Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

Chapter 108 – Facing Danger

"Heh, how did you know my name?" Leo asked, trying not to smile.

"I heard a lot about you from the rumors in the city. They said that you have dumb guards that don't even escort you last night, but they were wrong. You don't have dumb guards, but useless and brainless fools. You're rich. And, your wife is a beauty that everyone wants. A perfect couple."

"Thank you, I guess?" Leo said, showing his prideful expression.

Gong Jin was surprised. Never in his life he met someone so unfazed and even so ignorant when facing danger. A pushover, so to speak. And a sheltered one at that.

For someone like Gong Jin who lived his life taking things from others, there was no easier target than the rich merchant in front of him.

Also...

'The woman is so beautiful.'

His gaze moved to Jessica. She was wearing a red dress that fit her perfectly, showing the right amount of her cleavage. Her legs were long and her skin was pale and smooth. She looked like a doll, with a hint of sensuality that was hidden beneath her calm exterior.

'I want her.'

Unconsciously, he licked his lips.

But, before he could make a move, a loud bang sounded and the ground trembled.

"Ahhhh!"

Gong Jin felt a pain in his leg and he was forced on his knees. Confused, he looked down and saw a hole on his left thigh.

'What?!'

It didn't make sense. He was fine just a moment ago. The next thing he noticed was that he fell onto his knee with a hole in his knee. And the worst thing is...

'I can't sense anything at all!'

While he wasn't a really strong martial artist, he was still 5 Stars and had a high affinity with Qi. But, he couldn't sense any energy or power at all. It was as if someone had erased the flow of energy within his body, rendering him unable to use his abilities.

"You see..."

A voice came from behind him.

"It's not easy to hold back when that stupid guard I chose randomly look at my girl. I am already mad and want to kill him for his incompetence."

Gong Jin was familiar with the voice. It belonged to the merchant he just spoke with.

"H-Hey, don't kill me! I will give you the item you're looking for. Please, don't kill me!" Gong Jin begged, his voice filled with fear.

"Who said that I am looking for an item?"

Leo approached Gong Jin in a calm manner. His footsteps echoed loudly, and his expression was cold and unreadable.

"Y-You must be, no one comes to this place unless they're looking for something. Everyone, without an exception!" Gong Jin screamed, "A-And you mentioned that I stole an item. You wanted that, right? So, please, let me go."

"Hmm, so, you admit to stealing an item from Four Wind Merchant's vault?"

"Y-Yes, yes! Just spare my life. I will show you where the item is."

Street rats, scums, and trash. They knew how to survive and would do anything to save their own skin.

"Hmm, well, since you're so eager to show me, then show me. Don't waste my time."

"Yes, yes. Follow me. It's in my hideout."

Without hesitation, Gong Jin stood up and turned around. He stopped his bleeding with his Qi, trying his best not to die.

"Lead the way." Leo said.

He began to follow Gong Jin right behind and hid his handgun, returning to his crafted persona.. Jessica followed suit, smiling sweetly.

As they walked away, a cutting sound could be heard from behind, followed by various thuds and splatter sounds.

No one looked back, but Gong Jin knew what kind of sound that was. Nervous, he gulped audibly and spoke in a weak voice.

"I-It's this way."

"Then, let's not waste any more time. Show me."

Leo's words were cold and detached, sending chills down his spine.

'He's not normal. He's not normal at all.'

Cold sweat drenched his body.

'But, if I want to survive, I have to cooperate. Just for a while, until I can escape from his grasp.'

He had no other choice.

Before long, they arrived at a shed hidden in the slum. It was not something that caught people's attention, but Gong Jin was familiar with the place as it was his hideout.