Chapter 058: Free Hunters

It was already past 10 p.m. when he stepped out of the headquarters of Huaxia Soul. Just now, he had made an agreement with Yuye Xiaochen to go to the Hunters’ Guild this Saturday to take the assessment and strive to become a free hunter.

Hunters are a special group in the world of supernatural abilities—a group of utterly free individuals. Some are members of certain families, yet no family wants to recruit someone who becomes a hunter. Lawlessness is a hallmark of hunters; no family can control a hunter’s mind, even if he is just a first-tier supernatural being.

Unity is also one of their characteristics. If a family or faction offends a free hunter, they will be attacked and retaliated against by a swarm of free hunters. In the history of supernatural abilities, there are countless examples of families being destroyed due to the fierce revenge of free hunters.

Within the free hunters, there may be open or hidden conflicts, but they do not allow families in the world of supernatural abilities to interfere. Most free hunters awaken their abilities later in life; unwilling to be recruited by major forces and longing for freedom, they have no choice but to be so.

The few hunters Chen Xiao encountered in the world of supernatural abilities last time likely belonged to some minor factions. Free hunters do not care about such things.

After hearing Yuye Xiaochen’s explanation about free hunters, Chen Xiao was deeply inspired. Freedom, especially for someone like him, was undoubtedly what he longed for the most.

“Joining those families means facing a series of constraints. It’s better to become a free hunter.”

Chen Xiao had already decided to become a free hunter. He wasn’t worried at all about failing the assessment.

Looking at the clear starry sky, Chen Xiao took a deep breath. At that moment, his phone rang.

“Oh, dear Lord Chen Xiao, you finally decide to answer the phone. Are you satisfied with this outcome?” Chris’s overly enthusiastic voice rang through the phone.

Since he had been dozens of meters underground just now, Chen Xiao’s old phone couldn’t receive signals at all. Only the mobile phones provided by Huaxia Soul could connect with each other. Of course, Chris only had Chen Xiao’s original phone.

“Hm? What’s the matter?” Chen Xiao was puzzled. He hadn’t understood anything since this afternoon, as he had been at Huaxia Soul’s headquarters the whole time, so he was unaware of what was happening outside.

“Oh, dear Lord Chen Xiao, don’t you know? This very afternoon, I ordered my family to join forces with the Thirteen Vampire Clans to aggressively acquire the treasures of Huaxia scattered across Europe, and bring them back to Huaxia within three days.”

Chris’s tone was excited. Since Chen Xiao placed great importance on Huaxia, this could also be a way to win him over. The thought that Chen Xiao’s three subordinates might not be sixth-tier powerhouses but rather seventh-tier ones made Chris unable to contain his excitement.

If the family manages to win over such a person and establish good relations with the forces behind him, the benefits will be self-evident. At the very least, the chances of seizing the sacred relic of the Progenitor Vampire will be greatly increased.
“So that’s what it is?” Chen Xiao was momentarily stunned, then realized it must be Akashi and the other two who had informed Chris about the strength of the three from the Nest Mark clan after returning, which explained his eagerness.
“Mm, I understand. I’ll thank my country on my behalf,” Chen Xiao said calmly. His soul had already begun to merge with the Supreme Godhood, and his personality was also changing; it seemed few things could shake his composure anymore.
“Sir Chen Xiao, what are you saying? We’re partners—this is what I should do, isn’t it?” Chris laughed heartily.
“Mm,” Chen Xiao replied. “Sir Chris, is there anything else?”
“Nothing else. I won’t disturb you any further, Sir Chen Xiao.” Chris sensed the underlying message in Chen Xiao’s words and wasn’t annoyed at all. Someone who could command three Level 7 superhumans as subordinates—even if he were the head of an ancient vampire clan—was someone he wouldn’t dare offend lightly.
“Alright, contact me if any treasures are unearthed or if action is to be taken. I don’t want our relationship to be noticed by third parties,” Chen Xiao said.
“Of course,” Chris replied quickly. It wasn’t the time for them to become overconfident. If others discovered someone like him interfering and ruining their partnership in the world of superhumans, he wouldn’t even have time to cry.
After hanging up, Chen Xiao shook his head helplessly. “That Chris—after I betrayed him, he’s still busy counting money? If he knew I’ve already informed the higher-ups of the Superhuman Association, I wonder what he’d think.”
Chen Xiao curled his lips. His alliance with Chris was merely a relationship of mutual exploitation. Chris used Chen Xiao’s backing to seize the vampire sacred relic, while Chen Xiao aimed to use Chris to understand the trends of the vampires and gain an advantage.
After all, this matter was to take place on the land of China. If it had happened in the world of superhumans, he wouldn’t have bothered with it. In that case, it wouldn’t be the superhumans who would suffer, but ordinary people.
Looking at the stars in the sky, Chen Xiao took a deep breath. He had no intention of returning to school for now—after all, Yu Ye Xiao Chen had already taken care of most of the school-related matters.
“The Zhou Tian Ming Gu Method… what kind of surprises will it bring me?” Chen Xiao gazed at the clear night sky, eager for it to happen.
Watching the bustling night market around him, Chen Xiao hurried toward the suburbs. Mental meditation, though not involving the movement of internal energy, was still disrupted when disturbed unnecessarily.
“Hey, young man, want to have some fun?”
At that moment, a flamboyantly dressed woman on the street called out to Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao curled his lips and ignored her. He had heard of such street prostitutes before, but this was the first time he’d seen one.
“Wow, you’re quite cool, young man. Come on, have some fun. I’ll give you a discount.”
The alluring woman seemed unwilling to give up and rushed over, trying to grab Chen Xiao’s arm.

Chen Xiao stopped in his tracks, a slight smile appearing on his face. “Cheap? How much cheaper?”
“Well, for the whole night, it’ll be five hundred. How about that?” The alluring woman seemed to see hope and giggled, constantly throwing flirtatious glances at Chen Xiao.
“But I only have ten yuan left. How about ten yuan for the night?” Chen Xiao looked a bit troubled as he took out his wallet, which contained only a ten-yuan bill.
“Tch, poor wretch. What are you doing wandering around for? Wasting my time!” The woman’s expression instantly changed. With a scoff, she moved on to find another target.
“Hey, even street prostitutes look down on people without money.” Chen Xiao shook his head. In fact, all of his money and belongings were stored in the Main God’s Space; this wallet was just for show.
But to deal with such a troublesome woman, this was the only method he had.
“I’d better find a place to cultivate first.” Chen Xiao walked to the roadside and hailed a taxi.