Undead Mage from a Cell-Chapter 413 - 411: The Final Farewell

Chapter 413: Chapter 411: The Final Farewell
[A new day begins, now settling yesterday’s information:
Bailian City: 319 players, 183 died or quit, 0 on the leaderboard.
Cold Leaf City: 320 players, 320 died or quit, 0 on the leaderboard (Cold Leaf City players annihilated).
Qiufeng City: 320 players, 320 died or quit, 0 on the leaderboard (Qiufeng City players annihilated).]
Looking at the information popping up before him, Gu Xi sat up from the tavern’s table. Beside him was the Corpse Charm Demon holding a book; last night, Gu Xi didn’t leave Yalidu City even for a step.
In the first half of the night, he was at the library reading and studying. After all, new derivative skills were being researched, and Gu Xi took the opportunity to replenish his spell book.
In the second half of the night, Gu Xi relaxed in the tavern drinking and reading. After almost getting obsessed in the Magic Tower, he needed the break.
This time, Gu Xi finally didn’t have to look at those fairytales he’d read dozens of times.
As for the Corpse Charm Demon who focused on companionship, she learned a lot of useful new knowledge from the books.
But the tavern had one downside: it didn’t offer accommodation services. Gu Xi could only sleep on the tabletop overnight, causing him some back pain.
After having the White Bone Wine Lady bring some fresh water to wash his face, Gu Xi turned to look at the Blood Courtesan beside him.
"What’s the news today?"
Gu Xi was now familiar with the White Bone Wine Lady and Blood Courtesan’s situation.
The White Bone Wine Lady needed directions for intelligence gathering, like if you wanted news on someone, she’d check it out.
Afterward, the White Bone Wine Lady could find the corresponding intelligence. Of course, the information always had some gaps.
But the Blood Courtesan was different; she had a bit of news every day. Where the news came from and what it was about remained unclear.
Asking the Blood Courtesan daily yielded some news, merely a sentence, which Gu Xi naturally didn’t neglect.
"Heard that at night these past two days, some demons have united, making it unlikely to deal with demons as easily as before."
Listening to the Blood Courtesan, Gu Xi just replied with an "oh."
He no longer planned to fight outside the city; whatever upheavals occurred externally were of no concern to Gu Xi.
At this moment, the Blood Courtesan spoke again.
"Your friend seems to be targeted by demons; tonight he might face a demon attack and possibly die."
"I have so many friends..."
Gu Xi said, then reacted promptly.
"Are you talking about Wang Baogen?"
The Blood Courtesan shrugged and didn’t answer Gu Xi’s question.
But from her action, Gu Xi understood the situation.
He also knew Wang Baogen was targeted because he failed to persuade him to leave the city.
"Looks like they’re getting increasingly anxious. We control the timing now, move when I decide. As for Wang Baogen, I’ll inform him about this."
Understanding certain situations, Gu Xi stood up decisively, intending to check on his task progress in the Mysterious Mirror Image Space.
In the Mysterious Mirror Image Space, players who battled all night gathered early, sharing demon experiences and trading new resources and unused equipment.
Meanwhile, Gu Xi’s old ’friend’ Wang Baogen sat silently in a corner, facing several inconspicuous items.
"What’s wrong? You seem upset."
Hearing the voice, Wang Baogen looked up to see Gu Xi smiling at him.
"Brother, they say Brother Xia’s death..."
Gu Xi interrupted Wang Baogen, "I said, I’ll handle this. Tonight, stay in my city, don’t go out. I heard someone wants to ambush you."
"Who? Ambushing me? I don’t believe it."
Wang Baogen had a face full of disbelief.
Gu Xi didn’t persuade him anymore, having laid out the facts and provided a safe refuge. Should he stubbornly get himself killed, Gu Xi couldn’t help further.
At most, he’d mark Wang Baogen’s death on the Life-taking Stone and, when it’s time, deal with it for revenge.
Whether Wang Baogen survives, Gu Xi can’t manage beyond that.
After all, they’d only met a few times; he wasn’t his father.
Though Wang Baogen seemed clueless, he was smart since he’d quickly advanced to Level 4 and diligently specialized and strengthened his troops.
Seeing Gu Xi’s attitude, Wang Baogen instantly reacted.
"Brother, you seriously mean it. Who’s trying to harm me?"
"Think about who told you Brother Xia died."
"I heard it from the system message."
Wang Baogen replied, confusedly.
"Then why do you think Xia Yi was murdered?"
This question turned Wang Baogen’s expression quite somber.
Unalerted, one might discover nothing, but once awakened, the situation changes drastically.
Wang Baogen obviously felt like he’d been fooled.
"Brother, I might have been hypnotized, is that right? Brother, what now? Any hypnotist to release me?"
"No worries, just get through tonight. Your case isn’t serious, mine’s worse; notice I don’t dare go out."
Gu Xi remained cheerful chatting and teasing with Wang Baogen.
Upon hearing, Wang Baogen decisively said, "Brother, I’ll prepare, sort my stuff, hide when it gets dark. I’m not going out; my life depends on you tonight."
"Go on, be careful. As long as you’re in my Death City, I can keep you safe."
Gu Xi glanced at Wang Baogen, making this guarantee.
With assurance, Wang Baogen was quite happy, grinning widely, his teeth gleaming like waxed.
Yet Gu Xi didn’t expect Wang Baogen wouldn’t return.
Until night, receiving the news of Wang Baogen’s battle death, Gu Xi realized once a marked person left Yalidu City, control slipped away.
That night, demons rampaged insanely.
The number of players killed by demons reached nearly seventy. The surviving Undead Mage numbered sixty-six, including Gu Xi who stayed in Yalidu City all along.