Chapter 105

Chapter 105

The unique cold red of the sunset once again spread across the streets and alleys of Peach Blossom Land, turning the dense fog into a hazy pink.

Unknowingly, the second day finally came to an end.

On this rare free evening, Xi Yu and Luo Xi sat on the city wall eating dinner, sharing a precious bag of clean water. They sighed, saying, "Although this instance has been busy, it really makes time fly."

"Because the tasks mainly involve interacting with NPCs, there's less conflict between players," Luo Xi said softly. "But there’s definitely going to be an explosion. Right now, things seem calm, but it’s just a matter of information imbalance."

Xi Yu thought for a moment and asked in confusion, "Do you mean the five NPCs will influence each other? But aside from you being sent to investigate Lin Lan’er, nothing’s really happened."

Luo Xi narrowed his eyes. "Tomorrow, ask Su Ziyan. He should have successfully entered the Lin mansion to help out."

"But he has no other choices besides the Lin mansion. He might not confess," Xi Yu sighed. "I chose Fox Fourth Aunt as the boss, thinking she was a key figure, but she’s only interested in making money and hasn’t participated in anything."

"Not participating doesn't mean she doesn't know," Luo Xi said. "Tomorrow, you should chat with her more, since you’re the only player left there."

Just as Xi Yu agreed, he noticed two familiar figures slowly walking toward Peach Blossom Land—Chi Miao and Dan Yun, who were apprentices of the swordsman. He quickly tugged Luo Xi down to avoid being noticed.

Dan Yun was the first to stop at the gate, slapping it forcefully and calling out, "Hey, we’re back! Open up!"

A moment later, an armored NPC hesitated and approached, carefully checking them before complaining, "Why do you always go outside at such dangerous times?"

Dan Yun huffed, "We were also ordered by the Great Hero Chi to help Yonghe Hall search for a life-saving herb. We’re risking our lives, and you’re still talking nonsense?"

"If you ask me, antidotes and such are just a pipe dream," the armored NPC said helplessly. "Fine, fine, get inside. The sky is about to get dark, and the corpses and ghosts will be close soon."

Dan Yun didn’t say anything else, shaking off Chi Miao and walking toward the Lin family’s direction, obviously heading to meet Lu Yan.

Hong Feng stopped in place, rubbing his hungry stomach, and couldn’t help but walk toward the market.

After the two disappeared, Xi Yu straightened up. "So their mission was to leave the city. No wonder we haven’t seen them in the past two days."

"Hmph, staying away from everyone means they’re definitely up to no good," Luo Xi said, putting his arm around Xi Yu’s shoulder. "I’ll send you to the shelter first, then I’ll check on what those two are doing."

Losing his strength, Xi Yu couldn’t keep up with the acrobatics, but he wasn’t holding Luo Xi back. "It’s fine, I’ll go to the shelter myself. You be careful, take this."

Luo Xi took the water bag he handed over and couldn’t help but look at Xi Yu’s tired face, his gaze full of unintentional tenderness. He naturally pushed the water bag back to him, climbed down the city wall, and after landing, said, "See you at the shelter. Don’t wander off."

Xi Yu smiled.

Luo Xi couldn’t resist kissing his forehead before hurriedly leaving.

Left alone, Xi Yu couldn’t help but feel empty. His gaze unintentionally fell on the long spears and swords in the hands of the armored NPCs, remembering what Fox Fourth Aunt had said about the weapon shop. Now, the streamers had no defensive tools. If he could get a suitable weapon for Luo Xi first, it would naturally increase their chances.

Meanwhile, Dan Yun, focused on finding Lu Yan, was unaware that her memory had been taken by Fox Fourth Aunt. She unknowingly took many detours before seeing the grand door of the Lin mansion. Her fatigue made her emotions a bit irritable, and she didn’t notice Luo Xi trailing behind her from afar.

Su Ziyan had indeed successfully become a servant of the Lin mansion. He came out with Lu Yan after "work" and saw that the other two were together, but he had no one to meet him and had to walk alone toward the market, likely to buy food.

Dan Yun coldly watched Su Ziyan’s back and, knowing he couldn’t hear her, said, "I heard the system notification that that guy’s companion has been eliminated, but since Su Zhen is still alive, it means the cost of killing is bearable."

Although Lu Yan couldn’t see, she remained calm and composed. "I’ve already checked. To kill someone, you need to pay an 80-tael ransom."

Dan Yun immediately became interested. "Really? So anyone with more than 80 taels of silver on them can be killed?"

"Right now, Su Ziyan is a good target. He can’t protect himself," Lu Yan narrowed her eyes. "I just can’t be sure about the relationship between Luo Xi, Xi Yu, and him. If they’ve made enemies, it’ll be trouble for them."Dan Yun hummed and said, “What’s there to fear? Xi Yu has already exhausted his strength. I can take on Luo Xi in a fight.”

Lu Yan shook her head, smiling as she walked.

Hidden in the shadows, Luo Xi vaguely overheard their discussion. He knew that those who could not be seen would have keener hearing than usual, so he dared not even breathe loudly.

Dan Yun, unaware, clicked her tongue and said, “I understand you want to be safe, but Chi Miao is going against Taoyuan. In the future, Luo Xi will definitely be ordered to stop me, so I need to find a chance to eliminate him first.”

Lu Yan was surprised. “Oh?”

Dan Yun lowered her voice and spoke to her in detail, causing Lu Yan to nod repeatedly.

In the shadows, Luo Xi narrowed his eyes, both mocking them inwardly and becoming more cautious. When the two girls had completely disappeared, he quietly stood up and headed back to the shelter to find Xi Yu.

Life these past two days had not been easy for everyone, especially for the streamers who were short on supplies. They were tortured by hunger and thirst and could barely continue pushing through the tasks. Therefore, even if they were low on silver, they would still go to the market to buy some replenishments if they could bear it.

Xi Yu had been sitting at the shelter's entrance, watching as everyone returned with their water pouches. Naturally, he had a rough estimate of the remaining silver, and a sense of concern about the future began to form in him—because apart from Su Ziyan, only Dan Yun and Lu Yan had spare money left. After deducting the accommodation fee for today and the thirty liang spent on dinner, he only had thirty liang left… So tomorrow, no matter what, he would have to pawn something.

Fox Fourth Aunt had been eyeing Luo Xi’s strength, and she might scheme to make Luo Xi become just as useless as her. But that wouldn't do. Even though Luo Xi would gain quite a bit of silver, he would instantly become prey for the other streamers.

As he was deeply lost in thought, he suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder and tensed up, turning around.

It was none other than Luo Xi, who had returned without him noticing.

Luo Xi supported his silver fox mask, revealing a proud smile. “Finally scared you, huh? Let’s go. The wind here’s chilly.”

Xi Yu was helped to his feet, and without any warning, he stumbled into Luo Xi's arms.

Luo Xi seemed to take the opportunity to be affectionate, but in reality, he whispered in Xi Yu's ear, "Dan Yun and Lu Yan are planning to harm us. Be careful. They still have one hundred and forty liang of silver left. It’s enough for a ransom."

Xi Yu immediately tensed up and nodded silently.

Luo Xi, however, remained calm. “Don’t worry. It’s fine for now. I won’t leave you until Dan Yun is eliminated.”

Though nervous about being targeted by the fiercest woman in the area, Xi Yu felt strangely light as he was protected by his loved one. He quickly regained his composure and smiled at Luo Xi. "It's fine. That woman doesn’t have much memory. It’s easy to fool her."

At that moment, Dan Yun and Lu Yan arrived to check into the shelter.

Dan Yun indeed had a bad attitude and snorted, saying, "Really got time for this? Hugging and cuddling here."

Lu Yan, being helped through the door, frowned and stopped her. "Don’t argue. Get some rest."

It seemed she was the main one keeping the peace between the two, as Dan Yun fell silent.

Meanwhile, Hong Feng, who had been squatting outside enjoying the breeze, laughed heartily. “One pair of lesbians, one pair of gays. No one can say anything. Now, we’re the weird ones.”

Dan Yun, who already disliked men, ignored this big guy and entered without further words.

But Xi Yu couldn’t help but ponder—Hong Feng had already sold his sense of smell and memory. Now, he was helping Chi Miao, the swordsman in need of physical strength and intact limbs. But actually... this man had far more options than Dan Yun. Tomorrow, if he sold his strength or any part of his body, Chi Miao would kick him out. But Hong Feng could still go find work with Fox Fourth Aunt or at the Lin family mansion, so... Hong Feng wouldn't be loyal to Chi Miao!

After considering this, Xi Yu urged Luo Xi to go inside and then walked over, seemingly casually sitting beside Hong Feng. He spoke softly, "I saw you leave the city gate. What did you go do?"Hong Feng was still cautious: “So what if you saw? It’s none of your business. Everyone has their own tasks.”

Xi Yu smiled: “That’s true, but some tasks are easier than others. For example, mixing with Fox Fourth Aunt is not hard. It’s just that before, Su Ziyan couldn’t communicate with the NPCs properly, which got him kicked out. If you ever need to change jobs, I can help you. Fox Fourth Aunt's tasks require some skill.”

Hong Feng immediately teased: “Oh, you look like Su Daji, but you’re so kind? Are you trying to pry information out of me for your husband?”

Actually, Xi Yu had no idea about the situation, this was just a tactic: “No need to mock me. Chi Miao is bound to cause trouble. When that happens, it won’t just be the patrol. Won’t the other NPCs oppose him too? You should think about your escape route.”

Unexpectedly, Hong Feng answered, “You’re right, I’ll think about it.”

At that moment, the last rays of the setting sun disappeared, and Hong Feng seemed a bit nervous. He suddenly stood up and said, “What are you still doing here? The zombie demons will come and bite you to death.”

Saying this, he rushed into the shelter first.

Xi Yu, hearing this, sensed something subtle in the tone and couldn’t help but smile faintly. Only then did he follow behind and entered the safe house.