In this world, those capable of using Nen exorcism abilities are exceedingly rare.
As for Exorcists who can purify and remove Post-Mortem Will, based on the information Ging has gathered, there are fewer than ten in the entire world.
So when he managed to retrieve commission information about removing Post-Mortem Will from the chaotic expanse of the internet...
Ging was quite surprised. He immediately collected all the retrieved information in one place.
He hadn't deliberately studied hacking techniques.
It's just that he had been surfing the internet since long ago, and there was a period when he spent entire days immersed in other people's blogs.
In his view, the internet was a great place to receive countless pieces of information in real-time and connect with many like-minded individuals.
Thus, his prolonged time spent surfing the web naturally led him to master the basic operational skills of a Hacker Hunter.
Tasks like retrieving, integrating, and tracing information were trivial matters to him.
Information disseminated in large batches...
After browsing through the compiled information, Ging quickly realized that this commission for Nen exorcism was being spread using a simple program.
However, the information was being distributed through mainstream websites and intelligence channels related to Hunters.
This indicated that the other party had a very clear purpose.
It seems the authenticity is quite high.
Ging raised his hand to his stubble-covered chin but didn't directly dial the virtual number in the post. He merely memorized the name of the person who posted the information.
A single word: Mo.
Only accepting commissions to purify Post-Mortem Will. How interesting.
Ging smiled slightly as he stared at the line of information highlighted on his computer screen.
After a preliminary assessment, he believed the credibility of this information was quite high.
So he decided to meet the other party in person.
Even if it ultimately turned out to be a waste of time, he was willing to accept that.
At worst, I'll treat it as going out for some relaxation.
As a Pro Hunter dedicated to the excavation and preservation of ruins, Ging often needed to venture deep into various ancient ruins and tombs.
These long-buried underground locations were often the most prone to developing Post-Mortem Will.
However, most Post-Mortem Will didn't directly affect the excavation work of ruins; they typically posed only minor threats.
For example, corpses or stone statues controlled by Post-Mortem Will, or resentful thoughts capable of influencing others' minds.
But as long as one was a Nen user who had mastered Nen, they could generally resist attacks or erosion from Post-Mortem Will.
What was truly troublesome was a special type of sealed post-mortem Nen.
The purpose of this Post-Mortem Will was to completely isolate the ruin or tomb from the outside world.
They often attached themselves to passage entrances or even covered entire structures, forming an invisible barrier that stubbornly resisted any intrusion by outsiders.
If one wanted to break through this Post-Mortem Will blockade, there were typically two methods.
One was violent demolition, but this would severely damage the ruin or tomb.
The other was to have an Exorcist purify or seal the Post-Mortem Will attached to passage entrances and structures. This method was the most tedious and laborious, but it preserved the ruin or tomb intact.
Ging's professional work involved excavation and preservation, so of course he couldn't adopt the first method.
Therefore, he had a long-term collaboration with a senior Exorcist named Tessa, who was also Sanbica's master. However, Tessa was not adept at purifying and removing Post-Mortem Will, only capable of employing sealing techniques to deal with weaker forms of it.
If faced with powerful sealed post-mortem Nen, sealing methods would be ineffective in most cases.
Thus, for Ging, it was indeed necessary to find an Exorcist who could thoroughly purify Post-Mortem Will.
Preferably one who could collaborate long-term and, moreover... desperately needed money.
The reasoning was simple.
When a person has a need, it generates motivation.
With motivation, they become willing to take risks.
In the matter of removing Post-Mortem Will, Exorcists' caution and meticulousness were the norm, often leading them to back out at the last moment.
But an Exorcist in urgent need of money would be more willing to take risks.
For these reasons, Ging was highly interested in this cash-strapped Exorcist who only left a name.
To get to the bottom of it, he was willing to invest his precious time in trial and error.
Don't let me down.
Ging, preparing to set off, thought silently to himself.
Before departing, he needed to investigate more about 'Mo.'
But expertise lies in specialization, so he didn't need to worry too much about these matters; they would be handled by professionals.
—--
Gordeau Desert, on the highway.
Tsezguerra spotted Morrow from afar and, surprised, immediately turned to look at Battera, the wealthy man in the back seat who had spent a fortune determined to clear Greed Island.
"Boss, there are three people ahead, one of them is Morrow."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Battera instinctively straightened his upper body.
Morrow...
This name left a deep impression on him.
Around this time last year, he had witnessed Morrow's battle with the Shadow Beasts on this very stretch of road.
Due to Tsezguerra's high regard for Morrow, he had hoped at the time that Morrow would join his Greed Island clearing team.
Unfortunately, Morrow had refused without hesitation.
Although he had proactively left his business card then, a year had passed without any call from Morrow.
Later, when he saw Morrow win the Battle Olympia championship at Heavens Arena with overwhelming strength, he reluctantly gave up on the idea of recruiting Morrow for the clearing team.
In his view, Morrow, who had already achieved honor and status through his abilities, was even less likely to tackle Greed Island for money.
He regretted this for a long time.
Never did he expect to encounter Morrow here again.
"Ask him if he needs a ride."
Battera's gaze passed through the front windshield, watching the three figures by the roadside grow increasingly closer.
Tsezguerra acknowledged and relayed a few instructions into the walkie-talkie.
The four black cars maintaining formation immediately slowed down uniformly.
This action naturally caught the attention of Morrow and the others.
Screech...
The car Tsezguerra was in moved to the front of the convoy and came to an abrupt stop by the roadside.
"We're heading the same way, need a lift?"
Stepping out of the car, Tsezguerra looked at Morrow, who had stopped by the roadside.
Morrow's gaze swept past Tsezguerra and settled on Battera in the back seat.
It wasn't surprising that this wealthy man, solely focused on acquiring as many Greed Island game qualifications as possible, would appear here.
Morrow thought for a moment and did not refuse the offer of a ride. Instead, he asked, "Do you have an auction catalog?"
This unexpected question clearly took Tsezguerra by surprise. After a brief silence, he nodded and said, "Yes."
"If it's convenient, could you let me take a look?"
Morrow wanted to check if the already confirmed auction catalog contained what they were looking for.
"Of course."
Tsezguerra readily agreed, taking this request as a signal of acceptance to the invitation, and immediately gestured to the convoy behind him.
Their well-trained companions quickly adjusted the vehicle arrangements, soon making space for a car for Morrow and the others.
Seeing this, Morrow didn't decline and signaled for Kurapika and Menchi to follow him into the car.
A moment later, the four black cars resumed their journey.
Morrow carefully flipped through the Southernpiece Auction preview catalog provided by Tsezguerra.
This catalog, meant only for previewing items, was already worth 5 million Jenny.
The subsequent booklet containing the complete auction catalog and admission ticket was even more expensive, priced at 12 million Jenny.
"Found it."
Morrow's finger suddenly stopped halfway through.
The page clearly displayed a high-definition photo of Scarlet Eyes, accompanied by detailed text descriptions.
Clink.
Almost at the same moment Morrow spoke, a faint metallic sound of chains clinking came from beside him.
It was Kurapika clenching his fist, causing the chains worn on his fingers to make slight noises as they trembled.
His hazel eyes began to faintly glow with a crimson hue as he stared intently at the Scarlet Eyes photo in the catalog.
At this year's auction, Scarlet Eyes had appeared again.
And this time, there were two pairs...