"Don't worry, the Judgment Association won't treat you unfairly," Tang Yue said firmly.
"Your Summoned Beast's ability is exactly what the Judgment Association needs right now. When the time comes, I'll report this to the higher-ups and request benefits for you. But before that, you must first resolve your current issues—only then can I speak on your behalf."
Song Jie naturally believed Tang Yue. Since she had personally promised, he knew she would follow through—as long as he did his part.
"Teacher Tang Yue, can my payment also be expedited?" Song Jie asked slyly, seizing the chance.
Tang Yue gave him a side glance. "Once this task is finished, it'll be settled within a week."
"Little Black, did you hear that? Our money will be here in a week!"
Song Jie rubbed the cat's head affectionately and grinned. "Quick, meow twice to thank Mama!"
"Meow~~!"
"Meow~~!"
Little Black obediently meowed twice.
Tang Yue froze for a moment, staring suspiciously. "Wait… does it also call you Papa?"
"Yes, what about it?"
"Then doesn't that make us a couple?"
Song Jie smirked. "It's not impossible. I'll reluctantly let Teacher Tang Yue be the older cow eating young grass."
Tang Yue's face darkened. She grabbed Song Jie's ear and twisted it sharply. "You're getting quite bold, huh?! Who are you calling an old cow!?"
"I—I'm the old cow!" Song Jie yelped as his ear throbbed in pain.
"That's better." Tang Yue released him, satisfied.
Wait—something wasn't right! She wasn't in a relationship with Song Jie, so how did she end up being the mother of his Summoned Beast?
Still, now wasn't the time to dwell on that nonsense.
"Alright, you two done with your little comedy show?" Tang Yue said impatiently. "Let's get back to work."
"Right away!" Song Jie replied, then—without hesitation—handed Little Black directly to her.
The poor cat hadn't even reacted before it found itself "sold off."
"Little Black," Song Jie said solemnly, "you don't want to keep eating instant noodles with me every day, do you?"
"..."
Little Black fell completely silent.
It felt… threatened in terms of food security!
Song Jie continued, "As the saying goes, a poor person's kitten must learn to support the household early. After all, there are three people depending on you."
Little Black: I'm a cat, but you're a real dog!!
Soon, they resumed the interrogations—just like before, Little Black possessed several captured members of the Black Vatican one after another.
After several rounds, Tang Yue asked, "Song Jie, can Little Black control a Blue Deacon?"
Song Jie thought for a moment. "A Blue Deacon is at least an Advanced-level mage, right? And if that guy also has the Curse Element, then his spiritual power would definitely surpass Little Black's.
Little Black relies on overpowering the target's spiritual strength to control them. If the opponent's mental power is higher, it won't work."
Tang Yue nodded in understanding. "So, to let Little Black control a Blue Deacon, we'll need to quickly raise its power level."
"That's right."
Tang Yue looked at him incredulously. "How is your luck so absurd that you actually met such a Summoned Beast?"
Song Jie grinned. "Maybe it's because I'm just more handsome."
"Shameless."
At that, Little Black glared at him resentfully.
It had only agreed to help because it was promised food—now it was overworked like a corporate slave!
By the time they finished, Little Black slumped lifelessly across Song Jie's shoulder, looking exactly like a tired office worker after a 996 shift.
"Little Black," Song Jie said teasingly, "this job isn't easy to come by. Later, I'll have Ai Tutu take you to eat something good."
At once, Little Black perked up, eyes gleaming.
Song Jie sighed. "Hopeless. Still too young. I'll have to teach you what exploitation looks like one day."
After returning home, Song Jie stepped into the living room and immediately spotted Ai Tutu lounging on the sofa.
As soon as she saw him come in, she hurriedly turned and bolted upstairs.
"Hey, wait a second!" Song Jie called out.
Ai Tutu reluctantly stopped mid-step.
"The Main Campus assessment results came out today, right? What was the test?" Song Jie asked, smiling knowingly.
Ai Tutu bit into her apple, then frowned—the taste suddenly wasn't as good.
"They want us to capture the Shadow Demon Beast," she muttered.
Song Jie's grin widened. "Looks like I guessed right. That means I win."
Ai Tutu's face instantly filled with outrage. "How did you guess that so accurately? Did you go ask Dean Xiao?!"
"Oh, you figured it out! You're so clever!" Song Jie teased with exaggerated surprise.
"Ahhhh! Song Jie!!"
Ai Tutu lunged at him, claws out like a wild cat.
Within moments, Song Jie was pinned beneath her on the sofa, the two wrestling in a chaotic heap.
"Stop pressing down! I can't breathe!" Song Jie wheezed.
Ai Tutu blinked, realizing she was squashing him flat, and quickly stood up.
"Hmph!"
Song Jie sat up, rubbing his chest. "You almost crushed me to death!"
"You lost this time," Ai Tutu declared proudly. "Don't forget about that massage!"
"Fine, fine, I'll do it," Song Jie said, pretending to surrender. "Do you have any maid outfits? Or maybe a nurse or teacher costume?"
Ai Tutu frowned. "People who give massages wear those?"
"Of course!"
"Song Jie, do you think I'm stupid?!" she shouted, leaping at him again.
"Alright, alright! If you don't want to wear it, you don't have to!" Song Jie quickly waved his hands in surrender.
Ai Tutu crossed her arms, hugging her bear plushie. "If you can help us find the Shadow Demon Beast, then I'll wear a maid outfit and give you that massage!"
"Ai Tutu, isn't that a bit manipulative?" Song Jie chuckled.
"But since we're roommates, helping you is the right thing to do. I'm a generous person, after all."
"Then it's settled!" Ai Tutu said triumphantly before heading upstairs.
For some reason, her heart raced slightly. She couldn't help but imagine herself standing in front of Song Jie in a maid outfit.
Let's see how smug he acts then!
Meanwhile, Song Jie was equally confident.
Finding the Shadow Demon Beast? For him, who already knew the plot, that was child's play.
That maid outfit and massage were as good as his!
At the Main Campus assessment site, students from the Qing Campus were scattered across the city, all hunting for the elusive Shadow Demon Beast.
Shen Mingxiao and Luo Song, however, had already gathered some reliable information.
"It's right here, isn't it?" Luo Song asked, staring at the old warehouse ahead.
Shen Mingxiao nodded. "The Shadow Demon Beast should be hiding inside."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's capture it and bring it back!" Luo Song said eagerly.
The two pushed open the heavy door and stepped into the warehouse together.
"Ha! It really is here!" Shen Mingxiao exclaimed, spotting a shadow flicker in the dark.
Luo Song laughed. "Perfect! Let's take it down!"
But before they could make a move, countless vines erupted from beneath their feet, wrapping tightly around their bodies.
"What's going on?!"
"Why do I feel my strength draining away?!"
The two struggled, but it was useless—the vines only tightened further...
...
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