Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 262 Jin's Strength
Moreau was familiar with the ins and outs of the antiques and miscellaneous items business and quickly found a reliable channel for shipping his wares.

After some negotiation, he voluntarily reduced his price by millions of jin and quickly sold the treasure that his team had found in just two or three hours.

After deducting costs, the final net profit is approximately 9000 million jin.

This amount of money is something that ordinary people might never be able to save up in their entire lives.

However, Morrow and his team obtained it easily in just a few hours, without taking any risks or expending much effort.

In a sense, this power of thought...

It can indeed make it easy for ordinary people to achieve upward social mobility.

After completing the transaction, Morro left the shop that specialized in selling antiques and miscellaneous items, and then, with Kurapika and Menchi, headed straight for the next free market.

The 9000 million jin of income, though easy to come by, was far from enough for them.

a few days later.

The evening of September 4th.

As Moro left the antique shop, he sold the antiques and miscellaneous items he had acquired that day, netting a profit of 240 million jini.

Over the past few days, the three of them have visited almost all of the medium and large-sized free trading markets in Youkexin.

Including today's revenue, the total profit is approaching 10 billion.

This is an incredibly fast rate at which you can make money.

But there's still a shortfall of 40 billion...

“There’s another free market nearby, near Sky Fountain Square. They close at nine o’clock at night. While we still have some time, you two sweep it up there, and I’ll go try my luck on the other side of the street.”

After calculating the profits, Moro took out a city map of Youkexin.

The map was covered with many red circles.

Each red circle represents a free market that they have already traversed, and there are not many places left to go.

Moro simply sent Kurapika and Menchi to sweep up the nearest free market, while he himself planned to try his luck on the street specializing in antiques and miscellaneous items.

"Okay, I'll contact you by phone then."

Upon hearing Moro's arrangement, Mencius agreed and placed her hand on her cheek, making a phone gesture.

Kurapika nodded to Moro.

Afterwards, Menchi and Kurapika headed towards the Sky Fountain Plaza.

Moro watched the two leave, then turned and headed down a street in another direction.

There's still one day left.

While there is a possibility of getting rich overnight in the antique and miscellaneous market of Yorkshire, it is basically impossible to earn 40 billion in profit in a single day.

Moro was mentally prepared to ask his friends for money again.

However, before tomorrow's auction begins, of course, we'll earn as much as we can.

On the way to the Sky Fountain Square.

Menchi glanced at Kurapika's profile and suddenly said:

"A couple of days ago, I heard from a friend in the association that a newcomer got his license and, in less than a year, earned a one-star title for wiping out the Phantom Troupe. I never imagined that person was you."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Kurapika glanced at Menchi in silence without replying.

Just then, the streetlights on the street ahead turned on one after another.

Menqi gazed at the flickering streetlights ahead and muttered to herself:

"After I got my Hunter License, I planned to get a one-star title before I came of age, but now it seems like that's not going to happen, so I'm quite envious of you, Kurapika."

"The annihilation of the Phantom Troupe was basically Moro's achievement, and had little to do with me."

Kurapika lowered his eyelids and said calmly, "Besides... I have no interest in star ratings. I just want to find my people's eyes."

"Tsk, it seems you really don't care about this 'one-star' title."

Menchi glanced at Kurapika again.

She knew that Kurapika, as a newly promoted one-star hunter, had already received official notification from the association.

But after spending these days together, she noticed that Kurapika was very calm, as if nothing had ever happened.

Even for Kurapika, finding a great deal in the free market would be more exciting than this.

Thinking of this, Menqi pouted.

She confirmed that Kurapika didn't care about the One-Star title, but she felt it was still necessary to remind him that the One-Star title was not just an empty title.

It represents more authority and convenience, and one can also gain more benefits by leveraging the reputation of the title itself.

If you really want to get all the Scarlet Eyes back, then you should make good use of the one-star title and status.

Just as Menqi was about to speak, she suddenly raised an eyebrow, sensing a faint killing intent.

"Kurapika, someone's here..."

"Ah."

Even without Menchi's reminder, Kurapika sensed the killing intent emanating from the shadows.

His chain of contracts will remain in a physical state most of the time.

On the one hand, it can be used to mislead the enemy depending on the situation.

On the other hand, the Soul-Chasing Chain possesses hostility perception, allowing him to detect the presence and movements of enemies immediately.

Therefore, in theory, as long as Kurapika keeps the chains materialized, he can avoid any form of sneak attack from the enemy in advance.

Even as they sensed the hostility, the enemy's attack had already arrived...

The Soul Chains will also automatically defend against enemies in time, helping Kurapika block attacks.

This is what makes the Soul Chain ability so powerful.

However, under the mechanism of oath and constraint, the Soul Chain, like the Starburst Condensation, possesses extremely strong defensive and offensive capabilities, but also has a fatal flaw.

However, in a normal first encounter, this fatal flaw is not easily noticed by the opponent.

This also indirectly demonstrates the importance of intelligence in Nen combat.

Reminded by the Chain of Souls, Kurapika confirmed the presence of the enemy and then calmly observed his surroundings.

He and Mencius were already near the Sky Fountain Square.

In addition to the relatively bustling free market, there is also a paid Sky Botanical Garden near the square.

Kurapika's gaze slowly swept over the pedestrians coming and going on the walkway. After a moment's thought, he headed towards the Sky Garden.

Seeing this, Menqi immediately understood.

Compared to the crowds at the fountain square and the free market, the Sky Botanical Garden, which is open for business, is about to close at this time, so there will be fewer visitors.

To avoid harming passersby, luring the hidden enemy to the Sky Garden would be a better option.

Kurapika and Menchi turned toward the Sky Garden, but their pace remained natural.

Among the crowds coming and going in the distance.

Three figures weaved through the crowd, their eyes meeting briefly through the gaps in the throng.

They gradually gathered in one place while continuing to move forward.

"We've been discovered."

Among the three, a young man dressed in a black tracksuit and wearing black-rimmed glasses looked at Kurapika and Menchi in the distance with a cold gaze.

"Should we just take action?"

Another bald man with a face full of scars, his eyes fierce, asked in a low voice.

The remaining person didn't speak, but simply looked at the young man with black-rimmed glasses.

“Those two people wanted to lure us to the Sky Botanical Garden… Perfect, that's a better place to make our move.”

The young man with black-rimmed glasses said coldly.

All three of them came from Meteor City.

But they also have another identity—

Members of the gang under the command of the Ten Old Men.

Many years ago, the gang led by the Ten Old Men would use the pretext of dumping garbage to supply Meteor Street with supplies such as firearms.

In exchange, Meteor City will provide useful personnel to the gangsters.

The three gang members who have their eyes on Kurapika are the elite talents that Meteor City once sent to the gangs.

However, the attack on Kurapika was not at the behest of the mafia, but rather a decision made unilaterally by the three of them.

As for motivation...

It was simply to avenge the Phantom Troupe.

In fact, many people in Meteor City greatly admire the Phantom Troupe.

Not to mention them, even some members of the mafia regard the Phantom Troupe as idols.

Therefore, when these three gangsters from Meteor City learned of the Phantom Troupe's destruction, they were not only shocked but also filled with unbearable anger and hatred.

Many Meteor City residents who idolize the Phantom Troupe harbor thoughts of revenge. This kind of behavior can be considered a long-standing tradition in Meteor City.

And just as these three gang members figured out the killer's identity, Kurapika arrived at Yorknew City.

So, these three gang members, who were supposed to be responsible for maintaining order at the underground auction, followed their own instincts and left their posts, just to come and hunt down Kurapika.

"Walk."

The young man with black-rimmed glasses had a chilling murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Sky Botanical Garden.

After nightfall, the botanical garden staff began clearing the area.

Soon, as closing time approached, only the staff who were about to leave remained in the botanical garden.

Kurapika and Menchi arrived outside the botanical garden and slipped into the dimly lit garden from the blind spot of the security guard at the gate.

A small number of light-emitting lamps are distributed on the grass in the botanical garden and on the ropes hanging above the walkways.

Kurapika ventured alone into the depths of the botanical garden, eventually stopping on the grass in front of a large tree.

Numerous vines, like willow branches, entwine around the branches of the large tree, hanging down to the ground below.

Kurapika stood amidst the cascading vines, calmly looking back the way he had come.

Under the dim light, three figures gradually came into view.

It was the same three gang members who had followed them all the way.

"And the other woman?"

The bald man frowned when he saw that Kurapika was the only one there.

The young man with black-rimmed glasses didn't speak, but quickly scanned his surroundings, which were filled with lush plants of all kinds.

This environment is most suitable for Tibetans.

but……

Holding your breath perfectly is not so easy.

But the young man with black-rimmed glasses looked around and found nothing.

"Do it."

Nevertheless, he made the incredibly decisive decision to take action, drawing a large-caliber pistol equipped with a silencer from his waist.

The other two also immediately drew their silenced pistols.

next moment.

The three men, their bodies surging with Nen, simultaneously pulled the triggers.

In an instant, bullets carrying heat rained down on Kurapika.

Facing the hail of bullets coming from the front, Kurapika's expression remained completely unchanged. The Soul Chain in his hand danced automatically, forming an impenetrable defensive line in front of him.

Many bullets pierced through the hanging vines, but were ultimately stopped by the Soul-Chasing Chain.

Clang clang clang...!
As the vines fluttered, sparks burst forth.

Each spark represents the failure of a bullet.

The three gang members, led by the young man with black-rimmed glasses, naturally did not believe that they could defeat Kurapika with ordinary firearms alone.

The bald man and his companion with dark circles under their eyes both gathered more Nen on their right hands, which were holding guns, and directly channeled the Nen into the pistols.

In an instant,
Among the bullets flying from between the muzzle flashes were rhomboid bullets, which, by changing the rhythm, instantly increased the firepower by several levels.

However, even with the sudden surge in firepower, the defensive line formed by the Soul-Chasing Chains showed no signs of weakening, accurately and solidly blocking every single psychic bullet.

"They managed to defend against that?!"

The bald man and the man with dark circles under his eyes were suddenly startled.

They had been involved in gangs for many years and were used to fighting with firearms.

In past firefights, the combined firepower of the two of them was equivalent to that of a fifty-man squad.

But unexpectedly, they were all blocked by a chain.

The young man with black-rimmed glasses approached Kurapika from the side, and was secretly shocked to see his companion's modified firepower being blocked so easily.

at this time--

In the darkness, a figure silently swept past the bald man and the man with dark circles under his eyes who were still firing.

That figure was none other than Menqi.

Having spent years living deep in the mountains and forests, she has honed her skills in high-speed attacks on her prey.

The method is simple: use exquisite "absolute" techniques to conceal one's aura, and then seize the opportunity to strike at the fastest speed.

It's simple, but also efficient.

Before the bald man and the man with dark circles under their eyes could react, a jet of blood suddenly spurted from their carotid artery.

"Uh……!"

The two men fell to the ground in astonishment, and the crisp gunshots ceased.

Without the suppression of firepower, Kurapika glanced sideways at the young man with black-rimmed glasses who had already pressed forward, and the Soul Chain in his hand arched like a snake, hovering silently in front of him.

The young man with the black-rimmed glasses' expression changed; now the die was cast and he had no choice but to act.

His figure flew past the hanging vines, but in the next second he was struck hard, and his chest was stained with a large patch of blood.

"W-what...!"

The young man with black-rimmed glasses suddenly stopped, staring in astonishment at the other chain that had pierced his chest, which was actually mixed in with the hanging vines.

This guy can control two chains at the same time.

From the very beginning...

They had already devised a countermeasure and a killer move.

A young man wearing black-rimmed glasses collapsed and died.

Kurapika calmly retracted the chains.

"A defensive counter-attack ability that can precisely intercept attacks... a very powerful ability."

Suddenly, a sound came from the bushes not far away.

Kurapika and Menchi were both startled when they heard that voice.

The reason is—

The owner of the voice was very close to them, yet they didn't notice it at all.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not with them."

The person who spoke slowly emerged from the bushes.

The newcomer was slovenly dressed, unkempt, with stubble and a filthy headscarf. A few strands of hair peeked out from the gaps in the headscarf.

The person dressed like that is none other than King Freecss.

Facing the wary gazes of Kurapika and Menchi, Jin raised a finger and curled his cheek, revealing his intention: "Actually, my 'target' is Moro."

As soon as he finished speaking,

Kurapika suddenly raised his hand and swung out the Soul-Chasing Chain.

call out--

With a sharp, piercing sound, the Soul-Chasing Chain flew towards Jin like a snake.

Jin watched the approaching Soul-Chasing Chain with great interest, but calmly shifted his position to the side, letting the chain fly past him.

Simultaneously,

As he strode toward Kurapika, he casually raised his index and middle fingers and pressed them against one of the clasps of the Soul Chain.

Just hear a soft sound.

The taut Soul-Chasing Chain seemed to have been struck by a tremendous force, and the entire chain plummeted to the ground.

The force acting on the chains was then transmitted to Kurapika.

"Ok?"

Kurapika was startled, and his entire right arm drooped towards the ground along with the Soul Chain.

Chains of Souls...

There was no reaction to defend against the enemy?!
Jin seemed to see right through Kurapika's emotional fluctuations and said seriously, "Your chains are designed to defend based on the opponent's hostility, right?"

Speaking of which,

Jin glanced sideways at the Soul-Chasing Chain, which had already crashed heavily to the ground.

"In other words, as long as I suppress my hostility or the urge to attack you, I can disable its proper ability mechanism."

"!!!"

Kurapika's eyes changed drastically, as if facing a formidable enemy.

(End of this chapter)