The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Chapter 235 Shocking the Hunters Guild

After wrapping up everything at the mansion, Karsha and Xian headed toward the Hunters' Guild. Before leaving, Li Fei had used her powers to put Xian and her sister into a deep sleep to ensure they wouldn't wake up to the sound of Karsha passionately claiming their mother.

Although Karsha had intended to inform Xian about the situation, he didn't want him to find out in such an awkward way. Li Fei's foresight in allowing Xian to sleep through the entire ordeal was, in Karsha's view, a stroke of brilliance.

Now strolling through the bustling streets, Karsha decided it was time to address the matter directly. After a moment of deliberation, he turned to Xian.

"Xian, I have something to tell you," Karsha said, coming to a halt and looking him in the eyes.

"What is it, big brother?" Xian asked, tilting his head slightly in curiosity.

"I hope you're already aware that your sister and I are now a couple," Karsha began.

Xian nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips. Karsha could tell he was genuinely pleased that his sister had chosen someone like him. Who wouldn't be? Karsha was generous, dependable, and a good influence on Xian. Naturally, Xian would approve of him as his sister's partner.

But then came the more delicate matter.

"Also, I've made Lady Li Jing mine. She is now my woman as well," Karsha added, watching closely for Xian's reaction.

Xian's body stiffened for a moment, his expression frozen in shock. Karsha remained silent, giving him the space to process what he had just heard. After about five minutes, Xian finally broke the silence.

"Do you love my mother?" Xian asked, his tone serious.

Karsha nodded firmly.

"Then good," Xian replied, catching Karsha completely off guard.

"Wait, you're just... okay with it? Aren't you mad that I made such a decision without consulting you first?" Karsha asked, genuinely surprised. He had fully expected Xian to be upset, maybe even furious, over such a significant development. Consulting him first seemed like the respectful thing to do, and Karsha had been prepared to deal with Xian's anger.

"This is the world of cultivation, Big Brother," Xian began, his tone calm but resolute. "Things like this are common. The dead are gone, and the best thing we can do is move forward and try to find happiness. If it wasn't you, sooner or later, some pervert would've set their greedy eyes on my mother. And if I wasn't strong enough, I wouldn't be able to prevent them."

"You are my big brother and a good man. Taking her as your wife instead of a concubine means everything to me. At least you love her that much, and from what I saw a few hours ago, she is happy.

"So, I am happy too. Her being with you is a good thing, so I'm not angry at either of you. Just promise me you won't hurt her. She is my mother, no matter what."

Karsha felt a wave of guilt wash over him. He could have at least tried to talk to his brother first before making any decisions, but he hadn't. Now, seeing how supportive Xian was, Karsha couldn't help but feel a deep sense of remorse.

"I promise to make her the happiest woman in the universe," Karsha declared, patting his chest. His words brought a faint smile to Xian's face.

"Thank you," Xian said, a single tear sliding down his cheek. Even though he was supportive, it still hurt to know that his father had been replaced.

Karsha could only pat him on the shoulder with a reassuring look. "I should be the one thanking you. I'll never make her sad, Xian. She's my life now, and I'll do everything I can to make her happy," Karsha added.

Xian nodded, and they started moving again. Before long, they arrived at the gates of the Hunters' Guild and stepped inside. The scene was just as they remembered it—bustling with people buying and selling.

"It's you."

Just as Karsha and Xian began to look around, a familiar voice reached their ears, prompting them to turn toward its source. Standing before them was the same attendant who had greeted them during their first visit to the guild.

"Yes, it's us. Glad to see you again, Big Sister Vie," Karsha said with a smile. He already had her information, so without even glancing at her nametag, he knew all there was to know about her.

She had no affiliations with any of the great families, and her bloodline was Sage-grade, signifying exceptional potential. Karsha had no intention of making someone like her an enemy. Gaining her friendship meant surrounding himself with powerful allies in the future.

"We're here to sell some goods," Karsha added.

"Wait here, let me call the guild leader," Vie said hurriedly. From their previous encounter, she was still reeling with shock. Her boss had explicitly instructed her to inform him the moment Karsha returned to the guild. She quickly left to fetch him, leaving Karsha and Xian to sit and wait.

A short while later, the guild manager appeared.

"Karsha, welcome once again to the Hunters' Guild," Hando greeted warmly as he entered the reception area, instantly drawing several gazes toward them. Murmurs spread through the crowd as soon as Hando approached Karsha and Xian.

"Hey, isn't that the guy who sold the Lesser Mutant a few months ago?" someone whispered, looking in Karsha's direction.

"Now that you mention it... Even though he's changed a lot, the other guy with him is still recognizable. I think it's him," another person chimed in.

"Heavens, is he here to sell another mutant?" a third person speculated, sparking even more curiosity.

"I heard the last one sold at auction for over 300,000 spirit stones," someone else added, causing the crowd's focus on Karsha to intensify.

"Good to see you again, Hando," Karsha said, extending his hand for a handshake. Hando, momentarily surprised by the friendly gesture, quickly recovered and clasped Karsha's hand.

"Let's get down to business," Karsha said after a brief exchange of pleasantries. Hando, already on the same page, quickly shifted into a business-focused demeanor.

"I promised last time that I'd challenge your finances. I hope you've prepared enough money this time," Karsha said with a sly smile.

"Tell me, how much do Tier 6 and Tier 7 monster bodies sell for?" Karsha asked, sparking a glint of excitement in Hando's eyes.

"A Tier 6 monster typically goes for 10,000 low-tier spirit stones, while a Tier 7 fetches 100,000 low-tier spirit stones," Hando replied confidently.

Karsha nodded thoughtfully before posing another question. "And what about Dark Mutants at each tier? What would they cost?"

Hando's heart skipped a beat, but as a seasoned businessman, he composed himself quickly. "A Lesser Mutant is ten times the price of an ordinary monster of the same tier. A Great Mutant is ten times that of a Lesser, and a Dark Mutant is ten times the price of a Great Mutant," he explained.

Karsha's smile widened as he calculated his profits. "Good. I'll be selling 100 Tier 6 Dark Mutants and 100 Tier 7 Dark Mutants," he declared casually.

"What?" Hando's response was barely audible, but the guild hall had fallen completely silent, and his shock echoed through the room. Gasps and whispers erupted among the gathered hunters.

"No need to look so surprised, Hando," Karsha said with an amused smile. "I told you last time I'd return with something big."

The disbelief on Hando's face was understandable. While selling mutants wasn't unheard of, it was almost always in single digits. Mutants were notorious for their strength, and few had the skills or courage to face them. To hear someone offer hundreds—Dark Mutants at that—was almost unimaginable.

"Well then," Karsha continued, snapping Hando out of his stunned state, "are you buying or not?"

Hando blinked and quickly regained his composure. "Right. Follow me."

He led Karsha and Xian to a vast storage area. The sheer size of it—spanning an estimated three miles in diameter—made its purpose clear.

Karsha understood immediately. Without hesitation, he extended his hand and released all 200 monster bodies from his storage. The massive pile of Dark Mutant corpses materialized before them, an awe-inspiring sight.

Seeing the tangible proof of Karsha's claim, both Hando and Vie froze in shock. It was one thing to hear about it, but witnessing such a staggering number of Dark Mutant bodies was overwhelming.

"To tell you the truth, I also have some Tier 7 Terror Mutants in my possession," Karsha said casually, "but I'm not sure if you can afford them."

Initially, Karsha had planned to rely on the monsters he killed on the island to make some quick money. However, after inheriting a fortune worth billions from people he didn't even know, he no longer placed much value on the Tier 7 Terror Mutants.

He knew that soon enough, he'd be hunting even higher-tier monsters. The Tier 7 mutants in his possession were no longer significant in his eyes. While he could easily give them to Hando for free, he recognized that with his family now growing, he needed to ensure there were ample resources to keep everyone happy and satisfied.

"Thank you, Karsha. I'm truly grateful for this," Hando said earnestly, cupping his hands together and bowing slightly.

"Although we haven't known each other for long, you've done more for me than you realize. I don't know if you trust me, but I'd like to ally with you—or more accurately, work for you. To be honest, selling these monster bodies through the guild is a loss.

"I don't want to cheat you, so I'd rather collaborate with you," Hando confessed.

Karsha nodded, unsurprised. He had anticipated a proposition like this. "Okay," he said with a smile, "but I want Big Sister Vie to join the team as well."

He cast a sidelong glance at Xian, whose eyes gleamed with approval.

'Proud of you, little brother. This big sister isn't bad at all,' Karsha thought. He had noticed Xian's feelings for Vie the moment they entered the guild. Recognizing the bond between them, Karsha knew he had to make this happen.

"Thank you, Brother Karsha," Vie said, bowing deeply, her eyes glistening with emotion.

"Vie and I are both grateful to you," Hando added, bowing as well.

With that, they left the warehouse and headed to Hando's office to finalize their transaction and discuss future collaborations.