The Rich Cultivator-Chapter 364 - 363. Hunting ManHunter, The Fox Woke Up

Inside a dense and misty forest, a woman in a deep purple dress and a wide-brimmed cowboy hat soared silently through the air. Her tanned skin gleamed under the filtered light, though several claw marks ran across her shoulder and arm. The wounds looked nasty, but her shimmering Aura kept the blood from spilling, sealing the gashes with energy.

She didn’t fly fast—she didn’t need to. No one seemed to be chasing her. But her movements were cautious, deliberate, as if the forest itself was watching. She floated a little closer to the heart of the forest, slowly but cautiously.

Her name was Isadora Nightkiss—the infamous "Manhunter." And in her possession was one of the Orion Cube Fragments.

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Meanwhile, just outside the forest’s edge...

"You sure the Manhunter came through here?" a sharp voice echoed as two figures stepped out from a swirling shadow portal.

One of them was a tall man with piercing silver eyes, his silver pupils shining like twin moons. His long coat fluttered even though the air was still. This was Captain Silver Eye, a name whispered across seas with fear and awe.

Beside him stood a towering, muscular giant—nearly three times the height of an ordinary man, with bulging muscles like carved stone. But in a blink, his figure shimmered and shrank down to the size of a dwarf, revealing a much leaner, nimbler version of himself. This was Captain Burgess, Silver Eye’s trusted vice-captain.

"She’s in there," another voice said.

A man with a rusty hook in place of his left hand stepped forward. His messy black beard and torn coat gave him a classic pirate look. A sly grin twisted his lips.

"I may not have a high bounty, but I’m a Captain too. My word is gold," he said. This was Captain Hooker Hogan, also known as Captain Hook, once a mid-tier pirate in the south. He’d encountered Isadora before—and barely lived to tell the tale.

Silver Eye didn’t even blink. "Good. Let’s move. I’ve heard stories about this forest."

"Yeah," Burgess muttered with a rare frown. "No matter what happens inside... don’t touch the trees, the land, even the insects or leaves."

Without further discussion, the three took to the air and entered the forest, vanishing into the fog.

(Captain Silver Eye and Captian Burgess appeared in Volume 3 and Hooker Hogan also known as Captain Hook appeared in Volume 2)

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Moments later, a different group arrived at the same location. Silently, without a sound, a dozen figures cloaked in black emerged from the shadows like ghosts. Each of them wore a symbol of justice stitched into their cloaks—though their definition of "justice" was... flexible.

"Boss," one of them whispered, "the intel was right. The woman with the Orion Cube fragment is inside."

A muscular woman stepped forward from the center of the group, arms crossed and jaw set. Her appearance was striking—short, spiky blonde hair, eyes like steel, and a body that looked like it had been sculpted from marble. Her ripped arms, visible even through the slits in her coat, spoke of years of training and battle. Her abs could probably cut steel, and her thighs made grown men cry. There was a beauty to her—but one that came with a danger label. An aura of dominance followed her wherever she walked.

Boys wanted her. Girls wanted her. But above all, they wanted to call her Mommy. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"She’s carrying a treasure," the woman muttered, "and because of that, even if she’s weak, she’s become everyone’s target."

"Huh?" one of her subordinates blinked in confusion.

The boss woman sighed in exasperation. "It means that she’s innocent—but the treasure she carries makes her guilty in this world. So, before someone else reaches her, we’ll take her down."

"Yes, Boss! Justice prevails!" the group shouted in unison, raising their fists.

"Don’t shout, you morons," she snapped, smacking her forehead. "Stupid Justice Bandits."

Despite their name, the Justice Bandits were a chaotic group of vigilantes who believed they stood for justice—but usually acted in their own interests. This group is just a small gang from the group and their Boss, the muscular woman, is just the temporary boss of this gang.

They were sent to retrieve the Orion Cube by the higher ups from the Justice Bandits.

"What’s the update on the Phantom Pirates—or whatever they call themselves now? The Blackwood Pirates?" she asked.

"They disappeared after the New Rose Kingdom’s Labyrinth incident," one of her men replied. "Rumors say they died inside. But there’s also unconfirmed reports that they were spotted near the northern sea routes. No solid intel yet."

The boss woman narrowed her eyes.

"Hmph... Phantom Blackwood is the one who killed my useless brother, Mash. I haven’t forgotten. I’ll avenge him, no matter how long it takes." Even though she said that there is no hatred or resolve in her tone.

(Mash was the unlucky member of Justice Bandits who was accidentally killed by Tyler White in Volume 2.)

"Understood, Boss. If we hear anything about those pirates, you’ll be the first to know."

"Good." She turned to the group. "We’re going in. But listen well—don’t touch a single thing inside this forest. Not the trees, not the animals, not even a floating leaf."

The Justice Bandits nodded, then silently soared into the sky and slipped into the cursed forest, disappearing like shadows.

Three groups.

One forest.

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"Haaa...."

A soft, elegant yawn escaped Su Fei’s lips as her long lashes fluttered open. The dim lighting above her was warm and golden, casting a soothing glow over a chamber filled with floating lotus petals and gentle, swirling mist.

Before she could fully register her surroundings, a hand appeared in front of her holding a porcelain cup of tea. The aroma of jasmine and spirit herbs wafted into her nose.

Without thinking, she took it and sipped.

"Thanks," she murmured lazily, her voice still heavy with sleep.

"Oh, you’re polite. You’re welcome," a familiar voice replied, cheerful and amused.

Her ears twitched.

In the next moment, her three fluffy tails stiffened, turning into needle-like spears that shot toward the man in front of her.

But he was faster.

With a grin on his face, Tyler White caught all three tails mid-air as if swatting away feathers. Instead of retaliating, he brought the soft fur close to his cheek, rubbing them against his skin.

"Mmm... soft, fluffy, and smells really nice," he said with a delighted sniff.

Su Fei clicked her tongue, unfazed by her failed attack. "Tsk... Where am I?"

The attempt to skewer him was already forgotten, as if it were just a reflexive twitch rather than an assassination attempt.

"You’re in my Pocket World," Tyler answered casually, still playing with her tails. "We’ve already left the Abyss. And I’m sorry to say this, but... this fox now belongs to me."

His hand reached up to gently caress her cheek, brushing over the silver collar around her slender neck. It shimmered faintly with sealing runes.

Su Fei glanced down at the collar with an annoyed sigh. "Tsk... Alright, fine. I give up. But at least remove the full seal on my cultivation. Give me some freedom before we have any... discussions in bed."

Her lips curled into a smile both seductive and dangerous.

Tyler blinked, momentarily stunned. "Whoa. If I became your male pet, would you be this generous?"

"Of course," she said with a smug grin. "You’re weak. I can push you down easily and ride till you collapse."

Tyler’s eyebrow twitched. "Heh... Am I?" He stepped closer and ran his finger gently over her lips. "Be careful how you speak to your master, little fox."

"Hmm... Weak master," Su Fei teased, narrowing her eyes. "What do you want from me?"

"Oh, I’ll tame you later," Tyler said, handing her a glowing scroll. "For now, take this—Energy Conversion Art. It’ll allow you to transform your Spiritual Qi into Aura or Prana. Experiment. Who knows You might be able to cultivate both like me. In this world there is no Spiritual Qi it’s just Aura and Prana."

Su Fei took the scroll.

"I’m lifting the seal slightly," Tyler continued. "You’ll now be at the Foundation Building Stage—Elite Level here. That should be enough to move freely... but not enough to bite the hand that feeds you."

Before she could reply, Tyler vanished in a swirl of mist, leaving her standing alone amidst floating petals.

Su Fei sighed and looked up at the ethereal sky, streaked with ribbons of soft blue and purple.

"A self-disciplined pervert, huh..." she muttered under her breath.

She crossed her arms and sniffed the air. Her nose twitched.

"I can smell... two girls on him. Heh. He just finished a session with two girls huh."

She walked slowly toward a nearby pond, the water perfectly still, reflecting her beautiful figure—silver hair cascading down her back, fox ears perked and alert, and three elegant tails swaying behind her.

Her fingers lightly touched the collar.

"This thing again... Who would’ve thought the hunter would become the prey," she muttered.

As for Tyler, he went back to continue his session with Hawk and GG.