novelbin Chapter 55 Twenty Thousand!
Chapter 55 Twenty Thousand!
Yao Feng left after completing the beginner's guide.
The remaining three shared the same idea: first exchange for 1 exploration point, and then go to the slums and taverns.
Since this is my first time visiting Fengbo Village, I definitely need to seize this opportunity to familiarize myself with the various areas here.
The mercenary had originally wanted to invite Yao Feng to the tavern for a couple of drinks, but the latter politely declined.
In any case, with five thousand dollars in their pockets, the three returned to the slums in high spirits, wandering back and forth between the various stalls. When they met again, each of them had bought a few things.
The desire to shop was satisfied.
Next, we should head to the tavern to see what the "nightclub" of Fengbo Village is like.
"What are your plans next? Are you going to rest for a bit and then start taking on missions again?"
After stuffing a few shimmering metal ores into his backpack, Qinggui looked at the other two, his gaze lingering briefly on Yu Jing.
Since they chose to join the Exploration Agency, their goal was clear: to explore exotic lands.
However, what they saw and heard in the Explorers' Hall and within the department today made them realize that real exploration of foreign lands is far more complicated than they had imagined. To complete the missions entrusted by the Exploration Bureau, it is definitely not as simple as just rushing in with a knife and hacking and slashing.
That was the style of wanderers from afar; they are now explorers.
"I should take some time to familiarize myself with the contents of the new recruit handbook, replenish my weapons and equipment, and also these wristbands. I'm currently figuring out their uses, and once I fully master them, they should significantly boost my combat capabilities."
As a mercenary with many years of mission experience, he acted with great composure. While speaking, he even showed the two his carefully maintained black iron wristbands, which shimmered faintly under the streetlights.
Their gazes then turned to Yu Jing, eager to hear his answer.
Having gone through that onboarding assessment, they were well aware of the person's abilities and subconsciously wanted to know his choice.
"My thinking is similar to that of mercenaries; we will only consider going to other realms after we are fully prepared."
Since the Torch Watch was involved, Yu Jing didn't intend to share his recent situation and future plans with others, so he simply went along with what the mercenary had said.
Moreover, he really has no intention of going on another expedition to foreign lands in the near future.
It wasn't just because his injuries weren't healing quickly; more importantly, he needed time to familiarize himself with the new abilities he had just acquired.
I won't go into detail about [Hard Bones] and the newly upgraded [Untamed Beast].
[Spiritual Awakening] This talent can enhance his perception of supernatural beings, and if he can use it skillfully, it will be a great help in his exploration of other realms.
Having heard their statements, the Blue Demon seemed to have anticipated this, so he quickened his pace, turned to face them, and said...
"It is only right to be fully prepared before venturing into foreign lands. The problem is that everything, from equipment and ammunition to the items sold at the stalls, costs money. You should have noticed along the way that there are many good things at the stalls in the slums, but the prices are generally not low."
That hits the nail on the head.
Yu Jing took a bite of the grilled sausage he had just bought and nodded in agreement. Being short of money was undoubtedly the most pressing problem he was facing at the moment.
A gym job with a monthly salary of over 10,000 yuan is indeed very good for ordinary people, but who told him to become an explorer now?
You should know that the explorers who can set up stalls in this slum are basically selling exotic products.
Aside from counterfeit goods sold as scams or disposable items, truly good products rarely cost less than five figures.
Although the Explorers Headquarters provides exploration points that can be exchanged for cash as part of the new employee benefits, anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that the items that can be redeemed within the department are significantly better than those outside.
This is why all three of them only tentatively redeemed 1 point.
The fact that the blue demon suddenly brought up money at this moment suggests that there might be a solution.
Thinking of this, Yu Jing's eyes lit up as he looked at her.
As expected, seeing the interested expressions on Yu Jing's and the mercenary's faces, Qing Gui didn't intend to keep them in suspense. She first waved for the two to follow her to a secluded corner on the street, and then said...
"I have a case right now, investigating a supernatural event. The client is a wealthy man from Guangsha City. His daughter was kidnapped by a monster and has gone missing. He's hired me to find her. Two million if she's alive, one million if she's dead... I was investigating this case before participating in the Explorers' Agency's assessment, and to be honest, it's a bit tricky, so I need help!"
Considering that the two had not yet agreed to participate, Aoki did not reveal much information, only giving a general overview and the commission.
Two million!
Upon suddenly hearing this number, Yu Jing felt a tingling sensation in the back of his head.
He took a few bites of the grilled sausage and used chewing to calm his mind.
He had to admit he was tempted by the huge sum of money, but reason told him things weren't that simple.
Unlike Yu Jing, who accidentally stumbled into a foreign land and only learned of the existence of the Explorers' Headquarters through a few relics.
Before officially participating in the Explorers' Headquarters' assessment, Qinggui and the mercenaries were most likely already engaged in related work; otherwise, they wouldn't have known so much inside information.
Therefore, it doesn't matter if he doesn't know the level of the commission at this price; mercenaries certainly have experience in this area.
So while maintaining her "aloof" persona, she secretly pricked up her ears, intending to listen to what he had to say.
Unlike Yu Jing's secret excitement, the mercenary, while showing some interest after hearing Qing Gui's offer, quickly composed himself. As if remembering something, he looked at Qing Gui and said in a deep voice,
"Given the involvement of a supernatural event and the disappearance of an ordinary person, especially in Guangsha City, the official investigation bureau would normally intervene immediately and require the family to suppress information. However, you've received a commission from a wealthy individual, which means the investigation bureau couldn't resolve this supernatural event quickly enough, forcing the wealthy individual to seek their missing child through other means. Am I right?"
Being a professional, the mercenary quickly provided his analysis based on the meager information revealed by the Blue Ghost.
"That's right, as I just said, this case is very tricky, otherwise I wouldn't have asked for help."
If he could handle the two million reward himself, Qinggui would never ask for it.
To put it bluntly, she witnessed the mercenaries' composure and experience during the assessment mission, and also saw Yu Jing's strength in fighting against the heavily armored skeletons, which is why she shared this commission with the two of them.
If they were only at the level of Black Hand, she wouldn't have brought this up at all.
Because what she needs is a helper, not a burden who comes to share the pay.
"Let's talk at the tavern, it's not convenient here... Ash, what do you think?"
The mercenary thought for a moment but didn't rush to give an answer. Instead, he looked at Yu Jing beside him and asked.
He wanted to know what this concise and taciturn master was thinking.
"I need more information. Money is a good thing, but I value my life more."
Yu Jing looked up at the churning clouds atop Fengbo Village at a 45-degree angle and said calmly.