But this makes the game, which is destined to disrupt his life, even more terrifying.
After the meal, Lu Shi's perception of the world and the people in front of him improved considerably.
Lu Shi also noticed that Ye Bugui had fallen silent after leaving the hot pot restaurant.
It was as if the person who had been chatting with him during dinner, drinking and playing drinking games with the boss, was just an illusion.
“I own a chain of hotels. You have this card… never mind, you’re from ancient times. Let me take you to check in.” After saying this, Ye Bugui walked straight ahead without waiting for Lu Shi.
After Lu Shi lay down in the presidential suite, he finally began to doubt whether the house he had acquired over the years with spirit stones was worth it.
"This is a bathtub, and over here are bath salts and milk. You can think of it as a mini hot spring, its advantage is convenience."
"This is a television set. Yes, you can watch a lot of interesting programs through it."
"This is a computer; you've already learned how to use it in the dungeon..."
Faced with the onslaught of modern equipment, Lu Shi no longer wanted to return to the world of cultivation.
Ye Bugui, who had just received a phone call, suddenly turned around and said quickly, "I'm leaving now. Wei Jin will be coming tomorrow, and he will tell you all the relevant information about the dungeon and this world."
"Wait!" Lu Shi stood up, looking at Ye Bugui with determination: "Has something happened to the pollutants?"
After a moment of silence, Ye Bugui nodded. "As expected, I couldn't hide it from you. You truly deserve to be called a Demon Lord who has cultivated for many years."
“I’ll go with you.” Before Ye Bugui could refuse, Lu Shi threw out his trump card: “In this world, my abilities are not limited.”
An hour later.
Wei Jin, also known as the "Gum Boy," walked up to Ye Bugui with a sullen face:
"Master, there was only one person on the top floor just now, and she has already been taken to the hospital."
"What's going on!" Ye Bugui's eyes were red: "Didn't I say that no one is allowed to go to the top floor!"
"I checked the security footage; she appears to have been controlled. Wait, you!"
Before Wei Jin could finish speaking, she noticed that Lu Shi had already pushed everyone aside and rushed inside.
"Don't worry about it," Ye Bugui glanced at Wei Jin, "No one is allowed to go upstairs before we come out!"
In the elevator, Ye Bugui broke the silence: "You felt it?"
"Hmm, a very strong aura." Lu Shi glanced at Ye Bugui and habitually reassured him, "But don't worry, with my current strength, it's no match for me."
"Then it's up to you." Ye Bugui wasn't used to someone suddenly being stronger than him; he seemed to have become the one being protected.
Upon reaching the top floor, Lu Shi discovered that the red door had been opened. He clearly remembered that Ye Bugui had specifically added a lock when they left.
"Don't go over there." Lu Shi frowned. "The thing inside is very powerful."
"No." Ye Bugui still stepped out of the elevator, straightening his chest as if trying to use his height to suppress Lu Shi: "I've already dealt with so many pollutants, don't imagine me as someone who needs your protection."
“Okay.” Lu Shi immediately agreed.
He could completely understand Ye Bugui. If it were him, he wouldn't feel at ease enjoying someone else's protection either.
“Although my abilities have been restored, my memories of immortal arts and formations are still sealed.” Lu Shi naturally extended his hand to Ye Bugui: “Do you have any paper?”
After watching the video, Ye Bugui blurted out, "You want to make paper figures? But I remember they're not very dangerous."
As they were speaking, a tentacle as thick as a thigh with dozens of mouths emerged from the red door.
When it saw Lu Shi and Ye Bugui, those mouths immediately grinned, revealing a set of sharp teeth:
"ah!!"
The tentacle was incredibly fast, but the instant it approached, Ye Bugui had already drawn a dagger from his waist, cleanly and decisively severing it, not forgetting to turn back and show off:
"I've said it before, I'm not weak."
Lu Shi paused for a moment, then said sincerely, "I understand."
"Is this painting on the wall okay?" Ye Bugui pointed to it and handed over the dagger he had just used to cut off the tentacles.
Lu Shi didn't answer it. Instead, with incredible speed, he ruthlessly cut the seven-figure painting into a lifelike phoenix.
"Will this... work?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the paper phoenix transformed into a golden phoenix engulfed in flames.
It first turned around and bowed to Lu Shi before rushing into the house.
In that instant, Ye Bugui finally understood why Lu Shi's abilities had to be restricted in the dungeon.
Chapter 25
☪ Team up for dungeons
"Let's go in and take a look!" Lu Shi didn't pay attention to Ye Bugui's strange expression.
"Okay." Ye Bugui took a quiet breath to calm himself down.
Normally, if Ye Bugui were to enter a room containing contaminants, he would be extremely careful and cautious.
But today, he changed his usual style and followed Lu Shi inside without any precautions.
Lu Shi saw the demon again, the same one that had appeared in the dungeon before.
This time, it was finally no longer confined by the computer; its menacing tentacles were howling. But even so, they were no match for the magnificent fire phoenix.
"It's you again, human!" The demon glared at Lu, its anger almost setting it ablaze!
"Hmm, hello." Lu Shi nodded calmly, as if he were exchanging pleasantries with an old friend.
When the demon tried to trap Lu Shi with its tentacles, it underestimated the phoenix's strength, even though it was made of paper.
A raging fire is gathering in the phoenix's dantian.
When Ye Bugui saw the phoenix breathe fire, he instinctively broke out in a cold sweat.
If the phoenix accidentally burns down the treasures in this house, he will still have to spend a lot of money to rearrange it.
But Ye Bugui refused to say that in front of the landing party, because it would make him seem petty.
Fortunately, Lu Shi was knowledgeable about these things, and he said softly, "Don't damage other items."
Phoenix clearly heeded Lu Shi's words, and the raging fire that had been brewing in its dantian immediately shrank by one size.
This scene, as seen by the demon, was like a slap in the face!
"You actually..." Before the demon could finish speaking, he was engulfed by a ball of flame.
In just a second, the demon vanished like smoke.
Ye Bugui briefly compared his own strength with that of the demon, and realized that even he would probably have a hard time surviving the phoenix's fire.
This guy staying here is also a destabilizing factor!
As Ye Bugui went over to inspect the pollutants, he heard Lu Shi sigh with regret:
"It seems to be a bit weaker than the one in the dungeon."
Ye Bugui didn't believe Lu Shi was in Versailles. His eyes darted around, and he immediately understood Lu Shi's unspoken meaning:
"You're right, all pollutants that arrive here have their effects weakened. But the one we're encountering this time is much stronger."
"Is it because of me?" Lu Shi immediately doubted himself: "Why am I not restricted here?"
Ye Bugui couldn't answer that question, so he could only pick up the computer and place it on the table.
“It’s no different from a regular computer now.” Ye Bugui paused. “You can keep it as a souvenir.”
"So, dealing with pollutants means removing the monsters attached to them?" Lu Shi stopped worrying about whether it had affected the world. There were too many mysteries; things would work themselves out.
“That’s right,” Ye Bugui said sincerely, “You did a much better job than me.”
"I think we should cooperate."
Lu Shi smiled.
Ye Bugui's attitude was different on the two occasions when they discussed cooperation.
At first, Ye Bugui was more like betting on a promising newcomer.
This time, Ye Bugui finally realized how powerful Lu Shi was, and he placed himself on an equal footing with Lu Shi.
Just then, Ye Bugui's phone rang.
"Yes, I've taken care of it. Thanks to Mr. Lu."
After hanging up the phone, Ye Bugui explained, "Wei Jin, they're downstairs very worried about us. Why don't we go back and talk?"
This time, when Lu Shi followed Ye Bugui downstairs, he received much more attention.
Wei Jin, in particular, looked at Lu Shi with admiration. If Ye Bugui hadn't been standing to the side, he probably would have rushed up to present him with flowers.
...
A Maybach sped through a private garden and finally stopped in front of a Chinese-style palace villa.
The butler stepped forward and led Lu Shi and Ye Bugui back home.
Lu Shi only took one look around before realizing that the decor here was far more luxurious than the presidential suite he was staying in.
It is no less magnificent than the palaces of emperors in the human world.
"You can stay here tonight; it'll be easier to chat." Ye Bugui changed into a new bathrobe. His cold face and the plain silk bathrobe complemented each other well.
His exceptional height makes him look like a supermodel walking the runway no matter what he wears.
Even when the man returned home, he remained silent and taciturn.
“Pollutants cannot be allowed to descend upon the world at will,” Ye Bugui said, carefully peeling an apple with a dagger in hand. “If they really do get stronger and stronger, then this world will be destroyed sooner or later.”
"You want me to help you win the pollutants and then bring them back to deal with them." Lu Shi knew this was a very difficult task: "I promise you, I really like this world."
"That's what I was thinking at first." Ye Bugui twirled his knife, and several pieces of apple of the same size fell onto the fruit plate. "Now I want to clear the dungeon with you; it'll be more efficient that way."
...
Is this feasible?
"This game allows team dungeons." Ye Bugui plunged the dagger into the center of the fruit pit. "If you're asking if I can return to the game, the answer is yes. It'd love for me to die!"
Lu Shi was amused: "I've figured it out."