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However, as the carriage passed through certain areas, Gu Xi gradually realized that something seemed off.
The surroundings became increasingly gloomy. More importantly, many obviously unfinished high-rises had appeared nearby. There was no trace of life within those buildings; instead, they were filled with Death Qi.
As an experienced Necromancer, Gu Xi could clearly tell that this Death Qi was far from ordinary.
It was clearly steeped in intense resentment.
"Coachman, you took the wrong route, didn't you?"
"This is a shortcut. Don't worry, Bailian City is all like this. I won't charge you extra."
"No, this road is obviously wrong. I know undead are everywhere in Bailian City, but I'm not an idiot. Look at those buildings—every window is filled with women in red. Don't tell me those are red ribbons."
Although Gu Xi had clearly noticed that something was wrong, he had been through too much. His heart was now entirely calm, and everything before him meant nothing to him.
He simply could not understand how Bailian City's underworld had targeted him.
"Hahaha, I like talking to humorous people like you. It seems you already know what you're facing. Be good and hand over all the money and resources you have on you. We'll spare your life. Otherwise, take a look around. This is an Abandoned Game Shard we found. Once you enter this place, either we let you out, or you kill every last one of us. Otherwise, there's no way out at all."
The moment Gu Xi heard that, he knew there was no room for negotiation.
Saying that they would let him go if he handed over his money was a lie.
They had brought him straight to their base.
They clearly had no intention of