Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 1290 - 1291 A Place Not Suitable for Action

Chapter 1290: Chapter 1291 A Place Not Suitable for Action

Neither admitting nor denying, the other party just said this ambiguous sentence to end the topic. However, he added another sentence, "To obtain anything, a price must be paid. Those things that don’t need repayment in a short time will often demand a multiplied price over time."

Not sure if he was hinting at the items He Pu donated, but after finishing this sentence, he vanished from the seat.

It seemed impossible to find him again, so Xu Huo returned to the Eternal Star Hotel.

It’s been only a little over two months since he used the Perfect Evolution Potion, and there was a brief digestion time after the injection, so he doesn’t plan to inject P3S for now.

"Sir, someone is looking for you outside." The hotel staff contacted him.

The one who came was Chen Chou. He had emerged from the instance, but his injuries weren’t healing quickly, so he came in a wheelchair, with one arm still in a sling.

Upon seeing Xu Huo for the first time, he showed a flattering smile, "Brother Xu, sorry for the delay, but rest assured, I’ve already found someone. Buying props or weapons won’t be an issue..."

"Is everything okay at your place?" Xu Huo asked, "The incident at Eternal Star Hotel was quite big the other day, affecting many places in Flower City."

Chen Chou was stunned for a moment before saying, "They were pretty lucky."

Xu Huo placed his prop, the "Heart of the Deceased," on the table, indicating for him to take it away.

Chen Chou looked at him incredulously, swallowing unexpectedly when he reached for it. He hesitated midway to make sure Xu Huo was indeed returning the prop to him, before hurriedly retrieving it. When the prop disappeared from his hand, his facial expression relaxed completely.

Xu Huo sat opposite him and smiled, "No need to be so tense. If I said I’d return it, I will. Besides, there’s something else I need your help with."

Chen Chou quickly said, "Brother Xu, just say the word. If it’s something I can do, it’s my duty!"

"I want to kill someone." Xu Huo poured him a glass of water, "Since you live in Flower City, do you know which places Han Yi frequents?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Chou nearly dropped the glass. He instinctively lowered his voice, "The person you want to kill is Han Yi?!"

"Is there a problem?" Xu Huo looked up.

"Do you know how many advanced players are around Han Yi?" Chen Chou kept his voice low, reflexively scanning the room, and quickly said, "He has a high status in the Han Family and is being groomed as a key member of the third generation. Not only are the people around him powerful, but he himself is a Rank-B player. Why... why do you want to kill him?"

"Fireworks of heads." Xu Huo uttered four words.

Chen Chou was evidently aware of the situation. After a moment of silence he said, "Many want him dead, and it’s not like no one has tried when he’s out, but they never return... People like him will eventually die at the hands of others."

"No harm in trying." Xu Huo said, "Do you know where they often hang out?"

Unlike Han Ao, who’s not valued by the family, Han Yi’s schedule is mostly confidential; he even sets up decoys to cover his tracks when necessary. Advanced players have various methods, and screening one by one is too time-consuming.

"I mostly interact with unimportant people in second- and third-tier families, nowhere near Han Yi’s level. But I did hear he likes visiting Paradise Small Lake to see pets."

"Paradise Small Lake?"

"A half-abandoned area," Chen Chou explained, "In the game, many districts don’t issue tickets. Some are resource-less, not suited for instances, while others were abandoned for various reasons after resources were exhausted. District 001 has several cities that designated entertainment zones in such areas; all one needs is to apply for a Space Transmission Gate."

Fixed space transmission gates can’t be used at will; you must have game approval, and such applications aren’t easy.

"Paradise Small Lake belongs to the Fresh Flower City Government?" Xu Huo asked.

Chen Chou nodded, "I’ve heard it’s not cheap to visit."

There wasn’t much information about Paradise Small Lake on the Collection of Information Terminal.

Seeing his actions, Chen Chou hesitated and said, "Are you really planning to go? The pets Han Yi sees aren’t real pets but large aliens; that place is probably dangerous, and he goes with several advanced players..."

He implied there was no need to risk it.

"You’re right; this isn’t a suitable place." Xu Huo nodded. The more open an area is, the more operational space for other players, whereas densely populated areas like Flower City are more suitable for action.

Chen Chou opened his mouth, wanted to say something but swallowed it back, then said, "I know where Paradise Small Lake is, but as for anything else, I’m not sure... Sorry Brother Xu, couldn’t be of much help."

Xu Huo looked at the street view near Paradise Small Lake with the address provided, pondered briefly, and then put away the communicator, saying to Chen Chou, "Why don’t we try to find your old friends tonight?"

Chen Chou’s expression stiffened for a moment.

Flower City is large with many places for entertainment. Right outside the city center, a leisure entertainment district has been particularly lively these recent nights, with people who usually frequent the city center transferring here—a mix of flashing lights, restless noise transforming it into a place incongruent with Flower City.

Besides the direct district residents and outside players, during the day those in uniform switch to casual clothes at night, mingling with players, chatting and laughing.

People were used to seeing someone like Chen Chou having fun while injured, and when entering a bar, the staff would even help rearrange seating to accommodate him.

"I’m looking for Brother Le," Chen Chou said.

"Brother Le is in room three on the second floor." The waiter pointed to the elevator before going to service other guests.

Below, chaos reigned supreme, with men and women rubbing against each other, some even approaching Xu Huo with invitations, but retreating once they saw Chen Chou beside him.

Chen Chou was accustomed to this, unmoved, as he squeezed through the crowd, only speaking after entering the elevator, "I can’t say my looks are terrible. I definitely wouldn’t be harassed if I walked out."

He awkwardly chuckled twice.

The air was quiet for a moment before Xu Huo’s voice softly emerged, "Being ugly doesn’t matter, as long as you have a beautiful soul."

For a moment, Chen Chou didn’t know how to respond, his face twisting into an awkward smile just as the elevator door opened. A half-drunk man was hugging his companion, about to enter, before suddenly recoiling upon seeing Chen Chou, "Oh, it’s you. Scared me to death in the middle of the night!"

His female companion exaggeratedly patted her chest, "Seriously, you made my heart pound!"