Chapter 222: Suspicious Character!!
Returning to Wu Shuang City.
The City, shrouded in the thick night, was still filled with magical fantasy colors.
There were still a large number of players active within the City.
Li Xiang walked quickly towards the City Lord's Mansion.
“After turning in the quest, I’ll log off and sleep…”
He muttered to himself, not paying attention to someone in front of him, and directly bumped into them.
The person he bumped into fell to the ground.
It was a thin man, with the title ‘Unknown NPC’ above his head.
Looking at him, Li Xiang’s eyes flashed.
This man looked very familiar!
It was the NPC who escaped back from Qingdao Stronghold!!!!
Apparently, the thin man also recognized Li Xiang.
After glancing at Li Xiang, he immediately ran towards the City.
Li Xiang quickly chased after him.
However, this man was clearly extremely familiar with the City; he ran very fast, only diving into crowds, going wherever there were more people.
An NPC running around bumping into things wouldn't cause players to say anything, but Li Xiang, as a player, couldn't just run around bumping into people.
After chasing for a while, Li Xiang lost track of this target again.
Looking at the empty alley, Li Xiang fell silent.
This was clearly also a deliberate arrangement by the system.
That man definitely bumped into him on purpose; otherwise, Li Xiang wouldn't have been able to find him even if he wanted to.
It was certain.
This man was definitely involved in a quest!!!
Thinking of this, Li Xiang quickly walked towards the City Lord's Mansion.
…
More than ten minutes later, Li Xiang arrived at the City Lord's Mansion.
Although Li Xiang could still move freely within the City Lord's Mansion, it was no longer because of the royal guard badge.
Li Xiang’s royal guard badge was only a level two badge, which only allowed free passage in cities below a City.
Now that Wu Shuang City had been upgraded to a City, Li Xiang’s level two royal guard badge could no longer be used here.
However, after his favorability with the City Lord He Denlong soared, the City Lord He Denlong still kept this privilege for Li Xiang, allowing him to come to the City Lord's Mansion to see him at any time.
When Li Xiang saw the City Lord He Denlong, he was handling official business.
It must be said that after becoming the City Lord of a City, the amount of official business increased significantly.
At this time previously, He Denlong would have already been sleeping soundly with his wife.
…
Seeing Li Xiang, the NPC City Lord He Denlong yawned, “Qingdao Stronghold has been wiped out?”
Li Xiang nodded, “I did not fail my mission, and successfully wiped them out.”
He Denlong stood up, “I knew it, Royal Guard brother, you can definitely do it!”
“It only took half a day to take down Qingdao Stronghold, Royal Guard brother, your strength continues to amaze me.”
As his words fell, a system prompt appeared.
【Ding! Quest ‘Exterminate the Mountain Bandit’ completed.】
【Ding! Obtained quest reward ‘Experience Points’ x 200 million】
【Ding! Obtained quest reward ‘Gold Coins’ x 1000】
【Ding! Obtained quest reward ‘Wu Shuang City Reputation’ +30】
The quest settlement included experience points, gold coins, and reputation, which was quite generous.
200 million experience points filled Li Xiang's experience bar by a quarter.
Li Xiang smiled slightly, “It is my responsibility to eliminate harm for the people of Wu Shuang City.”
After speaking, Li Xiang proactively took out a million gold coins, “This portion of gold coins will be returned to the citizens by you, City Lord.”
Seeing the million gold coins, He Denlong’s eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, “Having you in Wu Shuang City is truly Wu Shuang City’s fortune!!!”
【Ding! ‘Wu Shuang City City Lord - He Denlong’ Favorability +5, Current Value: 80】
Seeing this system prompt, Li Xiang narrowed his eyes.
It was still easy to increase He Denlong's favorability.
Just throw money at him…
Li Xiang said with a smile, “Thank you, City Lord, for your praise.”
After speaking, Li Xiang continued.
“However, City Lord, during this trip to Qingdao Stronghold, I discovered a suspicious character.”
Saying this, Li Xiang told him about the mysterious suspicious character and also showed him the image of the thin man he bumped into in the City.
After seeing the man's appearance, He Denlong's expression clearly changed.
“This…”
His expression became serious.
“Are you sure the person you saw in Qingdao Stronghold was him?”
Li Xiang nodded and then shook his head.
“I can’t be sure.”
“The person I saw in Qingdao Stronghold was wearing a mask, so I couldn’t see their face clearly.”
The NPC Lord of the City He Denlong nodded, “I understand, I will investigate this matter and contact you again if needed.”
“Royal Guard brother, you can go back first.”
“Okay, then I won’t disturb you, City Lord.”
…
Leaving the City Lord's Mansion.
Li Xiang knew that this quest would definitely have a follow-up.
He just had to wait.
“Log off, sleep.”
…
Logging off.
Li Xiang got out of the game capsule and saw Wang Zhiyan’s graceful figure busy in the kitchen.
Hearing the movement, Wang Zhiyan turned around and smiled sweetly, “Li Xiang, you’re offline.”
Li Xiang stretched.
“Did you only play for one day yesterday? It’s not easy for your brother to come and see you even once, right?”
Wang Zhiyan shook her head, “My brother was admitted to Tianhai University in this City. Yesterday, I helped him with the enrollment procedures, so he’ll be in this City from now on.”
Tianhai University is the best university in this City and a key university.
“Good grades.”
Wang Zhiyan said with a smile, her face full of pride, “He’s known how to study hard since he was little, and his grades have always been good!”
After speaking, Wang Zhiyan walked into the kitchen and brought out breakfast, “You can eat now.”
“I haven’t eaten all day, I miss it so much.”
“Haha…”
Li Xiang felt exceptionally satisfied after eating breakfast.
After strolling around outside for a while, Li Xiang returned home and started sleeping.
He had played for too long yesterday and needed a good rest.
…
He slept straight until seven o’clock in the evening.
After getting up, Li Xiang walked to the living room and saw Wang Zhiyan sleeping leaning on the sofa.
Her beautiful hair was scattered on both sides of her face, and her sleeping face was serene, giving off a beautiful feeling.
This girl… she’s really good-looking.
He muttered a sentence in his heart, took out a few slices of bread from the refrigerator and ate them with milk for dinner, then Li Xiang took a blanket and covered Wang Zhiyan.
After that, he got into the game capsule.
…
Online!!!
His figure appeared in Wu Shuang City.
As soon as he logged in, he was stopped by a Guard.
“Royal Guard, the City Lord is looking for you.”
“Let’s go.”
…
Arriving at the City Lord's Mansion, Li Xiang met with the City Lord He Denlong.
He Denlong said, “That person you mentioned yesterday… I had someone investigate yesterday, and guess what?”
Li Xiang knew that something must have happened.
Indeed, He Denlong continued, “He’s dead.”
“He died at home. Looking at the method, it should have been done by the Demon Clan.”
“I suspect the Demon Clan’s influence has infiltrated the City again. Royal Guard brother, I’ll have to rely on you again.”
Li Xiang knew that this quest had a follow-up. Hearing this, he immediately stated, “City Lord, don’t worry, leave it to me.”
As he finished speaking, a quest system prompt appeared.
