Hidden within the crowd, Adrian watched the scene unfold, his gaze tinged with a lethal resolve. Ahead of him, Andy radiated a formidable aura, and he was unmistakably powerful.

Adrian narrowed his eyes, recognizing that taking down Andy would require more than just brute force.

Andy stepped forward and said, “If you help me hunt down that man, I’m willing to offer each of you a substantial reward in spirit stones. Stick with me and you’ll be well-compensated.”

The crowd eagerly agreed, unaware that their target was hidden right among them.

As Andy led them onward, their group swelled to around thirty or forty people, making for a sizable force. With numerous skilled individuals, they scoured the area.

However, by the day’s end, there was no sign of Adrian. Frustration etched itself onto Andy’s face. “Could that coward have heard I was coming and run off to hide?”

“Highly likely,” someone nearby responded. “But fear not, Mr. Andy. We’ve set up a perimeter. He won’t escape.”

Ano