Pretending To Be A Boss

"I did save your life, right? The environment could have killed you, but I didn't. Can't even accept a meal from your lifesaver? I'm not some demon."

Qiao Shanshan decided to not think about how this man had killed two iron can pigs and then, in an extremely short amount of time, killed a Yi Niu. What kind of strength was that? Find more to read at empire

She said:

"Fine, I agree."

"See you in the mining area. Use the teleportation fissure I gave you last time; the online coordinates are in the treehouse in the sea of trees. That's my turf. By the way, bring a change of clothes and daily necessities."

"What do you mean by that?"

"After we finish the hotpot, you'll definitely stick around. I'm a soft-hearted person; even if you're not on my team yet, I'll treat you to the benefits my team members enjoy, at least making sure you're well fed and taken care of. Then you'll want to stay even more."

"Psycho, narcissist."

"Phone calls are expensive, so that's it, I'll wait for you in the sea of trees. You'd better hurry."

Without waiting for a response, Tang Xian hung up the phone.

Qiao Shanshan was a person with a strong sense of justice; betraying a promise would surely weigh on her conscience.

Especially after laying out her cards on the table over the phone, setting up a simple meal wasn't that hard.

Moreover, Qiao Shanshan didn't have a better option right now.

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...

Hearing the busy tone as the call was disconnected, Qiao Shanshan was somewhat stunned.

How could a person who easily killed two perfect-level creatures complain about the expense of a phone call?

But vaguely, Qiao Shanshan still felt a bit of joy.

It's a kind of joy that many have experienced, when due to some pretense or concern for face, one must do something. The willingness to do it is there, but there are also other expectations within.

Like when she was guarding the Scorched Blood Group while seriously considering joining a new team.

The White Rose Hunter's Group had already invited her, showing quite a bit of sincerity, but it was a tad overbearing.

She thought it over carefully: having too many doctors in that team would limit her own talents. What was key was...

Braised pig's ears are really delicious.

At this moment, Tang Xian called at just the right time, as if he could read minds, giving her an out.

He didn't talk about an invitation to join, just invited her for a meal—how could she refuse?

Mentioning working together later wouldn't seem so abrupt, and everything would seem to go smoothly.

Qiao Shanshan started packing her things.

The phone rang again at that moment. Checking the number, it was from the White Rose Hunter Group.

She frowned slightly with displeasure; the attitude of this team was actually not bad. It was just that the captain was a little too confident.

So on the phone, Qiao Shanshan refused the invitation once again, and sure enough, the captain said arrogantly:

"Why should a woman make things difficult for another woman? If you join our group, I'll give you the best resources and there's no way you won't be able to utilize your strengths. I am the best warrior, and you are the best doctor. If we sisters join forces, we'll make sure to send those men home with their tails between their legs at the hunting festival."

Qiao Shanshan could understand that kind of pride; the White Rose Hunter Group was ranked quite high, not at all inferior to the Scorched Blood Group. The groups ranked above the Scorched Blood Group generally had no shortage of members, which means that, in other words, joining the White Rose was considered her best option.

Tang Xian was also a proud person to the bone, but his pride wasn't the showy kind.

Qiao Shanshan thought about it and then showed a mischievous smile, saying:

"I don't doubt your abilities, but I have already been invited by another team. I am planning to go to the sea of trees in the mining area to meet up with this team."

"The sea of trees, isn't that a red zone? I think you could find a better excuse if you want to refuse me."

"No, I'm not lying to you. I really am going to the sea of trees; my friend is waiting for me there. If you don't believe it, you're welcome to challenge him in the sea of trees."

"Hmph, just you wait!"