Chapter 514 - 98: The Big Patsy

After Bai Qianyu and several players left, Su Changxing turned his head to look at the street, seeing only a passing newsboy.

The newsboy noticed Su Changxing looking over and smiled as he greeted him.

As expected······ Su Changxing sensed someone secretly surveilling him, but it shouldn’t be this newsboy.

Then.

He inspected the entire farm inside and out, cleaning up all the leftover traces, and tossed any suspicious items into the Pocket Galaxy.

In this way, even if those Imperial Police come to check, they likely won’t find anything amiss.

By noon, wanted posters of the Joker were hanging up on the street, attracting a crowd of onlookers. The painting depicted someone wearing a clown mask.

That was Weiluo’s figure, along with the clown mask he gave Weiluo.

"Hmm, the drawing isn’t realistic enough, it’s a bit too ugly."

Su Changxing muttered to himself quietly.

Hmm?

Su Changxing suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the crowd, Weiluo was intently observing his own portrait, his expression full of conflict.

At this moment, he had changed into different attire—a pair of jeans, a blue work jacket, and he was holding a basket of moderate size.

"Really bold."

Su Changxing smiled slightly, walking towards Weiluo, and shouted:

"This murderer has killed so many people, really despicable."

Weiluo was taken aback for a moment, gritting his teeth as he said, "Indeed, if I could find the killer, I’d definitely tear him apart."

Su Changxing was sure that Weiluo was talking to him, or to the "Joker."

Su Changxing reminded, "I heard the Imperial Police investigation team is nearby. If the killer is still around, they’re definitely in trouble."

"Impe······rial Police?"

Weiluo raised his eyebrows, sensing something was wrong. He knew those Imperial Police were twisted and absurdly powerful.

Saying this, he turned around and walked in the other direction.

"Hey, why are you running away? You wouldn’t be the killer, would you?" Su Changxing saw Weiluo leaving and continued speaking.

Weiluo’s face twitched, and he walked even faster. He swore if the setting were different, he would definitely beat the guy up; he’s too irritating.

Su Changxing watched Weiluo’s back and revealed a slight smile. He needed Weiluo to cause some commotion to distract those Imperial Police.

Otherwise, he could be exposed at any moment.

This possibility was very dangerous.

······

The room was adorned with a brand new dark gray plush carpet, and a radiant crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, showcasing opulence.

This was the Knight’s Guild in the main city.

Though they counted as a player organization, the guild leader was an NPC, with a noble title and vast wealth.

Heavy voices echoed in the room.

"Are you sure that Joker is the hidden boss?" The vice-guild president, dressed in medieval armor, asked Wang Yan.

Wang Yan was the player who was terrified to death by Su Changxing at the dentist’s clinic.

He nodded affirmatively and said:

"It’s certainly that Joker, he’s probably the one behind the serial killings. He’s remarkably strong, taking down Monster Doctor Rick in one move."

The vice-guild president contemplated for a while before slowly saying, "From the current situation, this hidden boss should also be the thief who stole the Bloodstained Gem."

"Bloodstained Gem?"

Wang Yan asked in confusion, "What is that thing?"

The vice-guild president thought for a moment and explained, "We’re not exactly sure what the Bloodstained Gem is either; it’s a task released by the City Lord, and it seems to be a very important item."

"Previously, they said they’ve caught the killer, and two Imperial Police system players were delivering him, but they died there yesterday."

Wang Yan recalled and said, "This doesn’t match the timing; earlier we found the hidden boss in Chaixi Town, but the gem thief was apprehended later."

The vice-guild president nodded affirmatively, "These two should not be the same person; the hidden boss is someone else, but for some reason, they both wear clown masks."

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Su Changxing returned to Boss Henry’s restaurant. Since it was afternoon, only a few people were sipping drinks inside.

"It’s quite unrestful; I heard many people died outside the town last night." Henry sighed, brewing a cup of tea and handing it to Su Changxing.

Su Changxing nodded and said, "It’s pretty scary, luckily it didn’t happen inside the town······ weren’t you saying your daughter is coming back? Where is she?"

Henry looked at Su Changxing warily and said, "Why are you still thinking about it? Well, my daughter is quite beautiful, she went out early in the morning."

Su Changxing took a sip of tea, looking up playfully, "If you give me this restaurant, I’ll marry your daughter."

Henry chewed on mint candy and shrugged, "I only have one daughter, it wouldn’t be impossible, as long as she’s willing."

Su Changxing thought for a bit and laughed, "Seems like your daughter isn’t interested in me, but that’s normal; most people who butcher pigs aren’t popular."

Henry, unreserved, said, "That seems to be true, but butchering pigs makes money. You should be considered a wealthy person in town now, right?"

"We’re all small businesses here, what wealthy or not wealthy, don’t you think······ I have to go busy myself with work, orders lately have been unusually abundant, which is strange."

Su Changxing finished the tea in one gulp, stood up and waved as he headed to the door.

"Alright, take care, come back tomorrow," Henry said.

As Su Changxing stepped onto the street, he saw a tall woman with chestnut hair and dark eyes walking toward him in a black coat.

Her eyes were particularly expressive, but what stood out was the golden magnolia printed on her chest.

That was the emblem of the Imperial Police.

So this woman was an Imperial policewoman?

Su Changxing immediately became more cautious, nonchalantly brushing past her, observing with a peripheral glance as she entered Henry’s restaurant.

He could feel the woman was subtly observing him as well.

"His daughter is an Imperial policewoman?"

Su Changxing raised his eyebrows, sensing something wasn’t right, instinctively identifying her as Henry’s daughter. The resemblance they shared suggested a blood relationship based on their bone structure.

"And she’s also an Extraordinary, yet hiding some things."

He walked straight back to the farm, observing for anyone tailing him, but everything seemed normal; the workers on the farm continued their tasks as usual.

As dusk approached.

An acquaintance came to visit him, Bai Qianyu, still in that familiar attire with the long red feathers and short black robe.

"Is there something you need?"

Su Changxing stepped outside, looked at them, and asked.

Bai Qianyu smiled warmly as he approached and said, "Boss Klein, is there anything you need assistance with? I’ll do my best to help, perhaps delivering pork?"

Think I’m naive, do you?

Su Changxing licked his lips, smiling fully as he said:

"Delivering pork isn’t necessary; we have employees specifically for that······ however, there might be something the detectives could assist with."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qianyu’s Spirit was immediately ignited, quickly asking: "What is it? I’ll definitely deliver what you need."

He knew it.

He knew there had to be more to this task, and that’s Bai Qianyu’s discernment.

This must be a hidden task!