Blackstone Tower

"Hello, I am introduced by Captain Marco of the Knights. This is his letter of introduction."

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of me, who seems to be in his thirties, with a distressed expression on his face, he must have encountered a huge problem.

"Oh, Captain Marco recommended you to come," said the merchant Wang Cai as he took the letter from the knight captain and looked at it.

"Stone City, you must help me!" After reading the letter, the merchant Wang Cai immediately grabbed me and said.

Gosh! Not like this, let go, my clothes.

Although I thought this in my heart, I certainly couldn't say it.

"What's the matter? If I can help you, I will do my best."

"This is the situation. Five days ago, my friend and I went to the outskirts of the city to play. Because we were very excited, we unconsciously walked to the vicinity of the Blackstone Tower, where we were attacked by monsters and lost my wife's Kui Niu necklace."

Wow, it's just a necklace, isn't it? Wang Cai the merchant is about to cry when he says this. Is it really necessary?

"Stone City, although this Kui Niu necklace is not a valuable item, it is the only gift left to me by my deceased wife. Seeing it is like having my wife by my side, so its meaning to me is very significant. Losing the Kui Niu necklace this time has caused me great sadness and I have no other support. If I don't find this necklace, I don't want to live, let alone face my deceased wife in another world."

"Wang Uncle, don't worry, I'll go to the Blackstone Tower and help you find the Kui Niu necklace."

Just now, I thought that the merchant Wang Cai lacked the courage of a man, and was so sad for a necklace. But after hearing the merchant Wang Cai's affection for his wife, I was completely moved and made up my mind to complete this task no matter what.

"Really? Stone City, thank you so much. Mr. Marco, the knight captain, praised you highly in his letter, and I also believe that you can complete this task."

"Hehe..." Upon hearing this, I couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and just kept laughing foolishly.

"Wang Uncle, do you have any specific information or situation to share so that I can start?" I am not an impulsive person and want to know about the monsters first.

After hearing my question, the merchant Wang Cai thought for a moment and said, "After losing my Kui Niu necklace, I organized a team to search the Blackstone Tower. After much effort, we entered the first floor and killed the skeleton captain who took my Kui Niu necklace. However, we did not find my Kui Niu necklace. We estimate that the skeleton captain must have given my Kui Niu necklace to the skeleton succubus on the 3rd floor of the Blackstone Tower."

What is a skeleton succubus? I have never heard of a skeleton having gender differences. Is this skeleton different from others and has a pair of skeleton breasts? Otherwise, how to distinguish between male and female? I am going to broaden my horizons this time, but judging from the name, it should not be easy to deal with.

"I am naturally unwilling to give up without my Kui Niu necklace. I organized a team to continue exploring the lower levels of the Blackstone Tower, but the monsters on the 2nd floor were very powerful, and my team was unable to cope and had to retreat."

"After returning to the city, I reported this to the city guard captain, hoping to seek help, but he could not use the army for my small matter. I thought of my friendship with Captain Marco, so I asked him for help." The merchant Wang Cai explained the situation step by step.

"Okay, I understand. Wang Uncle, don't worry, I will go to the Blackstone Tower to investigate and solve this problem for you."

"Ding Dong, the trouble of the only task, merchant Wang Cai, has changed. Player Stone City needs to kill the skeleton succubus on the 3rd floor of the Blackstone Tower and retrieve the Kui Niu necklace. If the task fails, Player Stone City's level will be reduced by 10, and the task will disappear."

Hehe, the punishment is quite heavy!

"Wang Uncle, I'm leaving. Just wait for my good news."

After saying that, I ran out like a gust of wind.

"Alas! Stone City, don't worry, I haven't told you the path to the Blackstone Tower yet. The Blackstone Tower is a mysterious place that few people know about, and its entrance is surrounded by an array that outsiders cannot enter."

The merchant Wang Cai shouted to me in a hurry, and I couldn't help but think: Why is this child so impulsive? How can he complete the mission like this?

"Uncle Wang, I know where the Blackstone Tower is, and I have a general understanding of the situation. You can rest assured!"

With the map of the Tianmeng Continent drawn by Dongfang Xing, I know the locations of the places on the continent like the back of my hand. When Captain Marco of the Knights mentioned the Blackstone Tower earlier, I had already found its location on the map.

The Blackstone Tower was originally an ancient battlefield where death and resentment had gradually condensed into a massive death site shrouded in dark magic over 2000 years. Due to the influence of dark magic, the dead bodies on the battlefield gradually revived and became a place filled with skeletons and zombies. Monsters frequently come out to harm people.

To prevent the monsters in the Blackstone Tower from growing stronger, three great sorcerers and two great knights of the Tianmeng Continent, using divine power, sealed the Blackstone Tower and prevented the monsters from overflowing. The place also became an almost unvisited area.

The above introduction is Dongfang Xing's portrayal of the Blackstone Tower on the map of the Tianmeng Continent. The Blackstone Tower is an upside-down black tower that extends downward into the ground and is filled with skeletons and zombies. The monsters' power increases as you descend from the top to the bottom.

The Blackstone Tower has at least ten levels, and according to Dongfang Xing, his power could only reach the tenth level. There, level 80 skeleton dark knights and skeleton kings reign, along with an unknown boss whose power cannot penetrate the defense there. Exploration can only be stopped there.

Strange! I couldn't help but mutter.

According to Dongfang Xing's account, the Blackstone Tower has been sealed by three great sorcerers and two great knights of the Tianmeng Continent, and the monsters inside cannot overflow. Moreover, the entrance is sealed with an array, making it difficult for outsiders to enter. But the merchant Wang Cai claimed that the captain of the skeleton squad on the first level took his Kuixian necklace.

Merchant Wang Cai should not be lying. Could it be that the seal had a problem and the monsters in the Blackstone Tower can now leave and enter the tower?

Never mind, I have not been to the Blackstone Tower, and I am not familiar with the situation there. It is better to investigate and gather information first. If there is really a problem, we can deal with it later.

I surveyed the surroundings of Tianlong City - the neat and wide streets, the bright sunshine, and the serene emptiness, devoid of any players except for myself.

Amazing! I have been ahead of other players for such a long time. This is too incredible. I couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, feeling a sense of pride and superiority in my heart. It seems that my abilities are not bad at all.

I couldn't help but feel pleased with myself. Playing games this time is not just for leisure, unlike in my university days. I am preparing to make some money by turning this game into a profession, just like the legendary professional gamers.

Imagine if "King of Glory" can exchange in-game coins for real money, there will definitely be opportunities to make money. However, success is not an easy thing to achieve, and nothing comes easy.

But as long as you have vision, ability, and courage, coupled with opportunities, nothing is impossible. I have enough confidence in myself, no matter what aspect it may be.

On the other hand, even if I am currently unemployed, I have this house left by my parents, which can generate over 8000 yuan of rent per month. This is enough for my sister and me to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.