When I Was a Kid I Even Held You in My Arms

Once Yu Xing understood this, she found Yan Li slightly more agreeable.

We need to find a way to extract Yan Li's exclusive information, and it would be best to obtain information on more people through Yan Li's connections -- if we encounter a plot-driven death, Yan Li would be a decent partner.

He had already walked up to the two of them. Hua Subai's attention was clearly not on them. Only after he caught sight of him out of the corner of his eye did he say, "57... Ah, A Xing, if you killed someone fifty-seven times and they were still alive, wouldn't you get tired and give up?"

Yu Xing: "?"

Yan Li: "..."What a suicide infantryman.

"Looks like you have some strange ideas that I'm not really interested in knowing." Yu Xing shrugged. "If it were me, three times, I'd say. If I can't kill that person the third time, I'd probably give up."

"Why?" Yan Li couldn't help but interject. Although the topic was strange from the beginning, he was indeed intrigued by the florist who was counting.

If it were him, he wouldn't give up even if it meant killing for the fifty-eighth time, because someone he'd be so determined to kill must be someone he truly believed deserved to die.

Yu Xing is clearly quite capable, so why is he only willing to use his skills three times?

"Ah... because I'm already living a tiring life, why would I give myself such a death sentence?" Yu Xing shrugged. "If they survive three times, either I'm not capable enough, or it's just that the other person's life isn't meant to end. What's wrong with letting that person live a little longer?"

"I knew it!" Hua Subai's tone suddenly became excited. He pounced on Yu Xing like a koala—because he was too tall to be a complete hanger-on, the scene was rather awkward.

"A Xing is such a good person~"

Yan Li: "..." So what exactly is this suicide infantry?

Zhang Yu felt a chill run down his spine as he listened. With his abilities, he realized that Boss Hua was referring to him the moment he asked the question, and the captain's answer was also a response that reflected his understanding.

So, does the captain really intend to kill the Boss Hua?

The relationship between these two is so complicated. They are clearly friends, but there seems to be an unbreakable barrier between them. Whoever breaks it first will face disaster.

He obediently shut his mouth and stood behind Yu Xing, silently placing Boss Hua in the category of those he could not trust.

Yu Xing was speechless at Hua Subai's embrace. He pushed Hua Subai away with great disgust, then said meaningfully, "Some people might not be able to last more than three times."

Hua Subai regained his composure. "It'll be more comfortable than fifty-seven times. Speaking of which, let's hurry and find the guide. I suggest we go to the town's pharmacy first. It seems the guide stayed in town because a family member is sick."

"Okay." Yu Xing replied indifferently, then looked up as if sensing something and glanced at a window upstairs.

... The window was opened again.

A plump middle-aged woman, holding a watering can, was watering the flowers on the balcony. When she met his gaze, a kind and gentle smile spread across her chubby face.

It seems perfectly normal.

But she looked exactly like that strange old woman with the knife, Yu Xing was certain they were the same person.

I could tell something was wrong at a glance before, but now I can't see it at all.

Yu Xing withdrew her gaze and asked directly, "Yan Li, did you notice anyone unusual when you came in?"

Yan Li wanted to observe them further, but the conversation quickly returned to normal. He thought for a moment, then shook his head firmly. "No, they're all perfectly normal people."

"I see." Yu Xing seemed thoughtful, but ultimately said nothing. "Then let's go find the guide."

Many diviners had already entered the town, and after a tense standoff outside, everyone tacitly dispersed once inside.

Taking sides is one thing, but when it comes to actually taking action, it's better to work with people you know and trust. Besides, when it comes to finding someone, it's more advantageous to split up and act.

The participants received the Main Quest and their own identities, and the situation was better than they had imagined—the quest actually gave them five hours to find someone.

At least this time they don't have to worry, because a slight oversight in time could trigger the rules of death.

The town was bustling with activity. Upon seeing a group of strangers entering from the town entrance, some residents of Sheniu Town even greeted them, saying, "Hi, are you here for the Snow Festival?"

A small number of people will ask what the Snow Festival is, but most people follow the logic of their assigned characters and answer "yes" directly, and then let others inquire indirectly.

So Yu Xing and the other three walked down a street and obtained some general clues from the conversations of the deducers who had chosen the same direction.

The Snow Festival, held once a year, is the grandest festival in Nanshui Town, even rivaling the Spring Festival—or rather, it can replace it.

Because of its high latitude, Nanshui Town experiences snow almost year-round, and its people hold "snow" in high esteem. For them, the Snow Festival marks the end and beginning of the year, and offerings and blessings at the Snow Festival are believed to bring abundance and happiness in the new year.

This festival is already quite famous, and every year tourists come specifically to participate in the Snow Festival. Locals also welcome them, as tourism is a major source of income for them.

So when the townspeople saw the large new group of people, they were used to it and even showed a bit of the enthusiasm one might have for a rich man.

"... Such normal thinking." Zhang Yu whispered in Yu Xing's ear.

The townspeople I saw after entering the town were not only more lively, but also much more authentic than those Snowman and having snowball fights outside the town.

"So, this isn't really normal. You'd better be careful not to lose yourself," Yu Xing teased with a smile.

He walked and observed, glancing up at the sky every now and then. The sun hung overhead, its warm rays balancing the cold of the snow; it didn't seem fake.

Nanshui Town hasn't seen the sun for a long time... What could be the problem?

Over here, Yan Li is asking the owner of a noodle stall by the roadside about pharmacies.

If someone in the guide's family is sick, they will go to the pharmacy to buy medicine. Searching for the guide through this route is much more efficient than running around the entire town.

"A pharmacy? The pharmacy is in the north of town. There's only one pharmacy here. Just keep going straight along this main road, turn at the third intersection..."

"Thank you." Yan Li politely thanked the noodle stall owner and prepared to leave.

The noodle stall owner, who was in his forties, suddenly rubbed his eyes, looked at Yu Xing, and exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this Little Xing! You're back!"

Yu Xing: "?"

He instantly realized what was happening. Although he didn't recognize the middle-aged man, he still smiled and replied, "I'm going home to visit. My brother has been urging me to go home for ages."

The stall owner warmly pulled him along. "Oh my, it's been so many years! I thought I had mistaken you for someone else. Haha, you were so adorable as a child, and now you've grown into such a handsome young man. Time really flies!"

Yan Li and the other two watched speechlessly as the stall owner pulled Yu Xing to a seat, and then heard the stall owner utter that classic line. "When you were little, I even held you in my arms!"

"Here, Uncle will treat you to noodles!"