Chapter 268: The Great Road to Heaven
Chapter 268: The Great Road to Heaven
Upon hearing this, Feng Lai tried to convince Jiang Cheng otherwise.
"Little Brother Cang Hai, it's true that the wilderness is dangerous, but that's for a Second Level Force Warrior like you, especially when you're alone."
"For us Fourth to Fifth Level Force Warriors, we usually travel in groups. We can basically roam the wilderness without fear, and no one dares to provoke us."
As he spoke, he gave a subtle signal to the people around him.
"Yeah, that's right."
The people around him immediately chimed in.
"Cang Hai, with us protecting you, don't worry. Nothing bad will happen to you."
"We have three Fifth Level Warriors here, and three Fourth Level ones too. What could possibly happen to you when you're with us? Instead, you can take this opportunity to gain some experience. You should know, not everyone gets this chance. It's only because of you that we're willing to team up with you."
"Cang Hai, this time, you'll team up with us to gain some experience first. Once you're familiar with it, we'll also share the loot with you. It's a win-win situation."
Of course, these were just words, and the actual outcome would depend on Jiang Cheng's performance.
If he went this time and didn't manage to hit a single Monstrous Beast, there wouldn't be a next time.
But if he performed well, or even exceeded their expectations, then in the future, no matter what, they would bring Jiang Cheng along, and depending on the situation, they might give him a small share of the loot. After all, he was just a Second Level Force Warrior, and it wouldn't be hard to appease him.
"Thank you for your kind intentions, but I'm a bit of a coward. I'd rather improve my strength first. When I have the chance in the future, I'll cooperate with you." Jiang Cheng replied with a regretful expression.
Seeing this, the group couldn't help but feel annoyed.
A mere Second Level Force Warrior, and they had already invited him so sincerely, yet he didn't give them face.
Did he really think he was someone important?
"Alright, you can take your time improving your strength. But advancing from Second to Fourth Level isn't easy. Some people might not be able to achieve that in their entire lifetime."
"That's true. I know a few people who were Second Level a few years ago, and they're still at that level now."
"It's quite funny when you think about it. So many people beg us to take them along, but we don't."
"Yeah, that's true."
"Forget it, let's not say too much. No matter what we say, he won't change his mind. Let's go."
As they spoke, they walked away.
"Cang Hai, have you really thought this through? If you miss this chance, there won't be another." Feng Lai asked with a slightly unpleasant expression.
Jiang Cheng nodded.
"Okay."
Feng Lai didn't say anything further and turned to leave.
Including this time, he had already given two chances. To be honest, he had initially held high hopes for Jiang Cheng.
But since the latter didn't cherish the opportunity, he decided to let it go. In the future, they would each go their separate ways.
Jiang Cheng turned around and walked towards the front.
His heart wasn't particularly stirred.
Were the group's demands excessive?
Not really.
Only those who had experienced it firsthand knew that a Second or Third Level Force Warrior going alone to hunt in the wilderness was almost a death wish.
With the guidance of a powerful leader, both the experience gained and safety would greatly increase.
Given this, it was only natural for others to expect something in return. After all, they weren't his parents, so not getting a share of the loot in the previous hunts was to be expected.
It was just a pity that he wasn't a mere Second or Third Level Force Warrior, nor was he a novice when it came to hunting in the wilderness.
If he agreed to team up with them, it wouldn't be them leading him, but rather him carrying the group. In the end, even if he got a share of the loot, it would likely be a pitiful amount. So, it wasn't a matter of being naive.
Jiangcheng's return to Jiangcheng did not stir up any commotion at headquarters, or rather, the vast majority of people were unaware of his trip to the wilderness.
However, when he returned home, it immediately caused a sensation.
After all, they would never have imagined that Jiangcheng had returned from his business trip so soon, and that he would be staying at home for the next period.
Jiangcheng also relished this rare moment of warmth.
Time flew by, and two days had passed in the blink of an eye.
Nightingale returned after completing her mission, helping him exchange around three million worth of Tranquilizing Pills, fulfilling her initial promise. She indicated that she would be cultivating for a while and also adapting to her new psychic weapon.
Jiangcheng had considered asking Nightingale to help exchange the remaining one million worth of pills, so that his contemplation technique could directly reach the proficient level.
After some thought, he decided against it.
One lie would require countless lies to cover it up.
It would be better to go to the black market himself, as he needed to buy secret potions anyway.
Moreover, after consuming the second batch of tranquilizing pills, Jiangcheng felt that his mental energy in the contemplation technique, based on his proficiency, had doubled.
Originally, he could absorb a maximum of ten thousand essence light points at a time, but now he could absorb up to twenty thousand.
Although it was not as significant as reaching proficiency in the contemplation technique, it was still within an acceptable range.
Jiangcheng glanced at the date.
There were about ten days left until the middle of the month.
He estimated that within two days, a new task from headquarters would arrive.
In fact, the very next day, he received a task reminder, without Ice calling to notify him like the previous two times.
The task objective, overview, and timing were all displayed on the screen.
Jiangcheng read through every word, sensing something amiss.
This task was also an assassination.
However, the target was different.
The last time, it was someone from the Crazy Wind Martial Arts Hall because they were the protectors of the loan company.
This time, it was a deputy captain from the Southern City Enforcement Bureau.
The reason was corruption and bribery, sheltering evil.
To be honest, when Jiangcheng saw these eight words, he thought he had read them wrong.
Was it even necessary to state this?
In such a vast slum area, why did gangs run rampant, and ordinary people become like fish on a chopping block, at the mercy of the gangs? Wasn't it because the enforcement bureau was backing the gangs? Those gang members, who seemed ferocious and capable of any evil, were merely pawns.
If this was the reason to execute this deputy captain named Song Gang, then logically, more than just him should be executed.
But what was the reality? The Dawn Society acted as if they hadn't seen anything, unmoved.
Therefore, this matter was definitely not as simple as the task made it seem.
Of course, if he were to follow the task's requirements, it wouldn't be difficult.
The higher-ups had already provided the target's home address, and as long as Jiangcheng ambushed him on the road, with his marksmanship and being a fifth-level force warrior, it would be a simple matter of shooting him, even if the target had some means of protection.
The higher-ups had considered this, which was why they assigned this task to him.
However, Jiangcheng did not want to become an emotionless assassin.
If the target was truly such a person, he would not show mercy.
But if not...
Jiangcheng's brows furrowed even tighter.
(End of Chapter)
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