Chapter 731 Human Trafficking Organization
“What does that mean?”
“Who knows?”
People craned their necks to look in Kenneth’s direction.
Soon, one of the men on the train stepped forward and grabbed Kenneth. “He’s my man from the village. He’s drunk and talking nonsense.”
As he spoke, he punched Kenneth in the abdomen. “What’s wrong with you?” he whispered.
“Ezra, I…” Kenneth wanted to say something but then saw a pale–faced baby clinging to his shoulder and staring at him menacingly.
The baby was one he had sold before.
Kenneth collapsed into his seat and mumbled, “Ezra, there’s a ghost! The baby ghosts have come for us!”
A ghost?
Almost all the passengers on the train were awake and buzzing with noise.
Ezra Caldwell grabbed Kenneth and said through gritted teeth, “Shut up. What are you babbling about?”
The women with children also turned to look at Kenneth..
Ezra’s eyes were fierce as he slammed his bracelet on the table. “You’re drunk. Stop rambling.”
The bracelet was unique. It was a string of sandalwood beads that smelled fragrant. They appeared well- worn, with a patina on their surfaces, giving them an inexpensive look.
However, those experienced could tell that the sandalwood was old, and each bead bore a carved divine statue. It was a properly consecrated object.
Even Leo, a malevolent spirit, had to shield his eyes from the bracelet’s light, not to mention Cody. He nearly had his soul scattered by the sight.
But more intimidating than the bracelet was Dalton, who stood holding a black umbrella.
With just one glance, he identified the bracelet’s origin and smirked disdainfully. “He’s full of righteous talk but worships filth.”
“Master, it’s a sacred item.” Leo floated under Dalton’s umbrella. “They have someone backing them.”
With a smile, Dalton lowered his umbrella, and Ezra’s bracelet shattered with a crack.
Ezra, who had been full of malice a moment ago, froze.
He had never been afraid of anything in this line of work, whether it was people or the ghosts Kenneth mentioned.
The medium had chosen him for this delivery task. The item he wore could suppress any evil spirit,
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rendering even the underworld guards equally matched.
For years in this business, he had never seen any spirits, not just because of his ruthlessness but also because the bracelet could suppress evil.
But now it had shattered!
Ezra felt a pang of unease. He looked up but saw nothing.
Meanwhile, Kenneth in the seat became more frenzied. He grabbed others‘ bread and devoured it like a
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