn't lost his temper at the bus stop earlier, but that didn't mean he was going to let it slide.
Before, he might have considered skipping the Guild Challenge, but now, he had changed his mind.
Jiang Ying looked at her brother curiously. "Brother, are you talking about the Guild Challenge in Destiny Calling?"
The icy glint in Jiang Kai's eyes vanished as he turned to his sister, smiling. "Yeah."
"Oh, that's fine then. The Guild Challenge has a protection mechanism, right? Brother Lu Jun, from the way you're talking, it seems like you don't want him to participate. Why not?"
Jiang Ying clearly didn't know that the rules of this year's Guild Challenge were about to change.
Jiang Kai glanced at Lu Jun.
Lu Jun found himself in a difficult spot. He knew Jiang Kai didn't want to worry his sister, but his decision carried significant risks.
"Well… uh… it's not that. It's just…"
"Since it's not dangerous, why don't you lend Zhuzi and Nuannuan to my brother?"
Jiang Ying, being Jiang Kai's sister, didn't hesitate. She supported anything her brother wanted without question.
Lu Jun rubbed his forehead. Lending them wasn't impossible. Zhuzi and Nuannuan were still undergoing potential evaluations under Li Biao's recommendation. Technically, they weren't officially enlisted in the military yet.
But lending them out would mean openly supporting Jiang Kai in the competition...
Jiang Kai said calmly, "Brother Lu Jun, some people think being superior gives them the right to trample on others. Some choose to endure, but endurance only emboldens them further."
"I, Jiang Kai, refuse to compromise. Not only that—I'll make them pay."
"Other issues, I'll handle myself. But with Zhuzi and Nuannuan, I hope you'll lend them to me."
"I promise their evaluation results won't disappoint you. It'll be beneficial for both them and the military."
Lu Jun sighed. "Don't push me, Jiang Kai. I'll need to ask for approval first."
"Alright, I'll wait for your response."
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After Dinner
After the meal, Lu Jun and Xiao Hei needed to return to the military. Jiang Fang also had to head home. The group said their goodbyes outside the restaurant.
"Jiang Kai, I'm heading off first. I'll keep an eye on the Huang family's movements to make sure today's incident doesn't happen again," Jiang Fang said seriously.
"Thanks!" Jiang Kai nodded firmly.
As everyone dispersed, Jiang Kai took Jiang Ying home.
"Does it still hurt?" Jiang Kai asked, concerned, as he looked at the wound on his sister's forehead.
"It's nothing. I'm not that fragile," Jiang Ying replied nonchalantly. Then she asked directly, "Brother, are you planning to get revenge on Huang Da?"
Jiang Kai was startled. 'Not bad, she's a real scholar.'
He had done his best to hide his emotions and omit key details, yet she still pieced it together.
"Uh… He targeted you. How could I let that slide? Besides, he's also participating in the Guild Challenge. It's a good opportunity."
"Brother, you're absolutely right. Some people don't know when to stop. I support you!" Jiang Ying said indignantly, her eyes blazing. "No matter what you decide, I'll back you."
After a moment, she added, "Unless you go against big brother's wishes."
Jiang Kai felt a wave of emotion. From the moment he decided to enter Ghost Star, his big brother and sister had supported him unconditionally.
But their unconditional support came with one condition—big brother's word came first. Jiang Kai still had to settle for second place.
Not that it bothered him. Big brother deserved the top spot.
Jiang Ying continued, "But I'm sure big brother would support you too. No matter what we've faced, our family has always stuck together."
Jiang Kai slung an arm around Jiang Ying like a buddy,"Remember, if something happens and I'm not around, go to Jiang Fang, Black God, or Brother Lu Jun. If all else fails, join the military."
"Brother, the military values you so much. They wouldn't dare target me openly. As long as I'm careful, I'll be fine. I plan to stay at big brother's place more often and keep in touch with Jiang Fang. With him giving me updates, I'll be safe."
Jiang Kai felt a pang of guilt for the burdens his sister had to bear. He resolved to end this ordeal as soon as possible.
When they got home, Jiang Kai asked for Jiang Ying's account number and transferred a sum of credits.
"Three billion?" Jiang Ying stared at him in shock. "Brother, did you rob a bank?"
"What nonsense! I earned it." Jiang Kai shot her a look. "Don't spend it unless necessary. I'm saving up to buy a house in the inner city. I've got my eye on a villa near Tranquility Lake—it's got a top-notch security system and a beautiful environment."
"Tranquility Lake Villas…" Jiang Ying murmured, still in shock. "Those villas cost at least ten billion!"
"One step at a time. For now, this place is safe. If you move in with big brother, it'll be even safer. No rush to buy."
"Brother, how many days are you stuck in the queue?"
"When I logged out, I pulled a queue number. There are still 17 days left."
"Great! You can spend more time with me and big brother."
Jiang Kai smiled. He wanted that too.
———
Later
After returning to the military, Lu Jun reported Jiang Kai's request to General Wei Ying.
Wei Ying put down his documents, frowning slightly. "Borrow people? Even if we lend them to him, he doesn't have a guild."
"Jiang Kai said we don't need to worry about that—he'll handle it," Lu Jun replied.
Wei Ying nodded. "After the Eternal Frozen Island battle, some guilds might be willing to take them in."
"Zhuzi and Nuannuan's evaluations aren't great, so this could be a good opportunity for them and the military."
"I've also been curious to see Jiang Kai's limits. That's why I included the Tier-2 Chasing Nine Tribulations as a reward. I didn't expect Black Tortoise to pull such tricks, though."
"So… you're approving the loan?"
Wei Ying smiled faintly. "Desperate situations bring out people's potential—whether it's Zhuzi, Nuannuan, or Jiang Kai."
"Approve it."
"Understood. I'll inform Jiang Kai."
"Wait!" Wei Ying called after Lu Jun. "Tell him it's only until the end of the Guild Challenge. That sly kid might try to steal them permanently."
Lu Jun stifled a laugh and nodded before leaving.
———
17 Days Later
At the teleportation plaza in District 18, Hu Yan and Ruan Yu were already waiting. Nearby, two other figures stood silently, staring at the login portal.
One was tall, the other short. One male, one female. One burly, the other slim.
"Nuannuan, do you think we've been fired? Why else would Captain Li tell us to wait here for a new leader?" Zhuzi asked miserably.
Nuannuan wasn't in high spirits either but tried to reassure him, "I don't think so. My sister didn't mention anything."
"I wouldn't mind being fired, but you're an A-rank. You definitely deserve to stay in Tiger Squad!"
Nuannuan couldn't find an answer. Their orders were simply to leave the Tiger Squad and wait here for their new leader.
"Captain Li must be so disappointed in us," Nuannuan sighed.
At that moment, the login gate lit up.
A figure emerged from the glowing portal, his steps steady and deliberate.
As the figure became clearer, everyone in the plaza turned toward the portal.
They had all received the same system notification.
[The Bloodthirsty Killer has logged in. Killing them grants double experience and career experience bonus.]
Career experience—a hidden attribute influencing job advancement. Though its specifics were unclear, it was known to be incredibly important.
Zhuzi, Nuannuan, Hu Yan, and Ruan Yu all stared at the figure.
Finally, his face became clear.
"Captain Kai?"
"Jiang Kai?"
Jiang Kai strode forward confidently—until he noticed dozens of people staring at him with fiery gazes.
Then it hit him.
"Oh no, I forgot about the Bloodthirsty Killer status. Hu Yan, Ruan Yu, Zhuzi, Nuannuan—run!"
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