The Return of the God Level Assassin Chapter 1175: YUNYUE VS FENGHUANG (X)

LUNCH wrapped up uneventfully, leaving team Yunyue feeling like they'd missed a chance to make headway. Playing their assigned roles, they knew they'd have to rely on subtle interactions to uncover the information they needed to stop Jack the Ripper. Yet the quiet al hadn't brought them any closer to understanding who on board might be Jack the Ripper or Sherlock Hols. Since not all passengers had dined at once, there were still people they hadn't seen, including, perhaps, mbers of the opposing team.

That didn't an they hadn't kept a close eye on the other passengers in the dining car. In fact, that's exactly what they focused on throughout lunch—except for Su Yuqi, who had her attention on the waitstaff. They'd agreed earlier that she would handle observing the train's staff, as she was the only one with access to areas off-limits to regular passengers.

After lunch, Luo Yan expected that he and his "mother" would return to their cabin with Mrs. Thompson and Miss Thompson. This made him feel a bit frustrated; if he'd been assigned the role of a mischievous boy, he could have road around the train without a second thought. But since he was playing a shy and timid child, wandering off would be completely out of character.

He was already considering abandoning the role assigned to him. If he continued like this, he'd be stuck in their cabin for the next three days, only stepping out for als or quick trips to the restroom. Unlike his four teammates who had much better mobility.

As planned, Su Yuqi took on the responsibility of observing the train staff, while Bai Ze volunteered to keep an eye on the first-class passengers. Playing the role of a noble with significant influence in high society, he knew that, no matter how irritating his character might be, few in first class would dare to ignore him.

As for Shen Ji Yun and Luo Jin, they had decided to stage an "affair." Yes, an affair. When Luo Yan read that on the team channel, he nearly choked on his mashed potatoes. The two explained that since Shen Ji Yun's character required him to flirt with a woman every 15 minutes, it would be much easier—and far less complicated — if he did it with Luo Jin instead. Plus, being together would help Luo Jin fulfill his mission of being the center of attention. With the two of them side by side, they'd undoubtedly beco the train's most talked-about passengers. It was a perfect way to hit two birds with one stone.

Shen Ji Yun also decided to ignore the "secret lover" side mission assigned to him. Since skipping this particular mission wouldn't result in any point deductions, he opted to leave it alone. If it wasn't required and wouldn't impact their score, there was no reason to bother with it. Everyone on the team agreed with his decision.

That left only Luo Yan with nothing to do. He had no idea how he could contribute to the team with his movent so restricted. Should he just really abandon the persona assigned to him in this ga and do whatever he wanted instead?

Just as he was considering doing exactly that, his "mother" suddenly asked if he'd like to look around the train. The mother-daughter duo heard her suggestion and loved the idea. So now, the four of them were wandering through the train, strolling along as if they were in a park.

But Luo Yan wasn't about to complain. After all, who knew when he'd get another chance to explore the train like this? Their leisurely walk eventually led them to the lounge car, where they settled in to relax.

The lounge car was bright and welcoming, with sunlight streaming through the large windows, highlighting the rich wood paneling and comfortable armchairs arranged around small tables. The thick carpets softened each step, creating a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. A few passengers were scattered around, so chatting over drinks while others read or gazed out at the passing countryside.

Luo Yan imdiately took note of the surrounding people, his gaze lingering a little longer on anyone who might be Sherlock Hols. But, just like the passengers in the dining car, it was hard to tell whether they were simply NPCs or mbers of Team Fenghuang. Either way, he made sure to rember their faces, keeping an eye out for any strange behavior or unusual actions.

And so, the afternoon passed by just like that.

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Luo Yan wasn't sure if it was due to the ti conversion from reality, but everything seed to pass in a blur. One mont it was afternoon, then suddenly they were having dinner, and now they were already preparing for bed.

The four of them had already changed into their sleepwear, and a train staff mber had prepared the beds in their cabin. The two seats had been converted into lower beds, with two smaller beds set up above them. A small ladder was attached to the side to make it easier to climb up to the top bunks.

Luo Yan was given one of the top bunks, with Mrs. Winslow sleeping below him. On the Thompsons' side, the mother took the lower bunk while the daughter settled into the top one.

Mrs. Winslow tucked him in and kissed his forehead. "Goodnight, my dear. Sleep tight, and I'll see you in the morning."

"Goodnight, Mother," Luo Yan said shyly, not forgetting to observe his "mother's" expression at that mont.

And… nothing. It wasn't that he couldn't read her expression—it was that her eyes seed oddly empty, a stark contrast to the warmth in her voice. This woman was becoming more intriguing by the mont.

Soon, the lamps in the cabin were extinguished, leaving only darkness. Luo Yan hadn't planned to sleep, but for so reason, his eyelids grew heavy as a faint floral scent filled the air. Before he knew it, he drifted off completely.

That was until a blood-curdling scream shattered the silence of the cabin.