Chapter 278: Request
After explaining the usage method, the King of Contamination returned to his original dazed appearance.
“Brother, I’ve packed you a spicy hotpot. Come out and eat when you’re done; it won’t be as good if it gets cold.” Lengyu placed the bag on the table and shouted towards Zangchen’s room.
“I’m coming, I’m coming! I’m logging off now!”
……
After wolfing down the food and cleaning up the leftovers on the table, he also took care of some personal matters.
Great, all set, back online!
The situation at the Crimson Plain was mostly resolved. As for what to do next… should he head back to Lanshui City or find something to do in Moonshadow City?
He glanced at his friends list and saw that Fenghua had logged in somehow.
Perfect timing, let’s voice chat.
“Old Feng, you there?”
Suppressing the urge to hit someone, Fenghua replied, “Who’s Old Feng?”
“Don’t know? Then it’s nothing, bye bye.”
“Wait, don’t hang up, you jerk!”
“So, what were you busy with this morning? Why didn’t you log in to the game?” Zangchen asked.
“…” She was silent for a moment, as if hesitant to speak. “I… never mind, you and Fanxing come over; I’ll talk to you in person.”
After saying that, she hung up and sent her coordinates.
In the corner of the square in Yunshui City.
Something felt off.
That said, Zangchen still smashed the return scroll, since there was nothing else to do anyway.
After following the coordinates for a few minutes, he saw Fenghua leaning against the wall.
Her eyes held a touch of sorrow, as if she encountered some troubling matter.
“What’s wrong?” Zangchen asked.
“I wasn’t planning to bring this up, but… it might affect the upcoming mission. I pulled you guys in for this task, so I need to make it clear.”
“What happened?”
“Ugh…” Fenghua closed her eyes and spoke lightly, “My little restaurant went bankrupt.”
“What!? Your cooking is so good; it can’t possibly have gone bankrupt!”
He knew Fenghua’s food was praised even by the Song of the Owl Ranger.
“…I ran into some trouble, and I might not have as much time to play the game in the coming days.”
“… It seemed like she didn’t want to elaborate.
“Well… if you have any worries, you can talk to us. Although Fanxing and I are also completely broke… but we do have some valuable items.” Fenghua held Zangchen and Fanxing’s hands tightly. “Thank you… don’t worry, it’s not a big deal; it will get better in a few days. It’s just that this mission… might not go as smoothly now.”
“Hahahaha, you don’t need to worry about that! I’m not the same as before, ahahaha!” Zangchen laughed boldly.
“… Fanxing, did this guy forget to take his medicine or something?”
He tilted Fanxing’s body slightly to the right, and that expression really did look a bit foolish.
“Ahem… anyway, we completed an SS mission this morning, changed to the equipment we got yesterday, and now going to Moonshadow City shouldn’t be too hard.”
“What?! An SS mission?”
“Yeah, you wouldn’t believe it, but we almost failed. Zangchen nodded.
“…No way, I need to get to leveling up right now, or you guys will leave me behind!” Fenghua’s expression changed, and she gritted her teeth.
“Wait, take this.” He pulled out the skill book for the Vine Trap and the Windwalker cloak from Fanxing’s bag.
“This is…?”
The Summoner of the Void and the Ring of Skeleton had already been dealt with, so he could only give her these as compensation. After an explanation and some reluctant pushing, she finally accepted the items.
“I’m going to level up alone for the afternoon, and we’ll gather again to go to Moonshadow City tomorrow!” Fenghua left that sentence before leaving.
Every household has its troubles! Zangchen sighed, suddenly feeling a chill behind him.
“Zang—Chen!! Did you give my clothes as a gift to another girl?!”
“Ah, um… well, I promised her before, so… I was wrong, I was wrong! Don’t hit me, or I’m done for!!”
The cries sounded like a slaughtered pig resonating in the square of Yunshui City.
……
Now that he was back in Yunshui City, he might as well see if Alna had returned. No, she hadn’t, and he was also a bit concerned about Rui’s injuries.
Fanxing went to rest after the earlier family crisis; using Star Mark had exhausted her too much.
He visited the military mansion, and it was still cold and quiet.
However, this time the guard provided different news.
“The general and the lady? I heard they are staying temporarily in the Imperial City; currently in Yunshui City.”
After the soldier from Yunshui City finished speaking, he nodded.
“The matters are being attended to by Lord Kurei.”
Thus, Zangchen turned to the City Lord’s hall.
From the guard’s words, he concluded that Kurei had already recovered.
But… he wondered if Kurei was aware of the fact that there were two Alnas.
Returning to the old spot, he became Alna again, activated the appearance effect of the Silver Radiance Cloak, and changed into a plain hat to tie up his hair.
Okay, disguise complete!
He revealed a little as he approached the NPC, and he was smoothly granted passage.
In the end, he found Kurei sitting in the office reviewing documents. The Death Sword quietly lay in its sheath against the wall, and the only sound in the hall was the rustling of the aide’s turning pages.
After about three minutes, seemingly a bit tired, Kurei stretched his arms, and at that moment, saw the delicate figure standing by the door.
“Miss?!”
“Yes, it’s me.” Zangchen canceled the equipment’s visual effect, revealing the true appearance of the golden-haired loli.
……
Kurei stopped working and began to talk to Zangchen.
Yesterday, the Twilight Ranger had taken down the boss and brought him back. He didn’t know what means were used to bring him back from a locked health state.
“I had only heard about the Flowing Wind Battalion from rumors before…” Kurei thought for a moment and added, “But when I actually met them, I realized they weren’t as distant as the legends suggested. By the way, miss, can you imagine? The Guiding One actually personally coached my sword skills!”
“…Xiin teaching someone? It’s indeed hard to imagine; it’s already good that she didn’t cripple you.”
“Now, I feel much better, so even if I see a lord again, I won’t be as helpless as last time.”
“Oh?” Hearing this, Zangchen became interested.
Check Information!
Kurei:
Rarity: Platinum Grade
Level: 43
Health: 300,000
Physical Attack Power: 4280-5536
Physical Defense: 792
Magical Defense: 550
Skills: Charge, Block, Heavy Fold, Unmatched Realm, Undying Will
Description: The deputy officer newly promoted by General Yunshui, approachable, and likes to challenge things that can’t be done.
If it weren’t for the fact that the description was still the same, Zangchen would have thought it was a different person.
…
This is too ridiculous!
Originally a silver-ranked deputy officer, he actually jumped to platinum after that battle.
300k health, 5k attack, dual defenses over 500, and a whole string of skills.
This does not even include the changes after the Unmatched Realm activation, as well as the ultimate move of the Deathfire Sword—Deathfire Devouring Heaven.
“Kurei, do you think I should also go find Xiin? Would she give me special training?”
“Miss… if you’re going to find her, you must be fully prepared mentally!”
“…Then forget it.” Just thinking about the blacksmith who had tempered her and the distant Xieu made Zangchen shiver.
“Since you’re fine, I’ll take my leave…”
“Wait! Miss, I have one very important matter.” Kurei hurriedly called out to her.
“What is it?”
“It’s about the general. I’ve reflected on it… since the real miss is still here, then the person following me and General is likely to be a suspicious impersonator or transformed by monsters! The general could face unexpected danger at any moment!” Kurei said hurriedly.
“Miss, I’d like to ask you to accompany me to the Imperial City!”
“…Young man, your thought process may be reversed.”
