The legendary warrior

"So, any idea about where you're heading for?" Agnes inquired about his future plans.

"Well, to be frank, no. I'm not sure yet. But I know I don't belong here. Anyway, I should get out of here," Ricky shook his head and replied. He stared out into the distance, while thinking about the endless possibilities of places he could go. He did not have a specific destination yet.

"Yeah, I know you don't belong here and won't stay here. The world is out there, waiting for you. Take care!" Agnes said, knowing how capable this young man was going to be.

"You, too," Ricky replied with a smile.

They talked for a while, and then Ricky returned to his quarter. He planned to leave after nightfall. Only Agnes and the grandmaster of the Purity Faction knew about his departure. He knew it would be foolish to believe that everyone in the Purify Faction liked him enough to be loyal to him. A small bribe like money could very easily buy them. Exposing his plans would be the stupidest thing.

At midnight, Ricky left the house of the Shui Clan following the secret path Agnes had instructed him to.

He walked into the forest, as Agnes had explained that if he walked through it to leave, he would not easily be spotted and would be able to leave in safety.

However, minutes into the forest, Ricky sensed something unusual. He felt that he was followed.

He stopped, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath before he shouted boldly, "Who's there?" He confirmed his suspicions after he activated his internal strength to sense his stalker's breathing.

A figure appeared from behind him and walked up to him. Ricky had anticipated that someone could tail after him. But he never expected that it was Dora - the genius from the Sage Faction! That was totally shocking for him.

"Dora? It's you! How did you know that I would be here?" Ricky was alarmed immediately at the sight of her. In the important fight, he had defeated Lyndon, shaming Dora by association. He was certain that she was coming after him for revenge.

"Yes, it's me! How did I know? Ha-ha. Is it really a question? Don't you think it's a ridiculously funny question? You are still standing on the grounds of the Shui Clan." Dora replied arrogantly with a giggle. Ricky didn't sense any malice from her.

"Oh, yes. I see what you mean. This is the territory of the Shui Clan, and of course, you know everything that happens here." Ricky understood immediately.

"But, why are you following me? Do you mean to take your revenge on me?" asked Ricky, preparing himself.

absurd. I won't feel ashamed to lose to a warrior who is obviously much stronger. I'm not that narrow-minded," Dora replied. "To be honest, I am just curious why you

because I defeated Lyndon," Ricky replied with a hint of

I'm curious!" Dora said,

that she has started to like him," Ricky said pointedly. Then he

woman, tail after him was the last thing Ricky wanted. So he made up this so-called saying, trying to get rid

curious," Dora said stubbornly. Ricky's tactic had no effect on

was dumbfounded. 'Am I really so attractive?' he asked himself, speechless. 'Why would she want to stay with me? What does she

nonsense!" he responded gruffly and turned around, ready to go on with his journey. He could

he sensed something wrong. The atmosphere

"Thump! Thump!"

front of him. They were Alan, Jason, Lyndon, and an unknown man, who

has allied with the West Vanity Valley!' Ricky thought, in shock.

could possibly know that he was here. Suddenly, he turned to

not, no, Ricky..." Dora replied

or not. The most pressing matter at hand, after all, was the four hostile

this bastard is! Does he think he is still inside the Shui Clan's protection?" Jason

such a late time through this discreet place. How clever!

how

Lyndon suddenly said to

What's your new plan? We're all ears!" Jason and Alan asked, their voices sweet as to flatter him. They would do everything to get into Lyndon's good graces. They wanted to become friends to

take anything you like from him and do whatever you want. But this woman, Dora, is mine!" Lyndon said slowly,

This was in fact ideal for them. Compared to engaging with women, they preferred to harvest something which would help them boost their power.

Instead, they would do gain more and Lyndon

you prefer to be killed? Have you decided yet?" Jason and Alan sneered as they walked towards Ricky.