Special Forces Medic

Chapter 930 902: A War Between Two People

I've heard about Liger City for a long time, and there's a reason I've never stepped foot in this place. Any territory associated with 'Black Crow' is generally avoided. This isn't Mu Rongyun's principle, but rather a kind of evasion. It's not directly related to fear or not, and he himself can't say when this principle started to take shape.

The blood-colored writing washed away in the basement still lingers vaguely in his mind. To be honest, he hasn't really investigated the authenticity of this information. Such carelessness is rare. Was it Xiao Lin?

Thinking of this, he found it hard to understand. Hong Lian seemed to have a fondness for the Northern District, despite most of the houses being demolished and rebuilt. He still preferred to hide in that dilapidated area. Entering Liger City's entrance, he couldn't say he wasn't hesitant. This is the stronghold of the 'Underground City.' How big it really is, no one knows. Beneath the seemingly prosperous surface lies another city.

If you were to say it out loud, no one would believe how this came to be. To create a city without moving a single brick?

From the moment he entered Liger City, he was under surveillance. This kind of meticulousness seemed so real and naked. Not long ago, Xiao Lin's solo confrontation with Liger City's boss, although gradually forgotten in reality, it's certain that despite its current splendor, it's only a matter of time before it falls into decline. Without a leader to guide forward, any field will falter and regress. Of course, this has nothing to do with him; he has only one purpose for coming.

The structure of Liger City is straightforward: a straight avenue leading to a bustling commercial district on both sides, followed by an office district. There is also a so-called low-class area, but it has formed a small designated region, so it doesn't look so low-end.

Everyone gets what they need, and all kinds of businesses can be done. This could be considered a form of consideration. As for those unsavory dealings, they mysteriously ceased one after another under the rule of Liger City's two bigwigs. It makes you wonder if this is why smuggling in the Northern District is booming. Who dares to say that Liger City has nothing to do with the Northern District? Now with the 'Underground City,' no one dares to venture into these trades anymore.

The number of people tailing him increased from one to four. Was it necessary to go to such lengths? Mu Rongyun chuckled coldly. Upon seeing a steamed bun shop, he turned right to see a sign that read 'Natural Botanical Garden.' The white paint on the wooden sign had been weathered so long that it split apart, turning the small characters into fragments.

Since it's a park, there should be many people, but strangely, there was neither a ticket booth nor a single person at the entrance. There were only plants, nothing but plants. The increasingly strange feeling made Mu Rongyun stop. Indeed, he seemed to clash with Liger City, with a sense of foreboding. Just as he was about to turn back, he glimpsed a figure deep in the bushes. Hesitating, he still walked in.

Long, long ago, there was such a legend: when a sleeper awakens from a dream, the first person they see will be considered a life-giver and followed. So, many who knew this legend wouldn't look too closely at the world upon awakening, afraid that the legend would become reality, avoiding the first clear-eyed view.

Mu Rongyun looked strangely at this person. He seemed to be in a deep sleep, but Mu Rongyun wouldn't ignore the shadowy movements in the bushes. Someone had deliberately lured him into this depth, and he could faintly hear the sound of a flowing stream. This was living water, its destination unknown.

Beside the sleeping person lay a camphor wood box. Lifting the lid revealed an item with a long handle wrapped in tattered cloth, not in proportion to the box's size. Instinct told Mu Rongyun that this person was Hong Lian and what he saw was likely the Rose Staff. Xiao Lin certainly wasn't lying to him.

Just as he was reaching for the staff, someone was quicker and snatched it from the box. Mu Rongyun reacted swiftly, almost grabbing the staff but only managing to touch the cloth, missing it by a fraction. He turned alertly, seeing Xiao Lin standing not far away, holding the Rose Staff.

"I told you, I'll give you what you want, provided you can get it."

"Why did you bring me here?" Seeing the Rose Staff for the first time, it's nothing special, just a delicate ornament encrusted with diamonds and gems, invaluable, but it didn't move him in the least.

Xiao Lin said nothing. The staff in his hand was hollow, and it shouldn't have been this heavy. "Where is Wang Zhantian?"

"I don't know. Everyone left. There's no point asking me." Mu Rongyun began to approach Xiao Lin, who neither backed away nor dodged.

"If I can't see Wang Zhantian, you can forget about getting the staff."

"How do I know if this isn't a fake? Hong Lian could have made a fake staff to give to Wang Zhantian and kept another fake by his side."

"You can only choose to believe it's real, or you can take that person and make a fake yourself." Xiao Lin played with the staff in his hand. Every gemstone was more valuable than the Dharma Seal. "The person lying there is about to wake up. If you're not in a hurry, wait for him to confirm its authenticity."

"No need!" As soon as the words fell, Mu Rongyun lunged forward, reaching for Xiao Lin's left hand.

It seemed he had been waiting for this moment. Xiao Lin stepped back with his left foot, leaping away just as Mu Rongyun reached him. He seemed excited, as Mu Rongyun hadn't used even a third of his strength yet.

"You won't get this unless you're serious." With that, Xiao Lin swung the staff in his hand. Suddenly, it flew out and landed at a high point.

After missing the first move, Mu Rongyun made no further attempts for the staff. He glanced up at the object above him, giving a cold snort. "Is this your goal?"

"Ah!" Xiao Lin nodded. "If you can't even beat me, don't dream about the Dharma Seal. Even if you get the Rose Staff, it's just an ornament. I think you're not interested in that, are you?" Sensing a momentary hesitation in Mu Rongyun, Xiao Lin also raised his head to gaze at the staff up high. "Here, no one dares to touch Xiao Lin's belongings; rest assured."

"Remember what you just said."

There won't be any holding back, nor any carelessness. A murderous aura surrounded the two, naturally forming a barrier that kept others at bay, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)