Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1173: There Are People Beyond Us

Chapter 1173: Chapter 1173: There Are People Beyond Us

Finally returned to the underground entertainment world, the hunter’s injuries had basically healed thanks to Gu Ling’s treatment, and he was grateful to her. When business hours came, it wouldn’t affect his ability to receive customers.

Lin Yue’s wounds had healed, but his body was still a mass of bruises, darkening his mood. That masked girl was detestable; surely, she deliberately claimed her supernatural power was insufficient and only healed him halfway on purpose.

Regarding this, the hunter said, "Who made you comment on her being young and having such a temper halfway through? Couldn’t you have complimented her instead?"

Lin Yue was filled with regret, "Master, you didn’t hear her outrageous demands. She said that when she heals someone, she must see their true face, or the effectiveness would be reduced. What kind of nonsense is that? How could I possibly remove my mask?"

Indeed, the hunter felt helpless and could only offer comfort, "Let it go, she saved us tonight and even healed your wounds. You should be thankful, not resentful."

"Yes, yes, I am definitely grateful to her." Suddenly, Lin Yue recalled something, "Master, you know that girl, who are you anyway?"

The hunter shook his head, "If she’s wearing a mask, that means she doesn’t want you to know her identity. She just saved me; how could I possibly reveal her identity? And remember one thing, it’s best to keep your distance from that girl. The life she leads in her circle is anything but peaceful. If you get to know her, you might get dragged into her troubles too."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue looked puzzled, "Master, aren’t you exaggerating a bit? We’re currently up against Organization X and vampires, our lives are already full of perils and dramatic moments. Could there possibly be anyone who has it worse than us?"

"Yes, I used to think no one’s life was more tense and exciting than mine, until I met them. Only then did I realize what it means to see a great sorcerer at work," the hunter said as if there really was something to it. Lin Yue believed him and started to imagine what kind of life those people led, silently swearing to himself to not get involved with them.

Just as Lin Yue finished taking his oath, Lin Xi sneezed in another place.

Then Lin Yue grew curious, "Those vampires mentioned Dark City before, what kind of place is that exactly?"

The hunter’s expression darkened, as if he was reluctant to recall it, which also made Lin Yue worry whether he had asked something wrong.

After a long silence, the hunter spoke up, "That is Organization X’s stronghold, located at the borders of five nations. It can’t be confirmed to belong to any specific country, so no one governs or controls it, hence it became a lawless land. Many who have committed crimes and have no other recourse flee there."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue sensed that it must be a terrifying place and probed further, "Is it really not governed by anyone? Just watching Dark City continue to exist without interference?"

"It’s Organization X’s stronghold. All of Organization X’s ultimate strength lies there. Even if you send an army, you won’t be able to eliminate them; it would only invite retaliation. Try to imagine how strong a real vampire elite is. My master could at most handle three of them, and I’m not much stronger than my master," the hunter exposed the frightfulness of Dark City.

Feeling a shiver down his spine, Lin Yue said, "Even the military can’t deal with it. So Master, it means our goal of eliminating Organization X can never be achieved."

To this, the hunter shook his head, "It’s not impossible. Many places in this world are aware of the existence of Dark City, Organization X, and the vampires. But no one wants to provoke such a big problem, so as long as Organization X doesn’t cross the line, everyone turns a blind eye. In fact, if there were a chance, everyone would want to wipe out Organization X."

"So what should we do? Master, do you have a plan?" Lin Yue asked eagerly, getting excited even knowing so much.

The hunter smiled faintly, "I had never thought about storming into Dark City to eradicate Organization X. I figured I’d spend my life wandering from place to place, taking out a few regular vampires. That was until I came to this city and met a few people. Their abilities were eye-opening. I think if we could bring them together, rooting out Organization X might not be impossible."

Lin Yue was taken aback, then showed a surprised expression, "Master, did you just say you’ve met a few people with extraordinary abilities in this city? Could they be related to that masked girl we met?"

The hunter replied, "Yeah, didn’t you hear her say her brother has killed many vampires?"

Lin Yue could hardly believe it, "So there are badass people in this city, and I don’t know any of them. My sister would probably be shocked speechless if she found out."

Meanwhile, in another location, Lin Xi sneezed again.

However, the hunter had a pessimistic look, "This is just an idea of mine, but it’s difficult to realize. After all, each has their quirks and grudges; they’re hardly able to work together."

Lin Yue expressed understanding, "The bigger the ability, usually the bigger the temper. Not like my sister, small ability, but still quite temperamental."

No sooner had Lin Yue finished speaking, Lin Xi sneezed three times in a row elsewhere, feeling like someone was talking about her behind her back.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. You better focus on your training. We narrowly escaped death this time; we might not be so lucky next time. I have a premonition. Organization X sending such strong vampires surely means they are up to something big," the hunter said, making Lin Yue feel tense. Then he hastily asked, "Wait a second, Master, if Organization X has sent real members of the Xue Clan, could they be targeting you?"

The hunter shook his head, "I’ve been hunting vampires for so many years. If Organization X wanted to target me, they would have done it long ago, not wait until today. I think they have someone else in their sights."

Lin Yue immediately thought of someone and ventured a guess, "Someone else, could it be related to that masked girl and her circle?"

"Very likely, but there’s another person who might be of even greater interest to the vampires," the hunter thought of Zhuo Hang, someone who possessed perfect immortality. Assuming he were a vampire, and knowing their immortality had flaws, he would certainly pursue someone like Zhuo Hang who had perfect immortality.

"It seems necessary to pay a visit," the hunter decided, and Lin Yue became excited, "Master, are you going to meet those special people in the city? Can you take me along? I’d like to see for myself and broaden my horizons."

The hunter thought it over and felt it was possible. If trouble arose in the future, Lin Yue could seek help from the right people.