Chapter 130: The Eerie Nature of the Man in Black

Chapter 130: The Eeriness of the Black-Clad Figures

The night was silent, the cold wind whistled, and Fengxi Park was desolate beyond measure.

A faint red light flashed, rapidly tracing three crosses that struck the center of Barton and his two companions' foreheads with surgical precision. There were no wails; only endless fear and shock remained in their eyes as the three collapsed one after another, dead.

Of course, this was within game data, meaning they all still had chances to respawn.

Perhaps driven by an instinctual reaction rooted in fear, the three tacitly chose to wait out the respawn timer. They were genuinely terrified that if they reappeared, they would be instantly killed by Li Xin again. Since he possessed the ability to break through defenses and secure a one-hit kill, doing it a second time would be no challenge. It was better to wait; surely, in ten seconds, he would have moved on.

And that was exactly what happened.

Li Xin’s act of killing all three with a single strike shocked the five masked figures in black. What was even more terrifying was that from the back, they hadn’t even caught a glimpse of how Li Xin had done it or what kind of weapon he had used.

It was truly an unfathomable mystery!

"Awoo—"

The leader of the masked group let out a cry. The five black-clad figures turned simultaneously and sprinted back into the woods. Li Xin tucked away his weapon, Qiankun, and followed closely. With his speed, overtaking them would have been effortless, but he refrained until he understood their motives.

Soon, the six figures vanished into the encroaching darkness.

*Swish, swish, swish*—Barton and his men respawned. They looked at each other, unable to speak for a long time.

"He... his strength is so formidable..." Suoxi murmured, still dazed and unable to break free from the despair.

"Truly powerful. He has mastered the Cross Kill to such an extreme level. In our entire Eighth Army, I have never seen a Captain-level player at level 31 as strong as him!" Dragic nodded sheepishly, filled with envy and longing for Li Xin’s prowess. He fantasized that if he possessed such potent equipment and strength, he could roam the world freely, surrounded by beauties.

Barton’s face was dark. Beyond Li Xin’s strength, he was most interested in that mysterious weapon. What kind of gear could emit such savage attack power? Was it Gold-tier? Dark Gold-tier?

After all, Dark Gold-tier weapons had already begun to surface in the game...

"Let’s go. Withdraw for now, lest we draw attention."

"We’ll head back and plan properly. Next time, we must not get entangled with him; we must aim for a one-hit kill!"

"Ah..." Suoxi and Dragic exclaimed in unison, "We’re going back?"

"Of course!" Barton gave a sinister smile, his blue eyes flashing with greedy light.

"He is a walking treasure trove. We absolutely cannot let such a prime target go."

...

Shortly after the three of them disappeared into the night, a third group stormed into the boundaries of Fengxi Park. Perhaps only then did they notice something was amiss, and the group slammed on the brakes.

It was the Starsea Adventure Team.

"Captain, we’ve entered Fengxi Park."

"I know," Xing Li replied in a low voice.

"It’s not safe here. We should leave; we can’t afford to suffer losses because of him."

"Yes, Captain, this place is truly eerie. Look at these streetlights—they’re chillingly ominous."

Vice-Captain Hu Ye was about to speak when he suddenly noticed a discarded soda bottle near a trash can not far ahead. He immediately linked it to the scene he had seen in the surveillance footage.

That guy had been holding a bottle of cola!

"Captain Xing Li, look over there!"

The group followed his gaze, suddenly realizing he had indeed come here. But there was no one in sight. Had he vanished? The surveillance in Fengxi Park had been completely broken for ages; no one dared to come and repair it.

The expressions of the seven members of the Starsea Adventure Team darkened, their brows furrowed in deep thought. A man who could slay the Loch Ness Monster alone had now ventured into Fengxi Park by himself. Did he have the strength to explore, or had he already become a meal for the monsters? No one could say for sure; even thinking about it felt terrifying.

Without another word, under the command of the quasi-A-rank powerhouse Xing Li, the Starsea team quickly retreated. However, they did not leave entirely; they stationed themselves at a street corner not far away, preparing to lie in wait for the man to reappear.

After a frantic dash, Li Xin felt as though he had run for five kilometers, yet he was still in the woods.

"Strange. The map doesn't show this park as being this large. Why am I still here after running for so long? And these strange people ahead—they move like they’re walking on thin ice, never panting or breaking a sweat. What on earth are they up to?"

"If I keep running like this, when will it end?"

With this thought, Li Xin shouted, "Hey, where are we going?"

Strangely, the five masked figures didn't seem to hear him; they completely ignored him. Li Xin pondered for a moment and asked again, but they still provided no answer.

"Dizzy, these guys..."

Li Xin suddenly froze, his gaze fixed on a pine tree to his left, his pupils dilating with immense shock.

He seemed to understand something. Without a second thought, he logged off!

He put down his helmet and took a large gulp of water, his agitated and horrified heart gradually calming down. Li Xin decided not to dwell on it for now. The oddities within the game would have to wait until he logged back in. Thinking about it now would only lead him into a cognitive trap.

Better to relax for a while.

The room was dim, and looking out the window, it was already dusk. Li Xin remembered Zhao Xue saying he would recover by this time. He tried moving his limbs, and sure enough, he was healed.

He jumped off the bed and performed a few agile flips, laughing, "Zhao Xue’s healing medicine is truly effective. I had often heard of her, but I didn't know she was a martial arts expert. That 'Sanda and Yoga' business is just a cover. If I’m not mistaken, her true identity is rooted in the fist techniques of the Southern Wudang school."

"I remember reading something like that in a movie."

"Heh, I must find a good opportunity to spar with her next time."

Putting those thoughts aside, Li Xin pulled up Jiang Ke'er’s number and dialed, but the call was hung up. A text message followed immediately.

"Brother Li Xin, I’m at a gathering with my best friend. I’ll talk to you when I get back tonight."

Speechless, Li Xin dialed Zhao Xue’s number next, but she was practicing with her teammates for tomorrow’s Hearthstone finals. Out of options, Li Xin thought for a moment and dialed Jiang Chuxue instead.

"Hello, Li Xin, what is it?"

"Manager Jiang, I..." Li Xin hesitated, "I’d like to go for a walk in the city."

"Alright, wait for me. See you in five minutes." Jiang Chuxue agreed with unexpected alacrity.

Li Xin scratched his head, unable to fathom this Deputy General Manager. She seemed to trust him deeply and was very attentive toward him.

"Perhaps she’s figured out my identity," Li Xin thought with a self-deprecating smile. He didn't dwell on it; five minutes was just enough time to take a shower and change clothes.

On the other side, Jiang Chuxue finished her work in a flurry, picked up her car keys with secret excitement, and headed toward Li Xin's room.