CHAPTER 403: CHAPTER 185 UNDEAD_3

Li Xiu was already standing in front of the Vase Monster’s head, his face almost touching the repulsive face of the vase-headed creature.

The Vase Monster slowly opened its mouth, the folds on its lips peeling back to reveal white teeth like jagged saw blades. Its crimson tongue licked the lips covered in wrinkles, seeming impatient.

Suddenly, a flash of red light.

With a loud clang, the Fire Lotus Sword in Li Xiu’s hand slashed down onto the vase.

He originally aimed for the head, but the head reacted, the vase spun and flew up, and the Fire Lotus Sword missed the head, striking the rotating vase instead.

The vase, which looked like porcelain, endured the full force of the Fire Lotus Sword and Li Xiu’s full strength, yet it did not shatter. Instead, the Fire Lotus Sword was deflected.

"You sneaky brat, daring to plot against me." The Vase Monster finally spoke, its voice sharp and grating like a cracked bell, with a hint of effeminacy.

"You plotted against me first." Li Xiu retorted coldly, gripping the Fire Lotus Sword and glaring at the Vase Monster.

He could now be certain that this creature wasn’t a demon spirit, but a person.

However, why someone would hide themselves in a vase and in such a place, was beyond his knowledge.

Though one thing was certain, this repulsive Vase Monster probably wasn’t strong in combat; it was its eyes that possessed a sinister ability, capable of controlling others’ will.

Even a Jedi Knight had fallen victim. This ability was more formidable than the Illusory Sea Clam’s.

Luckily, Li Xiu’s Spiritual Sense was too strong for such abilities to have any effect on him.

The Vase Monster’s constant attempts to entice Li Xiu into looking at its eyes suggested its combat power wasn’t high; otherwise, it wouldn’t have needed such tactics.

"Able to resist my Ghostly Eye Covering, are you of Commander Level or Elder Level in Longevity Heaven?" The Vase Monster asked, staring at Li Xiu.

"You’re from Longevity Heaven too?" Li Xiu queried.

"Bah, as if Longevity Heaven is worthy." The Vase Monster seemed disdainful, even somewhat contemptuous.

"Who exactly are you?" Li Xiu was surprised because, besides Longevity Heaven, he really couldn’t think of anyone who would do such bizarre things.

"Hehe, boy, since you seem to be from Longevity Heaven, have you heard of the Undead?" The Vase Monster closed its eyes and chuckled eerily.

Its laughter was bizarre, the wrinkles on its face wriggling, making Li Xiu feel queasy.

"Sorry, I’m not from Longevity Heaven. What are these Undead you’re talking about?" Li Xiu said casually.

"Impossible, kid, don’t try to fool me. If you’re not from Longevity Heaven, how could you be a Trial Taker and possess such a grade of demon spirit?" The Vase Monster suddenly opened its eyes, fixating on Li Xiu, though this time they didn’t emit green light.

"These days, Trial Takers are everywhere, you see them all over the streets." Li Xiu casually bluffed, having realized that this Vase Monster had been trapped here for a long time, unaware of what was happening outside.

Even though due to the demon spirit competition, people were now aware of the Trial Takers’ true situation, genuine Trial Takers were still few; they weren’t everywhere on the streets.

The Vase Monster was actually fooled by him, staring intently at Li Xiu, trying to determine the truth of his words.

"Who are you really?" Li Xiu asked again seeing that the creature was silent.

"Everyone knows the secret of Trial Takers; could it be that Longevity Heaven has already fallen?" The Vase Monster asked, staring at Li Xiu.

"As if Longevity Heaven could fall, it’s still a sanctuary coveted by Trial Takers. It’s just that ordinary people have no chance to join." Li Xiu fibbed seamlessly, yet made it sound quite believable.

"Who is the president of Longevity Heaven now?" The Vase Monster clearly still didn’t buy it.

"I haven’t joined Longevity Heaven, so how would I know who their president is? But I have received a Black Invitation Card; after I join Longevity Heaven and meet that legendary president, I’ll tell you who he is. Though I reckon you won’t live to see that day; you tried to kill me earlier, and I intend to settle that score." Li Xiu raised his Fire Lotus Sword, preparing to strike the Vase Monster.

"Hold on, if you truly intend to join Longevity Heaven, then you absolutely shouldn’t kill me." The Vase Monster chuckled strangely.

"Why not? You’re not from Longevity Heaven; what does my joining have to do with you?" Li Xiu asked coldly.

"Do you know of the Blood Seal Stone?" The Vase Monster asked.

"I’ve heard of it." Li Xiu felt a jolt in his heart.

"If you haven’t fallen victim to the Blood Seal Stone, I can teach you a way to avoid its control." The Vase Monster stared at Li Xiu.

"What method?" Li Xiu asked.

Seeing Li Xiu’s reaction, the Vase Monster believed him a little more, though it still hadn’t completely dropped its guard. It glanced at Li Xiu and said, "Let me have a taste of your blood."

"What tricks are you playing now?" Li Xiu frowned.

"I can determine from your blood if you’ve been affected by the Blood Seal Stone. If you haven’t, then I can trust you and teach you how to counteract the Blood Seal Stone." The Vase Monster explained.

"You don’t trust me, so why should I trust you? How do I know you won’t use my blood for ill intent? Why don’t you first tell me who you really are?" Li Xiu said.

"Who am I? Hehe, I’m an Undead; I’ve lived with the president of Longevity Heaven for thousands of years. Previously, even your president had to respectfully call me sir; now, who do you think I am?" The Vase Monster laughed, though its voice was more distressing than crying.

"Then... who exactly are you?" Li Xiu asked blankly.

"You really aren’t from Longevity Heaven?" The Vase Monster restrained its laughter, looking at Li Xiu suspiciously, thinking he didn’t seem to be faking.

If he were truly from Longevity Heaven, hearing what was just said, he should have reacted in some way.

In the past, countless talented individuals joined Longevity Heaven for the secret of immortality.

Yet generation after generation passed, with many promising talents perishing within Longevity Heaven, and few truly achieving immortality.