Chapter 2184: Threats from the Instance
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Xu Huo looked at the message on the communicator and then at the person who had just spoken. The other party was wearing a mask, but judging by his figure and voice, he was a man.
"Are you talking to me?" Xu Huo asked.
The masked man nodded, "The reward for the bounty is very generous. I suggest you take a look."
Xu Huo glanced at the communicator. The bounty platform had indeed sent him a message, but he didn't open it. Instead, he looked at the masked man, "You're from the Game Government?"
"I'm just a messenger," the masked man replied. "The Game Government has already noticed you. They know you're a Super Evolver, and they know you're looking for the Perfect Evolution Potion. They're willing to cooperate with you."
"Cooperate?" Xu Huo sneered, "Cooperate by putting a bounty on my head?"
"That's just a test," the masked man said calmly. "If you can't even handle a bounty, then you're not worth the Game Government's cooperation."
Xu Huo didn't respond. He turned and walked away.
The masked man didn't stop him. He just watched Xu Huo's back and said, "You have three days to consider. After three days, the bounty will be upgraded."
Xu Huo didn't look back. He quickly disappeared into the crowd.
The masked man stood there for a moment, then took out his communicator and sent a message.
Xu Huo walked through the streets, his mind racing. The Game Government's sudden appearance was unexpected. They knew he was a Super Evolver and knew he was looking for the Perfect Evolution Potion. This meant they had been monitoring him for a long time.
But why now? Why reveal themselves now?
Xu Huo thought about the bounty. The reward was indeed generous, enough to tempt any player. But the Game Government's purpose wasn't to kill him; it was to test him.
If he could handle the bounty, he would prove his worth. If not, he would die, and the Game Government would lose nothing.
It was a win-win situation for them.
Xu Huo sneered. He didn't like being manipulated.
He found a secluded alley and stopped. He took out his communicator and checked the bounty details. The reward was a Super Item, a Spatial Teleportation Item. It was a rare item that could instantly teleport the user to any location within a certain range.
Xu Huo was tempted, but he knew it was a trap.
He put away the communicator and continued walking. He needed to find a safe place to think.
As he walked, he noticed someone following him. He didn't turn around, but he could sense the other person's presence.
He quickened his pace and turned into a narrow alley. The follower quickened their pace too.
Xu Huo suddenly stopped and turned around. The follower was a young woman with short hair. She was wearing a black leather jacket and holding a dagger.
"Who are you?" Xu Huo asked.
The short-haired woman smiled, "I'm a Bounty Hunter. Your head is worth a lot."
Xu Huo frowned, "You're not afraid of dying?"
"Death is just a game," the short-haired woman said. "Besides, I'm not alone."
As she spoke, several more people appeared behind her. They were all Bounty Hunters, each holding a weapon.
Xu Huo looked at them calmly, "You think you can take me down?"
"We'll find out," the short-haired woman said, and then she charged at him.
Xu Huo didn't move. He just raised his hand, and a Space Ray Blade appeared in his palm. He swung it, and the short-haired woman was cut in half.
The other Bounty Hunters were shocked, but they didn't retreat. They attacked together.
Xu Huo moved like a ghost, his Space Ray Blade flashing. In just a few seconds, all the Bounty Hunters were dead.
He looked at the bodies and shook his head. These people were too weak.
He was about to leave when he heard a voice behind him.
"Impressive."
Xu Huo turned around and saw a man in a suit standing at the entrance of the alley. He was holding a cane and wearing a top hat.
"Who are you?" Xu Huo asked.
"I'm a representative of the Game Government," the man said with a smile. "I'm here to deliver a message."
"What message?"
"The Game Government wants to invite you to a meeting," the man said. "They want to discuss cooperation."
Xu Huo sneered, "I'm not interested."
"Don't be so quick to refuse," the man said. "The Game Government has resources you can't imagine. They can help you find the Perfect Evolution Potion."
Xu Huo was silent for a moment, then said, "Where and when?"
"Tomorrow at noon, at the Government Building in the city center," the man said. "I'll be waiting for you."
With that, the man disappeared.
Xu Huo stood there, thinking. The Game Government's invitation was a trap, but he had to go. He needed information about the Perfect Evolution Potion.
He left the alley and headed towards the city center.
The next day, at noon, Xu Huo arrived at the Government Building. It was a tall, white building with a golden dome.
He walked in and was greeted by a receptionist.
"Mr. Xu, please follow me," the receptionist said.
Xu Huo followed her into an elevator. They went up to the top floor and entered a large office.
Inside, a middle-aged man was sitting behind a desk. He was wearing a suit and had a serious expression.
"Mr. Xu, please have a seat," the middle-aged man said.
Xu Huo sat down and looked at the man, "You're the representative of the Game Government?"
"Yes, I am," the man said. "My name is Lawrence Li. I'm in charge of the Special Affairs Department."
Xu Huo nodded, "What do you want to talk about?"
"We know you're a Super Evolver," Lawrence Li said. "And we know you're looking for the Perfect Evolution Potion. We're willing to help you."
"In exchange for what?"
"In exchange for your cooperation," Lawrence Li said. "We want you to join the Game Government."
Xu Huo sneered, "Join the Game Government? You mean become your dog?"
Lawrence Li's expression didn't change, "You can think of it that way. But the benefits are real. We can give you resources, information, and protection."
"I don't need protection," Xu Huo said.
"But you need information," Lawrence Li said. "The Perfect Evolution Potion is not easy to find. Only the Game Government knows where it is."
Xu Huo was silent.
Lawrence Li continued, "Think about it. If you join us, you'll have access to all our resources. You'll be able to find the Perfect Evolution Potion faster."
Xu Huo looked at him, "What if I refuse?"
"Then you'll be our enemy," Lawrence Li said. "And we'll do everything we can to stop you."
Xu Huo stood up, "I'll think about it."
"Don't think too long," Lawrence Li said. "Time is running out."
Xu Huo left the office without looking back.
As he walked out of the Government Building, he felt a chill run down his spine. The Game Government was more dangerous than he thought.
He needed to find the Perfect Evolution Potion quickly, before they made a move.
He took out his communicator and checked the bounty. The reward had been upgraded. Now it was a Super Item and a large amount of White Notes.
Xu Huo sneered. The Game Government was playing games with him.
But he wasn't afraid. He had faced worse.
He put away the communicator and walked into the crowd.