29: Bold ideas

【You shot the Shadow Poison Toad with an arrow, triggering the Second Kill skill. The Shadow Poison Toad self-destructed and died.】

【Congratulations on killing the Shadow Poison Toad. You have obtained shadow poison toad skin x1, beginner hallucination potion Modulation Recipe x1, and Spiritual Energy x1.】

“Holy crap, the Second Kill skill and self-destruction happened simultaneously? This suicide move was too fast.”

“And my luck is too good; I got an item from just one.”

“Could it be because I have a few lucky stars by my side?”

The Shadow Poison Toad was dead, but the matter was not over.

After the Shadow Poison Toad self-destructed, it turned into a cloud of blood mist and rapidly spread outwards, lasting for a short while before completely disappearing.

Caught off guard.

A faint, fishy smell entered Liu Yang’s nostrils, and he immediately felt a bit dizzy, scaring him into quickly retreating.

It took a while for him to recover.

Looking at the three sisters again, they were already drowsy.

“Damn it, this poison is too potent. Without an antidote, who can pass through here?”

“Go, we must go, the farther the better.”

He helped the three sisters into the Ling Neng Flying Car.

Turning the car around, he stomped on the accelerator, fleeing at high speed, not daring to linger.

The return speed was immeasurably faster than the outbound speed.

When they returned to the main hall, the three sisters slowly woke up.

This indicates that the blood mist produced when the Poison Toad self-destructed should not be fatal, only having a dizzying effect.

But this only refers to the blood mist, not that the Poison Toad is without danger.

If you were to faint in front of them, don't expect them to show mercy.

Not to mention their attack methods; the prompt stated they were highly venomous.

“You all rest a bit more. Once you’ve fully recovered, we’ll continue.”

Guan Ning霜 nodded in agreement: “Mm, got it.”

“It’s a good thing you’re here. If it were just us three sisters exploring that far, we would probably be done for.”

Guan Ningyan patted her chest with lingering fear, looking at Liu Yang thankfully.

That adoring gaze made Liu Yang feel completely at ease.

Guan Ningxiu looked up at Liu Yang, then quickly lowered her gaze: “Mm, thank, thank you.”

The Ling Neng Flying Car stopped steadily in the center of the hall, and no one got out.

Liu Yang remembered the items dropped by the Poison Toad and entered the warehouse to check.

“beginner hallucination potion Modulation Recipe.”

“Use.”

【beginner hallucination potion Modulation Materials: shadow poison toad skin x1, blood-sucking wood x1, corpse soul grass x2, corrosion grass x3.】

“It doesn’t require many materials, just enough for one portion. Let’s try modulating it first.”

With a thought, Liu Yang immediately chose to modulate.

【You have modulated one beginner hallucination potion. shadow poison toad skin -1, blood-sucking wood -1, corpse soul grass -2, corrosion grass -3.】

【Congratulations on obtaining one beginner hallucination potion.】

【beginner hallucination potion: A recipe obtained by a certain alchemist studying the Shadow Poison Toad, formulated from various highly toxic materials. Ingestion, contact, and inhalation—multiple methods will lead to contamination by this poison. If you have no anti-poison measures, please stay away.】

“Huh?”

Looking at the description of the Hallucination Potion, a thought flashed through Liu Yang’s mind, and he had a bold idea.

“It doesn’t specify a level limit, so would it be effective against the Giant Octopus?”

“If I can’t break its defense from the outside, can’t I do it from the inside?”

“If I can knock it out, I’ll have all the time in the world to deal with it. Won’t the Giant Octopus then be at my mercy?”

Thinking of this, Liu Yang straightened his back.

“What’s wrong? Are we leaving?”

Seeing Liu Yang’s actions, Guan Ningyan asked softly.

Guan Ning霜 and Guan Ningxiu also looked at Liu Yang simultaneously.

“It’s nothing, I just thought of something. You all rest a bit more, and we’ll talk once you’ve fully recovered.”

“Oh, then I’ll take another nap. Remember to call me when we leave!”

“Mm, I will.”

After sending off the three sisters, Liu Yang continued to deliberate, considering the possibility of the plan’s success.

“Although I don’t know how effective the medicine is, since the recipe comes from the Shadow Poison Toad, the effect should be similar.”

“Given that a Human only felt a bit dizzy from just smelling it, if they ate it, I wouldn’t believe they wouldn’t be unconscious for three to five days.”

“As for the Giant Octopus, it’s so huge that dozens of portions might not have any effect.”

“So, the next goal is to store as many beginner hallucination potions as possible.”

With a goal in mind, Liu Yang was filled with motivation.

However, the Poison Toads are still a bit dangerous, so it’s better to wait until the other passages have been explored.

If an anti-poison or detoxifying item drops, it would be foolproof.

“Alright, you’ve rested enough. Get ready to depart.”

About half an hour later, Liu Yang woke the three sisters.

“Are we leaving? I can’t wait! With Da Lao leading the way, the monsters we’ve killed on this trip have surpassed all previous ones combined.”

Guan Ningyan sprang to her feet, her insect repellent already in hand.

Her current appearance was completely different from before.

“Little Sister, Earth Palace Creatures are extremely dangerous. You must not be careless. One victory isn’t enough to prove you can act recklessly. You must be careful, careful, and even more careful.”

“That’s right, Little Sister, Big Sister is right. You absolutely cannot be reckless!”

“Exactly.” Liu Yang agreed with Frost Skill and Ning Xiu’s words, looking at Ning Yan and saying, “Did you forget about the Poison Toad from before? Even I would be done for if I wasn’t careful.”

“Don’t think that just because I’m developing well now, it’s only due to effort. Prudence, meticulousness, wisdom, luck… none of them can be missing.”

Of course, in Liu Yang’s heart, luck always came first.

What drops from monsters, what comes out of treasure chests, what’s in the chosen exploration passage…

Whether it’s good or bad, life or death, it all depends on personal luck.

“Oh, right, we drove earlier, but this time we’ll walk. I want to see how you fight monsters up close and observe your on-the-spot reaction abilities.”

“Oh.”

Looking at Liu Yang’s serious expression, Ning Yan pouted unhappily but didn’t dare to say more.

Ning Xiu’s expression tightened, but her eyes showed determination.

Frost Skill’s expression remained unchanged, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

They got out of the car, put it away, and the group of four walked towards the passage next to the one they had just been in.

Frost Skill walked at the very front, holding a knife in one hand and a fly swatter in the other.

Ning Xiu and Ning Yan walked side by side in the middle.

And Liu Yang leisurely followed behind the three sisters.

“You two, listen to my command. When I tell you to attack, you must not be afraid, nor should you be chaotic, and certainly not attack indiscriminately.”

“Mm.”

“I understand, Big Sister.”

“Rats, there are rats. Is it my turn to act?”

“Second Sister, don’t panic. The rats are still a bit far from us. Wait until I’ve killed the monsters around me.”

“Hahaha, flies, Mosquitoes, cockroaches, behold my insect repellent!”

“Little Sister, I haven’t told you to act yet. Pay attention to your Spiritual Energy consumption.”

“Although our artifacts somewhat overlap, they each have their own characteristics.”

“Second Sister, act.”

“Is it my turn? Can I move now?”

“Big Sister, these monsters pose no danger to us at all. There’s no need to be careful! Come on, rush with me!”

“Little Sister…”

Looking at the three sisters in disarray, Liu Yang slapped his forehead, unable to watch anymore.

Not just him, but Frost Skill was the same.

She was speechless regarding her two younger sisters.

Especially Little Sister Guan Ningyan.