13: Sorry, we flipped over.

"Young Master Qin, I'm so sorry... The cost of the special-grade potion will be deducted from the fare."

After the crisis was resolved,

Lan Ruotong apologized to Qin Yang cautiously.

If it weren't for the boss's intervention just now, this carriage would have overturned.

The special-grade Mental Energy potion Qin Yang provided could restore 1000 points of Mental Energy within 10 seconds.

When used by low-Ranked people, it instantly refilled their Mental Energy, making it a life-saving item. At market price, one bottle could sell for over 30,000.

Coupled with Lan Ruoxin damaging a green-grade shield... Not only would her trip not make money, but she would also lose money.

But compared to the financial loss,

Lan Ruotong was more concerned about Qin Yang's opinion of her.

This Young Master would eventually take over the guild.

Leaving a good impression on him was worth more than ten thousand gold!

Facts proved that Lan Ruotong's idea was very correct.

The carriage almost overturned just now,

Qin Yang was indeed a bit displeased.

But seeing Lan Ruotong apologize promptly and take responsibility, his anger subsided.

The Bai Cao Tang (Hundred Herbs Hall)'s potions being watered down affected the Qin Family's reputation and business, so Qin Yang thought for a moment and decided he couldn't just stand by.

He said to Lan Ruotong, "If you have time, help me collect clues about Bai Cao Tang (Hundred Herbs Hall)'s watered-down potions. I will reward you."

"Young Master Qin's orders, I'll definitely handle them well!"

Lan Ruotong nodded repeatedly.

In terms of background, Lan Ruotong's family was not bad either.

It's just that it had declined, and she had become a low-level Professional.

Being able to work for the guild's Young Master was an opportunity for advancement, and Lan Ruotong was, of course, a hundred percent willing.

Qin Yang nodded with satisfaction, instructing the two to rest and then continue advancing through the Secret Realm.

After one lesson,

the Lan Sisters became much more cautious.

Lan Ruoxin switched to a spare shield and no longer pulled more than 5 monsters.

Lan Ruotong's control over Mental Energy also became more precise.

Although the speed was much slower than before, it was stable.

As one camp after another was cleared,

the three quickly arrived at the Secret Realm's end, the Gnoll Fortress.

This was not a large fortress, with only thick wooden fences surrounding it, displaying a primitive, rugged beauty.

Simple chevaux de frise were scattered about.

They were supported by the arrow towers behind them.

This formed a simple but sturdy defensive line.

On the arrow towers, the Gnoll scouts had sharp eyes, vigilantly watching everything around them.

"Please begin your performance."

Qin Yang looked at the fortress from afar and said to Lan Ruotong.

The defense of this fortress was not weak.

If they attacked normally, a five-person team would have a hard time.

He really wanted to see how the Lan Sisters would capture the fortress.

Lan Ruotong smiled proudly and said, "Young Master Qin, just watch!"

As she spoke, she pulled a grenade-shaped item from her backpack.

【Item】: Demon Lure Bomb (Canine).

【Quality】: Green-grade.

【Description】: Can attract canine-type monsters from Rank 1 to 11 to gather within a one-kilometer radius.

"So it's a Demon Lure Bomb, maximum Rank 11..."

Qin Yang understood instantly.

A Demon Lure Bomb was a tactical item.

It could release an scent that monsters liked, attracting them to a single location, and then they could be wiped out in one go.

The Lan Sisters' Demon Lure Bomb only worked on monsters from Rank 1 to 11, while the Boss, the Gnoll Centurion, was Rank 12, thus separating the Boss from the smaller monsters.

However... the smoke from the Demon Lure Bomb only lasted for 1 minute.

After 1 minute, the smaller monsters would return to the Boss's side.

How would they solve this?

Qin Yang was just thinking.

A series of dog-like roars came from afar.

The Gnolls in the fortress had all poured out.

Gnoll scouts, Gnoll axemen, Gnoll goat riders, Gnoll wolf riders.

This entire full team consisted of about 50 monsters.

Qin Yang could fully imagine how tricky it would be if they all gathered around the Boss.

Just then, Lan Ruotong tore a scroll.

"Summon! Giant Stone Puppet!"

Rumble!

The ground trembled.

Terrifying cracks appeared on the ground in front of Lan Ruotong.

Countless gravel began to slowly rise into the air, automatically combining and piecing together according to some Innate pattern.

The stones collided with a dull thud, echoing in the silent forest.

As the last giant stone fell into place, a five-meter-tall Giant Stone Puppet was formed.

"Advance!"

At Lan Ruotong's command,

the Giant Stone Puppet walked towards the Gnoll army, and with each step, the ground shook.

Qin Yang understood instantly.

The Giant Stone Puppet was a Bug-like existence in this Secret Realm.

Gnolls couldn't use magic, and the white-grade swords and axes in their hands couldn't damage the Giant Stone Puppet.

During the Giant Stone Puppet's duration, these smaller monsters would be firmly held by it, creating time for Lan Ruotong to solo the Boss.

"She really has a trick up her sleeve."

Qin Yang praised inwardly.

Using just one item and one Spell scroll,

she had resolved the biggest difficulty of the Gnoll Fortress.

These sisters were truly talented.

"How long does the Giant Stone Puppet last?" Qin Yang asked.

"Only 5 minutes!"

Lan Ruotong replied, "Time is tight, let's go!"

As she spoke, she pulled Qin Yang and ran towards the Gnoll Fortress.

The Gnoll army's attention had been drawn by the Giant Stone Puppet, and the three easily bypassed them and entered the Gnoll Fortress.

The two-meter-tall Gnoll Centurion, holding a long-handled great axe, stood proudly in the fortress.

Sharp teeth were exposed, and beneath his dark brown fur was skin that was difficult to wound with swords and axes. His yellow wolf eyes flickered with savagery and killing intent.

【Name】: Gnoll Centurion.

【Race】: Canine Beastman.

【Rank】: 12.

【Strength】: 240.

【Agility】: 240.

【Physique】: 150.

【Mental】: 150.

Detection Art does not distinguish between smaller monsters and Bosses.

But only monsters with the strongest potential can become Bosses.

For every Rank increase in potential, the initial attributes multiply by 5.

Rank 12 monsters generally have attributes between 150 and 200.

The Gnoll Centurion, also Rank 12, had a total attribute of 780.

This indicated that his potential was one Rank higher than other Gnolls, clearly making him the Boss of this Secret Realm.

"Little trash."

Seeing the Centurion's attributes, Qin Yang was somewhat disdainful.

He wasn't even half as strong as an Imperial Guard.

Only 150 Physique... With Lan Ruotong's damage, she could completely wear him down within 5 minutes.

The Lan Sisters, on their side, also made no unnecessary moves.

Lan Ruoxin raised her war hammer and directly unleashed her ultimate skill, Holy Spirit Heartfire.

Friendly units' Spell consumption is reduced by 80%, lasting 2 minutes.

With the buff, Lan Ruotong immediately transformed into a Spell machine gun.

Ice Flame Arrow, Ice Flame Storm, Ice Flame Trap... were repeatedly hurled at the Boss's face.

Although the Gnoll Centurion's Agility was high, under the Ice Flame Mage's control chain, he could barely move an inch.

Even Lan Ruoxin, a Paladin, could repeatedly move around him.

"This Holy Spirit Heartfire is really good. Even if I were to instantly kill monsters, it wouldn't consume too much Imperial Power."

Qin Yang looked at the more than 50 smaller monsters outside, his hands itching.

Under the blessing of Holy Spirit Heartfire, he only needed 2 points of Imperial Power to condense a Divine Weapon Phantom.

Quickly killing these smaller monsters might even set a speedrun record.

Just as Qin Yang thought this trip was nearing its destination, an unexpected event occurred.

Outside the fortress, a rumble of giant stones shattering and collapsing was heard.

Hearing this sound, the Lan Sisters' pupils constricted, and their faces turned pale.

The Giant Stone Puppet, which was responsible for holding back the smaller monsters, was gone!

"What's going on!?"

Lan Ruotong turned back in a panic.

Through the fortress gate, she could see that the Giant Stone Puppet had already collapsed.

It wasn't killed by the Gnolls, but rather its duration had ended, and it automatically dispelled.

"The scroll was bought from the Dragon Pavilion Treasure Pavilion, and the description clearly stated it lasted 5 minutes. Why did it end in less than 1 minute?"

Lan Ruotong was somewhat distraught, wondering if even the scroll was fake.

But there was no time to think about that now.

Outside, more than 50 Gnoll smaller monsters had lost their target and were rushing towards the fortress.

And at this moment, the Boss was still alive and kicking!

The three of them were now in a desperate situation, caught between a rock and a hard place, making escape very difficult.

This Secret Realm trip was likely to end badly.

Lan Ruotong sighed and shouted to her sister, Lan Ruoxin, "Get Young Master Qin out of combat first!"

Lan Ruoxin also understood the critical situation at hand. She raised the war hammer in her hand, cast Invincibility on Qin Yang, and said, "Boss... please withdraw... we've overturned... I'm sorry..."