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Chapter 668: The Journey Home on the Back of a Bug
Chapter 668: The Journey Home on the Back of a Bug
Lin Sai and Alice, one after the other, sat on the back of a bug, heading south towards the underground city.
However, compared to Alice's state upon her awakening, both of them now had their own thoughts, and neither spoke a word.
Lin Sai's mind was in turmoil due to the news Alice brought about the City of Law, and he was trying to sort through the information to find what he needed.
As for the Righteous One girl herself, although she was in a coma, the power of the Awakened allowed her to realize that she had endured torture during her unconscious state, and a significant amount of time had passed.
But what Alice never expected was that this period of time turned out to be eight years! Nearly three thousand days and nights had gone by.
This duration might not be enough to transform the City of Law beyond recognition, but some familiar things must have already faded away.
"..."
Along the way, Lin Sai tried to initiate a conversation:
"Alice, don't you want to ask something else?"
The administrative girl behind him replied:
"My mind is a bit jumbled."
Lin Sai wasn't sure if he should laugh, but he tried anyway:
"That's convenient, because my mind is a bit jumbled too."
"..."
The two on the bug's back fell silent once more.
Lin Sai organized his thoughts while also focusing his attention on his own travel bag.
The Bloody Slime he had fished up from the Flesh Lake was also a Fish King with an independent achievement.
He could now claim the title and item rewards.
The former was an ordinary killer-level title, while the latter granted Lin Sai a Blood Core.
【3 Bloodstones + Blood Core = Advanced Blood Essence】
【1 Freshblood Rune + 1 Advanced Blood Essence = Blood River Emblem】
The next stage of magic rune synthesis was right before his eyes.
Without hesitation, Lin Sai synthesized the Advanced Blood Essence, and the primary Freshblood Rune was subsequently upgraded.
【Emblem/Material: Blood River Emblem】
【After equipping, the user becomes extremely sensitive to the scent of blood; can control the flow of their blood; can store Vitality in the magic rune and activate it in critical moments for rapid healing; can also be used as a material to create other items.】
【An emblem imbued with powerful fresh blood force, a special item of high value.】
"..."
The power of the magic rune received a new round of enhancement.
It also unlocked the ability to store Vitality, providing healing in critical moments.
But Lin Sai's mind was filled with thoughts about the City of Law, and he had no desire to experiment with the skill. Instead, he placed the Blood River Emblem on the workbench, following his previous actions.
【1 Blood River Emblem + 1 Advanced Magic Beast Heart + 1 Phoenix Grass = Vampire Heart】
"..."
"Another piece of vampire equipment?"
Lin Sai finally spoke up.
In the past few days, he had accumulated a considerable number of Bloodstones, so he immediately took three of them to synthesize a low-level Freshblood Rune, which he then combined with magic beast materials to create the Vampire Fangs.
【Organ Modification: Vampire Fangs】
【Two teeth imbued with the power of fresh blood; after equipping, the user's teeth will be replaced with a special structure, allowing them to heal their wounds by sucking the fresh blood of living creatures, but they will also develop an aversion to sunlight.】
【Vampire Suite - (1/4)】
【The central teeth conceal a straw-like structure, part of a special suit.】
【Special Equipment, of lower value.】
"..."
At this moment, Lin Sai took another look at the magic rune used to synthesize the Vampire Heart, and he began to understand the functions of this set of items.
The Freshblood Rune should have a total of four levels.
Each level, in addition to being used as individual magic runes, can also be combined to create corresponding vampire modification organs.
Once all four items are gathered and equipped together, the set effect should be able to directly transform a person into a vampire.
"The strength of an ordinary vampire is probably of little use in the face of high-tier Awakened combatants. It seems that a more powerful concept of the bloodline is required."
"Then... the Original Vampire or Hell's Song?"
Suddenly, a girl's voice sounded behind Lindsay:
"Lindsay, I sense essence fluctuations from you. Are you alright?"
"..."
Lindsay almost broke out in a cold sweat.
After his 【Game Player】 skill was activated, the essence consumption of such skills only reacted within his body, making it nearly impossible for outsiders to detect.
This was the first time he had been discovered.
"Alice, your perception ability is quite exaggerated, isn't it?"
Lindsay marveled, and the Righteous One girl directly replied:
"My Will Essence choice of the Human Path is the personal trait that evolved from it."
She chose the same essence route as Lindsay.
Lindsay took note of this information and continued explaining:
"Rest assured, this is just my essence skill working as intended, similar to that bed you were curious about before."
Alice nodded in relief:
"I'm glad you're okay."
"Although I'm not in the best condition now, my core power is still that of a Phase Six Righteous One. If I need to lend a hand, I can respond at any time!"
"The injured should rest well," Lindsay replied, casually flipping through the map.
Alice, standing behind him, once again sensed Lindsay's essence changes.
But this time, she remained silent, quietly waiting behind Lindsay.
The reconnaissance was quickly completed:
"There's no issue nearby."
"Enemies were cleared once during our expedition here, and again on the way back. It's been thoroughly cleaned out."
"I'm afraid we won't encounter any decent battles until we return to 【Forest Capital】."
Alice looked around at the underground tunnels.
Recalling Lindsay's earlier introduction, she asked:
"Lindsay, tell me what happened here?"
"In my memory, the Mooncry Mountain Range world didn't have such an elaborate underground structure."
Lindsay nodded slightly.
He proceeded to tell the Righteous One girl about the events in this world:
"This world is currently facing a depletion of its life force."
"And in addition to environmental issues, there's an ancient being called the Deviator, who spreads a plague infection..."
Alice listened quietly as Lindsay finished his story.
She paused in thought, but instead of asking about the Deviator or the Abyssal Forces, she expressed concern for Lindsay:
"If the situation is so critical!"
"What about the people who originally lived in the Mooncry Mountain Range world? How are they..."
Lindsay interrupted Alice's question with a shake of his head:
"Unfortunately, their state is vastly different from what you remember."
"..."
Alice spoke again:
"Are they fighting each other for resources?"
Lindsay emphasized:
"It's even more dire than you imagine."
"My city is just ahead, and it's still in decent shape."
"But outside... I can't describe it, you'll have to see it with your own eyes to understand."
(End of Chapter)
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