Zhang Heng took the bullets and half a can of licorice candy.
The next moment, he heard the long-awaited system prompt.
[Purchased licorice candy in the grocery store, game points + 3. You can view the character panel for related information …]
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Zhang Heng was getting more and more confused about this strange achievement system. Earlier, he asked for some chewing tobacco from the sheriff and tried it. Other than being curious about the taste of the famous chewing tobacco, he also wanted to try his luck and see if he could earn some game points.
In the end, nothing happened. Instead, a can of licorice candy he bought in the grocery store gave him three game points. The randomness was too strong. No wonder many player guilds had been studying this system for a long time and still couldn't come up with a set of stable game points in the quest.
"What's wrong?" Wendy asked.
"Nothing. Have some candy." Zhang Heng handed her the half can of licorice candy in his hand and then said to the shopkeeper, "Do you know where the people in the farmhouses outside the town are?"
The shopkeeper's hand trembled when he heard that, and the bag of flour he was holding almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Zhang Heng quickly caught it for him.
The shopkeeper thanked Zhang Heng and took the bag of flour. "There was a plague in the town some time ago, and the infected people were quarantined."
"It seems that our previous guess was right. It really is a plague. Is the situation serious?" Wendy asked.
"It's temporarily under control."
"Is there a doctor in the town? Where are the sick people taken?" Zhang Heng asked.
"The town's church. They are temporarily gathered there. The doctor is also there. You'd better not go near that place."
"Don't worry. We haven't lived long enough," Wendy said, and then added, "May God bless you."
"Thank you, ma 'am."
After Zhang Heng paid, the two left the grocery store. After walking for a while, Wendy felt that her boots were not very comfortable. She wanted to squat down and tidy them, but Zhang Heng said, "Don't worry. Let's walk for a while."
"Why?"
"The boss is still secretly watching us in the store. Don't look back, and don't do anything extra."
"He's watching us?" Wendy was surprised.
"To be precise, he's observing our movements and reactions," Zhang Heng said. "If you just told a lie, you will pay special attention to the audience's reaction."
"Liar, are you talking about the plague?"
"Hmm, interesting. It seems that the people in this town are trying to cover up something," Zhang Heng said. "I wonder what role the sheriff we are going to meet plays in this."
Five minutes later, Zhang Heng and Wendy arrived at the town's police station. The sheriff was a man with a thick beard, and he was flirting with a woman in his office in broad daylight.
Wendy was shocked when she first came in, because the woman was lying on the bearded sheriff's chest, and the two of them were almost glued together.
"Stop fooling around. Someone's coming. I'm going to start working, baby." At the same time, he pinched the woman's thigh again. The latter giggled and stood up, blowing the bearded sheriff a kiss.
The latter tidied up his dirty clothes and purposely wiped the badge on his chest before saying, "Is there anything I can do for you two?"
He was also the first normal person Zhang Heng met since he came to this town. Unlike the residents who looked a little autistic, at least this sheriff in front of him was normal except for the fact that he hadn't taken a shower for a long time.
As for his little hobby, it was understandable. After all, being a sheriff in this era was a 24-hour job. A sheriff was in charge of a town, and there was no such thing as working hours.
"Are you Sheriff Harper? But I heard that Sheriff Harper is a short man, "Wendy said.
"You have a good eye, ma 'am. I'm not Sheriff Harper. Sheriff Harper is too old and has retired. I am his successor. You can call me Loew."
"Sheriff Harper retired? But I just talked to him by telegram a week ago. "Wendy's eyes widened.
"Yes, things are unpredictable. I didn't expect this to happen so suddenly. He was one of the first residents to settle in this town, and he has done a lot for this place. The people who live here will always remember his dedication … So, what brings you to Bliss?"
"Actually, we are looking for someone, Sheriff Loew."
"Really? Who is it?"
Wendy looked at Zhang Heng, and the latter nodded. The girl then continued, "We are here to look for my father. He has been away from home for a long time. Before he left, he told us to discuss business."
"Oh, that's too bad. Why don't you tell me your father's name? I'll see what I can do for you."
"My father is Matthew Robbins, a rancher in Lincoln County. He's wearing a gray shirt and old boots. He's about thirty-five years old, has a determined look in his eyes, and there's a scar on his left abdomen."
"I've got it down. I'll look into it now. You can rest in the hotel and wait for my news. It won't be long. We should have the results tomorrow morning." Sheriff Loew winked at the girl.
"Can I ask one more question? What's wrong with the people here?" Wendy couldn't help but ask.
"Oh, don't take it to heart. They are just a little xenophobic. They will get better when they get to know each other. Besides, something terrible just happened in town."
"I heard about the plague. It's really unfortunate."
"Who says it isn't? But we will get better. People who live in this land are brave people," Loew said.
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"I don't need your observation skills to know he's lying."
In the hotel room, Wendy said to Zhang Heng, "How could Officer Harper retire at this time?"
"Hmm." Zhang Heng wiped the barrel of his Winchester.
"What should we do next? Also, you have been suspicious of the sheriff for a long time. Why do you want me to tell him about my father?"
"You can't hide it from him. After all, we've already sent a telegram. Our purpose is not a secret. If we tell him, it will give him a false impression that although we are suspicious of the town's situation, we still trust him, a fake sheriff. Besides, we can also find out who his accomplices are."
"What do you think?" Wendy frowned.
"If everything goes well, they will come to us tonight," Zhang Heng said calmly. "For safety's sake, I should let you leave, but that will raise their suspicions. If Sheriff Dolan isn't lying, they know your father, and I don't think they will make things difficult for you. How about this? You and Lightning get ready. If the situation doesn't look good, you can ride away first. I'll deal with these people."
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