Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 1737 - 1504: Using Strategy Against Strategy (Two-in-One)

"There’s a car tailing us!"

Su Ran felt a twinge inside, but outwardly appeared unaffected, not showing any signs of distress, while internally analyzing possible scenarios.

Car crash?

The likelihood is slim; if they intended to go to such extremes, they would have acted by now.

Or could it be...

They plan to act when they reach the destination?

Or perhaps, they want to find out where the new home is?

No, nobody should know about the move yet. It seems they’re keeping an eye on his movements, waiting for the right moment to act.

Acting on the highway is clearly irrational; there are too many surveillance cameras, the opportunity must be in JM City.

Thinking of this, Su Ran relaxed, letting the car follow him, planning to find a chance to slip away from their watchful eyes once he reached the hospital.

Su’s mother was not one to endure solitude; with the female driver beside her, she chatted non-stop about everything and anything, from marketplace trivia to food price changes, with great enthusiasm.

What gave Su Ran comfort was that his mom didn’t mention a word about their trip, even misleading the female driver’s inquiries.

Only then could Su Ran calmly contemplate his mother’s words, falling into deep thought for a moment.

"The struggle between the three realms will eventually bear fruit; even chickens and dogs attaining enlightenment may become demons! One day, fate will bring everyone together at Fortune Mountain!"

These were words brought back by his father, leaving him utterly perplexed.

Three realms...

This should refer to the realms of gods, demons, and ghosts; easy to understand. But what does chickens and dogs attaining enlightenment mean? Why focus on demons? Wouldn’t becoming a god be better?

Someday, gathering at Fortune Mountain, what place does Fortune Mountain refer to?

Su Ran was now completely bewildered, unable to grasp or interpret the literal meaning, so he decided to bury it deep inside, planning to find answers in the game.

"Don’t treat the game as just a game..."

This phrase was also a solemn warning from his father. He knew the game’s special nature, but why say this?

If not as a game, then as what?

Reality?

Or perhaps... another world?

"It’s not that he’s not telling me, but is he afraid of leaving me? What’s the meaning behind this?"

Su Ran never forgot that when he repeatedly questioned his mother about his father, she inexplicably said this, temporarily suppressing his own doubts.

Could it be...

His father’s job is of a confidential nature?

Only then would leaking secrets be a crime, forcing his mother to leave him...

If so, then his father isn’t in prison, but in a prestigious profession?

Reflecting on the house in JM City, Su Ran grew even more convinced of his thoughts, feeling suddenly cheerful, even his father’s image in his mind became grand, making him feel incredibly proud.

As a child, Su Ran had a wish to grow up and become a man like his father!

But as he reminisced, a sudden sharp pain struck his heart, like his body was drained of blood, turning his face startlingly pale. It happened too suddenly, leaving him completely unprepared.

"Damn it, why have I fallen ill now!"

Su Ran cursed under his breath, trembling as he poured a small bottle of nutrient solution into his mouth, stabilizing his heartbeat, his body returning to normal.

The symptoms came fast and went fast, lasting only a few seconds; without the nutrient solution nearby, it could have been life-threatening!

The process was so brief that the female driver didn’t notice Su Ran’s abnormality, and even Su’s mother was still chatting away, oblivious to Su Ran’s close encounter with death.

"Little Black, come here."

Learning from experience, Su Ran couldn’t let Little Black get sick, quickly calling it back. While the female driver wasn’t paying attention, he discreetly put Little Black into the nutrient barrel, letting it devour away.

The abilities brought from the game were indeed good, but they came with after-effects. Fortunately, no one knew about this yet; if they were to exploit it, that would be troublesome.

After feasting, Little Black emerged from the nutrient barrel, its fur dark and glossy, exuding an aura of vitality. If put in the game, it could surely rival the Platinum Artifact Beast Wang Cai!

"Meow~"

Without Su Ran’s instructions, Little Black voluntarily returned to Su’s mother’s embrace, lazily closing its eyes, but its ears occasionally twitched, highly alert.

Su Ran glanced at the rearview mirror, noticing the white car still trailing far behind without any intention of overtaking, further confirming his suspicions that although the other party meant no good, they weren’t intending to kill, which wasn’t too bad.

The territory is a big pie, let alone a level-six territory, enough to make those with ill intentions green with envy, doing illegal things wouldn’t be surprising.

Like Zhang Meng, for example.

If these people were Zhang Meng’s subordinates, Su Ran would believe it; just what puzzled him was how this guy played tricks, completely unlike his style.

No matter, once they reach the hospital, he would figure out a way to shake them off, and if it’s not feasible, he’d contact the police!

This is a society governed by law; under the clear skies, how could these petty scoundrels run amok?

Unless, of course, the bad guys’ power was so overwhelming that it was another matter entirely.

Su Ran couldn’t tell how much time had passed, feeling drowsy in the car. If not for his mom’s non-stop chattering, he would’ve fallen asleep long ago.