Han Xiao Liu had no idea what Wu Xie was up to. He was fully engrossed in modifying his firearms, gearing up for his third mission: The Seven-Star Lu Wang Palace.
This third mission was a bit peculiar. Though still considered a beginner's task, its interface was different.
“What's going on? The difficulty is flexible, with a maximum of five stars? What's with this?”
Han Xiao Liu meticulously scrutinized the mission details.
Mission: Personally kill Tie Mian Sheng and acquire his mask.
Reward: Schofield Break-Action Double-Barrel Revolver (Special firearm, never wears down, cannot be modified, special bullets)
Advanced Mission: Eliminate Lu Shang Wang (any means permissible)
Special Reward: Left-handed, Simultaneous multitasking, Fire Qilin Right Arm (Heat-resistant, 60% strength boost)
Hint: Qilin blood, flame, jade pendant string (feel to know).
Upon reading the mission, Han Xiao Liu’s pupils constricted. He understood why the difficulty rating varied so drastically, and the rewards were simply outrageous.
A revolver that never wears down, although he didn't know what these special bullets were, just that point alone made it a god-tier weapon.
Left-handedness coupled with multitasking would allow for advanced shooting techniques: multi-target strikes.
The Fire Qilin arm, heat-resistant, in extreme situations, this could completely save his life, and with a 60% strength boost, Han Xiao Liu's single-arm strength could reach 800 jin. This reward was too tempting to resist.
However, high returns always came with high risks.
Han Xiao Liu remembered Tie Mian Sheng had secretly killed Lu Shang Wang, not only did he eventually entomb himself in the Golden Silk Jade Burial Suit to attempt immortality, but he also turned Lu Shang Wang into a guard zongzi (corpse).
“Tie Mian Sheng should be alive, but I remember the original text mentioned that opening the Golden Silk Jade Burial Suit would instantly cause him to become a corpse, and its age would be equivalent to the time spent inside the suit, but when Xiao Ge strangled him, nothing happened. I guess the moment of death was when he was strangled. At that point, even opening the suit wouldn't be dangerous. It takes time to become a zongzi!”
Han Xiao Liu glanced at the rewards again. Such generous rewards shouldn't be this easy.
Suddenly, a realization dawned on him!
People!
The Wu Family, and Xiao Ge.
A treasure like the Golden Silk Jade Burial Suit would inevitably draw covetous eyes. It would be nearly impossible to exclusively enjoy it in plain sight, especially that cunning old fox Wu San Sheng. He undoubtedly knows about the jade pendant.
Xiao Ge is powerful, but it's uncertain if he's friend or foe.
“So, I need to find it before them! Damn, I need to leave immediately, and my equipment isn't even close to ready.”
But then, Han Xiao Liu regained his composure.
“The bigger challenge is Lu Shang Wang. Once he climbs out of that coffin, he'll be a nearly 3,000-year-old zongzi, essentially the Scorpion's poop of the zongzi world - unique in the universe. Xiao Ge killed Lu Shang Wang in the original text, but he himself consumed a significant amount of Qilin blood, possibly even causing fundamental damage.”
“The mission hint mentioned Qilin blood, and flame, meaning I need to have contact with Xiao Ge during this tomb descent, maybe even cooperate.”
Having analyzed the risks of this mission, Han Xiao Liu took it very seriously and immediately began packing.
“Ding dong~”
“Hm? Someone else is coming, and it's already night.”
Han Xiao Liu went downstairs to open the door and was stunned again because standing at the door was Yin Nan Feng!
“Yin Boss, what brings you here so late?”
“Quickly, help me catch it, it's too heavy.”
An ancient wooden box fell from Yin Nan Feng’s hand and was caught by Han Xiao Liu’s quick reflexes with a single hand.
“What is this, so heavy?”
“What, not inviting me in? Help me carry this.”
Although puzzled, Han Xiao Liu still invited her in.
Holding the long, rectangular wooden box with a single hand, its weight was palpable, over 40 jin.
“You came here with something this heavy, what's going on? I'll warn you, I'm not an expert in antique appraisal.”
Yin Nan Feng had a faint smile on her face, casually walking around the first floor. However, she didn't see the jade eye, but she didn't seem to mind.
Han Xiao Liu looked at the wooden box in his hand, he didn’t know the material, but seeing the intricate patterns on the box, he knew it must be very valuable.
The thing inside this precious box, Han Xiao Liu dared not even imagine its worth.
Yin Nan Feng walked up to Han Xiao Liu and shook her head.
This appearance was entirely different from the noble lady she had been before, like a beautiful girl next door.
But Yin Nan Feng’s demeanor confused Han Xiao Liu. He had offended this young lady just two days ago.
“Young Lady, do you have any urgent matters for coming here so late at night?”
“Can’t sleep, so I came out for a walk. What, not welcome? Should I go?”
Han Xiao Liu was embarrassed, this overly familiar manner was really out of character for her young lady's air.
“Just say what you need to.”
Yin Nan Feng walked playfully in front of Han Xiao Liu and asked:
“Hey, Han Xiao Liu, do I look good?”