Chapter 612 - Because… I Like It? (2/2)

“Is that right? Remember, I can take you to court,” Zhang Heng said.

“Either that or you tell me what secrets are between you and the child’s father. If you do that, I will give you a gun to protect yourself. It’s a long walk back to Glen Town.”

“It’s for your own good. You should’ve listened to me and taken this kid home,” the sheriff growled. “They won’t hurt Matthew, but they will hurt you both!”

“They, who are they?” Zhang Heng asked. “I can only tell you so much.” The sheriff kept mum after that, making it clear that he wanted to utter nothing more. “I hate people who can’t finish their sentences,” Wendy frowned.

“Me too, but he has undeniably revealed some useful information. At least we now know that your father’s disappearance is related to a group of people. And they obviously know each other. Your father went to see them, and he probably voluntarily followed them as well. This group of people is dangerous. He is right. You probably shouldn’t have gone looking for your father in the first place.”

“You can’t be 100% sure,” snorted Wendy.

“Yes.”

“This could also mean that my father might still be in danger. And you also said that he’s probably with a group of not so nice people. They are going to do whatever they want.” “Maybe,” replied Zhang Heng, silently admitting that Wendy’s guess wasn’t unreasonable. “I want to find my father then,” Wendy firmly insisted, then asked Zhang Heng, “Are you scared?”

“I haven’t felt fear in a long time.”

“Then are you going to use this as an opportunity to ask for more pay?”

“No, now, I have my reasons to keep investigating this matter. Whether you pay me or not, I will not give up on this case,” Zhang Heng shook his head.

“Why?”

It wasn’t easy to explain to Wendy about his main quest. He might have just gotten a clue relating to the lucky horseshoe. It appeared that Wendy’s mission was now tied to his main quest.

“I’m bored, and I want something interesting to do.”

“I can’t return home now, so I can help you,” Wendy said.

“I doubt it.”

Despite that, Zhang Heng couldn’t deny that Wendy came in handy. Although her combat skills were negligible, Zhang Heng had never seen Matthew before. Bringing her around would make him much easier to locate. Not to mention how the relations.h.i.+p between Wendy and Matthew may neutralize some of the threats.

On another note, Wendy might also cause him unnecessary trouble. The good thing was that she was way more mature when compared to her similarly-aged counterparts. She had the most stubborn temperament Zhang Heng had ever seen.

Though the two hadn’t spent a long time together, her ability to “cause trouble” had given Zhang Heng a headache.

However, Zhang Heng did not force Wendy to go back. He was different from the sheriff, knowing very well that even if Wendy were sent home by force, she would definitely find a way to come after him again. It was better to make her stay by his side. At least, he could keep an eye on her. So Zhang Heng said nothing about it. “Let’s go. We have wasted enough time. Time to continue our journey.”

After that, he handed his empty revolver to the sheriff. While the sheriff was looking at him in a hostile manner, Zhang Heng took out a box of bullets and threw it at the rock wall.

“You are welcome.”

He then mounted Radish that was still eating some gra.s.s. The old horse had no idea that it had almost gotten killed thanks to Zhang Heng’s inadequate riding skills. Seeing Zhang Heng clamped its abdomen with his legs, Radish stopped eating the gra.s.s reluctantly, glanced at the green gra.s.s in front of it once more time, and set off on the journey.

And Wendy followed Zhang Heng obediently with Lightning

“Tell me about your father again,” asked Zhang Heng without turning around. His eyes darted around the tall rock walls on both sides, making sure that there were no more ugly surprises. “Okay, Mr. Zhang Heng.”