Chapter 256: Is He a Master?
Chapter 256: Is He a Master?
Jiang Cheng and his companion drove away from the scene.
Cong Yu also called over several people to load the guns and Monstrous Beasts from the ground onto their vehicle and left the area.
The middle-aged man looked relieved.
"Uncle Tian, were those two the killers who murdered Brother Sun?" a young man beside him asked.
The middle-aged man was startled by the question. He quickly turned and covered the young man's mouth with his hand. After checking their surroundings and confirming they were alone, he slowly removed his hand.
"You kid, why are you so reckless?" he scolded. "Didn't the supervisor say that the past is behind us? By asking such questions, are you wishing for a long life?"
"No, no," the young man quickly replied in a low voice. "Uncle Tian, I was just curious. I asked, that's all."
"In the future, try not to be so curious. Just be obedient and follow orders. There's nothing wrong with that," the middle-aged man said, his brows furrowed. After a moment's thought, he sighed.
"Little Sun had too many thoughts. I heard rumors that he was in contact with outsiders. I advised him several times, but he didn't listen. In the end, he was discovered and killed. Even if he hadn't been killed, his fate wouldn't have been much better."
"Why?" the young man asked, puzzled.
"There's no why. Just remember, don't interact with outsiders. If they invite you to dinner or offer money, refuse. Stay with me here, collecting Monstrous Beast materials. It's hard work, but it's better than the life of the poor outside the walls. Trust me," the middle-aged man said earnestly.
"I understand, Uncle Tian," the young man nodded repeatedly.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man shook his head. He saw a reflection of Little Sun in the young man.
Little Sun had said the same thing back then.
But he couldn't resist the temptation, just like the others before him.
How long would this one last?
...
Jiang Cheng and his companion had no plans to go hunting again after leaving the area.
Even though it was only three in the afternoon, the day seemed far from over.
The journey alone would take two to three hours, not to mention the time needed to search for prey.
Evening was when the powerful Monstrous Beasts that hid during the day would emerge, and even at the foot of the mountain, encounters were possible.
The two booked adjacent rooms in a hotel, so they could quickly assist each other in case of emergencies.
Jiang Cheng stored his important items in his room and closed the door. After informing Ye Ying, he planned to take a stroll around the trading house in the White Pine Stockade.
"Should I come with you?" Ye Ying asked.
"No need," Jiang Cheng smiled. "But be careful and avoid secluded areas. This stockade isn't as safe as it seems, and people might take action even within its walls."
"Alright, I'll be cautious," Jiang Cheng nodded.
When they arrived, Ye Ying had mentioned that there might be Masters and Mind Masters in the White Pine Stockade.
Even though they don't monitor the goings-on in the camp like the person from the Black Market, constantly keeping an eye on everything, otherwise, how could they possibly cultivate?
They only set up camp in crucial locations, such as the warehouse where they previously collected Monstrous Beast materials, and the shops where they will purchase Secret Potions next.
Moreover, they don't monitor every moment; they only show up when something big happens and they receive a notification. After all, they are only concerned with ensuring there is no property loss and whether people die, and how many die, is of no concern to them.
In other areas, there are also patrolling guards, just like on the city walls, where many stand guard, but their strength is average, and most of them are even ordinary people.
With this arrangement, other areas aren't as safe.
Taking the elevator downstairs and exiting from the hotel lobby, the road ahead is bustling with vehicles coming and going.
Jiang Cheng walks along the street and sees several clubs along the way, especially one that is lavishly decorated.
"MacKen Club."
Jiang Cheng's eyes turn cold as he looks up at the large characters above.
He never expected there to be a branch of the MacKen Club here.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. If not, how could they have been capturing people all this time? It's likely that other camps, and even within Stormhold, there are branches of this club.
Jiang Cheng takes a deep breath and walks over. After a while, he arrives at a shop named Wu Family Trading House.
The name itself reveals the identity of the owner behind this trading house.
They sell various Secret Potions, Charms, and treasures, and it is the only place in the entire camp that does so.
The shop is bustling with customers coming and going.
As Jiang Cheng approaches, several pairs of eyes at the entrance turn towards him.
Seeing Jiang Cheng's gaze, they quickly avert their eyes, pretending as if nothing happened.
"There are people tailing here too."
Jiang Cheng's eyebrows furrow.
It's no wonder that the entrance to the Wu Family's trading house is the same.
The difference is that those who are tailing are stronger, and it's not unusual for there to be characters of the Essence Master level among them.
No wonder that Bullhead Uncle mentioned that buying from here would be cheaper. Reselling for profit is lucrative, but in reality, not many people can do it.
Jiang Cheng walks into the shop as if nothing is amiss.
The next moment, a woman dressed in a flamboyant outfit with a slender waist approaches with a smile.
"Hello, sir. How may I help you?"
Jiang Cheng's eyebrows furrow.
Without looking around, he can sense the gazes coming from all directions.
Not only are there people tailing outside the shop, but also inside.
"I want to buy some Secret Potions. Could you introduce me to the Secret Potions you have here?"
Jiang Cheng says calmly.
"Of course, sir. We have Secret Potions that accelerate Human Martial Technique cultivation and those that accelerate Earth Martial Technique cultivation. These two types can be further categorized, and their effects and prices differ. Which one would you like, sir?"
The woman asks with a smile.
Several people around them also perk up their ears.
Jiang Cheng's next sentence directly scares them, turning their faces pale.
"Don't you have Secret Potions that assist in Heaven Martial Technique cultivation?"
This sentence causes even the other shop assistants to stop their introductions.
They stare at Jiang Cheng with wide eyes.
Secret Potions that assist in Heaven Martial Technique cultivation?
Heaven?
Heaven Martial Technique?
Could this person be a high-ranked Primordial Energy Warrior?
Or even an Essence Master?
(End of Chapter)
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