Chapter 13

“Exactly, that’s the scammer!”

The middle-aged officer nodded.

“Understood. And your name?”

“Qin Muse.”

As Qin Muse finished speaking, the officer studied her closely.

She didn’t look very old, and her long, pale pink hair was quite striking, but she definitely seemed like a rebellious type.

Looking at her expression, she didn’t seem worried at all.

In fact, her face was colder than average.

He figured there probably wasn’t a real emergency, so he stopped typing and asked,

“Little girl, did you just have a spat with your boyfriend?”

“It’s normal for young couples to have disagreements, but you can’t come here and cause a scene. This is a waste of official resources.”

Qin Muse had managed to calm down a bit, but hearing the officer’s words, her expression soured again.

“No… he’s my… brother…”

She gritted her teeth.

“He is absolutely not my boyfriend!”

‘I, Qin Muse, will absolutely never admit to it!’

This was a complete and utter embarrassment for her.

The middle-aged officer wanted to scold her, but considering her young age—she might even be a minor, perhaps around the same age as his own daughter—he worried that being too harsh would backfire.

Adopting a more paternal tone, he said,

“You’re so worked up, yet you still say you aren’t in a relationship?”

“Your brother doesn’t even share your last name!”

“And don’t tell me you’re from a blended family; I won’t believe it.”

“What you’re doing right now is actually against the law. You’re at an age where you should know better; you need to take responsibility for your actions.”

“Just go home and think about how to resolve your conflict.”

“And whatever you do, don’t start a fight. You young people love to fight over these things; it’s a real headache…”

“Just last month at the vocational school next door, some kid was skipping class to date and got into a brawl. Someone ended up seriously injured, and the kid was arrested. You should have seen his mother crying!”

“Sigh, you kids really are a handful.”

“Black hair looks so much better anyway. Stop making it so flashy…”

“By the way… let me see your ID…”

Qin Muse looked at the officer, her head throbbing from his lecturing.

‘I came to the wrong… place…’

Even though Qin Muse didn’t blink an eye when killing people in the Death Game, she still had her principles.

She wouldn’t start trouble with the police.

Furthermore, she realized that her “most convenient” method for finding Yi Mo wasn’t working.

“Hey, Brother Zhang! Another homeowner in our district reported a case this week. They said they thought they rented out their house, but they weren’t sure.”

“When they checked, the house was full of random stuff, and it’s clear someone is living there, but no one can be found.”

“Can we file this as a burglary?”

“What? Another one? What’s going on lately? Hang on, let me take a look.”

While the officer in front of her turned to talk to a colleague, Qin Muse slipped away.

‘I’ll find another way!’

‘You scammer, I will definitely hunt you down!’

***

It was 11:00 PM.

The famous red-light district of Magic City was lined with large KTVs, discotheques, bars, and entertainment centers.

Compared to high-end private clubs, this place was a bit rougher, but it was perfect for office workers to let loose and go wild after their long shifts.

Every kind of service was available.

The area was frequently targeted by police crackdowns, resulting in numerous arrests.

However, the ones arrested were usually just the low-level street thugs looking for quick cash.

The real bosses and financial backers behind the scenes were rarely caught, so the root of the chaos remained.

Young men looking to make a name for themselves would still flock here in waves.

Qin Muse had changed into her student uniform and carried a black bag.

With her beautiful face, great figure, and long pink hair, she attracted plenty of street hoodlums.

People occasionally approached her to flirt or whistle.

“Hey, beautiful. It’s not safe to be out alone at night. Want to come hang out with me?”

“Are you the one… in charge… of this area?”

Qin Muse rejected everyone with a cold, dismissive tone.

Perhaps it was the aura she had developed in the Death Game, but the hoodlums who approached her didn’t continue to harass her.

They just laughed awkwardly and walked away.

They felt the girl was too intense and likely had someone powerful backing her up.

While the local thugs were checking out Qin Muse, she was also scanning them, searching for her prey.

Finally, as she walked toward a discotheque, a 30-year-old thug appeared.

Unlike the previous ones, he was wearing a tank top and shorts, his body covered in dense tattoos.

His hair was buzzed short and dyed green.

His eyes held a sharp glint, and a large scar ran from the corner of his eye to his ear.

“Brother Wolf, a top-tier student babe just showed up!”

“The boys tried to talk to her, but she didn’t bite. In fact, she intimidated them.”

“She said she’s looking for the person in charge of this area.”

“Brother Wolf, a girl like that… only you can handle her!”

Several hoodlums in their 20s joked around, occasionally throwing in crude comments to liven the mood.

Brother Wolf was intrigued.

“Is that so? And she’s alone?”

A hoodlum replied, “Yeah, just one girl. She’s got incredible presence!”

Brother Wolf laughed.

“None of you could handle her? Hahaha…”

“Fine, I’ll go have a look!”

Brother Wolf had been on these streets since he was 15 years old.

He had risen from the very bottom, and now, at age 32, he had 20 years of experience.

Most of the people he started out with had met one of three ends: dead, in prison, or rich and retired into legitimate business.

As for Brother Wolf?

He actually owned two bars and a foot massage center.

Normally, he wouldn’t deal with street-level matters, but he liked the feeling of staying connected to the underground.

He hadn’t forgotten his roots and often drank or fought with his boys, though he fought much less these days.

In this era, fighting was mostly about money.

Unless things turned completely sour, even the worst arguments were usually settled through a mediator.

Brother Wolf was the ideal candidate for the real bosses above.

He knew the rules of the streets and had seniority.

While he was far from controlling the entire district, he knew all the powerful owners in the area and could get a word in with them.

Brother Wolf didn’t take it seriously at first; he was just going along with his boys for a look.

But when he saw Qin Muse, his eyes widened.

How could he describe it?

She was nothing like the common girls he usually saw.

She was beautiful with a great figure, but it was that unflappable, cold expression that was truly captivating.

“This… she’s top-tier!”

Brother Wolf’s interest was piqued.

He adjusted his patterned shirt and walked over with a somewhat gentlemanly air.

His subordinates laughed behind him but kept their distance, not wanting to spoil the mood.

“Hey, beautiful. Wandering around alone this late?”

“Looking at you, you must be a student, right?”

“How about this—I’ll accompany you on your walk?”

To be honest, Brother Wolf’s pick-up lines weren’t much better than the small-time thugs, but he had money and influence.

Qin Muse turned to look at Brother Wolf and sized him up.

“Are you the one in charge here?”

Seeing a chance, Brother Wolf puffed out his chest and said,

“Haha, nobody can claim to rule this whole area!”

“But at the very least, everyone gives your Brother Wolf some face. If you want to do something, just follow me. As long as you don’t go trashing Jin Bi Hui Huang, you can do whatever you want.”

Qin Muse saw that he was indeed different from the average street thug and was older, making him a suitable candidate.

She said coldly,

“I have something to discuss. Let’s find somewhere with fewer people.”

“Heh! No problem. You want to pick the place or should I?”

“I know plenty of quiet spots. A foot massage parlor or a KTV?”

Qin Muse replied,

“No need. Just follow me.”

Brother Wolf didn’t think the girl had anything truly important to say.

At most, she wanted someone to beat up or was looking for a wealthy, powerful “big brother” to rely on.

He agreed immediately and followed her.

Seeing his subordinates grinning behind him, he kicked the one closest to him in the rear.

“Damn it, behave yourselves! Don’t scare her off!”

The hoodlum joked,

“Oh come on, Brother Wolf. In this district, you think a little girl like that can escape?”

Brother Wolf slapped him upside the head.

“What century do you think this is? Get those messy thoughts out of your heads, or you’ll get in trouble eventually!”

“Nowadays, it’s all about money and feelings! Be smart later. Don’t go following us when it’s time to leave.”

“Hehe, of course, of course. We wouldn’t want to spoil your elegant mood, Brother Wolf!”

Brother Wolf scoffed.

“Elegant mood? You didn’t even finish middle school, yet you’re using big words.”

“Though, I like that one. I’m taking it!”

He stopped chatting with his men and hurried to catch up with her.

Qin Muse led them into a dark alleyway.

The only light came from a flickering, old streetlamp that didn’t reach very far.

This was the kind of place where no one ever came, meaning whatever happened here would stay hidden.

‘Heh, this little girl… I didn’t realize she was this wild!’

That was what Brother Wolf was thinking, and he was thrilled.

“Go ahead, tell me. What’s the matter? After all, I’m your Brother Wolf.”

“Haha, I’ll take care of whatever you need.”

Qin Muse turned back to look at Brother Wolf.

She disliked his tone, but she didn’t lash out immediately.

Coldly, she said,

“I need to find someone. I want the most detailed information possible. I only know his name and age. Can you do it?”

Brother Wolf patted his chest.

“That’s all?”

“Pfft, that’s a piece of cake. But look, if I’m helping you this much, how are you going to thank me?”

As he spoke, Brother Wolf leaned in closer.

He didn’t intend to do anything drastic yet, but he figured he could get a little “down payment” first.

He reached out, wanting to touch her hand.

However, Qin Muse’s crimson eyes turned sharp.

In an instant, her right hand seized Brother Wolf’s wrist and twisted it downward with immense force.

“Argh!!!”

A pained cry escaped him.

As his wrist joint was crushed, he let out a scream and his body involuntarily doubled over.

He looked up at her and roared,

“Damn it! What the hell are you doing?!”

The girl’s strength was overwhelming.

Even with 20 years of experience on the streets, he couldn’t resist.

It felt like his wrist was about to be snapped. How could he not be furious?

But Qin Muse didn’t stop.

Instead, she increased the pressure.

Crack—!

A crisp sound followed, and Brother Wolf’s face contorted in agony as he fell to his knees, unable to stop himself from screaming,

“Aaaahhh!!!”

“I… I’m going to kill you!!!”

Hearing his scream, the subordinates who had been waiting nearby to watch the show were startled and rushed out.

They had expected to hear the girl screaming, not their boss howling like a dying animal.

About a dozen of them saw their boss pinned down by the girl, clearly seriously injured.

They immediately surrounded her, intending to restrain her.

But…

“Don’t… come any closer!!!!”