550 The Black-hearted Guide (1/2)

Translated by XephiZ

Edited by Aelryinth

”Well, where do I start, I have a friend missing out there...” asked Mo Fan, glancing at the shorty.

”I can tell that it's your first time here at the Ancient Capital, do you know the rules among the Hunters here?” said the shorty disdainfully, proud because he was experienced here.

”Not at all,” Mo Fan humbly asked for advice.

”The Hunters who are alive here have all abandoned their teammates before… the most common saying around here is: Don't look back, retrieve their corpses during the day!” said the shorty.

”Aren't you supposed to help your teammate when they are in trouble?” asked Liu Ru confusingly.

Even though she was not a Hunter herself, even she knew that there was a code of conduct maintained among the Hunters. No betraying, no deserting!

”I'm sorry, it doesn't apply here,” the shorty smiled.

”Then what do you mean by Corpse Retrieval Alliance?” asked Liu Ru further.

”Those who are left outside the wall overnight are surely dead. Sending someone to rescue them can sound heroic, but their job is pretty much to retrieve their bodies, so they won't end up as the Undead. So you should give up on trying to save someone, it's impressive enough if you manage to find one or two parts of your friend's remains,” explained the shorty as he fondled his mustache.

”How could that be?”

”I'm not here to scare you, it's been the same for a long time, let alone now...” the shorty glanced at Liu Ru. His height was just right to stare at her breasts, not too big, but firm and elegant in shape!

”If you came and talked to us, does that mean you have an idea?” said Mo Fan.

”Hehe… brother, you're smart,” the shorty smiled. His curling mustache implied that he was fairly pleased with himself.

”That might be the case,” Mo Fan wore a smile too.

”I know there are lots of smart people around, and not many would believe someone like me. Go ahead and browse around, if anyone is willing to go with you, feel free. I would remind you though, even if you offer them money, they won't necessarily go with you,” the shorty burst into laughter and walked away.

Mo Fan and Liu Ru did not believe the shorty, as he looked just like a typical mountebank.

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The two proceeded to walk around the place, yet even when Mo Fan showed his strength or his Hunter badge, or offered a huge reward to the people, everyone's face sank as soon as they heard the name Sunny Goat Village. None of them dared to accept the offer, no matter how much money was offered.

Mo Fan then found out that a Dark Abyss had appeared close to Sunny Goat Village. Even though he had no clue what it was, it was obvious that everyone was scared of it.

Left with no choice, the two went back to the shorty, who had already expected their return. He was sitting cross-legged smoking a cigar while his eyes raked over the attractive Liu Ru.

”So how was it?” asked the shorty.

”As you mentioned,” replied Mo Fan with a wry smile.

”Let's talk about the price then.” The shorty cut straight to the topic.

”My friend is important to me, just give me a price. I don't care about money,” Mo Fan did not waste any time.

Anyone who was willing to be their guide would surely ask for a reward in return. Mo Fan had prepared himself mentally.

The shorty raised a finger.

”One million, deal,” agreed Mo Fan pleasantly.

”Do you think I'm a beggar? Ten million!” the shorty sat down again.