Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road - Chapter 717

Chapter 717: The Old Place Chapter 717: The Old Place [X City, A Luxury Antique Store] A certain fox was negotiating the price of a peculiar antique sneeze when he muttered to himself, “Achoooo!

Did anyone speak ill of me behind my back?” “Dear guest, does this antique catch your eye?” inquired the manager, who regarded Xiao Li’s extraordinary presence with a respectful demeanor.

Behind Xiao Li stood several large men, their unremarkable features reminiscent of background characters, even when they wore masks, each of them carrying black suitcases.

What lay within those suitcases?

Money, antiques, and other valuable items he had collected from various shops throughout X City.

“Xiao Li, I think we should find a place to stash these suitcases first,” Feng Huang suggested.

Feng Huang altered his appearance, transforming his stunning features into something much more commonplace.  In simpler terms, his striking looks had driven women in the city wild whenever he walked down the street.

Now, he patted his chest in trepidation and covered his face with a mask to prevent people from peeking at him.

At that moment, several men glanced outside the store, their eyes glimmering with a cold light.

“Since they want to play, why not oblige them?” Xiao Li, Feng Huang, Tian Tian, Lu Long, and Xiao Qiu remarked with cold smiles.

A sudden chill enveloped everyone in the store, though they couldn’t see the men’s expressions behind their masks.  Uncertain of the reason, the patrons felt an unsettling terror as the sound of the men grinning ominously made them feel as if they were standing before malevolent forces.

Not long after, news spread that a group of gangsters notorious for terrorizing the city and causing chaos for the police had been severely beaten.

This revelation shocked everyone; even the highest-ranking police officers had hesitated to confront these thugs, known to be underlings of the infamous mafia boss in the country.

Now, the right-hand man of the mafia boss issued an order, promising a substantial reward for anyone who could apprehend the group responsible for assaulting his men.

Little did Shenlian Yingyue know that more trouble lay ahead.

She was being pulled by Ji Fulin onto a train bound for another city.

Teleportation scrolls were useless in this situation; not everyone could roam freely like Xiao Yun.  Since Shenlian Yingyue was quite busy, Xiao Yun took Xiao Lan and Xiao Li to rent a large mansion located on the edge of the city.

He then began his mission of purchasing snacks, food, drinks, and various other items online.

Soon, another piece of big news spread: the enigmatic snack billionaire made his appearance again after seven years.

This time, he brought different types of snacks from all over the world, and those who sought to uncover his identity found themselves blocked from doing so for reasons unknown.

Xie Xie and Hong Zuan stayed close to Shenlian Yingyue.

Hong Zuan had transformed into an exquisite snake necklace that wrapped delicately around her slender neck.

His red scales glimmered like the most precious gems in the world.

People assumed that Shenlian Yingyue was simply wearing the necklace, never suspecting that it was a real snake.

One by one, they approached her to inquire where she had purchased the snake bracelet and how much it cost.

“This beautiful sister, could we ask where you bought that stunning snake necklace?

It looks remarkably impressive!” A group of young ladies, seemingly from affluent backgrounds, surrounded her, asking politely.

Before Shenlian Yingyue could respond, Ji Fulin pulled her away and shot a cold glare at the ladies.

The wealthy women were visibly intimidated by the chilling aura exuded by Xie Xie, Ji Fulin, and Huang Bai Xing.

Meanwhile, earlier that morning, Huang Bai Xing had transformed into a woman.

Ji Fulin didn’t seem fazed by her sudden appearance; all his focus and energy were now directed toward searching for his crush.

“Master, be careful,” Xie Xie said, gripping her wrist to prevent Ji Fulin from getting too close.

Ji Fulin frowned but remained silent.

Before long, the train arrived at another place.

As they gazed at the beautiful surroundings, both Shenlian Yingyue and Ji Fulin felt a pang of melancholy; after all, they had grown up here.

Whether it was fate or mere coincidence, the train station where they arrived was surprisingly close to Yishu University, the institution they had attended before venturing into another world.

The grand building towered, its gates wide open as numerous students in university uniforms carried their bags and books, creating a lively atmosphere.

Xie Xie and Huang Bai Xing chose not to disturb them.

“Let’s go!” Ji Fulin declared, hurrying to hail a taxi and instructing the driver to take him to the Jun family mansion.

“I think I just saw the former President of the Student Council,” one of the older professors, who had maintained a good relationship with Ji Fulin, remarked.

“He has been abroad for many years.

How could he possibly be here?” another professor shook her head, dismissing the idea.

“Even if he were here, he would have come to visit us.

After all, he was a commendable student and a role model for everyone,” the school principal, who had just stepped out of his car, overheard the conversation about his favorite student and chimed in.

That small exchange ended here, with no one truly realizing that Ji Fulin, who was presumed dead in a car accident years ago, had actually returned.

Moreover, the news about his car accident and subsequent disappearance had been well-concealed by the Ji family.

Most people were led to believe that he had left to study abroad.

[X City, The Biggest Entertainment Venues] (Top VVIP Hall, The Grand Casino) “How presumptuous!

Have these people checked out for me.

I want them to shed blood for daring to confront me.” A bald man in a black suit, wearing dark glasses, said coldly to his trembling subordinates.

“You have one hour to find out their identities.

If you fail…” His voice trailed off ominously as he toyed with the gun in his hand, slowly pointing it at each of his subordinates.

The room was thick with a gloomy atmosphere, and even the several charming women who had been called to serve him remained silent.

“It has been a long time since anyone dared to cause trouble for my underline dogs.

This world is so dull that I feel like destroying it.” The man sneered coldly as he leaned back on the sofa.