Superhumans of the Dome City-Chapter 1337 - 7: A Day Hunter’s Solitary Journey (Part 1)

"Completed three more tasks, big profit, big profit~" Shiyu Ling counted the money, looking delighted, "Net income of three thousand pounds, it feels great not having to pay compensation!"

Gongsun Ce pushed his glasses: "That remark sounds kind of bittersweet, don’t tell me you’re one of those rookies who Seviss mentioned, where nearly half the income of a task goes to compensation?"

"You know nothing! It’s easy to accidentally teleport wrong things just by relying on Shadow Orchid in battles. Besides, this industry is harsh as hell; even if some dragon lunatic and mobsters duke it out, compensation falls on me. Is it easy making money as a Hunter?" Shiyu Ling said, agitated.

"Yes, yes, you’re an industry legend after all, show some big-shot demeanor, look, even the guy at the front desk is trying not to laugh..."

Bright, soft pure white light shone down from the circular marble dome, as black-clad Hunters of the Country walked in and out with various weapons, discussing the latest intel and logistic department’s newly launched weapons this month. This was the "Wild Hunt" hall, a newly established subsidiary of the Knight Order headquarters directly managed by the Seventh Knight. A gray-haired Superpower User and a blue-haired Hunter stood beside the front desk, discussing the task rewards they received. The staff member in charge of task allocation, Philis, couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Sorry, no intention to mock." Philis raised his hands, "Just thinking that both of you are so capable and yet still take on Hunter tasks... if people know you’re from the Jihui Bureau and Lord Illusion Moon is here, this hall would turn into a celebrity meeting venue."

"This is called nostalgia for our youth, reminiscing the times after becoming successful, coming back to the starting point and reflecting on one’s current power and status!" Shiyu Ling said proudly, "By the way, how does a front desk guy like you even know his nickname?"

Gongsun Ce raised an eyebrow: "Hah, are you underestimating the front desk guy? Do you know who Philis used to associate with? He was from the Dust Troupe!"

"Really?!"

Philis was adjusting his peaked cap, responding awkwardly to the comment. He was merely a small-time ticket seller in the troupe back then and had met Gongsun Ce due to a murder case within the troupe.

"Spare me, Mr. Gongsun. Does being a handyman count as troupe experience?"

"What do you know? It’s called resume skills, as long as it’s not fake, you list it all." Gongsun Ce snapped his fingers, "Any interesting tasks left? The Hunter lady has plenty of time; feel free to mention any challenges."

Shiyu Ling, making a rare visit back to the capital, spontaneously remembered the carefree days as a Hunter, receiving several capture tasks in the afternoon and earning a big pocketful of money. She flipped through today’s task list casually and furrowed her brow when she found nothing interesting: "Hey, who authorized you to decide for me? These trivial tasks aren’t worthy of Big Sister’s attention... By the way, I’m reminiscing the past, why did you join halfway? Weren’t you loafing around on the ship a few days ago?"

Gongsun Ce grabbed her shoulder, speaking profoundly: "Did you catch a glimpse of Qiluo’s gaze this morning?"

"...No, what’s the matter?"

"That was the gaze of a Hunter ready to devour me whole. If I stay on the ship any longer, I’m afraid I’ll meet some misfortune." Gongsun Ce said, pale-faced.

Shiyu Ling chuckled dryly: "...You should put some insurance around your waist?"

"Can we not talk about the waist? Can you focus on your tasks?"

Philis at the counter was extremely focused on the task list, pretending he hadn’t heard anything. Upon receiving Gongsun Ce’s plea for help, he immediately sat up straight, adopting a very professional demeanor:

"In fact, there is indeed an extremely arduous task that we’d like to entrust to Lord Illusion Moon! I heard the acting regimental leader is visiting the Wild Hunt today; I suspect that as a big figure rarely visiting the capital, he might not be aware of the daily lives of Hunters... This is my personal commission; could we request you to be his personal guide?"

"Your social intelligence is wasted at the front desk." Gongsun Ce said deeply, "Accepted! I’ll pay her!"

"Pfft~ you’ll pay, huh? Who wants your measly goods." Shiyu Ling sneered, "Let’s go, let me show you what the bleak life of a low-level Hunter is like."

Gongsun Ce glanced at the cash in her hand, deeply skeptical: "Honestly, is the average income too low, or do you spend too lavishly?"

"Ask Big Sister again and she won’t take orders anymore!"

"Judging by your behavior, it’s definitely the latter! What on earth have you been spending your salary on?"

Thanks to the elite Heart Phase Weapon crafted by Alandia, they avoided being recognized by the Hunters, which would have been awkward. The pair bickered as they left the Hunter hall, led by Shiyu Ling to the bicycle racks behind the Knight Order. Miss Alice’s former ride was still steadily parked in its spot, a nearly new dark blue secondhand bicycle, clearly regularly maintained.

Shiyu Ling face-palmed with one hand: "Oh my god... do they clean my bike every day or something..."

Gongsun Ce rested a hand on the female Hunter’s shoulder: "You should trust the Royal Knights’ moral standards; although it’s just been half a year without work, do you think they would dump your bike? Such a disgraceful act would never be committed by Country gentlemen!"

"Hey, your nationality? You just naturally grouped yourself with the Country folks just now!"

"I currently have a Cangdu registration, Cangdu is under a tripartite government, so legally, I have a triple nationality." Gongsun Ce mounted the bike first, "Let’s go on the road, you navigate, I’ll pedal... hiss!"

Who knew that mounting the bike, such a common movement, would trigger a delicate muscle, making Gongsun Ce clutch his waist, taking a loud sharp breath. Shiyu Ling burst out laughing: "Can you handle it? Are you still going to bike? Be careful not to fracture your spine, Young Master."