113: Vivi's Diary

The power Vivi displayed after transforming earlier was more than double what Qi Fei showed.

If Fireball hadn't been upgraded before, Ye Xiao wasn't sure if he could have harmed her.

But after Fireball was upgraded and evolved, Ye Xiao wasn't surprised that it could instantly kill Vivi.

After all, Fireball, having been upgraded 20 times and then evolved again, its damage could only be described as terrifying.

Even if Vivi's strength were doubled, she still couldn't withstand the damage from Ye Xiao's Fireball.

However, Vivi's fragmented words at the end made Ye Xiao a little surprised.

He could tell that Vivi didn't seem to genuinely want to attack him, especially when she threw the notebook at him; this gesture seemed more like actively seeking death.

However, this only made Ye Xiao more confused.

Isn't dying simple? Why go through such a big detour?

Ye Xiao looked puzzled.

Perhaps, as Vivi said, all the secrets were in this notebook.

Thinking of this, Ye Xiao couldn't help but curiously open the notebook.

What met his eyes were rows of delicate handwriting.

It was clear that the owner of the writing was once a graceful and refined girl.

The image of Vivi's transformed appearance flashed in his mind, Ye Xiao shook his head and continued to read.

"Today is my first day in Linhai Village. I was originally very down, but here I met an interesting guy named Qi Fei."

"What I didn't expect was that this Qi Fei was also an unlucky fellow like me. Both of us received this impossible advancement mission. However, this guy always had a smile on his face. I seemed to see a hint of unyielding stubbornness in his smile. It seems he is much stronger and more optimistic than me. Infected by his emotions, my disheartened mood also improved quite a bit."

...Ye Xiao understood at this point; this should be Vivi's diary.

And looking at the date marked on it, it was indeed thirty years ago.

"I didn't expect it; these people actually stayed in this Linhai Village for thirty years and haven't been discovered. What kind of secret is here that makes a group of people willing to guard it?"

Thinking, Ye Xiao continued to turn to the next page.

"Today, Qi Fei took me to Linhai Village to see if we could find other ways to complete the mission. But upon arriving at Linhai Village, seeing the dilapidated village and more Oceanic Monsters than I imagined, I fell into despair again."

"I saw a look of disappointment on Qi Fei's face too, but it was strange; this guy seemed stronger than I imagined. He quickly adjusted his mood..."

...Ye Xiao quickly flipped through page by page.

Soon, he reached six months later.

"Time flies so fast. Qi Fei and I have been here for half a year. During this time, if it weren't for Qi Fei constantly cheering me on by my side, I might have given up long ago and chosen to return to reality to become an ordinary person."

"His spirit infected me, making me feel like I was doing something extremely meaningful."

"However, I discovered a thought that made me feel flustered. I seem to have feelings for Qi Fei..."

...Ye Xiao understood at this point that Vivi must have fallen in love with Qi Fei through their half-year of getting to know each other.

It must be said that from Vivi's writing alone, it was clear that the initial Qi Fei was indeed a sunny, cheerful, and resolute guy.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Ye Xiao would never have been able to connect the Qi Fei in this diary with the man-eating monster from before.

Ye Xiao couldn't help but sigh softly. Perhaps a series of unfathomable events occurred during those thirty years, leading to Qi Fei's ultimate transformation into this state.

Perhaps, this is just fate playing tricks on people.

Ye Xiao shook his head and turned a few more pages.

"Today, a newcomer arrived in this remote Linhai Village. This was the first time they had met anyone else in over half a year. His name is Liu Hong, a simple and honest Shield Warrior."

"I noticed that Qi Fei and this Liu Hong seemed to get along very well. Soon after meeting, they quickly became close friends who could talk about anything."

"Afterward, when Liu Hong learned of Qi Fei's idea, he also unhesitatingly chose to become our companion. We were all very happy that day..."

Seeing Liu Hong's appearance, Ye Xiao couldn't help but recall the scene of Qi Fei eating people earlier, and for a moment, he didn't know what he was thinking.

Then, Ye Xiao quickly flipped through.

The diary was long, but Ye Xiao only focused on the key points, so his speed was still very fast.

Finally, after a moment.

He finished scanning the entire diary, then gently closed the notebook, the look of surprise on his face growing even stronger.

At this moment, his heart couldn't help but churn.

"So that's how it is. I didn't expect these people to have such experiences."

Ye Xiao muttered to himself.

He finally understood why Vivi and Qi Fei's group could transform into monsters, and why they possessed combat power far beyond ordinary people.

And, the real reason they held out in this remote place for thirty years.

All of this came from this Linhai Village.

Closing his eyes, Ye Xiao recalled the contents of Vivi's notebook.

Then he opened his eyes, let out a soft breath, and slowly said, "Although we met by chance, and you all died by my hand."

"However, your persistence and perseverance are worthy of admiration. Since I, like you, am a poor soul trapped in this Three-Turn Advancement Mission, then let me complete your lifelong endeavor for you."

With that, Ye Xiao walked towards the depths of Linhai Village.

Before long, he arrived at the other side of Linhai Village, by the sea.

There were only a few ruined stone houses here, nothing extraordinary.

Earlier, when Ye Xiao was fighting the Ocean Magic Frog, he had also passed through here, finding nothing.

But now, with the help of Vivi's diary, Ye Xiao knew that this place was not simple.

He came to a very ordinary low slope.

Ye Xiao looked down, searching quickly. Finally, after a few minutes of searching, his eyes lit up slightly.

"It's here, as expected."

Whirlwind Slash!

A blade of wind swept through, kicking up all the dust from the ground in front of Ye Xiao.

The next moment, a heavy, moss-covered door appeared before Ye Xiao.

Looking at the incomprehensible characters carved on it, Ye Xiao took a deep breath, his eyes filled with a hint of hope.

"This must be where that mysterious person who controlled you all is, right? Perhaps he has a way to solve my mission as well."