After several days of silence, the City of Cubes seemed to be shrouded in an invisible gloom.
Xu Zhi, that once incredibly powerful figure, vanished without a trace, as if he had evaporated into thin air.
Chuanliu had also suspected that Jia Zuowei was behind this, but quickly dismissed the idea.
Because she discovered that Jia Zuowei was also sending people to search for Xu Zhi's whereabouts.
Chuanliu used this time to delve into every nook and cranny of the Block City, searching for clues.
She walked alone through the streets and alleys, not missing any terrain or building that might hide secrets, and imprinted every detail deep in her mind.
The residents of the Cube City are a diverse and mixed bunch.
Those who appear warm and friendly on the surface may be hiding secrets; those who appear ordinary and unremarkable may possess crucial information.
Nine out of ten people are lying. And among this dangerous group, there might be a "Joker".
Chuanliu knew that in this city full of lies and pretense, it would be extremely difficult for him to continue his investigation.
She hopes to use her abilities to find clues from the smallest details and piece together the pieces of the truth.
Just as she was reviewing and thinking about the information in her mind, Chuanliu suddenly felt a gaze fixed on her from behind.
She tried to find the source of the gaze, but each time she turned her head, the gaze disappeared, which made her feel vaguely uneasy.
Maybe I'm overthinking it?
But she soon discovered the trail of her pursuers.
The man was extremely agile; he would disappear without a trace every time she turned around.
But that person overlooked one thing: this is the City of Cubes.
Almost every building is made of mirrors, so even the most agile person will give themselves away in the smallest details.
His shadow gave him away—the man was hiding behind the building behind him, carrying a stick.
The visitor is not friendly.
Chuanliu carefully examined every detail around him, trying his best to find a way to escape in the complex environment.
Her steps quickened, but she tried to remain light to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.
Take a few quick steps, then decisively turn around and step back into the narrow alleyway you just passed through, in order to shake off your pursuers.
"Thump, thump, thump."
The quiet footsteps sounded particularly jarring in the secluded alley. She heard them clearly and knew that the person who had been following her was about to come in.
She darted away and hid in the narrow corner between the iron partitions.
This place is inconspicuous, and it's not easy for even an adult to hide inside.
The figure came into her sight; it was the one who had been stalking her. He looked around, clearly searching for her.
Where are they?
The stalker muttered to himself, his tone revealing doubt.
Chuanliu's heart tightened suddenly. She quickly considered various possibilities in her mind, trying to guess the identity and purpose of the stalker.
Whose man is he? Why is he so closely following me?
She forced herself to calm down, tried to lower her breathing as much as possible, and curled up in the darkness.
At that moment, the girl's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest.
The man surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, and cautiously advanced step by step, his movements highly practiced. Though his steps were steady, his speed increased, gradually closing in on the hiding place where Chuan Liu had concealed himself.
Then the person took a few steps forward and looked through the iron plate into the gap.
He took a few more steps forward, then suddenly stopped, leaning down to peer through the metal plate into the crack. His deep black pupils, pressed tightly against the door crack, gleamed with a dangerous light.
Danger was imminent. Chuanliu's heart tightened. She held her breath, trying her best to remain calm and not daring to make a sound. She stared intently at the gap, waiting for the danger to strike.
Finally, as sunlight streamed through the crack once more, the man's gaze seemed to shift. Chuanliu then slowly exhaled, feeling a slight sense of relief.
This place is not safe to stay in; we must leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.
She waited a while longer, making sure the man was far enough away, before cautiously emerging from the shadows. She gently brushed the dust off her clothes, trying to calm her inner panic.
However, the moment he stepped out of the alley, a gust of wind suddenly blew past his ear.
She instinctively wanted to dodge, but it was too late.
The wooden stick struck the back of her head, and intense pain instantly spread throughout her body.
Chuanliu knew something was wrong; her vision began to blur. She tried to stay conscious, but her strength was steadily draining away.
Finally, everything went black before her eyes, and she completely lost consciousness, collapsing limply to the ground.
"Tick-tock, tick-tock."
The clear sound of dripping water echoed in Chuanliu's ears, like a cold metronome.
Her eyes opened slightly, then she had to close them again because of the blinding light. The world before her was still blurry, as if shrouded in a thick fog.
Chuanliu tried hard to concentrate, but his consciousness was as if shrouded in a thick fog, making it difficult to see clearly.
Her mind was working hard, trying to pull herself together.
However, the endless pain from the back of her head was like a merciless hammer, repeatedly striking her nerves.
She felt herself lying on the ground, her hands and feet tightly bound by rough ropes, unable to move.
The cool ground, penetrating her thin clothing, stimulated her skin, making her gradually returning consciousness even clearer. As her senses returned, she began to perceive everything around her.
However, as the five senses returned, pain swept over the whole body like a tidal wave.
It felt like countless needles were piercing my body at the same time, and every cell was trembling in pain.
What deep-seated hatred or grudge could there be?
I sighed inwardly, but could only grit my teeth and try my best not to make a sound.
Fortunately, her eyes were not covered, and she carefully opened them.
She was currently tied up in a warehouse, alone, but with a half-eaten lunchbox beside her. It seemed her guards had temporarily left.
Turning my gaze to the window, I saw three or four people walking back and forth, holding weapons in their hands, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
Just then, the door lock clicked open, and two people walked in, discussing as they went.
Two of them were discussing it.
"Has the woman woken up?" one of them asked.
That voice belonged to the person who had knocked him unconscious!
"No, why were you so ruthless?" another person responded, somewhat dissatisfied.
"Didn't your boss tell me to bring the person over?"
"I told you to bring the person over, not a dead one. If that woman doesn't wake up, our boss won't pay you!"
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