A man with a pale face and protruding cheekbones was holding a stick covered in the green tissue fluid of a Crystal Winged Dragonfly with one hand.
Beside him, a large Crystal Winged Dragonfly lay on the ground, having died just a minute ago.
Zheng Tian and Wen Lei, among others, were quite puzzled.
How did this frail-looking man manage to take down a First Level Ruined Beast with just a simple stick, without getting a scratch on him or even dirtying his clothes?
This was very unusual.
"You are..."
Zheng Tian cautiously asked.
Ren Zhong thought for a moment, "I’m a wanderer from afar. I heard the folk industry of Starfire Town is very developed and wanted to broaden my horizons. Since we’ve met by chance, could you give me a ride?"
"Heh, you’re lying. There’s no energy reaction from you at all. I bet you wouldn’t last a mile in the wilderness, let alone come from afar. Why do I feel like you’re sneaky? What are you hiding?"
Zheng Tian scrutinized with a sneer.
In the conversation, her hand discreetly reached for her waist.
Ren Zhong knew she had a small gun hidden there.
Zheng Tian was just like that.
As long as she did not entertain any romantic notions of being a "census officer," she would become hard to get along with, suspicious, cunning, selfish, and very utilitarian.
With a sigh in his heart, Ren Zhong glanced at Wen Lei, then his face lit up with surprise, "You’re Wen Lei, right?"
"Hmm?" Wen Lei, who had been a bystander like a statue, scratched his head, "How do you know my name?"
"Not long ago, when asking about Starfire Town, I met a girl named Ai Jiasan in the Virtual Life community. She talked to me about Starfire Town. We got along well, and she even showed me a photo. The photo had a strong boy who looked a bit like you. I asked casually, and it turned out to be the same person. What a coincidence! That we could run into each other out here. Hahaha!"
Ren Zhong said sincerely.
"What!" Wen Lei was shocked and quickly asked, "Did she say anything? How is she doing?"
Ren Zhong: "She didn’t say much else, but I feel she’s doing pretty well. Still studying. Yeah."
Wen Lei, I’m sorry, this might be a kind lie.
Seeing this person was somewhat acquainted with Wen Lei, the others gradually relaxed their vigilance.
At this moment, Zheng Tian interrupted the two’s "catch-up" and raised another point of suspicion, "If Mr. Ren Zhong knows Ai Jiasan, then you should be a Citizen too, right? But why do you look like this? You don’t even have a wrist watch, yet you dare wander alone outdoors and haven’t been caught by Hunters. Don’t you find it very strange yourself?"
As soon as Zheng Tian finished speaking, the atmosphere became tense again.
Ren Zhong sighed again, waving his hand, "Alright, I’ll be honest. I didn’t intend to tell you this. Hey, I’m good friends with the town doctor Sun Miao. You know the Miracle Clinic, right? I got into trouble like him and was stripped of my Citizenship. That’s why I was exiled here. I’m looking to join Sun Miao. If you take me back, you’ll have a useful friend in me if you ever need any medical help."
Zheng Tian suddenly realized, "So that’s it, Hanyu, quickly help Mr. Ren dismantle the Crystal Chip."
"Thank you. May I know your names?"
"Zheng Tian."
"Wen Lei."
...
Ren Zhong: "Nice to meet you all. The corpse of the Crystal Winged Dragonfly is yours as a token of appreciation."
"Mr. Ren, you’re too polite. It’s unnecessary."
"Hahaha, no way. Hitching a ride requires payment, after all."
...
"Mr. Ren, so shall we meet at the town hall entrance in two and a half hours?"
"Sure, I’ll trouble you then."
Wen Lei: "Are you going to find Dr. Sun now?"
Ren Zhong nodded, "Yes."
Once again walking along the familiar main road, passing by the second-hand bookshop at the corner.
A young man was still standing under the eaves, head down, carefully reading the "Starfire Town Gunsmith Survival Guide".
Ren Zhong’s gaze fell on the top of the young man’s head, and he unconsciously grinned.
The young man sensed someone watching him, looked up, and met Ren Zhong’s warm smile.
Ren Zhong gave a slight nod as a greeting and then turned to leave.
Leaving the puzzled young man behind.
Behind him, the old woman’s angry scolding resounded again.
"You annoying boy, still dawdling here? Go home and eat quickly, we need to get to the sleep pod early!"
...
Standing outside the Miracle Clinic door, Ren Zhong glanced at his temporary wrist watch.
Very well, the starting funds increased to 63 Contribution Points.
Recalling the days of poverty as if it were yesterday.