88: Complementary tasks

What!?

Xiao Yan’s head was being rubbed by Li Ye’s large hand.

Her pretty face turned pale.

Why did she have to kiss Li Ye like Xiao Luolin? This was completely against the rules!

“I don’t want to, I can’t kiss you, I’m not your wife!”

Xiao Yan shook her head, pouted, and said discontentedly.

Seeing Xiao Yan unwilling to kiss him, still stubborn, Li Ye released his hand, feeling speechless.

Xiao Yan actually had a cat-like Physique; the nicer you were to her, the more she’d wag her tail. Cling to her, accompany her, and she’d think you were her pet.

Just now, when Li Ye stroked her head, she had squinted her eyes slightly, looking very much like she was enjoying it.

Now, with his hand released, Xiao Yan nudged her head forward, then quickly retreated a bit, her pretty face slightly flushed, perhaps feeling it was inappropriate.

If you’re not a wife, you can’t kiss?

Don’t tell me you don’t know there’s such a thing as a lip friendship?

Li Ye thought to himself.

“Then forget it, I’ll just take Xiao Luolin. You stay home and guard the house. It’s not safe for all of us to go together.”

Li Ye touched Xiao Yan’s white fur again to comfort her.

Xiao Yan’s eyes held a hint of resentment. Recently, Li Ye had taken her with him whenever anything happened, which not only showed her strength but also how much Li Ye valued her.

But now, Li Ye chose Xiao Luolin over Xiao Yan among the two lolis.

She felt a sense of frustration immediately.

Now she was also wondering if it was because she hadn’t given herself to Li Ye, which was why he was acting this way…

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan shook her head again.

As a top-tier shut-in, she had watched at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, pure love anime before Transmigration, and even read pure love novels.

So, if Li Ye had other wives, she wouldn’t easily give herself to him.

“Hmph, Li Ye, you scoundrel, if you don’t take me out, I’ll smash your turtles and torture them!”

Xiao Wu, Xiao Jin: ?

…

Along the way, Li Ye could feel waves of sharp pain emanating from the five Blood Shadows behind him.

It felt as if countless steel needles were simultaneously piercing his bone marrow. As time passed, the pain intensified, even staining his clothes with gradually seeping blood.

Li Ye knew clearly that all of this was due to the vicious curse inflicted by the Blood Shadow Demon.

According to the mission prompt received earlier, if he couldn’t successfully reach the Blood Shadow Realm within 48 hours,

Then these five Blood Shadows would deepen, spreading and eroding his body like maggots clinging to bone; eventually, those terrifying wounds would completely engulf him, triggering a dreadful curse outbreak.

Fortunately, the World Will had told the players cursed by the Blood Shadow Demon where the location was.

Xiao Luolin saw the slight depth in Li Ye’s eyes and the five blood marks on his back, and her heart was filled with worry.

Rong Qingqing, on the other hand, was indifferent. Her body was enveloped in Sword Intent. After all, her Sect had been acquired by Li Ye like a bandit, so she didn’t care much about Li Ye’s life or death.

Although she had grown accustomed to living in Changye Sect, it didn’t mean she necessarily had a good impression of Li Ye.

Yan Xiaoji also worriedly asked:

“Master, does Xiao Ji need to carry you?”

“Get lost, Xiao Ji, your Master isn’t that weak.”

Hearing this, Yan Xiaoji recalled their past madness, and a blush of shyness appeared on her face.

Li Qinghuan was silent. She walked at the very front of the group, and ostensibly, Li Qinghuan’s strength was the most powerful at this moment.

After all, she was a Peak Golden Core existence.

…

At this moment, in the 33rd sub-area of the 145th major area, various players who had come to participate in the mission had already gathered.

However, at the entrance to the Blood Shadow Realm, it was now crowded with people.

This was because a young bald man, dressed entirely in a golden kasaya and smoking a cigar, was blocking the teleportation point with a group of his confidants.

This person was none other than the Buddha Dragon Child, who cultivated the Dao of Buddhism. His eyes no longer held compassion, but rather ferocity.

At this moment, a beautiful woman with fair skin and a sexy attire frowned slightly, staring intently at the bald man in the kasaya.

“Buddha Dragon Child, this is too much. Do we need to pay you for a ticket to enter the Blood Shadow Realm?”

“Exactly, have you gone crazy for Spirit Stones, Buddha Dragon Child? I advise you not to do this, or else when Big Boss Eternal Night arrives, you’ll be in for a bad time.”

“This might be a collective mission. If you do this, it’s easy to provoke public anger.”

“That’s right. Even if your faction has many people, everyone who has survived now is an elite. Do you really think we’re afraid of you?”

Everyone spoke one after another, their eyes filled with deep anger.

One can imagine how angry they were.

Originally, they were sleeping soundly, only to be hit by this inexplicable curse. If they didn’t enter the Blood Shadow Realm within 48 hours, the curse would erupt and they would die. Now, everyone was preparing to enter the Blood Shadow Realm, and someone was taking the opportunity to rob them.

But at the same time, their eyes also held apprehension.

Because Buddha Dragon Child seemed to have unified the entire first major area.

Of course, with the current survival rate, even unifying a major area didn’t mean many people, it just sounded intimidating.

Players ranked high all had this capability.

“Anyway, if you want to go in, you have to pay 10 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. I’m not asking for much, just 10. Don’t tell me you don’t even have 10 Mid-Grade Spirit Stones?”

Buddha Dragon Child said provocatively.

At this moment, someone couldn’t hold back.

“Buddha Dragon Child, you’ve always been a high-ranking player. Doing this is too undignified.”

“Oh? Isn’t this the Tyrant Dragon Warrior? Do you want to attack me? This isn’t a duel arena; if you die, you’re truly dead.”

The Tyrant Dragon Warrior instantly appeared before the Buddha Dragon Child, smashing his fist, as large as a sandbag, towards the Buddha Dragon Child.

Although he knew he was not the Buddha Dragon Child’s opponent, the Buddha Dragon Child’s exorbitant demand also made him extremely angry.

But in the next moment, a golden light flashed, and Buddhist chants resonated around him.

A large hole appeared in the Tyrant Dragon Warrior’s chest.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

“Hehehe, Tyrant Dragon, do you really think anyone in the duel arena ranking matches would reveal all their trump cards? Perhaps only you would do such a thing?

So naive. But considering your name, it seems you’re still a primary school student. It’s probably for the best that you die in this cruel world.”

Buddha Dragon Child said maniacally.

His personality had undergone a drastic change.

Indeed, the Tyrant Dragon Warrior was actually a fifth-grade elementary school student.

Nowadays, elementary school students are well-nourished, and growing to 1.7 or 1.8 meters is a normal height.

And when he Transmigrated, he happened to acquire the Bloodline of a Tyrant Dragon and could Incarnate into a Dragon.

That’s why he named himself the Tyrant Dragon Warrior.

He could be said to be the luckiest elementary school student on the entire Blue Star.

Good times don’t last long. Now, a trace of relief appeared in the Tyrant Dragon Warrior’s eyes. He didn’t know where his favorite female classmate, Xiaomei, was, but in this game with a nearly 100% mortality rate for children and the elderly, she was probably long dead.

“Xiaomei, I’m coming to see you.”

Tyrant Dragon Warrior, deceased.

Buddha Dragon Child looked at the Tyrant Dragon Warrior’s dilapidated body, a trace of cruelty flashing in his eyes. Then, in front of everyone, he dismembered the Tyrant Dragon Warrior.

He then obtained the 【Tyrant Dragon Essence Blood】 and other useful items from the Tyrant Dragon Warrior.

Just then, a stunning woman in a black robe, holding a scythe, appeared before everyone.

“Buddha Dragon Child, are you going to stop me too?”

This woman was Luo Yao, codenamed Solomon. Her eerie aura filled those around her with apprehension.

Evidently, she had obtained the Legacy of a powerful demonic cultivator.

Perhaps realizing that Luo Yao was a player of the same level as himself, apprehension also appeared in Buddha Dragon Child’s eyes.

“Go in.”

Buddha Dragon Child, for once, made way.

Solomon nodded, walking in with cat-like steps and an arrogant demeanor.

The only player she admired was Li Ye, who currently held the top spot, not this Buddhist bandit in front of her.

Buddha Dragon Child watched Solomon’s swaying back with sinister eyes, a malicious thought surfacing in his mind…

The surrounding people also watched this scene helplessly. Just as some, impatient from waiting and with throbbing headaches, reluctantly paid to enter,

Five figures appeared.

Those with sharp eyes quickly retreated, clearing a path.

“Eternal Night, it’s Big Boss Eternal Night!”

“Oh my god, Big Boss Eternal Night is surrounded by girls! Others are here to solve life-or-death problems, while Eternal Night is here to take women on vacation!”

“Is there a possibility that his women are also incredibly powerful? That tallest girl gives me a strong sense of oppression!”

“Look at that loli next to Eternal Night, holding his hand, looking so happy!”

“Oh my, quickly take a snapshot!”

The surrounding people discussed animatedly, and even some scantily clad beauties lifted their collars and threw seductive glances at Li Ye.

However, it was a pity; none of them reached the 90-point mark. Bare-faced 90-point goddesses were still too rare.

Buddha Dragon Child was also startled. He was about to make way when a majestic aura flashed.

He saw a woman in a white robe next to Li Ye staring intently at Buddha Dragon Child.

“Hmm, so many people here. Is someone blocking the entrance? Could it be you, Buddha Dragon Child? Long time no see.”

The next moment, Li Qinghuan made her move. She flashed to Buddha Dragon Child’s front.

The pressure from a Peak Golden Core kept Buddha Dragon Child from moving at all.

“Benefactor Li, this is an accident. I was afraid they would be in danger, so I let them in one by one. I was presiding over the situation.”

Buddha Dragon Child clasped his hands together, chanting Buddhist mantras loudly, appearing benevolent.

The surrounding people were instantly infuriated by Buddha Dragon Child’s appearance.

Just moments ago, he was acting like a bandit, but because he encountered someone stronger than himself, he became extremely subservient. However, everyone understood that this was just an act by Buddha Dragon Child.

“Big Boss Eternal Night, don’t be fooled. Buddha Dragon Child just told us he would charge 10 Spirit Stones per person to enter, and if we didn’t pay, he would kill us.”

“That’s right, that’s right! And he also said that even if Big Boss Eternal Night came, he would still collect protection fees, and that no one in the world dared to oppose him, saying Big Boss Eternal Night was just a small trash, a nobody!”

Hearing this, Buddha Dragon Child almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Damn it, when did he ever say such a thing? It was simply a malicious slander.

“Oh? Really, Buddha Dragon Child? I didn’t think you were so arrogant?”

Li Ye said calmly.

But Li Qinghuan’s pressure on Buddha Dragon Child deepened.

One must know that Xiao Yan, Buddha Dragon Child, and others currently only had the strength of a barely Golden Core.

Facing a Peak Golden Core, they were like lambs to the slaughter.

“Benefactor Li, the clear is self-evident.”

He simply closed his eyes, as if saying, “What can you do to me?”

Seeing this, the surrounding people immediately cursed him for being shameless.

“Let’s go, Li Qinghuan. There’s no need to argue with this ant.”

Li Ye and his group then passed through the teleportation point, heading to the Blood Shadow Realm.

Buddha Dragon Child’s eyes darkened once more. Li Ye had just called him an ant?

But on second thought, it made sense. Every time he encountered Li Ye, he was instantly defeated.

Wasn’t he just an ant to Li Ye?

“Brother Fo, are we still going to extort them?”

A Peak Tier 2 confidant asked Buddha Dragon Child curiously.

“Extort what? Let’s go. I have a hunch that this mission won’t be simple. Survival is just the basic. If we can complete the mission perfectly, the rewards will be greater.

Those so-called contractors are clearly higher-level existences.”

Buddha Dragon Child finished speaking and led his subordinates into the Blood Shadow Realm.

Seeing that the troublemaker was gone, everyone’s eyes lit up with satisfaction, and they quickly entered.

Most of their strength was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and of course, a small portion was at the Qi Refinement Stage.

This fully indicated that those cursed were all top-thousand powerhouses.

Although it was said to be 48 hours.

Now, those who were supposed to go to the Blood Shadow Realm had all gone. After all, as long as they remained outside the Blood Shadow Realm for a day, they would suffer the Blood Shadow curse.

Therefore, the 145th major area was now empty.

However, at this moment, a man in a black suit arrived in front of this teleportation point.

“What a pity, why didn’t I receive an invitation to the Blood Shadow Realm? But that doesn’t stop me from checking out the situation of this collective mission.”

He shook his head, but still decided to go and see.

Anyway, this body of his might not be real, but of course, it wasn’t fake either.

…

At this moment, Li Ye had already arrived in this world of red and black tones.

A mechanical female voice sounded:

【Congratulations on arriving at the Blood Shadow Realm.

Mission list is now open. Main Quest: “Revenge of the Blood Shadow Demon.” Survive under the pursuit of the Blood Shadow Demon.

Side Quest 1: Choose to join the Blood Ghost Clan or the Shadow Demon Clan.

Mission Time Limit: Within 24 hours.

Mission Reward: Partial intelligence information.

Note: You can choose to ignore the side quest, but it will greatly affect the completion of the main quest.】

Li Ye’s eyes moved slightly.

This side quest and main quest should be complementary.

The main quest’s requirement was survival.

So, in other words, if one did not choose to join a faction within 24 hours, they would be targeted and hunted by the Blood Shadow Demon.

“What exactly are the mastermind and the Blood Shadow Demon doing?”

Li Ye was very puzzled.

Just then, a private message arrived.

Solomon: 【Eternal Night, which faction are you planning to join?】