My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 86 Bounty
Changrui Wharf on the banks of the Jinshui River.

The Jinghong Gang's flagship, Jinghong, resembled a floating island in the river, resting steadily on the riverbank. No matter how deep the water or how high the waves, it remained completely still.

Even in the dead of night, the ship was still brightly lit. Well-trained gang members, dressed in black, patrolled regularly.

Suddenly, a window in a pavilion at the stern of the ship burst open.

A tall, thin figure dressed in black, surrounded by a black film, burst out of the window.

"who!"

With a loud shout, a burly figure leaped down from the top floor of the ship.

Jin Wuduan was like a stone projectile thrown by a catapult, carrying a powerful gust of wind, and suddenly smashed into the figure in black.

A large, black hand, like a palm-leaf fan, opened wide and slapped heavily against the other person's back.

The man seemed to have anticipated this.

While in mid-air, he unexpectedly twisted his waist and turned around, his right fist clenched like a battering ram, and slammed it down on Jin Wuduan's large hand.

Clang!
It was like a copper hammer striking an iron plate. A piercing metallic clang exploded out.

Using the immense recoil, the man in black transformed into an arrow, his speed multiplying. With his toes barely touching the ship's side, he whooshed away from the vessel.

Jin Wuduan's expression changed as he noticed a small child tucked under the black-clad man's left arm.

The child was sent by Sikou Yu three days ago. He was provided with good food and drink and was also closely guarded.

He had been curious about the child's identity. Unfortunately, Sikou Yu was extremely vigilant, looking at everyone as if they were thieves. Jin Wuduan immediately suppressed his curiosity.

Born into a prestigious family, he was raised to always remember not to inquire about things he shouldn't.

Unexpectedly, the man in black took the boy away.

That won't do. If he gets lost, Sikou Yu will definitely cause him trouble.

As soon as he landed, the muscles in his legs bulged suddenly, and his armor covered his entire body, ready to leap out.

clang!
Like a temple bell, a loud bang exploded in my ears.

Jin Wu felt a sharp pain in his brain, as if a steel needle had been pierced into it.

Even with his fully developed Armor Soul and formidable physique, he was stunned for five or six breaths before regaining his senses.

Looking up again, all I could see was a corner of the black-clad man's clothes fluttering in the air before disappearing completely into the night.

Jin Wuduan's face was extremely ugly.

"The magic weapon!"

"He's a master of the Armor Soul Realm!"

"Thirteenth Young Master, what kind of monster have you provoked?!" Jin Wuduan was irritated.

Si Kou Qing had just led his men north when this thirteenth young master provoked such a formidable enemy.

The other party was clearly there to rescue someone, but he couldn't stop them.

The thought of the thirteenth young master's potential entanglement made Jin Wuduan's head throb with pain, even more so than when he had been jolted by the magical artifact.

"Someone, go to Chunfeng Tower and inform the Thirteenth Young Master that the boy he was protecting has been kidnapped." Jin Wuduan sighed. This kind of thing can't be kept secret, and it can't be delayed. Let's tell the Thirteenth Young Master as soon as possible and see what the plan is.

But no one answered for a long time after he finished speaking.

Jin Wuduan turned around and saw that all the disciples who had been patrolling on the deck just moments before were now lying unconscious on the ground.

"As expected of a magical artifact." Jin Wuduan's expression turned even more unpleasant.

He was unharmed because he had the courage to protect himself; ordinary gang members wouldn't have that ability.

If we provoke an enemy like this, the Jinghong Gang could be wiped out if we're not careful.

……

At midnight, the Jinghong Gang's flagship...

The top deck of the ship was brightly lit.

Jin Wuduan sat at the head of the table with a complicated expression: "Sheng'er, I was originally planning to recommend you to the lower academy of the family."

"Unfortunately, things went wrong this time. I'm barely able to protect myself. I can't help you with your matter either." Zuo Sheng looked at Jin Wuduan in confusion: "Master, it's just a lost child."

"Moreover, the newcomer is powerful and possesses a mysterious magical artifact. The Sikou family shouldn't make things difficult for you, right?"

Jin Wuduan shook his head and sighed, "I think I've figured out who that boy is now. It's too late. If I had known, I would have stayed by his side every step of the way."

Zuo Sheng looked at Jin Wuduan with a puzzled expression. Was a little kid that important?

"Sheng'er, you don't understand."

"The Seventh Miss has spent a lot of energy and resources to obtain an object."

"That boy's identity is special, almost equivalent to that thing."

"If I lose that boy, do you think my family will forgive me?"

Zuo Sheng's expression changed, and he looked at Jin Wuduan with concern.

"Don't worry." Jin Wuduan waved his hand with relief: "You won't be in any danger to your life. But you won't be able to become the leader of the Jinghong Gang."

"Without my protection, you'd better watch out for those old foxes in the gang."

Zuo Sheng wanted to comfort his master, but he didn't know how to start.

The Sikou family is high and mighty, far beyond the influence of people like them.

"At worst, I'll just go on a trip to the north with Miss Qi," Jin Wuduan laughed. "With my strength, I'll just suffer a little more."

At this moment, a lithe figure darted into the hall, knelt down on one knee, and said, "Chief, Young Master Yu has gone missing at Chunfeng Tower."

"What did you say?" Jin Wuduan's teacup was instantly crushed in his hand, and a flash of black aura appeared on his face.

The messenger, who was half-squatting on the ground, suddenly trembled.

"Tell me quickly, what exactly happened?" Jin Wuduan suddenly walked up to the messenger, grabbed him by the collar and pulled him up.

"Young Master Yu has disappeared at Chunfeng Tower. There were signs of a fight at the location where he disappeared, and all his followers are lying unconscious on the ground." The messenger quickly relayed the information he knew, his voice trembling.

Jin Wuduan's face turned deathly pale: "It was that middle-aged man with the armored spirit from earlier?!"

"It's over!"

……

Shanglinfang, Chen Residence.

Wearing a pair of waterproof sheepskin gloves stained with blood, Chen Mu skillfully gutted a large fish.

While busy working, he asked Jie Jia, who was rubbing silver beads in the pavilion, "Old Jie, do you know what a protective aura is?"

"That missing scion of a prominent family from the Jinghong Gang, could he be related to you?" Jie Jia involuntarily raised his eyelids slightly.

"The Jinghong Gang has scions of powerful families?" Chen Mu was taken aback, then rolled his eyes. "What a joke! How could a lowly commoner like me possibly have anything to do with scions of powerful families?"

Jie Jia lowered his eyelids: "Indeed, you don't seem like someone who can master the Armor Soul."

Chen Mu paused, what did that mean?
"A young master from a prominent family went missing last night, and the Jinghong Gang launched a city-wide search this morning."

"The target is in his forties, possesses the strength of a Jia Po, and has a bell-shaped magical artifact that can shake souls and captivate spirits."

"The Jinghong Gang promised that you can name your price; they only want people, not magical artifacts."

Forty years old, Jia Po, a bell-shaped magical artifact...

Sincerity?!
I was the one who killed him. The Jinghong Gang is blaming Cheng Yi for Si Kouyu's death?!
Chen Mu: “…”

Is there really such a good thing?!
"Old man, I'm in a good mood today, order whatever you want!" Chen Mu said generously, waving his hand.

Jie Jia glanced at Chen Mu: "Even so, if you want to know about the protective aura, you still have to pay."

As she spoke, a fleeting glint of white light flashed in her eyes. Her gaze remained fixed on Chen Mu's chest.

Chen Mu: “…”

I even put the silver into the Five Ghosts Bag, how could you still find it?!

You're really something!
(End of this chapter)