Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 2039: Chapter 2036: Hunter Soul Inn

He Shan is not someone who fears death, but even he advised against going to the Blood Sea, increasing Lin Tian’s perception of the Blood Sea’s unpredictability.

However, Lin Tian still slightly shook his head and said, "I have reasons that necessitate going."

"Alright then, reports say that a batch of Soul Hunters just returned today. Would you like to see them? It might provide some precaution," He Shan did not nag further and instead invited them to meet the Soul Hunters.

Lin Tian felt a stir within him and nodded, saying, "That sounds good. I also want to know what they encountered."

After the group finished their meal, they followed He Shan out of the City Lord’s Mansion, walking along the main street. Because Lin Tian attracted too much attention when riding a horse previously, this time they decided not to ride to avoid being surrounded by the Ghost Country crowd.

But he still underestimated the ghost crowd; shortly after walking down the street, they were recognized by passersby.

"Isn’t that General He? And the man with three women beside him, aren’t they the heroes who helped the fortress repel evil spirits?" a bystander shouted.

"What are their names?"

"The man is called Lin Tian, and the female heroes seem to be Mu Yun, Zhang Lingyu, and Xiao Manxuan, truly capable women."

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This time, without riding a horse, even more people gathered around, discussing them not out of curiosity but admiration—they worshipped heroes.

"Hehe, I told you, your stories would quickly spread to Blood Sea City. Feel the enthusiasm of Blood Sea City’s citizens," He Shan laughed heartily, having anticipated this situation.

Lin Tian always prided himself on being low-key; of course, that’s his own belief. According to Xiao Manxuan and Miss, no one is more high-profile than him.

No matter what, when faced with such crowds, Lin Tian wasn’t fazed, remaining calm and teasing with He Shan: "All in the Netherworld, I didn’t expect Blood Sea City to be so different from Fengdu City."

"Of course, Fengdu City is the core of the Netherworld, naturally more grand inside, where citizens live without the pressure of survival, indulging in their comforts. Our Blood Sea City, bordering the Blood Sea, has citizens more rugged and exuberant," He Shan laughed heartily.

"I never imagined I would be a female hero," Xiao Manxuan exclaimed in surprise.

"You will be welcomed in Blood Sea City from now on," He Shan chuckled.

Under the adoring gaze of the bystanders, the group walked along the street. Eventually, He Shan stopped in front of an inn.

"Soul Hunter Inn?" Lin Tian looked up at the sign above the door, intrigued by the peculiar name.

"It’s like an inn, but it’s primarily for Soul Hunters. This kind of inn was set up initially for convenience and goodwill. However, Soul Hunters are high-minded individuals, so fights break out regularly. Thus, don’t be surprised if you see arguments or fights later," He Shan explained.

"Nevertheless, in the city, they are more restrained, with measured actions, avoiding life-and-death struggles," He Shan explained further.

"It’s much like Samurai inns during the Warring States period, filled with exceptional individuals each with unique skills; naturally, they are proud," Zhang Lingyu seemed knowledgeable.

The inn’s entrance lacked the hustle of a restaurant, there was no waiter soliciting guests. Lin Tian’s group entered.

The ground floor was a spacious dining area, but unlike a restaurant’s refined décor, it was coarsely decorated, and the dining tables and stools were simple.

But there were no Soul Hunters in the dining area; Lin Tian wasn’t surprised, thinking they might have gone out for assignments. After all, they aren’t ordinary ghost crowds but are more like adventurers and mercenaries.

However, He Shan frowned in confusion: "It’s strange; why isn’t there a single Soul Hunter? This shouldn’t be the case."

As he spoke, a waiter hastily came downstairs, and He Shan quickly stopped him: "Waiter, where have they gone? At this time, they should be either fighting or drinking. Have these guys ascended to heaven already?"

"Oh, it’s General He. They’re all in the backyard; something seems to have happened. You should take a look," the waiter recognized He Shan, answered politely, and bowed.

"Really, a fight?" He Shan muttered and exchanged a glance with Lin Tian, heading towards the back door of the dining area.

Behind the dining area was not a backyard; the inn was quite large, and after turning several corridors, they finally saw an open area ahead, bustling with quite a few Soul Hunters gathered.

Lin Tian identified them as Soul Hunters based on how they dressed, which was similar to the few Soul Hunters he saw at the city gate, and each carried weapons.

As He Shan arrived, some Soul Hunters came up to greet him.

"General He, why are you here?"

"My friend wants to ask you some questions," He Shan said directly, without beating around the bush.

The Soul Hunters who greeted him seemed to be familiar with He Shan, but some others did not move; this group remained indifferent when seeing He Shan, showing conceited expressions.

And when they noticed Lin Tian, especially the three beauties behind him, they frowned even more.

Soul Hunters did include women; at least Lin Tian saw several here, some looked robust, while others were good-looking. Unquestionably, all wore leather armor and carried weapons; there was even a female Soul Hunter with a large axe on her back.

They weren’t bothered by Mu Yun because she wore leather armor and a battle suit with a thin sword at her waist, even more resembling a Soul Hunter. The main issue was with Xiao Manxuan and Zhang Lingyu, two girls in ordinary dresses looking too beautiful and out of place with the atmosphere here.

This was the reason for their frowns; whether ancient Martial Artists or Soul Hunters in the Netherworld here, they stayed away from the weak. This was their principle because a single weak person could lead to the team’s demise.

"Who are they?" a Soul Hunter asked.

"My friend, Lin Tian," He Shan introduced only Lin Tian.

Hearing the name Lin Tian, some Soul Hunters’ eyes brightened.

"Lin Tian? Are they the heroes from outside the legends?" another Soul Hunter asked skeptically. Unlike ordinary ghost crowds, they didn’t show expressions of worship but questioned.

"Heroes? With just them? They’re so tender-looking; I doubt they’d even fill the gaps in the Blood Sea Monster’s teeth," a Soul Hunter emerged from the crowd, surprisingly, she was a female Soul Hunter.

The female Soul Hunter was tall and, even among a crowd of men, did not appear any less. She wore leather armor only on critical areas, leaving her legs and waist exposed.

It’s undeniable, her legs were long, without an ounce of extra weight around her waist, with flat abs full of strength, adding a wheat color to her skin and a touch of wildness.

Though not as pretty as Xiao Manxuan, her face wasn’t unattractive, especially with a sharp man’s aura in her brows and eyes, appearing heroic, with a short ponytail at the back, exuding vitality.

The most striking was the giant sword in her hands—an actual giant sword. The blade was wider than a palm, the handle so long that it could be gripped with both hands. This typical two-handed giant sword, if wielded by a burly man, would be unremarkable, but as a woman’s weapon, the contrast was astonishing.

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