Chapter 81 Sanzai's Secret

Even without the Annihilation Sacred Flame, Fang Senyan still lacked enough universal points to repair his body, with a huge shortfall of over 20,000 points. In this aspect, the Nightmare Space wasn't necessarily trying to force people to their deaths, just like there are public and private hospitals in the real world. Paying for treatment is naturally faster and more convenient than free treatment, which requires a lot of waiting.

If the injury was so severe that it couldn't be fully restored by the time the next world began, then after ensuring the victim's fatal wounds were healed, they would be directly kicked into the next world.

Fang Senyan waited anxiously in the return space. Summoning the Gold Mine revealed that this guy had fallen asleep again. Although Fang Senyan's recovery speed was increased due to his rank advantage, he still used up almost all of his time inside the space before finally completing the repairs and regaining his body.

Even so, as soon as he entered his private space, he was immediately kicked out by the space to climb the stairs, forced back to the real world.

Back in the real world, Fang Senyan couldn't contact Zi, the black guy, or Reef. Clearly, they hadn't yet emerged from the world of their last adventure. Fang Senyan repeatedly recalled the battle with the cardinal, deeply feeling how close he had come to death.

Unfortunately, the rewards for the gold branch mission couldn't be claimed yet. Although the mission was displayed, it was grayed out. Clearly, some of the rewards for the branch mission couldn't appear in the real world.

This might sound strange, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't impossible. The things rewarded by the gold branch mission were extraordinary, and might include high-end potions that required a general-level military rank to exchange for, and were not allowed to be taken out of the space. If Fang Senyan could claim the rewards now, he would undoubtedly be taking advantage.

At this moment, Fourth Uncle slowly walked up from downstairs, slightly hunched over and coughing gently. He had a half-smoked cigarette in his hand, holding up a little red in the darkening twilight.

When Fang Senyan saw Fourth Uncle, he immediately stood up and offered him a seat.

After Fourth Uncle sat down, he silently took a few puffs of his cigarette and said:

"In the past one or two years, the feeling you give me has really changed a lot."

Fang Senyan smiled, picked up the wine beside him, and took a few sips:

"Fourth Uncle, you're overthinking it. I'm still me, Yanzi. What could have changed?"

Fourth Uncle shook his head after a long silence:

"That feeling... Sigh, it's different. Maybe you've grown up? Once a child is grown, they're no longer under their father's control. Their wings will always harden. Recently, Sanzai has been the same way. He locks himself in his room all day, doesn't talk much, and rarely smiles. He always seems to have something on his mind."

Fang Senyan's mind had been occupied by various busy matters in the Nightmare Space. Now, suddenly hearing Fourth Uncle mention Sanzai, he immediately said:

"Isn't he in love? It's normal for young people to experience some emotional fluctuations."

At this time, Auntie Di also came up, carrying a plate of peeled pineapples. Hearing Fang Senyan's words, she continued:

"You've been away a lot recently, not in contact with Sanzai much, so you don't know his current situation. He doesn't seem like he wants to make friends with a girl. Oh dear, Yanzi, I'm not being nosy, but he's at an age where he's easily deceived. It doesn't matter if young people gamble or mess around a bit, but I'm afraid he's getting involved with powder."

Fang Senyan paused. He hadn't really thought of this. Men, especially young men, are most vulnerable to the three vices: women, gambling, and drugs. And the most troublesome of these is drugs.

Most people are only crazy about women when they first start. If they're immersed in it for a little longer, past the impetuous stage, they'll naturally be able to restrain themselves. How many men over thirty would be heartbroken enough to do something drastic?

Gambling is also very harmful, but in the end, it's just a psychological addiction. When they really have no money to gamble, most people can only obediently find work.

But drugs are both physiologically and psychologically addictive! To put it bluntly, so many people try to quit drugs, but very few can quit completely on the first try without relapsing.

Fang Senyan took a deep breath and said to Auntie Di:

"Has Sanzai really gotten involved with this stuff? Did you see it, Auntie Di?"

Auntie Di frowned and said:

"I didn't see it, but Sanzai has been acting very secretive lately. Even when he comes back for meals, he's always in a hurry. I heard people say that he rented a boat himself at the west dock, and he always stays on the boat when he has nothing to do, avoiding us in everything."

Fang Senyan asked strangely:

"Sanzai rented a boat? Where did he get the money?"

Fourth Uncle asked in surprise:

"Didn't you give it to him? Sanzai said you gave him a large sum of money last time, saying he was planning to set up an internet cafe."

Fang Senyan was stunned. He now realized that Sanzai was likely hiding something from him, but he glanced at Fourth Uncle's worried face and immediately said:

"Yes, that's right. I didn't expect he still hasn't gotten it done, and has been dragging it out until now? Don't worry, I'll go ask him."

Fourth Uncle nodded, a look of relief on his face:

"It would be best if you could talk to him. Sanzai has always looked up to you as a role model.

It's always ineffective when I talk to him. He'll listen to you a bit."

Fang Senyan patted Fourth Uncle's hand and said softly:

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry. Auntie Di, I'll go look for Sanzai now. Do you know where he is now?"

Auntie Di said:

"Two hours ago, I saw him go to the dock. He's probably on the rented boat, or maybe in the internet cafe."

Fang Senyan stood up, stretched his limbs, and the bones of his new body made a crisp "crack" sound. He thought for a moment and realized that Sanzai's recent suspicious behavior couldn't be explained by women at all. Now that he had finally found the time, he really had to get to the bottom of it.

The waves had begun to forcefully pound the shore, dropping white foam and scum. After a slight retreat, they surged back with an indescribable ferocity.

Fang Senyan held a coconut, pierced it with a straw, and walked along the stone path on the dock, sucking as he went. The dock was crowded with boats of all sizes, like dumplings in a pot. Although the typhoon was still hundreds of kilometers away, no one wanted to risk facing the storm head-on.

The dock was very lively, filled with vendors smoking cigarettes and collecting fish. Although many boats had returned midway, it was rare for them to come back empty-handed. Moreover, before a typhoon, some fish would seize the time to feed, and if you were lucky, you could haul in a full load with one net.

The noisy bargaining, the sewage mixed with blood flowing everywhere, and the pungent fishy smell surrounded Fang Senyan. Logically speaking, this dirty and filthy environment would be repulsive, but Fang Senyan found it so亲切 (qīnqiè - warm and friendly). Especially after facing the cardinal's fierce power, this scene made Fang Senyan feel particularly peaceful and calm. The string that had been taut in his heart was gradually loosening. At this moment, he had truly recovered to his best state, both psychologically and physically.

After standing on the dock for a while, Fang Senyan asked a few people, who all said that Sanzai should be playing at the "club" on the dock. It was a dilapidated four-story building with billiards, internet cafe, women, bar, and everything else men liked.

However, Fang Senyan didn't find him when he went looking. After thinking for a moment, he headed towards the boat that Sanzai had supposedly rented.

The first impression of this boat was that it was dilapidated. Then you would notice that the large belly of the hull was actually quite large, able to hold a lot of things.

Few things at sea can escape Fang Senyan's eyes. From subtle signs on the cables and anchors, Fang Senyan could clearly determine that this boat hadn't been moved for at least a few months.

Despite the unsteady rocking of the sea, Fang Senyan easily jumped onto the bow of the boat. Although the cabin door was locked, it didn't hinder Fang Senyan's determination to move forward. The cabin had been directly opened up, forming a large cabin of about a hundred square meters. There was no musty smell, which was enough to show that Sanzai frequently came in and out of here.

On the floor, Fang Senyan surprisingly found exercise equipment such as iron dumbbells. It seemed that this was the secondary reason why Sanzai was hiding here.

Next, Fang Senyan smelled a bloody and rotten odor. He lifted his leg and walked forward, bypassing a pile of obstacles made of rotten sails and rotten wood. Fang Senyan discovered that the ground was stained with blood, and there was a thick layer accumulated, which looked like it hadn't been cleaned or simply hadn't been cleaned.

Then, Fang Senyan discovered a strange thing in the corner. There was a tattered crib, but the crib was filled with rats!

Fat, strong adult rats!

These rats were at least thirty or forty centimeters long, including their tails, and their eyes were a strange blood red. They didn't run, jump, or squeak, but quietly and neatly crowded into the crib, not moving, with a mysterious obedience.

But as Fang Senyan approached, these rats simultaneously opened their mouths, revealing their sharp white teeth, and emitted hoarse screams, looking at Fang Senyan maliciously. Without a doubt, a normal person would scream in fear at this situation, thinking that they had encountered something evil.