owlsbooks Chapter 1195 YUNYUE VS FENGHUANG (XXX)
Chapter 1195 YUNYUE VS FENGHUANG (XXX)
1195 YUNYUE VS FENGHUANG (XXX)
HOLMES blinked, clearly taken aback by Luo Yan's audacity. For a moment, he simply stared, as if weighing whether he had truly heard correctly. Then, unexpectedly, he laughed—a quick, genuine sound that seemed to catch even him by surprise. It was not a laugh of mockery, but one of sheer amusement. He leaned back slightly, a faint smile lingering on his face. "You're bold—remarkably so," he said, his tone lighter now, almost approving. "Very well, I accept your offer. Let us see if your abilities match your confidence. Tell me everything you know, and leave nothing out." @@@@
Luo Yan almost jumped in excitement but stopped himself just in time. Instead, he sat down, composed himself, and began explaining everything to Holmes—the attack on Mrs. Winslow last night, the strange behavior of Mrs. Thompson that morning, and all the details he had observed. As he spoke, he didn't forget to discreetly inform his team of his success.
Noctis: [It's done. Sherlock Holmes is now on our side.]
When Luo Yan finished, Holmes was quiet for a moment before a faint smile appeared on his lips. "How curious," he said slowly, his voice thoughtful. "Quite curious indeed."
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Shen Ji Yun read Luo Yan's message and let out a small sigh of relief. It wasn't that he doubted Luo Yan's ability to uncover the eccentric old man's identity—he had every confidence in that. Look, Luo Yan even managed to get Holmes on their side. He was simply relieved that it was over. Even though this was just a game, he still didn't like Luo Yan being alone or in potential danger, no matter how minor it might seem.
"That's definitely a win," Luo Jin remarked. With everything feeling like it was at a standstill, finding Sherlock Holmes and securing his help was a much-needed breakthrough. Shen Ji Yun glanced at Luo Jin. The two of them were holed up in his cabin room. Since Shen Ji Yun had to flirt with someone every 15 minutes, staying here was the most practical option for now. Even so, it was obvious that both of them would rather be anywhere else.
At this time, Bai Ze's message arrived in the team channel.
Morganite: [That said, there's a real possibility that the Ripper is targeting women on the train with questionable pasts and reputations.]
Reading Su Yuqi's message, Luo Jin frowned a bit. Because he felt like the chance of that being true was almost a hundred percent.
AmazingYoungMasterJin: [Then, I'll probably be the next target.]
They had already considered the possibility that he might be targeted, given that his role was a former courtesan. Since Jack the Ripper was infamous for killing prostitutes, the threat wasn't far-fetched. But with the two victims so far, it was no longer just a possibility—it was almost certain that he could be next.
AmazingYoungMasterJin: [If I end up being targeted, this could actually work to our advantage. We can plan ahead and set up a trap. Though I doubt I'll be the final target. The game wouldn't make things that easy for us.]
Shen Ji Yun glanced at Luo Jin. Since the other always acted like a cat with its tail stepped on whenever he was around, it was easy to forget that he was Luo Yan's brother. And naturally, that meant he wasn't lacking in brains.
Noctis: [I just asked Holmes about that, and he said that if Ah Jin's role definitely has or had a child, then he could be the next target. But if not, then the chances are almost zero.]
Luo Jin noticed Shen Ji Yun looking at him after Luo Yan's message popped up in the team channel. He turned to meet his gaze.
"Don't look at me," Luo Jin said flatly, crossing his arms. "I barely know anything about this lady I'm playing. How would I know if she had a child or not?"