Looking at Bai Lin's inscrutable, inexplicably profound gaze, Huangfu Jun instantly got it.
"The white dragon god?" The corners of Huangfu Jun's mouth couldn't help but lift slightly, an irrepressible smile blooming at the edges of her lips.
Oh~ I understand. I have a friend.
She had long seen through the naming patterns of the Monster Bureau, clear as day.
Shan Yang—goat demon.
Ying Wu—parrot demon.
Zhang Yu—octopus demon.
Gui Suishou (Gui Suishou)—a demon from the Classic of Mountains and Seas that looks like a turtle.
Jin Ji—unknown whether a golden chicken demon or a legendary golden pheasant demon.
Guiche Jun's identity was even more straightforward: he was the legendary bird that steals human infants, the Gozoku. Who would have thought such a punk and trendy guy loved stealing children? How had he not been caught by the Anti-Trafficking Office?
As for Deputy Director Ha, from his appearance and name, he was undoubtedly a toad demon (a creature she feared most; if possible, she would rather never shake hands with Deputy Director Ha for life).
And Captain Bai's name was Bai Lin. He was recognized as the strongest warrior in the Monster Bureau. Could he be something like Bai Suzhen? After all, there were so many bird and beast spirits in the office, basically all on his menu. If that were true, it would be such black humor—me and my food-supply colleagues.
Looking at how other colleagues feared him, it wasn't quite like food supplies fearing a diner, but more like a higher level of dread.
Moreover, besides the office clerks, there were ancient divine beasts like Gui Suishou, whose combat power far exceeded Bai Lin's. Therefore, Bai Lin's true identity was likely a dragon.
Combined with the sincere tone he'd just used, it had to be him.
"So?" She looked up at him. "What did that human little girl who broke into Captain Bai's barrier do to the white dragon god?"
Staring into her clear, innocent eyes, Bai Lin felt a suffocating rage.
His gaze was as sharp as a blade, piercing into her as if to impale her.
At this moment, the fire of revenge burning in his heart blazed even hotter. If he didn't make her taste every bit of suffering, he would have betrayed his own true feelings!
Shameless, heartless woman who toyed with the dragon god's heart!
He abruptly turned his head, his voice like the biting wind of a cold winter: "Shut up!"
"????"
What? I was being considerate and didn't expose you! You led the conversation here, so shouldn't we discuss it? I didn't let your words fall to the ground, but now you're spraying spittle in my face?!
What's this about a petty villain being slightly better than a hypocritical gentleman?
Better nothing!
Such rude and disrespectful behavior, so contemptuous of others' dignity, was truly unbearable. If not for work (mainly because she couldn't beat him yet and would only suffer if she fought), she'd really want to give him a big slap!
"Captain," she replied with a sweet smile, "next time you abuse me like this, I'll fight back. Thank today's work—it saved you."
He smiled contemptuously, his eyes full of disdain and mockery, as if silently sneering at her overestimation of herself.
But Huangfu Jun's smile grew even sweeter. No matter, the future was long; she had ample time and opportunities to find his weakness and then strike back hard!
Bai Lin waved his hand, and the dusty construction site shifted like an illusion.
The shoving among the demons escalated further. The burly demons cursed something, causing Hei Zhe's cold gaze to sweep over them like a knife, making all the demons shut up and even lean back slightly in lingering fear.
It was clear that many demons hated Hei Zhe but were also a bit afraid of him.
Huangfu Jun's expression grew serious.
"Captain Bai, I feel like Hei Zhe is being bullied because he protects Bo Qi?"
Bai Lin snorted softly, noncommittal.
He hadn't forgiven her yet; he wouldn't answer her anything.
Sensing his attitude, Huangfu Jun smiled and added, "When working, it's immature and unprofessional to involve personal feelings. When discussing work, I won't have any prejudice against you, Captain Bai. I think you, with stronger skills, will only be more professional than me."
"Naturally." A smug smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
Huangfu Jun smiled and nodded.
Little trick! I can handle you!
Still basking in her praise, Bai Lin continued his explanation very "professionally." "Hei Zhe can establish a connection with human magnetic fields to help Bo Qi avoid unnecessary magnetic harassment. After all, Bo Qi is different from other demons. Once connected to a human magnetic field, that person's joys and sorrows will affect Bo Qi.
This time, the human Bo Qi connected to seems very troublesome, making Bo Qi suffer unbearably, unable to find relief. Hei Zhe can protect Bo Qi, but there are also demons who will come forward to protect Hei Zhe. They won't allow Hei Zhe to be so vulnerable."
As he spoke, nine snake demons suddenly emerged from the surrounding shadows, slithering forward to tightly encircle Hei Zhe in the center. The big demons who had been bullying Hei Zhe, faced with this sudden snake attack, had to back off temporarily.
Before long, the bullying scene of the many ganging up on the few completely dispersed, and the demons returned to their posts, each attending to their own duties, continuing their busy work.
However, this space didn't remain calm for long. Suddenly, a violent tremor swept through, as if some unknown force was quietly awakening, breaking the original peace and balance.
Huangfu Jun asked in confusion, "What's happening?"
Bai Lin's expression grew even more serious. "Space-time distortion fluctuations can be big or small. This site's problem is particularly severe. Outside supervisors have heavy responsibilities and tasks. The Monster Bureau workers inside even more so. The construction speed can't keep up with the space-time distortion speed. All the demons on this site could be devoured."
Huangfu Jun instantly grasped the gravity of the situation. "In such chaotic magnetic field fluctuations, if they unfortunately suffer external magnetic field interference, the situation would be even worse. So the demons' fear of Hei Zhe and Bo Qi is understandable."
Bai Lin gave her another glance.
She'd got it right again.