Chapter 47: Hidden Dangers
Liu Li left the hotel in the afternoon, the hottest time of the day, and the sun had already set when he returned. The fog of gloom caused by the enrichment of black elements in the swamp lingered all year round, but in the vicinity of Sin City, due to the existence of the giant magic array, it was not difficult to see the sun, and the sunset beauty in the swamp did have a unique flavor.
Like the inns in other cities, the first floor of the inn where the caravan was staying was converted into a tavern by the owner, and the residents of Sin City used to meet in the tavern after dinner to improve the boredom of the usual seclusion. Before coming to Sin City, Liu Li thought that he would not be able to adapt to the environment here, after all, the people who live here are all resentful losers, but when he is really in Sin City, he finds that the people here are no different from other places. Whether or not these exiles accept their failures, or whether they have remorse or resentment in their hearts, they cannot change the fact that they have been exiled. In addition to the people who have just fallen into this place, they will show their unwillingness on their faces, and the "locals" who have lived here for a long time may have recognized the reality. There are even middle-aged people like the ones I met before, who started a new life in this not very good environment.
Most of the people exiled to Sin City are from the two empires of Kronos or Huangyu, regardless of their previous status, they are now residents of Sin City, and there is no place for them in the two empires. Although it is not common for warriors to be exiled here, even if they do not have a talent for fighting, their abilities should not be underestimated, and there are naturally no simple people who can make waves in the two empires.
Liu Li, who returned to the inn, was not in a hurry to go back to his room, Rabitt's notes would not run, and he did not plan to come into contact with a new knowledge so soon. Perhaps it was a habit developed in the mercenary union of Casfield City, every time he went to a new place, Liu Li liked to sit in the tavern and collect some information about the new area. The only thing that Liu Li was not satisfied with was that the inn that Eve had chosen called Fenrir's Tooth did not sell low-alcohol fruit wine. As his physique strengthened, he became more and more sensitive to alcoholic beverages, at least Liu Li couldn't accept a slightly higher degree of ale wine now, unless he wanted to get drunk. In desperation, Liu Li only asked for a glass of water, and sat in the corner as always, listening to the conversations of other drinkers.
"Did you hear that?'Masquerade' is over.,It's said that their leader provoked people who shouldn't be messed with.,Now the whole organization is falling apart.,This time I went to the swamp and it seems that only 'White Face' escaped back.,But his reputation is still not enough.,Can't stop the gang under his hands.。 ”
"Well, I've heard that it was said to be the hand of the man with the maned dog, and the news of the death of the mysterious leader of the 'Mask' was also the first to come out of them. ”
It is said that it was the mud monkey who brought back the news, and it was not known what his relationship was with old Corey, so that the old dog believed his words. ”
"Your news is a few days ago, let me tell you, today I went to Beicheng District, I heard that the 'mask' was planted in the hands of a young man this time, but I don't know if the 'white mask' will retaliate. Anyway, there are dozens of people under him. ”
It didn't take long for Liu Li to hear the news that she was interested in. I have to say that Liu Li has completed Landolia's task very well, at least in terms of mentality, Liu Li has gradually adapted to the "rules" of this world. His view of "white noodles" at the moment is more about the "hidden dangers" brought about by not rushing to kill. After experiencing death in the swamp, Liu Li felt less pity and more ruthlessness in his heart for his enemies. However, Liu Li didn't want to go to the "white face" for trouble immediately, the caravan would not stay in Sin City for too long, and Liu Li didn't need to cause more trouble.
"Why is the little brother sitting here alone, I haven't seen you before, what did you do to be exiled here?" The caravan checked into the inn at noon, and the hostess didn't know that Liu Li was one of the caravan's entourage, and only regarded Liu Li as an exile who had just come to Sin City, although she also lamented Liu Li's youth, but she didn't dwell on this issue more. As a first-class entertainer, she is naturally more willing to greet a young man like Liu Li.
"Hey, Li'er, you can handle such a tender young man!" The waitress did not deliberately lower her voice, which naturally attracted the laughter and whistles of many drinkers.
"Drink your wine, don't bother me!"
Listening to the hostess's implied provocative tone and the whistles of the drinkers, Liu Li was also very helpless, he never thought that such a thing would happen. At the same time, he sighed in his heart, the girl in front of him who was about the same age as himself was obviously a pure "local", although she had the same name as the hostess of the mercenary union in Casfield City, but the living environment was completely different.
The girl is very beautiful, but Liu Li doesn't intend to respond to her hints, not to discriminate against her background, but Liu Li has not considered this aspect at all. Whether it is Heng, who has the same heart, or the squirrel who is becoming more and more familiar, they are far better than the girls in front of them in terms of appearance, and they are more familiar with themselves, Liu Li has not considered what to do with them for the time being. Liu Li knows that his goal, whether it is Heng or a squirrel, is attractive enough to him, but Liu Li knows that he does not belong here after all, after all, he ...... It's going back. Although I don't know how long it will take, the obsession in Liu Li's heart has never subsided.
"I'm a caravan man. Liu Li knew how to refuse in this situation, the residents of Sin City were xenophobic, although there would be no conflict, but for outsiders, they didn't want to have more contact, especially passers-by like merchants.
The lack of experience once again brought a little trouble to Liu Li. It is true that the inhabitants of Sin City are more xenophobic, and the main reason for this is simply because they were exiled here by "outsiders". But for a native "local" like Li'er, it is only their elders who are exiled, and they who were born and raised in Sin City, they dream of seeing the outside world, but they are suffering from the identity of "descendants of sins", so they can't realize their dreams. Outsiders like Liu Li are their best chance to realize their dreams. Because of this, Li'er's eyes became brighter and brighter when she looked at Liu Li.
"Wait, caravan?" 'Masquerade' won't be planted in your hands, right?" Okay, there is a quick-thinking drinker who used a sentence to turn the small trouble that Liu Li faced into a big trouble. Liu Li watched a few sneaky figures leave the tavern, and couldn't help but secretly curse himself for his lack of experience: "It seems that tonight's troubles are more than that." Although with the strength of the caravan, he is not afraid of the retaliation of the "mask", but at this time, after all, it is on the territory of the other party, and no one knows if the "mask" still has something to hide. Liu Li didn't dare to be careless, and used psychic communication to wake up the squirrel and ask her to warn Eve. Although there are still some problems with the use of lingua franca in squirrels, there is no problem in trying to convey a general meaning. Liu Li didn't dare to leave the tavern on the first floor, at least he stayed here, and he could also avoid the other party from making some small moves under his nose. As for the Liuying named Li'er, she stayed away from Liu Li as early as when the drinker shouted that sentence, although it was her dream to leave Sin City to see outside, but she didn't want to get into trouble.
The caravan did not completely relax its vigilance in Sin City, and even during the break, it was still quickly prepared after receiving the squirrel's warning. Eve is a shrewd businessman and a good team leader, she has already prepared supplies for the return trip in one afternoon, and only decided to rest in Sin City for one night because it was getting late, and she was not too panicked in the face of unexpected situations, she was already prepared...... Preparation for the escape.
"White Face" was also hesitant after receiving the spy tip, he didn't want to face the terrifying young spellcaster so early, but now he was faced with a situation that made him unable to make other choices.
The people who can be taken by Ian's side are naturally his cronies, and in order to prevent others from coveting the bones of the Secret Words, it is impossible for him to bring some people who look like him to ambush them, even if those people are still his subordinates in name. But now that Ian is dead, the survivors led by "White Face" no longer have an overwhelming advantage in strength over the group left in the city by Ian, and the "Mask" organization is facing disintegration due to the loss of its leader. "Whiteface" knew that his prestige could not suppress those who remained in the city, and he desperately needed a victory to establish his position in the organization.
Fortunately, this is Sin City, and the foundation of the "Mask" organization has been operating for decades has given him confidence, although the caravan is not within the organization's sphere of influence, but if it is against outsiders, presumably those people in Nancheng District will not cause chaos for themselves. The only trouble now is to manage the "maned dogs" in Xicheng District, the mud monkeys have escaped back, and who knows if they will seize this opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Old Corey is not a simple character, even when Ian was still alive, he was afraid of the old dog, although he had been yin once before, but it was far from the point of breaking his muscles and bones. "If he seizes this opportunity to deal with himself......" Thinking of this, "White Face" decided that it would be better to make more preparations.
Liu Li felt a little anxious, and at the same time was even more vigilant. The "masked masks" are coming too slowly, and who knows what kind of preparations they are making. Just hearing the conversation of the drinkers, Liu Li also somewhat understood the dilemma that "White Noodles" was facing now, but he didn't take into account the influence of "Mane Dog" in this matter. Liu Li thought that in order to stabilize his position, "White Face" would rush over to retaliate, but half an hour had passed, and the other party had not made the slightest move.
The two people who left a stalk at the door were also uneasy, their own boss had not brought anyone over until now, but they had already heard that the young man sitting in the tavern was a spellcaster, and the "masked" boss died at the hands of this young man. If the other party really makes a move, with the combat strength of the two of them, who are not even warriors, they will not be able to stop the other party.
If it weren't for the dangers of the swamp at night, the caravan would have set out long ago. Liu Li looked at the vacant position in a large circle around him, and keenly felt that the innkeeper's resentful gaze made him feel like a man's back.
Finally, when he heard the noise coming from the street, Liu Li actually felt a sense of relief in his heart.