Chapter 1387 - 9: Hot City

Chapter 1387: Chapter 9: Hot City

Under the night sky, a military green jeep was driving on a gravel path. The jeep had an old-fashioned feel, with traces of being a vintage model not fully refined.

With a crack, a tire rolled over a pebble, sending it disappearing into the wheat field of the plain.

Inside the jeep, Su Xiao was seated in the back row. A woman in a short skirt and a black military uniform was also sitting in the back; her hand always remained near her waist. She was a member of a special forces unit, responsible for Leizong’s safety, acting as a personal assistant in daily life, providing comprehensive service.

Compared to the Slaughter Troop, the special forces unit the woman belonged to was relatively gentle, unlike the Slaughter Troop, which had over a 73% mortality rate during training.

Originally, the woman was supposed to drive, but the slightly chubby diplomat stopped her from doing so, strictly demanding she sit in the back seat. Now, the slightly chubby diplomat was driving, with Leizong in the passenger seat.

Su Xiao rolled down the window, the cool night breeze brushing his face, ruffling his black hair.

Upon leaving Cakbeck Prison, Su Xiao received a war branch mission. The trigger condition for this mission wasn’t too simple, nor too difficult; it was that he had to leave Cakbeck Prison by legitimate means within 12 hours.

[War Branch Mission: Eliminate Space Coordinates.]

Difficulty Level: Lv.33

Mission Summary: Find the ’secondary space coordinates’ set up by the Holy Sanctuary Park Contractor. If the ’secondary space coordinates’ are fully activated, the Holy Sanctuary Paradise Faction Contractors can investigate whether the ’World Core’ is located within the Geya Alliance territory.

Mission Information: The Holy Sanctuary Park Contractor has colluded with several officials inside the Alliance Capital through the Sun Kingdom’s special agents, and the Hunter must find these officials and use them as clues to locate the ’secondary space coordinates’ and ultimately destroy them.

The only known clue: In 3 hours, a spy from the Sun Kingdom will meet with an insider traitor of the Geya Alliance at the Jiegang Grand Theater.

Mission Deadline: The secondary space coordinates are 2% formed, expected to be fully activated in 84 hours.

Mission Reward: Reincarnation Paradise Merit 50 points.

Mission Penalty: All Attributes -10.

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The mission content is very simple, find the ’secondary space coordinates’ set by the Holy Sanctuary Paradise Faction, and destroy it.

While it seems simple, merely finding a secondary space coordinate is quite difficult in practice.

This mission involves two major countries, the spies of the Sun King, some traitors within the Geya Alliance, and the Holy Sanctuary Park Contractor lurking in the Alliance Capital, Hot City.

Once the secondary space coordinate forms, the contractors of Holy Sanctuary Paradise Faction will be able to ascertain whether the World Core is within the borders of the Geya Alliance, which is a significant disadvantage for the Reincarnation Paradise Faction. If originally everyone was on the same starting line, once the secondary space coordinates form, Holy Sanctuary Paradise Faction leads by miles.

Su Xiao has three days to operate freely, the time isn’t too tight, and combined with his identity as a member of the Slaughter Troop, it makes acting more convenient.

Once Su Xiao completes this mission, he may have to go to the battlefield, a hot weapons battlefield, to earn Reincarnation Paradise Merit, as the battlefield is more reliable.

Regarding the use of Reincarnation Paradise Merit: true attribute points, Soul Crystal (Large), and other rare materials can all be obtained through Reincarnation Paradise Merit. Additionally, when settling World Merit, rewards unattainable through conventional means will also be provided.

The rewards from the Third Tier World Struggle War still linger in Su Xiao’s memory. The reason he could reach the fourth tier so quickly was thanks in no small part to the rewards he earned then.

The only known clue is unreliable, a spy from the Sun Kingdom and a traitor from the Geya Alliance will meet at the Jiegang Grand Theater in three hours.

The so-called grand theater isn’t for stage plays but is actually a cinema in this world, showing black and white films. While the Geya Alliance is amidst wartime, the citizens here have become accustomed. This country is frequently at war, either invading others or being retaliated against by invaded nations.

Su Xiao was unsure of the Jiegang Grand Theater’s size. A venue for dozens isn’t a big deal, but if it’s a venue for hundreds, that’s troublesome.

In Hot City, it’s fitting to call it a grand theater; the Jiegang Grand Theater can accommodate 2600 people in total!

Su Xiao wasn’t aware of this information yet. He sat in the bumpy car, made worse by the tense driver and the barely useful shock-absorbing system, making the ride bumpier.

Twenty minutes later, the old-style jeep drove onto the highway, expected to reach Hot City within an hour.

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With a screech, the military green jeep stopped on a crowded street, caught in traffic. No, it was blocked by the crowd.

Initially, the slightly chubby diplomat wanted to drive through the crowd to the center of Hot City, but as the car squeezed into the crowd, muffled thuds echoed around it. The bumped civilians were unusually fierce, with some giving the car a punch and others a kick; if they continued to drive forward, the angered crowd might smash the car bearing diplomatic plates.

"I can only take you this far."

The slightly chubby diplomat tilted his head, expressing ’helplessness’.

Su Xiao opened the car door, accidentally bumping into a 60-year-old man, who turned to glare at him before dusting off and walking away.

Though fierce, the people of Hot City were also very hospitable. Within five minutes of getting off the car, a 36D woman with a swaying snake-like figure offered a session with Su Xiao in return for 200 Rangke.

Su Xiao politely declined the Wild Mandarins’ business, inquiring about the location of the Jiegang Grand Theater from passersby before heading directly there.

Before leaving the prison, Skardine gave Su Xiao 30,000 Rangke, roughly equivalent to a purchasing power of around 90,000 RMB.

It was around 9 PM, and the streets of Hot City were lit by street lamps, filled with many pedestrians. As Leizong put it: ’The nightlife is just beginning; of course, it’s lively. This is Hot City, the capital of the Geya Alliance. Is your Slaughter Troop based in the mountains?’

Leizong was not only cold but also had severe cleanliness freak tendencies, alongside being surprisingly sharp-tongued.

Su Xiao had already changed into his original clothes, blending unnoticeably into the street crowd. The diversity of ethnicities in Hot City meant even slightly different clothing wouldn’t draw attention, unless one was wearing medieval armor.

Hot City had just experienced rainfall, and occasionally stepping on puddles could startle pairs of ’mandarins’ in those dark alleys. The city was very open, and given the hot weather, imagining the attire of Hot City’s women wasn’t difficult.

The further Su Xiao advanced, the denser the crowd became. With the guidance of a helpful child, Su Xiao found the Jiegang Grand Theater.

Standing before the main entrance of Jiegang Grand Theater, Su Xiao watched the ebb and flow of the crowd and felt a slight headache.

Several gigantic posters were stuck at the theater’s entrance, showcasing a variety of tonight’s programs: three movies, with a stage play in the latter half of the night.

Su Xiao glanced at the movie showtimes on the poster: "Season of Dusk": 8 PM – 9:58 PM, "The Diary of Rose": 10:20 PM – 11:30 PM.

Entering the grand theater, Su Xiao spent 500 Rangke to buy 20 tickets for "The Diary of Rose."