69novels Chapter 140 Are you two related?
Chapter 140 Are you two related?
Chapter 140 Are you two related?
On the evening of December 31, 1999.
At an underground auction organized by the triad association, unidentified bandits attacked. That night, apart from a few scheduled guests who were unable to attend due to other commitments, all the other guests who were present disappeared without a trace.
The gangster association was furious afterward and launched a thorough investigation.
Kurapika, who was watching everyone pack up their things at Nosra's mansion, finally learned the truth about the incident.
The tragic story had already unfolded by the time he arrived at the auction, but it was over before he even got there.
Even... the two men and one woman who brushed past him at the time, the three figures, were the culprits who caused the tragedy.
"Spider..." He clenched his fists, the rings and chains on his hands clanging together.
Without the concealer of his contact lenses, his bloodshot eyes would have given away his identity.
"Hurry up and help us pack up, we'll escort Miss away from here immediately..." Da Zuo Nie urged.
"..." Kurapika remained silent, his lowered eyes staring at the chains on his hands, as if he were thinking about something.
The melody beside them could hear the other person's fluctuating heartbeat.
It seems the other party is about to make a decision.
On the night of the incident, members of the Nosra family disappeared into the night in an airship.
1999, April 9.
Su Wu led Killua and Gon to the meeting place agreed upon with George Killua. This time, the employer behind Killua, the legendary richest man, Battra, also made an appearance.
The old man, whose hair and beard were already white and who looked quite old, was dressed very smartly, in a suit and tie, and meticulous from head to toe.
It fits the stereotype of a wealthy old gentleman.
"Are these the two people you're recommending?" George Kira, standing next to Battra, spoke on behalf of his employer, Battra, and then looked at Killua and Gon.
He couldn't help but glance at the boy with black markings beside him.
What is this? One little devil leading two even younger devils?
Is that white-haired kid really not related to you...? Are you openly and legitimately trying to establish a connection?
"If they're not strong enough, we won't accept even if you recommend them," George Killua said, staring at Killua and Gon.
"Whatever." Su Wu sat down on a chair nearby. "Show them what you've got." He said to Killua and Gon.
It's like asking your cats or dogs to perform for guests.
"Let me see what you're capable of." George Kira nodded, signaling the two to demonstrate their abilities.
The next moment, accompanied by a crackling sound of electricity and flashing blue and white light, several cracks appeared in the room, the light bulb exploded, and fragments were scattered all over the floor.
George Kira's Adam's apple bobbed as he looked at the boy who was controlling the electricity, hesitant to speak.
If someone controls the current, they should be subjected to the stimulation of the current, so why... does the other person even have a carefree smile on their face, without any discomfort?
"Is it my turn? Is it my turn?" Xiao Jie's eyes were full of excitement as he eagerly punched the wall next to him.
A strong tremor was felt, some broken stones fell from the top, and a huge hole appeared in the wall.
George Kira fell silent.
Oh, is it because he's old that he finds it surprising that such young people have such strength?
Suddenly I have a feeling that I'm getting old...
Should he retire from the bounty hunter profession?
"Hmm...you two passed," George Kira said.
There's no reason not to approve it; in the hunter profession, age isn't an issue.
Su Wu sat to the side, not finding the result surprising at all. She looked at the silent Battra and then at Killua, and suddenly thought of something.
"Oh, right, Killua, if you want money, you can sell that ball to him. The best buyer in the world is right in front of you," he said, pointing to Batra.
A wealthy tycoon is right in front of you. If you want to sell something, why don't you hurry up and promote it?
Even if you put it at an auction, you still have to pay a handling fee.
"What is it?" The wealthy man, who hadn't spoken until now, finally asked.
"Something that allows jellyfish, whose lifespan is only a few years, to live for hundreds of years and even gain special abilities," Su Wu said with a light laugh, trying to sell it.
Things that promote longevity are a favorite among the wealthy, especially for older tycoons like Batra.
The other party will definitely be tempted.
"Really?" Batra's reaction was even stronger than Su Wu had imagined, filled with an urgent desire.
"Can I take a look?" he asked quickly.
This extraordinary enthusiasm made Su Wu, who was standing to the side, squint her eyes.
Strange, something's not right.
Su Wu, who originally didn't care about Batra's purpose and was too lazy to use her headache-inducing brain to think about other people's behavior, unusually began to let her thoughts wander.
Although Batra is old, he is not yet near death. Conservatively speaking, he can live for another twenty years or so. Why is he so eager for this life-extending item that has not even been verified?
For personal use? Doesn't seem likely.
For someone else? Son? Daughter? Or wife?
Speaking of which, why were they so obsessed with collecting Greed Island game consoles?
Want to get rich with video game consoles? No one has ever finished these games, they are expensive, and many people have died. The risk is extremely high, and they are not a good investment project. You could say there is a 99% chance of losing money.
If it were an investment, no one with a brain would choose this, unless they were a desperate gambler, but Batra was clearly not one.
The other party is a wealthy person who has amassed a large fortune, so they certainly have an eye for investment.
In other words, if it's not for wealth, then it's for something that only exists on Greed Island?
Something related to prolonging life?
It seems like the cards in the Greed Island game can be brought back to the real world...
Su Wu didn't remember exactly how many cards were related to extending life, but there was one card that appeared frequently in various fan fiction novels that he remembered—the breath of the archangel.
A card that is said to be able to heal all pain.
Hmm... the effect sounds similar to a reversal spell, doesn't it?
While Su Wu was deep in thought, Killua had already taken out that seemingly ordinary bead.
At first, there would be music playing, but after the energy infused into it was used up, it became just like an ordinary glass ball.
"..." Batra looked at the bead with suspicion, then at Killua.
Did the other party think he was a fool with too much money? Or did they think he was easy to fool?
"You need to input air to use it," Maro reminded him from the side.
Everyone has ki, but only Nen users can control it.
But Batra was out of control, so he looked at George Kira beside him.
George Kira, who was paid to do the job, sensibly accepted the bead and channeled his energy into it.
The ordinary beads suddenly emitted a lustrous glow.
Even after continuously pumping air in for ten minutes, the beads failed to emit a brighter glow, let alone produce any so-called singing.
After half an hour of continuous breathing, a soft, ethereal melody, which could only be heard when held close to the ear, began to play.
"We speculate that the singing is what gives the jellyfish their special abilities and allows them to live for hundreds of years," Su Wu said slowly.
As for whether Batra believes it or not...
Of course he'll believe it.
If it's really as he guessed, a person with nowhere to turn would grab even a spider's web without hesitation.
"How much?" Just as Su Wu had expected, after confirming that this thing was indeed somewhat special (requiring Nen ability to use), Batra didn't ask any more questions, but directly asked about the price.
(End of this chapter)