Capítulo 1663: Chapter 1663: While I’m Still in a Good Mood
The matter in Nan City is not a major issue; it’s just that Secretary Fang is quite clever. He values those who “charge ahead” and lends them props obtained through Hua Baoren’s connections to conceal their identities and actions. He uses generous resources and rewards as bait to attract more Cannibal Players. With multiple steps in between, the process can be cut off at any point, and if worse comes to worst and the processing plant is found, it’s Hua Baoren who will bear the brunt, not just his small-time secretary.
The hateful thing is, such a person isn’t a player; he’s merely occupying a suitable position to manipulate those marginalized Cannibal Players, exploiting ordinary people and undermining the Special Defense Department.
Once the missing persons case was confirmed under the influence of the truth serum administered to Secretary Fang, Xu Huo executed him on the spot, along with Manager Liu and a few others.
When he caught Manager Liu and a few others, Xu Huo informed Yu Qingqing about several gathering spots for Cannibal Players, especially those with a large number of people, advising her to act with her team for more security than in the Special Defense Department of Nan City. As for South Pearl… Xu Huo initially planned to catch everyone, but didn’t expect this outcome.
However, it’s not all bad news. As the number of players increases, the Special Defense Department needs to consider arrangements for Cannibal Players; after all, there are quite a few people like Hua Baoren who have unwittingly become Cannibal Players.
In front of these people, he called the Nan City Special Defense Department to let them take over.
“How will the Special Defense Department treat us?” someone asked hesitantly.
“I suggest you don’t think about running to the game unless you plan never to return.” Xu Huo glanced at them.
A few restless people quieted down immediately.
The Special Defense Department arrived quickly, along with a fully armed SWAT team—ordinary firearms are still effective against typical Level E and Level D players.
Xu Huo didn’t care about the aftermath; he found the person in charge and explained the whole situation.
Upon realizing that the situation in Nan City was caused by someone entirely uninvolved with the game, the expression of the person in charge was indescribable, finally managing to say, “This guy is really a genius!”
Actually, the Cannibal Players recruited by Secretary Fang aren’t very capable, mostly crafty ones. Keeping such people around is a social cancer, so Xu Huo straightforwardly reported several groups suspected to be full of Cannibal Players.
Next, the Nan City Special Defense Department is bound to be busy for a while. Xu Huo said what needed to be said and left immediately, but he didn’t leave Nan City; instead, he went to check on Yu Qingqing.
The “Capricious” organization, including Yu Qingqing, has eight members: three women, five men. They split into two teams and quickly took down two Cannibal Player strongholds. But in reality, these strongholds were just a bunch of idle Cannibal Players waiting for Secretary Fang’s “feeding”—easy to deal with, yet yielding little gain.
“What a waste of time!” After contacting companions, Yu Qingqing angrily whipped the corpse again, “I thought this organization was loaded, but they’re all broke. Had I known, I’d have robbed the South Pearl boss’s safe instead!”
“Trash of society! Scum! Dead and still occupying space!”
Yu Qingqing swung her whip furiously while her companions were unfazed, not stopping her or even looking, until one of them noticed a new figure behind Yu Qingqing and shouted, “Who’s there!”
With the alert tone, all four present shifted to combat stances instantly, including Yu Qingqing.
Xu Huo raised his hand to block some incoming props, scanned the group all clad in black and finally settled his gaze on Yu Qingqing, “The matter in Nan City is concluded.”
“Cousin?” Yu Qingqing hesitantly assessed him, “Why did you change into such an ugly face?”
Seeing her disbelief, Xu Huo didn’t mind and pointed to the skinned corpse, “Don’t do this kind of thing again.”
Yu Qingqing put away her whip, “Do they deserve pity?”
“It’s not about pitying them; don’t let yourself become truly unhinged.” Xu Huo paused and asked, “Have you seen a psychologist recently?”
Of course not, Yu Qingqing waved her hand dismissively, “Since I became a player, I’ve had no ailments.”
“Haven’t been to Professor Tang?” Xu Huo asked again.
“No,” Yu Qingqing looked at him, “You don’t trust that professor anyway. Recently, Tang Guangbo contacted several Player Organizations offering free psychological counseling. Just hearing ‘free’ tells me he’s not up to any good. None of my team went.”
She paused here, “Cousin, it’s not that I don’t trust you; it’s just there are so many deceitful players in the game. Someone pretended to be you last time and almost fooled me out of an advanced item. How about this, tell me the last time you wet the bed; get it right, and I’ll believe you.”
Xu Huo looked at her, “If you don’t want the item anymore, you can return it to me.”
“Hey, just kidding!” Yu Qingqing finally smiled and hooked her arm through his, introducing the team, “All members of ‘Capricious’ have codenames; I’m Sunny, this sister is Duo Yun, her boyfriend is Chen Yu, and the boy here is Heavy Rain.”
“The others are Storm, Thunderstorm, Daxue, and Xiaoxue.”
“This is my cousin Xu Huo, someone you’ve all heard about.”
“Hello, cousin!” The three facing him and another connected via video bowed to Xu Huo simultaneously.
“Hello,” Xu Huo nodded politely.
“How do you find my team?” Yu Qingqing said proudly, “Every member is a formidable character, but we keep our identities confidential, so you only get the codenames.”
It’s clear she’s playing around, but earnest in her play.
“Not bad.” Xu Huo had already observed them; at least, the three present reacted swiftly.
“Has the Nan City situation truly ended?” Yu Qingqing’s eyes lit up, “Is there any area overlooked by the Special Defense Department where we can assist?”
“Every involved location and person, I’ve listed them for the Special Defense Department.” Xu Huo dashed her hopes, then asked, “Why are you in Nan City? With such a full team, it’s unlikely you suddenly decided to be philanthropic.”
Yu Qingqing promptly let go, “You handle your matters first. We’ll chat later; I’m rushing for a midnight snack…”
Xu Huo held her back, “While I’m in a good mood, tell me.”