Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 949 Thanks for the Reminder

Chapter 949: Chapter 949 Thanks for the Reminder

"Alright, let’s set out," Xue Wang said, looking every bit ready to go, then he glanced over at Gu Fan.

Gu Fan raised a question, "It’s night now. We have no problem traveling at night, but once we get to the next small city, how are we going to find a place to stay without arousing suspicion?"

This was indeed a challenge. Lord Xiong and Xue Wang also frowned deeply. As they entered the Central Plains, more and more people would undoubtedly notice the dress of Westerners.

"I have a plan," said Gu Fan. "I could go ahead to the city, buy a house in advance, and then you could quietly move in. This way, we can avoid detection as much as possible." Gu Fan’s plan was indeed good and worth trying.

Xue Wang was uneasy, fearing Gu Fan might play some tricks if he went ahead alone.

"I will go with you," Lord Xiong said, making Xue Wang’s brow furrow even more. It seemed Xue Wang did not want Lord Xiong to leave his field of vision.

The Xue Clan was in a passive situation right now: first, they were strangers in a strange land; second, they could only act at night; third, they did not want to attract attention.

After much thought, with no better plan in sight, Xue Wang nodded in agreement, choosing to trust Lord Xiong.

So Gu Fan and Lord Xiong set off first, asking Xue Wang, Mo Yun, and the others to wait a while longer.

Watching the retreating figures of Gu Fan and Lord Xiong, one vampire expressed his concern, "If it gets to daytime, and this kid returns with others to kill us, we would stand no chance. Xue Wang, are you really at ease?"

"What’s there to be uneasy about?" Xue Wang gave a faint smile and added, "You see, Lord Xiong has gone with him."

Mo Yun did not say a word. She knew that if Gu Fan really did come back with reinforcements, Xue Wang would surely become furious and take it out on Mo Yun.

This was the second reason why Xue Wang could afford to let Gu Fan leave with peace of mind—from last night’s slaughter, it was clear that Gu Fan had a kind heart. Therefore, Gu Fan would not risk Mo Yun’s safety, effectively making her a hostage in Xue Wang’s hands.

"Well, it seems we’re stuck again tonight. Let’s continue to rest," Xue Wang said, and then turned to the two female vampires beside him, "Xue Yan, Xue Yu, stay with Mo Yun tonight. Keep an eye on each other."

"Of course, Xue Wang!" Xue Yan and Xue Yu promptly agreed, well aware that looking after each other was an excuse; the real task was to keep watch over Mo Yun.

Mo Yun wore an indifferent expression and even said, "That’s great, I get scared staying alone anyway."

"Then we hope we won’t impose," Xue Yan and Xue Yu said with a mild smile, appearing friendly.

At that moment, Mo Yun was actually very uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do. All she could do now was place her hopes on Gu Fan, hoping he wouldn’t let her down.

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Meanwhile, Gu Fan and Lord Xiong were already on their way to the next city. As they walked, Gu Fan looked back from time to time.

Lord Xiong simply said, "Don’t look anymore; they didn’t follow us. You are very safe."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan let out a sigh of relief and then scratched his head, "I’m sorry, Lord Xiong, for the trouble and for having you accompany me on this trip."

"It’s okay; after all, I was bound to travel this path anyway." Lord Xiong glanced at Gu Fan, his gaze carrying a hint of interest, "Kid, don’t blame me for doubting you, but you and Mo Yun are very different. Mo Yun has the appearance that someone from the Devil Cult should have; you do not."

"Perhaps it’s because I haven’t been a part of the Devil Cult as long as Mo Yun has." After saying this, Gu Fan also took a good look at Lord Xiong and asked with interest, "I am curious how Lord Xiong encountered these members of the Xue Clan, and moreover, how you have managed to prevent them from harming you and to gain their trust."

To this, Lord Xiong simply smiled slightly and did not answer.

Gu Fan frowned deeply; he had a suspicion that Lord Xiong might be the key to the vampires’ arrival in the Central Plains.

According to what Lin Xi had said, about the matters concerning the Eternal Life Clan, if Qian Ye hadn’t run into the custodian, he wouldn’t have known about such a group at all, so how did the Xue Clan come to know of them?

The Xue Wang and his followers came to the Central Plains in search of true eternal life, but the people of the Central Plains themselves had never heard of such a thing. Wasn’t that very strange?

As far as Gu Fan knew, the Eternal Life Clan had been destroyed by the boss over five hundred years ago, and the matters concerning the Eternal Life Clan had long since vanished, hadn’t they? Why then could the Xue Wang and his followers still know about it?

Gu Fan eyed Lord Xiong’s silhouette closely, falling deep into thought. The affairs of the Eternal Life Clan from five hundred years ago, not even known by the people of the Central Plains, had somehow spread to the West and alarmed the Western Xue Clan—could this really have been done deliberately by someone?

However, seeing Lord Xiong now adopting a disinterested demeanor, Gu Fan felt that extracting useful information from him would be quite difficult. But that didn’t mean Gu Fan was going to give up, so he stepped forward and asked, "Lord Xiong, you all are looking for the Eternal Life Clan, looking for true eternal life, yet I have never heard of the Eternal Life Clan. Does perfect eternal life really exist in this world?"

Lord Xiong, expressionless, said, "Of course it exists, otherwise, do you think the Xue Wang and his followers are fools to come all this way?"

Gu Fan nodded in understanding, "Since Lord Xiong says so, I feel relieved. I am following you all in pursuit of eternal life; I don’t want to have worked in vain."

Upon hearing this, Lord Xiong looked at Gu Fan with a meaningful gaze, "Kid, you are very smart, deliberately letting us know that you have an ulterior motive for following us. Because you have an ulterior motive, we can trust you, but this is just a clever trick. Remember, being too clever can lead to your own undoing, and that’s exactly what might happen to someone like you."

"I’m sorry, Lord Xiong, I realize my mistake," Gu Fan said with a sincere look of contrition, maintaining his humility before Lord Xiong.

Lord Xiong was pleased with Gu Fan’s attitude and reminded him, "You know that Xue Wang doesn’t trust you. If it weren’t for me accompanying you this time, Xue Wang might have killed you the moment you suggested going ahead first."

"Is that so?" Gu Fan understood then just how dangerous the situation had been and inwardly rejoiced for the support of Mo Yun and Lord Xiong.

Perhaps it was the effect of the Destiny Stone that led Gu Fan to encounter benefactors, allowing him time after time to turn peril into safety.

Suddenly, Gu Fan realized something: over the years, he had experienced so much, overcome so many challenges, completed one impossible task after another, led everyone to press bravely forward, and he himself had survived death several times, not because of his own abilities but rather because his luck was simply better.

"Kid, let me remind you again, if you want to stay alive, don’t do anything unnecessary and be careful with your words and actions," Lord Xiong’s reminder was timely, and Gu Fan expressed his thanks once more.