Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

Chapter 59 - 59 – Beggar Sect

Chiaki understood what Leo meant.

In a foreign world where everything was different, they were a group of misfits trying to fit in. To do that, they needed help from other people and resources that only this world could provide them with. And most importantly, they needed to adapt quickly to this new environment if they wanted to survive for long.

Having a native they could trust in their group was a massive help. Especially a knowledgeable person.

For example, a noble girl with good upbringing since childhood.

’It’s truly perfect.’

Amazed, Chiaki gazed at her Leader who laughed carefreely as he walked alongside her while enjoying the night air under the stars. His handsome face shone brightly under the moonlight, causing her heart to beat rapidly within her chest as she blushed brightly.

She enjoyed this moment. A rare time when she was alone together with her beloved savior.

Unfortunately, that moment didn’t last long.

"Excuse me, Thunder God."

Someone called out to them from the side. When they turned around, they saw a man with tattered clothing looking at them from the ground. There was a cracked bowl filled with coins in front of him.

No matter how people looked at the man, they would recognize him as a beggar. And Chiaki hated beggars. More than usual when they disturbed her date with Leo.

However, she held her emotion in check after seeing Leo’s serious expression as he looked at the beggar. A hint of amusement and curiosity appeared in his eyes when he looked at the beggar, then at the bowl of coin in front of him.

’A beggar? Or an assassin?’

Chiaki thought of the possibility of this beggar being an assassin sent to kill Leo or something like that. She silently commanded Coco to eat the beggar in case he moved suspiciously.

But that thought was soon dismissed as Leo spoke.

"Should I say that I am surprised at how fast the Beggar Sect gathered information and connected it to me?"

Hearing that statement, the beggar let out a dry laugh as he bowed lowly toward Leo. He replied respectfully and politely unlike a real beggar.

"We heard about the rumor of the Thunder God making his base in Chengdu and sending out people to scout out the town. However, as your base is too close to Hao Sect, we’re unable to make contact. Until now, that is."

"I see." Leo nodded in understanding while staring at the beggar curiously with his eyes shining bright silver as he observed the beggar, "So you’ve come here to make contact. I’m glad you did. If you have nothing more to say, then excuse me."

"Please don’t be so hasty. We... The Beggar Sect has something to ask of you."

Leo stopped as he stared at the beggar intently with curiosity in his eyes while waiting patiently for him to continue.

"We know how you and your group, Hallowed Insect, work. Please listen to our request."

Request from a beggar. Usually one would dismiss such a thing and not entertain the beggar for it was disrespectful. However...

"I will hear you out first. If it’s reasonable, then maybe I will accept it." Leo gestured his hand, "Let’s talk about it in a more private place."

"My thanks. Please follow me."

...When that beggar said his sect had something to ask him, that wasn’t just empty talk. Rather than that, it was a form of respect.

The beggar sect was known for their information. If such a Sect needed help from an outsider, it must be a serious matter.

Leo followed the beggar into the slum direction. When walking, he whispered to Chiaki.

"Sorry that we must take a detour, Chiaki. You can go back if you want."

"No problem." Chiaki replied with a poker face despite feeling annoyed. "I will accompany you, Leader."

Although she wanted to have a moment alone with Leo, she wasn’t stupid enough to let him go alone when facing a stranger.

"Is that so? Then I am counting on you."

Realizing her intention, Leo gave her a knowing smile while nodding appreciatively toward her decision before returning his attention to the beggar who led them through the filthy alleyways of the slums toward his destination.

Without the beggar realizing it, Chiaki had made a trail and sign at some places. She glanced behind and a mini Coco, no bigger than 1 cm, could be seen scattering around the ground before vanishing.

And after a while, they arrived at a rundown shack located deep in the slums of the city. The beggar waited patiently outside while gesturing for Leo and Chiaki to enter first before following after them without saying anything else afterward.

When Leo entered the shack, he immediately noticed something off about this place. It was bigger than what it looked like outside. Runes could be seen on the walls. They were probably what caused the place to appear larger than what could be seen from the outside.

The floor was clean and didn’t have any dirt or dust on it. Even the lamps on the ceiling looked expensive compared to what one would find outside in this region of town. There were tables and chairs set up in front of him. And behind that chair, someone was sitting with his head resting on his hands.

He was wearing a cloak that covered his entire body, making it impossible for anyone to see who it was beneath it until he lifted his head up.

Upon seeing this mysterious person, Leo frowned slightly as he saw the person’s face. No matter how hidden they were, they couldn’t hide their face outline from the smart lenses’ scanner.

"Greetings, Thunder God. I am Chen Mengliang, Branch Leader of the Beggar Sect in Chengdu. Please take a seat."

Chen Mengliang was a tall man with long black hair and dark brown eyes. The only part of his face that was visible behind the cloak was his mouth.

Sitting across from the man, Leo crossed his legs. Chiaki stood behind him on guard against any danger, ready to attack at any time if something happened.

"Greetings to you too. Please, just call me Leo. I prefer to use my own name." Leo waved his hand nonchalantly. "Tell me what you want from me. You must’ve gone through some trouble to seek me out like this."

"Actually, I really didn’t expect to meet you so soon. But fate must have brought us together like this for a reason." Chen Mengliang said with an amused smile. "Let me cut straight to the chase, Leo. Please promise me that you won’t tell anyone about this."

A serious expression appeared on his face as he spoke seriously without any hint of humor or jest whatsoever in his tone as he looked straight at Leo.

Looking back with a cold gaze, Leo nodded his head solemnly as he answered back confidently in return with an equally serious tone. "Don’t worry. What we discussed here will not leave this place. Your secret is safe with me."

The two leaders stared at each other silently for a while before Chen Mengliang sighed loudly and spoke again.

"We found one of the Supreme Evil’s epigraphs."