Door Opening Qualification

Tearing away those false masks, Hou Guisheng revealed his true origins.

A manager who had struggled through a four-star Promotion Mission for ten long years.

Just how terrifying were his patience, intelligence, and strength?

Gu Xingjian looked at him with great interest and nodded in sudden realization:

"It seemed Hansheng had foreseen his own death long ago, which was why he hid you so deeply."

A trace of reminiscence appeared on Hou Guisheng's face as he replied unhurriedly:

"Old Chen was a good man, so I did not seize power. I was willing to become the new manager after him."

"But unfortunately, you will not survive this mission."

Gu Xingjian extended a finger and scraped his nail against the invisible barrier.

At the same time, his expression shifted from mild to gloomy. He hated matters that were concealed from him or beyond his control.

Hou Guisheng sneered, his gaze passing over him to Ji Li behind him as he said softly:

"Manager Ji, you simply lack the ability to capture the Sixteenth Floor Ghost, and you are still two manager positions short.

And I am unaffected by this floor. Even if Gu Xingjian is willing to help you, you will never gather all eight doors.

If you give me all the Revival Coins and the Head Alarm Clock, perhaps I will lend you a hand."

Ji Li dragged the Music Box and slowly took several steps back, stopping only before the door to 1604. He said faintly:

"No need. There are enough people."

As if they shared the same thought, Gu Xingjian turned his head toward Ji Li and said softly:

"You find Xue Tingtao. I will deal with Hou Guisheng. With those two included, there really are enough people."

Hou Guisheng's expression turned sinister. He took a step forward