OBS Chapter 361 Investigation
Chapter 361 Investigation
Watching them slowly walk away, Han Kexin suddenly felt a glimmer of hope. In fact, there were people everywhere, how come she hadn't noticed them before?
Thinking of this, she spread her wings and hurriedly flew to the bulletin board in the West Market. It was the most frequent gathering place for hunting teams. If she wanted to hunt in the Netherworld Mountains but lacked companions, she could quickly form a hunting team by posting a notice here. Moreover, when the government or shops wanted to purchase any materials, they would also post bounty notices here. Hunting teams would hunt the corresponding prey according to these bounty notices to obtain generous rewards.
When Han Kexin arrived at the bulletin board, it was crowded with people. Someone was standing in front of the bulletin board with a large cardboard sign listing their abilities and hoping to form a hunting team with like-minded people.
"Looking for someone who knows healing. We're one short for Calabash Mountain. Once everyone's here, we'll set off." Someone shouted. Calabash Mountain is located on the outskirts of the Netherworld Mountain Range, which means that this hunting team's target is low-level demonic beasts, and the requirements for the spiritual power level of the team members are not high.
"Anyone with level 6 or higher spiritual power? Preferably a control type." Someone shouted. Level 6 and 7 spiritual power users are considered core combatants in both the human world and the Blood Witch world. With such strength, he could easily join the Blood Knights, where he could obtain more stable rewards and a safer living environment. Users of this level are rare in privately formed hunting teams, and even if they exist, they are usually the team leaders.
Han Kexin's gaze swept over the group of people in front of the notice board, finally settling on a man who looked to be in his thirties standing on the outskirts of the notice area. The man had a square face and wore a blue fur coat made of the fur of a blue wind wolf, a common outfit for hunting teams. He carried a black tortoise shield on his back and seemed to be a reliable person.
Behind the man was a camel-legged beast, kneeling on the ground, ruminating on the grass in its stomach. The man sat half-sitting on the camel-legged beast, with a giant sword beside him. He also held a wooden sign in his hand, from which it could be seen that he was a level 5 earth-type spiritualist.
Because of his considerable strength and the presence of his own camel-footed beast, he planned to form a hunting team as the captain to hunt two low-level demonic beasts on the outskirts of the Netherworld Mountains. The profits from the hunt would be divided according to individual contributions, and someone like him, who was both the captain and had his own cargo vehicle, could at least take half of the profits.
Han Kexin walked to the man's side, put her left hand on her hip, and asked, "You want to form a hunting team?"
The man was taken aback by the beautiful woman greeting him, and then replied somewhat shyly, "Not bad. What level of spiritual power do you have? What abilities do you possess?"
"I won't join your hunting team," Han Kexin said, ignoring his words. "Instead, I want to hire your team."
The man didn't understand her words and frowned, asking, "What do you mean?"
Han Kexin had no choice but to explain: "It means I have a job here that requires ten people, so I hope you can help me assemble the team. Of course, I will pay you the team leader's salary accordingly."
The man finally understood what she meant, but this kind of thing was so rare that he couldn't help but have some doubts. So he tentatively asked, "What kind of work is it?"
How exactly will the compensation be calculated?
"The task is simple: just find out some information for me. It doesn't involve risking your life. Each person will receive 10 silver coins per day. As the team leader, your reward is three times that of the others. If you complete the task, I will pay you an additional 50% of the reward."
This is a considerable reward. Even if the mission is not completed, the daily income is equivalent to several days' work for a hunting team. What's more, there is no risk involved. It's hard for a man not to be tempted. However, someone who has been venturing into the Netherworld Mountains for many years will subconsciously be a little cautious about such a windfall.
Han Kexin noticed his hesitation and said coldly, "I urgently need people, which is why I offered this price. If you're not willing, I'll find someone else." With that, she turned and made as if to leave.
The man immediately became anxious and quickly said, "Yes, I'm willing. I'll recruit people right away and guarantee to gather ten people for you in the shortest possible time."
Han Kexin turned around, tossed the man a packet of silver coins, and said, "These fifty silver coins are a deposit. I'll pay the rest after the mission is completed. How should I address you?"
"Just call me Lao Yu, that's what everyone calls me. Wait here for a moment, I'll be right there." Upon receiving the deposit, Lao Yu immediately beamed with joy, stuck the wooden sign in his hand onto the camel-footed beast, and then walked to the notice board to loudly call out to people.
After all, there's no need to fight monsters, and gathering information is as easy as having a mouth and legs. Lowering the requirements for ability makes recruiting people very easy. In less than 10 minutes, Lao Yu brought ten people to Han Kexin.
Han Kexin glanced at everyone and nodded in satisfaction. It was clear that these people had been briefly screened by Lao Yu. Han Kexin explained the task requirements to everyone, while the specific division of labor was left entirely to Lao Yu. After all, Lao Yu was a frequent team leader, and he quickly arranged everyone's work properly.
After everyone dispersed, Han Kexin strolled towards Shisong Street. The tasks had all been assigned, and she felt relieved. Now she needed to check on Qin Xiaochuan's progress and also go to Fusheng Tavern to oversee the overall situation. She had already arranged with Lao Yu that he would report to her at Fusheng Tavern after finding useful information.
Han Kexin could have flown there directly, but she wasn't in a hurry. Instead, she wanted to see more of the city she hadn't visited in many years and find an answer—an answer that had always been hidden deep within her heart.
However, Han Kexin soon sensed that someone was following her. The follower's tracking technique was not very sophisticated, and with her current strength, it was impossible for her not to notice.
A cold glint flashed across Han Kexin's face. She deliberately turned into a secluded alley. After confirming that the follower had also followed her in, she suddenly slid backward quickly. With the support of wind-elemental spiritual power, she was extremely fast. The afterimage in the air had just disappeared when she pressed the muzzle of Wind Whisper's gun against the back of the follower's head.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?" Han Kexin said coldly, her murderous aura emanating from the muzzle of her gun, causing the somewhat thin follower to tremble involuntarily.
"Miss Han, don't shoot, it's me," the man said quickly.
Han Kexin frowned. The other person actually knew her, but the voice was unfamiliar.