Chapter 136 - Unexpected Clue (2/2)

Although Ruin Hunters didn’t really want Oray and hoped more for supplies, Oray’s credit was still acceptable in First City’s sphere of influence. Despite the fluctuations in value, the volatility wasn’t too exaggerated.

“This is the shooting from before.” Jiang Baimian retracted her gaze.

Bai Chen—who had already arrived at the Hunter’s Guild and was looking at the gigantic screen at the entrance—muttered, “Liu Dazhuang…”

“You know him?” Long Yuehong asked acutely.

Bai Chen nodded. “I didn’t see who it was just now; I didn’t expect it to be him. He’s a relatively famous intelligence peddler in Weed City’s underground market.”

“Intelligence peddler? No wonder…” In Long Yuehong’s limited knowledge, this was a high-risk occupation.

At this moment, Jiang Baimian swept her gaze and saw a few people enter from the side door.

The leader was slightly shorter than Jiang Baimian and wore a thick, camel-colored coat. Her blond hair was gently draped over her shoulders. Her eyes were light blue, and the pores on her face were slightly large, making her skin appear relatively rough. She was a woman in her thirties. She had average looks but exuded a charm.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Baimian connected her to Christina, the vice president of the local Hunter’s Guild.

Jiang Baimian became increasingly certain when she saw many guild members salute her.

Jiang Baimian then turned her head and said to Shang Jianyao, “She’s here.”

Shang Jianyao confirmed his target and strode over.

Beside Christina, one of the three muscular men in black clothes stepped forward and blocked Shang Jianyao. During this process, his hand reached toward his waist.

“President Christina,” Shang Jianyao shouted in broken Red River language.

As Shang Jianyao had an outstanding appearance and didn’t show any hostility, Christina smiled kindly. “You can use Ashlandic directly. What’s the matter?”

Her pronunciation was perfect.

“President Christina,” Shang Jianyao said sincerely. “I’m a newly joined Hunter, and you’re a member of the guild. I’m an outsider, and so are you. So…”

These words—which sounded a little messy and illogical—made Shang Jianyao feel like a new hunter eager to cling to the higher-ups.

Christina said with an unchanged expression, “So… we have to help each other.”

She then smiled. “I have a meeting. Come to my office at 9:30. Room 308 on the third floor.”

With that said, she walked to the staircase. Just as she and Shang Jianyao passed each other, she suddenly stretched out her hand and secretly patted Shang Jianyao’s butt.

Jiang Baimian—who had been paying attention—was stunned when she saw this. Fortunately, she had a strong mental fortitude and did not show any abnormalities.

After Christina and her bodyguards disappeared, Jiang Baimian approached Shang Jianyao and suppressed her smile. “Any thoughts?”

“I was careless,” Shang Jianyao said truthfully.

“Oh?” Jiang Baimian vaguely guessed what Shang Jianyao meant.

“I should have called her Mom.” Shang Jianyao did a self-reflection.

Jiang Baimian lowered her head and chuckled. She composed herself and said, “It’s not your fault. She didn’t show anything wrong, and she’s clearly an old hand.”

After calming down her team member, she joked, “Are you going later?”

Shang Jianyao fell into deep thought. It was unknown what he was thinking.

Jiang Baimian restrained her smile and said seriously, “My opinion is not to go. There’s no mission that requires the sacrifice of a team member. We still have many solutions, and you have plenty of targets.”

“I can make her a little cornier,” Shang Jianyao said slowly.

“That’s also an idea…” Jiang Baimian nodded gently. “But we should consider it and be careful.”

As they spoke, the large screen in the lobby changed again.

“Emergency mission (status update): Find clues regarding Liu Dazhuang’s murder.

“Further description: Someone encountered a gunman in the building…”

The latter part was a portrait of the person drawn according to the witness’s memories.

It was a man who was not short. He wore a cap, and his eyebrows gave off a sharp feeling. His eyes didn’t seem to be fully open.

Jiang Baimian only took a glance before she suddenly froze. Although the sketch didn’t resemble the person in mind, she still made the connection with the person based on his main characteristics.

Lei Yunsong! The missing Old Task Force’s team leader, Lei Yunsong!