Free Web NovelChapter 2492: Chapter 2492
The long-haired player looked up at him, "What you said makes sense, I’ll have my family keep an eye on the situation over in Mao Tong City."
"Aren’t you leaving yet?" Bubble Bean looked at him curiously, "The cat whisker fruit has been stolen, and you’re still planning to send the old lady to find that restaurant manager?"
The long-haired player replied, "Not going back is actually the best choice for us."
No matter if they are involved or not, staying put is the safest option.
In this case, their situation hasn’t changed much.
"How are our two disguised players?" Xu Huo asked, "Is anyone following them?"
The long-haired player signaled to another person nearby, and that member of the Wan Family contacted their companion from beneath the dimension. Moments later, he said, "The people who were following you before haven’t left, but they are on the train, and they deliberately delayed half a day to catch the train, so far they haven’t been attacked."
From this, we can see that there is a considerable gap between the people obstructing players from passing levels and those kidnapping the bookstore owner.
"The train is arriving soon." The long-haired player reminded at this time, "It might be difficult to change our appearance and go back."
"We’ll talk about it when we arrive." Xu Huo was still in the mood to enjoy the view out the window, "We’re not in a hurry to pass levels, waiting two or three days before returning to check is still fine."
The old lady sitting opposite showed a slight change in expression, but soon returned to her previous indifferent state.
Thirty minutes later, the train arrived at the station.
After getting off the train, Bubble Bean observed for a while before saying, "Are those players fixed NPCs? They only appear in Fengxing City? Do they stop following once out of Fengxing City?"
"It’s quite simple," Xu Huo said lightly, "because we’ve left their control range."
The local governments in two consecutive places remained silent, this power range is already large enough, if this station doesn’t work, the next should enter another power range.
"Ren Zhi Pharmaceutical City." Bubble Bean said, "This city is really not small, it seems that woman has quite a background."
On their way to this district, a player they encountered had given them a business card from Ren Zhi Pharmaceuticals, and they arrived at the station together and separated after disembarking.
"Dragons cannot overpower local snakes, we might as well find that young lady and inquire about the situation." Bubble Bean suggested, "Perhaps she could provide us with some convenience."
The streets were scented with medicine fragrance lamps, making the city feel warm; the smell wasn’t unpleasant, but it did make people a bit uncomfortable, suddenly switching from fresh air to this environment felt like a punch to the nasal cavity.
The locals were quite accustomed to it.
The city’s system was relatively advanced, with flight monitoring and surveillance installed inside and outside surrounding shops and residences, almost covering public places without blind spots. Even though Xu Huo and the others had changed their appearance and clothing again, they still cautiously kept an eye after entering the city.
Given that the city developed around pharmaceuticals, most places were occupied by factories. Although technical personnel were necessary, factories didn’t require that much manpower, but "local product discount" advertisements appeared on the streets from time to time, indicating they attracted residents using discounted medications.
Xu Huo stood outside a pharmacy, carefully looking at the contents of the electronic flyer.
"Ren Zhi Pharmaceuticals has made significant achievements in genetic diseases, with high-purity evolution potions, and some terminal disease treatment medications developing well. Their products not only hold a considerable market share in District 001 but also do good business with other districts."
At this time, a staff member walked out from the store, "Do you have any needs? Our store has just put high-purity evolution potions on shelves, with a variety of flavors, safe, no side effects, and good absorption. Why not come in and have a look?"
Xu Huo followed inside.
All the medicines inside the store were covered with a defensive barrier, small flying robots patrolling helped transport medications, and single units for trial use were available.
"Medicine can be used too." Bubble Bean leaned against the closed counter and said, "Bring two to try."
The staff member carefully replied, "Unless it’s a health supplement, other medications, including evolution potions, cannot be tried casually. If you need a trial, you’ll need to undergo a simple test to ensure the potion is absolutely safe for you."
"What if not tried?"
"If not tried, there’s no need for testing." The staff member smiled, "You can purchase directly."
Bubble Bean nodded, "I understand, walk out the store and it’s no longer your concern, right."
The staff member maintained a smile.
"After all, they are medicines, and if there are issues during a trial, the store would have to bear the responsibility." Xu Huo pointed his chin at those trial products, "Aren’t you going to try?"
"I was just joking." Bubble Bean wouldn’t let a place selling medicine subject him to any tests, "Nothing to buy, hurry up."
Xu Huo bought some treatment medications, especially for diseases.
Seeing that he was truly shopping, Bubble Bean couldn’t help but be curious, "Why buy these?"
Players buy those off reward platforms are of better quality and higher level, why bother?
Xu Huo pointed outside.
Bubble Bean suspiciously turned his head, "What?"
"Local product discount." Xu Huo said, "Worth it."
(To be modified later)
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The Wan family member closest to the power core was that secretary, but remained only at the municipal government level, still far from the district government.
Being far from the center of power, in a small town, even if the district government got bombed, it wouldn’t be traced back to them. This popular council candidate was just a candidate, tracing the origins was not yet timely.
The long-haired player frowned but didn’t continue with the topic, instead said, "Among the Wan Family in Cat Fruit Town, those truly carrying Wan family blood are very few."
Though the adopted children bore the surname Wan, unlike some other races with blood ties, they had a clear understanding of themselves and did not contribute all their thoughts to family power, hence they wouldn’t actively engage in power struggles nor play a significant role.
"Perhaps it’s just a coincidence." The long-haired player’s voice was slightly low as if muttering to himself.
Xu Huo glanced at him, alright, it seemed that the Wan Family itself had only a vague understanding, saying they wouldn’t get involved and truly not getting involved.
"Don’t you have relatives in Mao Tong City?" Bubble Bean suddenly asked, "Given family ties, could it be something they did that implicated you and got you watched?"
"A hundred years of diluted bloodlines, people in Mao Tong City can only be considered distant relatives." Xu Huo answered on behalf, not even distant relatives since the branch that moved out of Mao Tong City only had a few cousins, most of whom were deceased. Their descendants were either deceased or extended further, they hardly met and merely informed out of courtesy during major holidays.
"A distant relative is still a relative," Bubble Bean said, "As long as the trouble is big enough, let alone distant relatives, even the neighbor’s dog can serve as a witness."
