Chapter 3

The non-human entities that blend into human society actually constitute a vast group

Different races have their own associations, such as the Vampire Association, the Werewolf Association, the Mermaid Association, and various other diverse groups

Li Peipei shot me a glance and said, "What speed can’t be seen with the naked eye? You must have watched too much anime." She rubbed her arms and continued, "That just now was not a vampire; I can't tell what he is, but he is definitely not human."

I only saw his profile illuminated by the shimmering neon lights, his facial contours were sharp, and in those glass-like eyes, there was a cold brilliance I had never seen before. He sat there, yet he resembled a sword poised to be drawn.

However, even though Li Duidui is so formidable, Li Peipei is not afraid to confront him. Today, when encountering a stranger, to back down without a fight truly astonished me

At that time, I speculated and suggested: "Your reckless child might eat your eggs."

I have no money

Where have you gone

I was taken aback

In Chongqing, such weather is also quite common. I put on my hat and planned to jog back. Just as I took a step outside, the tip of my foot landed on a dark shadow on the ground

In this world, there are many monsters, spirits, legendary beings, or so-called superhumans. To summarize themselves in their own words, they are non-human

After knocking for half a day, I still did not see Li Duidui come to answer the door

Readers find it extremely interesting, although I do not quite understand why some people think that Li Duoduo, who confronts others in such a manner, is exceptionally handsome. However, the readers have spent their money, and those who provide the food are the masters. As a somewhat unsuccessful author, my highest mission is to support myself. If the readers enjoy it, I will create it for them to see

... ...

This person

Su Xiaoxin!" Li Peipei called out to me. I averted my gaze from the person who had caught my attention and looked up at Li Peipei, only to find that she had already sent away all the people who had approached us. She stood beside me, casting a glance at the man over there, her expression somewhat inexplicably unpleasant.

The World Non-Human Federation is essentially their version of the United Nations. Under the governance of the World Non-Human Federation, there exists the National Non-Human Management Committee of China, abbreviated as the National Non-Human Committee. Beneath the National Non-Human Committee, there are various provincial and municipal management committees.

In that moment of our gazes meeting, I was unexpectedly struck by a shiver as if a sharp sword were pointed at my throat

What happened? I asked her

Li Peipei's magical weapon is a whip that can change form, which she calls the Egg Whip. When not in use, this whip takes the shape of a round ball.

I want to take it to the hospital to have it removed

The comic I am currently serializing online is titled "Vampire Series - The Vampire Prince Dui Chuan Chang". The protagonist, without a doubt, is Li Dui Dui, and it primarily depicts his daily life of collecting rent and confronting others.

I was drawn to his gaze

Indeed, it may be hard for anyone to believe, but every time I am able to pay the rent, my manuscript fees are invariably spent due to the various, chaotic, and peculiar situations caused by this group of neighbors

After World War II, with the establishment of the United Nations, in response to an era characterized by an explosive increase in information and military power, non-human entities, which were in an absolute numerical disadvantage, decided to form an alliance to prevent large-scale extermination. Vampires, elves, monsters, and other non-human races chose to support one another, enabling them to survive in a world increasingly dominated by humans. Thus, the World Non-Human Alliance (abbreviated as WNHA) was born

The Vampire Unified Association officially relocated its headquarters to Chongqing in January 2015. It is committed to establishing roots in this beautiful mountain city and serving the bright future of vampires worldwide

I have it, let's go

He was dressed in a black down jacket, quietly staring at the glass of wine in front of him, doing nothing at all. The air around him seemed to have solidified, and his tranquility felt so out of place in the atmosphere of the entire bar

Send Mangzi for the surgery to remove the foreign object, while Li and I sit quietly outside waiting

Therefore, when I received the manuscript fee, I did not delay; I immediately withdrew the money, intending to hand it over to him in person, with the utmost seriousness.

Do not pay the rent; if you do, it will only make us seem even more useless

That is Li Peipei's dog, named Mangzi. Apart from eating, drinking, excreting, and sleeping, it cannot do anything else, yet it is Li Peipei's treasured possession

Readers may perceive me as a fantasy comic author, but in reality, I am a genuine realist.

The myriad forms of life are all subtly expressed in this small bar

I held my glass of wine and quietly sat down to the side

I am a person who harbors some prejudices; I believe that the debauchers who frequent bars and the men who easily strike up conversations are not good people

After a few cups of wine, Li Peipei's eyes began to wander around the men nearby. Before long, one after another, men started to approach her to strike up a conversation.

Daytime is the sleeping time for vampires, but the siblings Li Duidui and Li Peipei are both "daywalkers" who can operate during the day. Especially for Li Duidui, in a span of twenty-four hours, no matter the minute, as long as he catches a whiff of money, he can get up at any time.

Speaking of which, this Vampire Unification Association is indeed a remarkable entity

In a flurry, Li Peipei rushed out the door, leading me through several turns before finally stopping. Then, touching his arm, he began to shiver: "Uh, you scared me to death, I got goosebumps from the fright. From now on, I should keep my eggs close to me, damn, this world is really dangerous"

Now, I have one hand on Li Duoduo's door and the other hand holding a bright red ticket. I look at the ticket, then at Li Peipei, and then at Mangzi. Finally, I let out a sigh

This was the content that Teacher Li Peipei earnestly explained to me when I first arrived. At that time, I thought she was talking nonsense. Of course, I have now come to realize my own superficiality and mistakes

The Vampire Unified Association, abbreviated as Xixie, is headed by Li Duidui, who is often referred to as Director Li. The Director has been quite busy with official duties lately, which explains why I haven't seen him around the apartment.

Therefore, I still express my gratitude to Li Duidui, thanking him for his sharp tongue, sarcasm, and lack of malice in daily life, which provide me with stories to illustrate, thank you to him

I waved goodbye to her, and then took the bus back slowly and leisurely.

"Let's go, let's go, let's go." Li Peipei directly grabbed my wrist and pulled me out of the bar.

What happened

Then let's hurry and go

I have been to her messy room and seen her egg whip carelessly thrown into her coffin, which was not yet closed, just like how we humans wake up without making our beds, leaving things in disarray

Wait a moment

Of course, I am even more grateful for his arrogance and aloofness, which led him to disdain my comics, allowing me to live peacefully until now

In my view, the most dazzling presence here is probably Li Peipei. She is so different from the mundane world, which makes her shine so brightly

Little Xin, if you stay too long, you will also start to retort. Today, let us celebrate that the egg did not choke, and also celebrate that you can finally afford the rent! I recently heard about a small bar where the drinks are quite good! Money spent can still be earned back, but wasted good times will never return! Let's go!

Li Peipei has always wanted to find a romantic partner, but she has struggled to find a way to do so. The bar is an important social venue for her, where she evaluates people, searching for someone who can give her that thrilling feeling of love.

He gently blinked, slightly turned his head, and his gaze was neither biased nor off-target, precisely locking onto me

Li Duidui is probably going to be busy for a while longer, and you won't be able to pay the rent for the time being. How about we go celebrate instead

She looked at the small amount of money I had left in my hand and asked me, "Are you going to find Li Duidui to pay the rent?"

In short, you should not go to that bar anymore. Li Peipei looked down at the time and said, "Ah, it's almost ten o'clock, I have to go to class now. You can head back first, be careful on the way."

Well

It is quite rare to see her awake during the day. Normally, I should ask her what is wrong, but Li Peipei is truly a loud and boisterous vampire, so I ignored her and continued to calmly knock on the door of Li Duidui on the first floor

As I turned my head, I saw a pair of long legs clad in cartoon coral fleece pajamas rushing down, while her upper body... was completely obscured by the Alaska that was being held.

Perhaps it is because he has been busy and tired these past few days, his voice is somewhat low and carries a hint of his own unique temperament, mixed with the gentle sound of rain, which creates a somewhat illusory sense of concern in my ears

I was simply persuaded by Li Peipei with this worldly reason

What happened to Mangzi? I asked Li Peipei. I saw that Mangzi's dog head had already drooped down, its tongue hanging out, dripping saliva all over the ground, not much different from a dead dog

And perhaps, a person is capable of sensing the gaze of others upon themselves

After such a long time, the moment to slap the face has finally arrived

I took a cursory glance around; in this bar, there are small groups sitting together chatting, some individuals come to drink away their sorrows, some gather with friends to enjoy lively banter, there are those with ulterior motives, and others simply seeking leisure. The waitstaff weave in and out, encouraging patrons to have another drink. The bartender wipes the glasses and looks up at the people sitting at the bar, his eyes reflecting the numbness of a monotonous daily routine.

I have become accustomed to the presence of these non-human entities in life and am no longer afraid. There is even less reason for Li Peipei to be afraid, as I believe she is quite formidable; at least, Little Wolf and Meimei cannot compete with her. As for Li Duidui's strength, I cannot ascertain it. In Li Peipei's words: "If it really comes to a fight, even ten of me would not be enough for him to play with."

Li Peipei glanced and said: "The Association for Exorcism has recently received a request for assistance, apparently from the Xiangxi area regarding the exhumation of corpses. They have unearthed a few old corpses from decades ago, and the higher-ups have asked us to accompany them in the investigation to avoid any incidents. Li Duidui has been busy with this matter lately and has no time to deal with whether you pay the rent or not"

Otherwise... According to the vampire knowledge that Li Peipei and I have popularized, it should be quite easy for him to kill me

The bus traversed several hills and encountered a few interchanges, and by the time I got off the bus, it was already past 11 o'clock. It would take another twenty minutes to walk back from the bus stop, but at that moment, a light drizzle began to fall from the sky

What are we celebrating ... celebrating the fact that your dog almost choked on its own testicles

Although that person's gaze indeed ... ...

I was still puzzled when the urgent sound of footsteps "thud thud thud" came from upstairs

It swallowed the magical artifact that I dropped on the ground

In recent years, due to the advantages of well-managed urban construction, a stable real estate market, low housing prices, and low living costs in Chongqing, a significant number of non-human residents have been attracted to live here. Additionally, the complex terrain and topography of Chongqing, along with its perennial cloudiness and fog, limited sunlight, and weak ultraviolet radiation, make it an ideal habitat for vampires, which is why it is favored by vampires from all over the world

What should we do now? I asked her

After returning Li Mangzi home, Li Peipei and I went to indulge in a carefree lifestyle

Li Duidui named us the Four Heavenly Kings of Rent, didn't you pay the rent, which means you would be leaving our little group?" Li Peipei tried hard to persuade me, "Moreover, you won't be able to pay the rent in the next couple of days either.

My gaze paused, resting on a man sitting alone in the corner

Li Peipei responded to me in a very carefree manner: "I have a murderous aura on my eggs, and that cowardly fellow won't be able to eat."

Jiefangbei, as lively as ever, Li Peipei and I headed straight to the small bar she mentioned. The atmosphere of the bar was pleasant, with a singer performing on stage, but it was not the kind of loud and raucous place. It was a good spot for chatting, joking, and light-hearted banter

I looked up and saw Li Duidui, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, standing in front of me with his hands in his pockets, holding a large black umbrella

Thank him once again

I am a bit confused: "What happened? Was that also a vampire just now? Have you already fought at a speed invisible to my naked eye?"

Ah! I heard a piercing scream coming from the rooftop, penetrating through eight floors with tremendous force; it is the work of Li Peipei

Each of them possesses a protective talisman unique to themselves. This is very important to them, as it provides protection and accompanies them throughout their lives

I rolled my eyes at Li Peipei: "Li Duidui is annoying, but money is money; I still have to give it to him as it is due."

This is the rent I owe, and it is also the first rent I paid to him. Since I unexpectedly moved into this building, I have not had money to pay the rent. Although I earned some money before, it was all spent on other matters.