"Walk this way..."
A male Demon Hunter slowly led the way, his cloak draped around him, his eyes shining brightly.
Most importantly, Zhong Shenxiu recognized him—it was Koro, that little boy's father!
In Black Fog City, the paramount requirement for exploration was silence!
Or rather... to not make too much noise to avoid attracting more monsters, leading to a vicious cycle of attack.
This prevented Shenxiu from approaching Koro for a pleasant chat and incidentally asking why he wasn't taking care of his own child but instead serving as a guide.
'Could it be to repay a debt, or perhaps to seek revenge?'
Shenxiu glanced discreetly at Ze Wei'er, the sarcastic man, and continued his silent march.
...
Whooosh.
On the empty, desolate street, a gale swept through, lifting the corners of yellowed, decaying posters.