Chapter 1025: Clue
Translator:
CKtalon
However, the freezing beams passed through the manâs body as though his body was an illusion. They didnât do a thing.
âItâs useless. Your strength is too weak. You donât have the right to touch me.â The masked man watched as Lanceâs fist and person passed through his body. He stood there and continued, âIf it wasnât because this body is too old, you wouldnât even have the right to see me.â
As he spoke, the masked manâs eyes focused. Just like before, Lance, Gaiman, and company immediately recovered their dazed states and were completely unable to move.
âSeeing that Frod did a good job, Iâll forgive your rudeness this time, but donât do it again.â After the masked man said that, Lance and company immediately regained their freedom.
âThis is your deal with our family. If you want a body, take mine. Donât implicate others,â said Lance.
âLance...â Gaiman wanted to drag Lance away, but Lance dodged him.
âAre you really willing to let me take away your body? Do you know that although your body can continue living, your consciousness will be completely wiped away? I donât need your consciousness,â the masked man asked Lance with interest.
âIâll settle my own matters. Thereâs no need for others to replace me. It wonât be that easy for you to occupy my body,â Lance said calmly.
âFrom the looks of it, humans nowadays seem to have more backbone than before. Unfortunately, Iâve already changed my mind. I want his body, and your body is already useless to me. I wonât change my mind. Itâs up to you whether you leave or stay, but I want his body,â the masked man said as he looked at Zhou Wen.
âSorry, I didnât know this would happen,â Lance said to Zhou Wen.
âItâs fine. Itâs not your fault.â Zhou Wen shook his head slightly.
He was already used to being in the middle of a conspiracy. If a person didnât have any wealth, even if he appeared in front of an evil person, the evil person wouldnât scheme against him. That was because there was no profit to be had.
However, if a person had a huge treasure, no matter how far they hid, there would still be people targeting them. This was probably the reason why it was said that a manâs wealth was his own ruin.
As Zhou Wenâs abilities became stronger, no matter how much he restrained himself, people would still target him. It was inevitable.
Of course, Zhou Wen could accept it, but it didnât mean that he would forgive Frod.
âSince my life should have ended here, Iâll still stay behind. Even if we really go to hell, we probably wonât be lonely,â said Lance.
âI donât care if you want to go to hell, but I havenât lived enough. I still want to live a few more years.â As Zhou Wen spoke, his figure suddenly vanished. He used teleportation and headed for the exit of the garden.
However, Zhou Wen soon realized that the gardenâs door had vanished. There was nothing beyond the garden. There was no way out.
âOnly people with my permission can walk out of here,â the masked man said with a smile.
âThen, can I leave after killing you?â Zhou Wen asked bluntly.
The masked man laughed. âOf course, you can kill me and leave this place. Unfortunately, even the strongest human is as insignificant as an ant in front of me.â
âHow would I know if I donât try?â Zhou Wen continued pulling out the Bamboo Blade.
âIâll fight with you,â Lance said as he leaned over.
âAlright, Iâll attack the top while you attack the bottom,â Zhou Wen said.
âAlright.â Lance rushed over.
Zhou Wen was behind him, but he struck the back of Lanceâs head, knocking him unconscious.
âTake him back. Donât get in the way here.â Zhou Wen carried Lance and threw him at Gaiman.
Gaiman hurriedly caught Lance and looked at Zhou Wen with a complicated expression. âOur family has let you down. I never expected you... Tell me whatever wish you have. As long as I can do it, Iâll definitely help you.â
Gaiman didnât know, but no matter who it was, it would be impossible for them to be as carefree as Zhou Wen. He had even taken Lance into consideration and wanted to send him out.
âDonât thank me. Iâm a person who distinguishes kindness and hatred clearly. This matter has nothing to do with Lance. He doesnât need to die with me, but go back and tell Frod that Iâll definitely take back what he owes me,â Zhou Wen said.
Gaiman didnât say anything else as he bowed deeply at Zhou Wen before leaving the garden with Lance.
From his point of view, it was impossible for Zhou Wen to leave alive. In front of the masked man who was as invincible as a god, they didnât even have the ability to resist. All that awaited them was death.
I wonder if Demonic Neonate is a match for the masked man? However, at this point in time, I can only give it a try. However, I donât think thereâs a big problem. I canât even see Demonic Neonateâs Terror form, but I can at least see this masked man.
Zhou Wen closed his eyes, preventing his gaze from coming into contact with the mask, hoping to prevent his body from being unable to move.
âItâs useless to close your eyes. The influence of this mask doesnât target your eyes, but your soul,â the masked man said with interest.
He looked at Zhou Wen as though he was looking at a new car or house. He was filled with curiosity, but he didnât treat Zhou Wen as a person.
Zhou Wen still didnât open his eyes and after some thought he said, âCan I ask you a few questions?â
âOn account that you are about to donate your body to me, I can try my best to answer you.â The masked man wasnât in a rush to take action, as though he was waiting for something.
âYou participated in the last Guardian battle. Then, can you tell me what the Guardians are looking for?â Zhou Wen wanted to take the opportunity to pry into some secrets.
Many powerful creatures in the dimension wanted something from Earth, but up to now, Zhou Wen still didnât know what they wanted.
âIf you ask the other Guardians this question, even if you ask 99 of them, Iâm afraid none of them will know. However, you are asking the right Guardian by asking me. Iâm the only Guardian among a hundred who knows.â The masked manâs answer delighted Zhou Wen.
âWhat is it?â Zhou Wen pressed.
âI donât know what it is,â the masked man answered.
The corners of Zhou Wenâs eyes twitched as he had the urge to slap him.
The masked man seemed to appreciate Zhou Wenâs expression as he said with a faint smile, âOf course I wouldnât know. This is because even the big shots of the dimensional races donât know what they are looking for. However, thereâs a clue. There arenât many Guardians who know this clue, and Iâm one of them.â
âWhat clue?â Zhou Wen pressed.
âCompanion Beast, the strongest Companion Beast,â said the masked man.