Chapter 960: Return Trip |
Liu Xing looked at Matsui Yui with some surprise, wondering what kind of mission she would give him at this time. After all, she and her subordinates were just hanging out at Shimada Sho's farm.
Seeing Liu Xing's puzzled expression, Matsui Yui smiled and said, "I know what you're thinking, Liu Xing. We are indeed idle now, but I've always had a plan that couldn't be executed because of a lack of suitable candidates. Although it wouldn't be a problem if we delayed it for a few more months, it would be better if we could complete it sooner."
"Then tell me what the mission is. Of course, the most important thing is what I can get out of it," Liu Xing asked with a smile.
Matsui Yui nodded and took out a small box. "I need you to deliver this box to a place. Someone will give you a reward after you deliver it, and it's a hefty reward."
Liu Xing's brows furrowed, and he immediately shook his head. "Forget it. I think you're trying to trick me, Yui. If I'm not mistaken, this box should be delivered to Public Faction territory, right?"
Matsui Yui chuckled and nodded. "That's right. The destination of this box is indeed within Public Faction territory, but you don't have to go deep into their heartland. The destination is at the border between Public Faction and Warrior Faction - Nagoya."
Liu Xing carefully recalled the map of Island Nation and found that Nagoya was indeed at the border of Public Faction and Warrior Faction. Although Nagoya was nominally under Public Faction control, it was actually a disputed territory. The Warrior Faction was unwilling to give up Nagoya to the Public Faction so easily.
The reason was simple: Nagoya was the third largest urban area in Island Nation, only after Tokyo and Osaka.
Moreover, as it was situated at the border of Warrior Faction and Public Faction, it was easy for both sides to send people to fight for control. Therefore, the Warrior Faction continuously sent people into Nagoya to fight street by street with the Public Faction's "defenders," and the situation had become intense... Of course, the conflict between Warrior Faction and Public Faction was hidden, so ordinary people had no idea that the seemingly peaceful Nagoya was actually a powder keg.
Liu Xing thought for a moment and realized that their next Side Quest would likely take them to Nagoya. After all, they had gained quite a reputation within the Warrior Faction. As the saying goes, people climb higher, so their Side Quests would probably be related to the frontline... Of course, as players from the Hound of Tindalos area, their Side Quests, even the toughest ones, were still easier than those of players in the Cthulhu area.
Thinking this, Liu Xing nodded. "No problem. I'll take your mission, Yui. But you have to tell me what's in the box. I don't want to walk around with a ticking time bomb. Also, who am I supposed to meet? It better not be someone from Public Faction."
Matsui Yui didn't keep Liu Xing in suspense and answered directly. "This box contains a family heirloom from my father, and the receiver is a friend of his. Once he sees the contents of the box, he'll know that my father needs his help. As for the receiver's identity, he should be neutral now. He rarely sees outsiders, so only a few people know him. However, he's much stronger than Shimada Sho."
Shimada Sho, who had been lying down, was also caught in the crossfire. He looked at Matsui Yui with a frown and said, "Yui, what are you saying? You're insulting me. But speaking of which, the person your father is looking for is that Macau guy, right?"
Macau guy?
Liu Xing looked at Matsui Yui with curiosity.
Matsui Yui nodded and smiled. "That's right. It's him. Shimada Sho, just say it, are you not as strong as him?"
Shimada Sho rolled his eyes at Matsui Yui, but eventually nodded. "That's right. I can't beat him. After all, this guy is probably the strongest person in the world in close combat. If I fight him head-on, I'll lose ten out of ten times. Even if I create some distance to cast spells, I can only fight him at best to a draw... I have to say, this guy is a monster."
Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, surprised by Shimada Sho's words.
Although Shimada Sho never mentioned whether his "profession" was warrior or Wizard, judging from his physique and the characteristics of the Ghoul race, he should be a warrior who can use magic.
So, to defeat Shimada Sho in close combat, how powerful must this Macau guy be?
At this moment, Matsui Yui said, "Liu Xing, the receiver of your mission is named Mai Yuqiang. He immigrated to Island Nation from Macau ten years ago. It is said that he ran into trouble with someone he shouldn't have... It is highly likely that "someone" refers to a Great Old One. After all, Mai Yuqiang punched the Great Old One's avatar three times and killed it, so he had to come to Island Nation. He was friends with my father long ago, and they became acquainted through fighting. If my father didn't know a lot of Magic Spells, he might have been defeated by him."
Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, surprised that Matsui Yui would talk about her father like that.
But this shows how powerful Mai Yuqiang is. As a human, he beat the avatar of a Great Old One and managed to escape.
But the name Mai Yuqiang sounds strange... Wait, Mai Yuqiang?
Strong Fish Seller?
It's you, Star Platinum!
Liu Xing's eyes widened, and he couldn't help asking, "Is this Mai Yuqiang really that powerful? Shouldn't he be a super muscular guy over two meters tall?"
Matsui Yui nodded seriously. "That's right. Mai Yuqiang's physique is stronger than those of us mythical creatures. He gives off a vibe like he came straight out of a热血漫画 (热血漫画 - shǒu xuè màn huà - "热血漫画" - literally "hot-blooded manga".)"
Hearing Matsui Yui say that, Liu Xing was even more sure that the Mai Yuqiang she was talking about was based on Strong Fish Seller - Kujo Jotaro.
Kujo Jotaro, one of the main protagonists of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, not only has a strong Stand ability but also has excellent physical fitness.
But speaking of which, I wonder if this Mai Yuqiang Macau Mai Yuqiang also has Stand abilities.
Of course, the most important question Liu Xing wanted to know was whether this Mai Yuqiang was a player or an NPC. Based on his name, he seems like a player, but Liu Xing couldn't help but think about Dio, who was still in England.
I wonder if there's any connection between them.
At this moment, Matsui Yui continued, "Once you reach Nagoya, Liu Xing, go directly to a place called Morio Town. Once you arrive in Morio Town, you can naturally find out about Mai Yuqiang. However, be careful in Morio Town. It's a place where many gifted humans and mythical creatures live in hiding. Of course, although their reasons for living in Morio Town are diverse, they can be summed up in two words - avoiding vengeance. So, as long as you don't force a fight with them, they usually won't reveal their identities."
At this point, Liu Xing decided that Mai Yuqiang must be an NPC. Combining the name Morio Town, it's clear that the Cthulhu Role-Playing Game Hall is determined to use JoJo references. Other important NPCs in Morio Town are likely also based on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. So, Morio Town is quite interesting.
Liu Xing took the box and nodded. "No problem. I'll go to Nagoya in a few days. But you know my current situation. It's a bit troublesome to return to Osaka through official channels. So, do you have any solutions?"
Matsui Yui took a key from her pocket and said, "I remember that the two friends you brought back are mercenaries. This key can activate a mini-submarine by the coast. If you follow the coastline, you should be able to reach Osaka smoothly. Of course, I think you can go directly to Nagoya. After all, Nagoya is by the sea."
"This box shouldn't be delivered to Mai Yuqiang in a hurry, right?" Liu Xing looked at the box and said, "I still have to go to Osaka and meet with Zhang Jingxu and the others before going to Nagoya. After all, Nagoya is currently being contested by Warrior Faction and Public Faction. If I go to Nagoya in my current appearance, I'll be caught between a rock and a hard place."
Matsui Yui looked at Liu Xing with some surprise and asked seriously, "So why don't you go back to your true form? From the current situation, it's useless for you to stay in Kagoshima City. Shimada Sho is responsible for watching Ii Naoyoshi, and we can also keep an eye on the follow-up issues of the Shimazu Family. We'll notify you immediately if anything happens. So, you can completely drop the disguise now."
Liu Xing shook his head, slightly embarrassed. "Well, it's like this. Because you suddenly took me away, Yui, I'm currently missing in the eyes of Shima Mitsuhiro. My life or death is unknown, so he can only treat me as dead. Zhang Jingxu and the others took advantage of this and extorted a lot of money from Shima Mitsuhiro. So, I can't reveal my true face for now."
Matsui Yui and Shimada Sho were speechless at Liu Xing.
"You guys are something else, thinking of extorting Shima Mitsuhiro during this time. But it's also Shima Mitsuhiro's fault for his actions. You're right to do that... Alright, Liu Xing, you can pack up and get lost. Shimada Sho and I are going to change locations and keep an eye on Ii Naoyoshi." Matsui Yui said with disdain.
Liu Xing was about to nod, then he remembered something very important.
Before he could speak, Matsui Yui saw through his thoughts. "Liu Xing, don't worry. I'll give you a call and deliver your Exoskeleton Armor and magic cloak to you once I've taken care of them. Don't worry, I won't cheat you."
Hearing Matsui Yui say that, Liu Xing decided to return to Osaka first... If he couldn't return to Osaka, he would go to Nagoya directly.
Therefore, Liu Xing said goodbye to Matsui Yui and Shimada Sho, and returned to the small building to pack his things and prepare to leave.
At this moment, Li Hanxing and Sun Huiwen were watching TV with nothing to do.
"Uh, things here are basically settled. So, I'm going to return to Osaka or go to Nagoya." Liu Xing said to Li Hanxing and the two of them. "If you're willing, we can prepare to leave now."
Li Hanxing and Sun Huiwen were both taken aback, then they looked at each other.
It seemed like they were not very willing to leave Kagoshima City with him.
Liu Xing scratched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed. "Of course, if you're not willing, it's fine. I can go back to Osaka myself."
At this moment, Li Hanxing shook his head and asked seriously, "The main reason we stayed in Kagoshima City is that we're neutral in the Public-Military Conflict, so it's difficult for us to find suitable assignments in areas controlled by Public Faction and Warrior Faction. Either they're too difficult or too easy. Therefore, we can only receive assignments with a suitable difficulty in marginal areas like Kagoshima City. But since you're an important member of Warrior Faction, Liu Xing, as long as you can guarantee that you will bring us suitable assignments, we're quite willing to go to Osaka with you."
Liu Xing thought for a moment and nodded. "No problem. You know I'm currently missing. When the time comes, I'll say that you rescued me. You should be able to get a lot of assignments from Warrior Faction."
Hearing Liu Xing say that, Li Hanxing and Sun Huiwen stood up and said in unison, "Then, please give us your guidance."
After packing their luggage, Liu Xing and the three of them went to the coast according to the address Matsui Yui gave them and saw a mini-submarine surfacing.
Li Hanxing stepped forward, knocked on the submarine, and said with a smile, "Your friend has some connections, Liu Xing. To think he could get hold of a submarine like this. Thankfully, although we didn't need a submarine when we were in the Middle East, the people above still made us learn how to use submarines and various small vessels. But it's a pity that this submarine can't fit our car."
"Then, Li Hanxing, take the useful things from the car, put them in the submarine, and bring them with you. Then, you can leave the car here and let it be scrapped. It's already on the wanted list anyway." Liu Xing said with a smile.
Half an hour later, the submarine slowly submerged.
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Chapter 961: Morio Town