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"Hiss... hiss—"

After fumbling around the opening of the crevice for a while, I confirmed my suspicion. There was definitely Space (within Library) on the other side of the Wall. An air current, imperceptible to ordinary people, gently brushed past my fingertip from the crevice. Pressing my ear against it, I could faintly hear a subtle sound of something unknown.

What should I do? I lowered my head in thought.

To be honest, I wasn't in the mood for curious treasure hunting right now. It was like walking down a bustling Street with a massive treasure on my person; I just wanted to get back quickly with this troublesome Tal Rasha's Guardianship Lacquered Plate to avoid any mishaps. Moreover, the truth hidden within the artifact Lacquered Plate filled me with an impulse to immediately sprout wings and fly back to the Rogue Encampment to ask Akara about it.

But, this was the Burial Grounds of an important figure of Tal Rasha. What would be on the other side? What could it be? Perhaps other Tal Rasha's Set Pieces were hidden there; it wasn't impossible. Of course, maybe what appeared on the other side wasn't a Tal Rasha's Set Piece, but a powerful monster that could instant kill me. Hearing the voice carried on the wind, I knew that there was definitely something that could move and make noise on the other side of the Wall.

To go or not to go, the thought churned in my heart. I tightly gripped the Town Portal Scroll in hand, then slowly released it, repeating this action. However, Little Ghost's subsequent action undoubtedly completely dispelled my hesitation. I admit, I was utterly speechless with this little troublemaker.

She actually encouraged Xiao Xue to use Light Ray Fury Blast to bombard the Wall! As one of the people closest to me, Xiao Xue, who wasn't low in intelligence, naturally took Little Ghost's instructions very seriously. It first sent me a message asking for permission—but at the time, I was contemplating whether to go inside and investigate, so I didn't notice Xiao Xue's request. Seeing me, its Master, remain silent and weigh the pros and cons, Xiao Xue still felt it should follow the Female Master's wishes. After all, if any problems arose, it would be her responsibility (I have to say, Xiao Xue was indeed a cunning Guilang).

Thus, while I was deep in thought, it had already begun preparing to unleash Light Ray Fury Blast. By the time I came to senses, Light Ray Fury Blast was already poised to strike, and it was too late to stop it.

"Just how much trouble do you want to cause me before you feel at peace of mind?"

I glared angrily at Little Ghost. What angered me most was her deciding on her own without asking me. If this continued, it would be hard to maintain my authority as the husband. Couldn't she just satisfy this little bit of my pathetic male ego?

"Hehe, I'm sorry, Xiao Fan. Be good, don't be angry anymore."

Little Ghost, being glared at by me, stuck out her cute little tongue. While saying this, her face showed no sign of reflection. She casually wrapped her arm around my neck and intimately kissed the corner of my lips with her wet, fragrant cherry lips.

"You..."

I flicked her little head and shook my head bitterly. The slight temper that had just flared up immediately vanished without a trace with this kiss, like a little dog trying to flatter its Master. This Little Ghost seemed to have completely figured out my personality and had me wrapped around her finger. Where was my husband's authority?! When could I finally muster some overbearing aura to intimidate this cunning and cute Little Ghost?

"Alright. Let's go back quickly. We might have to battle again."

I put my arm around Little Ghost's little waist, which had not a trace of excess fat, and casually patted her plump buttocks. Only now did I discover that in just a moment, the minor injuries on Xiao Xue and companions had been completely healed, and even the other two exhausted Guilangs had perked up considerably. Seeing this, I couldn't help but feel a wave of relief. Although Little Ghost was indeed mischievous at times, deep down she was still mature and careful. No wonder even Xiao Xue was so obedient to her.

After obediently saying "Mm" and drilling back into the necklace, allowing my vanity to be satisfied just a little bit, Xiao Xue's Light Ray Fury Blast was finally ready. This was the third time I had seen this gorgeous unique technique. I watched from beginning to end as the energy gathered in Xiao Xue's mouth condensed little by little into shape. Finally, it emitted a radiance like a blazing sun, forcing people to cover their eyes. When I came to senses, the rapidly spinning, riotous light orb, carrying a terrifying energy field almost condensed into liquid, whistled through the air, cutting across a white energy pillar. At first glance, it looked like an energy wave, but it was actually just a light orb the size of a washbasin. It was only because the radiance was too radiant and the energy contained within was too immense that the white energy trajectory it cut through the Mid-air lingered for a long time, looking like a continuously fired energy wave.

"Boom boom—"

The Light Ray Fury Blast, mixed with astonishing might, broke open a round table sized Cave Entrance in the nearly half a meter thick stone Wall without pause, and continued forward with momentum. Then it hit something unknown, paused for a moment, and after continuing forward for several seconds, it exploded with a boom in the Space (within Library) on the other side of the Wall. The entire Stony Tomb shook violently with the sound of the explosion. Even we on the other side of the Wall could feel the explosion airflow mixed with dust and crushed stone venting out from the Cave Entrance.

Xiao Xue, having finished firing Light Ray Fury Blast, tilted its wolf head, its face full of question marks, and sent me a message: Master, it seems I hit a living being just now. Is it okay?

Mm, of course it's okay, if what was hit was a monster... Mm, if that's the case...

I originally wanted to comfort Xiao Xue, but thinking about what if it wasn't a monster, I started to panic. I was very clear about the power of Light Ray Fury Blast; even the aftermath could leave me covered in dust. Let alone a direct hit? Those with lower life and defense, even at full health, would be instantly killed. Only Barbarians and Paladins could escape death.

Thinking of this, cold sweat dripped down. With Little Ghost, the main culprit, not present, I naturally pointed the finger directly at Xiao Xue. I glared at it. Xiao Xue felt aggrieved. It blinked its eyes, unable to understand how its Master had just comforted it saying it was fine, but then changed so suddenly?

In my anxiety, I couldn't care less that the inside was still filled with smoke and dust and that I was very likely to be hit by a sneak attack from a monster, so I dove headfirst through the Cave Entrance. As if verifying the power of Light Ray Fury Blast, the area near the Cave Entrance pierced by Xiao Xue was littered with crushed stone. These stones were scattered randomly within the Zone ten meters of the Cave Entrance. The explosion covered the entire Hall in a layer of choking dust, making it impossible to see what was happening ten meters ahead.

With my blurry vision, I covered my mouth and nose, coughing, and leaned in to take a look—on the Wall directly opposite the Cave Entrance, a large hole had appeared, the same size as the one created when Radament was hit. It was clearly the effect caused by Light Ray Fury Blast. However, the humanoid "item" embedded in the hole made my face turn gray. Could it really be that coincidental that it hit some unlucky adventurer?

Someone died. There might be their companions around. I should slip away before they see my true appearance. I admit, for a moment, such a despicable thought did cross my Within the Mind. But this is human harmony; I believe many people, when at a loss and their Within the Mind is in chaos, would subconsciously choose this method of escape.

However, the next moment, I felt at ease. Although the object embedded in the Wall was humanoid, it wasn't a person. To be precise, it wasn't a living person, but one of the most common types of monsters in the Stony Tomb—a Mummy.

I breathed a sigh of relief. What was that? It was just a false alarm. No accidental killing was caused; instead, I eliminated a threat to the people. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look with pity at that unlucky Mummy. I've seen many unlucky people (I see one every time I look in the mirror), but such an unlucky person... no, such an unlucky monster, this was the first time I'd seen one. It probably felt quite aggrieved too. How could it be perfectly fine walking in its own Territory, and while it couldn't boast about handing over picked-up money to the Police Uncle or helping Grandma cross the road, it at least didn't do anything bad, right? How could disaster strike from the sky like this, and it didn't even know how it died?

However, I didn't know until I looked, and when I looked, I was startled. This Mummy wasn't just an ordinary type; it was a special monster with its own name. What kind of monster has a unique name? This is nonsense. Even I, someone who hasn't played Diablo World for years, know this. This is an honor that even Elite monsters don't enjoy. Only Unique Rank mini-bosses have this!

What? Mini-boss?!

I incredulously rubbed my eyes and looked again. The Creeping Feature (mini-boss level Mummy). Yes, it was exactly what I had heard about from Captain Meshif; the mini-boss on the second level of the Stony Tomb in the Stony Field—The Creeping Feature. As long as you defeat four of the Six Great Bosses in Lut Gholein, you gain the qualification to go to Kurast Docks. The Creeping Feature is one of those Six Great Bosses.

Could this be the second level of the Stony Tomb? Was that strange Hall connected to this Place?

Unable to figure out the reason, I cast these problems aside. Never mind it; isn't this a good thing? A blessing in disguise! I accidentally completed a quarter of the quest! One should know that among the Six Great Bosses, The Creeping Feature is the most welcomed boss by adventurer parties with weaker strength because of its slow and sluggish movement. I didn't expect to coincidentally get something for myself. As expected, with good character, everything is possible.

However, I then discovered another problem. Although The Creeping Feature is indeed the weakest among the Six Great Bosses in terms of strength, conversely, its life and defense values are among the best of the Six Great Bosses. How could it possibly be killed by just one Light Ray Fury Blast?

Thinking about it repeatedly, I could only think of one possibility. My feet couldn't help but slowly retreat towards the Cave Entrance.

It seems I stole the kill again. Time to slip away first.

Before I could even turn around, a path was suddenly broken open opposite the dust. It was a golden lance. The sharp and keen spearhead was like the teeth of a roaring golden angry dragon, carrying infinite killing intent, strongly spinning as it slashed through the long sky filled with smoke and dust, pointing directly towards my vital point.

Damn, was I discovered? Approaching without me noticing at all, and stabbing so accurately even with vision blocked, could this be the legendary sound positioning? It seems I've met a Master.

"Wait..."

I quickly retreated a few steps, just about to say something, but was stunned speechless by the opponent's subsequent voice. A tall and graceful figure was faintly visible in the smoke and dust. In the blur, the straight posture, the appearance of holding the spear with a reverse grip, and the strong presence emanating from it, made people worship and submit as if a Valkyrie had descended.

"No matter who you are, as the first person to steal my Sha'erna's prey, you should be fortunate—to die!!"

(end of chapter)