Player of the Uncanny
Chapter 397

A chance encounter with an old acquaintance

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Dusk fell, and the city lights came on. Moon City sank into its reflection in the lake, spreading ripples of neon.

Located in Moon City's central district, the Yuelai Hotel had always been a social hub for high-ranking officials, the wealthy, and celebrities.

Qin Manjiang and Dog arrived outside the hotel at six fifty. Without having to look around, he spotted an elegant woman in a fitted red gown-

Flower.

Beaming, she approached, took Qin Manjiang's arm, and held up a bag.

"Come on, darling. Let me get you changed first."

Dog stood frozen, then poked Flower in the waist. "Flower, what about me?"

"Kong is waiting for you on the roof of that building across the street. You have a more important job, like being ready to rush in and save us at any moment."

Dog looked toward the building Flower pointed to. His eyes lit up, and he took off running.

"So you and I are attending tonight's gathering?"

Qin Manjiang tilted his head back to look at the towering building.

The hotel had over thirty stories, each with ceilings higher than standard. Extravagant.

Luxury cars kept pulling up outside as the evening's main players arrived.

"That's right. Even with invitations, Kong and Dog would have trouble getting in. So it's me, and, you~"

She cast him a coquettish glance, only to find that Qin Manjiang's expression hadn't changed at all.

"Come get changed first."

Flower led Qin Manjiang off to the side.

Qin Manjiang didn't refuse. He merely asked, "Why are we coming to this gathering?"

Flower took out a crisp black suit and held it against Qin Manjiang's chest, saying softly, "A hunter of very high social standing discovered his prey through the power he holds in the real world. But the restrictions of the rules

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