The next day, early in the morning.
After waking up, I felt refreshed. Days without staying up late were filled with life. Only now did I realize that even sunlight could be so dazzling.
In the morning, Ling Yue did not go online. She sat in her new office and received phone call after phone call.
Not long after, Ling Yue's assistant came over with many documents to sign. There was also a righteous middle-aged woman. It was said that the middle-aged woman was the vice president.
Ling Xue, Chrysanthemum Daohana, Qin Yun and the others went online to the 12th floor of the ruins. Right now, there were many players in the ruins, but there were only China players on the 12th floor. In a leveling ground like this, the killing would never stop. The only goal of the China players was to clear out all living beings other than China players.
In the morning, I drove to the Suzhou branch of Sweet Spring Dreams. Jiang Yun managed this place well and personally brought me around. As expected, this place was even better than the main branch in Nanjing. In reality, Ling Yue had a few internal managers of Bluestar participate in the construction of the branch. It would be strange if they were not professional.
At noon, when I returned to the studio, I found everyone waiting for me. As promised, we went to the buffet together.
On the dining table, Iced Tea held a sharp knife in her hand and brandished it as if she was flying. Pieces of mellow and delicious lamb thigh fell onto the plate. Purple Moon and Summer were filled with anticipation as they watched from the side like babies waiting to be suckled.
I asked, "How is the situation in-game?"
Qin Yun replied, "What else can it be? Temple of the Moon has completely collapsed. I heard that the main guild only has a hundred or so corpses that don't go online. All the divisions have been disbanded. Some of the division leaders have gone on their own."
"There is news of Hong Lingwu?"
Qin Yun nodded. "Yes, there is news on the forums. Hong Lingwu's situation is basically stable. Her body is slightly injured but she has been crying on the bed and won't speak. It seems like Wang Junjie's death was a huge blow to her."
I stirred the shark fins in my bowl with a spoon. "Have you found the culprit?"
"Almost. The car that committed the crime is from Wuxi, but the traffic network information shows that the car has been staying in Shanghai."
"In other words, the culprit might be from Shanghai?"
"Yes."
Qin Yun nodded and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the murderer is most likely Drinking the World in Blood."
I shuddered. "It's him!"
"Yes!"
Qin Yun was incomparably resolute. "At the start of the last country war, the An County fell into the hands of the Barbaric Throne. Blood Drinks the World brought The Waning Moon In The Morning Breeze and the others to reap the benefits, but they didn't think that they would be tricked by Temple of the Moon. Blood Drinks the World isn't a magnanimous person. He must hate Hong Lingwu and Wang Junjie to death. Adding on the scene we saw at CGL, Temple of the Moon and Thousand Year Achievement are no longer like fire and water, but like the ocean. Plus, Hong Lingwu left the protection of the Zheng Family and went to Nanjing. This gave Blood Drinks the World enough reason to kill her."
I thought about it. That was indeed the case!
Ling Xue smiled. "Blood Drinks the World, that pig head, got a Wuxi car. He thought he did it flawlessly, but he didn't know that heaven's net has long arms."
"Hehe, I just don't know when the police will be able to solve it."
Bing Cha's gaze turned cold and he laughed coldly. "Scholar, you wouldn't think that the Zheng Family would wait for the police to solve this, right?
Then don't wait for a long time. "
"Maybe..."
At this time, Ling Yue received a message. After looking at it, her face was blank.
"What is it?" I asked.
Ling Yue said, "Hong Lingwu was discharged from the hospital. I heard that she got on the bus home this morning. The Lilac Hotel was also put up for sale."
"Why the rush?"
"Yeah, Hong Lingwu's father probably wants his daughter to change the environment. If she stays in Nanjing, she will only miss her. That bastard Wang Junjie won't be coming back."
Everyone was silent.
A few minutes later, my phone rang. I took a look and saw that it was Ling Tian's number. I had saved it last time.
After the call connected, Ling Tian said immediately, "Scholar, there's been some progress on Zheng Xuanwu's case."
"What progress, uncle?"
"You know Blood Drinker the World in the game, right?"
"Yes."
Ling Tian said solemnly, "This person's body was found stranded on the banks of Huangpu River at noon. There were a total of thirteen cuts on his body. The three most fatal cuts were in the heart. There was no mercy."
"What?
Blood Drinker the World is dead?! "
My eyes widened. I hadn't expected my arch-enemies to leave one after another.
Ling Tian smiled faintly. "Yes, dead. How can anyone who dares to touch the daughter of the Zheng Family live past the third day? The Zheng Family is a shady business."
I let out a sigh and said, "I didn't think it would turn out like this."
Ling Tian said, "That's why you should always leave some leeway in your actions. Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall. It's fortunate that you didn't slaughter Blood Drinker the World, Moon God Hall, and Soul Battle Robes. Otherwise, you might have attracted trouble in real life."
"What kind of world is this..."
"This is a world of competition."
Ling Tian smiled and said, "I heard that you guys played 'Fight the Landlord' until 11 last night?"
"Yes, yes..." I was a bit nervous.
Ling Tian's next words made me relax. "That's good. After you go back, Ling Yue and Ling Xue will be very happy. As long as they are happy, you don't need to return to Nanjing."
I said bluntly, "No, I will return to Nanjing. I'm afraid I will have to leave this place again. I can endure it, but Ling Xue may not be able to endure it..."
Ling Tian said indifferently, "Don't worry, it's enough. I'm tired, and I don't have the strength to control you anymore..."
"In that case..."
Ling Tian emphasized a few more times and told me to take good care of Ling Xue before hanging up.
… …
When I put down the phone, the girls stared at me with wide eyes.
"Blood Drinker the World is dead?"
"Yes."
"How did he die?"
"He was stabbed thirteen times. He died."
"Who did it?" Ling Xue asked.
I looked at the crab pincers on the plate and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the murderer is Hong Lingwu!"
Bing Cha nodded and smiled. "Smart!"
Zi Yue asked, "Why?"
I said indifferently, "Isn't it simple?
It was Blood Drinker the World who sent people to kill Wang Junjie and rape Hong Lingwu. This is too much for Hong Lingwu to recover from. The only way to ease the knot in her heart is for her to kill Blood Drinker the World with her own hands. So, my guess is that of the thirteen stabs, at least three of the stabs to the heart were done by Hong Lingwu. "
Zi Yue sighed slightly and said, "There really is no law..."
"It's just a grudge."
Bing Cha smiled and emphasized, "According to my sources, one of the seven people who participated in the rape of Hong Lingwu is Blood Drinker the World. Although he was masked, Hong Lingwu definitely knows.
If Blood Drinker the World doesn't die, Hong Lingwu's wounds will never heal. "
I suddenly thought of something and immediately said to Zi Yue, "That... Zi Yue, do you have Nangong Yuexi's number?"
"Yes, what's wrong, Scholar Gege?"
I gritted my teeth and said, "Nangong Yuexi is in Chiaki Kojima's workshop. Blood Drinker the World was attacked, and Nangong Yuexi is in danger. You should call her immediately."
"Oh..."
Zi Yue immediately took out her phone and dialed Nangong Yuexi's number.
After a few beeps, Nangong Yuexi picked up the phone. We could even hear the sound of crying and arguing on the other side of the phone.
"Sis Lexi, what's wrong?" Zi Yue asked slowly.
Nangong Yuexi cried and said, "Boss is dead. The workshop is disbanded. Boss is actually dead..."
I said from the side, "He was courting death."
Nangong Yuexi asked, "Is that Scholar Gege?"
"Yes." Zi Yue decisively sold me out.
I raised my voice and said, "Zi Yue, why don't you let Lexi come to Snow Moon? If nothing unexpected happens, Chiaki Kojima will follow in the footsteps of the Temple of the Moon. The entire guild will be destroyed."
Zi Yue nodded and whispered, "Sis Lexi, why don't you come to Snow Moon?"
Nangong Yuexi cried and said, "But... but I'm alone..."
Ling Yue looked around and made a decision. "Zi Yue, let her come to Suzhou. I'll arrange a house for her."
"Oh."
The moment Zi Yue said that, Nangong Yuexi cried and agreed. From now on, Snow Moon gained another powerful Holy Domain archer, and one with armor-type equipment. Her hit rate and explosive power might not be as good as the Magic Cube of Fate, but her survivability was much better.
Summer blinked and asked, "Why don't you let Nangong Yuexi join Xue Yue Studio?"
Ling Yue thought for a moment, but she didn't know how to answer.
I answered on her behalf, "The workshop is already saturated, and the workshop is registered in the CGL. It's too troublesome to change the information if we add more people..."
"Oh, I see..." Summer seemed to understand.
Bing Cha smiled. "You make it sound so dignified, but you're just worried about her."
I glared at her. "I'll throw you out the window if you say anything else!"
Bing Cha was terrified. "Alright, alright, I won't say anything. What are you being so fierce for..."
Ling Yue smiled and said, "Coincidentally, Bluestar has a building in the new district that hasn't even sold a third of. Part of it was renovated, so I'll let Nangong Yuexi live there.
A house costs around 2 million or so. It's worth it to buy a Holy Domain player for that much money. "
I said, "I'm just renting it to her temporarily. I'll take it back in the future. In reality, I only paid a few tens of thousands in rent..."
Bing Cha looked up. "OMG, each one is darker than the last!"
Ling Yue asked, "What are you doing in the afternoon?"
"Let's go take a look at Thousand Year Achievement's situation. Blood Drinker is dead, and Thousand Year Achievement is without a leader. Let's see if Dawn Wind, Waning Moon, and Slaughter Vanquisher Wolf can still stir up any more trouble!"
"Okay!"
… …
In the afternoon, I returned to the workshop. Ling Yue's game time was over, and the assistant was sent back to Bluestar Company.
Swhoosh!
I appeared in White Cloud City, repaired my equipment, and bought a full supply of potions. The girls of the workshop came online one after another, and Ling Yue formed a party and agreed on a meeting place.
I stood on the eastern gate bridge with the dull Scarlet Heaven Sword in hand. A cool breeze blew, causing my blood-red Eternal Cloak to flutter slightly. The Eternal Legguards and Eternal Helmet shone with a faint holy light. After I turned off the glow effect, even Heavenly God Equipment looked ordinary. It was just that they looked a bit more powerful.
A few minutes later, Ling Xue and Bing Tea, both wearing the War God Set, arrived. Ling Xue wielded the Eternal Frost Blade, and Bing Tea wielded the Emperor Fall Sword. Both were Heavenly God grade equipment, and with the War God Set, these two beautiful girls had clearly entered the realm of both offense and defense.
Of course, under my Scarlet Heaven Sword, they could only defend.
Ling Yue also arrived. Qin Yun and Ling Yue walked side by side. It was just the five of us. Chrysanthemum Daohana and Zi Yue had gone to a dungeon.
Nangong Yuexi had already bought a ticket to Suzhou. Zi Yue happened to pick her up at the train station after finishing the dungeon, and then sent her directly to her residence. Ling Yue had already sent someone to deliver the key.
Everyone was present, and I summoned the Flame Qilin. Then, I asked, "Who wants to ride the Qilin?
It's fast, stable, and has no bumps. It's the best choice for you. "
Ling Yue curled her lips and said with a smile, "Forget it.
Last time, I felt like I was sitting on a hand-guided tractor. It was so bumpy that I almost lost my shape … "
I glanced at her proud chest and said, "I don't see any changes to your appearance …"
"That's because I have a good foundation. Forget it, I'll go sit on Ling Xue's Amethyst Dragon!"
I looked at Qin Yun again. Qin Yun smiled. "I heard that Bing Cha got a new mount. Let's take a look first before deciding!"
"Oh, a new mount?"
"Yeah!"
Bing Cha walked forward and opened his hand. A magic formation flashed, and a hexagram appeared on the ground. In the blink of an eye, a giant black beast appeared!
It was shaped like a Qilin, but its front legs had a pair of black wings. Moreover, its body was covered in black fur, and a sharp horn protruded from its head. Its black eyes were wide open, and when it opened its maw, its roar startled a group of players who had set up stalls in White Cloud City's plaza.
"What is this thing called?" I exclaimed. "It's so ugly …"
Bing Cha pouted in dissatisfaction. "Your taste is terrible. It's called a Xie Zhi, an ancient divine beast!
Hmph hmph, its rank is even higher than your Flame Qilin. "
"Amazing!
How did you get it? You didn't buy it with money again, did you?
You wastrel … "
Bing Cha was speechless. "It dropped when Aine and I killed a boss three days ago. Never mind, you were with Beauty Xue at the time. There's no way you would know …"
"Forget it. Let's go!"
I mounted the Flame Qilin and galloped out of White Cloud City.
Our destination was none other than Thousand Autumns Gongye's temporary encampment, Twilight Forest. There was a large NPC supply camp in the forest. Thousand Autumns Gongye had no choice but to retreat to Twilight Forest after he failed to take over Peace County. Unfortunately, Blood Drinker was dead, and Thousand Autumns Gongye's path to domination was about to come to an end.
Half an hour later, we arrived at Twilight Forest. To our surprise, a lot of people were there.
The Waning Moon In The Morning Breeze stood next to the NPC scout officer with a gloomy expression. Clear Sky Break, Xuan Paper Yellowed, and Hellfire stood opposite them. Wind Dragon and Solitary Grave soared above their heads.