"Entering the market took about one-fifth of my spiritual energy... and that's before even getting on the big ship, not to mention I have no way to bring anyone out... I don't even know if my concealment ability can allow others to conceal themselves as well..."
As Chen Jing passed a market shop, he casually grabbed a hooded trench coat and quietly left behind the equivalent amount of money. In the alley, Chen Jing changed into the hooded coat, lost in thought.
Chen Jing had no idea how he could save the people, but now he could only take it one step at a time.
"It's not like there's no chance of winning," Chen Jing thought.
When he used to lure monsters, he often used other monsters and wandering spirits to escape danger. Therefore, Chen Jing understood that when his own strength was limited, the more chaotic the situation, the more advantageous it would be for him.
The Black Hand encountered an assassination attempt, which presented a good opportunity.
The reason he could know the assassin's face so clearly was probably because a member of the assassins had been captured, arrested, and confessed the information.
From the perspective of the mastermind, the most heavily guarded position is on that big ship!
In other words, if Chen Jing can first find the imprisoned members of the assassination team, he can utilize their power.
Chen Jing knew, of course, that this plan was too simplistic and had many potential errors and mistakes, but he had no choice but to adapt to the situation. He had no other options, no time or ability to gather more intelligence or make thorough preparations.
Chen Jing walked through the market. There were quite a few people dressed like him; few wanted to reveal their true appearance. The guards checked him at the entrance, but if someone saw he'd bought something valuable, he might run into trouble and be robbed.
However, it becomes very difficult to go any further.
Chen Jing stood at the edge of the market and saw large, hazy ships on the river. Such large ships would be impossible to reach by human leaping across without a bridge.
Not to mention, to get from the edge of the market to the large ship, you have to walk along an unprotected path on the dock, where guards stand watch. They wear leather armor, carry longswords and revolvers at their waists, and some even carry rifles with bayonets on their backs.
Chen Jing kept moving, but his attention remained focused on the other side. He planned to use his ability to follow behind someone onto the ship when someone else boarded.
He kept moving because he was worried that if he stayed in one place watching the ships and docks, alert people would notice something was wrong.
Time ticked by, and still no one showed any intention of boarding the ship. Chen Jing began to grow anxious. But he still did some things he could manage, such as observing the terrain.
For the person who lured the monster, sometimes it's not always possible to retreat from the designated route. In such cases, it's crucial to quickly observe the surrounding environment and find a convenient retreat location.
Chen Jing walked around the market, mentally constructing a map of the area.
Upon entering, there was only the gate that Chen Jing had entered through earlier. On both sides were stone walls about 4 meters high, with gaps in the walls large enough for one person to pass through. In a corner of the market, Chen Jing saw a small ballista, a military artifact from the era of ruins and war, which must have been unearthed by the Black Hand team.
The market's buildings are almost all single-story stalls, with no complex layout or usable floors, but there are quite a few people here who are not part of the criminal gang.
Closer to the large ship is the port area, where a considerable number of soldiers are stationed. There are unloading exits and other small boats moored there. Some goods that have not yet been sent to the warehouse are left in the port, and some porters are resting nearby.
Chen Jing devised several escape routes in his mind. He quickly realized that if he didn't consider his ability to hide, he would have no chance of escaping at all. But even if he did consider it, there was only a sliver of hope.
Chen Jing walked towards the market entrance. He thought he had to confirm how the gates closed and see if he could make some preparations in advance. As he approached, he saw that the market entrance area suddenly became lively.
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