Cataclysm King Chapter 208

Chapter 208 The client behind me is very powerful

Ji Xun changed into a very ordinary hunter's attire and soon returned to the Lion City.

The "thread of fear" over the city is still gathering at the branch building of the Golden Oak Security Company.

Ji Xun asked Chujiu before and found out that it was someone from the Oran royal family who was collecting fear.

 Purpose.

This also involves some royal secrets.

The epic original card [K of Spades-Tyrant] inherited by the Oran Dynasty is a dual-law path of "royal power" and "fear".

The conditions for fusing this high-level demon mark are also very demanding.

　　Not only does it require a royal destiny, but it also requires an extremely high tolerance for the power of fear.

 Normally speaking, it may not be possible to find a suitable person for this condition for a hundred years, let alone a member of the Augustus royal family.

However, many kings in the Oran Dynasty in the past were able to successfully integrate.

 This involves some secrets that are not passed down by the royal family.

 With the help of that secret method, the tyrant's mark can be forcibly fused.

Although Chujiu didn't say it clearly, Ji Xun also guessed that the person who collected these laws of fear was Arthur, the new king of the Oran remnants, as Xie Guozhong mentioned before.

At the gate of the city, Ji Xun once again stood under the notice board where hunters were crowded.

Looking at his S-class bounty order still hanging on the top row, his expression didn't show any abnormality, but he was very interested.

 The reward amount has been increased again, reaching 400 million.

 At present, he is the leader among the second-level wanted criminals.

Moreover, the wanted content is more detailed, and the photos are also up to date.

　　Whether it is the werewolf's ancestral form or his original appearance, it is clear.

Ji Xun looked at his photo carefully and smacked his lips.

Not to mention, the "dark filter" specially designed for wanted criminals on the notice is quite cool.

Listening to the emotional comments from the melon-eating people around him, Ji Xun now somewhat understood the mentality of the big bosses of the Revolutionary Army. Instead of thinking that being wanted was a bad thing, they felt that the bounty amount was a disguised form of "glory".

 The higher the bounty, the more it proves the enemy's helplessness.

but.

 It's just that he is wanted.

　　When Ji Xun saw the wanted notices for Jia Yu and Chujiu, his expression became strange.

 “It's strange, how come the two of them are wanted by the authorities?”

Ji Xun frowned slightly.

Chūjiu's ice ability is highly recognizable, and once he fights, it's normal for him to be recognized.

Although Jia Yu is an undercover member of the Thirteen Kamen Riders in Bureau X, he usually disguises himself so perfectly that even Xie Guozhong doesn't notice it.

 It will not be exposed casually.

Ji Xun thought: "But how come these two guys are wanted together with me?"

 The wanted notice is very close to the person, that is, a "related person".

This thought is obviously the reason for the previous "Battle of Ironforge".

 But this is what Ji Xun is confused about.

 In the extrdimensional space, the only one who has actually seen Chujiu and the two take action is the hunchbacked old man.

 But isn't that guy from the Silver Moon Sect?

Silver Moon Cultists themselves are all wanted criminals, how could they possibly leak the news to official people?

“Could it be that the Silver Moon Sect has colluded with an official noble?”

 The only reasonable explanation Ji Xun could think of was this.

 Contaminated by faith?

 Or some other dirty political conspiracy?

 The moment he saw the wanted notice, Ji Xun immediately felt that the matter had become complicated.

 But with a raised brow, a smile appeared on his lips: "Ah, I really like this world more and more."

 The Old Continent was developed, and the situation in the Federation became visibly chaotic.

Ke Jixun also likes this kind of chaotic and dark order.

 It seems that after dying several times, this idea becomes stronger.

Ji Xun knew before that he was not going to die soon, so he had to spend the rest of his life again.

 But this time I was reborn, and for the first time, I felt that it felt good to be alive.

 In previous lives, there were not many things that humans could reach, and the earth was not big.

It feels like the world dungeon has been explored, and the fun that can be found is limited. It is more about finding some exciting mental consumption for yourself.

 As for Ji Xun, this world of card masters with extraordinary power is full of expectations.

 The more you understand the world, the more you feel shallow and ignorant.

 Beyond human power, there is also the extraordinary.

 Beyond the extraordinary, there are gods.

There are still many mysteries.

How did the sequence of fifty-two demon gods come about? Who is the "Mr. M" signed on [JOKER]? Why did the Talon Dynasty cease after three thousand years? What secrets are hidden deep in the old continent? The world's cracks and the hanging rain What's going on? What kind of existence are those indescribable gods? What is above this cave world?

 The mysteries are before our eyes, like the stars in the sky.

 The more the number, the more.

Ji Xun looked up at the sky, feeling more and more charming and longing for it.

 But these secrets are not out of reach.

 The fifty-two extraordinary paths are the stairs.

It gives people a feeling that if you explore and climb in this direction, you can touch it.

 This is a very strong sense of expectation.

Like the world map of the game he played in his previous life, Ji Xun felt that he had only uncovered a little bit of the mystery in Novice Village.

 Farther away, there is an extremely vast and unknown "black fog area" that needs to be explored.

This confusing sense of mystery also creates an increasingly strong desire for exploration.

if it is possible.

Ji Xun really wanted to lift up the mystery of this world and see it.

Ji Xun walked into the Lion City.

 The houses of the Steel Mechanism were built very quickly. After a few days, various buildings sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

Various giant steam machines are emitting white smoke, carrying heavy construction objects, and are busy at construction sites around the street corners.

 The Lionheart Family spent a lot of money on this pioneering city in the Old Continent, which already has the climate of a large city.

The streets are crowded with people, and it is no longer just the hunters who have exiled criminals and changed careers in Innocence City. There are also many large and well-equipped hunter groups and elite mercenary groups on the streets, as well as some nobles and businessmen.

As soon as you inquire, you can find out that the news that the relics of Xia Mucheng have spread throughout the federal.

The emergence of this kind of "super-level wilderness ruins" has caused agitation among all forces.

Even the other five federal congressmen stepped up to send people over.

Various noble private soldiers and hunter groups have now become the main force in land reclamation.

  After all, too many high-level treasures have been discovered in these ultrlevel ruins. This may be a major opportunity to change the structure of the upper class society in the Federation, and it is also a great opportunity for high-level card masters to seek breakthroughs.

Based on this alone, the popularity of Lion City surpassed that of the new city developed by the Cao family at Devil's Crossing.

Ji Xun walked around the Hunter's Guild and inquired about the recent movements of various forces in the ruins.

 Then he went to the pub, drank some wine, and asked about Artest's news.

 Useful information was quickly obtained.

 Artest has become a celebrity in the Lion City recently.

　　The Brotherhood had firmly embraced the Lionheart family before and was now the largest gangster in Innocence City.

As for Artest, the backbone of the gang, he followed Young Master Kak to the Lion City and has been doing well recently.

 Snakes have snake paths, rats have rat paths.

 The new city was built, the order was chaotic, and there were too many shady things to do.

If the aristocratic private soldiers and the public security department cannot handle the matter, the gangsters will have to step in.

Only those who are ruthless can deter unruly ones.

 Artest is capable of fighting and ruthless. He is currently the number one gang leader in Lion City.

But Ji Xun is here to cause trouble for this guy, and it is not easy to kill him in the city.

Ji Xun was not in a hurry. While inquiring about the news, he was also digesting the hidden dangers after the physical attributes skyrocketed.

 This stay lasts for four days.

　This day, Rusty Gear Tavern.

 Hunter's Tavern is very lively both day and night.

Ji Xun has roughly figured out Artai's movement patterns, and he came to this tavern to try his luck and see if he could squat down on that guy.

 He habitually sits in an inconspicuous corner position with a wide view.

I ordered some wine and also called a good-looking waitress who wore a short skirt with half of her **** exposed.

This is a standard item in a hunter's tavern.

 While drinking, Ji Xun also listened to other hunters chatting and farting.

"Oh, you just came here, but you didn't know that yesterday the 'White Wolf Hunter Group' discovered a special extrdimensional space in the eastern suburbs, which produced gold-quality [6 of Spades] marks and several pieces of silver materials. This news has already exploded It has entered the hunter circle, and it is said that there are now big nobles offering a reward of over 100 million for high-level materials. Oh my God, if I can get a piece of golden equipment, I won't have to worry about it for the rest of my life.”

 “Really? Golden material has been produced?”

"No! My old cousin is the peripheral pioneer hunter of the White Wolf Group. That guy just went to another dimension to hang out, and his clearance evaluation was very low, but because the main group produced a golden mark, he also received a large sum of money as a share of the dividends. Moreover, that guy was extremely lucky. During the card draw, he also drew a small and top-notch secret spell card, which was purchased by Haisen Chamber of Commerce for more than 5 million. Today he went back to Innocence City to enjoy himself."

“Oh, don't be envious, drink this wine, and let's quickly go to the Hunter's Guild to see if there are any suitable land reclamation tasks.”

Hunters talk most about various wasteland reclamation tasks, women and treasures.

  Lion City, a vibrant new city, has legends of getting rich every day.

This is also true.

 But there is also a "survivor bias".

 Only those who survive are qualified to brag to others.

Ji Xun smiled and said nothing.

 He had just returned from outside the city and was well aware of the dangers of the ruins in this area.

 The deeper you go into the Old Continent, the more high-order extrdimensional spaces there are.

 Every new hunter who comes to Innocence City will be shocked by the news that there is gold everywhere.

Although the news is true, many of it was deliberately spread by the upper-class nobles to attract hunters to risk their lives to open up wasteland.

 After all, if the really good things in the ruins are discovered, they will eventually flow into the hands of the upper class nobles.

Ji Xun has seen him several times and recognized the guy who boasted the most just now. He was an intelligence businessman who deliberately fanned the flames.

rather than a hunter.

Ji Xun didn't mind his own business and sat in the tavern, drinking wine leisurely.

 Occasionally absorb a little of the strong fear in the city to enhance your understanding of the law.

 Today I just came to try my luck.

Ji Xun is not sure that he will be able to wait for Artest.

However, while drinking, something unexpected happened.

　　I did not wait for the person I was waiting for, but I did wait for an uninvited guest.

Although Ji Xun's eyes were unfocused, he was actually carefully observing everyone who came in and out of the tavern.

At a certain moment, I caught a tall, thin guy walking in from the corner of my eye. He has a small beard, a hooked nose, is very thin, has high cheekbones, and has three-dimensional facial features.

Wearing a deerstalker hat on his head, a brown cloak, a brown pipe in the corner of his mouth, and a black umbrella with a silver handle in his hand.

 The attire is also completely devoid of any pretense.

Anyone can recognize the profession represented by this attire.

This guy is a detective.

Ji Xun's eyes froze for a moment when he saw the familiar attire, and he immediately recognized the person.

Isn't this the famous detective Robin from Dragon City?

Ji Xun's thoughts also started to spin.

 I've seen it twice in total.

 The first time we had a fight, I was almost killed by that guy.

 The second time was the last time he and Catalina were surrounded by Master Kak and a group of masters. This guy saved them inexplicably.

Although Lion City is not big and there are not many pubs, he does not think it is a coincidence that the famous detective appears here.

as expected.

Although Ji Xun didn't reveal any flaws, he just glanced at him and then looked away and lowered his head to drink.

But before long, he heard the sound of "ding, beep, beep" of leather shoes coming towards him.

Raising his eyebrows slightly, he watched the guy holding the pipe put the black umbrella in his hand next to the table.

 Then he pulled out the chair and sat on the table.

Ji Xun watched this guy sit down at the table opposite him, and immediately guessed that he was coming for him.

He didn't pretend to be stupid, raised his hand to signal the girl to leave, and then asked the bartender to serve the drink.

 The two of them did not speak.

Ji Xun just glanced at it and said nothing.

This famous detective is very powerful. If he really wants to take action, he can't escape.

When the wine was on the table, Robin raised his glasses and clinked them before speaking first: "Thank you for inviting me to drink."

Ji Xun smiled.

 Sitting at the same table with patients with this kind of mental aberration, there is no obstacle to communication.

With one look, he knew that the other party really recognized him.

However, Ji Xun also pretended to be probing: "Detective sir, do you have something to do with me?"

 “Business at work.”

Robin did not hide it. He took out a business card and said, "If you have any trouble, please contact me. As long as you tear up this business card in the Lion City, I can sense it at any time."

Ji Xun looked at the business card on the table and realized that this guy was here to help him?

 What do you mean, he is afraid that I will get into trouble and cannot handle it, but he will help me?

  Does this mean protection?

Just now he said it was "detective business"?

Ji Xun didn't think he had such great dignity to let a fifth-level strongman protect him.

But this sentence also contains a very large amount of information.

 It seems that an important person hired this famous detective to protect him.

However, Ji Xun is more curious now.

 He asked directly: "How did you recognize me?"

 The clown mask has the ability to change a person's appearance and breath. Ji Xun also deliberately paid attention to some details, so it is theoretically impossible to be recognized.

 At least he, an S wanted criminal, would have nothing to do wandering around the city these days.

But this guy came right to the door.

Ji Xun also wanted to know where his flaws were.

 Hearing this question, Robin showed his iconic gentleman's smile.

He looked Ji Xun up and down, showing no intention of hiding it, and praised: "It's a very clever disguise, it should be some kind of high-level relic. However, there are still some small flaws."

Ji Xun looked at him without saying a word, waiting for the next words.

Robin took another sip of wine and said with a smile: "It's not a powerful secret skill. It's just a detective's professional ability. Appearances can be changed, but habits are hard to cover up. The last two times we met, I carefully I've observed it. You walk lightly, and your left heel is a little lower than your right foot, so there will be some differences in the footprints. It's not a big problem, but you are used to using your right arm as the main force. I have observed your fight after transforming into a werewolf. state, so I remember it. Also, the breathing is extremely smooth and long, which is a small detail of a qigong master; and your alertness is also slightly different from the people in the tavern. A small detail may be a coincidence, and the combination of multiple details Together, it's almost unique.”

As he spoke, he added: "Of course, there are also some of my professional abilities."

Ji Xun raised his eyebrows as he listened.

 As expected of a famous detective, he is indeed a professional.

 With this ability of observation, no matter what disguise, it is difficult to hide it from this guy's eyes.

 Sure enough, the extraordinary card masters in this world cannot be underestimated.

Ji Xun smiled with relief as he listened to the other party's explanation.

However, recognition is recognition.

Ji Xun didn't think it was just an observation that he could be found by staying here.

 He was very careful along the way, but he didn't feel that he had left any traces for anyone to follow.

 It seems that this guy, like me, is here to stay.

Ji Xun did it to squat for Atai.

 This guy is squatting on him.

Robin saw his doubts and asked directly without any pretense: "Are you here to see Atai?"

Ji Xun didn't answer the question and asked curiously: "Oh? Where do you start talking about this?"

He sighed in his heart. Sure enough, it was because he came to squat on Atai, but someone else did him too.

Robin added: "I have carefully analyzed your wanted file. The breathing method you learned is the golden secret method in Artest's hands. Oh, it is said to be the golden secret method. But in fact, it should have suddenly disappeared in the Federation eighty years ago. The breathing method of the top genius in martial arts, the fifty-two magic mysterious skills exclusive to the [Plum Blossom 3-Fighter] sequence - "Gluttony". "

As he said that, he looked at Ji Xun and said: "I saw you fight last time. You have a thorough study of breathing techniques, but you must have reached a bottleneck. Only Atai knows the follow-up techniques. And as far as I know, he and you There is still some old grudge. I guess you have returned to Innocence City and will definitely come to kill him. So I took the opportunity to investigate Artest's whereabouts. I was lucky enough to run into you."

"hehe."

Ji Xun smiled when he heard this guy being so frank.

Once this idea makes sense, it's not surprising that we can actually encounter it.

There are traces of Artai's life pattern in the city. As long as you can predict that he is going to kill people, it is not surprising that he squats down.

 And what Robin said actually has another meaning,

By mentioning these "flaws", I want to remind Ji Xun that there are flaws in this idea.

But Ji Xun also has his own plan, so it's not a big problem.

Besides, not everyone is as observant as this mentally disturbed guy.

Robin himself said casually: "But you don't have to worry too much. In my eyes, it is difficult for others to have secrets. But not everyone has the ability like me."

Ji Xun also heard that this guy was still trying to protect himself in a different way.

He became more curious and said directly: "Thank you for your help last time. But can I take the liberty to ask, who is Mr. Robin entrusted by?"

 As he spoke, he also tried to recall the two meetings.

 The first time we met, the guy stopped him because he was hired to rob "angel feathers".

 There was a fight, and it was completely deadly.

 At that time, there was no intention of showing mercy.

 But the strange thing is that the second time we met, he risked his life to help?

It was as if he had recognized something, which was why he had that drastic change in attitude.

 This is also where Ji Xun is very confused: What did Robin recognize? Or just know who you are?

However, Ji Xun knew very well that he was just a low-level hunter, still wearing clothes, and not some illegitimate son of a big shot living in the world.

With this background, I don't have the dignity to impress this person.

Hearing this, Robin smiled and said, "What do you think?"

Ji Xun smiled and shook his head when he heard this.

　　I didn't ask the question very wisely.

 He heard that Robin didn't want to speak.

 There is no point in asking.

Turning around, he asked another question and said: "Actually, I am also curious, why is your Excellency not wanted?"

Last time, this guy helped him and Catalina stop a group of high-ranking officers from Kak.

 It was like blocking the face of everyone and slapping Lionheart.

According to the young master's character of seeking revenge, this troublesome guy had to be sent to the gallows no matter what.

 At least go somewhere else to avoid the limelight.

  But not.

This guy is still arrogantly visiting the tavern in the Lion City.

Robin shrugged and smiled.

He knew that Ji Xun was testing the identity of his employer behind him, so he didn't say it clearly. He pondered for a moment, but also revealed something: "The employer behind me is very powerful. Although the Lion Heart family is powerful, they are not a charcoal." There is nothing the young master can do."

"oh."

When Ji Xun heard this, he was sure that a top boss was really helping.

A lot of energy?

 For this person to be able to say this, there should be very few people in the entire federation who can match the number, not excluding those hidden big figures.

He also needs to be able to make the Lionheart family lose face. I think it should be a person with real power.

Ji Xun racked his brains and thought about it. Among the people he knew, there were not many who could be considered as the kind of turbulent political powerhouses.

 Nanjing's mother?

  Or Catalina?

 Or Qin Rushi of the revolutionary army?

 It doesn't seem to fit completely.

Robin drinks wine very quickly, and the drink ends quickly.

He didn't have any intention of staying any longer. After finishing the business, he stood up neatly: "Okay. The matter has been explained, and it's time for me to leave."

Ji Xun looked at it and stood up and nodded, "Thank you."

"Um."

Robin nodded, picked up the black umbrella, and turned away from his seat without any ink.

Ji Xun didn't see the eagle-eyed pupils flashing brightly after the great detective left his seat.

In this conversation, Robin seemed to be completely sure of something.

As he turned to leave, he murmured in a voice that he could only hear: "I didn't expect that the 'Mr. Chaoyang' who has been looking for so many years would be here. Hehe, it's really an interesting case."

Ji Xun watched Robin walk out of the tavern, glanced at the business card on the table, and quietly put it away.

Although the motivation of this detective Robin feels very strange.

 But Ji Xun also believed in his intuition, this guy was not an enemy.

 At least not for the time being.

However, since someone came to visit him, Ji Xun didn't plan to stay in the Rusty Gear Tavern any longer to avoid being noticed by other interested people.

However, as luck would have it, just when he was about to leave, he suddenly saw a group of gang members wearing leather jackets and driving steam motorcycles parked in front of the pub in a flamboyant manner.

Ji Xun looked at the fierce-looking guy in the lead. Wasn't it the Artai he was waiting for?

 (End of this chapter)

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