Chapter 159 (1/2)

What Nangong Wuyue said aroused Hao Ren’s curiosity.

“A forbidden territory in the deep sea?” He stared at Nangong Wuyue. “I’ve heard from Vivian that no one has ever found the location of the City of Sirens. Could this be the forbidden territory?”

“I suppose,” said Nangong Wuyue. “Maybe there’s some special way to get in there. The deep sea is a mysterious place and very little’s been explored by humans. Perhaps, normal sirens could dive in there. But, mom has never mentioned about her hometown. It was like she didn’t want me to go there. I don’t know why.”

“The possibility of mom being there is low.” Nangong Sanba shook his head. “If she’s there, then why hasn’t she come to find us? She’s gone to the surface once, she could do it again if she wanted to.”

“I’m going to carry on the search even if I fail to find her in the end,” Nangong Wuyue said softly. “For years I’ve been looking for her and it’s become a part of my life.”

“Now, we more or less know what’s going on. You should’ve made it clear in the first place.” Hao Ren exhaled. He felt that the siblings’ story could make a drama series, 40 episodes at least. “Sanba, what’s your next move?”

“It’d be better if you called me Nangong.” A gloom cast over Nangong Sanba’s face. “I’m here for my sister. Now, I’m relieved she’s found herself a bunch of more-than-capable friends. But, I’m curious: are you lot a family?”

Nangong Sanba took a quick glance at everyone. It struck him as intriguing that Vivian and Lily—a vampire and a werewolf could get along with one another. At the same time, the 2.15-metre giant sitting opposite him had a scary grin, which implied he was anything but a normal human being. He just could not wrap his brain around it.

“Err…” Hao Ren remembered the statement of confidentiality he had signed. Before Nangong became one of them, he could not divulge anything. So, he went with his cover story. “This place is more like a shelter, a neutral and safe territory. We don’t care who, as long as one can live in peace and get along with others, one can stay.” Pointing at Vivian and Lily, Hao Ren continued, “Notice them? They live in peace with one another. You can stay if you want. Just pay some rental. But, I need to get a nod from from my superior.”

“It won’t be good for me to stay. I don’t want you to get into trouble.” Nangong Sanba declined the offer. “As a demon hunter, my job is not to stay in one place. An easy and comfortable life isn’t my cup of tea.”

Nangong Wuyue gave him a kick. “Brother, keep your head down. I’m serious.”

“Okay. I’ve got a job in Russia, helping a rich businessman drive out evil spirits in return for a handsome pay. No way I’m going to say no to that. I’ll go there in two days…”

So much for a demon hunter. Nangong Sanba was basically just a little better than a sorcerer, travelling around and driving out spirits for money. He would occasionally do things for free to collect information he needed, just as he did in England back then. However, he would not aim for the strong ones, like vampires and werewolves which could easily wallop him half dead. Nangong knew his limits. His targets were mostly those who were lower in the food chain like wraiths, or he would sometimes target curses and voodoo rituals. His idea was to be safe.

Nontheless, sometimes he would f*ck up just like he did in England. His venture to the ruins went terribly wrong when he stumbled unexpectedly into a swamp of wraith knights and a demon sealed in the crypts. He barely made it out alive thanks to Hao Ren.

Nangong Sanba recalled the incident. Then, he slapped the back of his head with his hand. “Ah, now I remember it. The crypt incident in England, it was you lot who saved my a**. You’re my saviour.”

“Hehe…you’re welcome.” Hao Ren waved his hand and played it down. Then, he yawned inadvertently.

Nangong Sanba read his signal. He tidied his shirt as he stood up. “It’s getting late. Before I go, I want to apologise for what I’ve done, which may have been offensive. If you need me, I promise I’ll do whatever I can to help. After all these years travelling around the world, I’ve got my own sources of intel.”

“You’re going now?” Hao Ren got to his feet. “If you don’t mind, you can stay here tonight.”

Then Y’zaks also pulled himself to his feet. His dull voice like thunder and his smile reminded one of a morbid, crying baby in the night. “Since you’re Wuyue’s brother, please feel at home. I have a spare bed in my room.”

Due to his over-sized body, Y’zaks had been sleeping on the floor all this while. Also, he did not want to inconvenice anyone. So, he left the bed unused.

Nangong Sanba almost freaked out as he stared at the 2.15-metre giant, whose smile was just shy from being intimidating. He stepped back inadvertently. “It’s so nice of you but, I’ve a rented place nearby. It’s late now and I’ll come over tomorrow, just to check on my sister. Hope you guys don’t mind.”