CHAPTER 292: 292: DO TASKS FOR THE ACADEMY

"Damn, it’s so touching..."

Huang Shou sat in the jeep heading back to Academy and kept mumbling through his tears and snot, expressing his emotions.

He sought sympathy by hugging Zhou Li beside him and said, "Bro, I’ve never been this moved before..."

He almost wiped the liquid on his face all over Zhou Li.

Zhou Li’s face was full of disdain as he pushed him away with one hand and looked back at Devil King Li Yan, as if saying—help me...

This was a habit he developed during his time at Taiping Mountain, relying on his instinctive trust in Devil King, which was precisely why he was still alive. Otherwise, he probably would’ve never left Taiping Mountain in his lifetime.

"Earl, this..."

A lieutenant who had just boarded the car ambiguously closed the door, but his face was already filled with confusion.

He was filled with countless perplexities as to why their Earl would bring these two ’bandits’ back...

Even if they were wronged, shouldn’t they be handed over to the local authorities for handling...

Li Yan lowered his eyelids, his long eyelashes cast a deep shadow on his face, and he supported his chin with one hand, saying, "Zhou Li, Huang Shou, are you willing to work for Academy?"

As soon as the words were out, everyone was stunned; they didn’t understand what Li Yan meant.

What does working for Academy mean...

Could it be that Earl wants these two bandits to join the military...

As the words fell, the most shocked were probably Huang Shou and Zhou Li, who looked at each other in disbelief, instantly losing their playful demeanor.

Initially...

They were indeed puzzled as to why Devil King wanted to take them back. They were full of speculation, thinking it might be for some special investigation. After all, they had done some bad things, so they didn’t dare to say much.

However...

No one expected such an outcome...

Zhou Li’s face was serious as he kept looking at Devil King. He never thought Devil King remembered their conversation in that dark prison, and even more shocking was that the hand in the darkness not only pulled him out of the abyss but also brought him into a new life with hope—

"Can we really..."

Zhou Li was filled with doubts and lacked confidence.

Li Yan, with his eyelids drooped, lazily spoke in a calm voice, "I’m aware of your situation and can apply for special approval. Also, the weapons you created are advanced; you are absolute talents, and Academy will surely provide protection! So, I’m asking, are you willing?"

Zhou Li and Huang Shou were once classmates at a technological university, considered top students. Their high education made them rare talents, enough to easily find a good, well-paying job.

However—

They didn’t do so. For the sake of chasing their dreams, they ended up in this godforsaken place, almost losing their lives in the process!

Manufacturing devices was their ambition; they hoped to create more high-tech products to bring more benefits to Longxing Country!

But this ambition was exploited by those with ill intentions!

Tie San and Zhou Li were childhood friends; they grew up together. Tie San lacked skills, was idle and aimless, and belonged to the group of unruly people with no aspirations—a complete rogue.

Years ago, Tie San, to avoid his debts, came to Zhou Li for help. Zhou Li, considering their past, softened his heart and helped him, providing food and essentials.

Yet, who would’ve thought this goodwill would bring disaster to Zhou Li...

Tie San was heavily pursued by debt collectors, and his creditor at the time was none other than the well-known Chuan Er. Chuan Er forced him to pay his debts and even threatened to cut off one of Tie San’s hands!