Chapter 2004: Chapter 2004: 6-Star Ghost Hunter

"Xiao Xun."

The Guisha City Lord stood with hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Xiao Yi.

"I ask you one final time, would you be willing to take the position of Chief Guest Elder?"

Xiao Yi, similarly, was staring at the Guisha City Lord.

Two faces concealed by masks, two pairs of cold eyes meeting each other.

The Guisha City Lord’s tone was light.

Yet to Xiao Yi’s ears, it sent a shiver down his spine.

In the air, a chilling aura was growing stronger.

The eight people nearby suddenly had a dramatic change in their expressions.

Xiao Yi’s heart sank as well.

This chilling aura resonated with him instantaneously.

Even his always steadfast Dao Heart seemed on the verge of crumbling.

Xiao Yi’s heart tightened; if he wasn’t mistaken, this was a Sword Cultivator, and a terrifyingly strong one at that.

This kind of chilling Sword Dao aura, it was the first time he had ever felt it.

"No." Xiao Yi suddenly opened his mouth and shook his head.

The eyes under his mask remained stern and indifferent.

"I appreciate the Lord’s kindness, but I must decline."

As soon as the words came out, the chilling aura around dissipated instantly.

The eight people nearby slightly sighed in relief.

The Guisha City Lord nodded, his eyes flashing with a hint of admiration.

"Very well, I shall not force you."

"But I still hope you’ll consider it."

"The exchange for that Ten Thousand Poison Fruit requires you to exhaust the entirety of your Ghost Hunting King’s rewards."

"If you agree to be the Chief Guest Elder, I can directly grant you the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit."

Xiao Yi was about to shake his head.

The Guisha City Lord quickly interjected, "There’s no need for a hasty answer."

"Three days later, after meeting the Heartless Inn Master and obtaining the Ten Thousand Poison Fruit, it won’t be too late to answer."

"If you truly do not wish to, by that time, I will simply deduct the rewards from your Ghost Hunter Token."

Xiao Yi nodded.

He could tell that the earlier chilling aura carried no malice.

The Guisha City Lord was not trying to coerce him either.

"If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave." Xiao Yi cupped his hands, saying.

"Go ahead." The Guisha City Lord nodded.

Xiao Yi saluted and turned to leave.

Leaving the room, Xiao Yi walked straight out of the courtyard.

As he just stepped out, he paused, noticing a familiar figure not far away.

The figure approached swiftly, respectfully saying, "Deputy Hall Master Xiao Xun."

"Shen Xinghe." Xiao Yi nodded.

Indeed, the figure was Shen Xinghe.

Moreover, Xiao Yi had already seen Shen Xinghe when he first entered the City Lord’s Mansion.

This meant that Shen Xinghe was also affiliated with the City Lord’s Mansion.

"Are you also a Guisha Minister?" Xiao Yi asked.

Shen Xinghe shook his head, smiling bitterly, "I don’t have that qualification."

"To become a Guisha Minister, one must at least be above fifty thousand Dao."

"Although I am under the City Lord’s command, my status isn’t particularly high."

Shen Xinghe explained briefly.

Xiao Yi nodded, understanding.

The Guisha City Lord’s Mansion naturally recruited outstanding Ghost Hunters.

However, whether one could be utilized after joining the Guisha City Lord was another matter.

Some rose to become Ministers; others remained idle.

Shen Xinghe was clearly in the latter category.

Yet he was content with this, as being under the City Lord, even if not a Minister, still provided him with a substantial salary and contributions each month.

Unlike other Ghost Hunters, he did not need to roam around continually.

"I have a question." Xiao Yi suddenly spoke.

"What is it?" Shen Xinghe asked curiously, "Deputy Hall Master Xiao Xun, feel free to ask, I will speak truthfully."

Xiao Yi waved his hand, "It’s just a few doubts, nothing major."

"Do you recognize those eight Guest Elders from earlier?"

Shen Xinghe nodded, "Of course."

"Among the eight, the two with the strongest aura are Six-star Ghost Hunters."

"In Guisha City, there are ten Six-star Ghost Hunters, all under the City Lord."

"However, those two are only considered mid-level among the ten."

Xiao Yi nodded.

As he knew, the Six-star Ghost Hunters in Guisha City were all enigmatic and fearsome individuals under the Guisha City Lord, akin to Evil Ghosts.

It’s rumored that no task is beyond their capability.

Observing this now, sixty-eight thousand Dao was still only mid-level.

How strong would those at the forefront be?

The great power of the Guisha City Lord once again astonished Xiao Yi.

Shen Xinghe continued, "These ten, any one of them has gained fame long before the Ghost Hunter Emperor."

"Each one had achieved earth-shattering feats to be taken under the City Lord’s wing."

"But I am unaware of the specific deeds."

"I am far removed in level from these ten dignitaries."

The ten Six-star Ghost Hunters were the top ten Guest Elders.

Xiao Yi nodded and asked, "And the other six?"

Shen Xinghe answered, "The other six are Six Five-star Ghost Hunters, merely ordinary Guisha Ministers."

"However, each of them was once a Ghost Hunting King and had a fearsome reputation in Guisha City."

Xiao Yi nodded, "Two out of the top ten Guest Elders, six ordinary Guest Elders."

"Do all these eight have enmity with Elder Tian Xie?"

These eight had approached him proactively and claimed to owe him a favor, certainly because of Elder Tian Xie.

Shen Xinghe nodded, "Elder Tian Xie has countless enemies."

"Deputy Hall Master Xiao Xun, you can imagine how Elder Tian Xie often massacres entire regions to refine his Evil Heaven Pill."

"Many Ghost Hunters in Guisha City have gripes with him."

"Among them, besides these eight dignitaries, there are also some Three-star and Four-star Ghost Hunters, like me, Liuo Da, and Zhang Yang."

"And some freelance Ghost Hunters not under the City’s command."

"Deputy Hall Master Xiao Xun, haven’t you noticed that within Guisha City, people tend to give you face upon hearing your name?"

"Only that fool the Ghost Hunter Emperor was oblivious enough to provoke you."

Shen Xinghe laughed, "After today’s events, neither the Ghost Hunter Emperor nor the Cold Evil Sect will likely have a good time."

"As far as I know, there are at least a dozen Five-star Ghost Hunters who owe you a favor."

"And among us Four-star Ghost Hunters, the number is over dozens."

"But many of them are currently not in Guisha City, presumably on missions, which is why they couldn’t come to see you in time."

"As for other ordinary Ghost Hunters with blood feuds against Elder Tian Xie, there are countless."

Shen Xinghe, a strong Forty Thousand Dao practitioner, was only a Four-star Ghost Hunter.

Five-star Ghost Hunters likely required strength above Fifty Thousand Dao.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi realized why he mysteriously felt more respected in Guisha City.

However, he wasn’t concerned with this; it wasn’t his real confusion.

Xiao Yi’s brow furrowed slightly, "Two Six-star Ghost Hunters, so many Five-star and Four-star Ghost Hunters."

"If they have such deep hatred for Elder Tian Xie, why not avenge themselves?"

"From what I know, Elder Tian Xie is just a Forty Thousand Dao practitioner."

This was what truly puzzled Xiao Yi.

Merely an Elder Tian Xie with Forty Thousand Dao cultivation.

Among the eight earlier, not to mention the two Six-star Ghost Hunters, any of the Six Five-star Ghost Hunters could easily eliminate Elder Tian Xie.

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