I'm extremely interested in Nen abilities.

Chapter 180 I Can't Accept It

"I really, really can't run anymore..."

Claudie leaned against the corner of the small warehouse wall, speaking as if he were gasping for breath.

His once slicked-back hair was now a mess after running for nearly 10 kilometers, his suit jacket was nowhere to be found along the way, and his leather shoes had been thrown off at the beginning. If it weren't for "Jingbulat" controlling him and maintaining the "Entanglement" to strengthen his body's defenses, his soles would be covered in blisters and festering by now.

This is probably why Claudi completely trusted the Shadow Beast, Hell Elephant, who was covering his retreat. And it was true; if Hell Elephant hadn't shared its power with him, how could he have run so fast?

"We can't stop yet. They'll find us soon enough that we're only this far away."

"Jingbulat" sitting next to him suddenly opened his eyes and frowned slightly.

While he was running wildly with Claudi on this side, on the other side, the two spiders whose numbers were unknown had already dealt with the "Jingyu Elephant" and another Yin Beast that were left to cover their retreat.

The latter is a spent force, a complete suicide mission.

The former... In fact, if he had teammates to cooperate with, even if they weren't Kurapika-type special attackers, even if Shizuku was there to support him, "Jingyuxiang" would still want to take a chance and try to use the stars to deal with the guy disguised as Machi, as well as the other exploding girl chewing gum.

However, the current situation is that the other side has two people working together, while "Jing Yuxiang" is no match for them.

The person Jingyang controls using the Star Mark can only use the manipulation type of Nen ability—for example, using the person being controlled by the Star Mark to use the Star Mark, which is simply a person-to-person transmission; or he can use the Flying Star Bubble, which is actually a bit of a stretch because it involves some emission techniques. Therefore, depending on the quality of the vessel he is possessing at the time, the ease with which he can use the Flying Star Bubble will vary.

Of course, there's also the most important ability, "Meteor Like the Wind." Without this ability, when Jing Yang possessed the purple ape, he would probably have been defeated by "Machi" in just a few moves.

The difference in raw strength between Purple Ape and "Machi" is too great.

Without the "Meteor Like the Wind" technique to compensate, it's hard to imagine having any chance of fighting back.

Alternatively, Jingyang could detach his consciousness and command the person controlled by Xingbiao to use his Nen abilities. In the specific example of Yuxiang, he could command Yuxiang to use Yuxiang's own Nen abilities—the problem is that if Jingyang were to release the possession, he would lose control of the battle; and without the support of Meteor Like the Wind, even if the opponent is only "Machi," the outcome is self-evident.

Under such circumstances, it is difficult to guarantee the success rate of "Jingyuxiang" using the star mark.

If it fails, the leak of the starred intelligence is highly likely.

Furthermore, "Machi" may soon deduce, based on the similar close combat skills of "Prison Elephant" and "Purple Ape," that these two people were already controlled by the same manipulation ability.

In summary, after realizing that he was not confident of succeeding in obtaining the star, "Jingyuxiang" didn't bother with the effort and simply sought an opportunity to die.

As the chewing gum girl, Babu, detonated her head, he scratched his palm with his fingernail, destroying the starred account, erasing all traces, and completely deleting it.

Then the pressure shifts to "Gymbald".

At least, before Claudi has finished using up his remaining energy, he can't be allowed to be caught by "Machi" and his companion.

While Jingyang was pondering, Claudi, who was next to him, finished catching his breath and made a phone call. His tone seemed fierce, but the panic on his face had not faded, making him appear somewhat fierce on the outside but weak on the inside.

"They've run this far, surely they won't chase after us?" Claudi muttered to himself after hanging up the phone.

“They are already on their way,” said Jingbulat.

"What!?"

……

"Wow, it can really run fast."

Two figures sped along the road like lightning, and soon spotted a semi-abandoned gas station on the roadside ahead.

"Hiding here?"

"Machi" stopped, hands in her pockets, as Babu rushed up behind her.

“Too slow.” “Machi” looked up and saw that she didn’t have a watch on her wrist.

“I don’t like sports.” Bab calmly walked into the semi-abandoned gas station. “They ran away, so why did we keep chasing them?”

"Don't you have any self-respect? We're thieves! How can we let what we've set our sights on get away?"

"Machi" said dismissively.

Two minutes later, they searched the gas station inside and out, but there was no one there.

"It seems they changed direction halfway through," said Bab.

"We've been tricked!" "Machi's" face darkened. "It's all your fault!"

"Why blame me?" Bab unwrapped a piece of chewing gum and popped it into his mouth. "I know I'm powerful, but not powerful enough to cover a radius of 10 kilometers with my abilities. Please don't over-mythologize me."

A vein popped out on Machi's forehead.

……

"Don't worry, it will take them a while to find this place."

"Jingblat" said in the small warehouse.

He glanced at the phone clutched tightly in Claudi's tense hand. "Calling more people won't help. You should have seen what level the Phantom Troupe is at. Do you really think the mafia is qualified to deal with them? The difference in strength is too great."

Claudi said with dissatisfaction, "We have to think of a way, right? Are we just going to let them go like this? They managed to sneak into the Ten Elders' conference room today, but who knows if they'll suddenly appear in our family tomorrow and start a massacre?"

"Jingbulat" asked, "Will it be yes or no?"

Claudi exclaimed, "What do you mean? Does our survival depend entirely on the whims of people like the Phantom Troupe? They can kill us whenever they want?"

Jing Yang recalled many scenes from the Yorknews arc of the manga and said fairly, "Although it's a bit of an exaggeration, it seems to be true. The fact that a gang like yours can survive is probably just good luck; you just haven't run into people like the Phantom Troupe before. Of course, if you have V5 backing you or something, then disregard what I said."

Claudi was stunned for a long time, then suddenly asked in confusion, "'You'?"

"Jingbulat" patted him on the shoulder, stared into the latter's eyes, and commanded, "After you go back, send the treasure map and the statue of Zhenwu Ksitigarbha Buddha to..."

Where should I send it?

The first and safest target that came to Jingyang's mind was actually a person's name: Bisky.

Should it be sent to the Hunter Association, addressed to Bisky?

Aunt Bisky isn't like Netero; she's not that malicious and definitely wouldn't steal someone's beloved possessions, especially "children's" things. The size of the Shinmu Jizo Buddha statue can be considered a gemstone, and I reckon it would please the old lady... However, Bisky travels the world and wanders all over the place; if she hasn't signed for it with the Hunter Association anytime soon, then I won't be able to get it for the time being.

"Blatter, what nonsense are you spouting!" Claudi angrily slapped "Blatter's" hand away and snapped, "Even if we share the same fate—"

"Shh, shut up," Jingblat said, displeased.

Claudi immediately shut his mouth, his face filled with terror. He tried to speak, making muffled noises, but his lips seemed to have a different idea, remaining tightly closed and unmoved.

“Wait a minute, the Zhenwu Ksitigarbha Buddha statue is in your hands, isn’t it?” Jingbulat looked suspiciously at Claudi, who was making futile sobs with his mouth tightly shut. “If it’s in your hands, slap yourself on the left cheek. If it’s not in your hands, slap yourself on the right cheek. Slap hard, it doesn’t count if there’s no handprint.”

"Snapped!"

Claude watched in disbelief as his hand moved on its own, slapping himself hard across the face.

Chapter 181 Shadows

The slap landed on Claudi's right cheek.

"Jingbulat" slapped him on the left cheek again, "Damn it, what are you pretending for in the meeting room if the Buddha isn't in your hands?"

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Claudie wanted to yell angrily, but his mouth remained tightly shut and he could only whimper.

He was filled with rage; it must be Yu Xiang's doing! Had that kid secretly sided with Blatter? So, when transferring special abilities, did he give Blatter an even better one? What a damned traitor!

Otherwise, how could Blatt have the ability to control me like this!

"Is the Buddha statue no longer in your possession, or was it never ever in your possession?"

"Jingbulat" suddenly asked again, "Let's stick to the old rules: if it's been handled by you, slap the left cheek; if it hasn't, slap the right cheek."

Claudie slapped himself with his left hand, his eyes blazing with anger.

This guy did indeed find the statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, so the treasure map is most likely genuine as well.

While slapping the other person's right cheek, "Jingbulat" pondered to himself, then asked, "The treasure map and the Buddha statue were found together? Come on, let me slap you in the face."

"Slap!" Claudi immediately delivered another left slap, he was trembling with anger.

They were indeed discovered together.

"The Buddha statue is lost, but the treasure map is still there? What a slap in the face."

"Slap!" Another left slap.

As long as the treasure map is still there, it's good that the effort wasn't in vain.

"How did it get lost? — Was it intercepted by Kakin's men?" "Jingblat" stared intently at Claudi, who was trembling with anger but kept his mouth shut, only exhaling hot breath from his nostrils. "Or did you hand it over to Kakin voluntarily?"

This time, Claudi didn't slap her.

In other words, neither "yes" nor "no" is a correct answer to this question.

This guy himself doesn't know how he lost it.

"Clap!"

"Jingblat" rolled his eyes and slapped the guy across the face twice. Anyway, with the star rating, his mouth would heal even if it was smashed, so he could slap him all he wanted. Besides, he hadn't used much force; the swelling on Claudi's cheeks had already subsided.

"Alright, that's settled then." "Jingblat" gave Claudi one last address, patted Claudi's cheeks in his hands, and smiled. "Go back quietly, don't tell anyone, send the treasure map to this address, and then I'll think about it... oh, and then you can end your own life. Bye!"

He snapped his fingers perfunctorily, kicked open the door of the small warehouse, and pointed to the side of the street.

Watching Claudi's hasty retreat, "Jingblat" straightened his shirt and tie at the entrance of the small warehouse, spat twice, swept his hair back, and head held high as he went to find a place where "Machi" and the others could easily find him to commit suicide.

……

Is it really necessary to switch to this direction and look again?

Babu walked along the road chewing gum, his face expressionless, but his tone was very reluctant.

"What do you know, newcomer? Do you know how long the captain has made everyone wander the world aimlessly in search of the True Martial King's treasure?" "Machi" walked ahead. "If I can find the treasure map, or even just a statue of the True Martial King, hmph, this captain's position wouldn't be bad at all!"

The person behind remained silent for a while.

Bab suddenly asked, "Lieying, I remember you were number 4?"

"Maggie" stared with dead fish eyes and didn't say a word.

“And the leader is number 0,” Barb asked curiously. “How can you change the tattoo of spider number 4 to number 0? I’d like to ask you that. Oh right, tattoos can’t be changed!”

Upon hearing this, "Machi" couldn't help but sneer, "Foolish! Just because you can't change doesn't mean I can't. Who do you think I am?"