Is this what a zombie is?

127. I'll pay for everything.

Ai stepped into the bar.

Once inside, he discovered that there were even more inhuman beings here.

However, the atmosphere inside the bar wasn't exactly bad.

Compared to those shady underground bars where all sorts of people mingle and dirty deals are made in secret, the atmosphere here is almost too good.

It even exudes a strange sense of harmony.

It's not a bad thing that humans and demons coexist peacefully, and Ai Yi doesn't care about that.

As long as it doesn't interfere with or disrupt the other person's life, that's fine. Existence is its own justification, just like Cat Master and Jiang Chen.

He walked straight to the bar, found an empty seat, and tapped lightly on the oak tabletop.

"Give me the most expensive drink."

Behind the bar, Gluttony, who was busy at work, looked up at the sound.

The moment his eyes met Ai's, the cocktail shaker in his hand crashed into the ice tank with a loud bang.

That face!!!

Just like that capricious and unpredictable Tai Sui, except for their completely different temperaments, they are exactly the same.

Gluttony immediately lowered his head, not really wanting to talk to Ai Yi. As the bar's oldest employee, he knew that Tai Sui's appearance had a story behind it.

However, if you want to live a long life, you shouldn't investigate its origins, because that's a taboo of Tai Sui.

Ai Yi was completely bewildered by this intense reaction.

"I look terrifying, so why are you all so terrified of me like you've seen a ghost? That's incredibly rude."

"Or perhaps you sensed my domineering aura and wanted to bow down in worship? But that doesn't make sense. I've long since learned to control my aura, and there won't be the slightest leak."

Gluttony kept his mouth tightly shut, saying nothing, and silently cleaned up the mess.

At that moment, a figure emerged from inside the bar and took over Gluttony's place.

"Sir, what would you like to drink?"

The newcomer had an unremarkable face; who else could it be but Jiang Chen, who always kept a low profile?

When he saw Ai Yi, he was very unsettled.

He picked up the bottle, ready to pour the wine, and struck up a conversation.

"Is this your first time here? What do you think of our place?"

Ai Yi did not answer.

He didn't even look at the wine glass; he just stared straight into Jiang Chen's eyes.

A dozen seconds later, his gaze slowly moved down and landed on Jiang Chen's hands, which were about to pour the wine.

Those hands had distinct joints and long, slender fingers.

There are several extremely fine calluses on the joints of my index and middle fingers.

Ai Yi suddenly laughed, propped her elbows on the bar counter, and leaned forward.

"You really sculpted this face so carelessly, it's so ugly, Jiang Chen."

Jiang Chen paused slightly as he poured the wine.

He didn't deny it, but calmly asked a question in return.

"How did you recognize me?"

Ai pointed to those hands.

"These hands of yours are the hands that hold a scalpel."

"And the way you look at me is strange, but it doesn't make me feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, it feels familiar, but I have absolutely no memory of your face."

With his disguise easily exposed, Jiang Chen felt somewhat helpless. Looking at his hands, he realized he hadn't been careful enough.

Ai Yi's familiarity with him exceeded his expectations.

He released his control over his muscles and regained his original appearance.

Upon seeing that familiar face, Ai excitedly slammed her hand on the bar counter, stood up abruptly, and turned to announce loudly to the entire bar.

"Today, all expenses will be on me!"

"Get hyped, everyone!!!"

The various demons below were stunned for a moment, then burst into thunderous cheers, shouting that the boss was generous.

The atmosphere of the entire bar was ignited.

Jiang Chen's lips twitched involuntarily as he watched the lively scene.

This guy makes it sound so easy, but in the end, he's the one who gets exhausted.

He chuckled inwardly, then swiftly picked up a cocktail shaker with a fluid motion.

A moment later, a "special cocktail" with flashing blue electric arcs was born.

"This was specially made for you, only one serving, to celebrate our reunion."

Ai Yi was caught off guard and, in the midst of excitement, downed the wine in one gulp.

The moment the liquor entered the throat, the plasma hidden within it suddenly erupted.

That's right, it's plasma, formed by the condensation of electric current, but it's only a wisp, not fatal to cultivators.

A powerful electric current coursed through his limbs and bones.

Ai Yi was so shocked by the electric shock that her hair stood on end, and she convulsed wildly in front of the bar like a fish being dragged ashore.

"Jiang...you...damn it..."

He reacted extremely quickly, immediately circulating the True Dragon Qi within his body to his entire being, and the numbness dissipated in just a few seconds.

Once Ai recovered, she looked at Jiang Chen, who had a mischievous grin on his face.

The two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh and curse at the same time.

"This drink is strong enough, I like it."

"Then come again, I'll make you a special 100,000-volt one."

"I'm not Ash Ketchum, who can withstand 100,000 volts and survive."

The two stopped fooling around at the bar and, holding their drinks, retreated to a booth in the corner.

The atmosphere quieted down again.

Jiang Chen briefly recounted his experiences over the past eight months, emphasizing the backlash from the blood coral tai Sui within his body. He stated that he could not leave the bar for too long until this hidden danger was resolved.

Ai Yi also revealed that he had initially mastered the totem of the nine sons of the dragon and had gained a foothold in the foundation.

Jiang Chen was not surprised at all.

Ai Yi is a dragon among men, a natural protagonist template. He can get along well anywhere and has nothing to worry about.

"What are your plans for the future?" Ai asked.

"Let's deal with our own troubles first."

"Eat your food one bite at a time, and walk your path one step at a time."

After catching up, Jiang Chen changed the subject and extended his hand without any hesitation.

"Give me the money."

Ai was stunned.

"I've spent all my salary these past few months on alcohol for Cat Master. Now I've adopted a child, and the expenses are too high, so I'm short on cash." Jiang Chen said matter-of-factly, "I'm begging you, someone who's not short of money, to lend me a hand."

Ai burst out laughing.

"You did take that child away, I knew it, he's very talented?"

Jiang Chen nodded and called the gamer who was studying the cards in the basement up.

"Game, come here and say hello to your Uncle Ai."

Ai Yi was a little speechless. How old was he? He was already acting like an uncle. It would be better if the game just called him brother. But he still had to give him the red envelope. Money was the last thing he needed.

Moreover, since his brother had already asked, he naturally wouldn't be stingy; he transferred 100,000 yuan directly.

The atmosphere in the booth was harmonious.

Just then.

"Ring ring—"

The brass doorbell hanging on the bar door made an unusual sound.

Gluttony, Big Yellow, Big White, and the others—no, non-human beings—all looked toward the door.

A man wearing gold-rimmed glasses walked in.

His pace was neither hurried nor slow.

His gaze swept past everyone else, precisely locking onto Ai Yi and Jiang Chen in the booth.

The person who came in was Dongfang Liang.

The smile on Ai Yi's face vanished the moment she saw who it was.

Only two words remained in my mind.

Well, he knew he couldn't fool this guy, but he never expected that Dongfang Liang would find him so quickly.