The room is as warm as spring and lavishly decorated, there's definitely no issue with comfort. Watching Shen Qiang who was calmly brewing tea, a trace of cold laughter flashed in Qing Xie's eyes, thinking to himself, "Shen Qiang, you might not be such a bad guy, but you've forgotten that people are inherently suspicious. The more you treat them well, the more they'll think you have ulterior motives. So you're simply a pig."

With a sense of satisfaction in his heart, Qing Xie stepped into the room and comfortably sat on the sofa to Shen Qiang's left.

Shen Qiang handed him a cup of freshly brewed tea, smiled, and said, "The previous owner of this house was a small entrepreneur whose business couldn't continue, so he left the Provincial City and sold this house. I thought it was just right for you all, so I bought it. Besides, I've seen the condition of the house, and all the aspects are quite good. With double-layered windows, noise isn't much of an issue if you keep them closed."

Accepting Shen Qiang's tea, Qing Xie smiled with hints of underlying meaning, "This house is so big and well located, I'm afraid it wasn't cheap."

"Nineteen million." Shen Qiang smiled calmly and said, "The owner was eager to sell, so the price was relatively cheap."

Numerous Dragon Group combat team members' eyes instantly widened.

"Nineteen million, without even batting an eye?"

"Damn it, thinking carefully, I probably won't be able to earn this amount in a lifetime."

"Rich, really rich, being this wealthy, surely Shen Qiang has done countless dirty deeds in the dark."

Just as everyone was grumbling in their hearts, Qing Xie, clearly aware of what they were thinking, said with a proud look in his eyes, "I never imagined, someone as wealthy as Mr. Shen would spend so much on us small figures. I'm not only flattered but also wondering how I should repay this kindness in the future."

At that moment, Shen Qiang smiled, then leaned back on the sofa, and very calmly looked at the Dragon Group combat team members standing in the room, who refused to sit, and smiled slightly, "I can almost guess what you are thinking. You're probably wondering why I'm treating you so well."

Everyone was silent, merely looking at Shen Qiang coldly.

Shen Qiang smiled, took out a Nightmare mask from his Storage Ring, and casually placed it on the table.

Then, amidst the astonished looks of everyone, he calmly said, "Because I was also once a member of the combat team. They called me Nightmare, the strongest Supernova. My bounty exceeded a hundred million the moment I debuted. So, at that time, the Dragon Group protected me for a long time and prohibited me from taking missions as Nightmare."

Smiling at the astonished faces, Shen Qiang said, "So my identity was the team doctor. My captain was Qian Shanxue."

Taking a light sip of tea, Shen Qiang continued, "Later, by coincidence, I became the King of Demons. My identity then changed to Security Advisor for the Dragon Group, but I've never forgotten those days in the combat team."

"Death, slaughter, cruel criminals, fallen teammates." Placing the teacup down, Shen Qiang sighed, "But now I must leave the combat team because I am the King of Demons, and the boss of Heshenghe. My real strength lies in medicine, so by leaving the combat team, I can help more people."

"And you must continue to work hard in the combat team. You are the people's guardians. I may be wealthy now, but there aren't many ways I can truly help you. So letting you live here is my personal way of expressing respect to my colleagues."

"You are heroes, and it's only right that you should live well, use good things, but sometimes the conditions are indeed tough. I was once a combat team member, I know what it's like to deal with Death God day in and day out, so relax."

"Come over, I'm doing these things without the need for any of your reciprocation, because that's completely unnecessary."

Smiling warmly at the dumbfounded Dragon Group combat team members, Shen Qiang said, "Because now under my command, there are five super strong individuals at the Dao Fruit Stage, not to mention Zuo Lianghao and other strong Mixed Element Realm fighters."

"So don't worry about me scheming against you. I just hope, within my capability, to provide you with some help to fight with peace of mind."

Instantly, the Dragon Group combat team members exchanged looks, though not speaking, their eyes full of shock communicating silently.

"Shen Qiang was really the Dragon Group's Supernova, Nightmare. Damn, he's one of us!"

"Holy crap, a comrade from the old days."

"No wonder Shen Qiang treats us so warmly, turns out he's from the combat team too!"

Qing Xie was stunned, the rumor about Shen Qiang being Nightmare wasn't utterly unknown in the Dragon Group; there were rumors, but rumors didn't mean truth. But now, seeing the calm Shen Qiang and that Nightmare mask, Qing Xie instantly realized something bad was going to happen.

Just then, the voluptuous Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu hurriedly came in.

Then she smiled, at Shen Qiang's nod of acknowledgment.

She poured out a heap of things from the Storage Ring.

Toothpaste, toothbrush, pajamas, luggage, soap, shower gel, razors, socks, imported beer, a ton of snacks, cigarettes, bedsheets, slippers, it looked like she moved a small convenience store home.

Amid the astonished gazes of everyone, Shen Qiang stood up with a serene smile, saying, "I know combat team guys usually aren't too particular about small details, so I specifically had Secretary Ke buy some daily necessities for you. There isn't much I can do, probably just this. If you encounter any issues in life or on missions, you can call her. If there's anything we can help with, we'll definitely step in."

Grabbing his jacket from the sofa beside him, Shen Qiang put it on, laughed, "You just arrived and need to tidy up and organize the room. I won't bother you. Even though this house cost nineteen million, all ownership is mine. So when you have a new base in the future, selling it won't make me lose money. So don't feel any burden and just live here comfortably."

With that said, Shen Qiang walked out.

The many Dragon Group combat team members, at a loss for words, stared blankly as Shen Qiang left with Ke Bizhu and Ji Wei.

One team member couldn't hold it any longer and said with a complicated expression, "I feel so conflicted now, I'm guilty. Damn, Shen Qiang is Nightmare, the combat team's field doctor. Now he can't stay in the combat team, so he wants to take care of us, but we were overthinking it all, we wronged him."

The burly fat man also said in a deep voice, "Sigh... It was us overthinking. If you think about it carefully, we really have nothing worth Shen Qiang's scheming. His strong subordinates are as numerous as the clouds, all with cultivation far exceeding ours. No need to mention the five at the Dao Fruit Stage, just Zuo Lianghao alone is out of our league."

"Exactly, aside from pursuing those criminal cultivators, we have no authority at all. We can't bring Shen Qiang any benefits either. Shen Qiang is just remembering his old comrades, which is why he wants to take care of us."

Looking at the face of Qing Xie, as dark as iron and somber as water.

A previously silent team member spoke, "Captain, I don't know if there's any misunderstanding between you and Shen Qiang, but now, I'm very sure, Shen Qiang is a good person. With his current strength and influence, he doesn't need to care about us at all. Even if he indeed did some shady things, that's not something we can interfere with."

Instantly, Qing Xie, with a face as dark as iron, turned and entered the room without a word, then with a bang, locked himself in the study.

Leaning against the door, he closed his eyes, muttered to himself.

"Plan A failed, Shen Qiang gained the team's recognition and respect. Even if they found out Shen Qiang did something wrong, they would absolutely not team up with me to kill him, so..."

Opening his eyes, a chilling gleam flashed in Qing Xie's eyes.

"Then to kill him, the only thing left is that terrifying Demon Beast!"

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