Chapter 2003: Chapter 1003: 333 Years

"I have arrived? You were searching for me?" Xiao Yi frowned.

The eight people nodded.

"We were planning to go to Leisure Village to find you, but since you’ve arrived, we’ll come directly to find you."

"If you ever need anything, feel free to come to us."

"Nothing will be refused." The two with the strongest aura added.

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, gradually understanding.

"Is it about Elder Tian Xie’s matter?" Xiao Yi asked.

The eight people nodded.

"Nothing will be refused?" Xiao Yi suddenly had a realization and asked again.

The eight people nodded once more.

Xiao Yi released a slight sense of perception.

The perception lasted only for a second.

The two with the strongest aura appeared to be middle-aged.

Of course, these two were clearly old monsters who had lived for countless tens of thousands of years.

One of them, with an indifferent expression, said, "No need to perceive, my cultivation is sixty-eight thousand Dao."

The other one chuckled lightly, "I am about the same."

The one with the indifferent expression said, "If you wish, we can bring you the head of the Ghost Hunter Emperor."

The one with the indifferent expression spoke with unusual seriousness.

Xiao Yi scrutinized the eight people.

Though they showed no hostility when looking at him,

the fierce light in their eyes revealed that these eight were definitely not good people.

The intense fierce light and murderous intent were the most severe Xiao Yi had seen.

Perhaps these eight were not the most powerful Xiao Yi had encountered,

but in terms of cruelty and overwhelming murderous aura, these eight were the top among them.

Xiao Yi shook his head.

At this moment, the elder who had departed earlier walked out from the room in the center of the courtyard.

"Ghost Hunting King, and esteemed elders, the City Lord invites you." The elder said indifferently.

The group walked towards the room in the center of the courtyard.

They stepped inside the room.

Before their eyes was a figure at the head position, wearing a ghostly mask and slightly stocky.

If guessed correctly, that would be the Guisha City Lord.

The Guisha City Lord’s gaze was fixed on Xiao Yi the moment he stepped in.

"I can’t see through you; do you have treasures concealing your aura?" Guisha City Lord asked casually.

The Guisha City Lord’s voice was slightly thick and magnetic.

Judging by the voice, he should be a middle-aged man.

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded upon hearing, "Do I need to release my aura?"

"That’s not necessary." Guisha City Lord shook his head, glanced at the seat beside.

The gaze behind the ghostly mask clearly indicated for Xiao Yi to sit beside him.

The eight were already seated on either side.

Xiao Yi hesitated for a moment, but did not sit, asking directly, "May I ask why the Guisha City Lord has summoned me?"

Guisha City Lord seemed to show a hint of a smile, "It seems you’re not one for conversation."

"Then I won’t beat around the bush either."

"Ghost Hunting King Xiao Xun, would you be willing to serve under me as a Guest Elder?"

"Guest Elder?" Xiao Yi frowned tightly.

"Indeed." Guisha City Lord nodded, "Moreover, as the Chief Guest Elder, surpassing all other Guest Elders and second only to me."

"I believe the other Guest Elders won’t have any objections."

The eight on either side nodded.

"Chief Guest Elder?" Xiao Yi was surprised.

But his eyes quickly returned to indifference.

Though feeling somewhat unexpected about the recruitment by Guisha City Lord,

Xiao Yi still shook his head.

The mask of Guisha City Lord was evidently only to hide his face, devoid of other functions.

Hence Xiao Yi could sense the aura of Guisha City Lord.

By mere aura strength, Guisha City Lord was similar to Heartless Inn Master, or perhaps to Great Elder of Evil Lord Mansion.

Xiao Yi wasn’t entirely sure.

Such aura was far beyond his precise sensing abilities.

But without a doubt, Guisha City Lord was incredibly formidable.

It was precisely this formidable strength that made Xiao Yi immensely wary.

Guisha City was definitely not a place of benevolence.

A half month ago, he accidentally passed through, merely intending to experience it. Afterwards, he simply decided to temporarily treat it as a trial, thus accepting a mission.

Subsequently, it was for the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit.

But to become too entangled with Guisha City was undoubtedly unwise.

Guisha City was too mad, also too terrifying.

Xiao Yi had seen some Five Stars, Six Stars tasks, among which included assassinating the Family Head of Hidden Family.

In other words, Guisha City had connections with Hidden Forces too.

People from Hidden Forces would come here to release tasks, and Guisha City dared to accept tasks from Hidden Forces and even kill their people.

Overall, Guisha City was almost utterly reckless.

This inherently mysterious city, stood alone in the Central Region.

But this only rendered it more terrifying.

Additionally, the Guisha City Lord and Heartless Inn Master, the two most enigmatic figures of Guisha City, also made Xiao Yi exceedingly wary.

"Unwilling?" Guisha City Lord’s tone showed slight disappointment at Xiao Yi’s refusal.

"I have always cherished talents, but if you’re unwilling, I won’t force you."

"Thank you, Guisha City Lord." Xiao Yi cupped his hands, "Actually, there’s something I need to request."

"What is it?" Guisha City Lord asked.

Xiao Yi said directly, "I wish to exchange for the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit."

"Oh?" Guisha City Lord uttered lightly, then shook his head.

Xiao Yi’s heart jolted upon seeing this.

If his refusal of Guisha City Lord’s recruitment led to being unable to exchange for the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, that would be highly troublesome.

Guisha City Lord seemed to have insight into Xiao Xun’s thoughts, laughed lightly, "I am not as narrow-minded as you might think."

"I shook my head because the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit is not mine."

"Nor is it in my treasure vault."

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi frowned tightly.

"Rest assured," Guisha City Lord said, "The Ten Thousand Poison Fruit truly exists, but it belongs to Heartless Inn Master."

"Whether or not it can be exchanged depends on Heartless Inn Master’s opinion."

After Guisha City Lord finished speaking, he glanced at the elder.

The elder nodded and swiftly left.

Presumably, the elder was going to Leisure Village to find Heartless Inn Master.

After a while, the elder swiftly returned.

"What’s Heartless Inn Master’s opinion?" Guisha City Lord asked.

Beside, Xiao Yi also stared at the elder with slight tension.

The elder cupped his hands towards Guisha City Lord and reported, "Heartless Inn Master says it’s possible."

"However, the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit is not yet mature and cannot be harvested."

"How much longer?" Guisha City Lord inquired.

The elder replied, "A total of three hundred thirty-three years."

"That long?" Xiao Yi’s eyes widened.

The elder continued, "Heartless Inn Master says if Xiao Xun cannot wait, he can expedite the ripening."

"Expedite? Absolutely not." Xiao Yi exclaimed, "The Heaven and Earth Fruit grows to maturity with an inherent process."

"Forcing ripening leads to diminished efficacy."

Guisha City Lord just chuckled, "You can rest assured."

"Since Heartless Inn Master agreed to let you harvest, the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit’s efficacy wouldn’t diminish at all."

"Hmm?" Xiao Yi frowned deeply.

Guisha City Lord slowly stood, hands behind, "Heartless Inn Master has cultivated countless years, long mastering the Heavens and Earth Mysterious."

"The Ten Thousand Poison Fruit contains myriad deadly poisons, and myriad Poison Dao."

"Within it, every Poison Dao is mastered by Heartless Inn Master."

"Hence, he can perfectly expedite the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit’s ripening."

"How long does Heartless Inn Master need?" Guisha City Lord turned his head, asking the elder.

The elder answered, "Three days."

"Heartless Inn Master says Xiao Xun may directly go to Heartless Inn to find him in three days."

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