At the end of an old street, full of the charm of the Republic of China era, stood an old shop that looked very much like a teahouse.
A glance was enough to see a signboard gently swaying in the wind.
Four large characters were written on the signboard: Qingtian Hunter Agency.
At the entrance of the old shop, a cute little girl was sitting, looking at a book full of pictures.
The cute little girl had her hair tied in pigtails, and her tender white feet swung in the air as she read.
"Are you here for a commission? The starting price for a commission is three hundred thousand, and the price will be adjusted based on the difficulty of the commission. We don't accept commissions for stray cats and dogs under three hundred thousand!"
After Lingling noticed Lin Chen, she said without raising her head. Her clear voice was like summer wind chimes, but her words for receiving guests made people feel annoyed.
Of course, it's normal for capable people to be a bit arrogant, especially since she has Forbidden Magic backing her!
"Little one, I'm not here for a commission. I'm here to apply to be a hunter. Is your adult at home?"
Lin Chen glanced at the old teahouse, and only when he found no one did he slowly speak.
The little girl looked up, closed the book in her hand with an expressionless face.
"Lingling, is that a guest?"
Just then, an old voice came from inside the teahouse.
"Grandpa, someone came to apply, but he looks too young, probably still in school!" Lingling said with some disdain, then continued to lower her head and read.
Lin Chen was speechless for a moment. It was the first time he had been looked down upon, and the feeling was quite strange.
"Being young doesn't mean you lack strength. Come in, let me have a good look!" The old voice sounded again.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen slowly walked in. When he reached the backyard, he saw an old man lying on a recliner with his legs crossed.
The old man took a deep look at Lin Chen, and a hint of surprise appeared in his ancient eyes.
"Huh… How can he be so young?" The Old freak muttered to himself, his face expressionless, trying his best to control his agitated emotions.
Lin Chen was stunned. How could an Old freak who had lived for so long not sense Bao Old Man's abnormality.
"As expected of a Forbidden Magic powerhouse, even the spirit tool couldn't block his prying!" Lin Chen couldn't help but think.
After a long while, the old man finally spoke: "I am the president of Qingtian Hunter Agency, my surname is Bao. You can just call me Bao Old Man from now on! Lingling will be your partner from now on!"
Lingling in the outer room was stunned, her eyes wide, her face full of surprise. She really couldn't understand why her grandfather would make such an arrangement!
Lin Chen feigned surprise and said, "Bao Old Man, you didn't make a mistake, did you? That little one looks like she's not even ten years old. You want her to hunt demons with me?"
Lin Chen's main purpose for inexplicably coming to Qingtian Hunter Agency was for Lingling.
Lingling is a genius girl. Her computer skills are so exceptional that at her young age, she can rival an entire logistics team. Such a talent is an absolute treasure.
Just then, Lingling suddenly ran over, pulled out a hunter's badge, and said angrily, "You rookie, who are you looking down on? I am a Grandmaster Hunter."
Lin Chen glanced at the badge, and said with a half-believing tone, "Oh? Grandmaster Hunter?"
Lingling pouted and said, "I don't know why Grandpa arranged for me to be your partner. I'll take you on a mission later. If you're not strong enough, don't blame me for kicking you out!"
Lin Chen chuckled and said, "Let's go!"
...
As the sun set, the beautiful evening glow spread across the suburbs of the Magic City, like a beautiful painting.
One large and one small figure slowly walked out of a garbage station.
Lin Chen said with a black line on his forehead, "Little one, can the missions you take be a bit more normal? It's either the sewers or the garbage dump. Don't you find it smelly?"
Lingling said with a displeased face, "Hmph, don't call me little one, I have a name, and your strength has been recognized by this girl, so from now on, you can follow me!"
Although Lingling said this, she was actually very happy in her heart. Today, she inexplicably encountered a War General Level demon, and she didn't expect Lin Chen, who looked so delicate, to instantly kill the War General Level demon with one move.
What made her even happier was that she didn't have to go to school every day anymore!
Lin Chen chuckled and said, "So I should thank you, right?"
Lingling raised an eyebrow and said, "Absolutely!"
...
The next morning, at dawn, as autumn set in, the Magic City felt a hint of coolness in the mornings and evenings. Lin Chen arrived at Qingtian Hunter Agency again.
Looking at Lingling, who was still brushing her teeth, Lin Chen muttered to himself, "This little girl, aside from being a bit sharp-tongued, is quite cute!"
"What's the mission today? If it's still like yesterday's mission, then don't look for me!"
Lingling finished brushing her teeth, took out a tablet, and said, "A wealthy businessman in Tianxin Courtyard offended someone in his business. He doesn't need to worry about his own safety, but he's worried about his daughter's safety. His daughter studies at Tianxin Magic High School. Originally, he hired an Advanced-Tier Mage, but for some reason, that Mage suddenly quit. The newly hired Mage won't arrive for another week, so during this period, we need to protect his daughter's safety. It's three hundred thousand a day. If we can catch the person who is a threat to his daughter, the other party is willing to pay an additional five million. Do we take it?"
Lin Chen was thoughtful. This protection mission was probably not simple. Only this much money for something that could trouble an Advanced-Tier Mage?
Lin Chen smiled slightly, having already made a decision in his heart.
He said to Lingling, "Call that rich businessman. One million a day for protection fees, and twenty million if we catch the person. If they agree, we'll take it!"
Upon hearing this, Lingling's eyes widened, and she said in surprise, "Isn't that too greedy?"
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Don't you think it's very strange that an Advanced-Tier Mage suddenly quit for no reason? Being able to afford an Advanced-Tier Mage shows the rich man's financial strength. Why would an Advanced-Tier Mage suddenly quit for no reason?"
Lingling nodded, her small face full of joy, and happily said, "Although it's very greedy, I have to say, you're to my liking! I'll go make the call now!"
With that, she returned to the house without looking back.
At this moment, Bao Old Man walked over and said with satisfaction, "Kid, you're very good. You're bold and meticulous, and most importantly, you're ruthless. But Old Man warns you, the Magic City is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface. When it's time to run, you have to run!"
Lin Chen laughed heartily and said, "Bao Old Man, don't worry, I value my life the most."
Lingling rushed out of the house, happily saying, "Done! Looks like you were right, they agreed without even bargaining!"
Immediately, Lingling took out a photo. The girl in the photo had a high ponytail and looked only sixteen or seventeen years old, very pure.
"This is the client's daughter. She's usually at school, so let's go directly to Tianxin Magic High School to find her!"
Lin Chen nodded, and immediately took Lingling and left Qingtian Hunter Agency.
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