Chapter 114: The Hand of Fate

“Have you found out the truth?” At the abandoned factory in Dolly, several werewolf cowboys from the Brest family were drinking beer and eating barbecue, inquiring about news of Ou Xiaolu.

“We’ve gathered all the information, even how the conflict started. That student named Ou killed the vice chairman Tours of the Holy Blood Council on the very day they claimed their territory, and at the same time, he killed Master Alrod’s son.

In retaliation, Master Alrod arranged for people to track and assassinate him, but in the end, they went missing. Later, when someone went to check on Master Alrod, they found his corpse hanging at the mouth of that valley.”

“Are you sure it was my useless brother’s body?”

“Yes, although the head was severed, our men recognized Master Alrod—it was his werewolf form’s corpse.”

“To dare provoke the Brest family like that, this Ou fellow must not be an ordinary fool. Do you think he might just be a decoy, and that someone else actually killed Alrod?”

“That’s possible. Third Young Master, your insight is sharp.”

“Enough with the conjectures. Instead of sitting here guessing, we should directly capture that Ou and bring him back for questioning. Karls, take a team and go. If the Holy Blood Council attacks, just bring Ou back to Brest Town immediately. I don’t believe those Holy Blood Council people dare to enter the Rocky Mountains.”

“Understood, Young Master. But what are your plans?”

“What am I planning? Of course, I’m going to explore Xinxiang. Brest Town is so dull—you see the same women everywhere, all familiar faces. Xinxiang is much more interesting. When I came here, I brought a large amount of gold. If I don’t have a good time, it would be a waste of this trip.

Karls, I leave this matter to you. Don’t keep me waiting too long.”

“Don’t worry, Young Master.”

Ayo Ke left the abandoned factory in Dolly without intending to enter the Xinxiang city center. He glanced at the roadside and saw a car approaching, so he stepped into the middle of the road.

A cowboy carrying a revolver and bullets standing in the middle of the road made no driver dare to stop. Without even signaling for a ride, Ayo Ke leapt onto the roof of the approaching car.

With a screech, the car stopped. Looking down from the roof, Ayo Ke said, “I’m heading to Xinxiang city center. You drive. If you don’t drive well, I’ll send you some golden little ‘gifts.’”

The driver below was terrified and nodded repeatedly, promising to drive carefully.

Laughing heartily, Ayo Ke stretched out and lay on the car roof, completely unconcerned that it was a sedan.

Ayo Ke’s bold entrance into the city naturally caught the attention of the Holy Blood Council’s people, and news quickly reached Vice Chairman Portkas.

“He’s openly provoking us,” Portkas slammed the table hard. “He knows we dare not move against him, at least not openly.”

Indeed, the Holy Blood Council never dares to openly confront members of other factions. Even after their headquarters was destroyed and they knew who was responsible, they still had no intention of launching a counterattack.

Their only move was for Vice Chairman Portkas to summon a few underlings, preparing to teach the most obscure faction, Future Technology, a lesson.

As for the Silver Dragon King and the Brest family, they could only operate covertly.

The Holy Blood Council’s tendency to fight from the heart was well-known. Ayo Ke had heard about it too. His brother Alrod had offended the Holy Blood Council over a minor matter. After killing one of their vice chairmen, they backed down and even invited Alrod to become a new vice chairman.

So Ayo Ke ventured into Xinxiang openly, ready to enjoy himself thoroughly.

Coincidentally, Ou Xiaolu had nothing to do that day. He first checked the final design plan at the Sun God Design Company and set a start date for construction. Then, determined, Ou Xiaolu finally decided to explore Xinxiang.

“Today, I absolutely will not leave the city. I’m going to be a true city dweller,” he declared.

With that, Ou Xiaolu ran to Central Street in the city’s heart, planning to stay there to handle all his meals and shopping. If he had spare time, he would check on the progress of his two miniature world explorations, which were nearly complete, bringing in valuable experience.

This was the life a true player should live—not spending all day fighting and killing.

“I definitely won’t leave the city today,” Ou Xiaolu reassured himself.

Carrying his longsword, he entered a shop, and the moment he stepped through the door, his gaze was drawn to something.

He instinctively looked toward a woman hurrying by. She seemed familiar.

Standing still for a moment and almost getting caught by the automatic door, Ou Xiaolu slapped his forehead in realization.

Wasn’t she the girl radiating blue light from within last time? What did the coward say about her? She had an extraordinary sensing ability—any gaze aimed at her could be detected—and a formidable attack power. When she threw a punch, even the coward felt threatened by the dispersing force.

Though the coward’s words were somewhat exaggerated, they indirectly confirmed the girl’s strength.

Yet, from appearances alone, Ou Xiaolu couldn’t tell this girl was powerful. With her looks, she could easily be mistaken for a movie star near Luoshanji.

Curious, Ou Xiaolu couldn’t help but glance at her once more.

Unexpectedly, as the coward had said, she was highly sensitive to others’ gazes. After his second look, the girl turned and glared at Ou Xiaolu.

Her stare made Ou Xiaolu smile. Just as he was about to say something, the girl spoke directly:

“I don’t know the way, don’t want to be a celebrity, my name is not convenient to tell you, I don’t want to know you, and I don’t have time to eat with you. Okay, anything else? No? Then stay far away from me.”

“Um, I just wanted to ask—”

“I know nothing.”

“Alright, I just wanted to take a look.”

“What’s so interesting? Get lost, or I’ll smash your head.”

With that, she spun on her heel and walked away. But from her movements and footsteps, it was clear she was ready to strike at any moment.

“Does she have paranoid delusions? I just wanted to say hi. Is that really necessary?” Ou Xiaolu wondered.

Her attitude piqued his curiosity. After some thought, he decided to follow her from a distance. Unlike typical tailers, Ou Xiaolu kept far behind, using the blue light emanating from her as a perfect guide. Following that glow, he couldn’t go wrong.