I'm really not the god of time.

Chapter 110 Entering the Danger Zone, Assembling a Hunter Squad

Zhang Lingyun took out his phone and dialed Fang Xinyu's number.

About half an hour later, an SUV drove up.

Fang Xinyu rolled down the car window, waved to the two of them, and said:

"Get in the car."

Zhang Lingyun sat in the passenger seat, while Ding Shuangshuang could only sit in the back.

The big guy was also sitting in the back, somewhat dazed, fiddling with a wooden stick.

The car drove along the desolate road, heading towards the vast expanse ahead.

Fang Xinyu glanced at Ding Shuangshuang through the rearview mirror.

She had short hair with pink highlights, wore ripped jeans and a black leather jacket, and a silver studded choker around her neck.

With her facial features slightly altered by the [Disguise Technique], she looks exactly like a tough, unapproachable young delinquent.

Fang Xinyu joked:

"You're a pretty young lady, who are you to me?"

Zhang Lingyun, who had transformed into a con artist, replied:

"She is my daughter."

Ding Shuangshuang kicked the front seat and corrected:

"I am his assistant."

Fang Xinyu nodded and said:

"But this is a dangerous area. Bringing such a beautiful female assistant here, it's more like they're looking for trouble than helping."

Ding Shuangshuang snorted coldly and said:

"Aren't you quite pretty too?"

Fang Xinyu smiled and said:

"My status and sense of security in the danger zone were earned through real battles."

Ding Shuangshuang said defiantly:

"I can do that too. What do I want?"

When Zhang Lingyun had previously negotiated with Fang Xinyu, they had already agreed that Fang Xinyu would provide the equipment.

One of them was something Ding Shuangshuang specifically requested.

Fang Xinyu nodded, and the big guy dragged out a box.

After Ding Shuangshuang opened it, she took out a pistol.

They assembled it skillfully and snapped the magazine shut with a crisp sound.

Fang Xinyu saw this scene in the rearview mirror and laughed:

"She does seem to have some skill; it's quite rare to see a witch who uses a gun."

Ding Shuangshuang responded:

"I don't have a preference for magic or guns. As long as they work, that's fine."

Fang Xinyu nodded and said:

"So you're a pragmatist. No wonder your boyfriend chose an older man."

The con artist coughed awkwardly again and said:

"I really am her father."

After driving for about an hour, buildings finally appeared on both sides of the road.

It wasn't one of those small tents in the wild, but a proper concrete house.

The buildings, mostly three or four stories high, are scattered at the foot of the mountain. The walls are pale white and the roofs are dark gray.

The streets are paved with cement, and although there are some potholes, sports cars have no problem driving on them.

This place is like a small town, completely different from the dangerous area Zhang Lingyun had in mind.

Fang Xinyu introduced:

"This is Outpost Town. There are several towns like this along the boundary of the danger zone."

This area is semi-official; there are some laws, but they aren't strictly enforced.

After the SUV slowed down, Zhang Lingyun was finally able to see things more clearly.

This outpost town isn't very big, but it has everything you need.

Several taverns opened along the street, with signs that read "Hunter's Rest Stop" and "Owl Bar."

Several modified vehicles were parked at the entrance, with heavy weapons welded onto them.

There are also shops that sell equipment and shops that buy back loot.

Zhang Lingyun even saw a Golden Rose potion shop here.

It seems that even in such a wild and untamed place, the power of the society has stubbornly extended in.

Occasionally, you can see groups of hunters on the road.

Some were sorcerers dressed for outdoor activities, while others were ordinary humans who had undergone armed training.

But they were all very wary, and kept their weapons within easy reach.

They look like they've been making a living in dangerous areas for years.

Fang Xinyu took out a pack of cigarettes:

"Want one?"

Zhang Lingyun said:

"Won't."

She then handed it to Ding Shuangshuang, who said:

"I've already quit."

Fang Xinyu shrugged and continued her introduction:

"These hunters make a living by venturing into dangerous areas, hunting dangerous creatures, and collecting materials for magic potions."

Lucky people may become rich overnight, but most people will only die.

Zhang Lingyun gazed into the distance, looking towards the horizon beyond the town.

The distant mountain ridges were clearly visible, but they looked as if they had been torn apart by something.

There are dark green, diamond-shaped pillars that are slanted into the mountainside, like rows of fangs.

A section of a broken elevated highway hangs precariously in mid-air halfway up the mountain.

Zhang Lingyun asked, puzzled:

"What happened?"

Fang Xinyu explained:

"That's the real danger zone; it was formed decades ago."

At the time, this was a peaceful resort. Suddenly one day, the aura of the spirit world leaked out, completely altering the terrain and landscape.

Fang Xinyu arranged for her to stay at a reliable hotel.

Although the conditions were very poor, it was considered a five-star hotel in this outpost town.

When asked how the rooms were assigned, Ding Shuangshuang answered first:

"There are two of us in one room."

Fang Xinyu looked at Zhang Lingyun with amusement and said jokingly:

"I thought you were going to ask us to share a room."

Ding Shuangshuang immediately glared at her angrily.

Fang Xinyu immediately raised her hands and said with a smile:

"I was just kidding! This little girl is quite possessive of her food."

Then, during dinner—

Fang Xinyu treated them to a local specialty dish—a kind of Warcraft-themed roasted meat.

It is said that eating it can increase the magic power within the body.

But Fang Xinyu warned them:

"You absolutely cannot eat too much, otherwise your body will explode."

Of all the people I've met, only big guys can eat whatever they want.

After Ding Shuangshuang tasted it, her eyes lit up.

Then, she quietly approached Zhang Lingyun and reminded him:

"This stuff feels like an 'angel drug,' you'd better not take it."

Zhang Lingyun nodded.

He immediately had reason to suspect that the "Angel Medicine" of the "God Kingdom Organization" was made from this creature.

This is also important intelligence. I can tell Lin Zhiyuan when I get back, and I can do him a favor.

Then, Fang Xinyu asked:

"So, boss, now that you've hired my brother and me, can you tell me what your request is?"

Zhang Lingyun nodded slightly and said:

"I want the two of you to help me catch a live fairy dragon."

The big guy kept his head down and continued eating his barbecue, completely ignoring the business here.

Fang Xinyu was stunned for a moment:

"That's going to be very difficult; it might require venturing into the most dangerous areas."

Zhang Lingyun ignored her comment and said directly:

Name your price.

Fang Xinyu thought for a moment, then held up five fingers and said:

"Five million, no bargaining."

Last time, Yu Li offered ten million, but that was the price after the capture was completed.

Now the servants are directly captured, and Ding Shuangshuang and I are also helping.

Zhang Lingyun felt that the other party's offer of five million was reasonable.

So he readily agreed:

"no problem."

Fang Xinyu smacked her lips.

Thinking to myself, if I had known the boss was so generous, I would have asked for more earlier.

Fang Xinyu thought for a moment, preparing to scoop up a little more, and then said:

"The four of us aren't enough; I need to hire a few more hunters."

Zhang Lingyun nodded in agreement:

"no problem."

"But you'll have to pay for it too."

"Can."

Zhang Lingyun prepared a considerable amount of funds for this operation.

He doesn't care how much money it costs as long as he can achieve his goal.

Fang Xinyu was mesmerized after hearing this, feeling that the uncle in front of her was incredibly handsome.

No wonder there are such pretty young girls who are willing to share a room with him.

That's the power of money!

Fang Xinyu couldn't help but mention:

"Why don't you take care of me too?"

Ding Shuangshuang immediately glared at her with murderous intent.

Fang Xinyu quickly smiled and said:

"I was just kidding. What I meant was, could we reach a long-term cooperation agreement?"

Leave all the requests from the danger zone to me. I promise I'll get them done.

Zhang Lingyun considered it for a moment and said:

"Sure. But I have one condition."

Fang Xinyu was excited and asked:

"Please speak."

Zhang Lingyun nodded and said:

"If anyone asks about your superiors, just answer that it's the Four-Leaf Clover Hermitage."

Fang Xinyu gasped.

After suffering a great loss in Green Island City last time, she carefully investigated the Clover Hermitage.

However, this mysterious organization can only be glimpsed in the deepest parts of the network.

Even the most well-informed intelligence brokers in the danger zone had no further information.

All that can be said is that the president of the Clover Hermitage is a powerful figure at the third level of the Extraordinary Realm, and is planning a huge event.

The organization's strength and scale may be no less than that of the "God Kingdom Organization".

Fang Xinyu immediately agreed.

Business in dangerous areas is becoming increasingly difficult, as various powerful forces are extending their reach into the region.

A team with mediocre strength and lacking backing will eventually be crushed by those big players.

Now it's perfect to latch onto a powerful patron.

Fang Xinyu asked cautiously again:

"So, are you really a fraudster?"

Zhang Lingyun nodded slightly.

Fang Xinyu was extremely excited:

"So, my escape from that con artist last time was quite a legendary experience."

The big guy raised his head and reminded him:

"Cousin, this is taboo, because there are no living legends in the danger zone."

"Shut up! Eat your food."

Fang Xinyu scolded him, then asked:

"How did you deceive God back then?"

Zhang Lingyun frowned.

Little did he know what the real con artist had done back then.

But he still smiled nonchalantly and said in a deliberately profound tone:

"You'd better not know, because just knowing this will attract the attention of the evil god."

Fang Xinyu was startled.

I immediately thought of the danger zone, and the many warnings about God.

It is said:

Things concerning God are invisible, inaudible, and unthinkable.

Some sorcerers of the "prophetic school" have disobeyed these warnings and eventually drove themselves insane.

Zhang Lingyun further warned her:

"While we are on this mission, do not reveal my identity. You may call me Chen Muyan."

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The next day, at a bar in Outpost Town.

The air was filled with the smell of smoke.

Empty wine glasses sat on the dilapidated table, and the skulls of monsters were nailed to the wall.

An old record player in the corner plays songs from a bygone era.

Fang Xinyu had just pushed the door open and entered.

A drunkard pounced on her, shouting, "Ah! Pretty girl—"

The big guy followed closely behind, grabbed the drunkard, and threw him out.

Zhang Lingyun and Ding Shuangshuang walked at the very back.

Fang Xinyu walked over to the bar and slammed her hand on the counter.

She said loudly:

"Boss, give everyone here a beer, and put it on my tab."

The bar was quiet for a moment, then erupted in cheers.

The clinking of wine glasses echoed throughout the room.

Once everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Fang Xinyu then said loudly:

"Gentlemen, I have a big job here, and I need to find some skilled people."

The laughter gradually stopped, and everyone looked at her.

Someone asked:

"What kind of work?"

Fang Xinyu said:

"Go into the Spirit Mist Mountains and capture a live spirit dragon."

After a brief silence, a burly man with a thick beard spat out a mouthful of wine with a "pfft".

"Fang girl, are you crazy? Do you know how rare those elf dragons are? They're even rarer than finding a virgin when you're getting married."

Ding Shuangshuang frowned and leaned closer to Zhang Lingyun.

She felt that the people here were both rude and vulgar.

From the moment she entered the bar, pairs of malicious eyes were constantly licking her body.

Someone else shouted:

"Exactly, and that place is too dangerous. If a dust storm comes, no one will be able to escape."

But Fang Xinyu remained unfazed and continued:

"Those willing to come with me will be rewarded with 500,000. If you die on the way, the compensation will be 1 million, deposited into your designated account."

The crowd fell silent instantly.

They were all secretly making plans.

Five hundred thousand is enough to live a carefree life here for a long time.

A million-dollar compensation would allow the family to live a good life.

Soon, some people were tempted and volunteered to join Fang Xinyu's team.

Fang Xinyu started picking people:

"Oil drum".

A bald, fat man stood up from the corner, his belly round and swollen, like he was pregnant with octuplets.

His nickname is "Oil Barrel." He is incredibly strong, making him perfect as a meat shield, and he's also a bit smarter than the big guy.

Fang Xinyu patted his belly and said with a smile:

"You're the one. If we get trapped in the spirit dust storm, the oil stored in your stomach can help us survive for half a month."

The oil drum grinned, not taking it seriously.

Fang Xinyu pointed again and said:

"Long pole".

A tall, thin man leaned silently against a pillar.

He carried a long, strip-shaped object wrapped in cloth on his back.

Fang Xinyu glanced at it and said:

"That thing on your back seems to be longer than before."

The long pole silently answered:

"The range has been increased."

Fang Xinyu nodded and said:

"Count you in."

Then she called out a short, stout woman with a string of dead rats around her neck and a strong smell of poison about her.

Fang Xinyu said:

"Poison, you come too."

Fang Xinyu said:

"Right now, I only need these three people, plus my brother and me, that makes a five-person team."

But those who weren't chosen all started complaining together.

He claims his abilities are no less than these three, so why not choose them?

Fang Xinyu smiled and then said:

"Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I'll select a few more backups."

However, each person can only be given 100,000, and the backup personnel only need to follow along and be responsible for transporting supplies, without having to enter the most dangerous mountain range.

If a regular player dies, they will be replaced from the reserves.

Zhang Lingyun watched silently from the side.

I feel that Fang Xinyu is indeed quite capable.

No wonder they survived so long in the danger zone.

Fang Xinyu then selected a few reliable and capable people from the crowd.

Finally, they chose a middle-aged man.

He was wearing faded hunter's clothes and carrying a long knife that had been used for a long time.

Fang Xinyu asked:

"What's your name?"

The man said:

"Old Bai."

Fang Xinyu asked:

What are you good at?

Old Bai said:

"Can do anything."

Fang Xinyu said:

"So you can't do anything right anymore?"

Old Bai just chuckled.

Fang Xinyu nodded:

"Alright, then it's you."

Old Bai finished his beer and asked:

"Then, Captain, if I may ask another question, which big boss is it that spends so much money hiring people?"

Those who are employed are also very curious about this.

Because this involves whether Fang Xinyu actually has the ability to pay that much money.

Based on the previously agreed-upon script, Fang Xinyu loudly announced:

"The people who hire us are the Four-Leaf Clover Hermitage."

Everyone present was taken aback and looked at Fang Xinyu in surprise.

The mysterious organization, the Four-Leaf Clover Hermitage, has been circulating in the danger zone for a long time.

Some people tried to make the deal and discovered that the believer who came to make the deal was actually an indescribable spirit.

There are sorcerers from the "prophecy school" who want to uncover the secrets behind the scenes.

But before his thoughts could reach the core, his body suddenly exploded.

The explosion even destroyed several buildings in the outpost town and took away more than a dozen unlucky sorcerers.

From then on, another rule was added to the rules of the outpost town.

Do not pry into the secrets of the Four-Leaf Clover Hermitage.

However, they never expected that this mysterious organization would step into the limelight today.

Old Bai frowned and said again:

"Captain, it's not that I don't believe you, I'm just a little curious. Have any members of the Clover Hermitage arrived?"

Fang Xinyu generously pointed to one side and said:

"This Mr. Chen Muyan is the envoy of the Clover Hermitage."

Old Bai turned his head and came face to face with the fraudster.

Beneath his graying hair, a subtle, enigmatic smile played on his lips.

On his forehead, there was a striking, lightning-shaped scar.

Old Bai's pupils suddenly dilated.

He gradually suppressed his excitement.

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The team set off on time the following morning.

The two bosses are Zhang Lingyun and Ding Shuangshuang.

Fang Xinyu and her siblings, along with three legitimate members: Oil Barrel, Long Pole, and Witch.

In addition, there are more than a dozen other potential hunters.

The group split into five modified off-road vehicles, which formed a long line and headed towards the Lingwu Mountains.

Less than 20 kilometers from the town of Qianshao, danger struck one after another.

First, a pack of wolves with bone spurs pounced out of the bushes on both sides and began to tear at the convoy.

Oil Drum jumped off the truck with a machete in hand and quickly cut down the leader of the wolves, after which the remaining wolves scattered.