The Missing Man, Trouble Comes Knocking!

They laughed and joked all the way.

Chen Ning and his three companions arrived at the device set up by the God of Games in the East District.

The device is not complicated.

Simply press it.

The God of Games did this only to distract everyone, so the real danger wasn't in the device.

After operating the device, Chen Ning and his group of four planned to return the way they came.

This was agreed upon beforehand.

But right now.

But then a figure appeared.

He was alone.

So.

His identity is self-evident.

This person.

It's the missing person from the last operation where they split up.

They are also prime suspects in the case of the perpetrator.

"Great, I've finally found you!"

This person comes from the Eastern Territory and is the strongest disciple under the Eagle God.

Situ Kong.

"Stand where you are for now."

Chen Ning spoke calmly.

After all.

He is now suspected of being a criminal, so we cannot let our guard down.

Do you doubt me?

"You're the only one who didn't come back on time."

Chen Ning's gaze was scrutinizing.

Situ Kong knew he was being suspected, so he explained, "I saw a figure earlier, acting suspiciously. Everyone else was traveling in groups, but he was alone, so he was very likely a criminal. I chased after him, but he was quite skilled and noticed that I was following him. Then I fell into an illusion."

"When I emerged from the illusion, I immediately returned to the starting point, but you were no longer there. I suppose some time had passed."

After listening to what he said...

Yao Li's beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she asked, "Why didn't you call your companions to chase after that person? And how did you escape the illusion? Since that person was so much stronger than you, why didn't they just kill you?"

"That person was very fast. I didn't have time to call my companions. I thought I should chase after him first, at least to see who he was. As for that illusion, I... I don't know how I was able to get out of it?"

Situ Kong also looked puzzled.

I don't know if it's a disguise or genuine.

Do you believe him?

Yao Li looked at Chen Ning with her beautiful eyes, and the latter smiled slightly, "Whether we believe it or not, we shouldn't be the ones to judge him. We should let him tell everyone. Otherwise, if he's not the culprit, wouldn't we become the suspects? Right now, we should protect ourselves first."

"Wow, the way you're saying it makes it sound like you know he's not a thug."

Yao Li stared intently at Chen Ning.

"Don't doubt me. If I were a thug, I would have stabbed you first."

Chen Ning was eager to speak.

"That's scary."

Yao Li shook her head.

So, do you believe me or not?

Situ Kong said with a hint of helplessness.

Whether we believe you or not is not important; you just need to make them believe you.

Chen Ning spoke calmly, "But if I may be so bold, your explanation is rather weak. You didn't even see clearly who was acting alone, so they won't believe you. Besides, a sharp blade has been activated this round. Do you think they'll use you as a test subject?"

Upon hearing this...

Situ Kong's face turned pale.

Yes.

Who would believe him?

If he returns to the starting point, he will definitely be targeted. If there is no weapon, it's fine; no one will easily make a move.

They have a sharp weapon.

This provides room for error correction.

He was doomed.

"Thump!"

Situ Kong suddenly knelt down and said, "Chen Ning, I know you're very capable. You were able to devise a plan to kill Xue You and Qin Yan, and you were incredibly impressive in the first two rounds of the game, stunning everyone. You must have a plan, right? Please help me, for the sake of us both representing the Eastern Territory... I beg you..."

I really don't have any ideas.

Chen Ning shook his head and continued, "However... since you've already fallen to this point, I suggest you hide and continue walking alone. If you really aren't the culprit, then the real culprit will definitely continue killing."

"That's right... How come I didn't think of that! Thank you!"

Situ Kong was overjoyed.

He repeatedly bowed to Chen Ning in gratitude.

Soon.

Situ Kong turned and left.

Vanished without a trace.

Yao Li suddenly asked, "Do you really believe what he said?"

"It's hard to say."

Chen Ning's gaze sharpened slightly. "I have a feeling that there's something strange about this whole thing."

What's strange about it?

I can't quite put my finger on it, let's see.

Chen Ning shook his head and smiled.

The fifteen-minute time limit has been reached.

At this time.

The group reunited at the starting point.

All four devices were successfully activated.

A sharp blade descended from the sky.

It was stuck in the ground.

It was buzzing.

But this time...

There were no fewer people.

All seventeen people were present.

But Bai Ruyu was dragging a corpse with her; the person was none other than Situ Kong, whom she had met not long ago.

Chen Ning frowned.

Everyone else was also shocked.

All eyes turned to Bai Ruyu.

What's going on?

"Isn't he one of the people who went missing in the last wave?"

"How could... how could he be dead? Who killed him?"

Wen Aotian spoke calmly, "When the four of us returned, we found his body on the road and brought it back. Now, this game is getting interesting..."

Everyone stared at Situ Kong's corpse.

Many doubts remain.

But obviously...

Situ Kong did not die at the hands of commoners.

Because if he did that, someone else would die with him.

But now, all seventeen of them are still here.

After Situ Kong died.

The game is not over.

This also proves that he was not a criminal.

That means the person who killed him is the murderer!

"What evidence do you have to prove that the person wasn't killed by one of you?"

Someone looked at Wen Aotian and asked.

"It's very simple. The four of us come from four different regions and have no prior relationship with each other. We can all vouch for each other."

Wen Aotian spoke calmly.

The three men in his team nodded as well.

Wen Aotian was a thoughtful person and had anticipated similar situations.

Therefore, when forming a team.

He made preparations in advance.

The four of them not only had no interaction, but could even be described as somewhat antagonistic.

But now is clearly not the time for internal strife.

The other three members of the team were also aware of this, and now they had to find the culprit as soon as possible.

Otherwise.

They could very well be the next ones to die.

"Since neither of them are criminals, that means the guess made by that person from the Southern Territory might be correct; someone acted alone, keeping it from the others."

Someone spoke up.

Everyone immediately turned their attention to their former companions.

I'm carefully reflecting on everything that happened during the first round of team formation.

Although no one was killed during the first split operation.

However, the two got separated, raising many questions.

There must be someone else interfering.

In an instant.

A crisis of trust has erupted.

Everyone felt insecure.

Just as everyone was filled with doubt...

Bai Ruyu said calmly, "I know who killed him. I personally witnessed Situ Kong meeting with a group of people, and he died shortly afterward. Chen Ning, am I right?"

Bai Ruyu's gaze fell on Chen Ning.

"Sigh... what's meant to happen, can't be avoided."

Chen Ning sighed softly.