Chapter 1537: A Promise Worth a Thousand Jing in Nightless City (part 2)
There are benefits!
"What about the deposit?”
Jason, leaning against the inside of the prison cart, lifted his head, gazing at ‘Jing’.
"Is that how ‘Lower City District’ sharpens people?”
"You’ve become just like those guys.”
‘Jing’ sighed heavily.
Then, with a mouthful, another scroll emerged.
Looking at the scroll, Jason frowned.
It’s not that there’s a problem with the scroll.
But it’s covered in saliva.Someone else’s saliva.
This made Jason feel a bit disgusted. .
The next moment, Jason’s gaze turned to Holle Viktoria.
Holle Viktoria immediately understood Jason’s intention, quickly bent down to pick up the soggy scroll, then wiped it clean meticulously and handed it to Jason with a big smile.
"Your scroll.”
Holle Viktoria’s voice was gentle, like the spring breeze.
That flattering smile was filled with enthusiasm.
One could barely see any trace of Holle Viktoria’s cursing and arrogance at the port.
‘Jing’ did not mind Holle Viktoria’s actions.
He pointed at the scroll and said.
"This is a secret technique concerning the body.”
"Upon completion, it can make your body become more solid and powerful.”
"And gain a higher level of defense.”
‘Jing’ wasn’t deceiving Jason.
This secret technique indeed had such effect.
There wasn’t even the slightest exaggeration.
However, there were indeed drawbacks.
But when negotiating terms…
Of course, the drawbacks must be hidden.
But Jason wasn’t going to let that slide.
"What are the drawbacks?”
Jason asked directly.
"You would endure bone-crushing pain.”
"And…”
"It’s extremely time-consuming.”
‘Jing’ spread his hands and paused for a moment, then continued: “But trust me, once you master it, you will feel it is worth every bit.”
Jason nodded.
That was as if acknowledging ‘Jing”s statement.
Then—
"Not enough!”
Jason said this.
"I need a secret technique that’s less difficult, preferably one that can be quickly mastered and has no side effects.”
Jason once again stated his demand.
"Do you think there are such secret techniques?”
"You’re not new to the Mystical Side, why are you still harboring such fantasies?”
"Which technique with minimal difficulty and quick mastery doesn’t come with huge side effects?”
"Unless you don’t require power.”
"Believe me, it’s the best there is.”
‘Jing’ had a look of wanting what’s best for Jason.
However, Jason completely ignored him.
Just stared at ‘Jing’.
After about two to three seconds, ‘Jing’ compromised.
No choice, at this time, Jason held the advantage.
He had to compromise.
But later, when the plan started?
That would be his home ground.
Thinking of this, ‘Jing’ suddenly had no worries anymore.
"Alright, alright.”
"I have a kind of secret technique here, of moderate difficulty, also relatively quick to master, with decent power and moderate side effects—this counts as knowledge recognized as a secret technique even within the Council.” ℝ𝒶ɴ𝐎𝖇Εṡ
"And, it complements you well.”
"Your flames… lack power.”
"It’s just right with it.”
‘Jing’ seemed well-prepared, only slightly pausing before speaking directly.
After finishing, another scroll came out.
This time, without needing Jason’s gaze signal, Holle Viktoria diligently wiped the scroll clean and handed it over.
Jason took the scroll.
"Now let me talk about my plan…”
Bam!
‘Jing”s words were interrupted once again.
Sitting opposite ‘Jing’, Jason lifted a foot and kicked open the back door of the prison cart.
The sturdiness of the prison cart was unquestionable.
Including the doors of the prison cart.
But the door latch was too slender for Jason.
Even though it was made of the same material as the door and the prison cart itself.
It was still bent by Jason’s kick.
The door of the prison cart opened.
With more leftover force, it collided.
Clang!
Such a sound naturally attracted the driver’s attention.
Screech!
During the emergency brake, Jason raised his hand and threw Holle Viktoria out of the car, and yelled loudly—
“‘Jing’ has escaped!”
The voice was loud enough for the whole street to hear.
As he completed all this, Jason just disappeared in front of ‘Jing’.
Talks, surely must go on.
But agreeing to talk doesn’t mean consent.
Jason never considered such agreements with the tiger.
Jason is certain that if he follows Jing’s so-called plan, he will die without a trace.
This is not what he wants.
Everything happened too suddenly.
Even Jing was momentarily taken aback.
When he came to his senses, he wasn’t angry, just smiled.
Jason’s reaction was more intense than he had imagined.
However, it was not beyond his expectations.
The only surprise was that Jason had already acted.
"Alas.”
Jing jumped out of the car.
Then, without even glancing at Holle Viktoria, he ran in a direction.
He believed Holle Viktoria would take care of herself.
And him?
He needed to execute the most critical part of the plan.
He named the entire plan—
"Hide and Seek.”
However, just before leaving, Holle Viktoria raised her hand and waved behind her.
Bang!
An explosion sent the prison van flying into the air.
The two escorts who had just gotten out of the car were blown to pieces by the shockwave before they could react.
Holle Viktoria was also thrown a dozen meters away, falling into unconsciousness.
Unable to spot Jason’s figure.
"Did he run far away?”
"Alas.”
Jing sighed.
Then, he walked away without looking back.
When Jing’s figure completely disappeared from sight.
Jason’s figure flickered and vanished in the flames on the side.
Explosion.
Flames.
Immediately, the alarms in Uptown sounded.
Having just returned to the heavily guarded, barrier-protected council, Yao casually submitted his task.
Then, the councilor received news of Jing’s escape the first time.
He was initially taken aback.
His eyes full of surprise.
In Yao’s understanding, there was no chance for Jing to resist.
The initial behavior confirmed this.
Wait!
The beginning?
As if realizing something, Yao’s face changed.
He instinctively raised his hand, prepared to radiate light.
But, it was too late!
A part of a little finger slipped from his coat pocket.
It was a part of Jing’s little finger.
Not the fingertip.
The position of the second joint.
An inconspicuous place on the entire arm.
Yao knew it was placed in his pocket when he grabbed Jing’s arm.
Not knowing what method was used, he never noticed.
And it was lethal!
Yao tried his best to retreat, isolating this power.
But the outcome would not change.
Bang!
The section of the little finger exploded.
A small mist of blood appeared.
The blood mist spread.
Yao’s hand shimmered with light.
The blood mist was instantly dispelled.
However, Yao’s face was somber.
In his perception, a peculiar power emerged here.
Not strong.
Yet tenacious.
And, clear.
That’s right!
Clear!
Yao could even feel the ripples it released.
Like waves, heading toward the Lower City District.
Skipping zones 16, 17, 18, and so on.
Until…
Deep in Zone 30.
There, a long-standing altar rose slowly from the ground.
Twelve Black Knights lined up, watching the slowly ascending altar.
Then, they drew the long swords from their waists.
Charge!
Roar!
Silent command received countless responses.
On the wilderness, hundreds of thousands of monsters swarmed the altar.
They’ve been waiting long for the “path.”
Finally, found it.
Now is their time to fulfill their mission!
A crimson gate appeared on the altar.
No physical presence.
It was merely created by ethereal light.
But when those monsters charged through this gate, it was as if they passed through a real door.
They appeared in Uptown.
Precisely the true core of Uptown: the council!