A Good Man Appears!

In fact, many people on the Infinite City Forum had speculated about Pei Jin's identity.

Some guessed he was Hawkins's clone—Hawkins himself, pretending to be two people.

Others guessed Pei Jin might be Hawkins's boyfriend, and that they had never confirmed or denied it because they were too embarrassed to make it public.

Still others guessed Pei Jin was a peerless expert Hawkins had invited, someone who ranked among the top ten players.

Opinions were all over the place, but neither Hawkins nor Pei Jin offered an explanation. They did not even pay attention to such absurd speculation.

Later, quite a few players encountered Pei Jin during missions. He almost always worked alone, and those who met him said on the Forum that he was extraordinarily strong.

Although Pei Jin had never taken part in player sparring matches or any officially organized player duels, he consistently appeared in the top ten of many rankings compiled by players themselves.

Some questioned his ranking; others supported it. None of it seemed to concern Pei Jin.

Thinking of Pei Jin's personality, Qiao Si could not help asking, "Jin Ba, do you know Pei Jin well?"

"Not that well, but I ran into him on a mission once. He really is strong. At least, I couldn't tell where his limits were," Jin Ba replied.

Qiao Si hesitated. "But will he come?"

"He's a lone wolf, but he probably won't pass up a world boss like this. No harm in trying," Jin Ba answered uncertainly.

Qiao Si thought for a moment. "Then I'll try."

"Heh, you dare let your mind wander while fighting me?!"

Suddenly, a black longsword formed in the Looting Emperor's hand. Having driven Ai Miye back, he thrust straight at Qiao Si's eye.

Night had fallen over Infinite City. Countless stars filled