Absolute Death Game

After saying farewell to his master, Xiao Buli once again came to the Alchemy Room and said to Ji Xiangyun, "Senior Sister, I am about to leave. Is there anything you need me to do?"

Ji Xiangyun replied, "Indeed, I happen to need some alchemy recipes. Since you've brought it up, please get me some."

System prompt: Quest 'Ji Xiangyun's Alchemy Blitz' triggered. Do you accept? Yes/No.

The price of recipes is always steep, particularly the ones Ji Xiangyun wants, which are bound to be no ordinary items. Xiao Buli thought to himself that this was likely to bleed him dry again. He just didn't know where to gather more Gold Coins.

As he thought this, he glanced over at Zhang Yaoyang.

"Team leader, I need a few high-grade alchemy recipes. Can you help me get them?"

Zhang Yaoyang asked in surprise, "You don't even engage in Life Skills, why do you need alchemy recipes?"

Xiao Buli chuckled, "This, that, it's of course for the dungeon strategy plan."

Zhang Yaoyang was utterly speechless and said irritably, "How can you relate everything back to dungeon strategy? Don't tell me you're playing with me!"

Xiao Buli immediately voiced his grievance, "You can't talk like that. It's not as if I wanted to take on this responsibility. If you really don't trust me, then find someone else. I don't mind at all." With that, he made a gesture as if he was about to drop the issue altogether.

Zhang Yaoyang gritted his teeth and nodded, "Fine, I'll get them for you. But don't blame me for not being polite if you can't come up with a strategy plan when the time comes."

Xiao Buli smiled confidently, "Don't worry. The strategy plan is already laid out, with everything prepared apart from one final element. Just cooperate with me, and I'm sure I'll be able to present it."

Having said that, he turned back to the dialog box on the screen and selected to accept the quest, then turned around and walked towards the Beast Pen.

Familiar with the routine, he sniffed around Jingci to see if there was any task that needed assistance and indeed triggered a new quest.

Jingci said, "Oh, you remind me, I almost forgot. I recently went to the Immortal Realm with my master and captured a Frost Claw Silver Wolf. This creature is quite picky and only eats live food. If you can, help me get some small animals with strong reproductive abilities."

System prompt: Quest 'Bai Xue's Nutritious Lunch' triggered. Do you accept? Yes/No.

Bai Xue? Did Jingci really give such a feminine name to his wolf cub? Unexpectedly, this rough guy has a thoughtful side.

Xiao Buli thought to himself while accepting the quest, but this time he didn't ask Zhang Yaoyang for help. Such tasks that didn't cost much were better handled alone, so as not to irritate him.

After accepting the two tasks, Xiao Buli estimated that he had almost enough Contribution Value for learning new spells the next time he returned. However, if his Taoist Heart advanced again, that was another story. The contribution value needed for third-level spells would be at least 200 points. These two quests were hardly sufficient.

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Should I go and ask the eldest senior brother for advice again? Xiao Buli hesitated for a moment, but decided it was best not to pass up the opportunity. Although he didn't get along well with that guy, they were, after all, brothers from the same sect. He assumed it wouldn't result in a fight to the death even if they didn't end up helping each other with the mission.

Following the stone path toward the deep valley, just as he neared the sealed building he'd seen before, enveloped by talisman spells, a white light flickered in the sky, and Gu Yuexuan arrived, riding the moonlight with Sword Control.

Gu Yuexuan seemed even more ethereal than he had been a few days prior, still clad in snow-white robes and as dashing as ever, but now with a hint of anxiety on his face.

Gu Yuexuan: "Little junior brother, you've finally returned. How did it go? Did you complete the mission master entrusted you with, to clear out the rebels?"

He seemed to be asking about the 'rebel-clearing' mission on the surface, but Xiao Buli knew well what he truly cared about was whether he managed to capture any soul fragments of Xuan Zhenzi with the Soul Absorption Pearl.

Xiao Buli said helplessly, "That Xuan Zhenzi is very cunning. I've searched everywhere and still haven't found any trace of him."

System Notification: Gu Yuexuan looks somewhat disappointed.

It seemed that Gu Yuexuan was quite anxious about this mission, somewhat like Zhang Yaoyang. Xiao Buli glanced at Zhang Yaoyang, who was standing beside him, and an idea suddenly struck him. If blustering works on real people, would it have an effect on NPCs in the game?

With that thought, he then said, "Actually, I've already found some clues. However, the person who knows them just won't talk. He insisted on comparing our Swordsmanship skills, and only if I could defeat him would he agree to share the information. But as you know, my understanding of Swordsmanship isn't that great. I was defeated in all three challenges.

Later, he said if I could fight him to a draw in under ten minutes, he would also tell me the clue. Unfortunately, even after practicing a set of sword techniques for a long time, I've made no significant progress. I'm just too stupid."

Gu Yuexuan looked up sharply: "Which sword technique have you been practicing?"

Xiao Buli replied, "The sword technique I practiced is very powerful, it's called the Gale Sword Skills."

Gu Yuexuan: "Gale Sword Skills? It sounds quite formidable. Come on then, attack me with all your might and let me see the extent of this sword technique," he said, slowly descending from his flying sword. The sword didn't return to its sheath but hovered in mid-air, spinning a whirlwind of blade flowers aimed at Xiao Buli.

Gu Yuexuan beckoned with a crooked finger, indicating Xiao Buli could begin his attack.

Xiao Buli didn't hold back, activating the Gale Sword Skills and slashing furiously towards Gu Yuexuan.

With a symphony of clashing metal, Xiao Buli went on a five-minute frenzy, slashing at Gu Yuexuan as if he were a straw man, while the screen incessantly flashed red text indicating 'Blocked', 'Parried', 'Blocked', 'Parried'. The flying sword, like a patriot missile, deftly intercepted all his attacks.

As soon as it was clear Xiao Buli could no longer produce any new moves, the flying sword swiftly swept across with a forceful blow, sending Xiao Buli flying backward. Read latest chapters at empire

Gu Yuexuan looked disdainful: "So much for the 'Gale Sword Skills', merely a name without substance."

He sighed: "To help you complete the mission, it seems I have no choice but to teach you a set of sword techniques first."

PS: My sister came back from out of town, and because I was accompanying her during the day, I wasn't able to update, for which I am truly sorry. Here are 5,000 words presented.

There may be similar situations in the days before May 1st, but I will still update at least 5,000 words every day. After May Day, things should get back to normal. Please understand. (To be continued. If you like this work, please feel free to recommend and vote on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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