The path to the Unknown

Title: "The Path to the Unknown"

Jin Shi entered the house as usual, moving silently like a shadow passing unnoticed. He headed straight to the fridge, grabbed some food, and went to his room, locking the door behind him. He had no interest in talking to anyone, nor did he care about what was happening outside his small world.

But his grandmother, Sovana, was not one to be ignored. Her angry voice echoed through the walls as she called his name.

"Jin Shi! Come here right now!"

He could have ignored her, but he couldn't ignore what she said next:

"I received a complaint today that you've been hitting children at school! How many times have I told you that you bring shame to us?!"

Jin Shi paused for a moment, closing his eyes as he exhaled sharply. He didn't care about what his grandmother was saying—he had grown used to these reprimands. But what angered him was the fact that the story was completely twisted.

The truth was, he wasn't the aggressor—he was the victim. The children had attacked him first, but instead of telling the truth, they lied to their parents, making him look like the villain.

However, he had no time for this now. Ignoring his grandmother's scolding entirely, he turned on his computer. He sat down, pressed the power button, and quickly logged into his social media account. This wasn't just any regular account—it was his gateway to his real world.

He opened his friend requests list to see who had added him recently. His eyes narrowed at a strange profile with the name "Ren"—a name that, in some languages, meant brutality. The account wasn't ordinary; it was locked down tightly, as if its owner didn't want anyone to see what was inside.

Jin Shi smirked coldly.

"Let's see what you're hiding, beast…"

It wasn't difficult for him. With just a few keystrokes and the hacking skills he had mastered from a young age, he infiltrated the account effortlessly, leaving no trace behind. It was like unlocking a tightly sealed box, only to discover something he hadn't expected.

The "Ren" account wasn't just some random profile—it was a hidden black market.

Messages and conversations between unknown individuals filled the screen. They weren't selling ordinary goods.

They were selling weapons.

And not just any weapons—highly dangerous ones.

Jin Shi's eyes narrowed as he read through the details. Firearms, explosives, and even advanced electronic equipment used for hacking and surveillance. The people running this page weren't amateurs—they were professionals in the world of crime.

But why had he been added to this page?

Was it just a mistake? Or did someone know exactly who he was?

Jin Shi sat still, taking a deep breath. This wasn't something he could ignore. He had stumbled upon the edge of a dark world he never expected to get close to.

But now, what would he do? Would he dig deeper? Or would he walk away before he got dragged into this dangerous game?

He knew that whatever choice he made now would shape his destiny forever.