At this moment, Dou Paopao stepped into the bar again. This time, she didn't choose the bar counter but quietly sat on a sofa in the corner, her eyes hazy as she watched the crowd on the dance floor. Her long-awaited big fish had finally taken the bait—the Vice Leader of the Wild Wolf Gang now considered her his prey. Even Dou Paopao herself hadn't expected to attract the Vice Leader's interest, but this was undoubtedly more advantageous for her.
Dou Paopao's lips curved slightly as she mused, 'As long as I can get close to the Vice Leader, obtaining information will be as easy as pie.'
Not long after Dou Paopao sat down, the door to the private room area opened, and a burly man walked in. After scanning the room, he walked straight towards Dou Paopao.
He was Shao Kang, the Vice Leader of the Wild Wolf Gang.
Shao Kang was not short of women; he had over 20 beautiful women in his home, several of whom were even more stunning than Dou Paopao.
Shao Kang wasn't truly interested in Dou Paopao; it was just that rumors had been circulating in the Wild Wolf Gang about a good-looking woman in the bar who was difficult to get. Shao Kang's interest was naturally piqued, stirring his desire for a conquest. He had started approaching Dou Paopao two days ago but hadn't succeeded. Shao Kang decided he would definitely win her over tonight.
Shao Kang walked up to Dou Paopao, smiled slightly, and sat opposite her. The two began to chat. Shao Kang shared his experiences of the apocalypse and boasted about his every battle; Dou Paopao listened with an expression of adoration, occasionally offering well-timed compliments, her eyes sparkling with appropriate admiration.
Shao Kang became even more smug, feeling that Dou Paopao, his prey, was almost in his grasp.
However, he saw Dou Paopao as his prey, but Dou Paopao, in turn, saw him as her big fish.
That night, Shao Kang ultimately failed to get his way. Dou Paopao skillfully continued to play hard to get, maintaining a tantalizing distance, and consistently left after two hours.
Shao Kang tried to invite Dou Paopao out, but she politely declined with various excuses, secretly laughing to herself, as she was well-versed in the art of playing coy.
Though frustrated, Shao Kang could do nothing but watch Dou Paopao disappear into the night.
The more Dou Paopao acted this way, the more it ignited Shao Kang's desire for conquest. He secretly vowed to completely conquer this woman…
Meanwhile, Zuo Feng was currently immersed in a tender embrace. Zuo Feng was being intimate with Xiao Mi Tao. After a passionate encounter, Zuo Feng held Xiao Mi Tao's slender waist, gently stroking her hair, a sense of satisfaction welling up within him.
Two days later, the girls of Firefly finally returned. Da Mi Tao knew what had happened the moment she saw Xiao Mi Tao. Her silly younger sister, she knew, could never refuse Da Hundan. Ultimately, neither of them had escaped Da Hundan's clutches.
On the same day, Fox Yaorao also brought back information that everyone considered extremely important—news of a Forger ability user.
This Forger previously belonged to no faction and had even lit 5 lotus seeds. He was currently being held captive by a medium-sized gang, but his exact location was unknown.
What did Firefly Base lack now? Naturally, it was rare talents like Forgers. A Forger who had lit 5 lotus seeds was even rarer. With this Forger, Firefly could begin planning the production of bullets forged from zombie materials! Everyone's eyes flashed with excitement upon hearing this, knowing the importance of the news.
"Tell me in detail, what exactly is the situation?" Da Mi Tao pressed.
Fox Yaorao pointed to a woman sitting respectfully beside her and said, "The information was provided by Luo Luo."
Zuo Feng looked at the woman, who was one of those previously sent out to gather intelligence. Zuo Feng nodded slightly, signaling Fox Yaorao to continue.
Fox Yaorao, receiving Zuo Feng's signal, continued, "After Luo Luo entered the territory of the Black Wind Gang, she 'happened' to encounter a Left Commander of the Black Wind Gang…" Fox Yaorao paused here.
Zuo Feng understood that this encounter was probably not so 'accidental'; it was likely the result of careful planning by the woman named Luo Luo.
"Continue," Zuo Feng said in a deep voice.
"That Left Commander kept Luo Luo as his mistress outside. Last night, in order to curry favor with his superior, the Left Commander took Luo Luo to a party, and Luo Luo was also offered to that superior for his enjoyment.
During her service, Luo Luo unintentionally overheard a secret conversation about a Forger. The Left Commander's superior, having drunk too much, used a previous capture operation as a talking point. That capture operation was precisely for the Forger who had lit 5 lotus seeds, named Bai Duanqian."
At this point, Fox Yaorao looked at Zuo Feng.
The name Bai Duanqian was extremely prominent in Dream City, as she was one of the top Forgers in Dream City, if not the best.
Bai Duanqian was a lone Forger, and her talent was terrifying, an ability user with twin lotus symbiosis.
Her awakened abilities were the Heavenly Fire Forging Platform and the Way of Strength; one could say it was the most perfect Forger configuration.
Even Peerless Apocalypse, the strongest faction in Dream City, had extended an olive branch to her, but Bai Duanqian had never joined any faction.
It was even rumored that Steel Fortress, Glory of Light, and Spear of Victory, the three behemoths of H City, had all actively tried to recruit Bai Duanqian, but she remained unswayed, insisting on being a lone practitioner.
Half a month ago, Bai Duanqian went out to hunt high-level zombies, and there had been no news of her since.
Everyone in Dream City believed she had met with an accident or had left H City.
Zuo Feng had naturally heard of such a renowned figure and was extremely moved. He hadn't expected her to be secretly held captive by the Black Wind Gang.
"Continue!" Zuo Feng's breathing became somewhat rapid. This person had to be secured, no matter what.
"According to the information Luo Luo overheard, Bai Duanqian's capture was a meticulously planned trap. The Black Wind Gang used her opportunity to hunt high-level zombies to set up an ambush and capture her.
Currently, it is only known that she is being held by the Black Wind Gang, but her exact whereabouts are unknown. Luo Luo also dared not inquire further. Moreover, Luo Luo speculates that as soon as the Left Commander's superior sobers up, he will definitely silence all the dancers present last night, including Luo Luo herself.
So, Luo Luo secretly fled the party site and the Black Wind Gang's territory late last night while they were drunk, hiding in our agreed-upon stronghold until I brought her here."
Fox Yaorao stopped here. She also knew that the veracity of this information still needed further verification, and she wasn't sure if such unverified information would be enough to allow Luo Luo to enter Firefly Base.
"Very good. Luo Luo will stay at Xi Luoluo's house for now. Don't go out for the time being. We will ensure your safety. When the next group of talents is transported back to the base, you will go with them."
Zuo Feng knew that Luo Luo had done her best. Although the information's authenticity couldn't be determined, it at least had some credibility. Moreover, Luo Luo would definitely be hunted by the Black Wind Gang now, so it was unrealistic to expect her to gather any more information.
"Thank you! Thank you, Leader!"
A flicker of gratitude flashed in Luo Luo's eyes, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.
She knew that with the protection of Zuo Feng and the others, even the Black Wind Gang couldn't harm her. Once she reached Firefly Base, it would be her new beginning!
Zuo Feng pondered for a moment, then continued:
"We must act quickly on Bai Duanqian's matter. Regardless of whether the information is true or false, we must confirm it as soon as possible! Da Bai Tu and I will go to the Black Wind Gang to investigate. The rest of you stay on standby."
Bai Duanqian was too important to Firefly, so Zuo Feng decided to go in person...