"Boss, where are we heading?"
After a brief conversation among the three, the chubby summoner and the bespectacled priest girl followed Wang Zhifan to leave the area. After all, Wang Zhifan had showcased some skills that saved their lives, making him the undisputed central figure among the trio.
"To the Iron Wolf Gang."
At that moment, Wang Zhifan had the triangular-eyed NPC youth bound by his Tulimor’s Whip leading the way. He slightly turned his head towards the curious-looking chubby summoner beside him and replied.
"Iron Wolf Gang? What’s that gang?"
The chubby summoner player was even more curious upon hearing this because he hadn’t heard of the Iron Wolf Gang before. He hadn’t had the time to gather such information, focusing only on escaping or fighting.
"I don’t know either. We’ll find out once we get there."
Wang Zhifan replied calmly. Although his words seemed a bit far-fetched in the current situation, his serene demeanor strangely gave a sense of reassurance.
"Use your summons to find those two gunners and see if you can contact them."
He then instructed the chubby summoner to do something.
"Leave it to me, Boss. My Eagle has excellent tracking skills, although its attack isn’t strong."
The chubby summoner player was not resistant at all upon receiving the quest from the somewhat mysterious warrior. He realized he would probably rely on the warrior’s help to complete this mission, so he needed to contribute to avoid being abandoned.
"Bro, what about me? I want to help too!"
The bespectacled priest girl enthusiastically joined the conversation after seeing Wang Zhifan assigning tasks to the summoner. Her cheerful personality naturally prompted her to step up in such moments.
"Just follow us. Your skills will be needed if anyone gets injured."
Wang Zhifan turned to look at the priest girl, smiling gently.
"Okay! My Healing Skill is ready and can be activated anytime."
The priest girl replied energetically after Wang Zhifan’s response.
Thus, during their exchanges, the trio navigated through the slums led by the NPC youth bound by Wang Zhifan’s whip. They traversed multiple areas where NPCs gathered, but none attacked them—just watched from afar. This peculiar scene surprised the chubby summoner and the bespectacled priest who deduced Wang Zhifan used some means to ensure their safety.
After walking for a while, the chubby summoner reported to Wang Zhifan:
"Boss, I found those gunners. They’ve already escaped the slums and entered the city district. They said they’ll wait for us there before joining a gang together."
"Alright, tell them to stay safe and not to act recklessly. We’ll join them in the city later."
Upon learning about his teammates’ situation from the summoner, Wang Zhifan remained unfazed. He knew about their escape earlier through his Dream Me Avatar, but used the summon to avoid revealing his ability and attracting unnecessary trouble.
"Later? Boss, are we supposed to do something here?"
The bespectacled priest girl was curious upon hearing Wang Zhifan’s plan. She wanted to leave the slums with few decent people but knew it was too dangerous to act alone, relying on Wang Zhifan and the summoner.
"You’ll find out soon."
Wang Zhifan casually replied before shifting his focus to the triangular-eyed youth leading them, bound by his whip.
"Are we close to the Iron Wolf Gang? If you keep aimlessly wandering, I won’t be kind. By now, I’m sure you understand no one can save you."
He spoke casually, yet his words caused the triangular-eyed youth to tremble violently, nearly stumbling over.
The reason was simple: He had been leading Wang Zhifan and the others around the slums, hoping someone would rescue him. Yet, none of his acquaintances acted, watching like quails—something he couldn’t comprehend as the day grew increasingly bizarre.
Realizing Wang Zhifan understood his intentions, the youth abandoned his vain hope and decided to lead them honestly to the Iron Wolf Gang’s base.
In reality, the gang’s base wasn’t hidden deep in the slums but positioned centrally. Shortly after, the triangular-eyed youth guided Wang Zhifan and his team to the correct location.
What they saw were several modestly connected tin sheds that they wouldn’t consider special without the youth leading them there.
"Boss, this is the Iron Wolf Gang. Our leader was playing cards inside when I left. Shall I go in and call him out?"
Upon arrival, the triangular-eyed youth, still bound by Wang Zhifan’s Tuli Demon Whip, turned to Wang Zhifan with a flattering smile, hoping for some relief from control.