Chapter 268: The Great Road to Heaven

Feng Lai listened, then turned around and began persuading Jiang Cheng.

"Cang Hai, little brother, the wilderness is indeed dangerous, but for a Second-level Force Warrior like you, especially when you are alone...

For our Level Four and Level Five Force Warriors, we go in groups of several people; basically we can walk across the wilderness, and no one dares to provoke us."

As he spoke, he gave a signal to the few people beside him.

"Yeah, yeah."

The people beside him immediately echoed.

"Cang Hai, we have you protected; don't worry, nothing will happen to you."

"We have three Level Five Force Warriors here, and three Level Four; what could happen to you by following us? On the contrary, you can use this chance to gain some good experience. You should know, not everyone in the sect gets this opportunity—only you can team up with us."

"Cang Hai, this time you team up with us, first boost your experience; once you get familiar, we'll also share the loot with you—win‑win for everyone."

Of course, that's what they say, but the specifics still depend on Jiang Cheng's performance.

If this time the latter goes and doesn't hit a single Exotic Beast, then there will be no next time.

If this time the latter performs well, even far exceeding their expectations, then later, whatever they say, they will also bring Jiang Cheng along. Regarding the loot, they'll give a bit according to the situation; the latter is only a Second-level Force Warrior, presumably easy to get rid of.

"Thanks for everyone's kindness, but I'm timid, so I'll first improve my strength; when an opportunity arises, I'll cooperate with you then," Jiang Cheng said with a look of regret.

The few people, seeing this, couldn't help feeling annoyed.

A mere Second-level Force Warrior; they've already invited him like this, and he still doesn't give them face.

Do they really think they're a big deal? "Fine, take your time improving your strength, but going from Second-level to Level Four isn't easy; some people may never reach it in a lifetime."

"Isn't that right? I know a few people; a few years ago they were Second-level, and after several years they're still Second-level."

"It's kind of funny when you think about it; so many people beg us to take them, and we don't take them."

"Isn't that so?"

"Enough, say a few fewer words; telling him more won't help, let's go."

The few people said this while walking away.

"Cang Hai, have you really decided? Miss this chance and there won't be another," Feng Lai asked, his expression also a bit grim.

Jiang Cheng nodded.

"Alright."

Feng Lai said nothing more, and decisively turned and left.

Counting this time, he had already given two chances; to be honest, he originally had a fairly good opinion of the latter.

As the other side didn't cherish it, never mind; later, the great road to heaven, each will go a separate side.

Jiang Cheng turned around and walked forward.

There was not much turbulence in his heart.

Were the few people's demands excessive?

In fact, not really excessive.

Only those who have experienced it know that a Level Two or Level Three Force Warrior hunting alone in the wilderness is almost a death sentence.

With a capable leader, both the experience gained and the safety increase greatly.

Given that, others must want something from you, right? After all, they're not your parents, so not getting loot in the previous times is understandable.

Unfortunately, he's not some Level Two or Level Three Force Warrior, nor is he a clueless rookie at wilderness hunting.

If he agrees to team up, it's not the other side leading him, but him taking the others for a ride; in the end, even if he gets a share of the loot, it's likely pitifully small—so it's not being clueless, what else is it.

Jiang Cheng's return didn't cause any stir at headquarters, or rather, the vast majority didn't know he had gone out to the wilderness.

However, when he got home, it immediately caused a stir. After all, they would never have thought Jiang Cheng had only been on a one‑day business trip and returned, and would stay at home for the following period.

Jiang Cheng also enjoyed this rare warmth.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Ye Ying returned after completing her mission, exchanged about three million Calming Pills for him again, fulfilling her earlier promise, and indicated that she would now cultivate for a while and also adapt to the new Psychic Weapon.

Jiang Cheng hadn't never thought about having Ye Ying help exchange the remaining over one million pills, so his Visualization Method could directly reach Mastery Level.

He thought about it, but decided against it.

One lie requires countless lies to sustain.

Better to go to the Black Market oneself; after all, need to buy Secret Medicine, so it's a convenient side task.

And after taking the second batch of Calming Pills, Jiang Cheng felt his Spiritual Power in the brain, on the basis of proficient Visualization Method, doubled.

It turned out that each time he could absorb up to ten thousand Force Light Points, now he could absorb up to twenty thousand at once.

The increase is a bit smaller than reaching Mastery Level in Visualization Method, but still within acceptable range.

Jiang Cheng glanced at the date.

There were about ten days left until mid‑month.

He estimated that in less than two days, a headquarters mission would arrive.

In fact, the next day he received a mission alert, no longer like the previous two times where Bing Li called to remind him.

The mission target, overview, time, etc., were all written on the screen.

Jiang Cheng read it word for word and felt something was off.

This time's mission was also an assassination.

However, the target was different.

The previous time it was people from Kuangfeng Martial Arts School, because they were the protection racket for a loan company.

This time, it was a Deputy Captain of the Southern City Law Enforcement Bureau.

The reason was corruption, bribery, and covering up wrongdoing.

Honestly, when he saw those eight characters, Jiang Cheng thought he had misread them.

Do we even need to say that?

In the vast Poor District, why do gangs run rampant, ordinary people treated like fish meat, left to be slaughtered— is it not because behind the gangs is the Law Enforcement Bureau? The gang members, who seem like ferocious demons committing every evil, are merely pieces on a board.

If that's the reason we must execute the Deputy Captain called Song Gang, then logically, the ones who should be executed are definitely more than just him.

But the result? The Dawn Society acts as if they didn't see it, indifferent.

So this matter certainly isn't as simple as the mission says; it must conceal hidden mechanisms.

Of course, if we truly follow the mission's requirements, it's actually not difficult.

The target's home address is already provided above; we just need to ambush on the road. With his Gunmanship, a Level 3 Original Force Warrior can finish it with a single shot—any protective measures would only add a few more shots.

The Dawn Society also took this into account, which is why they handed this mission to him.

But Jiang Cheng does not want to become an emotionless killer.

If the opponent truly is that kind of person, he wouldn't be merciful.

If not…

Jiang Cheng's brows furrowed even tighter.

(End of Chapter)