Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: The Melancholic Poet



'Yi Fan?'

This news was too shocking—more shocking than watching the city guards help an old lady cross the street just now.

Yi Fan as the captain of Deep Blue City's First Squad of Guardians?

"Are you sure this is a guardian pilot program and not a drunkard rehabilitation program?"

"Pfft." Xia Youwei couldn't hold back and laughed out loud.

"I believe you'll see him soon," Li Lingzhen chimed in as well.

The three of them walked and chatted. It was clear that Deep Blue City's atmosphere was improving for the better.

There were more smiles on people's faces, the city guards were more proactive, and as a rear-line city, being able to achieve this was already commendable.

As they spoke, the three arrived at a familiar location.

The Breeze Nightclub.

No, at this point, its name had already been changed to "The Breeze Tavern."

"Let's go in. Once inside, you'll see him."

"Just don't be too surprised when you do."

Surprised to see Yi Fan? Could it be that dramatic? Han Zhen had barely thought of this when he pushed open the door and stepped inside, only to be completely stunned.

In his line of sight, Yi Fan was seated on a high stool in the middle of the bar, gripping a microphone in both hands, his gaze melancholic.

"Who is unseen in yesterday's sight?

Who sheds tears in dreams by night?

Shallow, shallow,

All fades in silence."

"Bravo!"

"Ah!

"So dashing!"

"Melancholic Poet! Melancholic Poet!"

Below the stage, most of the audience were women. They cheered loudly as if cheering for Yi Fan.

Seeing this scene, no matter how rich Han Zhen's imagination was, he was still stunned.

"There, you've seen it yourself. He has a new title now: 'Melancholic Poet.'"

"Of course, as a realist writer, I look down on this sort of thing." Li Lingzhen, an author of banned books, scorned this kind of poetry that sounded like doggerel.

But Yi Fan had quite a fanbase in Deep Blue City.

"He bought out The Breeze Nightclub, using the prize money awarded to him by the government, and renamed it The Breeze Tavern."

"Now, there's no worry about running out of alcohol. You can drink freely. And for some reason, one day, he decided to apply for a position at the Guardian Organization."

"Coincidentally, the Guardian Organization wanted to use Deep Blue City as a pilot site. Knowing about his past records, the two sides hit it off. That's how Yi Fan became the captain of Deep Blue City's First Squad of Guardians."

"After work, he comes here to drink and recite poetry."

"Gradually, the title 'Melancholic Poet' stuck."

What kind of absurd development was this? After hearing Li Lingzhen's explanation, Han Zhen couldn't help but marvel.

Across from him, Yi Fan, who had just accepted flowers from several rich women, hugged each one to thank them before spotting Han Zhen and the other two standing at the door.

Yi Fan smiled, waved at them, and raised his voice, "We have honored guests here today. Drinks for the whole tavern are free—I'll cover it."

"Whoo!"

"Boss, you're awesome!"

"Long live the boss!"

Hearing there was free alcohol, who wouldn't be happy? The atmosphere in the tavern instantly became lively.

"Long time no see," Yi Fan said, walking to the door and looking at Han Zhen.

"Long time no see." Seeing Yi Fan looking so refreshed, Han Zhen nodded in satisfaction.

"There's no pain that time can't heal. It seems you've completely moved on from Bai Shuang."

Han Zhen smiled as he spoke.

Yi Fan froze for a moment.

He stared at Han Zhen in confusion and asked, "Who is Bai Shuang?"

Not just Yi Fan, even Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen were looking at Han Zhen with puzzled expressions.

"You all..." Seeing their sincere confusion, Han Zhen didn't press the topic further.

Yi Fan quickly laughed and said, "Come on, I heard you returned from the frontlines as a big hero. Today, the drinks are on me. Let's not leave until we're drunk."

In a familiar booth, Han Zhen and the others sat down.

Between toasts and exchanges, Han Zhen learned about Yi Fan's situation, which was roughly the same as what Li Lingzhen had said.

Regarding the pilot program in Deep Blue City, Han Zhen sensed a hint of flattery.

Yes, flattery.

The high-level officials of the Guardian Organization weren't fools. They had considerable influence. A pilot program like this could have been implemented ages ago if they wanted to. So why now?

Because Li Shutong was here.

Because Han Zhen was here.

They wanted to make an impression, like implementing changes after a leadership inspection.

In Deep Blue City, the Guardian Organization abolished the old points system. Guardians were now given fixed salaries and performance bonuses, with set working hours, weekends off, and full benefits...

It sounded like an average corporate job from Han Zhen's past life.

Han Zhen rubbed his chin.

"Still, your timing's unlucky." Yi Fan suddenly shifted the topic, swirling the wine glass in his hand. Half a glass of wine swayed within.

"A lot of outsiders have recently arrived in Deep Blue City."

"Outsiders?" Han Zhen asked.

"Yes, and they seem to be connected to you."

As the captain of Deep Blue City's First Squad of Guardians, Yi Fan had his sources.

Without teasing, he continued, "Three members of the younger generation from the Li family came, claiming they want to challenge you. CanShang Technologies wants you to endorse their latest mech series, the 'War Series.' Changsheng Corporation also wants to meet you, though their intentions are unclear."

'Wow, a whole group at once?'

'The Li family must be Li Shutong's clan. The younger generation wants to challenge me?'

'CanShang Technologies wants me as a brand ambassador—what nonsense is that? A mech series called the 'War Series'?'

'And Changsheng Corporation is joining the fun too?'

'Three major forces, all top-tier. Their intentions couldn't be simple.'

'Teacher must already know about this.'

'He didn't tell me right away—is he planning to surprise me?'

For a moment, countless thoughts raced through Han Zhen's mind.

As he pondered, the tavern door was pushed open again.

It was November, and the howling wind blew in sharply. Many customers instinctively tightened their coats, while some bad-tempered ones began cursing loudly: "Damn it, who's so inconsiderate? Shut the door already."

"Exactly, what's the big idea?"

The figure at the door seemed to ignore the complaints. A young man's voice rang out: "I heard the owner of The Breeze Tavern knows Han Zhen. Tell him to get out here."

"We, the Li family's direct heir, Li Changhao, want to see him."

"Li family? Which Li family? Surely not the Li family of Jinghai, haha. Uh—"

The laughing spectator was abruptly choked by some invisible force and flung away.

Yi Fan silently drained his glass of wine and smashed it onto the floor.

"I'm the owner of The Breeze Tavern. Keep your hands clean, or I don't care which Li family you're from—I'll deal with you all the same."

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