Some endings had nothing to do with death.
Morning Wind District, Star Engraving Prefecture.
In the afternoon, Gao Jin had just obtained important information from an informant when he realized he seemed to be followed.
Having cultivated Sword-Wielding Combat Arts to the Entry Level, his Mental Power had risen enough to sense other people's gazes. Ordinary followers could not evade his perception.
He turned left and right through the market, trying to shake off his pursuers, but they did not fall behind at all. Not only had he failed to lose them, the distance between them was actually growing shorter.
Gao Jin's heart sank. He knew that at least one of his pursuers was a Wolf Eagle Combat Arts martial artist. Once a Wolf Eagle martial artist locked onto a target, as long as the target remained within sight, they would never lose them.
Moreover, the fact that the distance was closing meant that his pursuers had realized he knew he was being followed. They had probably abandoned their plan to find White Night's secret stronghold and intended to capture him directly and torture him for information.
Just as Gao Jin was preparing to flee by force, a crowded shop suddenly appeared in the market. His eyes lit up as he glanced at the shop sign—
"Feiwei Hall."
Although he had no idea what it sold, he needed to use the shop to shake off his pursuers. Relying on his physical strength, he forced his way inside, earning a string of curses from the customers.
Seeing that something was wrong, the pursuers immediately ran to the front of the shop and shouted, "The Statistics Department is handling a case! Move aside! Move aside!"
The Statistics Department!
As soon as the customers heard that name, they hurried out of the shop