Chapter 527: One Against Three (1/2)

Chapter 527: One Against Three

Translator: EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor: EndlessFantasy Translation

When Shu Mo'er got up from bed, it was nearly midday. She had gone to sleep unsettled the night before. When she got up, she found everyone in the group looked concerned.

She went to Pang Acha and asked, ”Peng Peng, what's the matter with everyone?”

Pang Acha replied lowly, ”That boy Wei Zheng went out last night and hasn't come back since. We're just a little worried.”

”Ah,” Shu Mo'er gasped, ”He hasn't returned?”

”Yea, Naver and Duo Ka are out to find him. They'll be back soon,” said Peng Acha, worried.

For some reason, the expressionless man who had kept her awake last night came to Shu Mo'er's mind … She had a bad feeling about the whole thing.

Just then, Naver and Duo Ka came back. They looked unsettled. Peng Acha approached to ask, but Naver shook his head, indicating that they did not find anything.

”Wei Zheng is capable. We should not worry about it too much, perhaps he'll come back some time later,” Zong Wen comforted his group members.

They thought to themselves, ”That's right, Wei Zheng is a Level 6 shooter. How could he get into trouble in this small town?”

They felt better after that.

Shu Mo'er quietly pulled Peng Acha to the side and whispered to him, ”Peng Peng, come with me later, I'm heading somewhere.”

Peng Acha tilted his head, curious. ”Where? Don't go around wondering at this time, what if something happens to you?”

”I've got business, okay? Please come with me. Besides, what could possibly happen when you're with me? We can ask Blackbrow there to come with us.” Naver's eyebrows were thick and dark, and they earned him a nickname.

Peng Acha considered her request, then rubbed his nose and agreed uneasily, 'Alright alright, sigh, you and your business.”

Naver was also easy-doing with the young woman, so he agreed as well.

”Lil' Mo'er, where are we going?” Along the way, Peng Acha looked around him and kept asking Shu Mo'er about their destination.

Shu Mo'er was helpless against the old man's enthusiasm, ”You'll know when we reach there.”

”Is it related to Wei Zheng?” The silent Naver finally spoke up.

Shu Mo'er hesitated for a moment before nodding in reply, ”Yes.”

Peng Acha was scandalized, ”What? Lil Mo'er, you should've told us earlier! We could've brought a few more with us!”

Shu Mo're shook her head and said, ”I wasn't sure. It's just a gut feeling. Best not to involve the others before we're certain.”

The trio picked up their pace.

”It's here,” Shu Mo're said, pointing towards a huge residence.

Ye Chong had noticed their arrival the moment they entered the range of his defence system. He sighed to himself, ”They all come, in the end.”

A knock came from the door, then he heard Kristen's cry of excitement, ”Sister Mo'er!”

Ye Chong came out of his house and watch Shu Mo'er and her companiosn enter his courtyard.

Shu Mo'er greeted Ye Chong, ”Mr Ye.”

”Ms Shu Mo'er,” Ye Chong nodded in reply.

The man looked calm. Shu Mo'er could not see anything wrong with him. She was now even more uncertain of her suspicions. Still, she asked, ”Mr Ye, have you seen my companion who came with me yesterday? We're looking for him.”

”Your companion yesterday? Mr Wei Zheng, yes?” Ye Chong shook his head, ”Didn't he leave with you?”

If Shang were here, he would commend Ye Chong's calm performance.

Ye Chong's reply was a disappointment to Mo Shu'er. The man's eyes were clear and honest. She was mostly convinced by his words.

She turned to Kristen. Kristen asked, surprised, ”What is it? Sister Mo'er, did something happen to that handsome man?” She did not seem to be faking it. Kristen was unaware of everything that happened last night. Her reply convinced Shu Mo'er that Ye Chong was not lying.

Shu Mo'er broke into a smile and said, ”It's nothing. He went out last night but didn't come back yet, we're just worried.”

Peng Acha was studying his surroundings the moment he crossed the door, looking around the empty courtyard. Naver said not a word, his eyes focused on Ye Chong.

Shu Mo'er looked at the closed door behind Ye Chong and felt tempted. She asked with a smile, ”Mr Ye, perhaps you might be open to let us visit your weapons workshop today?”

The house was empty inside. Ye Chong had stored away everything in Celest's ring. However, Ye Chong realized what a big mistake it was. No weaponsmith's workshop would be empty. That emptiness itself was something unusual.

”I'm sorry, it's still not convenient today.” Ye Chong declined outright, just like yesterday.

Naver and Peng Acha exchanged a look, then split up and walked to separate sides, forming a triangle with Shu Mo'er.

”I've been thinking, Mr Ye, we admire your skills, so why won't you let us visit your workshop?”Naver asked, looking Ye Chong straight in the eyes. Naver thought he looked familiar, but could not figure out why. Nonetheless, the sense of danger that came from the man had drawn his attention.

Ye Chong acted as though he did not see their tactical positions. He replied calmly, ”I'm not used to it.” His breathing had begun to slow down. Underneath his cloths, his muscles were gradually relaxing, so that he would be prepared for any sudden movements.

”Can't you make an exception?” Naver's hand was reaching for the laser gun on his waist. He did not speak loudly, but he sounded suspicious and threatening.

Peng Acha and Shu Mio'er did not know why Naver insisted, but they followed his lead and stayed vigilant. Never may be a taciturn person, but he was treated business seriously, and had his comrades' trust.

”Apologies,” Ye Chong offered simply.

Naver finally reacted, in part due to Ye Chong's obstinacy, but also because he now knew why the man looked so familiar.

That silhouette! It was the same one he had seen in the alley that day!

Naver's eyes widened. His right hand reached for his laser gun. Ye Chong's cruelty had left a deep impression in him. A shooter's instinctive reaction when threatened was to reach for their weapons.

Naver never realized that his reflex was a crucial and dangerous mistake.

Peng Acha and Shu Mo'er saw his reaction, as they were also paying attention to him. Naver's reaction was a signal for them – a signal for battle!

It was a signal for Ye Chong – a signal that meant his opponents were starting a fight!

Both sides moved almost simultaneously. Ye Chong and Peng Acha did so without hesitation. Both of them were battle veterans, and trusted their own judgments.

Ye Chong directed power into his relaxed muscles. He disappeared from view in a flash.

Parapsychic sense!