Chapter 447: Chapter 370: Mercenary (Combined) _3 Chapter 447: Chapter 370: Mercenary (Combined) _3 “I don’t think so, anyone who can casually take out fifty thousand Cent Star Stones must not be simple. They probably have some kind of background.”
“Heh, no matter. After solving it, we’ll just dive straight into the danger zone. Who cares about their background? They won’t be able to trace us anyway~”
…
In a high-rise building on Ford Street, two people were standing by a floor-to-ceiling window, enjoying the night view while having dinner.
One of them, a white-haired young man, had fair skin and refined manners, but his gaze was sharp and piercing.
Opposite him sat a middle-aged man who exuded the aura of a crime boss—none other than Gwen, one of the major leaders of Ford Street.
Behind Gwen stood several Shining Star Level subordinates. One of them was burly and exceptionally powerful, clearly an Epic Star Card Master skilled in physical combat.
At that moment, Gwen’s phone suddenly rang.
“Alright, keep an eye on them,” Gwen said after listening briefly, then hung up the phone.
The white-haired young man asked, “Is it about the ‘fifty thousand’?”
“Yes, word is they’ve already entered Ford Street. Seems the One-eyed Dragon tricked them into coming; he’s already taken his people over. And it’s not just the One-eyed Dragon—many others have set their sights on that juicy target.”
“A juicy target, huh…” The white-haired young man shook his head.
Gwen laughed and asked, “A fifty-thousand-reward unsealing task. Antonios, you’re not thinking about getting involved?”
Antonios lightly waved the silver knife in his hand, slicing the steak on his plate effortlessly into perfectly equal portions.
“Let’s not forget that a fifty-thousand-reward task won’t be simple. Since it’s your turf, naturally, I’ll wait until you’ve tried first before I step in.”
Gwen let out a hearty laugh. “You’re always so polite!”
Antonios didn’t say much else.
*Anyone carrying fifty thousand probably has an unknown stash of Star Stones on them…*
*A ‘fat sheep’ or a ‘ferocious tiger?’ These Ford Street people can test the waters first.*
Gwen immediately turned to his burly subordinate and said, “Alan, go and check things out.”
“Yes, Boss Gwen!”
“Wait a moment.” Alan was just about to leave when Antonios suddenly spoke up, “Are you sure they’re traveling alone?”
Gwen nodded, “We’ve confirmed; they’re alone.”
Antonios picked up a piece of steak, chewed thoughtfully, and then said, “Alan, let me give you some advice. Before you know for sure what you’re up against, keep your distance. If the person has some real strength, politely invite them to come over.”
Alan glanced at Antonios, then at his own boss, Gwen.
Gwen considered for a moment before nodding. “Go, Alan, do as Mr. Antonios suggested.”
“Understood!”
Alan responded affirmatively, then left with his team.
Gwen turned to Antonios. “Do you think highly of that person?”
Antonios replied, “Someone who takes out a large sum at the Mercenary Union and only stays for two days—that’s practically bait for others. If they’re not a rich fool, they must be a deliberate pro.”
Gwen said, “But the One-eyed Dragon has over a dozen Shining Stars under his command, and he’s got Epic Soul Cards himself. Facing someone alone, how could they possibly handle it?”
Antonios swirled his wineglass and asked, “Then do you think I could handle it?”
Gwen froze for a moment. “In your case… it should be no problem.”
*Antonios was young, but Gwen knew he was one of Qiguang’s rising stars of the past two years. He had once been a prodigious Holy Temple Knight of Qiguang!*
*A year ago, though, due to certain events, he went from a promising knight to a fugitive overnight. Since then, he’d been drifting across various regions, recently settling in Rhein.*
*Having owed Antonios for assistance on a prior matter, Gwen had taken him in as a favor.*
…
At this moment, on Ford Street, just outside a quiet plaza on West Street.
“This is Ford Street, Mr. Anglie. Hurry up and follow me.”
The thin, wiry young man led Su Yuan forward at a brisk pace, then suddenly accelerated and began sprinting ahead.
“No more pretenses then?” Su Yuan chuckled softly and followed quickly.
Soon, inside the plaza ahead, a group of over ten people concealing their presence was already waiting. At the forefront stood a man wearing an eyepatch—the One-eyed Dragon.
The wiry youth was now standing in front of the One-eyed Dragon.
“Good work, Jeff!” The One-eyed Dragon nodded in approval.
The wiry youth chuckled. “Thank you, One-eyed Dragon, sir!”
The One-eyed Dragon said, “Alright, just fall back for now; you’ll be rewarded later~”
“Got it!”
The wiry youth pocketed the Star Stones but didn’t retreat too far. Instead, he turned to Su Yuan with a smug smirk, full of schadenfreude.
“This guy really is a young, easy target…
*Jeff was expecting to see anger or fear on this sheep’s face.*
*However, to his surprise, the ‘sheep’ was disturbingly calm—so calm it was terrifying!*
*The cold glimmering silver pupils of this ‘sheep’ unexpectedly sent a chill straight to Jeff’s core.*
“What’s up with this guy? Feels kind of eerie!”
The One-eyed Dragon also raised an eyebrow, watching the composed Su Yuan.
*If the target had reacted even slightly normally, the Dragon would’ve already struck.*
*But now, the excessive calmness left him slightly unsure.*
“Kid, where’re you from?” The One-eyed Dragon asked.
Su Yuan replied, “South.”
“South? Ladi or Gluwin?” The One-eyed Dragon relaxed slightly.
Ladi and Gluwin were both moderate-sized cities in southern Rhein. Judging by Su Yuan’s appearance, he did indeed resemble someone from Ladi.
*If he was really from such a small place, what kind of background or strength could he possibly have?*
In fact, Su Yuan’s forged identity was indeed tied to Ladi.
The One-eyed Dragon said, “I heard you offered fifty thousand Cent Star Stones for a task. You must have deep pockets~”
Su Yuan smiled. “I do have quite a bit. If you can bring me a Star Card Master who can crack the seal, I’ll even give you ten thousand Cent Star Stones as a broker’s fee.”
“Ten thousand? That’s no small amount!” A sultry woman in mature attire standing nearby chuckled. “There is indeed a Star Card Master skilled in unsealing here on Ford Street lately… but I want far more than a mere ten thousand.”
“Laf, stop with the chatter,” said Jack, a towering man nearly two meters tall, sneering at Su Yuan. “Hand over everything you have, or you’ll disappear from this street, and the City Guard won’t lift a finger.”
Su Yuan didn’t reply but instead activated his All-Knowing Vision, scanning the area.
*Aside from the group in front of him, there were spectators on nearby rooftops and corners, likely from other Ford Street factions.*
*Looks like it’s about time…*
Su Yuan turned to Jack, flipping his hand to reveal the Demon-controlling God Demon Saber.
“You said killing here won’t alarm the City Guard?”
“Heh, thinking of resisting?” Jack grinned in amusement, putting on a pair of gloves. “Of course not. This is Ford Street.”
The others were also surprised; Su Yuan seemed intent on fighting back?
Only the One-eyed Dragon felt a sudden ominous pang in his gut, shouting, “Be careful, everyone!”
The words had barely left his mouth when Su Yuan abruptly vanished from sight.
Before anyone could react, Jack was pierced through the chest by a Vermilion Long Saber, a wave of excruciating pain erupting inside him!
“In that case, I won’t hold back…”
Su Yuan shook the long saber, unleashing its Space Power. In an instant, Jack’s body was shredded into countless pieces!
Blood and flesh splattered onto Laf, the One-eyed Dragon, and the others present.
*Under the faint evening glow, the scene plunged into chaos and sheer terror…*