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.

narrow-minded," Dora replied. "To be honest, I am just curious why you are

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

I'm curious!" Dora said, nodding.

there's a saying which goes that once a woman feels curious about a man, it means that she has started to like him," Ricky said pointedly. Then he emphasized,

Ricky wanted. So he made up this so-called saying, trying to get rid of her. He hoped that she would take

even more curious," Dora said stubbornly. Ricky's tactic had no effect on her. She was more

'Why would she want to stay with me? What does she want? I'm

talking nonsense!" he responded gruffly and turned around, ready to go on with his journey. He could just ignore her and drive her away by being mean.

something wrong. The atmosphere had grown

"Thump! Thump!"

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

that Lyndon has allied with the West Vanity Valley!' Ricky

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

or not, no, Ricky..." Dora replied calmly, no visible

no longer cared about whether she was telling the truth or not. The most pressing matter at hand, after all, was the four hostile men. He started at them with serious eyes and said, "You have four,

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

He hid in the Shui Clan for half a month! What a coward! And he really chose to leave at such a late time through this discreet place. How clever! But we are even more clever. We have the tracking

how they managed to locate him.

changed my mind,"

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, staring

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

and Lyndon would be happy.

leave the choice to you. In which way do you prefer to be killed? Have you decided yet?" Jason and