Chapter 459: A Crazy Gamble (1/2)

Much to my relief, we had made it to the highway by this point. Thus, I leaned into my seat and closed my eyes, joining Song Xingchen in repose. Unfortunately, I was haunted by nightmares and slept uneasily. When I awoke, the sun was high up in the sky and we were still traveling on the highway.

The Wolf King had one hand on the steering wheel with his head lowered. Curious as to what he was doing, I peeked through the gap between the seats. It turned out he was holding a cellphone with his right hand and sending a text message.

He slowly typed out a sentence: “Don’t worry! I’ll soon come into a lot of money!”

Upon sending the text, he deleted the chat. Realization finally dawned upon me–it seemed his purpose of helping was really for the reward. Naturally, keeping me by his side was the best bet. I was silly to believe he was a man of loyalty.

The Wolf King glanced at me through the rearview mirror. Afraid of being discovered, I kept my eyes closed and pretended to be sleeping.

At ten o'clock, the car came to a stop. Outside was a bustling street with low and shabby buildings, unlike the city. The Wolf King suggested we take a break in this small town. In broad daylight with people all around, none of the crazy criminals like the Tyrant Tiger would dare run rampant.

As I alighted from the vehicle, I wrote a few words in Song Xingchen's hand–beware of this man. Song Xingchen nodded to show he understood.

Looking around, the Wolf King suggested we stop for some food so we decided on a wonton stall. I decided on some wonton and pancakes, scarfing down my food after a day and night of starvation.

The Wolf King led us into an alley, going around in what seemed like circles before finally stopping in front of a red hair salon. Without hesitation, he opened the door and entered the salon.

”I'm not interested in this sort of thing...”

The Wolf King grinned, ”What are you thinking? I’m just here to inquire about something!”

The lady boss soon greeted him with a smile. When the Wolf King whispered something into her ear, her expression changed drastically. After a brief conversation, we left the salon together.

A stranger to this town, the Wolf King wasn’t sure whose territory this was. The quickest way to obtain information about the local gangs was to inquire at a place like this because they were backed by the mafia.

The lady boss led us to a small building which turned out to be a secluded motel. The rooms were poorly furnished and the bed smelled of cheap perfume. This was the place where the young ladies usually conducted their business.

”You can rest here. If you need anything, just let me know,” said the lady boss.

”What did you say to her? That my bone is worth twenty million?” I turned to the Wolf King.

”This isn’t my first rodeo,” he laughed. “I told her we offended the boss and ran away.”

In truth, the three of us did look like we were escaping from something, though the mafia’s way of thinking wasn’t something I could easily understand.

”This room is simple but it’s enough for us to sleep and shower. We’ll resume our journey after dark.”

”Where are you taking us?” I asked.

”It’s about a day’s trip to Jiangxi Province from here. If all goes well, you’ll be safe and sound tomorrow. Rest up. I’m going to get some supplies.”

I listened to his footsteps gradually disappearing from the corridor before explaining to Song Xingchen what I caught the Wolf King doing.

”A leopard never changes its spots,” remarked Song Xingchen. “It’s clear he’s got ill intentions.”

”Why don't we leave now?” I said.