Their commission was suspicious.

The raven's brilliant plan to secure the world backfired, costing him both his wife and his army.

You might as well just sell me off.

"Can't you at least have some sense of contractual obligation? I told you that those who break their promises should be punished with the Devouring Rock. If you go back on your word, I'll get a big gemstone and stuff it in your mouth," Chen Luo reminded him.

"You... Ah!!!" Raven originally wanted to yell at Chen Luo, but realized that she had no right to do so.

Ultimately, it's all my own fault.

"And to be honest, your money isn't always your money, because I can transfer it anytime I want. After all, don't underestimate the Herrscher of Corruption," Chen Luo reminded him.

"..." The raven, no longer shouting, pouted.

“However, I’m not some kind of demon. How about this, I’ll see how hard you’ve worked today, and I’ll give you a discount if necessary, how about that?” Chen Luo said.

"Discount?"

“The harder you work, the higher the discount. This discount is based on the cash you pay me, up to… 6.2% off,” Chen Luo said after thinking for a moment.

"Why is it 6.2% off?" Raven didn't quite understand.

"..."

Because your current favorability discount is 6.2%.

In some ways, Chen Luo is quite fair.

"Work hard, young lady. Consider it a lesson learned. Besides, if you work hard for a month or two, you can buy a fake gemstone," Chen Luo said.

“That’s true…” Raven couldn’t refute it.

"I'm going to chat with the guests. You can stay here," Chen Luo said before walking towards the drinking area.

"Yuyuko, Yukari Yakumo, why aren't you here?" Chen Luo's first visit was to Yuyuko.

"Zi? Do you need to see her?"

"No, I was just asking out of curiosity."

“Zi is different from me; she still has important things to do,” Yuyuko said after thinking for a moment.

"Like...sleeping?"

"Emmm, yes, but not entirely."

"Then take your time eating. Just tell Raven if you want anything else to eat," Chen Luo said, pointing at Raven.

“Okay!” Yuyuko nodded.

"Wendy, what are you doing here? Why aren't you at the bar?" Chen Luo's second target was Wendy, who was unusually not drinking at one of the bars.

“I don’t know that raven well,” Wendy said with a shrug.

"That's a real shame, the bar's unique view has been moved." Chen Luo sighed.

"Wow, that's really harsh," Wendy said, annoyed.

"But why are you with Ling?" Chen Luo looked at Wendy and Ling strangely.

“I suppose this is the common ground among wine lovers?” Ling said, sitting opposite Wendy.

“Perhaps this is the resonance of a thousand-year-old drunkard,” Chen Luo said, changing his adjective.

“…I can’t refute that.” Wendy sighed helplessly.

"Where are Yura and the others?"

"Them? When I woke up this afternoon, I saw them having afternoon tea at the bar. They brought their own food. After all, not everyone can come to a bar every night, so I can understand," Wendy said.

"Then you can drink slowly."

……

After greeting everyone, Chen Luo finally walked towards the two green figures in the corner.

When the two green figures, one large and one small, saw Chen Luo approaching, they merely glanced at him before immediately focusing their attention back on each other.

The two waited, deciding who to start a conversation with first after Chen Luo arrived.

"Hey, Shen He, sorry to have kept you waiting." However, Chen Luo walked briskly, missing the two people, and headed towards a silver-haired girl in the far corner.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The sound of two teacups shattering rang out almost simultaneously.

Chen Luo may disappoint people, but he never disappoints anyone in one aspect.

The situation that would have offended one person no matter what was done was easily resolved by Chen Luo, and now... he has offended two people at the same time.

But if you offend both people at the same time, it's as if you haven't offended either of them.

This is called reverse thinking.

"Long time no see, Chen Luo." Seeing Chen Luo sitting opposite him, Shen He's expression unusually brightened with happiness.

Although it was only a little, it was still a good improvement. After all, for Shen He in the past, it would have been difficult for her to make even such a small expression.

"It seems you've indeed recovered quite a bit; at least you exude more vitality now," Chen Luo said after looking Shen He up and down a few times.

Shen He used to be more like an exquisite doll or an aloof immortal than a human, but now he has a hint of human nature.

"That's what Master said too." Shen He nodded.

"Although I didn't find anything strange about it."

The changes in oneself may be noticeable to others, but to the person making them, they are as subtle as a gradual process that goes unnoticed.

"After several days of repairs, with the master's permission, a red string was untied. Perhaps that's why it has some human presence now."

“However, Master also said that this is only a temporary solution. If the evil energy in the body continues to accumulate, the red rope will have to be tied again,” Shen He said again.

“My method is indeed only treating the symptoms, not the root cause, but the same goes for the Red String Binding Soul. But at least it can treat the symptoms, right? From now on, just remember to come once a day so I can remove the killing intent and evil energy for you. Sooner or later, you’ll have to reduce the number of red strings. And I will also keep an eye out for methods that can address the root cause,” Chen Luo said to Shen He.

"Then I'll have to trouble you." Shen He nodded, without saying anything more.

Although Shen He now shows more humanity, she is inherently aloof, so one cannot expect her to say anything sentimental or grateful.

"No trouble at all. As your first friend after you grew up, I feel it's necessary to help you more. How have you been doing at the bar these past few days? Have you experienced any of the worldly affairs?" Chen Luo continued to ask with concern.

This concern stems from a genuine interest in the raw materials; after all, the more feelings the other party has, the greater their desire, and the more raw materials they will give when issuing a quest.

Secondly, it was also out of concern for my friend.

Although the 1000 good deeds Chen Luo did in the past could be considered as tasks on the talent panel, doing more good deeds meant meeting more people and thus learning more.

This includes people like Shen He, who basically have no friends at all.

It's not that Chen Luo pities the other party, but he does consider their feelings to some extent when he acts.

Besides, Shen He's background is truly tragic.

"Let's continue today," Chen Luo gestured to Shen He.

"Hmm." Shen He nodded hesitantly, then stood up and sat down next to Chen Luo, turning his back to her.

Even if Shen He's Lonely Star Calamity Fate were completely devoured by Chen Luo, it wouldn't be able to completely untie the red rope, but at least it would reduce the number of ropes tied.

So Shen He was quite cooperative, but he hesitated because these things were usually done before the bar opened, and now there were a few too many people.

Although Shen He is now sitting in a very corner, Chen Luo's presence is bound to attract attention.

For example, Shen He felt that the two sisters with green hair at the table next to him had been staring at them.

Shen He didn't mean he didn't want others to watch the process; he was just a little shy.

Every time Chen Luo or the Herrscher of Knowledge extracts killing intent and malevolent energy, there is always a peculiar feeling, especially when Chen Luo extracts it.

Chen Luo gently placed his fingertips on Shen He's back, activating his inner demon ability to slowly extract the killing intent and malevolent energy from the other's body.

Sensing the commotion, Shen He, who had his back to Chen Luo, also let out a strange groan.

……

Chen Luo savored the murderous and malevolent aura emanating from Shen He in his heart. Although the amount was the same as before, Chen Luo felt that it was much easier to digest this time.

Just as the information about the inner demons inherited by the Herrscher of Knowledge said, the best way for an inner demon to grow is to find a long-term meal ticket and continuously absorb the other person's various negative emotions.

If one has a special destiny and constitution, that would be even better.

In a sense, Shen He is definitely a celebrity in the world of inner demons.

A long-term source of stable, high-quality killing intent and malevolent energy, plus a beautiful white-haired ice-type girl—what inner demon wouldn't like that?

"By the way, Chen Luo, I've been observing things in the bar these past few days and I've also had a few insights. One of the red ropes has also been untied. My master said I can start my training now. And since the Seven Stars Invitation to Immortals ceremony is the day after tomorrow, he intends to let me go down the mountain for a trial."

"But my master said he was worried that I might get into trouble because I'm not familiar with the world, so he sent me to find you and have you accompany me on a trip to see if I can adapt to the city. It should only take less than a day. Do you have time?" Shen He asked Chen Luo after finishing his treatment.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

【Leisurely Wandering in the Mortal World】: Take Shen He, who is as pure as a blank sheet of paper, to visit the Seven Stars Invitation to Immortals Ceremony and determine whether the other party is suitable to enter the mortal world now.

Rewards: 300 Primogems + 20 Shenhe Favorability + Celestial Spell (Random)

There weren't many raw stones, but the other rewards were pretty good.

The amount of raw stone may be related to the other person's suppressed emotions.

"Hmm, the Seven Stars Summoning Immortals Ceremony. I'm really not free tomorrow, but I do have time the day after tomorrow. I'll take this commission." Chen Luo thought for a moment and then nodded.

Chen Luo will go see if he can find Aponia tomorrow, and he also needs to cast a sealing spell on Kiana, so he won't have time. But he's free the day after tomorrow.

Moreover, it would be foolish not to make money from raw stones.

Something might happen during the Seven Stars Invitation Ceremony.

However, Chen Luo was wondering if he could take the opportunity to extract some of his ancestors' artifacts and see if he could use them to make drinks.

Chen Luo felt the chances were pretty high, because he'd always had a feeling he might actually be able to turn Wendy into a drink. So that didn't make sense; couldn't the Ancestral Transformation do the same?

Chapter 270 Two snakes fight, Chen Luo is injured

"Oh, so Mr. Chen Luo has so much free time. When will Researcher Chen Luo start working in the lab? He can't just be a figurehead, getting paid but not doing any work, can he?"

Chen Luo readily agreed to Shen He's request, but this seemed to have offended someone.

Chen Luo turned his head and saw Möbius holding a pile of broken glass shards in his hand.

Yes, Möbius the Elder.

Because in the bar, without Chen Luo lifting the restrictions, even he couldn't hurt himself, so Mebius could hurt himself without restraint.

Once the glass and wine are given to the guest, these items become the guest's property, and therefore the guest has the right to damage the glass.

However, since the table and chairs are not the other party's property, even if the other party breaks their head, they cannot damage the furniture.

However, you should never try to imitate the act of crushing glass shards with your bare hands in real life.

The result would be that you would spend half a day picking out each and every piece of meat embedded in the flesh with tweezers.

"Ah, Möbius, long time no see." Hearing that sarcastic voice, Chen Luo turned to look at Möbius and greeted him.

Chen Luo's attitude only angered Mebius more.

This guy blatantly ignored me just now, and now he's acting like he just saw me. Does he think I'm stupid?

"Hehe." On the contrary, Little Mebius, who was sitting opposite Big Mebius, was quite pleased with this.

"Chen Luo, I feel like her tone isn't very nice. Is she a troublemaker? Do you need me to help you sort things out?" Shen He, who had just accepted Chen Luo's request, asked Möbius, who was wearing a white coat.

"No... no, it's because I'm very familiar with the other person. It's just a little awkwardness right now, don't worry about it."

Sister, don't do it! Besides, you can't beat them if you fight.

Although Mebius has not yet figured out how to use artificial collapse, the identity of a Fusion Warrior is no joke.

Hmm, but thinking about it carefully, Shen He's power seems quite great, after all, he is a disciple of a celestial family.

Of course, Chen Luo didn't think Shen He could beat Mebius.

Although Mebius doesn't know any moves and is just an ordinary researcher, even a novice can defeat a master with a flurry of punches.

Mebius doesn't even need to throw wild punches; one punch might be enough.

"Hmm." Shen He nodded, then picked up the teapot on his table and poured himself a cup of calming tea.