Chapter 067: Leaving

Putting his phone back in his pants pocket, Chen Xiao stretched and started walking toward the downtown area of Jinghua. It was already mid-April, and the weather in the north was gradually getting hotter; it was at its peak around 2 p.m. Yet, a thin layer of mist seemed to envelop Chen Xiao’s body, blocking out the scorching sun.
There were no taxis in this remote area, so Chen Xiao had no choice but to walk back step by step.
“Hm? There’s someone here?”
Suddenly, Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows as he walked and turned his head abruptly. He saw two young people in their twenties coming down from the small hill behind him.
“With all the noise last night, nothing seems unusual today? Huh, I thought maybe some deity had descended,” muttered one of the youths, who was thin and about 165 cm tall.
“Who knows? With all that commotion, not even a hair has moved. I was hoping some deity would become my master,” said the other, a fat man weighing over 100 kg, panting heavily from climbing up and down the hill.
“Even if it’s not a deity, there must be some treasure buried here.”
The two of them were extremely frustrated, complaining all the way. The fat and thin man made a perfect pair.
“Hey? Buddy, are you here to seek divine fortune too? I suggest you go back. If there’s any treasure, it would have already been taken by others. Why wait for us?”
The fat man said, blinking his small eyes as he wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand.
“Uh, hehe, I really did come to try my luck,” Chen Xiao replied with a helpless smile. It seemed the noise he made last night had indeed been quite loud. Not only hadn’t the army come to protect him, but it had been almost a day yet, and people were still coming here in search of divine fortune?
“Buddy, do you still plan to go up? I advise you not to. Up there, there are only barren hills and graves—nothing worth searching for,” added the thin man.
Chen Xiao naturally knew there was nothing up there.
“Is there really nothing?” Chen Xiao looked disappointed. “I’ve been running all morning just to get here. Should I just go back for nothing?”
“Hey, buddy!” The fat man stepped forward, gently patting Chen Xiao’s shoulder with sympathy. “If you want to go up, we won’t stop you. We just can’t bear to see you take unnecessary detours.”
Chen Xiao nodded in agreement.
“Since we met here, it must be fate. Let us give you a ride,” said the thin man with a smile.
“A ride…?” Chen Xiao almost choked on his saliva. Those words sounded awkward.
Of course, Chen Xiao didn’t mind. If he went back on his own, it would take him several hours to walk to the city. With a ride, he was more than happy to accept it.
On the road outside the small hill, there was an old red Santana car parked.
After some introductions, Chen Xiao learned that the fat man’s name was Zhang Yuanwen, and the thin man’s was Zheng Chongxuan. They had saved money for half a year to buy those two old Santana cars together.

Chen Xiao also admired these two greatly. Although he had always wanted a car, he definitely didn’t have the courage to get one.
“Hmm, it seems ‘Soul of China’ provides a car for each member. Let’s go pick it up sometime,” Chen Xiao suddenly thought. But the next moment, recalling Lin Tianchi’s Lamborghini that he had ruined beyond recognition, he felt helpless again.
Soon, the old Santana drove into the city. After firmly refusing to let Chen Xiao pay for the fare, the two guys drove off in a flash.
“It seems there are plenty of kind-hearted people in the world,” Chen Xiao shook his head.
“Let’s go back to school. I won’t just give up on Lu Feng and the others’ deaths,” Chen Xiao thought for a while and had a general plan in mind. He was 80% sure that Lu Feng and the others had been attacked by the Dark Blood Clan.
The Dark Blood Clan’s plan was to cause chaos in China and then blame it on the Vampires, making it difficult for Chris and the others to move around in Western China. It could also distract the attention of China’s supernatural beings, allowing them to act more freely.
Of course, this was just his guess. The actual situation would have to be verified further. Supernatural beings in China or other regions knew very little about the Dark Blood Clan; many didn’t even know they existed.
Chen Xiao still didn’t understand what kind of existence the Dark Blood Clan really was. So, everything had to be investigated step by step.
“Hey, but what can I do now? I’m only a fourth-level supernatural being… My strength still needs to improve.”
Chen Xiao frowned. He had decided that practicing his supernatural abilities would be his main task before May Day. As for matters at school, those were easy to handle.
Calling a taxi, Chen Xiao planned to return to school first.
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“Boss, you’re back? Where were you yesterday and this morning?” When Chen Xiao returned to the dormitory, Qiu Cheng, who was playing games alone, asked.
“Hehe, there were some matters at the company, so I couldn’t come. I’ve already taken leave,” Chen Xiao said with a smile.
“Oh.” Hearing this, Qiu Cheng didn’t pay much attention and focused his eyes back on the computer screen, his right hand moving the mouse rapidly again.
“Hey, I think I promised to treat everyone to dinner. Since I couldn’t make it this noon, how about tonight? Where are the others?” Chen Xiao asked.
“Hmm, okay. They went to a lecture and should be back soon,” Qiu Cheng glanced at Chen Xiao and then added, “By the way, boss, Qin Mengyao transferred schools.”
“Hm?” Hearing this, a faint sense of loss arose in Chen Xiao’s heart. But to his surprise, despite the loss, he didn’t feel much discomfort. Then he understood.
His feelings for Qin Mengyao were just the naive attachment of a young boy in love. Every young man and girl at that age would naturally feel such emotions. But nothing really happened between them. What attracted Chen Xiao was merely that initial, naive fondness, not a truly passionate love. Now that Qin Mengyao had left, although he felt lost, he didn’t experience deep pain.

“It seems I don’t understand what love is. Hehe…”
Chen Xiao laughed self-mockingly. Of course he understood why Qin Mengyao had left. The actions of the Hidden Blood Clan had caused turmoil in the supernatural world of Jinghua City. Likely, the descendants of various supernatural families would all stay far away from this troubled place.
“This is the best choice for her. Since she’s already left, why should I linger?”
A faint smile appeared on Chen Xiao’s lips. At that moment, it seemed as though his entire state of mind had undergone some inexplicable transformation.
In an instant, his eyes turned crystal blue.