136. Detection

Deep within the Nature Reserve, the Gaosuo live.

"Great Chieftain, High Priest... it has been confirmed that outsiders are invading and slaughtering our people!"

This tribe is very large, with a total population of five thousand, and is already the leading Gaosuo force in the entire protected area.

"Another outsider!"

The Sturdy chieftain roared in fury, "Where are our warriors? Follow me to cut off the heads of these invaders! Their skins will become our carpets, and their heads our ornaments!"

"Zagu! You are our only remaining great warrior. Are you going to perish in the invasion of outsiders? Have we forgotten the lessons of history?"

At this moment, the high priest, draped in a feathered robe, incredibly old and resembling a skeleton, with only a faint glow in his eyes, spoke, "There are too many outsiders... It is not a wise choice to rashly fight them."

"We are the Gaosuo! Our ancestors lived on this land! Courage flows in our blood!"

Chief Zagu tried his best to explain.

But now... everything we do is for survival!

The high priest coughed and said slowly, "Using other powers is not shameful. Let the warriors prepare the offerings; I'm going to break the seal!"

"High Priest!"

Zagu shuddered. "That... that was the nightmare that haunted our land, the bloodthirsty Evil Spirit... How much did we pay to seal it away?"

"Don't worry, Great Chief... we can use it!"

A bloodthirsty glint appeared on the high priest's aged face. "We will not submit to the invaders... nor will we let any enemy who has stained the blood of our people go unpunished... It will take our place and avenge our enemies."

"If you could control it..."

The chieftain's expression changed slightly, and he bowed slightly as he spoke.

"Very good... Order the lads to collect the offerings, preferably with outsiders among them!"

The high priest looked towards a canyon outside the tribe.

There, sealed away, lies the tribe's most important secret... an immortal and undying Evil Spirit!

Countless warriors and Wizard of the Gaosuo shed their blood to seal it away.

But now, it has become the Guardian of the Gaosuo.

At the very least, it's a force that can be utilized!

"You are... a superhuman?"

Outside the canyon, Geri stared at Sulu and suddenly blurted out a sentence.

Sulu, who was inspecting the canyon, paused for a moment. "Yes."

He wasn't concerned about this issue, knowing he'd be exposed eventually anyway.

"Then why did you come to the reserve? Did you know about Grede's plan beforehand?" Geri continued to ask.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have hired only you."

Sulu shrugged. "I was just interested in the extraordinary powers possessed by the Gaosuo and wanted to do some business with them... but now, you've seen it all."

"Doing business with the Gaosuo?"

Geri gave Sulu a disdainful look. "I think you're dreaming. They'll kill any Roman who comes into view! And cut off their heads as trophies!"

"Perhaps... but I'm very persuasive!"

Sulu smiled, then suddenly pressed Geri's head down. "Someone's coming out!"

"Um?"

Geri lurked and peered over, discovering a group of people emerging from the canyon, moving very slowly.

There were about ten bandits surrounding a group of female prisoners tied together with ropes, and there appeared to be children among them.

"That damned Grede Bandit Gang, they're even planning to sell slaves!"

Geri gritted her teeth.

Because of their inherent mutual animosity, even if these Gaosuo are sold on the Black Market, their fate may not be good.

Most likely, it will be supplied to wealthy individuals with perverse and dark desires.

As a bounty hunter who occasionally comes into contact with the dark world, Geri is very aware of this.

"You want to save them?"

She eagerly drew her gun. "Count me in!"

"Wait a minute!"

Sulu didn't say much. He lowered his body, and his soul instantly left his body, entering the second layer of the Mind World!

Looking around with the perspective of the Mind World, one can only see a vast ocean of the subconscious and a moving ball of light in the distance.

Among them was a huge island, so large that Sulu had no intention of exploring it.

"A third-tier professional, hidden among them, a trap?!"

Sulu smiled and returned to his body.

This method of investigation, because it operates from the second level of the Mind World, is completely undetectable to others, let alone concealed or defended against.

This alone gives them a significant advantage.

"Careful!"

"Besides the extraordinary individual leading them, there's also a third-tier professional among them, who should be [Brawler] Russ!"

Sulu was absolutely certain that it was authentic.

"You are... a spellcaster?"

Geri was surprised.

She only needed to observe Sulu lower his head and his eyes change slightly for a few seconds to detect the hidden strength of the other party, which made her very curious.

She was confident in her eyesight, but observing the group, she couldn't spot Russ at all; otherwise, she wouldn't have thought of joining the heist.

"Just take it as yes!"

Sulu no explanation.

"Russ? He's worth five hundred Gold Dragon on the bounty! He's a fat sheep!"

Geri licked her lips. "What rank of professional are you?"

"Second order!"

Seeing the disappointment on Geri's face, Sulu spoke frankly and added, "But there is still hope!"

Under normal circumstances, a first-tier or second-tier professional is definitely no match for a third-tier professional.

Having reached the third level of extraordinary power, one has already gained profound expertise in a certain field, earning the title of 'expert,' and gradually transcending the mundane.

However, Sulu himself is not a simple Tier 2, but a part-timer! He also knows about the opponent's ambush and professional information, which gives him an advantage, so he may not be unable to fight back!

What are your plans?

Geri was somewhat tempted. "We can split the bounty!"

"Can you hold off Russ?"

Sulu countered with a question.

Geri blushed slightly. "Although I'm only at the first level, I can handle the rest of the bandits!"

She's a renowned bounty hunter and a superhuman in this area!

He has incredibly rich combat experience and could easily handle ten ordinary bandits!

Although Sulu's rank is higher than hers, she shouldn't look down on her profession!

"That won't be necessary. I do have a plan!"

Sulu said nonchalantly, "I just observed them. Besides Iron Fist Russ, there's only one Tier 1 superhuman among this band of bandits. The other nine are all ordinary people! Let's follow them and act at night. I'm confident I can take care of those ordinary bandits, and even that Tier 1 superhuman, without alerting anyone!"

"What?"

Geri was taken aback, not expecting Sulu to be so confident.