The NO.1 Food Stall in the Wasteland novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Need Some Backing

Shen Lu really didn’t get it. She was just running a small stall on the roadside to earn a little for living expenses, so why was every single day filled with trouble?

Staring at the men rolling up their sleeves, Shen Lu discreetly cranked her power to the maximum.

The fastest of them kicked her sign away and reached for the iron bucket holding her mint water.

Shen Lu bit her lip and jabbed right at him.

With a ZAP, the man’s entire body stiffened violently. His eyes bulged as he fell straight back.

Shen Lu’s heart hammered in her chest, and her breathing deepened considerably.

Accidentally killing someone through a door was completely different from seeing it happen by her own hand.

But she didn’t let it show, putting on a stony face and doing her best to look ruthless.

"Try me again if you’re not afraid to die."

The men were stunned. The young woman looked so delicate and soft; they thought she’d be an easy mark. Who knew she’d be so vicious?

"Quite the lively scene, huh?" Xue Can had arrived at some point. He stood with his arms crossed, his tone chilling. "Are you buying something? If not, scram."

Xue Can had a bit of a reputation in the Imperial City, especially in hooligan circles. After all, he used to be one of them before awakening his superpower and joining a Mercenary Corps.

"W-We’re leaving right now." The men didn’t dare talk back to Xue Can. They dragged their electrocuted buddy away and vanished in a hurry.

Xue Can took two steps closer and looked down at her. "Can you fill up my water bottle today?"

’I did help her out today,’ he thought. ’That should earn me a little gratitude, right?’

Shen Lu was still a bit dazed. Hearing his question, the breath she’d been holding in her chest suddenly escaped. She took two steps back, bumping into her cart.

"I..." The young woman was a little unsettled. "Am I... going to be arrested?"

After all, she had just attacked someone on a public street.

Shen Lu didn’t want to end up in jail over a common thug.

"Not if no one reports it."

"So should I make a run for it now?"

"If you need, I can help take care of it." Xue Can rarely took the initiative to offer his services like this. His gaze drifted subtly toward the bucket of mint water. "Just a small reward from Miss Shen will do."

"How much?"

"One bucket of mint water and 20 eggettes."

Shen Lu thought for a moment. "Deal."

Her trash-picking haul today had been pretty good anyway. She could afford Xue Can’s fee and still have enough ingredients to complete her daily mission.

Xue Can nodded slightly and turned to leave.

About ten minutes later, he was back.

"It’s done. I’ve handled it. Their little gang won’t be coming around to cause trouble anymore."

"Thank you." Shen Lu tipped the eggettes from the machine into a plastic box. "You’ll have to wait a bit for all 20 eggettes. The mint water is right there, you can fill it yourself, but I can’t give you the bucket."

Every little bit saved counted. In a way, Shen Lu was quite frugal.

"Alright." Xue Can once again took out that silver-white water bottle. It didn’t look big, but its capacity was enormous—it could hold two buckets of water, a product of high technology.

As he poured every last drop of mint water into his bottle, a flash of delight crossed Xue Can’s indifferent eyes.

’If I drink this sparingly, I can have at least three good days.’

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