Chapter 337: I Understand Your Choice

Yuan Sandao was instantly furious.

He had thought his own ideas were absurd enough, but he never expected this man to actually utter such ridiculous words. Did this guy really think his brain was just for show?

“Sir…”

“No need for 'sir.' Do you want to fight?” The uncle grew impatient and interrupted him directly.

Yuan Sandao gripped his saber hilt tightly, his eyes narrowing slightly. To fight? He certainly wanted to! But by himself, he feared he couldn't truly subdue this guy. If he couldn't suppress him directly and it turned into a prolonged battle, even if he wanted to fight, Celestial Mulberry City couldn't bear the cost! This man could disregard the lives of living beings, but Yuan Sandao could not be so heartless!

Just a moment! He just needed to wait for the City Lord to receive his recent message and arrive quickly. With his mastery of spiritual formations, as long as things didn't get out of hand and he was watching, restraining this person wouldn't be a problem.

Yuan Sandao thought to himself, remaining silent.

Seeing no reaction from him, the uncle moved his sleeve, and the two great thrones behind him were sent flying back, spitting blood.

“In that case, we’ll meet again.”

Dragging his sack, he glanced in Xu Xiaoshou's direction, then turned his head, looking towards the dense crowd. “Are you the reinforcement this kid called?”

Outside the field, Xin Gugu, who was already astonished beyond measure by the uncle's strength, immediately skipped a beat. He looked around and found no other powerful individuals nearby. So, this man's words were directed at him? But how did he know about the relationship between himself and Xu Xiaoshou?

Everyone, including Yuan Sandao, followed the uncle's gaze and looked towards the crowd. Under this sudden attention from all eyes, Xin Gugu's scalp tingled. Being watched by ordinary people would have been fine, but he was a host for a Ghost Beast! With a Throne Realm expert staring directly, and even a Dao Trimmer among them, who could withstand that?

Xin Gugu clutched the golden staff in his hand, suppressing surges of power. “I can't be found out!” At this point, let alone a massacre, his initial arrogance had long been utterly shredded by the uncle's single sword strike. Now, only profound trepidation remained. Xin Gugu cautiously replied, “No, you've mistaken me for someone else.”

Yuan Sandao stared at him for a long time, vaguely sensing something strange but unable to pinpoint what was wrong.

Chong Dong, lying behind him, reminded him, “This guy... yes, that blood-attribute Throne. He was also drawn by the explosion just now. He must be an accomplice of one of those three!”

At this moment, Xin Gugu even wanted to chop Chong Dong up. *You useless, crippled person, can't you just lie still like a corpse? Why do you have to talk so much?* When he had rushed here at lightning speed just now, he had indeed exposed some of his aura, but... "It shouldn't be possible to be seen through, right?!"

Xin Gugu's attention was completely focused on Yuan Sandao. He wasn't afraid of the uncle; that guy clearly had some connection with Xu Xiaoshou. But Yuan Sandao was someone he had to be wary of. If a righteous force like him discovered his identity, they wouldn't even need to act themselves. They would just need to shout, "There's a Ghost Beast host here," and he estimated that within two days, both he and Jiao Tangtang would be permanently lying in the soil of Celestial Mulberry City. The "Restraint of Wu" on his hand subtly activated, completely concealing his aura.

Yuan Sandao still harbored a vague doubt, but his attention was mostly focused on the slovenly uncle at the moment, so he didn't dwell on it.

As the uncle walked towards Xin Gugu, he said, “Little fellow, you're really not much of a bodyguard! The person was almost killed, and you still hadn't shown up. If I hadn't come, wouldn't this kid have been utterly doomed by you?”

“Bodyguard?” A flash of anger flickered in Xin Gugu's eyes. Comparing him to a bodyguard? Xu Xiaoshou was in trouble and came to him for help; he was certainly not that guy's bodyguard!

He wanted to retort, but the uncle had already walked up to him, patted his shoulder, and said in a deep voice, “You're from the 'Xuyue Gray Palace,' aren't you?”

Xin Gugu's mind instantly went blank. “How... how is that possible?” Even if he figured out he was a Ghost Beast host, how did that connect to the "Xuyue Gray Palace"? Could this guy perhaps read people's thoughts? His pupils constricted, and he suddenly looked towards Yuan Sandao, only to find the elder impassive. Immediately, he realized that the uncle's last sentence was a telepathic message.

Xin Gugu let out a breath of relief, but before he could relax, the slovenly man's hoarse voice sounded again. “It must be painful living like a rat, isn't it? Do you want to expose yourself? Do you want to walk openly in this world? Do you want to have a world of your own, no longer criticized by others?”

The uncle's voice was full of temptation. Under Xin Gugu's terrified gaze, he continued slowly, “As long as you nod, I can expose your identity. And you can have a full day of freedom and light. Though the time is short, life is precious for its brilliance, not its length, don't you agree?”

Xin Gugu's pupils quaked. This must be a devil! *We have no grievance, even if you recognized my identity, for Xu Xiaoshou's sake, aren't we all in the same boat? What's the point of exposing me?*

At that instant, his impulsive desire surged within him. However, before his characteristic laughter could emerge, the image of that sword strike, capable of slaying immortals, flashed through his mind again, and Xin Gugu's body instantly went cold. This was a demon who could split a person in half on the spot just by pointing a finger! He was even more ruthless than himself! *Can't be reckless!*

Xin Gugu clutched the golden staff, desperately suppressing the laughter that might lead to his demise, and slowly shook his head. “No, I don't want that. Life's value lies in its longevity, not in being a fleeting moment.”

The uncle chuckled and said, “You're scared?”

Xin Gugu was speechless. He really wanted to strike that foul-mouthed guy with his staff right then and there! This guy, his mouth, it's practically a match for Xu Xiaoshou's!

“If you're truly scared, then you'll know that my next words are absolutely not a joke!” The uncle suddenly became serious.

Xin Gugu's heart tightened: “What words?”

“I said, you're a late bodyguard. Being late requires punishment. For this period... hmm, let's say one year! You'll stay by this kid's side, and after one year, you'll be free again.”

Xin Gugu was utterly baffled. He almost blurted it out, but quickly changed his words: “Impossible! I have my own mission. A year? What kind of joke is that? I don't have that kind of time! Coming to save him this time was already above and beyond!”

The uncle nodded, no longer indulging in idle chatter. As he spoke, he turned, looked at Yuan Sandao, pointed at Xin Gugu, and said, “Old man, you didn't see wrong. This is a 'Ghost Beast host.'”