Chapter 14: Fang Yuebai, the Godlike Lawyer

Chapter 14: The Godlike Lawyer Fang Yuebai

Not long ago, Luo Qianning suddenly vanished from Lu Li’s sight along with the café, which startled him greatly.

The sensation was akin to the “Four Saints Testing the Zen Mind” episode in Journey to the West.

One moment they were in the grand mansion, and the next, both the mansion and the people were gone without a trace.

By all rights, Luo Qianning shouldn’t possess such an ability.

At that moment, Lu Li was terrified. He feared that Luo Qianning was merely an illusion, especially since this was all happening within the dreamscape woven by Miss Bai.

Or perhaps Miss Bai had made Miss Luo disappear?

For a while, Lu Li couldn’t distinguish whether this was dream or reality.

Don’t ask—just admit you’re scared.

Yet, there were others even more frightened than him.

Originally, the three called Xingtian hoped that these two monsters would destroy each other, giving them a slim chance to seize survival.

But these two creatures were chatting quite cheerfully?

Though, for some reason, even with heightened senses, they couldn’t catch what the two monsters were saying, but at least they seemed to be getting along.

However, monsters are monsters; they attacked each other without warning!

How did that silver-haired monster vanish along with the café?

Even under their full attention, they didn’t notice at all!

This creature disguised in Lu Li’s skin was terrifying!

Able to instantly kill a dungeon boss—could he be the real final boss?

Or was he the hidden boss of this dungeon?

Just like in “Xuan Yuan Sword III: Clouds Beyond the Mountains,” where Satan is the apparent final boss, but if certain conditions are met, you can face two hidden bosses: Chi You and the Bull Demon King.

But now, they definitely didn’t dare to confront Lu Li.

Their mission was simply to survive three days.

One and a half days had already passed; as long as they lived through the next day and a half, they could walk away free.

So their current task was to serve this monster well.

If he didn’t kill anyone within this day and a half, once the time was up, he wouldn’t even have the chance to strike.

They didn’t have the courage to rebel, but they certainly had the guts to flatter—and in a big way!

The three exchanged glances, understanding each other’s thoughts.

Xingtian cautiously approached Lu Li, neither too close nor too far, and quietly asked, “Any instructions? Shall we continue searching for that person?”

Earlier, at the crossroads, he noticed the traffic lights were still reversed, and even passing vehicles had their daytime headlights on.

That meant the silver-haired monster was definitely still alive.

At most, he had been injured by the one in front of them.

He thought he could brag to other reincarnators later.

Dude had seen two dungeon bosses in one dungeon!

Provided he actually survived to tell the tale.

Seeing Xingtian’s reaction, Lu Li immediately understood.

These guys knew about Miss Luo.

At least, they knew part of the story.

And they considered themselves as great monsters on the same level as Miss Luo.

No way they’d let such an advantage slip away!

An idea sparked in Lu Li’s mind.

“Got a gun?”

“Got, got, got!” Xingtian nodded eagerly.

Poor fellow, a proud seven-foot man who used to have a formidable reputation in the reincarnation world.

Now he was as cowardly as a dog.

No choice—he had long since abandoned his principles to survive.

Or rather, reincarnators had no bottom line.

Those with principles simply didn’t last long.

Xingtian clasped his hands behind his back, then produced a silver M1911A1 pistol, offering it with both hands.

“This ‘Hunter’ has infinite bullets and can harm supernatural and paranormal beings. You take it.”

Infinite ammo? Supernatural? Paranormal?

Lu Li narrowed his eyes slightly and calmly accepted the pistol, slipping it into his pocket.

He needed to pretend he was a powerful figure on par with Miss Luo, so his expression had to remain composed.

But if what this guy said was true, it was quite overwhelming!

Could it be that this world had not only monsters but real ghosts?

Right now, Lu Li hoped these ghosts looked as good as Miss Bai Luo.

They’d have to be female ghosts.

And the way this gun was produced—Lu Li had seen novels, movies, and anime before.

Was this some sort of miniature universe conjuring?

Seeing Lu Li take the gun, Xingtian breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn’t afraid Lu Li would accept the weapon, but feared he wouldn’t!

Though Lu Li might still not spare them, at least Xingtian felt a bit more comfortable.

It was like slipping a bribe to a surgeon—though they wouldn’t accept it, if they did, you’d feel reassured.

Since the creature seemed in a good mood, Xingtian cautiously asked, “Where are you headed now?”

Lu Li gave him a faint, ambiguous glance. First, he needed to confirm their identities.

After a moment’s consideration, Lu Li instructed, “Take me to the Jianshui District Court.”

He had someone to find there.

That person was a civil servant—a salaried slacker.

Yes, the very one who had introduced Lu Li’s potential match: Fang Yuebai.

She was a public defender.

As for why Lu Li called her a salaried slacker—

Recalling her “record,” Lu Li sighed inwardly.

“Brother Li, are you treating me to a meal?”

In the courthouse parking lot, a striking beauty about 1.7 meters tall, clad in a black office outfit with gold-rimmed glasses and long straight black hair, approached with a stack of documents, looking dispirited.

Up close, she cast a wary glance at Xingtian and the others. “Are they your friends?”

“Sort of,” Lu Li quickly changed the subject. “You look like you lost your wallet again. Lost another case?”

Fang Yuebai bit her lip, hesitating before reluctantly nodding, “Yeah.”

Lu Li chuckled, “I thought so.”

Indeed, the reason he considered her a salaried slacker was because, as a public defense lawyer, she never won a case.

What had she been doing before?

There were plenty of examples!

For instance—

Fang Yuebai: “What’s your birthday?”

Witness: “March 16.”

Fang Yuebai: “Which year?”

Witness: “Every year.”

Or—

Fang Yuebai: “You say you have amnesia. Does that mean the symptoms make you forget things?”

Defendant: “Yes.”

Fang Yuebai: “Can you give examples of what you forgot?”

Defendant: “Your Honor, can I request a different lawyer?”

And more like—

Fang Yuebai: “Were you at the crime scene when this photo was taken?”

Witness: “If not me, then who?”

Fang Yuebai: “Doctor Li, during the autopsy, how many were dead?”

Witness: “All of them. The living would resist.”

Such absurd tactics were countless.

But she was a government employee with an official position, so she had managed to keep her job.

The court made full use of her, assigning her to defend unrepresented defendants in cases with overwhelming evidence.

Thus, she earned the “impressive” record of zero victories in three years.

Lu Li lit a cigarette and took a drag, then advised, “You should just quit. I think you’re wasted as a lawyer.”

“I want to, but the pressures women face are something men don’t understand. I have to buy a house, a car, prepare a dowry, and then pay off the loans. Being a woman is so hard!”

Fang Yuebai sighed, teasing Lu Li with a playful smile, “Brother Li, how about you take me in? I want to enjoy the soft life from a tall, rich, and handsome guy.

“Besides, we’re just three years apart. As the saying goes: ‘Men three years older, hold the golden brick.’ You smoke and drink, but I know you’re a good man.”

Lu Li: “…”

Why did this feel so strange?