Running A Cemetery in North America-Chapter 376 - 252: Xu Fu’s Tale (Part 3)

Xu Fu looked at Sun Yan and said, "But the box is very large, and simply sealing it off can’t completely isolate those long-lived beings. Their infiltration into the box still continues in secret. The Tomb Guardian is a method left by short-lived beings inside the box, allowing more short-lived beings to become its protectors, using these Guardians to deal with the long-lived beings trying to infiltrate the box."

After hearing what Xu Fu said, a name instantly flashed in Sun Yan’s mind—Extraterrestrial Demons.

He remembered when he went to San Francisco to find the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, he encountered Klein, who was also a Tomb Guardian.

At that time, he was plotting to summon the ’Ancient Gods.’ Now, comparing Xu Fu’s information, Sun Yan suddenly realized.

That so-called Ancient Gods of the Cosmic Radiance seems to be the long-lived beings outside the box, no wonder they’re referred to as Extraterrestrial Demons.

And as a short-lived being, Klein, a Guardian, actually took the initiative to pledge allegiance and summon a long-lived being. Clearly, the Guardians aren’t a monolithic group inside.

Some Guardians might even face a situation of being tempted and assimilated by long-lived beings, becoming their lackeys.

Sun Yan stared at Lin Wan’s face, through her eyes, directly confronting the trace of Xu Fu’s mind in Lin Wan’s body.

"So Xu Fu, what about you? You’ve secretly prepared so much over the years; whose side are you on? Let me think, as a mortal, you could live from pre-Qin times to now and even told me such a story. Your undying abilities surely weren’t self-achieved, right?"

"You’re a smart friend, so I won’t spell everything out. You should have seen the benefits of longevity from me. As long as you live long enough, money, power, wealth, beauties, everything is within my grasp, easily obtained,

no matter how stunningly talented the people of my era might be, their gifts and intelligence far exceed mine, their achievements worthy of historic mention,

in the end, they return to dust and ashes, as the waves retreat, only I stand unyielding. That’s the beauty of immortality. You’re a smart person, you should know what I’m saying. Today, I’ve come to offer you an opportunity, one that allows you to be undying like me."

Xu Fu put down the teacup and laughed, "So, my dear friend, will you consider cooperating with me? I’ll lead you onto a unique path to longevity."

Sun Yan leaned on the sofa, looking seriously at Xu Fu.

"I know the allure of immortality, but I also believe there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. If you gain immortality, you’ll certainly lose something in return. I don’t trust you, so leave my sight now, Xu Fu. I’ll spare you this time, but if you dare appear before me again, believe me, no matter how immortal you are, I’ll kill you."

Based on what he learned previously about Xu Fu’s deeds, Sun Yan could sense Xu Fu was anything but benevolent.

If he chose to cooperate with Xu Fu, that would be nothing short of madness.

"Really, this is your decision? It’s truly pitiable. I never thought you’d be so short-sighted, my friend."

Xu Fu’s tone was a bit regretful: "Since it’s so, I won’t force you. We part ways if our paths differ. But if you regret today’s choice later, don’t blame me for not giving you a chance. You truly have no idea what kind of existence you’re up against."

"Enough nonsense, get lost." Sun Yan whispered sternly.

He pointed a finger, and a beam of light shot into Lin Wan’s body, shattering Xu Fu’s trace of mind out of her body, instantly severing Xu Fu’s control over Lin Wan.