"The bill for this round is on Young Master Zhao!"

A deep voice echoed in the Wolf's Den, sparking cheers from the crowd once more.

"Young Master Zhao?"

Ye Bai was a bit surprised; he didn't have the surname Zhao.

Could it be that Xue Meng's real surname was Zhao?

Ye Bai recalled that the first time he came to the Wolf's Den, someone had also shouted, "Young Master Zhao will pay."

At that moment, a young lady walked out from the front desk, her figure enchanting, exuding a captivating charm with every move, and she sauntered over to Ye Bai's side.

"Is this your first time buying drinks, young man?"

The young lady wore a silver Lone Wolf mask, obscuring her face, but her voice was exceptionally pleasant.

"In the Wolf's Den, no matter who buys the drinks, everyone shouts the same thing: Young Master Zhao will pay.

After all, the original intention of the Lone Wolf was to provide everyone with a concealed identity, so it's impossible to ask for any identity-related information."

"Oh, I see."

Ye Bai nodded; it made sense.

Perhaps there never was a Young Master Zhao, or maybe everyone was Young Master Zhao.

The young lady spoke again,

"Everyone here calls me Die Meng. May I ask, how should I address you?"

Ye Bai was straightforward, "Just call me Fourth Brother."

The young lady turned to look at the front desk, speaking softly,

"Put Fourth Brother's expenses tonight on my tab."

Then, she looked at Ye Bai and chuckled lightly,

"Hope you have a great time at the Wolf's Den."

She clearly thought Ye Bai was extraordinary and wanted to make a good impression, so she spoke a bit more.

After all, Ye Bai's current status was that of a "Ninth-tier Warrior, Golden Lone Wolf."

One step further, and he could become a Battle General!

A Lone Wolf Battle General's combat power is generally 30-40% higher than an ordinary Battle General's, and some even have the ability to fight across levels!

Moreover, since Fourth Brother could become a Golden Lone Wolf during his Warrior phase, his potential ceiling was definitely not just a Battle General!

There's a high probability he could become a Battle King, so it's not surprising that Die Meng would want to invest in such a promising stock in advance.

"Now that Asura has emerged, we've all caught a good era.

This drink is on me, wishing you to become a Battle General soon."

With that, Die Meng raised her cocktail and drank it in one go.

After speaking, she finished her drink.

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Die Meng nodded slightly to Ye Bai and turned to leave.

"Dream Sister, did you meet a handsome guy you fancy?"

Behind the bar, a girl mixing drinks teased with a mischievous smile.

"Nothing much, just felt that a Ninth-tier Warrior seemed unfamiliar, and since he knows Xue Meng, he might be a genius from some War God family."

Die Meng said casually,

"Too bad he wasn't in the same batch as Asura. This Era of Supremacy, he can only watch others feast while he sips soup."

"Oh, really?"

Die Meng's words drew puzzled looks from several people behind the bar; they were clearly unfamiliar with this.

"Indeed, the previous three Eras of Supremacy have all proven one truth: those in the same batch as the Supreme Beings benefit the most!

He's already a Ninth-tier Warrior, at least 20 years old, probably a sophomore at a top Warrior university, two years behind Asura."

With that, Die Meng didn't dwell on this small matter.

Even if Fourth Brother became a Battle King, to Die Meng, it was just a trivial matter.

The family she belonged to had more than one War God and was connected to Supreme Beings, so her vision was naturally high.

...

"It's almost six."

Ye Bai stretched lazily and chose to exit the Eternal Tower.

There were no suitable tasks for Ye Bai in the Wolf's Den.

Moreover, Ye Bai was currently facing threats from the Cult Leader of the Fourth Demonic Sect, leaving him no time for other tasks.

The Cult Leader's vow to kill Ye Bai was no small matter.

A slight misstep, and Ye Bai could end up dead!

After exiting the Eternal Tower, Ye Bai opened the curtains, letting the faint sunlight into the room, casting a long shadow at his feet.

He looked down at his shadow,

"Senior, what would you like for breakfast?"

Silence, no response.

"Even if you don't eat breakfast, you could come out for a chat."

The shadow remained motionless.

Ye Bai had to use his trump card,

"The Supreme Being told me that every Lone Wolf has a shadow protector, Lord Shadow Nine, stop hiding."

Upon hearing the words "Supreme Being," the shadow at Ye Bai's feet began to twist, a mass of black mist rose into the air, finally revealing a hunched old man, his face hidden in the shadows.

"Hehehe..."

As soon as the other spoke, Ye Bai felt a chill down his spine.

Goodness, why does he laugh like a villain!

Big brother, that's not how you should laugh!

Ye Bai had known about Shadow Nine's existence since the first day he came to Ye Bai's side.

When Ye Bai chose the Lone Wolf faction, the Eye of Insight had given a prompt, informing Ye Bai of the existence of the [Shadow].

Every Lone Wolf would have a [Shadow] to protect them as they grew on the Blue Planet, providing them with a safe space.

What Ye Bai didn't expect was that they had assigned him a War God-level protector!

The one who didn't play fair in the combat power test room was probably this senior.

Shadow Nine stopped laughing and said seriously, "The Supreme Being wouldn't tell you that, kid, you're still too green."

The [Shadow] is an organization created by the Supreme Being Nightmare.

The three Supreme Beings do not interfere with each other.

No one would tell Ye Bai these things.

"Indeed, I was bluffing, my apologies."

Ye Bai was very candid; he just wanted to chat with this War God Shadow Nine about his personal safety.

"You know, there's a War God who wants to kill me."

"That's right."

"Could you go and kill the Cult Leader of the Fourth Demonic Sect first?"

Ye Bai always believed in striking first.

If you're planning a fight, it's best to run over your opponent with a truck a day in advance, ensuring victory in every battle.

Shadow Nine's answer was straightforward, "I can't."

"To kill Lian Lian Kan, we must first find him, but the Demon God is concealing his whereabouts."

The Cult Leader of the Fourth Demonic Sect is called Lian Lian Kan?

What kind of name is that! Did they just search randomly on 4399?

Ye Bai couldn't help but roll his eyes; this guy's name was so casual.

With the plan to assassinate Lian Lian Kan thwarted, Ye Bai settled for the next best thing,

"Can you shake a few more people to come and protect me?"

The more War Gods, the better; ideally, he could summon ten thousand War Gods with a single command, arriving in a grand procession on a green train.

Shadow Nine still shook his head,

"I can't, because of a certain [Asura] appearing, the Demon Gods of the Abyssal Plane are going crazy.

The human race is currently under pressure on all fronts, and we can't spare any manpower."

"Most importantly, if we pull out one more War God, the enemy will also have a War God free to target you."

Shadow Nine's words made sense, and Ye Bai couldn't refute them.

Higher-level confrontations are like tug-of-war, with both sides in a stalemate, waiting for unexpected factors to break the deadlock.

Despite hitting walls, Ye Bai was still unwilling to give up,

"How about I pack up and move to a Supreme Being's house?"

"Supreme Beings are always in the most dangerous places; even War Gods have the risk of falling. Going there would be suicide."

"I understand now; maintaining the status quo is most beneficial for me."

Shadow Nine nodded, showing a look of approval.

"Since I've revealed myself, I'll say a few more words to give you some insight.

The Shadow has strict rules for taking action; I won't intervene against enemies below the peak Battle King level; you'll have to handle them yourself."

"Thanks, I need some time alone. I feel increasingly unsafe."

Against Battle King-level enemies, Ye Bai might manage a sneak attack, but direct combat wasn't even worth mentioning!

"One last question, if that little game, ahem, if Lian Lian Kan appears, can you beat him?"

This was Ye Bai's most pressing concern.

Being targeted by a War God is no joke!

"I can kill him with a single strike!"

Leaving behind a statement full of confidence, Shadow Nine's form once again turned into black mist, merging into the shadow on the ground.

In fact, he wasn't by Ye Bai's side 24/7; most of the time, he patrolled around Ye Bai, assessing everyone's combat power, preventing any unforeseen events.

If a War God got close, even if Shadow Nine could kill them instantly, the aftermath of the battle could still cause Ye Bai significant harm!

"Listening to you is like listening to... well, just listening."

Ye Bai rubbed his temples; enemies below the peak Battle King level would have to be dealt with by himself.

Buzz buzz—

Ye Bai's Trade Secret Realm Pass buzzed, indicating an incoming message.

"Liu Qingyan? Oh, right, I promised to help him appraise something for his granddaughter."

With that in mind, Ye Bai took out the pass, activated the Tower Mark, and entered the Trade Secret Realm.

"Xueqi, you're here!"

Liu Qingyan had been waiting for a while, and upon seeing the lightning element, he immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"Fourth Brother, sorry to trouble you. This is my granddaughter, Liu Xueqi."

With that, Liu Qingyan looked at his granddaughter, "Call him Fourth Master."

Liu Xueqi nodded, her voice clear, "Hello, Fourth Master."

Ye Bai: ....... This seniority is too confusing.

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