Old Tings finished explaining everything, and everyone sprang into action, initiating the search for Steinmarkle.
The ability to trace the past and foresee the future held an unimaginable allure for super-large organizations like the Hunter Association.
Furthermore, according to Old Tings, if Stein were to continue his escape, the hounds' actions would become increasingly reckless, turning their attention to innocent ordinary people.
After the Cataclysm-level individual killed by the hounds perished, the enraged hounds had caused tens of thousands of deaths across a considerable area. However, at that time, the Golden Eagle Zone was in the midst of a terrible epidemic, and those bizarre deaths had barely registered anyone's attention.
Watching everyone mobilize, Old Tings breathed a sigh of relief. Everything he had said was true, and it should be of great help to the higher echelons of the Hunter Association. Coupled with saving Poyev's life, his Dark Kitchen was certainly safe, at the very least.
Within this chaotic city, the area surrounding his meticulously maintained Dark Kitchen was the only patch of absolute safety, free from monster disturbances and human malice.
There were no brothels, no gambling dens, no addictive drugs, and no disreputable riff-raff. It was the result of Old Tings' twenty years of effort.
If the Dark Kitchen were to be shut down by the Hunter Association, the residents there would once again live in dire straits. This was the last thing Old Tings wished to see.
Wen Wen idly played with his cane, walking along a main street with a hint of hesitation, casually buying two large bags of local fruits to eat as he went.
He also wanted to capture that Stein, because after catching Stein, he too would possess Stein's abilities. While it represented immense danger, it also held an irresistible temptation.
However, with the entire city's demon hunters searching for Stein, Wen Wen, despite his knack for finding people, didn't believe he could necessarily find them first.
Furthermore, the white shadow from before had cast a shadow of unease over Wen Wen's heart. That thing was definitely targeting him. If Wen Wen became too focused on finding Stein and neglected that fellow, he would surely suffer.
Iliat, the pink and tender little bat, stood on Wen Wen's shoulder, looking disgruntled.
Wen Wen had suddenly left to attend a meeting, crowding into a small space with so many True Orders. It had nearly scared him to death. If he had been discovered in that situation, there would have been no escape.
However, it was precisely because of this that Iliat had overheard everything about the time traveler.
Now, his greatest anticipation was for Wen Wen to catch Stein, then take Stein to Tao Qingqing, and then, with a bit of maneuvering, escape with both Stein and Tao Qingqing...
While it might seem a bit far-fetched, given Iliat's age, he had experienced no shortage of "miracles."
If he caught Stein, he absolutely had to make that guy go to the future and see if he had become the new Blood Emperor. Su Dan Novel Network.
Suddenly, Iliat's eyes widened. He saw a disheveled man wearing a somewhat tattered tea-colored coat.
This man's appearance... wasn't it exactly as Old Tings had described Stein?
The man causing such a stir throughout the city was standing right in front of a fruit stall, appearing to chat casually with the owner while using magician-like dexterity to steal fruit!
Iliat noticed it, and Wen Wen certainly did too. He gently toyed with his cane, his eyes deep in thought.
"What a coincidence... is this truly a coincidence? Just after that silver figure appeared, that strange aura followed. Now I 'happen' to meet him again."
Individuals or entities with supernatural powers were drawn to each other, but it shouldn't lead to such a precise meeting between Wen Wen and Stein in a city of millions. Therefore, this was definitely not a coincidence.
Wen Wen instantly became vigilant, carefully scanning his surroundings. It seemed he was the only normal super-powered individual around. Although Stein possessed time-traveling abilities, he was otherwise an ordinary person.
Suddenly, Stein, who was stealing fruit, seemed to be alerted by something. He turned his gaze towards Wen Wen, his expression one of panic, and then fled in haste.
The fruit stall owner discovered this and, using the Golden Eagle Zone dialect, shouted loudly to catch the thief, then chased after him with a watermelon-cutting knife.
"Clumsy acting. He's trying to lure me. There's likely an ambush in that direction..."
Seeing this, Wen Wen let out a dismissive smile, yet his curiosity was piqued. He was extremely curious about what awaited him in that direction. Whoever had set up such a crude trap likely wouldn't pose too great a threat to him.
His strength was sufficient now to deal with both the suspicious white shadow and this Stein in one go.
However, after careful consideration, Wen Wen finally abandoned this enticing thought. Since this was clearly a trap set for him, he decided not to fall for it. There were enough influential figures in the city now; he could just call for others to join him.
So he walked in the opposite direction. Once in a less crowded area, he activated his Hunter Terminal, preparing to send out the news of his discovery of Stein here.
But at that moment, that streak of white shadow reappeared. This time, it was no longer a fleeting silhouette, but a true figure standing before Wen Wen.
A man wearing a white robe, with a halo behind his back, his face obscured!
Wen Wen recognized this attire. Aeswakaiz had described it to Wen Wen in detail. Without a doubt, the person before him was the mysterious "Guide."
A powerful individual with the strength of the True Order realm, and possessing divinity!
This guy had once held partial authority over the containment facility and had released a batch of fugitives. He was a natural enemy to Wen Wen, who possessed the containment facility. If his identity were discovered, the consequences would be dire!
"Who are you? I've felt a shadow targeting me before. Tell me your identity, or I'll make a move." Wen Wen's face showed no hint of abnormality, and he spoke to the Guide with a deliberately overbearing demeanor.
"I thought Aes had already given you my information..." The Guide was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "Hmm, no, you're faking. Although your heartbeat, expression, and even the information you're emitting are well disguised, you can't fool me like this."
Wen Wen feigned a look of bewilderment and said, "You're talking nonsense. Who is Aes? I don't even know who you are, so why would I lie to you?"
The Guide said gently, "Your mouth is quite tough. I hope you can maintain that persistence a little while longer."
Then, with a wave of his hand, Stein appeared before Wen Wen. He opened his tea-colored coat towards Wen Wen, and a chill enveloped Wen Wen's heart.
He was being... targeted by something terrifying!