Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 758 Just Don't Kill Him

"What??"

Xiao Ran and Wu Man's gazes froze instantly as they looked at the panting Huang Le in shock.

"What happened? Explain yourself clearly. What exploded?" Wu Man's eyes widened, her relaxed expression replaced by seriousness.

Huang Le swallowed hard twice and gasped for breath before he could catch his breath: "The specific details are still... still not clear! Just now, several tables of customers in the restaurant were eating when they seemed to receive an urgent message, maybe a communication talisman or something... and then the whole restaurant went into chaos! Everyone was shouting that there had been a huge explosion on Bone Spirit Street, with flames shooting into the sky and smoke billowing, saying... saying that many people had died! The scene was a complete mess!"

Xiao Ran put down his chopsticks, and the noodles in the bowl seemed to instantly lose their temperature. His brows furrowed, and his eyes sharpened like an eagle's.

Sister Liu instantly came to mind.

Before I left last time, Sister Liu said goodbye to me in advance, telling me that she would leave after landing in the Lost City. Not only did she want to leave, but the other evil spirits lurking in Bone Spirit Street also wanted to leave.

However, the prerequisite for leaving was to bypass the gatekeepers like the night watchman Li Ji, so a major battle between the two sides was inevitable. At the time, I didn't think too much about it, after all, who knew the exact time when the Lost City would land, and besides, it wasn't something I could interfere with.

Now that Bone Spirit Street has been established, this sudden incident inevitably makes Xiao Ran suspect that it was Sister Liu and the other evil spirits in Bone Spirit Street who attacked the night watchman Li Ji.

"One-eyed!!"

Xiao Ran called out softly, and soon the second-in-command, One-Eyed Dragon, rushed over.

"Find Bai Sha Tang and the others. I need to know the details of this incident on Bone Spirit Street."

"promise."

One-Eyed Dragon nodded and quickly turned to leave. He didn't even know what Bone Spirit Street was, but that didn't stop him from asking about it.

The current second-in-command is capable of handling things independently and knows what to do without needing to be told.

With the added talent of his eye, Xiao Ran estimated that once Li Botong cultivated the Soul Cultivation Technique to the first level, his strength would greatly improve, and then he could consider letting Li Botong retire to the second line.

After Huang Le and the second-in-command left, Wu Man pondered for a few seconds and said to Xiao Ran, "This is a good thing for us."

"Ok!"

Xiao Ran nodded. Bone Spirit Street was originally a gathering place for beginners, and what they wanted was stability.

However, the changes in Bone Spirit Street are becoming increasingly significant. With even survival and safety no longer guaranteed, a large number of newcomers will inevitably flee.

They had no choice before, but now...

There are too many choices.

Ruzhou is not the only place in the world that has escaped the pollution of the Lost City. These places have now been designated as key development and protection areas.

Beginners with less skill can choose to go there.

Those with stronger skills, whether beginners or even professionals, can come to Ruzhou, a safe zone located deep within the pollution of the Lost City.

In this way, his Amazing Pavilion will definitely attract a huge influx of visitors on its opening day.

But Xiao Ran's face did not show a happy expression; instead, it was filled with worry: "What I'm worried about is not Bone Spirit Street, but my home."

"Okra?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Man also frowned. It would be a lie to say that she wasn't worried about her little apprentice's safety, but theoretically, as long as Qiu Kui didn't go out, she shouldn't be in any danger.

"Or, I'll go back."

With the opening of Amazing Pavilion imminent, Xiao Ran must not leave the pavilion at this time. Otherwise, if anything happens, everyone will lose their backbone, and that will be troublesome.

On the other hand, Wu Man's restaurant has been operating for some time, and he has also recruited three D-level chefs specializing in various flavors. In addition, Wu Man has a sufficient supply of his special seasonings, so there is no need to worry about any unexpected issues with the restaurant's dishes. A short-term departure is not a problem.

"Alright, but let's wait for One-Eye to bring back the specific details before we talk about it."

One-Eyed's mobility was indeed impressive; as soon as Xiao Ran finished eating the noodles in her bowl, he immediately returned.

They also brought back a file containing all the information the company had recorded about the changes in Bone Spirit Street.

Xiao Ran quickly glanced at the file, sighed, and handed it to Wu Man.

Wu Man picked up the file and carefully looked through the information inside.

1:24 AM

A riot broke out inside Bone Spirit Street, with a large number of evil spirits starting to riot and even attacking the tenants in the rooms.

1:30 AM

The sound of a night watchman's gong came from the street, quickly quelling the demon's commotion.

1:45 AM

In the former Changchun Guild Hall, now the Xingbao Pavilion, eight powerful evil spirits forcibly suppressed the Xingbao Master.

At the same time, all six night watchmen of Bone Spirit Street were attacked...

……

3:06 AM

A massive explosion occurred in Bone Spirit Street, with a power equivalent to 10 tons of TNT. The casualties in Bone Spirit Street were devastating; centered on Star Treasure Pavilion, numerous streets were destroyed and buildings severely damaged. The exact number of dead and injured is currently unknown.

Almost all eight major evil spirits were wiped out, the Star Treasure Master disappeared, and only four of the six night watchmen remained. A large number of evil spirits of unknown strength revived from Bone Spirit Street and quickly fled the street...

Looking at the information in front of her, Wu Man couldn't help but gasp. Bone Spirit Street was truly doomed now.

Countless unlucky people have been caught up in it.

"It seems I still need to go back." Wu Man put down the file in her hand and decided to return to Bone Spirit Street first to make sure that Qiu Kui and the others were alright.

"Okay, also, help me see if we encounter any night watchmen. Ask them about Li Ji inside. If you can help them, then help them. Once things stabilize here, I'll use my special privileges to return home."

Li Ji, the night watchman, was her guide. Their relationship wasn't particularly close, but they were friends. If he were still alive, Xiao Ran hoped Wu Man would lend him a hand.

"No problem, I'll pack up and leave."

After saying that, Wu Man hurriedly returned to the restaurant to make preparations.

Xiao Ran sat alone in the courtyard, silent for a long time, before letting out a heavy sigh: "Sigh!! I wonder how Sister Liu is doing now."

The opening date is getting closer and closer.

Just as Xiao Ran and Wu Man had predicted, after the incident at Bone Spirit Street, a large number of beginners fled Bone Spirit Street. Those who were not strong enough and did not intend to continue taking risks flocked to the rear, to those areas that had not been contaminated.

Those with stronger abilities, or those who wanted to continue their adventures, took public transportation directly into Ruzhou, which instantly put Ruzhou under immense pressure.

After all, the influx of so many beginners and even professionals will inevitably bring a great deal of instability.

But soon, the three supervisors that the company had previously arranged arrived.

Of the three supervisors, Xiao Ran knew Tang Xuan, the supervisor from the Southwest region, as well as Yang Jun, and Fu Zhendong from the South China region.

The news of the three supervisors' appearance in Ruzhou was not concealed; in fact, a welcoming ceremony was held in an extremely high-profile manner.

The purpose is to warn everyone not to have any ulterior motives.

As the host, Xiao Ran immediately hosted a banquet for the three of them at [Zhen Ding Wei].

Yang Jun and Tang Xuan were familiar to Xiao Ran, but Fu Zhendong remained silent throughout, as still as a piece of wood.

After a few rounds of drinks, everyone exchanged pleasantries and didn't discuss any other issues.

Only after the banquet ended did Yang Jun pull Xiao Ran aside and say, "Brother, I heard that the new masks from your Amazing Pavilion, the Vajra Mask, are pretty good. Could you..."

"cannot!"

Before Yang Jun could speak, Xiao Ran directly rejected his statement: "The company hasn't settled the payment for the last shipment yet."

However, Xiao Ran immediately changed the subject: "But the company is the company, and Brother Yang is Brother Yang. Let's keep things separate. If you need anything, Brother Yang, just let me know."

Xiao Ran's meaning was very straightforward: if Yang Jun was speaking on behalf of the company, then there was no point in discussing it; but if it was a personal need, Xiao Ran was willing to help.

"Hahaha, good brother!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jun grinned and held up five fingers for Xiao Ran: "No more, is this number okay?"

"Of course, I'll have someone deliver it to you tomorrow morning."

Yang Jun was overjoyed upon hearing this, but then he turned his gaze and whispered to Xiao Ran, "Be careful of Yang Zhendong, he's not a good person."

"Ok?"

Xiao Ran looked at Yang Jun in surprise.

He thought the supervisors all had a good relationship.

“Don’t look at me like that. To be honest, Yang Zhendong is here to take advantage of what’s already there. He’s one of the company’s veterans, and even…” Yang Jun paused for two seconds before continuing, “This guy seems to have some connections with the Changchun Association. It was this veteran who facilitated the company’s cooperation with the Changchun Association. Sigh, take it easy. Even if you don’t care about the company, at least we’ll cover for you. Just make sure it’s acceptable.”

Xiao Ran's mind raced, and she instantly understood Yang Jun's meaning. She cupped her hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Brother Yang. I understand the situation now. I'll send you the 50 Vajra Masks first thing tomorrow morning."

"50 photos!!"

Yang Jun's eyes lit up. He had only dared to say five, and now he was grinning from ear to ear: "Hahaha, good, good, good. When it opens, I'll come and support you."

"Thanks, Brother Yang."

After seeing Yang Jun off, Xiao Ran remained calm, but Huang Le, who was following behind her, frowned: "Brother, judging from what he said, is that supervisor still here to make things difficult for you?"

"Embarrassed?"

Xiao Ran shrugged: "They came here specifically for me."

"Why?? Hasn't the company always been very supportive of you?" Huang Le was puzzled.

But Xiao Ran seemed indifferent. He patted Huang Le on the shoulder and said, "The company isn't just one person's company. There are all sorts of people in a big forest. It's not worth arguing with them. Just don't mess with me, otherwise..."

Xiao Ran snorted coldly. Yang Jun had already made his point very clear; it all boiled down to one thing...

"Just don't kill him."

(End of this chapter)