frightfiction Chapter 691: Joining other players
Chapter 691: Joining other players
Although there were no other players around, Li Nian almost called out "Zhu Ming", but she held it back.
Even if there were no other players present, Li Nian knew that it would be best to develop a habit - until this [copy] was over, it would be best to keep calling Lin Yu the same.
but……
"Sister Yao, I didn't expect you to find me so quickly. We really are so in tune with each other."
Li Nian smiled and took Lin Yu's arm.
Lin Yu looked at Li Nian helplessly and said in a low voice: "My current personality is not one that allows me to have such an intimate relationship with you."
Li Nian curled his lips and said, "Since there are no other players present now, it's okay to be intimate, right?"
"That being said, what if I suddenly run into those three?"
As Lin Yu spoke, Li Nian thought about it and came up with an answer: "Then let them think that we were the first two to meet and something happened, so our feelings warmed up."
"For example, you saved me... Anyway, this is even true. You did save me just now."
Lin Yu sighed when he heard Li Nian's words.
"It was clearly that little thief I saved."
He grabbed Li Nian's hand, which was already tightly clenched with the utility knife.
If Lin Yu hadn't kicked that guy away first, Li Nian would have definitely stabbed him in the throat.
Although Li Nian showed no positive abilities most of the time and was keen on avoiding fighting, but with her current reaction speed, facing a petty thief with no special abilities at such a close distance, she could definitely kill the opponent with one knife.
Li Nian made a distressed expression: "Oh, I thought you cared about me and worried about me..."
"But, Sister Yao, you're such a caring person, the type who actually worries about the lives of innocent natives?"
Lin Yu's mouth twitched. "How is that possible? I just think that this 'Liu Town' is a past illusion created by the 'Cause and Effect Thread'. So before we understand the specific operation of this town, it's best not to do something as radical as 'killing people'."
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Li Nian nodded thoughtfully: "That makes sense. You are very thoughtful. I didn't think of this at all."
While the two were chatting, the town officials arrived.
Although each town in the Yushan Realm is basically an independent entity, there is still "order and law" based on the rules formulated by the Taoist sect and expanded by the town regulations of each town. Of course, there are also "law enforcement agencies."
Smaller villages and towns rely on the family rules of each clan, and have patrol teams and militia. Some places simply rely on a martial arts school to serve as the force to maintain law and order.
Larger towns often have mayors or even government offices, which are institutions left over from the time when the two mountains and six prisons still existed as dynasties. Naturally, there will also be more formal positions such as constables and soldiers.
Liu Town was once the largest town in the Hell of Fire, and it was no exception.
Soon, the officers learned the whole story from the onlookers and took away the thief who had just recovered from the crime.
As for Lin Yu and Li Nian... naturally, they don't need to do anything extra.
After all, the Yushan Realm is a world that is similar to the ancient times. The special environment and the existence of martial arts make such acts of bravery commonplace.
It is very normal for a thief to be beaten half to death after being caught stealing something.
The difference was that Lin Yu beat him half to death with one move - but this only made the officers sigh "what a beautiful Kung Fu" when they handcuffed him.
After all, the police officers are not the police in modern society, so there is no need to take Lin Yu back to the police station to take a statement.
Soon, the onlookers dispersed as the thief was taken away, and the street returned to its lively but not crowded state.
After dealing with the officials, Lin Yu and Li Nian prepared to leave.
"Let's go, let's find the others as soon as possible." Lin Yu briefly told Li Nian his guess and plan. "However, have you figured out what your identity is in this town?"
"It's easy to guess. She's probably the daughter of a small business owner on this street," Li Nian waved his hand. "Many of the onlookers seemed to know me. When I got to the thief, many of the neighbors who were setting up stalls greeted me and asked if I had eaten... but no one called me by name, so it's hard to guess whose identity I'm occupying."
"What about you? Have you figured out your identity?"
Lin Yu shook his head helplessly: "I don't know. I just entered this Liu Town. I was alone at the town entrance over there. There was no one around who seemed to know me."
Li Nian looked Lin Yu up and down. "Hmm... the material of your cyan skirt is quite good, it seems you are a lady from a wealthy family."
"Also, this skirt suits you very well. It's very beautiful. This also proves that you must be from a wealthy or noble family."
Li Nian analyzed it, and Lin Yu also felt that it made some sense.
"Then we'll find the other players and Taoist Xuan Yunzi later, and start by asking the big families in Liu Town."
"Having said that... I'm afraid it won't be easy to find the others either."
Li Nian said pessimistically, "This town has a population of a million!"
Lin Yu nodded. "If we were to use a blanket search and rely on luck, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. After all, all of our identities might have been randomly assigned... But don't forget, although our starting points are random, our destinations are the same."
"You mean... Zhu Qiansi!"
Li Nian said suddenly.
"That's right," Lin Yu nodded. "As long as we find Zhu Qiansi now, we should be able to find the other players who have come to join us nearby—at least, we should be able to find Snow Owl, Gao Shan, and Xuan Yunzi."
"There's no need to say more about Xuan Yunzi. That old Taoist might have some mysterious means to locate us directly. He might even meet us on the road."
"Captain Gao Shan seems to be an experienced and intelligent man. He must have realized that we have a 'common' goal," Lin Yu said, holding up a finger. "So, he should make the same judgment as us - if we go near our final target, Zhu Qiansi, we will most likely be able to reunite with the other players."
"Snowy Owl is quite straightforward and aggressive, so if she can't see her teammates, she might try to find a way to meet Zhu Qiansi on her own or investigate... That's why it's best for us to get there as soon as possible. In my opinion, contacting Zhu Qiansi is more dangerous than killing her. Finding her sooner can prevent her from taking any overly risky actions!"