It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Liu Zheng said calmly.

"Mr. Liu Zheng, you."

Anko understood his hidden meaning.

"Yes, I am an orphan."

He admitted it frankly.

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

Anko was ashamed of what he just thought.

"It's okay, this is actually a good thing for me."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

If it weren't for the resilience and ability to read people's expressions that he developed as an orphan, he probably wouldn't have lived to see his first delivery.

"Uh, okay."

Anko scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Mr. Stranger, if I can pay you, can you help me find my parents?"

I don’t know what words touched Fulla, the little girl suddenly spoke again.

"Oh? What's the reward?"

Liu Zheng asked.

As soon as he finished speaking, the window protected by iron bars opened a crack.

A pale little hand stretched out, holding a pendant inlaid with a ruby ​​in its palm.

"Sorry, I don't really need this."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

Although this pendant looks very valuable, it is of no use to him.

By the time he returns, Nightingale should have received the balance, and by then he will have some wealth again. There is no need to delay his journey for something that he doesn't know how much it can be sold for.

"This is the Blood Gem."

Anko suddenly said in shock.

"Ok?"

Liu Zheng observed the gem carefully and indeed found something unusual.

The interior of the ruby ​​is not semi-transparent stone, but contains many floc-like impurities that look like bloodshot.

He took out the diary from the city hall and found relevant information on it.

"Quest Item: Blood Gem"

"Quantity Demanded: Unlimited"

Unlimited demand means the more the better.

"Okay, I accept your request. However, I am only responsible for finding your parents and conveying your message. I cannot guarantee that I can bring them back alive."

Liu Zheng said.

Similarly, the message does not necessarily have to be passed on to the living, the same applies to passing it on to the dead.

"I understand. Please take the pendant, Mr. Stranger."

The little girl's voice was a little choked.

"That's not necessary. Just come and get it after I complete the commission."

He shook his head.

Since the city hall's demand for blood gems is unlimited, it means that there are a lot of these gems, so there is no need to rush.

"Without the ruby ​​pendant, Mom and Dad won't believe you."

The little girl explained.

"That's it, that's okay."

Liu Zheng didn't act pretentiously and walked to the window to take the gem.

"Name: Small Blood Gem (One-time)"

"Type: Props/Miscellaneous"

“Quality: Excellent”

"Effect 1: Direct use can restore your own 'blood quality'."

"Effect 2: It can provide additional effects when embedded in a weapon."

"Note: Filthy because of blood, holy because of filth."

“Can I take out a copy: Yes”

This is another item that is similar to the Killing Stone Fragment, having two types of items at the same time.

But what is "blood quality"?

"Do you know what this is?"

Liu Zheng looked at An Ke.

"This is a blood gem. It can only be produced in the body of a powerful beast."

And those who can hunt powerful beasts are naturally more powerful hunters.

Anko's previous comment that Fulla's father was an excellent hunter was just a courtesy. Now it seems that this Father John is indeed no simple person.

"Mr. Liu Zheng, please excuse me for a moment."

An Ke walked up to Liu Zheng and whispered in his ear.

(End of this chapter)

256. Chapter 255 Hunters are more terrible than beasts

256.

"what happened?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"This may not be convenient to say directly."

Anko said politely.

"It's okay, just tell me directly. I, Liu Zheng, have always acted uprightly and honestly. There is no need to hide from others."

He waved his tentacles in a heroic manner.

"."

An Ke could see that, whether it was real or fake, this stranger had a bit of a histrionic personality.

"Do you really want to complete Fulla's commission?"

He had no choice but to get straight to the point.

"Of course, isn't it right to take money from others and help them get rid of disasters?"

Liu Zheng asked curiously.

Even in a place like a metropolis, this is the most basic rule.

If it weren't for this rule, he would have died countless times.

"If that's the case, I don't recommend you take this commission."

Anko said.

"why?"

"Anyone who possesses the Blood Gem must be a very powerful hunter. And Father John's condition is clearly not right."

Anko said politely.

"What's wrong?"

However, Liu Zheng failed to understand what he meant.

"Under normal circumstances, hunters must participate in hunting and patrolling. Since Father John did not go at the beginning, there must be something wrong with him."

"And if he was recruited by the church or if he solved his own problems, then Fulla's mother wouldn't have to run out to look for him."

"I suspect that Father John may have transformed into a beast."

Anke hesitated for a moment, but still expressed his guess.

"Will the hunter who hunts the beast also become the beast?"

"Will do."

Anko nodded.

Although he had never seen it, he had heard similar rumors.

As to whether it is rare because there are fewer hunters, or because of the special nature of hunters, or because the hunters have dealt with them internally, it is unknown.

"Don't underestimate the beasts just because of the few you killed."

"They are just ordinary residents transformed, and they are not a big threat to real hunters."

"And it's hard to imagine how terrifying a beast a powerful hunter like Father John could become."

Anko shuddered.

The difference in fighting power between official hunters and ordinary residents is even greater than that between adults and children. This is also an important reason why the church can rule this city.

"I see. Then such a powerful hunter who turned into a beast should have a blood gem in his body, right?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Ah? Should, right?"

Anko said uncertainly.

"Did you hear it?"

He shouted toward the window.

"I heard you, sir."

The little girl said weakly.

"That's good. Your father may have turned into a beast, and your mother may have been killed by him. You now have two choices."

Liu Zheng said in a weird accent.

"First, stay inside the house and wait for your parents who may never come back. And your father will wander the streets and continue to kill more people until he is hunted by hunters."

Without waiting for the little girl's response, he continued talking.

"Second, come with us and find your parents. If they are okay, I will send you home or find a safer place. If your father has transformed into a beast, I will let you see him one last time."

"You can free him yourself if you wish."

After saying a long string of cruel words, he closed his mouth and waited for the little girl's answer.

Anko opened his mouth, but in the end said nothing.

This outsider is right. When a child loses his guardian, he has to learn to face the world on his own.

No matter how dark and cold this world is.

"Uncle Anke, what should I do?"

After a moment's silence, Fulla turned to the only adult she knew for help.

"Come with us, Fulla. You can play with me and my sister, and Mr. Cat will protect you."

Before Anke could say anything, Nina broke free from her mother's hand and started yelling.