As Gu Weiyang and Olof spoke, another figure appeared before them.
The two looked over. It was Hao Liang, a professor at Nanrong University.
Gu Weiyang spoke coldly. "Professor Hao, have you rushed up here to kill me too? Which church do you belong to?"
Hao Liang did not answer Gu Weiyang. He only looked at Olof. "Faking your death again?"
Under Olof's somewhat bewildered gaze, Hao Liang took an item out of his Storage Box.
It was Lei Xiaoting's "gun," which he had obtained at the Vine Heart Trade Fair.
Hao Liang then took out a bottle of chemicals and sprinkled them over the Double-Barreled Shotgun.
A wisp of pale green smoke rose into the air, slowly drifted toward Olof, then circled his head.
Olof had initially thought it was some kind of attack, but he felt no discomfort after the smoke wrapped around him. Nor did he sense any killing intent from Hao Liang, so he quietly watched him go through the motions.
Once Hao Liang saw the green smoke connect the Double-Barreled Shotgun to Olof, he closed his eyes in disappointment.
"After I got your gun half a month ago, I used a potion to confirm that you were still alive."
The moment Hao Liang said this, both Gu Weiyang and Olof froze.
The cigar in Olof's hand stopped in midair, and he stood like a statue.
"Back then, I was going to Beirong too. Unfortunately, it was all over before I arrived."
Hao Liang continued, "All these years, I've tossed and turned, tormented by guilt, hating myself for being one step too late. After confirming you were alive, I was so excited I couldn't sleep for days and nights. I thought that once I found you, we could overthrow the United Government together. I never imagined...