Zaun at Night

We were so engrossed in our conversation that we didn't even notice it was getting dark. Li Yuanbao wanted me to stay for another meal, but I was worried about Wei and Riven.

They've been gone for so long, they should have been back by now, why haven't we seen them yet?

Li Yuanbao wasn't worried. He knew that Wei used to be the local bully, and no one dared to mess with her.

But the more this is the case, the more worried I become, because she is no longer the pink-haired madwoman, but has been regarded as a traitor and is very likely in danger!

We've said everything we needed to say, and though it's hard to say goodbye, it's time to part ways. "I'll come see you again when I have time, take care!"

"Take care of yourself!"

After leaving the small restaurant, I didn't know where to look for them.

Zaun is completely different from Piltover. The nights here are pitch black, with very few lights on, and moonlight only shines in during the first half of the night before being blocked by cliffs.

This is a haven for criminals, especially at night when all sorts of criminals are active everywhere.

I had only taken a few steps when I felt someone following me. To avoid trouble, I jumped to a higher place and shook them off in a few quick movements.

As I moved quietly along the rooftops, I saw many night owls. Some were secretly making transactions, looking around warily, while others were arguing and calling for help.

There were also beautifully dressed streetwalkers leaning against the wall smoking, approaching passersby to chat them up; sometimes they hit it off, sometimes it ended badly.

The child in this family cried incessantly in the middle of the night, drawing curses from the neighbors, so they hurriedly closed the windows and tried to soothe the child to sleep.

That gambling den was open all night. Several Great Han were laughing and swearing at each other, making a racket, but it didn't stop the people next to them from sleeping.

The lives of people in Zaun are both rich and dull, both real and illusory, as they greet one tomorrow after another without knowing what tomorrow holds.

Fights are common; children fight, and adults fight too. Not far away, I spotted an unusual battlefield.

The place was brightly lit and noisy, and they didn't seem to care if anyone noticed. I quickly approached and found Riven and Vi there!

Dozens of people surrounded them, but they didn't rush at them. Seeing the relaxed expressions on their faces, I knew these people had suffered a lot.

"You cowards think you can teach me a lesson? Anyone who wants to lay a hand on me, come at me! Or all of you can come at me at once, but don't blame me for being ruthless then!"

Wei, with an arrogant expression, beckoned to the group. Soon, a man stepped out from the crowd. "Traitor, you still dare to shout and yell here? You've completely disgraced Iron Fist!"

"You little brat, you thought I didn't beat you hard enough when you were a kid? Come on, today I'll beat you into submission!"

This wasn't a police station, so Wei didn't hold back anymore, using vulgar language like "I" repeatedly, which made me want to laugh. It seems this is how she's always interacted with people.

The guy called Er Maozi blushed, and he seemed to be a person of some importance. He was a little embarrassed by Wei's teasing and threw a punch.

It has to be said that this guy is quite skilled. At first, he was evenly matched with Vi, but then Vi seized an opportunity and threw him over her shoulder, causing him to fall backward to the ground.

"Hahaha, you idiot, you haven't improved at all!"

"You! Why are your arms so stiff? Did you get them replaced?!"

Vi rolled up her sleeves. "That's right, open your eyes and look carefully, these are Hextech Prosthetic, they can smash your heads in one punch! Aren't you going to thank me for going easy on you?"

"Is this what you get out of being a lackey of the police?"

Wei was furious. She straddled Er Maozi and slapped him across the face. "Listen to me! I'm working for the police to avenge our boss. Besides, without the police maintaining order, you weaklings would have been swallowed up by other gangs long ago!"

"That's still better than being monitored by you!"

It's clear that these people harbor considerable resentment towards the Piltover Police Department.

The Zaun Gang Alliance used to have the same attitude. They felt that the Gerral family had betrayed Zaun. Later, they went to Piltover and became a powerful family there. They even established a police department to control both areas, naturally becoming a new target for the locals.

"Hmph, weak people always blame others for their misfortunes, how laughable." Vi released him and stepped back to Riven's side.

Just then, I suddenly felt someone nearby fire a stray arrow. Riven noticed it too and tried to stop it, but it was too late. The hidden weapon struck Er Maozi squarely between the eyebrows.

Just then, Riven's hand was extended, and to onlookers it looked as if she had killed Er Maozi, causing the crowd to erupt in commotion.

Even Lian Wei couldn't see clearly, and blamed Riven: "How could you kill him!"

"I didn't. I didn't do it. I felt someone was shooting at me from the shadows, and I tried to strike, but it was too late."

Wei calmed herself down. Of course, she believed that Riven wouldn't do such a thing. They had just met and didn't have any deep-seated hatred. She hadn't lost any of her battles in the past few times, so there was no need for her to kill Riven.

But the people nearby didn't think so. They didn't know Riven, and her actions just now were so realistic, who else would they suspect if not her?

I had no time to look at the jubilant crowd. I followed the direction of the cold arrow and chased after it. Just as the assassin was about to fire a second arrow, he noticed my arrival and fled.

If it were an open space or during the day, I'm confident I could catch the murderer, but it's a different story at night. This person disappears into the dark streets and vanishes without a trace.

This is a professional assassin, extremely skilled at concealing his presence. I once studied assassination techniques diligently with Teacher Ying, but compared to him, I still fall short.

The crowd below grew increasingly agitated. Riven, who had been unjustly accused, initially tried to explain herself, but became angry when she saw that people were relentless in their demands.

Although she wasn't carrying any weapons and was even wearing a long dress, it didn't affect her skills at all; after all, she wasn't a formidable opponent.

A strong wind gradually rose, making the debris on the street rattle and clatter. The surrounding temperature dropped several degrees, and although it was the height of summer, it felt like the sudden onset of autumn.

At first, people thought it was just a breeze, but when they saw that the wind was blowing outwards from Riven, they realized something was wrong.

"She can use magic! Be careful!"

Like everyone else, these people thought the strong winds were magic, unaware that they were Natural Power.

Among them were many skilled fighters who withstood the strong winds and pressed forward relentlessly, believing that they could win once they got close, since mages were not good at close combat.

However, they were wrong, utterly wrong.

They cleverly assigned three of the stronger players to hold off Vi while the others went after Riven. However, as soon as they got close, the two in front were grabbed by the wrists and swung away.

The former Blood Warrior were not thugs who would surrender as soon as they lost their weapons!