Gourmet Hunter - Chapter 387 (Patreon)

Chapter 387: The Enigmatic Old Man

So this woman insists on fifty thousand Jenny no matter what.

Luo slightly shook his head, turned around, and looked up at the woman sitting in the corner of the wall, grinning. She was dressed in long sleeves and pants, with a lean figure and a flat chest. Her short, flaxen hair and dark skin gave her features a more neutral look. If you didn't look closely, you might mistake her for a man.

"Are you with the Eagle Gang?" Luo asked.

"Hmm? You look unfamiliar. Here to cause trouble?"

The woman picked up a wrench and jumped down from the three-meter-high wall, landing steadily and coldly staring at Luo.

Her nickname was Yaya, and she was indeed a member of the Eagle Gang.

At this moment, Luo's appearance was that of a disreputable drunkard, quite unappealing. In the eyes of the opposite sex, his negative rating would double.

"I have some business with your leader. Can you introduce me?" Luo smiled habitually, not realizing that his smile appeared rather lecherous and somewhat sleazy.

Yaya wrinkled her nose, smelling the alcohol on Luo and seeing his nasty smile. She instinctively stepped back.

Her reaction made Luo pause, then he suddenly remembered that he was wearing the face of a lecherous old man. He quickly toned down his smile.

At least my teeth are pearly white, right? Is that so repulsive?

"Looking for my brother..." Yaya paused, then continued, "What business do you have with our leader?"

Your brother...?

Luo's thoughts stirred, and he said calmly, "I want to discuss a deal with him."

"Oh." Yaya rested the wrench on her shoulder, "No more talking. Pay fifty thousand Jenny first."

Since it could be resolved with money, Luo didn't want to make a fuss. He took out a small piece of gold and gave it to the woman.

"You're quite loaded." Yaya's eyes brightened as she took the gold.

"Lead the way," Luo said.

Having someone introduce him was better than visiting rashly.

"Follow me."

Yaya jumped, placing a foot on the nearby wall and leveraging herself up the three-meter-high alley wall with ease. For an ordinary person, her skills were impressive.

Luo jumped directly onto the wall.

Yaya, seeing this, looked surprised. She thought this old man was not simple. It was okay to take him to see her brother, but just in case, she would have the gang members prepare in advance.

After climbing down the wall and winding through a few paths, they arrived at a three-story building occupying a considerable area.

On the way, Luo noticed several small movements Yaya made, but he didn't mind and followed her into the building.

Inside was a spacious hall filled with various boxes and sleds. A quick glance showed about fifty people sitting on the boxes, male and female, but there were only two or three women.

Luo quickly scanned the room and found Geru was also there. It was quite unexpected. Fortunately, he hadn't used 【Ten】 all the way, appearing as an ordinary person to the Nen users, just letting his life energy flow away.

Geru stood beside a bald young man, and upon seeing Luo, she looked both surprised and disgusted. They had met only two hours ago, so she couldn't have forgotten.

"Leader, this guy wants to discuss a deal with you." Yaya walked quickly towards the bald young man, addressing Luo disrespectfully.

Everyone in the house was sizing up Luo, many with hostile gazes.

Luo calmly met their gazes, looking at the bald young man.

Including Yaya and Geru, there were fifty-three people. Without using 【Gyo】, it was unclear how many were Nen users.

The bald young man, named Ali, was the leader of the Eagle Gang and Yaya's elder brother, though they were not related by blood.

He unabashedly sized up Luo and said, "Speak, don't beat around the bush. I don't have the time."

Luo nodded and said straightforwardly, "I want to go to the Forbidden Zone."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the house changed instantly.

Ali was silent for a moment, glanced at his companions, then suddenly cursed, "Who the hell leaked the plan for the day after tomorrow?"

The people sitting on the boxes, leaning against the sleds, and standing in place all looked at each other, puzzled.

A few veins bulged on Ali's forehead, indicating his anger.

Geru folded her arms, watching the situation calmly.

"You are leaving for the Forbidden Zone the day after tomorrow?" Luo asked, surprised by Ali's words.

Ali was taken aback and the atmosphere turned awkward. Damn, he had inadvertently revealed their plan.

The expressions of the surrounding companions changed subtly.

Yaya covered her forehead, looking somewhat distressed.

After a moment, Ali coughed and admitted frankly, "Yes, since you're here, stay for a few days."

As he finished speaking, he grabbed a nearby wooden stick and rushed towards Luo, intending to knock him out.

Luo sidestepped Ali's heavy blow, tripped Ali's right leg, and then grabbed Ali's arm, twisting it cleanly in front of him. He asked, puzzled, "Why so agitated?"

Seeing this, everyone in the house picked up their weapons, be it knives, guns, sticks, or crossbows. There was even a large, distinctive wrench. They all stared at Luo with hostility, and the atmosphere became tense.

"Who the hell are you?" Ali asked through gritted teeth, enduring the pain.

He considered himself skilled, but before he could react, Luo had subdued him. His face flushed with embarrassment.

The other members of the Eagle Gang knew their leader's skills but were astounded that this old man had subdued him so quickly. Luo, with his drunken appearance, suddenly seemed like a profound master.

Geru, calmly observing Luo, was also surprised. She recognized Luo's solid skills and thought this old man, despite his lecherous appearance, had some real ability.

At this moment, Geru still hadn't realized that this old man was Luo, someone she never wanted to deal with again in her life.

Luo was about to answer Ali's question when the sound of a crossbow string being drawn rang out. An arrow shot towards the back of his head.

He tilted his head to the left, catching the arrow with his free hand. It was a strange arrow with a stone wrapped in thick cloth. It wouldn't be fatal, but it would surely cause dizziness if it hit the back of the head.

After catching the arrow, Luo twisted Ali's arm a bit more, causing Ali to yelp in pain and settle down.

"If you are heading to the Forbidden Zone, count me in."

Luo said, breaking the arrow in his hand. Then, he suddenly stomped on the ground, shattering the muddy floor into a network of cracks extending over ten meters in diameter.

"And don't get too excited. If I wanted to harm you, I wouldn't be so polite."

Ali and the rest of the Eagle Gang stared in shock at the shattered ground.

A stomp that cracked the ground—was this what he called polite?

Clang!

Yaya's large wrench dropped to the ground, and there was no damage to the floor tile it hit.

Seeing Luo's powerful stomp, Geru raised an eyebrow.

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