Chapter 49

"Did you know why that fatso was so impressive last night?"

Sangu Bu Zhi Dao shook his head. As a commoner, he considered it a good day if someone invited him to a task, let alone knowing about higher-level matters.

"That fatso is called Hong Qingsong. I guess you haven't heard of him. But the name Hong Wuliang should ring a bell..."

"Bro, wait a moment..." Sangu Bu Zhi Dao said, then fell silent.

Dugu Fu guessed he was offline to look up information. Not surprised, he reached into his chest and pulled out a rope, tying one of Sangu Bu Zhi Dao's hands and began to search his pockets, not wasting a second. Previous experiences had fully proven the power of thievery, and such a heaven-sent opportunity couldn't be wasted.

After a few searches, Sangu Bu Zhi Dao recovered, not at all surprised by Dugu Fu's sleazy posture. "A general?"

"Exactly, Hong Qingsong is Hong Wuliang's son, his only son. Last night, there wasn't really any task. It was purely because I had some personal grudges with Hong Qingsong, so I took this opportunity to give him a good beating..." Dugu Fu said lightly.

"Ah, the son of a general, no wonder he was so impressive, with bodyguards and a lot of people at his beck and call..." Sangu Bu Zhi Dao nodded, understanding. However, after hearing Dugu Fu's words and grasping the overall situation, his face gradually turned pale.

Pale as a sheet!

He knew Hong Qingsong wanted Gong Er. But the good thing... was ruined by him. Not only that, he heard that the fatso suffered heavy losses, so angry that he spat blood. Although it was just a game, the video of the guy who cursed Hong Qingsong as a fat pig being humiliated was now widely circulating. What he did was ten thousand times worse than cursing. If it was found out, what would be the outcome... he didn't dare to think. Perhaps, he would find him in real life, and then... Sangu Bu Zhi Dao felt a chill in his heart, his mind in chaos, his heart pounding wildly.

"Don't worry! This matter, only heaven and earth know, and only we two know. If I don't say, and you don't say, who could know?" Dugu Fu stepped forward, affectionately putting his arm around Sangu Bu Zhi Dao, speaking softly. He walked alongside the innkeeper.

Sangu Bu Zhi Dao's body remained stiff, trembling slightly.

Looking at your lack of courage... Dugu Fu thought, but it's good this way, easy to control. He patted the guy's shoulder: "Alright, alright, stop trembling. I still need your help with a lot of things. With your lack of courage, how can I use you with peace of mind?"

"Help? Help with what? Use for what?" Sangu Bu Zhi Dao's eyes were dull, his voice hoarse.

Dugu Fu patted his shoulder again, returning something he had taken: "My job, you've probably guessed. To put it bluntly, I'm a spy! I can't die, can't be exposed, and if anything goes wrong, I lose merit and salary, it's utterly boring! It looks high-end and prestigious, but if you were in my shoes, you'd see..."

"Can't see health bars, attributes, or maps, no backpack or money, have to find ways to practice skills... if you die, you have to start over, it's like expert mode! I've endured, suffered, and held on, but I can't take it anymore. What's the point of life? Isn't it just for a bit of fun? Born in a daze, and suddenly old, how much time do we have to enjoy life... for the people? For the federation? For the bright future of our descendants? I spit on it!" Dugu Fu fiercely raised his middle finger.

"Bro, you... you don't want to do it anymore?" Sangu Bu Zhi Dao was stunned by Dugu Fu's sudden outburst, asking cautiously.

"Not do it? Why not?" Dugu Fu widened his eyes, "Of course I have to do it! And do it big! Think about it, I have inside information, can win over NPCs, and find ways to make them work for me; you're a player, with various conveniences, and can take on tasks to earn extra money."

"Just like today, we work together inside and out, make money together, and in the future, we'll live a life of luxury, a hundred times better than now? The risk is all mine, you're just making a profit!"

As Dugu Fu spoke, Sangu Bu Zhi Dao's originally frightened eyes gradually lit up. This was indeed a hopeful and desirable future. Sangu Bu Zhi Dao couldn't help but get excited, agitated, and his blood boiled: "Alright! Bro!"

"Right, that's the expression I wanted to see!" Dugu Fu patted Sangu Bu Zhi Dao's face, thinking to himself: Good, I can use this guy for a while longer. Why did I tell him all this? It seems unnecessary?

No, it's very necessary.

This guy just learned the Gong Family's Sixty-Four Hands, and he's bound to be proud and show off. If he leaks any information, in this remote area with few experts, Hong Qingsong, with his intelligence, might find him.

If he finds him, it could implicate me. Even if it's just a wanted poster, it could cause significant trouble. Warn him about the severity of the situation, promise him a bright future, and eliminate the hidden risks early.

And this guy can be useful in other ways.

First, of course, is to leave the player's encirclement. With the help of players involved in the pursuit, it's incredibly easy. Second, of course, is to practice thievery, what a great opportunity. As for the third...

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After crossing the dangerous area, the outline of Lingling County was already visible ahead, and Dugu Fu stopped. He couldn't help but let out a long whistle.

After this journey, his thievery skill was finally maxed out! The success rate for stealing ordinary bags was 100%. The fake immortal technique was indeed powerful! Last time, it was because it conflicted with his martial arts, so it took a long time to complete.

For a moment, he felt refreshed and invigorated! After a while, he calmed down from his excitement, took out a dozen small yellow fish from his bag, and handed them to Sangu Bu Zhi Dao.

"Bro, what are you doing?"

"Get me three blank deeds, transferable, you understand, right?"

Sangu Bu Zhi Dao nodded. Player deeds have mandatory binding power, equivalent to private property, and other players cannot enter without the owner's permission. If an NPC gets a player's transferred deed, they also enjoy the same rights.

"Also, get me some fake IDs, both player and NPC, and this woman's. You know what to do. Rent a room at the inn under your own name. The city is different from the countryside, with many people and eyes, if we still frequently contact, we might be seen. If there's any news, I'll write a letter and leave it in the room."

"In the coming days, let's focus on practicing our skills, the better our skills, the better we can make big deals!"

"Bro, leave it to me! Wait for me here." Sangu Bu Zhi Dao nodded, full of spirit, and ran off.

"Mmm!" Seeing Sangu Bu Zhi Dao leave, the innkeeper struggled fiercely on the horse.

Dugu Fu removed the cloth from the innkeeper's mouth: "Sister Wei, what do you want to say?"

The innkeeper, bound and feeling numb and sore all over, her eyes wide and teeth clenched: "You, you, you, you didn't have to tie me up..." She finally realized.