Chapter 266 - 266 244 It's You Who's Seeking Death

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266: Chapter 244 It’s You Who’s Seeking Death 266: Chapter 244 It’s You Who’s Seeking Death Li Chen didn’t hang up the phone, and before long, Yu Yueying had news. “I found them. A group of people came out from there, but they were all wearing hats, so I couldn’t see their faces clearly,” said Yu Yueying on the other end of the phone. Li Chen felt a surge of joy. Now that they had been located, things would be easier to handle. “Then, can you track their route and location through the surveillance footage?” There was a pause on the other end of the phone, then Yu Yueying spoke indifferently, “I can.” “Turn left when you go out, turn right after about two hundred meters, and get on Chongzhen Road . . .” Li Chen pursued the trail under the guidance of Yu Yueying’s phone instructions. Meanwhile, at a hotel elsewhere, several strong men walked into a room and then took off their hats. “I never thought it would be so easy to succeed.” One of them tied up the drowsy Ginseng Doll, hung it midair, and the Ginseng Doll, seemingly unconscious, let out a small cry of “awoo” and smacked its lips as if it were dreaming. Another strong man laughed heartily, “This job is really easy, and the client is paying so well.” He then placed the anesthesia gun on the floor. The others also laughed; with this deal, they wouldn’t have to work for several months at least. One of them placed an incense burner shaped object under the Ginseng Doll, inside it, some woodchip-like substance was burning, releasing strands of thick, fragrant smoke. The Ginseng Doll sniffed and inhaled all the smoke, which made it even more drowsy. This special Thai incense was specifically designed for the Ginseng Doll. The strong men laughed for a while before turning their attention to the Ginseng Doll. “I really didn’t expect such a creature to exist in the world.” One of them greedily eyed the Ginseng Doll; he could never have imagined the existence of such a human-like species before this. “Brother Lei, do you think this thing, like the Ginseng Fruit, could prolong life if eaten?” Another man swallowed his saliva, admitting that he had never eaten such high-grade delicacies before and wondered if it would taste better than pork or beef. Luckily the Ginseng Doll was a bit groggy at this point; or else, hearing these people discussing eating it might have made it run away immediately. “Yeah, yeah, why don’t we take the lead and try it out first?” The third man chimed in, eager about such a miraculous species that looked neither like an animal nor a plant; it was truly extraordinary. Listening to this, Brother Lei was also tempted. When he first saw the Ginseng Doll, he was amazed; honestly, if they hadn’t thrown the incense burner into the room right away, the Ginseng Doll might have escaped. After contemplating the Ginseng Doll, Brother Lei hesitated and finally shook his head, “No, we can’t explain that to the client.” “Brother Lei, what’s there to explain?” One of the men said with a sly laugh, “The client didn’t specify dead or alive. We don’t have to eat it all. Look, it’s half the size of a baby; we can have a little, and give the rest to the client. That way, we complete the job, get the reward, and even sample it. It’s perfect.” Brother Lei frowned and pondered. The job had been given to them last night by someone dressed entirely in black and with their face covered by a black cloth, offering a reward five times that of an ordinary job. Brother Lei had immediately accepted, taken the provided incense burner, and captured the Ginseng Doll this morning. Thinking back now, the ease of the task seemed somewhat uncanny, and at that time, he couldn’t see through the client, knowing nothing of their strength or capability. “Brother Lei, I know what you’re worried about,” the man beside him continued, “That client is just some chick. Despite her attempts to conceal it, I could tell. Are we really afraid of a chick?” Another man spoke up, “Brother Lei, I think Xiao Liu makes sense. Why not go all the way, snatch the Ginseng Doll, and then deal with the client . . .” He didn’t finish his sentence, but his gesture of slitting the throat with his hand was clear enough. If they did so, not only could they get the reward, but they could also resell the Ginseng Doll, earning themselves a tidy profit. This suggestion stirred the others considerably; their greed was evident in their eyes. Such a magical Ginseng Doll could easily be worth millions, right? With so many rich people in the world, there would certainly be buyers. Brother Lei was also tempted, yet he still didn’t speak out, wary of the employer’s potential terrifying background and power, which could mean death for them all if they betrayed and murdered her. Such examples were not unusual for people in their line of work. “Brother Lei, you know what you’re worried about. We’ll just leave Huaxia after pulling off this job. The world is vast, and with money, we can go anywhere. Haven’t you always wanted to mount a foreign steed? Those foreign girls are something else.” With this, the others laughed, and even Brother Lei was persuaded, his smile indicating his acceptance of the suggestion. “Alright, then how should we eat this thing? Steamed? Braised? Fried?” Their gazes once again fell on the Ginseng Doll that was still hanging midair as if in deep sleep. “Xiao Liu, can you cook?” Xiao Liu shook his head vehemently. Cooking was out of the question; it’d be easier to kill him. “Won’t cooking cause it to lose its essence?” asked someone, “How about eating it raw?” Eat it raw? A few people were stunned, but then it seemed to make sense. They gathered around the Ginseng Doll, which was still oblivious and even sneezed before continuing to open its mouth, dazed and confused. “Brother Lei, you go first.” A person nearby handed over a dagger, “Let’s cut off its hands first.” Brother Lei took the dagger, eyeing the tender Ginseng Doll with great interest, and was about to make a cut when suddenly, a loud noise erupted. “Boom” The doors of the hotel were blasted open, and the people turned their heads, only to see a figure standing at the entrance. “Are you looking for death?” The men frowned and reached for their weapons. Li Chen stood at the entrance, his gaze quickly fixed on the Ginseng Doll suspended midair, and he was furious! Looking for death? It’s you who are looking for death! Seeing Li Chen’s expression, the experienced men knew he was here for the Ginseng Doll. Without a word, Liu Zi and the others drew their guns and aimed at Li Chen. You have guns in hand, do you think you can still jump around? But in an instant, Li Chen, who had been at the entrance, was already before them. “You’re looking for...” Liu Zi had a vicious look on his face, but before he could finish, Li Chen waved his hand forcefully, sending him flying into the wall with a heavy thud. The other three immediately attacked. Brother Lei’s eyes turned cold as he threw a hard elbow strike aimed to shatter the jaw, but mid-air, Li Chen’s fist collided with his elbow. The usually icy Brother Lei now had a face the color of liver. He felt as if his elbow had completely shattered. How is this possible? This man’s strength is so exaggerated it’s like being hit with a sledgehammer. Brother Lei was horrified inside. The pain in his elbow made him step back continuously, while Li Chen’s kick sent the remaining two flying. In an instant, three of the four men who had been standing were knocked unconscious, leaving only Brother Lei with a face full of cold sweat. Li Chen walked slowly towards Brother Lei, who held his injured elbow protectively, his eyes full of dread. He thought, why was the bounty so high when the task seemed so simple? It was a trap. If it was just a theft or robbery, no matter how difficult, they might have completed it. But with such a terrifying person involved, he wouldn’t have taken the job even if his life depended on it. Damn it, he’d been blinded by money. He should have investigated first. “In Jianghu, I accept this outcome. Take your things back, and from now on, I’ll steer clear,” Brother Lei said with a face full of cold sweat. With his experience, Brother Lei knew that one wrong move could result in being torn to shreds by this man, leaving nothing behind. “Who sent you?” Li Chen asked indifferently. “A person in black clothing. She came to us last night, said there was a job and asked if we would take it. She offered a high fee, so I accepted right away,” Brother Lei spoke rapidly, not hiding anything. “What were the black-clothed person’s distinguishing features?” Li Chen continued. “It was night, and I couldn’t see clearly. All I know is that it was a woman; nothing else,” Brother Lei replied quickly. A woman? Li Chen frowned. He hadn’t offended any skilled women, and this person also knew about the Ginseng Doll—she must have been watching him for a long time. Just as Li Chen was about to ask more, sudden piercing screams from the Ginseng Doll came from behind. He turned to look, only to see a black-clad figure clutching the Ginseng Doll, leaping out of the window! This is bad! Li Chen’s heart tightened. Ignoring Brother Lei and the others, he immediately followed and jumped down. In an instant, the room was empty. If not for the three men still lying on the floor, Brother Lei might have thought everything that just happened was a dream. Moreover, this was from the fifth floor, and the person had just jumped down as if not caring at all. After a while, Brother Lei came to his senses, realizing his back was drenched with cold sweat. These people were beyond what he could afford to provoke. Forget it, time to wash my hands of this line of work. Elsewhere, Li Chen had just leaped out the window. Passersby were startled to see a man jumping down all of a sudden.

Chapter 266 - 266 244 It's You Who's Seeking Death

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