Chapter 2817: Desert City

The silver-haired man looked suspicious, but under Xu Huo’s influence of spiritual power, he couldn’t last even a single round before revealing himself.

Meanwhile, the green-haired woman, Buzz Cut man, and three other players were engaging in back-and-forth attacks. The heavily injured player who boarded last was clearly their primary target, but unexpectedly, this person wasn’t weak. Not only did he withstand several rounds of attacks, but he also drew other players into the fray.

The pair was merely committing murder and robbery without the intent to perish together with the train. Thus, upon discovering the silver-haired man was dead and unable to defeat the injured man, they found an opportunity to retreat to the transition carriage behind.

What they didn’t expect was to be attacked as soon as they arrived, and within a brief ten seconds, they were left dismembered, their bodies lying on the floor.

The door of the rear carriage was already smashed, and through the hole, the short-haired man, hands full of gemstones, proudly blew on his hand, saying, “Quite a haul.”

He said this and glanced at the person lying by Xu Huo’s feet, nodded in a friendly gesture, “I knew during the day these two weren’t up to any good. Glad I laid out the props in advance.”

Xu Huo politely nodded, and after the man took the props from the bodies, he returned to his own carriage.

No one paid attention to the silver-haired man’s corpse, and naturally, no player in the same carriage dared to take the props from him. In fact, a few players who were previously resting near Xu Huo deliberately distanced themselves.

Xu Huo picked up the silver-haired man’s props, and after sending the corpse to the back to join the other two, he leaned back on the sofa to rest with his eyes closed.

The night passed uneventfully. The next morning after daybreak, the attendant came to collect the bodies, and the carriage was restored to cleanliness.

Xu Huo went to the dining car for breakfast.

Today, the diners were more or less the same as yesterday, those who enjoyed chatting gathered together, with the topic naturally becoming the short-haired man’s tale of how he set the props that entrapped two people to death.

He enjoyed talking, and others enjoyed listening, as the topic involved props. Listening posed no harm, since avoiding conflict entirely was not always possible.

“Brother, your move last night was impressive.” The short-haired man initiated conversation with Xu Huo, “I’m Tang Xu, where are you heading for your instance? I’m going to B11-003, if it’s along the way, let’s go together. I have businesses in this zone, hosting friends is no problem.”

Xu Huo responded, “What a coincidence, I’m just in this zone too, having just finished an instance. Planning to rest a few days before heading out again.”

“Perfect timing!” Tang Xu sat opposite him, smiling, “I’m heading back mainly to handle some minor matters. As we happen to meet, let me be the host!”

Xu Huo was certainly pleased, and even inquired if he needed any help.

“Just a minor matter,” Tang Xu replied indifferently, “The company’s contracts need renewal, and as the boss, I must handle it.”

Xu Huo praised his business acumen with a couple of compliments, but Tang Xu waved it off, “Just a small company, the opponent’s big company changed bosses, without renewing contracts, the business might fly off… My family has always been in business, I may not be very attentive, but can’t let it fall in my hands.”

“Is there such a stir?” Xu Huo asked, “When the boss changes, doesn’t it usually aim for a smooth transition?”

“That depends on a smooth handover, when vying for power things are definitely different,” Tang Xu chuckled, “All my family’s inheritance is basically mine, if a sudden illegitimate child pops up to compete, I certainly won’t be happy.”

Being a talkative person, after discussing his own affairs, he also shared his knowledge on instances with Xu Huo.

Xu Huo came with instance tickets, but not necessarily planning to do instances in Zone 003. Before coming, he had already selected an instance with limited space, and during their conversation, he asked about instance matters.

Tang Xu was quite generous, straightforwardly sharing some strategies.

The train soon arrived at the station, and just off the train, Xu Huo was enveloped by a hot wind, the intense sunlight and high temperature making him break into sweat almost instantly. Looking at the endless desert ahead, he said, “It’s quite far from the city here.”

“Definitely far, too far. Spatial teleportation devices aren’t allowed here, we have to take a flying vehicle,” Tang Xu had already shed his clothes and donned a light sun-protection fabric, offering one to Xu Huo as well, “The sun here is fierce, even indirect exposure can cause harm.”

“The flying vehicles at the station are too ordinary, my secretary has come to pick me up. Mine is the latest luxury flying vehicle.”

As they spoke, a golden beetle-shaped flying vehicle approached from outside, and once landed, the wings at the rear unfolded, and a bespectacled man stepped out, slightly bowing to them.

Tang Xu cheerfully invited Xu Huo aboard.

This flying vehicle was indeed luxurious, not just spacious, but its interior was fitted with famous brands. Some brands are quite well-known across many zones. Notably, some gemstones used for decoration were actually good quality props raw materials.

Two beautiful women walked gracefully over, and upon Tang Xu’s indication, offered Xu Huo sweet smiles.

Politely declining their kindness, Xu Huo sipped a cold drink, “Hope City won’t be this hot.”

Tang Xu ate the fruit fed by the beauties, laughing, “You underestimate Zone 003, the entire desert city is covered within a barrier, internal and external contact is only through dedicated channels. Inside, the city enjoys spring-like seasons, favorable temperatures, the outside desert is merely considered exotic scenery and hunting ground.”

Xu Huo had read the materials, knowing that mutation creatures were active near the station, mostly during cooler mornings and nights, seldom seen during the day.

“Interested in this?” Tang Xu asked, “I’ll have my secretary book two seats, and we’ll go hunting together.”

Xu Huo was certainly not opposed.

The desert was vast like the sea, occasional small Oases were no different from leaves in a forest, hardly worth mentioning. If not for the frequent flying vehicles, under the scorching sun, this place seemed comparable to lifeless wastelands.

While the flying vehicle was in motion, the hatch on the side of a passing flying vehicle suddenly opened, and a young woman fell out in panic, screaming as she plummeted towards the ground. Yet the flying vehicle from which she fell simply closed its door, showing no concern for her life or death.

Being so close, Xu Huo opened a Mental Portal and pulled the woman towards Tang Xu’s side, where she collapsed onto the carpet, breathing heavily in panic, her eyes wide with fear, unable to react.

“These people are too heartless,” Tang Xu frowned.

Noticing the flying vehicle that had passed by was now turning back to chase, Xu Huo said, “Seems I’ve caused you trouble.”

“No big deal!” Tang Xu assured, instructing his secretary to open the communicator on the flying vehicle, and addressed the pursuing vehicle, “Hey buddy, stop chasing. Brother, I’m saving a life here, doing you a favor, you’re welcome!”

The response from behind was prompt, “That ugly beetle must be yours, Tang Xu! You’re back, meddling as soon as you return? Be smart and toss her out; that woman is doomed! I want to watch her die under the sun!”