Chapter 42

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"You... you put me down and run for your life. I, I, I am indeed a harbinger of misfortune, as others say. I first brought death to my parents, then to my husband... I am just a burden on this earth, so don't worry about me."

Although they had two horses, Dugu Fu and the innkeeper were riding together. No choice, the innkeeper couldn't ride a horse, so it had to be this way. Running away was definitely impossible; even one person on one horse might not escape, let alone two on one horse.

Feeling the soft, delicate body in his arms struggling, Dugu Fu smiled bitterly: Sister, do you know that as a young widow, you are already fresh and tempting, and now you have an added layer of fatal attraction—being a widow. If I weren't so exhausted from last night's battle, I would be in trouble now... I really miss the days when I had no emotions.

Hmm? Wait a moment! Before? Now? A sudden flash of insight struck Dugu Fu. Could it be like this? Hmm, it's very possible, extremely possible!

From his extremely abnormal appearance in this low-end world of the Republic of China's grandmaster, to his performance last night, the possibility is not just a little, but almost certain! Alas, even if he knew, it wouldn't help solve the current situation, but it might in the future...

The key is what to do now, how to save his own life?

Should he do as the innkeeper suggested, put her down, and run away? It's a method, but with Hong Qingsong's vengeful nature, he would definitely order his capture. The expert in hidden strength would arrive, knock out the innkeeper, and continue chasing him, then notify someone to take the innkeeper back... without a second's delay.

Should he have the innkeeper use a beauty trap to seduce the man, and then attack unexpectedly? It might work for ordinary players, but this expert in hidden strength, even if he attacked unexpectedly, there would be no chance of winning. Besides, a sudden beauty trap needs an opportunity to work.

Should he scare him with words, like he did with San Guang Buzu a few days ago? San Guang Buzu might be scared, but Hong Qingsong wouldn't. Why would he know about him? Wasn't it because his father once sought help from the data special forces? This guy is not a casual player like San Guang Buzu.

The key is the distance. Here, it's only a few hundred meters from the main road. Even if he scared the killer... once Hong Qingsong verified his words—he has the means and the intelligence—he would turn back and continue the chase, not much distance would be lost.

Sigh, still too weak! So weak that there's no chance to fight! After much thought, Dugu Fu could only sigh. Unable to think of a perfect plan, he had to face it head-on. While thinking, he let the horse wander, continuing to think of a contingency plan before the hidden strength killer arrived.

Chasing and fleeing, in the blink of an eye, they were another kilometer away, and the sound of hooves came from behind. Dugu Fu suddenly turned, holding the innkeeper: "You, don't come any closer!"

The hidden strength killer didn't stop at all, thinking: If I don't come, who are you? He continued to gallop.

"Swish!" Dugu Fu suddenly drew his knife, viciously... placing it on the innkeeper's slender, soft neck, a red line appeared. "If you come any closer, I'll kill her first, then myself!"

The innkeeper's face changed slightly, her body trembling.

What great acting! Dugu Fu praised inwardly.

The hidden strength killer reined in his horse. His mission was to capture them alive. If he brought back two dead bodies, Hong Qingsong would be furious. Once the horse stopped, he suddenly realized: Damn, I have to capture them alive, but does the other side know that?

A sinister laugh, he spurred his horse again, but before he could shake the reins, Dugu Fu asked: "Who are you?"

"Hong San!" Instinctively answering, Hong San felt a surge of blood in his throat.

Hong Qingsong is extremely lazy and self-centered. For all his bodyguards, he doesn't bother to remember their names, just gives them the surname Hong and a number. In fact, he might not even remember which one is Hong San. When he needs someone, he just calls "Hong Yi, Hong Er," and someone will always respond. Such an insulting name, and he actually answered, how could Hong San not be ashamed and angry.

But, how did the other side know? Hmm, perhaps he overheard it last night and is bluffing here? Hong San speculated, gritting his teeth and laughing sinisterly: Once I catch this kid, I'll show him what...

He guessed right again! Looking at Hong San's face, Dugu Fu was already certain. Before Hong San could make a move, he spoke again: "Do you really want to force us to die? Will Hong Qingsong agree?"

Hong San's horse stopped completely, staring at Dugu Fu: "Are you a player?"

Dugu Fu snorted, neither confirming nor denying. He couldn't scare Hong Qingsong like he did San Guang Buzu; it wouldn't work. Provoking such a spoiled brat to go crazy could lead to anything. Fortunately, it was Hong San chasing him, not Hong Qingsong.

What Hong San feared most was failing the mission and making Hong Qingsong furious, which gave Dugu Fu an opportunity.

"Hong Qingsong's character, you know as well as I do. Do you think I'm covering my face because I'm afraid of being remembered? I'm not afraid of death, but falling into Hong Qingsong's hands, anyone would be worried... I really don't want to be forced!" Dugu Fu said calmly but with a hint of madness.

In the resurrection point, the guy who cursed Hong Qingsong as a pig and was tortured all night, even live-streamed, would definitely agree.

Hong San also agreed.

Hearing Dugu Fu's words and putting himself in his shoes, it really... would drive anyone to the brink of madness. "But, do you think you can escape by dying? I'll tell you... the Tianren Pavilion resurrection point in Lingling County is all ours."

Tianren Pavilion, controlled by the Shadow Clan, is a player-exclusive paradise, combining resurrection points, shopping malls, leisure and entertainment, and task assignments.

Hong San was telling the truth; the scene of someone being tortured was still being live-streamed.

However, if he slit his throat, there was a high chance he would no longer exist, so he didn't have to worry about those issues. So, if the plan failed, should he cleanly slit his throat and be done with it, or be captured and prepare to endure Hong Qingsong's torture?

Although it wouldn't last long, with Hong Qingsong's变态... it's hard to say what he would do. Dugu Fu was torn, feeling a slight urge to urinate. But, no matter what, he had to hold on... he still had many things to do, many grudges to settle, many wishes to fulfill!

Dugu Fu didn't speak, holding the knife to the innkeeper, slowly riding the horse, and continued to say nervously: "Don't get too close, I really will kill her!"

Hong San didn't dare to get too close, slowly following, and quickly reported the strange standoff to Hong Qingsong.

"You fool, he's acting with you, buying time. It's just a few kilometers to the Lingling County border. He plans to commit suicide once he enters Quanzhou." The resurrection points in the Republic of China's grandmaster are not based on distance but on county boundaries.

Hong Qingsong was indeed extremely smart, immediately understanding Dugu Fu's intention, of course, the intention he wanted him to understand. "Just stall, act a bit better. I'll immediately dispatch people to surround the Quanzhou resurrection point, hehe, little guy, dare to challenge me!" Hong Qingsong laughed triumphantly.

It worked! Seeing Hong San slow down, put down his doubts, and maintain a distance, Dugu Fu also smiled triumphantly. But his smile was weak, drenched in sweat, and his legs were trembling. The situation was truly thrilling!

Just as he was relaxing, he suddenly saw Hong San's face change, reining in his horse, turning around, and ignoring him, frantically galloping away...

?? Is it... starting now? Dugu Fu was surprised. After the surprise came great joy. With such a close distance, he still had a chance to catch up, and if he caught up, he had a chance to give Hong Qingsong a harsh lesson. For making him nervous all night, for almost making him wet his pants!

Putting away the knife, taking the innkeeper, Dugu Fu was elated, galloping after Hong San...

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