The Treasure That Induces Betrayal

The elderly employer was not worried that the experts he invited would be blinded by greed or harbor evil intentions. For one, this was merely an escort mission, and he had never revealed the extent of his wealth. For another, the relationship between God Hunter missions and God Hunters was a mutual selection process; if he did not go to the God Hunter Secret Vault to cancel the mission, it would count against the God Hunter's success rate. Furthermore, if the failure rate recorded in the God Hunter Secret Vault was too high, or if the solo survival rate was abnormally high like that of a certain Han, it would trigger a warning.

The God Hunter Secret Vault, Fiend Castle, and other such organizations could stand tall for countless years and maintain bustling business not only because of the deterrence from the Sovereigns, but also because their excellent reputation was the guarantee for a constant stream of clients.

Drinking was naturally not for the low-star guards. A young man beside Desterie looked at the fine wine, licked his lips involuntarily, and said greedily, "Brother Desterie, have you ever tasted this Red Luo God Wine? I really want to have another sip."

Desterie smiled and replied, "Dordoni, if you want to drink, we can just go to the city and buy some. Looking at you staring so intently, could it be that you've had it before? Is this wine really that good?"

Dordoni was an Earth Highgod they had gradually become familiar with over the past few hundred years. He only held a two-star God Hunter badge, but his temperament was quite good. According to him, he had cultivated to the Highgod level in a material plane, so he hadn't had the time or opportunity to accumulate badge stars, leaving him as only a two-star God Hunter.

Dordoni was immersed in the temptation of the fine wine. Just as he regained his senses and prepared to answer, he heard Dalayer cut in first, "I have heard people mention this wine before. It is brewed from the fermented unique materials of several major divine planes. The Golden Seedling of the Earth Divine Plane, the Intoxicating Honey of the Fire Divine Plane, the Psychedelic Spring Water of the Water Divine Plane, and the Cyan Dandelion of the Wind Divine Plane—none can be missing.

Therefore, every time it is brewed, it consumes a massive amount of manpower and resources. Without strong strength and a deep foundation of wealth, it cannot be produced."

Desterie was stunned. In this day and age, even wine required the fusion of earth, water, fire, and wind? He smiled, "Since it is so special, I really would like to have a good taste."

Dordoni gave a wry smile, "This wine is precious. Even with money, there is nowhere to buy it. Only a few large families have it in their private collections."

Seeing that Desterie's curiosity had been piqued, Dalayer couldn't help but laugh, "Although the brewing method is cumbersome and time-consuming, and the taste is rumored to be peerless, it is a pity that it only has a slight effect on replenishing soul power. It has nothing else worth praising."

"A few one-star God Hunters, and you dare to critique the Red Luo God Wine?" The six-star God Hunter Frannie suddenly turned around and scolded.

"Frannie!" Taylor sternly stopped her, then walked to Dalayer's side with a smile, handing over his wine glass, "This wine is indeed quite good. Would you like to have a taste?"

Having been scolded by a six-star God Hunter, Dalayer was already as cold as frost. Now that Taylor was pestering her, she was even more furious. However, she did not notice that Desterie also had a cold expression as he stepped between her and Taylor.

Desterie said coldly, "Taylor, leave now!"

It was also at this moment that Desterie's passive sensing was triggered. He felt a surge of earth divine power beginning to gather beneath the metal lifeform, revealing its might.

"Two one-star God Hunters, and you dare to put on airs and threaten a six-star God Hunter? Today, I will definitely let you... what!" that Frannie raged.

But before she could finish her sentence, a strange black ring suddenly appeared around the entire metal lifeform. At the same time, the metal lifeform was subjected to a powerful gravitational pull, instantly unable to move forward and sinking rapidly.

Desterie had a premonition early on. Standing beside Dalayer, he gave her a look—remain calm and adapt to the situation. Previously, he had already used his Willpower to manipulate the Sovereign's power to spread out, controlling everything in the surroundings. He wanted to see the truth behind this sudden attack and the real purpose of this escort mission.

The metal lifeform fell rapidly. The Blood Fist God Hunter Angola finally reacted, "It's a gravity space! Someone is using a gravity space to trap us!"

He turned his head to look at Taylor and shouted, "Quick, find a way to counteract this gravity!"

He cultivated the Laws of Wind, and although he also cultivated the Laws of Earth, he did not have his main body here, and his Earth divine clone was not present either.

Taylor was also very anxious, "I can't, sir. You know that the gravity of a gravity space is directed downward. If I also use a gravity space, not only will I be unable to weaken the gravity, but I will make the gravity in this area even stronger! The only way is to find that enemy and interrupt their use of the gravity space!"

Angola cursed, clenched his fists, and then with a thought, his fists turned bright red. He then ordered the elderly employer to open the metal lifeform.

"Everyone, scatter as far as you can! This opponent is not simple!" After leaving these words, Angola immediately rushed out. He was going to engage in close-quarters combat with the enemy in the shadows and see who was stronger.

"Frannie, you stay behind to protect the two employers. We are going too!" Taylor hurriedly gave an instruction, and along with the other six-star God Hunter, he also dashed toward the ground.

Seeing the six-star and seven-star God Hunters act this way, the other low-star God Hunters also rushed out of the metal lifeform one after another, but not to fight; they scattered to flee for their lives.

Against an opponent that even seven-star God Hunters had to treat with such caution, they didn't even have the qualifications to stay and watch the battle.

Seeing this, Dordoni hurriedly said to Desterie and Dalayer, "Brother Desterie, Sister Dalayer, let's hurry and escape too. We are very close to Lanyu City now; perhaps we can still successfully run back to the city. Come with me, I know a safe shortcut."

This kid, even when disaster was imminent, could still think of them. Desterie's opinion of him rose significantly once again.

Desterie was just about to refuse when he suddenly heard a cold laugh, coming from the woman protecting the two employers, "Want to run? No way!"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only were Desterie and his companion shocked, but even Dordoni and the two employers were astonished. The white-haired old man trembled, "What are you saying?"

"Hmph, don't blame me for being ruthless. After all, when wealth is at stake, few people can remain unmoved. It was just you fools who actually thought about offering the treasures you found to the family experts, thinking you could gain their favor? And you two, I've endured you for long enough along the way—one constantly seducing Taylor, the other acting self-important. It just so happens that now that Lord Coloid has made his move and Angola and the others are gone, none of you will be able to leave!"

The elderly employer's face turned pale and then green. He then looked fiercely at the youth beside him, trembling in disbelief, "Dorang, it was you who betrayed us!"