Mo Xie quietly watched Ying Yuqin sink into thought. He was in no hurry, feeling as though he had the situation firmly in hand. He was even certain she would agree.
The sea level had not risen yet, and some cities were still thriving. Without Fortress Cities being established, people would not gather in one place. Finding a female hunter in Carp City alone who met their requirements was simply too difficult.
Besides, after a quick look, he had found that most Hunter Masters in Carp City already had bounties on their hands. He was currently the only available Hunter Master, so his prey was bound to take the bait!
Finally, Ying Yuqin made her decision. She raised her beautiful eyes to Mo Xie and spoke softly.
"All right, we'd like to hire you to come with us. Um... our team is a little unusual. If you can follow our team's instructions..."
She was not particularly good at discussing these matters, and her words already lacked confidence.
"That's no problem. As a Hunting Mage, once I accept a client's commission, I'll carry it out strictly. The higher a hunter's rank, the more faithfully they abide by their contracts. You can rest assured about that."
Mo Xie had no objections. He nodded and agreed without hesitation.
"All right, then we'll meet at Carp City's gate first thing tomorrow morning."
Ying Yuqin nodded, looking a little bewildered. Even she seemed unsure why she had agreed to let this man join their team. Perhaps there really was no better candidate, or perhaps his looks were simply too deceptive. She could not help silently scolding herself for being unable to resist a handsome face.
"All right. A hunter receptionist will come over shortly to handle the paperwork. I have other things to take care