Scheming Hearts

"Gold-quality items are indeed powerful!" Shen Long was greatly surprised.

This Seeker Cage can automatically close a player within a specified area simply by entering their ID, and it will also display a guide route. This kind of item is unheard of!

"This thing should be called Capture Cage'; it's incredibly useful for catching people."

Shen Long now believed it; Xiao Fan was currently locked in a cage, but...

Why did Quan Zhong suggest talking to Jiu Chen? Do they know each other? Does Quan Zhong not want to kill him? Or does Quan Zhong want the Profession created by Jiu Chen?

That won't do!

Jiu Chen must die today!

"Brother Quan, Jiu Chen is treacherous and cunning, and he's adept at creating unexpected and bizarre skills. If you ask me, it's best to kill him as soon as possible, to prevent him from using any more tricks."

Shen Long walked to Quan Zhong's side, his cold eyes staring at the empty cage, his voice filled with murderous intent.

Back then, he had considered having Xiao Fan work for him, after all, the Profession Xiao Fan created was quite impressive.

But a series of events that followed made him realize that Jiu Chen was someone he couldn't control at all.

Since that's the case, it's better to kill him directly to prevent future troubles, and incidentally, avenge his dead son.

Quan Zhong glanced back at Shen Long, completely ignoring his words.

In his eyes, no matter how powerful Jiu Chen was, could he possibly catch up to that powerful figure from their family?

It's just a small trick; as long as he's not the legendary God King Rank Skill holder, he's not a threat.

"Jiu Chen cannot be killed; I still have a use for him," Quan Zhong said calmly, stating his position.

Upon hearing this, Shen Long felt furious.

Wasn't this Quan Zhong to help him capture Jiu Chen? Now that he's captured him, they're not letting him deal with him—are they just playing him?

"You should know the hatred between me and Jiu Chen. I must kill Jiu Chen. If you still want to cooperate with us, you should reconsider." Shen Long's words carried a hint of threat.

Although the Jun Family has some powerful members, those people are not on the Dragon Nation Server.

If things really fall out, Quan Zhong might not be a match for oneself.

"Damn it! Your son is dead, and you won't even let others look for him?"

Quan Zhong was furious, but he knew that what Shen Long said was true, and he did need to cooperate with him now.

"I must take Jiu Chen with me! He is more valuable alive than dead."

While speaking, Quan Zhong sent a private message to Shen Long.

"After I've used Jiu Chen, you can do whatever you want with it."

After seeing the message, Shen Long thought about it briefly and then agreed.

Ultimately, Jiu Chen was captured by Quan Zhong, and he did indeed need the Jun Family's assistance.

After the two discussed it privately, Shen Long angrily waved his sleeve.

"I said it! Jiu Chen must die today!"

"Brother Shen, don't forget how the City of Kings was upgraded!" Quan Zhong said coldly.

"You!" Shen Long's face turned ashen with anger. He glared fiercely at Xiao Fan before turning and leaving.

Xiao Fan commented on this.

"A terrible performance."

After Shen Long left, Quan Zhong took Xiao Fan back to his residence.

"You've seen it yourself, Shen Long is determined to kill you. Now, besides me, no one can protect you. If you want to live, show yourself and let's talk."

As soon as Quan Zhong finished speaking, a boy slowly emerged from the cage in front of him.

This face is even younger than Quan Zhong imagined, it looks like it's just shed its childishness.

Only now did Quan Zhong truly take the person in front of him seriously.

Such a young player has achieved so much in the game.

No wonder Jiu Chen is hailed as the number one genius in gaming.

It's a pity that this genius is about to perish here.

"You are Jiu Chen?"

"That's right."

Xiao Fan said calmly, his face revealing no emotion.

The Quan Zhong was secretly alarmed.

Even though Jiu Chen has been captured, he can still remain so calm. Does his composure surpass that of most people?

Could someone like that, like him and Shen Long, really fool him?

"Answer a few questions for me, and I'll let you leave, okay?"

Quan Zhong tried to be as serious as possible; no matter what, he had to find out where his son, Quan Lu, was.

Just Quan Zhong thought he would have to persuade Xiao Fan for a long time before Xiao Fan would speak, Xiao Fan suddenly spoke.

"Exchange it by upgrading the city."

"What?" Quan Zhong was taken aback.

Tell me how to quickly upgrade my city, and I can tell you about Quan Lu.

This is why Xiao Fan was willing to break his stealth status; he wanted to exchange information with Quan Zhong.

The Quan Zhong finally realized what was happening.

"It seems he's been hiding beside Shen Long and has overheard quite a bit. Shen Long is right, this Jiu Chen can't be allowed to live."

Quan Zhong looked at Xiao Fan.

"I can tell you, but you better not lie to me, or I have plenty of ways to make you regret it."

In Quan Zhong's view, Xiao Fan was already a dead man, so why not tell him?

"Don't worry," Xiao Fan shrugged. "I'm not going anywhere. Just tell me."

Quan Lu is trapped on another planet, and we don't even know if he's alive or dead. Even if we tell Quan Zhong, he still won't be able to find him.

And so, the two people with ulterior motives reached an agreement.

After a moment, Quan Zhong slowly spoke.

"Magic Beast are different from Fierce Beast; they possess intelligence, can not only transform into human form, but can also speak human language."

Quan Zhong introduced himself, he suddenly realized that the young man in front of him was the player who had achieved the first kill in Magic Beast on the Dragon Nation Server. He should know the basics of Magic Beast.

" In the Monster Region, there is a Magic Beast called the Seven-Colored Deer. This Magic Beast does not attack humans and usually likes to stay in the Flower Valley. As long as you find the Seven-Colored Deer and complete the task it gives you, you can obtain a token for upgrading your city."

Quan Zhong looked at Xiao Fan and said, "Now you can tell me Quan Lu's whereabouts."

Xiao Fan pondered for a moment before speaking.

"The 'Cyberpunk World' instance connects to an alien planet that was also invaded by 'Cloud Sea.' Quan Lu and her team were discovered and imprisoned by players from that world, who also possessed items that prevented players from using chat."

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Quan Zhong looked at Xiao Fan with a furious expression.

Believe it or not, it's up to you. I've already told you.

Seeing Xiao Fan's expression, Quan Zhong fell silent.

He knew things that other players didn't, including that Cloud Sea's invasion wasn't limited to just Blue Star.

Xiao Fan had been observing Quan Zhong's expression, and seeing how quickly he calmed down, Xiao Fan was secretly alarmed.

He knew more about this Quan Zhong than he realized.

"Lock him up first."

After leaving those words, Quan Zhong departed, his mind heavy with worry.

Xiao Fan, along with his cage, was locked in a room.

Late at night, there was a rustling sound outside the door, followed by a muffled groan—like someone being knocked unconscious on the ground, the sound deep and muffled.

Xiao Fan suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes.

Creak--

The door was pushed open a crack, and an eye peered through the gap.