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Overview

Bounty hunting is one of the adventure paths available in The Bustling World. Players who take up this role track fugitives across the game world, accept government rewards for capturing wanted criminals, and search for hidden treasures in forgotten locations. The system sits at the intersection of combat, exploration, and the crime system.

Tracking fugitives

Bounty hunters pursue wanted criminals who have fled across the map. When a crime is committed and discovered by the authorities, the perpetrator becomes wanted. Bounty hunters can then accept government contracts to bring that person in. This applies to both NPC criminals and, if the player has committed crimes, other bounty hunter NPCs may come after the player instead.

Ruin exploration

In addition to tracking people, bounty hunters can unearth forgotten ruins that contain hidden valuables. These locations are scattered throughout the wilderness and offer rewards that range from rare materials to unique items. The ruin exploration aspect of bounty hunting overlaps with the general exploration system.

Jianghu connection

Bounty hunting fits into the game's Jianghu adventure path, the martial arts world that operates alongside (and sometimes against) official government structures. Bounty hunters occupy a middle ground: they accept government contracts but operate independently, often interacting with underground factions in the process of tracking their targets.