96: Special Gate of Calamity

“Player has completed a special mission. Shop permissions are now open.”

Gu Qinghan and Chen Yuting exchanged glances, both clearly having heard the voice.

This was already his third day since leaving Twin Peaks Town, and he hadn't expected to receive this message this morning.

He immediately opened the shop, only to find that there were only three items available at the moment.

In the shop, one of the items was a storage ring, capable of providing 10 cubic meters of storage space.

There was also a skill book, which, after learning, allowed one to see the vitality of units within ten levels of difference, excluding other Players.

The last item was none other than the source peeking scroll Gu Qinghan had obtained previously.

The three items had different prices, but all required magic crystals to purchase.

The first two each required 2 magic crystals, while the source peeking scroll required a full 20 magic crystals!

“I didn't expect that I basically got twenty magic crystals for free before…”

Gu Qinghan only glanced at it before backing out. Currently, he didn't have a single magic crystal, so looking was pointless.

However, he was planning to buy a source peeking scroll for Chen Yuting to try out.

Equipment blueprints were too scarce. He was already level 14, but his Skeletons were still wielding level 8 battle axes.

Not to mention, his Extreme Ice Wizard Skeletons were still empty-handed.

The newly appeared soul fire enhancement made the probability of his undead creatures causing a panic state when attacking 20%.

However, what Gu Qinghan wanted to do most right now was to quickly level up to 15.

Because the Bear King had completed its transformation, but due to his level being lower than its, he couldn't release it.

The item Chen Jianguo had given him earlier had already been bound to the Bear King, and Gu Qinghan now felt an unprecedented sense of security.

Gu Qinghan suddenly looked at Chen Yuting and asked curiously:

“I remember when you first met me, you seemed to ask me to help you find your family.

Why is it that more than half a month has passed, and you haven't mentioned it once?”

Chen Yuting glanced at him and said somewhat awkwardly:

“Because I don't know where my family is either…”

Gu Qinghan's expression immediately turned a little strange. He stared at Chen Yuting for a long time, confirming that she didn't seem to be joking.

“Then you asked me to find them?”

“When the game started, my parents should have been on a sweet vacation.

Their relationship is very good. Every once in a while, they'll have a romantic getaway and won't tell me where they're going, so… we'll just have to wait and see. Maybe we'll get news of them someday.”

Gu Qinghan clicked his tongue in wonder and suddenly asked:

“Do your parents like to drink milk?”

“Huh? Drink what milk?”

“Wangzai Milk, you know. It feels like they're true love, and you… seem to just be an accident.”

Chen Yuting was immediately amused, but after a few laughs, a hint of worry appeared on her face.

Although she wanted Gu Qinghan to help her find her family, the world was so big, and she had no clue where to start.

She didn't say it aloud, but she was still very worried about her parents' safety.

Gu Qinghan wanted to comfort Chen Yuting when he suddenly felt a warning from Little Black Cat.

They were currently on the outskirts of a city called An City, so it was normal for Professionals to be around.

He immediately got out of the RV and saw a group of people in the distance looking in their direction.

These people must have seen the ten armored Berserker Skeletons guarding the RV, which was why they didn't dare to approach.

Seeing Gu Qinghan appear, a woman from the group walked out and raised her hands to Gu Qinghan, signaling:

“We mean no harm, we just want to ask if you want to join us.”

Gu Qinghan glanced at them. Their clothes were relatively clean, but their faces showed a hint of fatigue.

This kind of demeanor was normal. After all, even with powerful Professional abilities, these people had to worry about their livelihoods every day.

People like Gu Qinghan and Chen Yuting, who could live in a luxurious RV with ample resources and food, were the anomalies.

Gu Qinghan shook his head, about to refuse, when he suddenly thought that these people might have something he needed:

“Joining is out of the question, but if you have anything good, I can exchange it with something of equal value.”

The leading woman shook her head, hesitated for a moment, but then, under Gu Qinghan's slightly disappointed gaze, she said:

“We don't have anything good, but we know a place where you can get some good stuff.”

Her words piqued Gu Qinghan's interest, and he assumed an attentive expression.

The woman sighed and slowly began:

“From here, walk a few kilometers towards the city center, and you'll see a gate of calamity over twenty meters tall next to a square. You should be able to get what you want there.

However, with only about ten of you, it will be difficult to secure a foothold there.”

Gu Qinghan was stunned. A gate of calamity over twenty meters tall?

The gates of calamity he had encountered before were only a few meters high.

What was going on with this gate of calamity? Had it grown up?

Gu Qinghan wanted the woman to continue, but the woman pointed at the RV behind Gu Qinghan and said:

“Can we come in for a shower? As a condition for this information.”

“No,” Gu Qinghan immediately shook his head, “I can give you some food.”

Gu Qinghan regarded the RV as his private territory and would not allow outsiders to enter.

The woman hesitated, then said:

“Alright then, two boxes of instant noodles or equivalent food, and I'll tell you the specific situation over there.”

“How much?”

Gu Qinghan immediately dug at his ears. Was this woman not fully awake?

That special gate of calamity was certainly not known only to her; even people in this vicinity should have some understanding of it.

Moreover, Gu Qinghan himself would pass directly through this city, precisely to see if he would encounter any opportunities.

The woman repeated what she had said, then seriously added:

“From your appearance, you certainly aren't lacking in supplies, there's no need to be so petty, right?”

Gu Qinghan suddenly laughed. He patted his face and said:

“I think you don't need things like face either. Why don't you cut off your face and stew it for meat?”

After speaking, he turned directly and returned to his RV, not bothering to deal with this person.

His comfortable life was something he had earned through countless battles and struggles.

Trying to morally blackmail him was simply ridiculous.

However, he now knew about the existence of a special gate of calamity here, so he had Chen Yuting drive directly towards it.

The group of Professionals outside watched the RV slowly drive away, their expressions becoming somewhat grim.

Especially the leading woman, her face was constantly changing, but she knew she was no match for these people at all.

The ten similarly equipped figures around the vehicle, each of them brought her immense pressure.

Why did she have to struggle for food and livelihood every day, while this man could live a comfortable life in that seemingly luxurious RV?

People are not afraid of hardship, but they are afraid of comparison.

In such situations, two results generally arise: one is to ignite fighting spirit and obtain everything one desires through legitimate means.

But the other situation is to have one's emotions controlled by jealousy and greed, becoming extreme.

“Let's go tell Brother Qiang that a fat sheep has arrived here, and have him prepare in advance… We can't do anything to him, but Brother Qiang and his men can definitely take them down. Then I'll see if he can still be so arrogant!”

The woman sneered, said something to the few people behind her, and then was about to leave.

But as she turned, she suddenly saw a Little Black Cat slowly walking towards them.

Gu Qinghan opened his eyes from the RV and sighed, somewhat speechless.

He had only subconsciously guarded against these few people, but he didn't expect his guess to be correct.

Some people just love to court death, and there's no stopping them.