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The Elf Priest approached, a striking Beauty shrouded in the cool mist of the night, appearing dreamlike and ethereal. As the moonlight pierced through the evening fog, a familiar figure came into view—who else could it be but Blank?
“Professor Ji?”
“Yan Jie?”
Cold Man shifted his gaze between her and the Black-Clad Thief, observing the two standing side by side without moving closer. A flicker of contemplation crossed his eyes as he asked, “Do you know Aye?”
“You know each other?”
The low, raspy Voice chimed in simultaneously, tinged with surprise and scrutiny.
Their direct stares met, but she selectively turned her attention to the Elf Priest’s Beauty, ignoring the other person’s question. She nodded and said, “I know her, but we’re not close.”
At her words, Black-Clad Thief’s expression darkened instantly.
A spark of fire flickered in his Peach Blossom Eyes.
“Girl, your ability to turn your back on someone is quicker than flipping a page.”
His casual tone carried a deep chill.
In response, she silently offered him a Expressionless profile.
“Yan Jie, are you free now?”
Originally waiting for a special item supply, Qin Huai had grown impatient after a long wait. With a mission at hand, he had no choice but to come over, only to unexpectedly encounter someone he didn’t anticipate.
“She’s not free.”
After hastily answering, Qin Huai stood between the two, locking eyes with the girl’s darkened gaze. "Are we not familiar with each other?"
Not understanding why the other party was fixated on this, Yan Yan felt a wave of deep helplessness wash over her anxious heart. She replied coldly, "What do you want to ask?"
Upon hearing this, the Black-Clad Thief's Peach Blossom Eyes glinted with a cold light. Half of his red lips seemed to have something to say but fell silent instead. In truth, even he was unclear about what he wanted to ask.
The chilling atmosphere surrounding them caught the attention of the Elf Priest standing nearby, who subtly stepped back a bit, leaving space for the two who were at odds.
The man in black took a step closer, and the sudden proximity caught both off guard. It felt as if they could hear each other's hearts pounding in their chests. He focused intently on the girl’s chin, his gaze seemingly trying to bloom a flower from her presence, constantly confirming where the emotions clamoring in his mind originated from.
It wasn't until the girl suddenly looked up that he found himself unexpectedly meeting her calm and unfathomable eyes, dark and deep. He let out a breath he didn't realize he was holding. The darkness in her eyes remained unchanged, just as silent as before, and his previously restless emotions seemed to dissipate in an instant. He brushed aside the loose strands of hair that had fallen when he bowed his head and spoke with his usual nonchalance.
"Nothing much, just curious about a few things."
Yan Yan's questioning gaze turned toward him. Seeing that he had no intention of elaborating, she decided not to press further. She stepped aside from him and addressed the figure standing in the night.
"Professor Ji, I happen to have something to discuss with you," she glanced at the traveling merchant who had just appeared and asked uncertainly, "Can you wait for me for three minutes?"
Following her line of sight to where the merchant stood, Blank nodded.
Turning away from him, she approached the cloaked traveling merchant NPC. She quickly opened the trading interface and clicked on several items she needed. Her finger hesitated for a moment over the Antidote Formula before she ultimately clicked to purchase it.
The moment she acquired the Antidote Formula, both her Main City Reputation and Resource Merit Points dropped to zero.
As for the remaining items, they would have to wait for another day.
With a regretful glance back at Malachite, she swiftly turned and left.
Not far away, the man in black directed his thoughts toward where her finger had lingered moments ago. After a pause, he did not follow after the two but instead approached the traveling merchant.
Cloud Guest Restaurant.
“Strict Language is more stable than last time,” Blank said as he opened the received data, quickly browsing through it before continuing, “If we maintain this for a long time, delaying until the Game Pod project starts seems feasible. However, before that, I hope you can find an opportunity to visit the research institute and explain to her in person why your name is not on the family relocation list. After all, emotions are also an important factor affecting health data.”
Silence spread within the booth.
“Creak—”
The booth door was pushed open, and the late-arriving Black-Clad Thief appeared at the entrance with a tall figure. As his voice fell, he added, “The defenses in Area A are not as strict as imagined. If you want to go, it's quite simple.”
“Aye—”
The cold tone carried a warning, like ice shards falling sharply into Qin Huai's ears.
“Tsk—You want someone to go see your—patient,” he emphasized the word ‘patient’ with particular significance. Under the warning gaze from the other party, he collected his emotions and said, “Yet you’re not providing a way for them to go. Are you planning to personally escort them to d Zone for a meeting?”
“Impossible. Strict Language currently cannot withstand the harsh environment of d Zone.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Black-Masked let out a cold laugh. With a long stride, he casually sat beside the girl who was quietly sitting at the table and said, “Miss, your sister is waiting for you in Area A. Would you like to come with me?”
From the information gathered, it seemed that this girl would do anything to receive treatment at the research institute in Area A.
Leaning in close, his warm breath brushed against Strict Language's ear, reminiscent of the humid sensation when they stood facing each other earlier—tingling and awkward.
He slightly turned his head away. “Professor Ji, I will reassure Ayu. Also, I will settle the expenses from last time in three days.”
He then stood up and said, “I have other matters to attend to; I’ll be leaving first.”
Upon exiting Cloud Guest Restaurant, he glanced back at the person following him. The girl’s face was calm but bore a hint of coldness. “Why are you following me?”
“Don’t you know your life is quite valuable right now?”
“Are you tempted by the bounty that Crimson Dusk has placed on me through the Shadow Alliance?”
“Chh—”
The man's narrow brows lifted in a nonchalant, roguish manner. “I’m not interested in him—” he drawled, his tone laden with meaning. “What could make me interested? Hmm—” His gaze swept over her from head to toe, the heat of his stare making Yan Yan feel uncomfortable. Noticing the girl frown, he shifted the conversation instead. “The news about the Guild Establishment Order being in your hands has leaked.”
As expected, he saw the girl’s complexion change abruptly, but in an instant, she quickly regained her composure.
“What? Do you want to expose my token too?”
Her words were chillingly calm.
In the face of immense profit, not everyone could resist temptation, especially for those from the Shadow Alliance; their standards of behavior were even more blatant when it came to interests.
Her sudden wariness made Qin Huai's eyes turn cold.
“Girl, do I look like someone who wants to expose your token?”
“Absolutely.”
Once again caught off guard by her response, Qin Huai felt for the first time that dealing with this girl was tricky; even the malachite in his palm felt heavier.
Stepping out of the Safe Zone, it was no surprise that a group of followers trailed behind him.
He pulled up the message interface that had been persistently reminding him since long ago.
[Private Chat Channel] Information Broker: Are you there?
A message from three hours ago.
[Private Chat Channel] Information Broker: Is the Guild Establishment Order really in your hands?!
A message from two hours ago.
【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: Someone buys your Coordinate. 【Private Chat Channel】Jiang Linchuan: Can we negotiate a business regarding Guild Establishment Order? 【Private Chat Channel】Huo Suixin: Yan Yan, Dongfeng is looking for you to buy Guild Establishment Order, please don’t sell it! Information from a moment ago. Ding ding ding—— Another string of messages came in. 【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: Stay in the Safe Zone and don’t come out! 【Private Chat Channel】Silent: It’s too late. 【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker:. . . . . . Then a barrage of information bombarded me. 【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: Just reply to my message now! 【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: Where are you now? 【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: No need, watch World Channel! [Private Chat Channel] Information Broker: A large wave of people are rushing towards you—— Frowning, he clicked on the World Channel which he had never opened before. In the fast-scrolling information, the constantly updated Coordinate could be vaguely seen. Click and her name. [World Channel]Shishi: Guild Establishment Order Coordinate Summerwater CityOutside 947948 [World Channel]Respectable Young Lady: Information update, Coordinate Summerwater Cityoutside 956957.
【World Channel】Shishi: IdSilent, Casual Players.
【World Channel】Handsome Brother: Silent is a ruthless character, everyone be careful! My friend and I were brutally eliminated by her on Dragon Island. The truth is in the link: [818 My Bloody Experience on Dragon Island].
【World Channel】Troublesome Fairy: Is Ls brain-dead?
【World Channel】The Lord's Gift: You brain-dead fool, you're spouting nonsense!
【World Channel】Weak Water Three Thousand: That female player IdShishi is from Blood Red Guild!
【World Channel】Sincere: That brain-dead one, provide evidence. Also, why do two trash members of Blood Red Guild slander others?
【World Channel】Official Language Ripple: Between Blood Red and Silent, I trust Silent!
【World Channel】Handsome Brother: Silent not only killed us but also stole our Guild Bss! The truth is in the link: [818 That Shameless Female Archer Stealing Bss All Process].
【World Channel】Information Broker: Oh come on—bringing up a bunch of old news, the dogs of Blood Red are barking again. Crimson Dusk, come collect your people, don’t embarrass yourselves on World Channel.
【World Channel】Crimson Dusk: Information Broker, don’t confuse right and wrong. It’s a fact that Silent killed our people and stole our Bss. A hefty bounty for Silent, 1 gold for each kill.
【World Channel】Information Broker: Puff—sorry, I couldn’t help but laugh, 1 gold? Is the Blood Color Guild Leader here to make jokes? Have you gone broke recently?
【World Channel】Mei Renai: Puff—sorry, I laughed too!
【World Channel】Fairy Name Like Jade: Oh my—this is hilarious, is the Blood Color Guild Leader here to entertain us? Hope everyone doesn’t fall for the false 818 information~
【World Channel】Abandoned Gunslinger: My brother and I can testify, that Id Silent, that Bitch, is ruthless and kills indiscriminately!
【World Channel】Fat Meat Pigeon: The truth is in the link: [818 First Time Being Brutally Slaughtered].
【World Channel】The Lord's Gift: It's you guys! Everyone don’t believe them, they are liars! And they bully female players!
World Channel: Fat Meat Pigeon and Abandoned Gunslinger are trash that specialize in bullying female players.
World Channel: Hunt down those two pieces of trash; kill them on sight.
...
The chatter on World Channel continued incessantly.
Yan Yan turned off all channels, coldly observing a group of people approaching from behind, spotting a few familiar faces among them.
“Tsk—what a bunch of reckless fools,” Qin Huai scoffed, twirling the dagger in his hand, the Cold Radiance flickering skillfully at his fingertips.
The two exchanged glances, seemingly transported back to the scene before the nuclear explosion in E Zone.
A bloody storm was about to erupt once again in the game. (To be continued.)
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