Chapter 549: A Meal in Return for a Life

For several days, Sinless City remained as lively as ever.

This puzzled the senior officials of the Iris Legion. The bait had been completely released, and they even deliberately left many loopholes in the defense of the warehouse, just waiting for someone to come and snatch back the loot.

But the strange thing is that the Oran Royal Court seems to have completely given up on the captured Titan armor production materials.

There was no sign of the Oran Royal Court's layout in the city.

Not even the spy who came to investigate appeared.

But what no one knows is that in the water towers, sewers, and air of Innocence City, some tiny bugs invisible to the naked eye have already spread throughout the city.

The fifth day after the auction.

There was still no sign of chaos in the city.

Ji Xun's clone led the young genius slave Lake he bought and went out for a stroll as usual.

It was the last day of the warning Rainey issued.

The calmer the city became, the more curious Ji Xun became about what the people from the Oran Palace would do to rob those things in the heavily guarded Innocence City.

He knew that under calm conditions, there must have been a plan.

Lunch time.

Uncle Gron's Restaurant, 331 Downing Street.

Ji Xun ordered sumptuous food and enjoyed the food while looking at the bustling street scene through the glass.

Beside the table, an unconvinced young man was standing there waiting.

Ji Xun wasn't trying to make things difficult for him.

Slaves should act like slaves. If people are watching you, being too nice to a slave will cause unnecessary trouble.

However, this young man didn't appreciate it very much.

Looking at Ji Xun who forked pieces of steak into his mouth and chewed it slowly, Lake felt an unspeakable anger in his heart.

This guy seemed to be doing it deliberately for himself to see.

Finally, he couldn't help asking the question he had been holding in his heart for several days: "Who sent you here?"

"oh?"

Ji Xun was not surprised at all. He didn't even take a second look and asked, "What do you think?"

Reike said coldly: "I thought you were sent by the Royal Court to save me. Now it seems that you are not. But you are not from the Southern Continent either."

Ji Xun smiled noncommittally and continued eating.

After pondering for a moment, he said: "An old friend wants to save your life. I'm just doing a favor."

However, Lake was dismissive. He didn't believe that someone would dare to risk his life to help: "Haha, what a poor excuse."

The young man couldn't calm down what he was thinking, so he said it directly: "You just want to use me as bait to attract the masters of the royal court to take the bait. Just give up. No matter what your purpose is, even if it means my death. I will never let you succeed! Besides, just wait for death, His Majesty will definitely make you guys pay the price."

"Not stupid. But not very smart either."

Ji Xun's mouth raised a slight smile as he listened.

Reni's identity is a wanted criminal, and he probably doesn't want to recognize this illegitimate son yet, no, illegitimate grandson.

The old friends didn't know what to do next, and Ji Xun didn't want to talk more and tell the truth.

"you"

When Lake heard this, he suddenly felt ashamed, angry and embarrassed.

However, before he could say anything, Ji Xun asked again: "You are able to advance to the sixth level at your age and even touch the threshold of domineering. It is indeed good. I am very curious. Is it because of the infinite dream of the moon god Arachne?"

"snort!"

Hearing this, Leike looked away proudly, thinking to himself that he was really here for the secret of his practice.

He thought that Ji Xun wanted to find out his bottom, and responded coldly: "I don't know where you heard it. But you don't think that you can easily advance to the sixth level with the help of external objects, do you?"

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Of course Ji Xun heard the smell of gunpowder in these words. Apparently the young man thought that he had underestimated his efforts and talents, and only thought that he was a state created by external things.

To others, the young man might indeed have said it right. He probably thought that others were trying to test his advanced secrets.

But for Ji Xun, he really just wanted to confirm something.

His understanding of the Silver Moon Sect is much deeper than this Lake's.

Ji Xun's expression remained unmoved, but he suddenly thought that this was Reni's grandson, so he added another sentence: "Don't be so self-righteous. Have you ever thought about the possibility that your talent is not so good in the eyes of some people?" Inside, maybe it’s just enough to catch the eye.”

He wasn't bragging.

If we really talk about talent, Gong Wu, Qin Rushi, Chujiu, Nan Jing, Jia Yu... Ji Xun has many monster friends around him.

This guy is really not top-notch.

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When Lake heard this, his expression was full of disdain.

If a handsome guy is called ugly, he must be jealous.

In the same way, if someone says that their talent is not good, they have an ulterior motive!

His affinity for the thunder element is recognized as the most outstanding by the Oran Royal Court for thousands of years. In this guy's words, it's just "appealing to the eyes"?

Lake didn't want to deal with such ignorant talk.

But being despised, the young man was furious and could not control his anger.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and finally he choked back: "Oh? So, you are very confident in your own strength?"

Within the same level, he has never seen any card master who can compare with him.

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Ji Xun shook his head, not interested in getting serious with a young man.

After spending the past few days together, he knew that Lake actually had a good heart.

It's just a genius who grew up in a greenhouse and lacked the beatings of society.

I say so much just because he is Renee's grandson.

We may meet again in the future.

Lake looked at Ji Xun's silence, but thought that the other party had nothing to say, and deliberately provoked: "Do you dare to untie the collar?! Let me experience your strength."

However, before he could finish speaking, he heard a "clang" and a rune key was thrown on the table.

Ji Xun then raised his eyes and gave the young man a meaningful look.

Why didn't he see this clumsy way of provoking the general? He wanted the collar key and was looking for an opportunity to escape?

I didn't pay attention to it at first.

But now it’s day five.

At the same time, Ji Xun also sensed that there was a very strong aura locking onto him.

Unlocking the collar also gives Lake a chance.

But Ji Xun also reminded: "I advise you not to think about escaping. Otherwise, many people will die. You will also kill the people who want to save you."

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Reike looked at the inexplicably serious Ji Xun and suddenly realized something was wrong.

Without waiting for more thought, Ji Xun became interested again and said, "How about a bet? If you can't beat me, how about you become my follower?"

If this guy stays in Oran Royal Court, he will definitely be an enemy in the future.

Since he is Reni's grandson, he will definitely not be killed. Maybe he can be saved now.

Lake sneered and waved away his doubts. As if he had seen through his little thoughts, he did not agree, but asked: "Haha, are you the seventh level?"

In his opinion, it was only possible that the other party had the confidence to deceive him because of his overwhelming state.

Within the same level, I am not afraid of anyone!

Ji Xun didn't care about this guy's arrogance.

Geniuses always have to be a little arrogant.

He smiled calmly, "I don't need to suppress you to deal with you."

Lake is not stupid either. What he was waiting for was his words: "What if I win?"

Hearing this, a meaningful smile appeared on Ji Xun's lips. Regarding this kind of battle that had no suspense at all, he said casually: "If you really want to win, I will give you a thunder artifact."

Lake looked like a fool, and said sarcastically: "Artifact? Do you know what an artifact is?"

Growing up in the Oran Royal Court, he was used to seeing too many treasures. There were not many relics in the Royal Court that could be called artifacts. This guy had such a big tone.

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Ji Xun shook his head, as if he didn't catch a glimpse of the little attempt to divert his attention by talking and secretly open the effort collar for himself.

They could have chatted for a few more words, but suddenly, his eyes flashed, he raised his head and looked out the window, and murmured: "Are you here?"

On the street outside the window, a mysterious man in a cloak walked towards the restaurant step by step.

Ji Xun looked at the cloaked man in front of him and was not surprised that someone came to his door.

In the past few days, he took Lake without concealing his whereabouts, at least he was always being watched by the people of the Iris Legion.

But the cloaked man in front of him was obviously not from Iris.

Ji Xun sensed a very dangerous aura on her body.

This aura locked onto him a few minutes ago.

Ji Xun was not surprised that the other party would come looking for Lake, but what was surprising was that he came so blatantly?

Aren't you afraid of the following scouts from the Iris Legion?

Obviously, the moment the cloaked man appeared, several powerful auras that had been hidden in the entire block gradually revealed their edge.

"Tsk tsk, that's interesting. Are you planning to do something hard?"

An idea flashed in Ji Xun's mind, and the corner of his mouth raised a playful arc.

At this time, Lake on the side also noticed the cloaked man who was behaving strangely.

Before he could decide whether to find an opportunity to break out and escape, he suddenly heard a warning coming from his ear: "If you don't want to die, you'd better not move."

The sound was not loud, but it was like thunder exploding in your ears.

Lake's eyes widened, as if his soul had sensed an inexplicable terror. He was completely unable to move, and his heart was even more indescribably shocked: "How could this guy have such a terrifying aura?" The moment he heard those words, he Goosebumps broke out on my back.

In the past few days, it was the first time that he felt that the man in front of him had an unfathomable feeling.

It was as if what he heard was the whisper of the God of Death, as if he was afraid that if he really made any move, he would die suddenly on the spot.

Those widened eyes seemed to be doubting themselves: Could this guy be serious about the conversation just now?

The show didn't give the two of them a chance to say another word.

The not-too-tall but mysterious man in cloak had already entered the shop.

Ji Xun kept staring at the cloaked man, looking at her uncovered jawline, feeling slightly familiar, as if he had seen her before somewhere.

But at this moment, nothing else matters.

The important thing is that he discovered that the cloaked man was not only coming for Lake, but also for himself?

At this moment, there were more than a dozen tables of customers in the restaurant, and two tables were being watched, with more than a dozen pairs of eyes looking at the cloaked man.

The cloaked man didn't pay attention at all, and walked straight to Ji Xun's table, pulled up a stool and sat down without ceremony.

Ji Xun felt the terrifying murderous aura and already guessed what it was. He laughed strangely in his heart: "Hey, it turns out that this is really going to be a big job."

Seeing this man, he had already guessed what the Oran Royal Court was going to do.

But there was no trace of fear on his face, only an eerie smile that grew higher and higher at the corner of his mouth.

It had been a long time since he had felt this kind of feeling that made his blood pump.

Ji Xun looked at the cloaked person sitting in front of him, and there was a terrifying pressure that made his hair stand on end. He did not retreat at all, but asked with a sly smile: "Sir, do we know each other?"

The mysterious person did not speak, but lifted the cloak, revealing a face that was not very delicate.

The lips were as black as ink, and there was a very strange eye shadow. She looked young, and it was estimated that she was less than ten years old.

But her skin was pale as if she was plagued by an epidemic.

She closed her eyes, as if she just wanted to show her face.

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Ji Xun looked carefully and still felt familiar, but still couldn't remember it.

The mysterious woman said bluntly: "I want to take the person away. If you leave now, you can still survive."

The voice was not like a human, but more like the buzzing of insects.

When Ji Xun heard this, too many things suddenly came to his mind, and he realized that this person might really know him.

That's why he wanted to take action before the first meeting.

But it was because he guessed the other party's origin that he felt his blood boiling, and he asked back: "Oh, are you so sure that you can kill me?"

Ji Xun has never been afraid of death, not to mention his current strength, it is not easy to kill him.

The mysterious woman was not angry at all, but just said: "Are you confident because this is JOKER's clown substitute?"

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Ji Xun was not surprised to hear that his background was seen through, but he was sure of something and asked back: "Tsk tsk. Your courage is because of the 'mysterious insect mother Karakta'?"

If he can name the clown substitute, he must have seen it, so it can only be one of the seven monarchs of the natural disaster.

The man in front of him is not the original outer god, but the body of the god.

This may be really scary to others.

But Ji Xun has seen the chosen ones many times, such as the scarlet corrupt, the lord of the war, and the moon god. He doesn't think there is anything special.

It's not enough to threaten him with this.

When these words came out, Rick on the side was stunned.

What JOKER? What mysterious insect mother?

Is it the one I know?

Hiss.

Rick took a breath of cold air in his heart, and then he realized that there were probably two big shots sitting in front of him.

It sounded like a chat, but after Ji Xun revealed the identity of the cloaked woman, the whole restaurant seemed like an ice cellar, and people felt a creepy murderous aura.

However, Ji Xun, who was sitting across the table, still had a bright smile on his face, staring at the cloaked woman across the table without fear.

The mysterious woman trembled all over, as if she was suppressing the murderous intent in her heart.

The murderous intent was very contradictory, as if she wanted to kill directly, but she tried her best to restrain herself.

After a moment, her trembling body calmed down, and the pair of eyes that had been closed all the time also opened.

What Ji Xun saw was a pair of strange eyes that looked like insect compound eyes, with dense golden pupils in the eye sockets.

It was this look, as if looking into the eyes of a god, that caused blood to trickle from Ji Xun's clone's eyes.

But he still did not flinch, instead he grinned: "Tsk tsk, with these eyes, you want to kill everyone in the entire Innocence City?"

When he saw these eyes, he recognized a taboo secret technique - [Gu Shen].

Back then, the "Seven Lords of the Calamity" ravaged the Central Continent, causing the powerful Taren Empire to collapse.

The methods of the 'Mysterious Insect Mother Karakta', one of the seven calamities, were extremely cruel.

Ji Xun had read many relevant records, and the method of the outer god selecting the body of the descending god was recorded, which was to raise Gu!

Using the bodies of countless young children as a culture dish for insects, devouring and fighting each other, the one who survived in the end was the Gu Shen.

It is said that once the [Gu Shen] appears, all living things are forbidden.

This guy is going to kill people.

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The mysterious woman did not speak, but took a look, and the countless golden eyes that were turning to make people's scalps numb also stabilized.

The killing intent in her heart seemed to be completely suppressed.

She had no intention of taking action at all. She raised her hand and a piece of black bread on another table not far away floated up in the air and fell into her hand.

She placed the bread in front of Ji Xun as if it was a solemn ceremony, and then said in a very gentle tone: "I owed you back then, and I have paid it back."

At the end, she turned and left, saying again: "Thank you."

It was as if she had fulfilled her last wish for herself back then.

This turn.

She was no longer the little girl back then.

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At this moment, Ji Xun's strange smile suddenly froze on her face.

He understood instantly!

No wonder he had always felt familiar just now.

He finally recognized who was in front of him!

In the past, on the covered bridge outside the Hunter's Guild in Innocence City, a clown saw a pair of begging siblings, and then performed a magic trick for them, turning into a piece of black bread.

Ji Xun still remembers that the little girl who was the elder sister said that her name was Ning!

That encounter seemed to have promised to see each other again.

Today.

I met her.

The beginning of a cause has a result.

But it was this moment of awakening that Ji Xun didn't know why, and an indescribable excitement surged in his heart.

He had once inadvertently given a little kindness and never thought of getting a return.

However.

A meal was a life.

When they met again, the little girl was no longer the "Ning" of the past.

The "thank you" just now was a farewell to the past self.

The next time we meet, it will be a fight of life and death.

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Ji Xun didn't know why, as if he had fallen into a strong state of confusion and complex emotions.

The smile on his lips was still there, but there was no trace of smile.

The clown brought happiness to people.

At this moment, he himself fell into an extreme depression.

He didn't know why.

He was just very depressed.

Was he sad about the world, or about the little girl named "Ning"?

It seemed that in just a moment, his heart was completely different.

I thought he would not change color when seeing the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, but because of a little girl turning around, Ji Xun's eyes showed confusion.

Rick knew that the person who came was to save him, so he followed Ning out.

Ji Xun didn't want to stop him.

This person came, Rick couldn't die.

The result that his old friend Rennie wanted was just to keep his grandson alive, so Ji Xun didn't need to stop him.

But if he didn't stop, the people of the Iris Corps would never let the two go.

The spies at the two tables received the order and stood up at the same time.

However, the cloaked man didn't even take a second look.

Before the enemy could make a move, the faces of these people were like petals blooming, torn into monsters with teeth.

The boss, the guests, the waiters, all turned into monsters.

The huge restaurant instantly turned into a nest of terrifying monsters.

How could Ji Xun not understand that these guys had been infected with insect eggs long ago.

No,

Not just them.

The entire Innocence City was polluted.