Chapter 18: Blackmail the Wizard, the Dark Corpse Explodes

These two effects were designed to kill demons, a role Lin Kong couldn't utilize just yet. "Perhaps in the next world, a world with demons can be considered," he thought as he closed the talent panel.

Next, he took out the A-rank hand crossbow.

[Magic Bone Crossbow]

Quality: A

Level: 5

Bonus: Attack +15, Strength +11, Constitution +5, Agility +12

Special effect: Physical penetration +10%

Occupation: Archer

Lin Kong directly swapped to the new weapon.

Physical Attack: 200Attack Speed: 5/sAttack Range: 102

"Now, it's time to collect my loot," Lin Kong muttered, stepping into the burrow. He took out his knife and began harvesting lizardman eyes. To join Silvermoon City, he needed 100 eyes as proof. Excess eyeballs could be exchanged for military merit at Silvermoon City's Quartermaster, which could then be used to redeem rewards. Lin Kong collected 600 Lizardman eyes. After more than two hours, he returned to Caesar Village and sought out the old wizard.

"I have completed the task you gave me," Lin Kong said, showing the collected eyes.

"Adventurer, your strength is truly remarkable. Thank you for avenging Patchi. This time, what kind of reward do you need?" The old wizard's eyes were teary.

[Ding! Congratulations on completing the A-Tier Hidden Quest: The Vault of Evil. Obtained: 500 experience points, A-rank medal +1, Silvermoon City faction points +100.]

[Please select the reward type: ①Equipment. ②Props.]

Unfortunately, there were no skill books among the rewards. "I need props!" Lin Kong chose without hesitation, having little need for A-tier equipment.

"This is your mission reward," the old wizard said, handing over a golden crystal that gleamed brightly.

[Hint: You get the item "Sun Crystal · Rank A"]

[Sun Crystal]

Quality: Grade A

Effect: When receiving a negative effect or control, purify the negative effect below rank A; cooldown for 5 minutes.

Such uncontrollable props were incredibly valuable and could save a life in crucial moments. Lin Kong now had three A-rank medals, allowing him to bring the "Magic Bone Crossbow" and "Sun Crystal" out of the dungeon world. He then took out the Eye of Kazette.

The old wizard's eyes widened in shock. "How did the Eye of Kazette come to you?! Did you defeat the Lizardman lord in the state of the dark dragon?"

"Yes," Lin Kong replied confidently, even though the lizardman's evolution had failed, something the old wizard didn't know.

"Adventurer... Can you return the Eye of Kazette to me? I can offer some rare items in exchange!" The old wizard pleaded, his eyes brightening at Lin Kong's nod of agreement.

Lin Kong interrupted, "I need you to fulfill three conditions first."

"Three conditions? You're taking advantage of the situation!" the old wizard exclaimed.

"You can see it that way. But if you don't agree, you'll never get the Eye of Kazette."

The old wizard turned pale with anger but eventually relented. "Tell me your conditions first."

Lin Kong raised a finger. "First, tell me what the Eye of Kazette does."

"It contains vast and pure dark magic power. As a practitioner of dark magic, I can absorb its magic to enhance my strength," the old wizard explained reluctantly.

"Second, help me lift the magic seal on this map," Lin Kong said, taking out the "Unknown Map" he had obtained from the leader Ulu.

"Alright," the old wizard agreed, casting a spell to lift the seal and reveal the map's true content.

[Lizard Tribe Defense Map]

Quality: Grade A

Description: The strongholds of the Lizard Tribe have been marked in the surrounding area. Give the map to Ernor, the commander of the Silver Moon Legion, for significant rewards.

"Good stuff!" Lin Kong's eyes lit up. "And the last condition?"

"High-quality skill books, any occupation," Lin Kong demanded.

The old wizard reluctantly handed over a skill book.

[Dark Corpse Explosion·S Rank]

Requirement Level: 15

Occupation: Dark Wizard

Seeing Lin Kong about to speak, the old wizard quickly added, "Only two, no more!"

"Fine, I'm not a bandit, just two books," Lin Kong agreed, though the old wizard thought otherwise. Lin Kong took the skill books and handed over the Eye of Kazette.

The old wizard snatched the eye and disappeared into his house, slamming the door behind him, clearly afraid Lin Kong would change his mind.

"Hey, I'm not a villain. Why is he so scared of me?" Lin Kong wondered, shaking his head. Since the transaction ended, he hadn't seen the old wizard again. Whatever the Eye of Kazette did, it was no longer his concern.

Lin Kong then focused on the two skill books he had obtained. First, he used Agility Enhancement.

[Ding, you learned the skill: Super Agility Enhancement Passive, Effect: Increase the Agility of [Level x5].]

Agility: 91 → 136