Chapter 2509: Chapter 2509: I Have a Plan
"There shouldn’t... be any changes." Buzz Cut, under Xu Huo’s gaze, spoke softer and softer, then added, "There are quite a few people from the Mi Family in government positions; how could there be few players from their family? I could only look from the outside, and I haven’t seen that kid come out to find Wan Dong these past few days, not sure if he’s gone far away."
The group left from underground, and on the way, Xu Huo asked some detailed questions. The Mi Family isn’t far from the Wan Family, and it’s also a place of focus for the Law Enforcement Team and Military District, so they returned first to "Small Object Carving."
Xu Huo was studying the map.
With District 001’s level of equipment, whether from the surface or underground, it’s hard not to be noticed once entering the Mi Family. To see someone, it takes some effort.
Not long after, Old Lady Gui returned, bringing back a more definitive piece of news: a young man from the Mi Family who was in contact with Wan Dong had a big fight with his family a few days ago and has been confined since, unable to come out these past few days.
As for the reason for the fight, people working in the Mi Family say it was because Mi Fei likes Wan Dong, but the family doesn’t allow them to be in contact.
"The Wan Family has such a good reputation in Cat Fruit Town, it’s kind of strange for the Mi Family to disagree." Bubble Bean said, "Besides, the Wan Family’s connections are pretty good too. It’s fine for the younger generation to marry."
"Then there must be other issues!" Buzz Cut slapped his thigh, "The trouble with the Wan Family must be related to the Mi Family people!"
Whether there’s a connection remains to be determined, but the Mi Family should know something.
Previously, when the Buzz Cut player mentioned the Mi Family’s knowledge, Xu Huo didn’t entirely believe it, but now it seems the Buzz Cut must have accidentally overheard or seen something when infiltrating the Mi Family. Yet, the information should be limited.
Xu Huo instructed Bubble Bean to go to the place where outer zone players gather to find the Buzz Cut player, "Tell him there’s a chance to make money, ask if he’s willing to come."
Bubble Bean thought that if they wanted to collaborate with someone, they might as well find Wen Xin and the others from before, since they love the excitement and don’t mind the mess. Plus, their dungeon venue isn’t in Cat Fruit Town, it’s not easy to be tracked, the subsequent risks are lower, and the likelihood of their agreeing to join is greater.
"No need," Xu Huo said, "just find Buzz Cut."
Indeed, they could call Wen Xin and the others for help, but one should not underestimate the Law Enforcement Team’s capability. They exposed too much at the Medicine Field, perhaps with a tailing issue; bringing them in might cause trouble.
"Alright then." Bubble Bean left.
"The two who came to rescue me before," Old Lady Gui said uncertainly, "it seems they have left District 001."
"I asked someone living near the Wan Family. That long-haired guy only stayed for half a day after returning and was sent out again. When he left, he greeted the players near the Wan Family, taking several people with him, saying he was going to other zones to handle matters."
The Wan Family had just held a celebration; although many players came to help, to return the favor to guests, many players voluntarily took on the task of sending thank you gifts. Of course, most players couldn’t stay long in Cat Fruit Town; they came, helped out, and had to leave.
So there shouldn’t have been many players near the Wan Family at the time, but even with fewer people, they shouldn’t have been entirely unresponsive. The players living nearby might not pay attention to the Wan Family, but as they were there to protect the Wan Family, they shouldn’t be so oblivious as not to even provide a warning.
There are only two possibilities: either someone knew their identities and disguises precisely and controlled them at the first moment, or they just weren’t outside at the time.
The possibility of so many people leaving together from near the Wan Family is virtually zero, so they were either dealt with promptly, or they happened to all be inside the Wan Family.
The Wan Family people have never been of significant importance, never having encountered substantial danger, so they might have been invited to the Wan Family together.
But this seems like a coincidence: just as some skilled players left Cat Fruit Town, those left behind were called into the Wan Family.
Whether someone knows the Wan Family inside out, or the attackers happened to catch the guardians of the Wan Family being gathered together, it all actually points to one issue, which is that there’s a problem within the Wan Family.
At this time, Bubble Bean brought the Buzz Cut player, who waved at Xu Huo upon meeting, "Hey buddy, thought of me again, what’s the money-making route, let’s hear it."
"I haven’t asked you yet, how did you know there was an issue with the Mi Family?" Xu Huo asked.
"Oh, this thing was also by chance," Buzz Cut plopped down carelessly, "I just happened to pass by the Mi Family and heard someone arguing; both sides were furious, and the old one slipped up, saying the Wan Family’s days are numbered."
"What a coincidence that something happened to the Wan Family today, so they must know something."
Xu Huo nodded, "The other day, the Mi Family was looking for Cat Whisker Fruit, was that you who took it?"
Buzz Cut snorted, "They were probably feeling guilty, using Cat Whisker Fruit as an excuse to search everywhere. Heaven and earth know, I didn’t take it."
Whether taken or not is not the point for now, but Xu Huo explained his plan.
Buzz Cut’s role was simple: to make their presence known and attract the attention of the Mi Family members.
If the Mi Family is either aware or participatory, they should know something about the kidnappers. Also, to avoid catching the attention of the Law Enforcement Team and the Military District, they would definitely handle Buzz Cut privately if discovered.
"Are you kidding?" Buzz Cut stood up immediately, "Do you really think the Law Enforcement Team and the Military District people are pushovers? The moment I show myself, they might immediately target me. They must know about the ’ghost’ stories floating among outer zone players, and I haven’t cleared this level, so I rather not risk my life here, goodbye!"
Bubble Bean blocked the door, "Don’t get excited, hear us out first."
Buzz Cut turned back, looked at the seated Xu Huo, and the Girl in the painting and another Buzz Cut player standing behind him, crossing his arms with a cold smile.
"I can assure your safety." Xu Huo stated first, then added, "Making you voluntarily expose yourself doesn’t mean you need to confront the Mi Family people; you just need to go to the Mi Family with me and draw most players’ attention."
"I thought you’d come up with something fancy, but you guarantee my safety, on what basis?" Buzz Cut questioned, "Lives can be taken in an instant. If the Mi Family is indeed involved with the Wan Family, do you think they might have some powerful Rank-A Player?"
"We can add some insurance." Xu Huo pulled a piece of paper from the side table, wrote "Mi Family involved in kidnapping case" on it, and held it up, "We negotiate with the Mi Family people, others stay outside, whether they are involved or not, they wouldn’t really want an investigation."
This seemed like a feasible method; the Wan Family’s affair will sooner or later be exposed. A dozen players died, a dozen members of the Wan Family missing, once caught would be hard to escape.
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