"So that's it... that [item] is related to the 'Fourth Tier,' huh..."
After hearing Good Night and Paper Kite's explanations, Lin Yu also understood why 'Order' had sent two Captain-level 'Third Tiers' specifically to tail Li Nian.
At its core, this was because the [item] Li Nian had stolen this time was just too sensitive.
However...
Lin Yu guessed that Li Nian probably hadn't thought that far ahead.
Although the people from 'Order' could deduce that a certain 'Third Tier' in the 'Free Alliance' needed an [item] related to the Pure Abyss Realm to advance to 'Fourth Tier' and unlock their 'Heart Domain,'...
Lin Yu speculated that Li Nian, as an official member of the 'Free Alliance,' might actually not know about it!
That organization was way too loose.
So loose that it actually made sense for Li Nian to not know what some other member in the organization needed for their 'Promotion.'
Otherwise, Li Nian probably wouldn't have so brazenly pulled out that [Siren's Blessing] in the [dungeon], using it as if nothing was wrong, and even casually tossing it to him.
But regardless...
"Since I ran into you, I might as well help out. Otherwise, in a few days, there'll be no one to deal with those bastards who come knocking."
Lin Yu mused to himself.
Even though he had run into Good Night, Paper Kite, and Li Nian in this small hot spring hotel, Lin Yu didn't find it all that surprising.
It was a bit of a coincidence, and somewhat unexpected, but when he thought about it carefully, it made sense.
After all, Good Night and Paper Kite were here for Li Nian.
As for why Li Nian was in this hot spring hotel... it was probably for the same reason as him.
Although there were many ways to get "heatstroke," in Jiangcheng, the most comfortable and safest choice was to come to this hotel and rent a sauna room with a hot spring.
Watching Li Nian stagger down the hallway, Good Night and Paper Kite were completely focused, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
Even though this little girl was only 'Second Tier' and they were both 'Third Tiers,' they were clearly worried that this might be the meeting point for Li Nian and that mysterious expert from the 'Free Alliance.'
At the same time... the 'Master Thief' wasn't an ordinary 'Second Tier' either; appearing and disappearing out of nowhere was her bread and butter. They were also worried this little girl might vanish in the blink of an eye.
However, Lin Yu could tell that Li Nian wasn't planning on leaving, nor was she going to meet anyone. Her current state was very relaxed.
In fact, watching the direction Li Nian was walking, Lin Yu could vaguely guess where she was planning to go.
If Lin Yu remembered correctly, the third floor of this hot spring hotel had an open-air garden. It looked like Li Nian was planning to go there to catch some breeze.
Li Nian liked staying in places like that. At home, she always sat on the roof, and at school, she preferred the rooftop terrace.
Thinking of this, Lin Yu silently switched to "Zhu Ming's" phone and sent Li Nian a blind text.
"People from 'Order' are watching you."
Since Good Night and Paper Kite were completely focused on the screen, and Lin Yu had sent the message very naturally, they didn't notice at all that Lin Yu had already relayed the message to Li Nian.
Soon, Lin Yu noticed on the screen that Li Nian, as if feeling her phone vibrate, pulled it out for a look, then stopped in her tracks.
A moment later...
Li Nian acted as if nothing had happened, tucked her phone back into her pocket, and continued humming a tune as she walked down the hotel corridor.
She reached the stairwell, pushed the door open, and the surveillance footage simultaneously switched to the stairwell.
Li Nian continued along her planned route to the hotel's third-floor open-air garden.
Watching Li Nian's movements, Good Night and Paper Kite exchanged glances.
"There are too many blind spots in the outside surveillance. How about we check out the third floor?"
Good Night said uncertainly.
Paper Kite shrugged. "You're the one in charge of this operation. You call the shots."
"Shit, then let's go. That place has no roof, and it's only three stories. If she wants to run, she'll be gone in a second."
Good Night said, immediately getting ready to leave the cafeteria.
But Lin Yu spoke up to stop him.
"Hold on, let me finish the food on the table. Can't waste food."
Paper Kite looked at the freshly cooked and grilled food, frowning slightly.
"It'll probably take a while to finish all of this..."
Just as Paper Kite's voice trailed off, Lin Yu began his move.
With the boost from his [Banquet Pendant], Lin Yu's appetite was far beyond normal.
And his various physique enhancements were enough to give him an eating speed that surpassed ordinary people, as long as he really let loose. If Lin Yu were to join any competitive eating contest right now, whether it was a volume or speed competition, he would absolutely take first place.
In no time at all, Lin Yu had completely cleared every last bit of food from the table.
Watching this scene, Good Night and Paper Kite were dumbfounded.
"Aish, shit. Is your 'Class' really not something like 'Big Eater' or something? Or did you recently get some similar ability?"
He was aware that Lin Yu had a 'Unique Class.'
Paper Kite was even more shocked. "You could totally go into live-streaming food videos."
Lin Yu shook his head. "This isn't from my 'Class' ability. It's the effect I get from an [item]..."
"As for live-streaming and all that, forget it. I prefer showing off things that are a bit more meaningful in front of a camera."
As Lin Yu said this, Paper Kite gave a slight nod.
He was still a bit regretful, though, since he hadn't triggered a BUFF.
After a delay of about a minute, Lin Yu left the cafeteria with the other two.
However... he was a bit puzzled by their choice of route.
"Wait a minute, shouldn't we be going to the third floor?"
"Why are we heading to the hotel's main entrance?"
Under Good Night's lead, instead of taking the stairs or the elevator, the three of them walked out of the hotel's main entrance and into the parking lot in the courtyard.
And Paper Kite didn't seem to have any objection to this.
Good Night looked up at the hotel's exterior wall and spoke.
"I was just thinking, if that shitty little girl realizes something's wrong and tries to run, she'd probably just jump over the wall. If it were me, I'd definitely do that."
"So, we might as well climb up from the outside and cut off her fucking escape route!"
As Good Night spoke, Paper Kite nodded in agreement.
"That's right. Even if she hasn't noticed anything unusual... climbing up from the outside to approach is more discreet than taking the elevator or stairs. If we secretly hide out there and watch her, even if she is the 'Master Thief,' it'll be hard for her to spot us."
As Paper Kite spoke, the two smiled at each other knowingly.
"Paper Kite, you're absolutely brilliant."
"Oh, not at all, not at all. You're not bad yourself, Captain Good Night."
The two said in unison, then simultaneously pressed themselves against the wall at its base.
"Alright, let's go!"