Chapter 236 Octopus Man War X Birthday Party (I)

July 7, morning, Yandai Primary School.

A few birds chirped, and the soft morning light spread out, gradually climbing up every teaching building in the school, burning out the shadows on the walls and corridors.

Shi Naian held Kobe in his arms, with his head hung, and walked listlessly on the empty playground.

She walked slowly along the track, kicking away the swirling dead leaves. She was quite puzzled at the moment. She was supposed to be interviewed for the club, but she was left aside.

Soon after leaving Yandai Primary School with Kobe in her arms, she took the bus back to Gujiusicun Coast.

He used fingerprint authentication to open the door, and after returning to the room, he fell headfirst onto the bed.

"Sleeping so early in the morning?" asked the Owl.

"I want you to manage."

Having said that, she got up listlessly and took a shower in the bathroom.

After taking a shower, she wrapped herself in a bath towel and lay on the bed, her head resting on the pillow. She started a game of cutting watermelon with a knife on her mobile phone and played it intently.

Owl squatted beside the pillow, silent, and could smell the scent of lemon shampoo wafting from her wet hair.

Shi Naian was playing and suddenly asked, "So, do I join the Alliance?"

The owl said, "That's right. All you have to do next is wait for them to notify you. Didn't Little Red Riding Hood give you their contact information?"

"Oh," Schnee paused, "So how do I join the Witch Church?"

"Before that, think about how to make yourself stronger. Otherwise, if you enter the Witch Church and make a mistake, you might end up becoming a puppet of the Puppet Witch..."

"Then let's just forget it."

"Don't give up!" The owl opened his eyes wide and said hurriedly, "This is a great opportunity to infiltrate the Witch Church. If you can help me arrest those damn witches, my performance will far surpass that of other contracted beasts."

Seeing that Shi Naian didn't respond, it resorted to the worst strategy: "Don't force me to kneel down and beg you."

Shi Naian rubbed his nose and said gloomily, "What if I think it's better to be a witch than a magical girl, and suddenly betray me?"

"No, witches are all psychopaths." Owl shook his head. "If you really betray me, remember to leave me, Kobe, a way out. I will thank you."

"Okay." Shi Naian yawned and lay down on the pillow, "Go to bed, good night."

"What time is it..."

"Why rush? We can still stay together for a long time." Shi Naian said, closing his eyes. "By the way, don't do anything weird while I'm sleeping. Good night."

Owl sighed, "Never mind. Good night."

Time slips away silently like sand through your fingers.

Before we knew it, August 8th had arrived. For others, this might be just an ordinary day, but for Ke Mingye, this day has two meanings:

First, this day is the birthday of Bai Ziling and Bai Zini;

Secondly, this is the day he has an appointment to fight with the Octopus Man. A friendly match between the White Wing Team and the Octopus Man Team will be held on this day. It will be broadcast live on the official website of the Super Hero Association by the most professional photographers and self-media reporters, and the match will be open to the entire network.

As time came to noon on August 8th, the 15th floor of the Super Hero Association was crowded with people.

Hearing that the White Wing Team and the Octopus Man Team will have a friendly match in the metal testing room on this floor, many superheroes gather from afar. Their composition is very complicated: some are jealous of Blue Owl, who is a newcomer but has such a high fame and attention, some hate Blue Owl's style and his behavior of taking advantage of Blue Crow's notoriety to gain popularity, so they want to see him fall in this game, and some can't stand Octopus Man's arrogant way of dealing with people and his unshakable principles like a cold-faced Jigong.

All in all, although the popularity of these two heroes in the outside world is worlds apart, the attention they receive within the Super Hero Association is comparable.

So, no matter who loses face in the end between the two of them, it is a fun event that these superheroes cannot miss.

At this moment, as the commander of the White Wings team, Che Zhengchen would naturally come to watch the game. Absent at such an occasion, some gossipers would easily say that the commander was not present, which meant that he himself had no confidence in the team and was afraid of being embarrassed, so he was stage fright.

In this case, half the battle is lost before you even start to build up momentum.

Che Zhengchen naturally didn't want to see this happen, so despite his busy schedule, he still found time to arrive at the competition on time.

The elevator door opened to both sides, and a noisy bustle came in. The smell of disinfectant mixed with alcohol seeped into my nose and mouth, forming a sharp contrast with the silence in the glass-walled elevator. Some staff set up a counter at the entrance to sell popcorn, Coke, and liqueurs, just like a counter at a movie theater.

The chubby Balloon Man was still wearing the bright yellow uniform today, and the fat on his belly made the uniform bulge slightly. He was holding a box of fried chicken in his hand, and when he saw Che Zhengchen, he smiled and waved to him, "Hello, Commander Che!"

Che Zhengchen raised his hand and responded with a smile, then walked forward through the crowd.

Suddenly, an extremely foul smell came. Che Zhengchen raised his hand to cover his nose, slightly raised his eyebrows and looked towards the source of the smell. He saw a curly-haired man in a brown combat uniform spraying perfume on himself. He walked towards this side with a hunched back, as if he was ashamed to see people, and did not even raise his head.

The hero's code name is "Poop Superman".

I don’t know if it’s the influence of supernatural powers, but this hero’s curly hair looks like dog shit. For example, it’s the same hairstyle as Lazy Sheep in Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf.

The surrounding superheroes gasped and gave him strange looks.

Many people were secretly cursing "Indian Ahsan", "Why is this guy who plays with shit not a super villain but a super hero? I really want to burn him to death", "Don't say bad things about him. He is a role model hero who works hard. Besides, aren't you afraid that he will smear a pile of shit on your face?"

Che Zhengchen didn't take it seriously and just walked past Superman with a calm expression.

"I was wondering why it stinks so bad... It turns out to be that shit superman from India. I didn't expect he was also interested in the match between Blue Owl and Octopus Man. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be liked by our people. I guess a lot of people in the audience will suffer in this match."

Someone came over with a teasing tone.

Che Zhengchen turned his head to look at the person who was speaking.

He was a middle-aged man with dark skin, short hair, and a serious face like a commander in a training camp. He and Che Zhengchen belonged to the commander system of the Superhero Association. Both of them were A-level commanders, which were the top commanders second only to S-level. Such commanders would manage many high-level superhero teams, but they would also occasionally recruit newcomers.

For example, the White Wing Squad is the new team that Che Zhengchen has taken a fancy to and trained. Generally speaking, this kind of team is not under the management of an A-level commander, but is led by a commander of a lower level. However, if an A-level commander has this intention, then they can also apply to the association for the management rights of a new team.

Che Zhengchen smiled at him: "Commander Xu Changzhou, long time no see."

"When we were in college, we often competed against each other in various competitions. I remember that our team lost to you in a psychology competition. It was a complete defeat. After that, I always wanted to surpass you, but you were selected by the Super Hero Association and graduated before me to become a commander." Xu Changzhou said, "I didn't expect that decades later, the superheroes we led would have a grudge over trivial matters and compete in the Super Hero Association's arena. It was like history repeating itself."

Che Zhengchen adjusted his glasses and said calmly, "It's not that exaggerated. After all, we both went to schools that specialize in training commanders. It was natural for us to meet as commanders later. Many things seem like fate or coincidence. In fact, I think whether it is coincidence or fate, it is also composed of a variety of inevitability, so there is no such saying."

"No matter what, I have been chasing you for a long time. If you hadn't stopped working and disappeared for a few years, I might not be worthy of standing on the same level with you until now. I know what you have been through and why you disappeared for several years, so... I am very happy to see you return to the Super Hero Association."

Xu Changzhou put his hands behind his back and spoke slowly.

He knew that if Che Zhengchen's son Che Maochen had not died at the hands of the clock watcher, Che Zhengchen would not have temporarily withdrawn from the Super Hero Association, and the achievements he had accumulated in the past few years would be enough to make him an S-level commander. There were very few commanders of this level in the world, and they even had the right to interfere with the actions of the heroes of the Round Table.

Unfortunately, the reality is not like this. Che Zhengchen has only recently returned to the public eye. The Super Hero Association, in recognition of his past achievements and glory, still retains his status as an A-level commander and has not taken any measures to demote him.

"Thank you," Che Zhengchen said, "but I'm not a role model worth emulating. Commander Xu, you're too kind."

"I know why you care so much about Blue Owl, because he looks a lot like your son. He even risked his life to be targeted by the watch man by wearing a similar uniform. This may have given you a preconceived trust in him." Xu Changzhou paused, "I hope you understand that although his spirit is admirable, it does not mean that he has the talent to become a top hero..."

"After being a commander for so many years, I have my own way of identifying people. I don't need Commander Xu to teach me how to identify people. Thank you."

Che Zhengchen smiled, his tone still calm.

Xu Changzhou said: "Then let me remind you that, at least for now, Blue Owl is no match for Octopus Man. I did not stop this game without any suspense, but simply wanted to give Octopus Man a chance to show himself in front of the public, not to bring shame to your reputation, or to tear off the fig leaf of Blue Owl in front of the public. I hope you don't misunderstand my intention." "There is no need to say so much, Commander Xu, this is just a friendly match..." Che Zhengchen paused, "and the winner has not been decided yet, hasn't the game started yet?"

"Then let's wait and see."

"Ok."

As they talked, the two walked into the giant metal testing room used to hold the competition.

The game was about to begin, and both teams had not yet entered the venue. However, at both ends of the venue, the auditorium that extended upward in a circular shape like the ancient Roman Colosseum was already filled with superheroes from all over the world - yes, many superheroes even booked their tickets in advance and flew all the way across half the globe just to watch the game in person.

Che Zhengchen looked around and finally found a few familiar figures.

The most eye-catching among them is the A-level hero, General Winter.

The hero was clad in ice-blue armor, his entire body covered with a layer of light frost. His expression beneath the helmet was as cold as iron, and his pupils were filled with a cold, white light, as if an endless snowstorm was falling in his eyes.

According to internal intelligence, General Winter has already stepped half a foot into the Super Hero Round Table, so his strength should not be underestimated.

At this moment, General Winter was sitting in an empty corner of the audience with his shoulders folded.

Few superheroes dare to sit next to him - because sitting next to him is like being in a cold storage room with temperatures several degrees below zero, and not everyone can bear it.

"With so many big shots paying attention to this game, if this kid loses, will he be unable to get up?"

Che Zhengchen thought to himself, holding his chin, waiting for the blue owl to enter with a warm smile on his face.

He didn't care about the outcome of this game, as one game couldn't decide anything. If he lost, it would be fine, as it would teach this kid a lesson and make him less flamboyant in the future.

Soon, the White Wing Squad and the Octopus Man Squad entered the scene.

They walked out from the corridor on the east side and the corridor on the west side respectively, and entered the shooting angle of each camera.

Invited by the association, the person responsible for commentating this friendly match was the self-media creator "Mikaxi", who is also the woman who interviewed Dice Freak and Blue Owl when they first appeared on the same stage.

After seeing the blue owl, she couldn't help but look a little excited.

She directed the photographer to zoom in on the White Wing team, and finally focused on Blue Owl alone.

The blue owl's face was reflected on the big screen in the metal testing room.

"I should be able to beat this guy now..."

He looked up at the octopus man across from him, moving his shoulders as he thought, "But even if I can't beat him, I still have a backup plan."

Blue Owl shrugged and began to think back on the efforts he had made in the past month.

From the daily tasks completed in these 22 days, Ke Mingye obtained a total of 44 attribute points, 7000 experience points, 33000 mall coins, two random C-level disposable cards, and one C-level equipment card.

As well as a set of Chinese Zodiac collection cards (as long as you collect all twelve Chinese Zodiac cards, you can exchange them for a mysterious reward). Currently, the Chinese Zodiac cards "Pig" and "Rat" have been drawn.

In addition, during this period of time, he and Orange Peel and Anti-Dog played a total of two copies.

The first dungeon was played at Gujiusicun Coast, where the opponent was a colorful jellyfish that could discharge electricity. When playing this dungeon, Ke Mingye even asked his contracted beast Kobe to get Shi Naian away, so that Shi Naian would not find out that there was a group of players playing a dungeon at his doorstep.

Another copy is located inside a hot pot restaurant. Players must fight against a hot pot monster that can spray duck blood, pork, and chicken. Paranoia is the first to die in the copy because he couldn't help opening his mouth to take the delicious food.

Unfortunately, these two copies are novice copies that were previously missed. They are similar to the challenge difficulty of the zombie chef, and the rewards are not high.

The total rewards for the two novice copies are [6000. 3000 mall coins; . experience points; . One-time summon card "Hot Pot Monster"]

But it was worth the trip. After all, in addition to the copy rewards, I also collected two copy cards.

Ke Mingye found that he had completely underestimated the potential of copy cards. You have to know that this thing does not occupy the luggage grid like props and equipment, nor does it have a limit of 10 skill bars like player skills - that is to say, there is no upper limit to the number of cards you can collect, the more the better.

After a year, when every player has collected hundreds of copy cards, it is equivalent to carrying a treasure trove that is enough for him to achieve a surprise victory.

In short, in the end, Ke Mingye added all the daily tasks, dungeons, and rewards for leveling up to the "Physical Fitness" function, and the results are as follows.

[Player level: Lv.20 (2000 points/11000 points) (↑1 level)]

[Player's "Physical Fitness" attribute: 93 points → 138 points (↑45 points) - This attribute has exceeded the "minimum attribute standard of D-class superhuman" (100 points).

——It is still 140 points away from the "minimum attribute standard of C-class superhuman" (2 points). 】

[Currently held total mall coins: 40000]

In addition, during the time not spent on daily training and dungeons, Ke Mingye has been controlling the contracted beast and teaching Shi Naian how to use magic, in preparation for her future mission of infiltrating the Witch Church.

From Xiziyue's mouth, we can learn that those witches are cruel and use extreme methods.

If Shi Naian didn't have any skills, rashly letting her attract the attention of the Witch Church would just be walking into their trap, so waiting for her to improve her strength was an inevitable part of the plan.

Fortunately, even though this late-night kid was lazy, she still did her daily tasks. And it seemed that she had put all her points into her spiritual attributes, so her total magic power increased rapidly.

Time goes back to the present, at this moment, in the audience seats of Test Room No. 25 on the 7th floor.

Watching the blue owl enter, Che Zhengchen slightly curled his lips and muttered to himself.

"That kid looks good..."

Just as Che Zhengchen was concentrating on the game, a pitch-black crow flew in from somewhere, slowly landed on his shoulder, and just stared at the game motionlessly.

Che Zhengchen was stunned at first when he saw this, then he stared at the crow, sighed, and smiled unhappily.

He said, "We haven't seen each other for a long time, and you're greeting me this way... If you want to watch this guy's game, why don't you just come over? Is there any need to be so awkward?"

The crow made no response, its red eyes staring straight ahead, reflecting the red and blue figure on the field.

At the same time, in another corner of the city, in a duplex apartment building in the Laojingmai District, in front of the gatehouse 1201.

Ke Youqing was still wearing a suit lining. He had a cigarette in his mouth, lowered his head and casually took off his shoes, then pushed the door and walked into the house.

Today is the birthday of his two daughters, and he has no time to take care of the work of the Super Hero Association, so he asked for leave early and went home.

Otherwise, when he returns home, he will be bothered by Bai Zini all night long, and he might even have to write an apology letter of several hundred words to express his repentance to his daughter. Otherwise, with Bai Zini's personality, she will definitely bear a grudge against him for a whole year and will not look at him well every time he returns home.

Ke Youqing took out the cigarette from his mouth, stopped at the entrance of the living room and looked towards the sofa. Suddenly, he couldn't help but be silent for a while.

Ke Yinzhi, Bai Zini, Bai Ziling, Bai Qiuwu and Ke Yongzhu were sitting in front of the TV, watching the live broadcast of the friendly match between the Octopus Man and the Blue Owl.

“This is weird…”

Ke Youqing frowned slightly, raised his hand to scratch the stubble on his chin, thinking.

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