Dice In The Darkness: Cthulhu Calls

Chapter 172: Taxi Driver

As the pre-booked taxi arrived, Liu Xing and his companions quickly packed their belongings and embarked on their journey to Ziwu Airport. While getting into the car, Liu Xing noticed that Yin En placed a large bag in the taxi's trunk.

It was evident that Yin En had brought all of his equipment along.

The trip from the hotel to Ziwu Airport would take over three hours, so Liu Xing and his companions decided to gather information about the local area by engaging the taxi driver in conversation.

Fortunately, taxi drivers are generally talkative, and the driver willingly shared a wealth of information with Liu Xing and his friends.

Firstly, there were some rumors about the mysterious man they were pursuing. In essence, the reason he accepted support from Yuying One was that Yuying One held a crucial secret about him. Therefore, whether he liked it or not, the man had no choice but to align himself with Yuying One. In other words, he was compelled to stand on Yuying One's side.

As for how Yuying One had managed to expand and strengthen his influence with his subordinates, the taxi driver had some insights. Yuying One was originally an outsider who suddenly appeared in Ziwu City five years ago. He swiftly defeated all of Ziwu City's competitors, thanks to his overwhelming strength. In gaming terms, his stats were off the charts, allowing him to often single-handedly defeat groups of opponents, sometimes even outnumbering him a hundred to one.

Furthermore, Yuying One possessed excellent eloquence. In a short period, he recruited various talents from different fields to work for him, quickly establishing himself in the city.

Of course, what fascinated the taxi driver the most was a piece of gossip about Yuying One. Due to his exceptionally handsome appearance, Yuying One could easily become an idol at any time. This charm earned him a massive fan base in Ziwu City, with one of the most prominent fans being the director of Bai Shi HospitalBai Shi Dao.

Ziwu City had two renowned hospitals: Ziwu Hospital and the private hospital of the Bai Shi familyBai Shi Hospital.

Due to its affordable fees, fair treatment to patients from all walks of life, and the option for struggling patients to pay in installments, Bai Shi Hospital attracted many patients. The medical standards of Bai Shi Hospital were comparable to those of Ziwu Hospital.

After the retirement of the previous head of the Bai Shi family, Bai Shi Ke, the management of Bai Shi Hospital passed to Bai Shi Ke's two daughtersBai Shi Dao and Bai Shi Zhi.

Though Yuying One possessed remarkable personal abilities, no one is immune to setbacks. Yuying One inevitably suffered injuries in the course of his actions. Therefore, upon his arrival in the city, Yuying One frequented Bai Shi Hospital for treatment. It was during these visits that Bai Shi Dao, the hospital's top doctor, became acquainted with Yuying One. Bai Shi Dao, being the best physician in the hospital, naturally became Yuying One's primary doctor. This led to the anticipated and widely talked-about scenarioBai Shi Dao developed feelings for Yuying One. There was even a piece of gossip circulating in Bai Shi Hospital claiming that Bai Shi Dao had confessed to Yuying One, but Yuying One had ultimately chosen to reject him. Nevertheless, Yuying One didn't shut the door completely, and so, Bai Shi Dao remained a "good friend."

In addition to this, the taxi driver mentioned another placethe Land of Roses.

Situated in the southwest region of Ziwu City, east of Ziwu Airport, the Land of Roses was vast and had existed for over a millennium. It was said that countless people rested in eternal slumber within its borders.

The name "Land of Roses" originated from King Tindalos' era when the king promoted the cultivation of rose flowers. At that time, the roses were all white. The reason behind King Tindalos managing to cultivate white roses within a few decades remains a mystery.

Five hundred years ago, after Sawada Tomohiko's demise, the locals prepared a tomb for him in the Land of Roses. They planted a multitude of roses, which had now turned into red roses. Today, the Land of Roses had become a famous tourist attraction in Ziwu City. During the day, many people visited to commemorate their departed loved ones and admire the beautiful roses, which were even more enchanting than ordinary ones.

Similar to the legend of "why cherry blossoms are so beautiful," many believed that the roses in the Land of Roses were exceptionally stunning because they received ample nutrients.

However, come nightfall, the Land of Roses transformed into a different scene. The beautiful roses of the day took on a different appearance in the darkness. As there were no streetlights in the Land of Roses, it became deserted at night. Naturally, places like these were unlikely to attract visitors after dark.

After sharing the tale of the Land of Roses, the taxi arrived at Ziwu Airport. As Liu Xing and his companions disembarked, the taxi driver, still brimming with stories, suggested that if they ever had the chance, they should ride in his taxi again, as he had many more interesting things to share.

"Seems like that man had no choice but to compromise because Yuying One got a hold of his weakness," Yin En commented with disdain.

Liu Xing shook his head and said, "I think that man is just unlucky. To fall into the hands of someone like Yuying One, and judging by the weight of that leverage, he wouldn't be obedient if it weren't significant. So, I believe our focus in the investigation should be on uncovering that man's weakness. If we can find out what it is, it would be a significant breakthrough. However, I doubt he wants to be under Yuying One's thumb forever. We might witness an interesting turn of events."

Yin En rubbed his chin and chuckled, "I'm more interested in the story between Bai Shi Dao and Yuying One. But speaking of which, Yuying One seems to be quite powerful. To single-handedly defeat hundreds of opponentsI wonder how he would fare against Otonashi Takuya in a fight."

Although Yin En spoke these words, he already had an answer in his mind: Otonashi Takuya and Ze Tian Yinyin combined might not be enough to defeat Yuying One!

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