Chapter 179 Old Friends

The next two days were uneventful, so calm that it was hard to believe that several powerful demon hunters were lurking in this town. Hao Ren and Vivian were both concerned about the demon hunters' movements. Lily was a little worried about what would happen if the demon hunters found the entrance to the Anosian realm ahead of time—the clues to the Shadows of Chaos and the sealed ruins might be destroyed by them, which was what Hao Ren was also worried about. However, two days passed, and the data terminal's monitoring of the energy field near the town indicated that nothing had happened: the demon hunters didn't seem to have found a way to enter the realm.

Hao Ren didn't know how the demon hunters planned to open the realm entrance without a guide, but considering that they had arrived here a few days ago but had not taken any action, it seemed that they had not been able to crack the peculiar blockade of the Golden Estate, so he didn't have to worry about them getting there first for the time being.

During these two days, Hao Ren was also having the data terminal use various technical means to find the entrance to the Anosian realm, including looking for clues in the sunlight as that spiritual detective Pierre had said—but in the end, these tests were all fruitless. To find the realm out of thin air without knowing anything about the capabilities of the Anosian family was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Although the data terminal was powerful, it was powerless when it didn't even know what it was looking for.

While Hao Ren was doing this useless work, Vivian and Izhaks were not idle either. They checked the town a little, and sure enough, they found traces of the demon hunters' activities. Although these clues were very subtle, they were not difficult to find for a super ancient Other and a transdimensional demon lord who was too strong for anyone. Vivian also believed that the demon hunters also knew of her arrival. She smelled some very subtle magical power in the air, which was information from peeping and questioning from some hidden corners. These magical powers came from the demon hunters, but not enough to cause conflict.

Just like she said before: the demon hunters of Hasson's generation knew what was what. After learning that the Countess of the Crimson Moon had arrived, they chose the most prudent way of "expressing" themselves. They maintained a just right distance to observe and "inquire" about Vivian and Hao Ren's party. This distance would not anger the Countess, but at the same time, it was enough to convey warnings and vigilance.

In response, Vivian also left her runes during her activities. The content of the runes was "Don't bother me—for now."

This was a delicate and peculiar confrontation, a "peace" in which both sides clearly knew of the other's existence, but maintained a precise distance. It was probably difficult for the younger generation of demon hunters and Others to understand and learn this complex communication mode. Only old-timers like Vivian and Hasson had this tacit understanding.

Ordinary people probably couldn't understand how two camps that were mortal enemies could get along like this, but if they thought that this war could last for ten thousand years, then it wouldn't be strange how things turned out.

Just like that, the time finally came for the agreed meeting day with Wayne Walter. Hao Ren and the others were waiting for the vampire patriarch at the agreed rendezvous point outside the town. Lily seemed a little impatient. After learning of the demon hunters' movements, she had been a little impatient: "Speaking of which, why is that Wayne dragging his feet for two days? He knows that the demon hunters are also here, but he's wasting time. What if someone else gets there first?"

"He said he was going back to prepare the items needed to open the Anosian realm," Vivian rolled her eyes. Wayne had told everyone these things before coming here, but Lily was busy gnawing on meat bones at the time and didn't hear at all. "The Anosian realm needs special items to be opened after it is sealed. His family originally kept these items in stock, but the investigators who were sent here before consumed them all. He has to prepare them temporarily."

"Aww," Lily replied, continuing to look boredly at the empty wilderness, "Then why hasn't he come out yet? I looked at my watch, he's been late for a long time!"

As soon as Lily finished speaking, a calm and graceful male voice came from not far away: "Although I have prepared everything as quickly as possible, it seems that I have kept you waiting."

Hao Ren looked in the direction of the voice and saw Wayne Walter, who was pale, walking towards him. This vampire patriarch was wearing a black trench coat from head to toe, and a wide-brimmed hat like the ones in the movies. The person behind him surprised Hao Ren a little: not the expected guide, but Hesperides.

Vivian greeted him lightly after Wayne approached: "It's okay, you're right on time."

Lily immediately shouted: "Bat, didn't you look at your watch? He's obviously been late for several..."

Vivian looked at Lily expressionlessly: "Remember to set your watch to the time zone next time you go on a trip. Your phone is still on Bei.jing time."

Lily: "..."

Hao Ren greeted Hesperides and asked Wayne curiously, "Didn't you say you were bringing a guide? How come it's the two of you?"

"I am the guide," Wayne's pale face showed no expression, "This is the result of my deep consideration. Those Shadows of Chaos can be handed over to the family's guards to solve, but the opportunity to act together with the Countess of the Crimson Moon is not so easy to come by. I've had many years of peace, and I'd like to take a risk once in a while."

Hao Ren looked up and down at this vampire patriarch who looked like a gentleman: "Is that what you really think?"

He clearly remembered how this vampire patriarch was arguing with the other old monsters at the Athens Sanctuary. After learning that the demon hunters were gathered in this place, he, like the others, was unwilling to come to this place to take risks, so no one dared to believe him when he said he suddenly wanted to experience youth.

Sure enough, Wayne showed a smile without any warmth: "It's just lip service."

Vivian frowned: "Do you know that the Anosian family is hiding an artifact?"

"The Solar Disk," Wayne did not hide anything in the face of Vivian's questioning, "I only learned about this thing not long ago. It seems to be the key to sealing the Shadows of Chaos. I really want to see what it is."

"You know that's the key to sealing the Shadows of Chaos, and you still dare to covet it?" Vivian shook her head in disappointment, "Didn't your father educate you well?"

"No, he educated me very well, so I won't be blinded by greed," Wayne smiled very freely—at least he seemed to smile very freely, "Otherwise, I wouldn't have honestly confessed these things to you. I just want to see that thing. It's a great power left over from the age of myths, a testimony to the glory of our ancestors. If you can reseal the Shadows of Chaos this time, then the Solar Disk may disappear from the world's sight again. I want to witness what an ancient artifact is like before that."

Vivian nodded almost imperceptibly: "Okay, then I'll count you as having that awareness. But as far as I know, the Solar Disk may have caused the infighting of several divine families in ancient times. Its appeal may be even greater than you think. If you can't resist this temptation at that time... I'll have to teach you a lesson for your father."

After Wayne made a solemn promise, Vivian looked at her old friend: "Then Hesperides, you are..."

"As a representative and witness of the Athens Sanctuary," Hesperides said with a gleam in her eyes, "You don't think that resealing the Shadows of Chaos is a trivial matter, do you? In case you fail, someone has to go back and notify everyone to evacuate, so I was sent here. Actually, it was supposed to be Hythloth, but I knew what you'd say so I knocked that little girl out and tied her up in advance."

Vivian looked delighted when she heard this: "Sure enough, it's been a long friendship!"

"Let's put your friendship aside for now," Hao Ren interrupted, "Hesperides, you'll probably meet an old friend here."

"Old friend?" Hesperides looked strange.

"Hasson," Hao Ren spread his hands, "The one who made a hole in your head."

Hesperides was stunned. She subconsciously touched her forehead: the wound that had plagued her for thousands of years had been repaired by Hao Ren with an industrial machine tool, but the pain caused by that wound and the ancient family feud of thousands of years ago still weighed on the heart of this "Twilight Goddess". Her eyes changed rapidly a few times. In the end, Vivian held her hand: "Are you still thinking about revenge?"

"Hoo..." Hesperides breathed a sigh of relief, "I said, it's all in the past. I was just a little surprised to hear this name suddenly. So there really are demon hunters active here?"

Vivian nodded in a deep voice: "The demon hunters are also in trouble, and this incident is probably very complicated. Wayne, bring your 'door-opening props' and let's set off for the realm entrance now. We'll talk as we go."