Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

And throughout the time, he kept trying to get closer to Jessica. He even tried to extend his hand toward her, but Leo kept her away from him.

To be honest, Leo\'s patience almost ran out because of what Deng Yue did and the foolishness he was about to do. If he actually forced himself to touch Jessica, then he would just screw the plan, abandon Yang Ji\'s identity, and create a new plan.

Thankfully, the martial artist still had some patience left and stopped after Leo gave him 20 Gold as advanced payment.

Deng Yue excused himself with his two subordinates after that while Leo and Jessica went into their room, guided by the servant.

Once inside the luxurious room with a canopied bed, Jessica threw the dress and everything she wore to the ground, leaving her in only her skin-tight black bodysuit. She took out a liquid and poured it over them and set them on fire without hesitation.

"My apologies, Leader. But my dress seems to have gotten infected by germs in the air. I have to purify it by burning it to ashes." She explained.

"No problem, Jessica. It\'s not your fault. I know your feelings pretty well, and I also wanted to exterminate the germ if not for our disguise." Leo said, "Also, you will look better with just a skin-tight black bodysuit."

"Why thank you, Leader." She giggled in happiness as she approached him, "Does that mean you want to take my offer from earlier, Leader? Maybe I should call you a dear husband as a role play?"

"While I am tempted, Jessica, we still have a lot of work to do."

Leo shook his head and smiled. He caressed her cheek and leaned forward, whispering.

"Remember the plan. We need to find that girl before he\'s introduced to the Murim world. When everything is over, I will praise and reward you properly."

"I understand, Leader. Let\'s get to work."

With that, Jessica started doing her part. She used the cloud storage and the information they collected before coming to the capital.

Many hologram screens appeared in the air, showing the information and the map of the city. She analyzed the data and started searching for information about the girl.

As she did that, Leo sat on the bed and waited for the report.

"Based on the information given by Nabi and Hao Sect, the Murim Alliance building is located near the East Gate, the gate often attacked by Barbarians coming from outside the plain. They served as the deterrent and the last line of defense, so there is a large amount of martial artist stationed there."

Jessica\'s fingers moved swiftly, and the hologram screen showed the information on the Murim Alliance\'s activity and their members.

"The leader, Xue Wang, is known to have a daughter named Xue Rou, our objective. We have some locations where she might be, but the chance is not high. Their security is so tight that we need a proper plan and strategy."

"Hmm, I\'m sure we will find a way. Let\'s not rush."

Leo nodded and closed his eyes.

\'We have 3 days until the announcement. Let\'s see what kind of information we can gather by then.\'

"There is a banquet held by the Four Wind Merchant tomorrow. The gathering will have many martial artists and merchants coming. Maybe we can use that opportunity to gain some information." Jessica said.

"Good idea."

Gathering of merchants was often used by those in Murim. They could sell and exchange information, goods, and even people. This was an important time for people to create connections and expand their network.

Four Wind Merchant, this time\'s host, was a large trading group that operated in many cities. They had a vast amount of wealth and power. And, this gathering was the perfect place for Leo to establish a connection.

"To participate in this gathering, we have to present them with an exceptional item, right? There is also an auction that will happen there. That\'s why the qualification to enter the gathering is either showing their wealth or showing their connection by presenting rare items. We can\'t go empty-handed."

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In the novel, this gathering sparked interest and jealousy from others. A young boy, barely a 5 Stars martial artist, presented an artifact that had a great effect on his martial art and boosted his strength. This artifact ended up in the hands of the Murim Alliance and was used to boost a certain boy to reach 7 Stars in only 2 years.

"Beside participating in the banquet itself, we must secure that artifact." Leo nodded.

It was important, and they could not let it fall into the enemy\'s hands.

"That artifact, it\'s a pair of rings called the Twin Spirit Artifact. It\'s a set that when worn, it will give the wearers a great increase in speed and power, sharing their progress with each other. There is no better artifact for martial artists. But, the auction price is said to be at least 50 thousand Gold." Jessica explained.

"50 thousand Gold, huh? Is there anything that we can sell that can match that?"

"Yes. We have a few items that might catch their eyes. We can offer them that scroll."

"Oh?" Leo grinned. "The one Nabi gave us before coming here?"

Three days ago, when he was about to depart, Nabi gave him a scroll containing a lost martial art method that was used by a famous martial artist called Raging Tiger in the past.

From what the rumors about him had said, he could tear down boulders and flip mountains with his claws. His strength was terrifying, and his technique was unparalleled.

Even after his death, his legacy was still feared and respected.

And, this martial art scroll was one of the treasures left behind. A method to learn one of his techniques, a priceless treasure that could be exchanged for more than 50 thousand Golds easily.

"Indeed, we can sell it at the gathering and use it as a ticket to enter." He nodded, "It\'s not like we don\'t have money. But this helps us find it out. We should be wise at using our money."

"Yes, Leader."

As his secretary, she was aware of his plan. And she would follow it faithfully. But there was one question left.

"What should we do about the fool who took our 20 Gold? Should I take care of him?"

"I\'d like to let him live a little longer. Maybe he can lead us to somewhere interesting."

Leo had a wicked smile on his face.

"As you wish, Leader. I\'ll continue the analysis and see what I can find out."

With a nod, Leo went silent. They would only move tonight as that was when the real fun started. Various people would come out from their den and show their claws, and Leo was ready to take it all.

The game was about to begin.

***

In a corner of the Capital, there was a small street with many small and cozy houses. It was a place where common people lived and worked, and the smell of delicious food permeated the air.

The street was bustling with life, and the people there were happy.

On that street, a dilapidated building stood tall and sad.

This was the Deng Martial Arts School, a training ground and a shelter for common people who had nowhere to go. The building was old and dirty, making it look more like a garbage dump than a training ground.

But, the owner was not bothered by it.

"Kukuku, we are finally making some profit."

Deng Yue, the owner of the Deng Martial Arts School, had a sinister smile on his face.

"You can\'t believe the luck I got today. Not only do I get 20 Golds from that pushover, but I can also use this chance to get close to that sexy woman. Did you see her body that can\'t be hidden by that dress? Kuku, her breasts were so large and bouncy. She looked like a true lady and had a tasteful perfume. A noble is really different."

"Hehehe, you\'re right, Master. When I listened to her seducing her husband, I want to just push her down and fuck her right there. That ass, her boobs, and her pretty face. I couldn\'t hold back."

His subordinates, two men, chuckled in amusement.

"Now, now, we can do that slowly. What is even more funny is the fact that he doesn\'t realize that we fool him. 6 Stars martial artist? Hahaha, I am not even 4 Stars! I bet he\'s a young master from somewhere, but not a fighter. Heh, I will play with him for a while."

Deng Yue laughed and opened a box in front of him.

"Ah, the 20 Golds I got. We will spend it on women and booze tonight. Hehehe, I will give you both 2 Gold each. That should allow you to have fun with a good prostitute."

"Hehe, thank you, Master."

"Hahaha, now that I think about it, he\'s too stupid to be a businessman. What kind of businessman doesn\'t have guards around him? I have never seen someone like him before."

The two men were happy to receive their share, but Deng Yue was still pondering over the fact.

"Maybe he is a rich man who has nothing to worry about, so he doesn\'t need guards."

"Or maybe he got a fortune lately and never thought about doing it. If that\'s the case, he\'s the perfect target for us."

"Hmm, maybe. Anyway, let\'s have some fun tonight. Let\'s use the money wisely. I want to see the girls dancing at the Red Moon Inn again. That ass and those tits, I want to bury my face between them. We mustn\'t forget to report it to the alliance, though.

They would love this new rich merchant."

"Hehehe, you\'re correct, Master."

The three men chuckled in agreement and walked out of the Deng Martial Arts School toward the entertainment district.