“Qiu Yiran?” The white-robed man asked after recognizing the face of the newcomer.
At this moment, Qiu Yiran’s gaze was still fixed on the two Tang Clan players.
Their speed was very fast. If he didn’t follow closely, he might lose his target soon.
Hearing someone call his name, he turned his head to look.
He was stunned for a second, then snapped back to reality and quickly cupped his hands in salute. “Qiu Yiran pays his respects to Prince Ning.”
“No need for formalities. What’s the rush?”
Qiu Yiran glanced at the gradually disappearing figures ahead. He had no time to explain.
“Prince Ning, there’s no time to explain. Let’s talk while we chase.”
The white-robed man looked in the direction Qiu Yiran was chasing. Although he didn’t know why this young master of the Qiu family was chasing Tang Clan disciples, he still followed.
He was doing it for fun.
“Young master, those two Tang Clan disciples are not to be trifled with. Be careful,” the old servant, seeing the white-robed man follow, hurriedly caught up to remind him.
“We’re not participating, just watching the show. No need to worry,” the white-robed man said with a smile at the corner of his mouth.
“That’s good then.”
Even though he said so, the old servant still felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.
One hour later. The sky gradually darkened.
Chong Chong had wandered around Shangjing City for a while. Feeling deeply bored alone, she pulled up the map and teleported away directly.
After she disappeared, the Tang Clan players immediately ran over, looked at the spot where Chong Chong had just stopped, exchanged a glance, and were speechless.
They had finally encountered a bounty target, and now she was just gone.
How come this girl kept wandering around but just wouldn’t leave the city?
Once she left Shangjing City, they could have made their move.
Unfortunately, imagination was rich, but reality was cruel.
“What should we do?”
“What else can we do? Look for the next target. Not in the city, go to the wilds and try our luck.”
The Tang Clan excelled at assassination and ambush. Their attacks weren’t exceptionally strong, but they were mainly fast and also applied poison to their hidden weapons.
Ordinary people who encountered them basically couldn’t escape.
As for what to do if they encountered a top player?
Two words: gang up on them.
Apart from top players from the three sects, Shence, Zhen Wu, and Yihua, they weren’t afraid of anyone.
If they couldn’t win, they’d just run away. Simple as that.
Shence players were too tanky, couldn’t be damaged.
Zhen Wu’s Li Yuan Jian Zhen was the Tang Clan’s biggest nemesis. Once you entered that swamp, it was like a deep sea; you couldn’t run at all. Yihua players were all-rounders. If you didn’t succeed with the first strike, then congratulations, you were about to be counter-attacked.
Not only were their movements graceful, but they also had the control skill Iron Tree Blooming, which was disgustingly effective.
After thinking it over, it seemed like Heavenly Fragrance and Shushan were easier to bully.
Next were Divine Fist and Shaolin. They were just strong in power, a bit tanky, but still barely acceptable.
The two chatted for a while, then teleported back to their sect.
It was already late now. Going to the wilds probably wouldn’t net them any bounty targets. Might as well log off to eat and rest, gather enough energy to try again tomorrow.
Once they left, several people who had been hiding for a long time walked out.
“You know the lady Chong Chong?”
The Tang Clan players were following Chong Chong.
The white-robed man had seen it from behind. Being clever, he immediately understood why Qiu Yiran was following these two Tang Clan disciples.
But what he cared about now was whether Qiu Yiran actually knew her or not.
“Who is the lady Chong Chong?”
Seeing Qiu Yiran’s confused expression, the white-robed man was somewhat surprised.
However, he didn’t explain, just laughed it off.
“It’s nothing, just asking casually. This prince will take his leave first.”
“I bid farewell to Prince Ning.” Qiu Yiran watched the white-robed man and the old servant leave, looked back, and sighed in relief.
Good, nothing happened.
—
However, at the teleportation point in Shangjing City.
Those two Tang Clan players suddenly teleported back. They hurriedly rushed into the city.
“Damn, I almost forgot there’s still one quest we didn’t accept. Let’s go see if that NPC is still there.”
“It’s been so long. Even if it is, someone else has probably taken it by now.”
This round, not only did they not get the bounty, but they also missed a commission quest. A huge loss.
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Meanwhile, Chong Chong returned to Chen Xiaoyan’s small courtyard.
The 5.5 taels of silver lying in her backpack made her secretly rejoice.
Now she had money for a room.
Next, she needed to think about how to implement her next plan.
“Chong Chong, where did you run off to? You didn’t reply to my private messages either.”
As soon as she pushed open the door and entered the small courtyard, Chong Chong heard Chen Xiaoyan’s voice.
Looking up, she saw Chen Xiaoyan sitting on a wooden stool, looking at her with a dissatisfied expression.
She had seen the private messages, she just didn’t want to reply.
Just stay cozy with that NPC Shen Qingqing until you die, why come back?
“Oh my, who is this? Isn’t this our Sister Shen’s beloved disciple, Chen Xiaoyan? Oh my gosh, you actually came back. My, my, this is truly unbelievable.”
Chong Chong’s exaggerated expressions and movements made Chen Xiaoyan’s mouth twitch.
“Act normal.”
“I am being normal. Why does Sister Xiaoyan say I’m not normal?” Chong Chong blinked her big, innocent eyes.
Chen Xiaoyan held her forehead. “Alright, fine. It was my fault today.”
“Fault? What fault? Our Sister Xiaoyan is always right.” Chong Chong glanced at Xianyun and A Curtain of Dreams standing to the side and asked, “Was it you two who said Sister Xiaoyan was wrong?”
“No.”
“Then who was it? Step forward.”
“You little brat, are you getting addicted to acting now?” Chen Xiaoyan stood up and used a flash step, instantly appearing in front of Chong Chong. She began pinching and kneading her chubby little cheeks into various shapes.
“Sis…ter Xiaoyan… you… you…”
Chong Chong was utterly shocked.
When did her speed become so fast?
She hadn’t even reacted before being caught.
Xianyun was slightly surprised and quickly pulled up her Friend List to check Chen Xiaoyan’s level.
Still at twenty-nine, not thirty. That meant the Sixth Skill Slot wasn’t unlocked yet. So why was her speed so much faster now?
“Let… me… go…”
“Still going to act up?”
“No… more…”
Hearing this, Chen Xiaoyan reluctantly let go, albeit with some attachment.
The feel was really good, so smooth and tender.
Chong Chong covered both sides of her little face, looking at her indignantly, making a silent protest.
But what she cared about most now was, how could her speed change so much in just one short day?
“Sister Xiaoyan, what’s the deal with your speed?” Chong Chong circled around Chen Xiaoyan, examining her closely.
“Hmph.” Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaoyan immediately raised her head proudly, puffing out her chest, and winked at her. “Guess.”
“I don’t know. Sister Xiaoyan, please tell me?” Chong Chong hugged her left arm and started acting cute.
Chen Xiaoyan twisted her neck. “Ah, for some reason today, my neck and shoulders are a bit sore.”
Chong Chong rolled her eyes at her. But for the secret to getting stronger, what was a little massage?
She’d do it.
“Sister Xiaoyan, please sit. Let your humble servant give you a massage.”
Chen Xiaoyan was very satisfied with her attitude and plopped down on the wooden stool. “Mm, granted.”
After being served by Chong Chong’s massage, she told the truth.
“Huh? So, you were at her place for so long today… taking a medicinal bath?”
Hearing this, Chong Chong’s massaging hands paused for a moment.
“Yeah, what did you think it was?”
Chen Xiaoyan’s accusatory tone made Chong Chong very embarrassed.
You couldn’t blame her for that! Locked in a room for a long time during broad daylight, not coming out, and setting up a barrier to keep others out… any normal person would let their imagination run wild.