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@chaikilla I think it's entirely possible that Ren sells Ryo out at some point, whether he's already done so or not. I like a lot of your theories, too. I personally think Ren's double-cross would be coming up, if Niao Sun actually has the phoenix mirror, and Lan Di has the dragon mirror. I agree that Ren basically needs to use Ryo in order to go up against the CYM, to have any chance at claiming the treasure. I also feel like these things would be a major part of the perspective system. My guess is that the plan for Shenmue IV is to focus substantially on the perspectives of the three main characters; That's what the final scene of SIII sort of implied to me.
I know Ren ostensibly just appears in Niaowu, but I don't find it to be all that weird, personally. He mentioned to Ryo that he would meet up with him in Guilin. If we assume that Niaowu is just the most populous area of this semi-fictional Guilin, I think it makes sense for Ren to stop there first before trekking out into the sticks. I don't really see him as much of a fan of rural areas, anyway. I think Niaowu potentially being Ren's initial destination also helps your theory that he might be working with Niao Sun, and that the reason he didn't just go with Ryo to Guilin was to cover for going to report about the phoenix mirror to her. I think it's a little unlikely, but it's an interesting thought.
I know Ren ostensibly just appears in Niaowu, but I don't find it to be all that weird, personally. He mentioned to Ryo that he would meet up with him in Guilin. If we assume that Niaowu is just the most populous area of this semi-fictional Guilin, I think it makes sense for Ren to stop there first before trekking out into the sticks. I don't really see him as much of a fan of rural areas, anyway. I think Niaowu potentially being Ren's initial destination also helps your theory that he might be working with Niao Sun, and that the reason he didn't just go with Ryo to Guilin was to cover for going to report about the phoenix mirror to her. I think it's a little unlikely, but it's an interesting thought.