The bar was filled with unusual cheers, and amidst these cheers, Ren Yuanhao drained an entire pot of "huo shao dao" without a break!
"My brother is truly extraordinary. Let's all have a good time! All the expenses today are on me!"
The entire bar roared with shouts and applause. The greasy-haired man left with a dejected look. The others, shocked, returned to their own activities.
"I didn't expect your stomach to be so small, yet your alcohol tolerance is astonishingly high," the female thief remarked, ordering a mild drink. She also ordered a beverage for Ren Yuanhao, attempting to help him sober up.
"This is nothing. The warriors of the Western Wasteland, they all have such alcohol tolerance. Those warriors were bold and unrestrained, truly unforgettable."
Ren Yuanhao reminisced about the wine, the booming war drums, and the clang of swords. These were the most unrestrained and purest sounds in the world, pure enough to make one forget troubles and sorrows.
The female thief suddenly asked curiously, "Have you also been to the Western Wasteland Desert?"
"Of course. Although it was for a short time, the men there were heroic, and the women were bold yet dignified," Ren Yuanhao said after drinking some juice. "By the way, what's your name?"
The female thief hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "I had intended to trick you, but seeing your generosity and high spirits just now, I figured you aren't a bad person. So, please don't easily reveal my name."
"Of course."
"My name is Mu Ziyue. I was just trying to go back to my home to see what was happening."
As soon as Mu Ziyue said this, Ren Yuanhao felt as if struck by lightning. He immediately looked around to confirm there were no suspicious individuals nearby, then leaned closer to Mu Ziyue's ear and whispered, "Is your sister named Mu Yunyan?"
"How do you know?" Mu Ziyue suddenly became wary.
"Don't worry, I am her friend. I've returned this time specifically to rescue you and Sha Yunba."
Upon hearing Sha Yunba's name, Mu Ziyue finally relaxed and then suddenly threw herself into Ren Yuanhao's arms. "Please, you must save my sister!"
"Don't worry. Can you trust me completely now?"
Ren Yuanhao continuously caressed her back. This frail body carried so much. If he hadn't arrived, she would likely have been overwhelmed.
"I trust you. The thing is, it happened like this..."
By the time Mu Ziyue had recounted everything she knew to Ren Yuanhao, the sun had set, and the clouds were painted across the sky like raging fire.
It turned out Mu Ziyue was originally a university student. On that day, she was supposed to report to school. However, before leaving, a heavy stone seemed to lodge in her heart, and she felt something was about to happen. Therefore, she got off the transport midway.
When she rushed back, she only saw a group of menacing figures in black leading away Mu Yunyan and Sha Yunba, and simultaneously sealing off her home.
She wasn't a reckless person. Moreover, although this group of people appeared normal on the surface, their very normality made her heart sink to the bottom. This was because their pupils contained an extremely cold killing intent!
Their gazes were like vultures circling above a tropical rainforest, a chilling light formed by the intermingling of death and murderous intent.
Afterward, she followed them stealthily, but her speed wasn't enough, and she eventually lost them. The only thing she remembered was that the left side of their chests bore an engraved gray wolf emblem!
Ren Yuanhao returned to the inn carrying the unconscious Mu Ziyue. The landlady, upon seeing Ren Yuanhao and the woman on his back, immediately cast a contemptuous glance and added, "You can pick up the pieces, but if you damage the bed, you'll still have to pay."
Ren Yuanhao sighed helplessly. In the landlady's eyes, he was undoubtedly a dissolute man.
He didn't bother to explain. After all, the more he explained such matters, the less believable it became.
The room was filled with a hot atmosphere. If this were in Aishun City, one would no longer see beautiful women still wearing short skirts and shorts. Ren Yuanhao carefully laid Mu Ziyue on the bed, left a note, and then hurried out.
About a hundred meters to the left of this inn was a moderately sized internet cafe. Ren Yuanhao planned to go there to investigate what this gray wolf emblem was all about. At times like this, he always missed Ye Lan intensely.
However, if he proactively contacted them, the three girls would surely question him, and with Ye Lan's skills, finding his location would be as easy as pie.
Therefore, Ren Yuanhao decided to rely on himself this time.
As soon as he entered the internet cafe, a strong smell of smoke, instant noodles, and fried rice assailed him. Ren Yuanhao was naturally very familiar with such smells, as he had also been an internet addict during his university days.
He found a corner seat that was unoccupied. As the net administrator helped him log in, he looked at Ren Yuanhao with a disdainful gaze and muttered, "Be mindful of your image when watching videos. Remember to use tissues, don't shoot everywhere."
Ren Yuanhao was preoccupied with thoughts of the gray wolf emblem and only nodded subconsciously, not catching the implied meaning of the man's words.
The wallpaper on the computer screen was breathtaking, but Ren Yuanhao's gaze was entirely focused on the webpage. His fingers tapped on the greasy keyboard, and soon, a string of keywords related to wolves appeared in the browser.
"The wolf is seen as an embodiment of death in Egypt and is also called Anubis. The Western Wasteland Desert believes in the jackal sky god, considering it the strongest existence in the desert. In the West, wolves are viewed as brutal beings akin to vampires. In short, beliefs differ across regions, and interpretations vary."
Ren Yuanhao browsed through more than ten pages. He found no useful information, but instead, various junk websites kept popping up.
"There are too many unscrupulous websites nowadays." Ren Yuanhao closed the pop-up windows one by one. But at this moment, in a trashy BBS forum, Ren Yuanhao saw a user with a gray wolf avatar post a highly enticing message.
"Do you want to reach the pinnacle of life? Do you want to experience the ferocity of the Western Wasteland Desert? Do you want to earn high commissions? Gray Wolf wholeheartedly seeks insightful individuals to join. This is an opportunity to change your mundane life. Seize it, and it's called wisdom; abandon it, and it's called lacking courage. Whenever you wish to join, Gray Wolf will always be waiting."
Ren Yuanhao clicked on the avatar, and suddenly, the network connection was interrupted. A large number of people in the internet cafe began to rage!
"Who the hell is browsing those messy websites again!"
"The internet is down again!"
"Yeah, the net administrator, hurry up and restart the server!"